Mumbai ( Metro Rail News): Mumbai residents are likely to witness a crucial expansion in the public transportation sector as Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has been planning to open the Mumbai Metro’s Corridor 3 for commercial use.
In the very first week of October, PM Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Mumbai Metro Line 3 to initiate the operations between Aarey colony to BKC, a 12 km stretch covering 10 stations.
A senior MMRCL official mentioned, “The line will open to the public the day after the inauguration. We are fully prepared for the inaugural run,”.
Mumbai Metro’s Line 3
Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, spans 33.5 km, providing connectivity from Aarey Colony to Cuffe Parade covering 27 stations.
Initially, MMRCL will commence operations between the Aarey colony station and the BKC station on Line 3, covering 10 stations.
Stations covered :
- Aarey Colony
- SEEPZ
- MIDC
- Marol Naka
- CSIA Terminal 2
- Sahar Road
- CSIA Terminal 1
- Santa Cruz
- Vidyanagri
- Bandra Kurla Complex
Further Development:
In addition to the inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line 3 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for recently cabinet approved Thane Ring Metro project spanning 29 km compromising 1 circular line and 22 stations.
