Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 and said that connectivity is essential for city’s a growth
Mumbai Metro Line-3 has been designed to ensure efficient integration with other modes of transport in Mumbai. File Pic/Ashish Raje
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Thursday evening said that a total of 1,46,087 passengers travelled on the Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade route of Mumbai Metro Line 3 by 9 pm, officials said.
The services on the line will continue to operate until 10:30 pm, they said.
The newly inaugurated Phase 2B witnessed high footfall on day 1 of its opening for the public.
On day 1, the Vidhan Bhavan Metro station was also closed for sometime due to overcrowding. The station was opened after a pause for a few minutes, though the crowd remained and was eventually accommodated.
An official statement said, "During the evening peak hours, passenger turnout was exceptionally high at Vidhan Bhavan station. To ensure smooth crowd movement and maintain safety, one of the seven entry gates at a station was temporarily closed for approximately 10 minutes. The situation was promptly managed by our on-ground staff and security teams."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 and said that connectivity is essential for city’s a growth.
PM Modi had also praised the opening of Phase 2B of Mumbai Metro Line 3, calling it a big step forward for the city's infrastructure and public transport.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that this new metro stretch would greatly help improve connectivity and quality of life in Mumbai. He added that metro systems are important for a city’s growth and this project would benefit the whole Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
PM Modi also said the project would help boost business, ease traffic, and improve ‘Ease of Living’ for the city’s people. The final phase connects Cuffe Parade to Acharya Atre Chowk, covering important areas like Marine Drive, Fort, and Nariman Point.
The new Metro Phase 2B cost around Rs 12,200 crore and completes the full Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), which is now 33.5 km long with 27 underground stations, built at a total cost of over Rs 37,270 crore.
It is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro line and will serve around 13 lakh passengers daily. The line is designed to connect easily with railways, airports, and other metro lines, making travel smoother and reducing congestion.
Mumbai Metro Line 3, spanning 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR with 27 stations, will cater to 13 lakh passengers daily. The final Phase 2B of the project will provide seamless connectivity to South Mumbai’s heritage and cultural districts such as Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Marine Drive, along with direct access to key administrative and financial hubs including the Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and Nariman Point.
Mumbai Metro Line-3 has been designed to ensure efficient integration with other modes of transport in Mumbai, including railways, airports, other metro lines, and monorail services, thereby enhancing last-mile connectivity and reducing congestion across the metropolitan region.
(with inputs from Rajendra B. Aklekar)
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