Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
Mumbai Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line, is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro: 33.5 km from Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south, with 27 stations. It has run end to end since October 2025, with fares from ₹10 to ₹70 and trains from 05:55 to 22:30. Its stations, fares, timings and the latest news are below.
Built by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL), the Aqua Line is often called the Colaba–Bandra–SEEPZ line. It links the island city’s business districts at Cuffe Parade, Churchgate and CSMT with Worli, Dadar, the Bandra Kurla Complex, both terminals of Mumbai airport and the SEEPZ and MIDC employment hubs in Andheri, a north–south route that previously meant a crowded suburban train or a long road journey.
Why it matters
The Aqua Line runs under the densest part of Mumbai, where there was no room to build an elevated line, and it is the first metro to reach the old business district in the south of the city. It gives airport passengers a rail link to BKC and South Mumbai, and it takes pressure off the Western Railway suburban line, which runs parallel to it for much of the route.
Key facts
- Owner: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra
- Operations and maintenance: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), under contract to MMRCL
- Length: 33.5 km, almost entirely underground
- Stations: 27, of which 26 are underground
- Trains: Alstom Metropolis, built for driverless operation
- Fares: ₹10 to ₹70
- Cost: about ₹37,276 crore
- Opened: Aarey JVLR to BKC in October 2024, BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk in May 2025, and the full line to Cuffe Parade in October 2025
Mumbai Metro Line 3 stations
The 27 stations below run north to south. Interchanges are listed where the station connects directly with another line or a main railway terminus.
| # | Station | Connects to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarey JVLR | |
| 2 | SEEPZ | |
| 3 | MIDC Andheri | |
| 4 | Marol Naka | Line 1 (Blue) |
| 5 | CSMIA Terminal 2 | Mumbai airport, Terminal 2 |
| 6 | Sahar Road | |
| 7 | CSMIA Terminal 1 | Mumbai airport, Terminal 1 |
| 8 | Santacruz | |
| 9 | Bandra Colony | |
| 10 | Bandra Kurla Complex | |
| 11 | Dharavi | |
| 12 | Shitaladevi Mandir | |
| 13 | Dadar | |
| 14 | Siddhivinayak | |
| 15 | Worli | |
| 16 | Acharya Atre Chowk | |
| 17 | Science Centre | |
| 18 | Mahalaxmi | |
| 19 | Jagannath Shankar Sheth | |
| 20 | Grant Road | |
| 21 | Girgaon | |
| 22 | Kalbadevi | |
| 23 | CSMT | CSMT railway terminus |
| 24 | Hutatma Chowk | |
| 25 | Churchgate | Churchgate railway station |
| 26 | Vidhan Bhavan | |
| 27 | Cuffe Parade |
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Latest updates
56 tenders tracked →Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Aarey JVLR to BKC | 10 | 12.7 | Operational |
| Phase 2A | BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk | 6 | 9.8 | Operational |
| Phase 2B | Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade | 11 | 11.0 | Operational |
Latest ridership: About 1.5 lakh a day (October 2025, after the full line opened)
Milestones
- Aarey JVLR to BKC opens to passengers
- BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk opens
- Full line to Cuffe Parade opens
Fares
Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) fares range from ₹10 to ₹70, set by MMRCL (operated and maintained by DMRC).
| Distance / zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| Minimum fare | ₹10 |
| Maximum fare (end to end) | ₹70 |
Timings
Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) service timings and frequency:
| Service | Time |
|---|---|
| First train (both ends) | 05:55 |
| Last train (both ends) | 22:30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route?
Line 3, the Aqua Line, runs 33.5 km from Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south, via the airport, BKC, Dadar, Worli, CSMT and Churchgate.
How many stations does the Aqua Line have?
27 stations, of which 26 are underground.
What is the Mumbai Metro Line 3 fare?
Fares are distance-based, from ₹10 to ₹70 for the full journey.
What are the Aqua Line timings?
The first trains leave both ends at 05:55 and the last at 22:30.
Does Mumbai Metro Line 3 go to the airport?
Yes. It has stations at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Who runs the Aqua Line?
It is owned by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL), with operations and maintenance by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
When did Line 3 fully open?
The full line to Cuffe Parade opened in October 2025, after the Aarey to BKC section in October 2024 and BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk in May 2025.
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Awarded tenders & contracts
No awarded tenders or contracts recorded yet.
Ongoing tenders
| Tender | Agency | Value | Bid due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MahaMetro invites maintenance tender for Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 | Maha Metro | Open | ||
| MRVC invites bids for electrification work in Borivali-Virar Section of Western Railways | MRVC | Subscribers | Under evaluation | |
| Maha Metro floats Rs 3.54 cr tender for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 maintenance | Maha Metro | Subscribers | Subscribers | Under evaluation |
Upcoming tenders
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Bid values, closing dates and awardees are for subscribers. See plans.