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Mumbai: Metro Aqua Line 3 conducts trials on line that goes under Mithi River
Updated On: 26 February, 2025 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Twin tunnels under river built using earth balance machines to prevent settlement and manage water seepage; terming the development as Phase 2A, a social media video posted depicted visuals of trials and stations
Two tunnel-boring machines below Mithi River; (right) diagram of sediment layers above the two tracks
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 on Tuesday said it had commenced train movement ahead of Kotak BKC Metro station on the Dharavi to Acharya Atre Chowk stretch, covering 9.77 km and six stations.
“Train movement was completed till Acharya Atre Chowk station for trials. The stretch is expected to open for commercial operations by March 2025, subject to inspection and safety certifications by the commissioner of metro rail safety,” a spokesperson said.
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