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.
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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.
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