The very first underground subway system of the city is about to be enjoyed by the people of Mumbai. Also known as the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line, this anticipated Aqua line Metro 3 line is set for inauguration today and it betokens a critical moment in Mumbai’s transport infrastructure. The scheme, which was started in 2017 and has now been completed, has heightened expectations among residents with regard to the inauguration of ₹37,000 crore Mumbai Metro Line 3 or Mumbai Metro Aqua Line. Earlier known as the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ line, the BJP leader Vinod Tawde brought it into the limelight when he tweeted about its commencement on July 24 which he later deleted leaving people puzzled over what might be its actual launch date and making it an engaging topic for Mumbaikars.

Mumbai Aqua LIne 27 Stations

Last month, the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) conducted full-fledged tests on the underground section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 to ensure that everything was right for public use. The project features a tunnel that runs for 33.5 kilometers starting from Aarey Colony with a total of 27 stations out of which 26 are built underground construction work began in 2017 but got affected by COVID-19 pandemic leading to a delay in delivery time.

#MMRC has successfully completed Research Designs and Standards Organisation #RDSO trials of Rolling Stock for #MetroLine3. Testing of other electrical systems and integrated testing of Rolling Stock with signaling is in progress. After completion of testing, the Commissioner of… pic.twitter.com/GnH51CfQIU

— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) June 24, 2024

Mumbai Underground Metro

This ambitious undertaking is being executed by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), a joint venture between the Government of India & Government of Maharashtra with strong support from Japan reflecting its significance as well as the global involvement required for success. Once operationalized, this mass transit system will greatly reduce travel time within city limits thereby decongesting traffic jams along major routes such as Western Express Highway or SV Road, etc., among other benefits it would also provide much-needed fillip towards improving the public transport network connectivity across different parts till now considered difficult for intermodal transfers due absence metro lines connecting them directly apart from existing suburban railway stations scattered all over Mumbai.

Mumbai Aqua Line Metro Stations

Cuffe Parade, Vidhan Bhavan, Churchgate, Hutatma Chowk, CST Metro, Kalbadevi, Girgaon, Grant Road, Mumbai Central Metro, Mahalaxmi, Science Museum, Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli, Siddhivinayak, Dadar, Sitladevi, Dharavi, BKC, Vidyanagari, Santacruz Domestic Airport Sahar Road International Airport Marol Naka SEEPZ MIDC Aarey Depot are some of the key stations in this comprehensive metro network that ensures wide coverage across Mumbai enhancing connectivity throughout the city. The services on this route will operate between 6:30 AM 11 PM offering frequent service at regular intervals during daytime hours.