MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metro network achieved a major milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final section of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, covering a 10.99 km stretch between Worli and Cuffe Parade. With this inauguration, the entire 33.5 km underground corridor is now open for passenger operations.
The Mumbai Metro Line 3 project was implemented in phases and marks the city’s first fully underground metro line. Phase 1, connecting Aarey Colony to the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), began operations on 7 October 2024. This was followed by Phase 2, linking BKC to Worli, which was launched on 9 May 2025. The final stretch now seamlessly extends services up to the southern tip of Mumbai at Cuffe Parade.
Commenced in January 2017, the ambitious project took nine years to complete, with tunnelling operations concluding in November 2022. The line traverses key commercial and industrial hubs such as SEEPZ, BKC, Lower Parel, Fort, Nariman Point, and Cuffe Parade, reducing travel time between North and South Mumbai.
A crucial highlight of Line 3 is its direct connectivity to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), providing enhanced transit convenience for daily commuters.
The Mumbai Metro Line 3 was developed at an estimated cost of ₹37,276 crore and is expected to transform urban mobility in the city. The fare structure ranges from ₹10 to ₹70, making it both accessible and affordable for a wide range of commuters.
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