Mumbai has finally seen one of the very few infrastructure projects taking a giant leap forward

MUMBAI METRO LINE 3 in short, Underground Metro/Multimodal transport. With faster and smoother transits on defined track corridor of railway, this ambitious project called the Aqua Line will work to create an urban experience in city commuting with key areas of building growth. After being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Mumbai Metro Line 3 went public today and the opening of Line 3 was a historic day for Mumbai as its growing metro network grew further. 

This is the Phase 1 of Aqua Line linking Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey Colony JVLR, which will now provide some relief in Mumbai traffic. Here is all that you need to know about the new metro line — routes, timings, fares and its future plan. 

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (A Game Changer)

Mumbai Metro Line 3, also referred to as the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line is a 33.5-kilometre-long fully underground metro line. The MTHL will provide seamless connectivity to the people of Mumbai as it is developed to link Mumbai's thriving commercial centers with its burgeoning residential suburbs. The project incurs a cost of more than ₹ 32,000 crore to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), which speaks volumes about the city's commitment towards boosting public transport infrastructure. 

The 12.44-kilometre stretch is part of the entire metro corridor, which when completed would run from Colaba to Seepz. It comprises 10 stations of which nine are underground and the Aarey station is at grade. Stations Breakdown

Aarey (Grade-level)

Marol Naka

CSMIA Terminal 1

MIDC

SEEPZ

Sahar Road

CSMIA Terminal 2

Vidyanagari

Dharavi

Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)

Timings & Frequency

Given the fast-paced lifestyle in Mumbai, for the convenience of daily travel 96 daily trips will be run on Mumbai Metro Line 3 throughout the day. Trains are scheduled from:

Weekdays: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Weekends: 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM

This efficient time table will help passengers to travel any time during the day, be it for peak or non-peak hours and thereby making it an attractive option both daily commuters, students as well as office-goers. 

Fare Details

The Mumbai Metro Line 3 is fare-structured to be passenger-friendly and value-for-money. The fare varies between ₹10 to ₹50 as per the distance covered. Instead of fixed counters, tickets will be made available at physical place s outside ticket windows and on cell phones through the MMRC app for ease and enhanced convenience. Mumbai's National Common Mobility Card is set to become universal and can then be used on all metro lines in the city, making fare payments easier. 

Key Benefits of Metro Line 3

Metro Line 3 when launched is expected to save huge time people take today to travel on the roads of Mumbai and reduce vehicular traffic in those areas.

Less Traffic Congestion: The alternate to roadway, being rapid and dependable can comfortably accommodate Twas long as 6.5 lakh trips per highway end in a day. This means that the traffic snarls on Mumbai's famously clogged roads will be somewhat less aggravated while reducing airborne pollutants. 

Quicker Travel Times: The metro trains will run at a top speed of 85 km/h and an average speed of roughly 35-kmph, which in turn makes getting from point to another much faster than having to drive or catching the bus. 

Green urban mobility: The line provides a sustainable mode of transportation for the people of Mumbai and works towards a cleaner environment for them. 

The Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the metro line on Saturday and took to X (earlier Twitter) to share his joyfulness:

“ Further expansion of the Mumbai metro network, will provide citizens quick access to ease in life! Good news for Mumbaikars, Aarey JVLR to BKC route is becoming operational now under the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 Congratulation on Commencement 

This is likely to see the project go a long way towards improving the lives of Mumbaikars — while also providing them with an improved mode of travel from packed local trains and jammed roads. 

Conclusion: The Coming Expansion Of Mumbai Metro Line 3

The 12.44 km stretch that has gone live now is part of Phase 2, which is expected to be completed by June 2025. When completed, Metro Line 3 will run between Colaba and Seepz via Dadar, Worli, Mahim, Kurla. 

Coming in as a complete solution to the rest of Mumbai city and specifically decongesting roads and providing seamless connectivity with south, central & north suburbs. These commuters will now see a drastic decrease in their travel time which is expected to benefit especially those traveling to business hubs in BKC and Nariman Point premises. 

Effect on Real estate at Mumbai

Real estate surrounding the areas treated by Metro Line 3 are already showing the impacts of it. Projects available nearest to metro stations will undoubtedly be a win-win situation for homebuyers and retained enthusiasts that are joined from locales like Bandra, Kurla, Dharavi as well as Marol. Similarly, a demand will be stirred in areas like Aarey forest as they get easier to reach. 

If the service makes transit connections faster and more efficient, those areas are expected to experience an increase in property values because residents value close access to public transportation. This not only augurs well for residential real estate but will also push up demand for commercial properties, especially in BKC and SEEPZ. 

Conclusion

Then there is the Mumbai Metro Line 3 which stands as a proof of how rapidly the city is running by itself into becoming a Metropolis called Mumbai. With its modern infrastructure, this is all ready to change the way Mumbai will ever travel. The way this metro line has a modern design, state-of-the-art machinery and well defined routes without any invasion of city space is going to be big help on future public transport system in Mumbai. For now though, they can be happy with Mumbai's first underground metro which will open up a whole new way of commuting to these Mumbaikars. 

And while it's still a few years off (2025) for the completion of the full line, residents and commuters can look forward to even more connections and faster travel times soon. The Aqua Line is just the start of a transport revolution that will shape the lives of Mumbai residents for decades to come. 

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