03 January,2026 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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In a move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and easing peak-hour congestion in Mumbai Metro Line 3, the authorities on Saturday announced an increase in the number of daily metro train services starting Monday, January 5.
As per the statement issued by the MMRC, the revised schedule will come into effect from 05:55 am onwards on Monday. The inclination of metro trains from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade will benefit thousands of daily commuters travelling on this route. According to the notice, additional metro services will be introduced on weekdays and Saturdays, while the existing schedule will continue unchanged on Sundays.
The decision by the authorities has been taken to accommodate rising passenger footfall and ensure smoother travel during working days.
As per the updated timetable, the number of daily metro trips will be increased.
A total of 292 daily trips from Monday to Friday, an increase of 27 trips in a day.
Whereas, on Saturdays, metro services will see a rise to 236 trips per day, compared to the previous 209 trips.
However, there will be no change in Sunday operations, with 198 trips continuing as per the existing schedule.
Metro officials stated that the enhanced frequency is expected to reduce waiting time, improve connectivity, and offer a more comfortable travel experience for commuters. Passengers have been advised to take note of the revised schedule and plan their journeys accordingly.
The opening of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, marked the beginning of a new commuting era for the latter area earlier in October 2025, connecting heritage precincts, business hubs, and railway interchanges with a world-class transport system.
The stations on this stretch - Science Centre, Mahalaxmi, Jagannath Shankar Sheth (Mumbai Central), Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan, and Cuffe Parade - have been readied with multiple entry and exit points catering to nearby landmarks, transport nodes, and cultural hotspots. A one-way trip from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade station will cost Rs 70.
The Aqua Line during the initial days of the operation from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade carried a total of 3,863,741 passengers between October 1 and October 31, showcasing consistent daily commuter traffic on the route connecting suburbs to South Mumbai.
