Mumbai Metro-3 opens today: Stations, timings, fares, and key details about city's first underground line

The Bandra-Kurla Complex ( BKC) to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is set to open to the public today, Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase on Saturday, even taking a ride to Santacruz station and back. During his journey, he interacted with students, beneficiaries of the Maharashtra government's Ladki Bahin Yojana, and construction workers involved in building Mumbai's first underground metro line. He also introduced the MetroConnect3 app, designed to improve the commuting experience.

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Congratulations to the people of Mumbai on the inauguration of the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase – 1. pic.twitter.com/OGVpeDPkOK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 5, 2024

The 12.69-kilometer stretch between Aarey Colony and BKC is part of the larger 33.5-kilometer Colaba-SEEPZ-Aarey Metro Line 3, which recently received final approval from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS).

What You Need to Know Before Your Monday Commute
Stations The BKC to Aarey stretch includes 10 metro stations:

• BKC
• Bandra Colony
• Santacruz
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) T1
• Sahar Road
• CSMIA T2
• Marol Naka
• Andheri
• SEEPZ
• Aarey Colony JVLR (the only ground-level station)

Timings
The Aqua Line service will begin at 11 am on Monday, October 7, with the last train departing at 8:30 pm. Starting October 8, regular services will run from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm on weekdays and from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm on Sundays.

मुंबईकरांची प्रतीक्षा संपली. मुंबई मेट्रो 3 म्हणजेच AquaLine ची सेवा 7 ऑक्टोबर (सोमवार) रोजी आरे JVLR स्टेशन आणि वांद्रे- कुर्ला कॉम्प्लेक्स या दोन्ही स्थानकांवरून वरून सकाळी 11:00 वाजता सुरू होईल आणि शेवटची गाडी रात्री 8:30 वाजता निघेल.

दिनांक 8 ऑक्टोबर पासून मुंबई मेट्रो 3…

— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) October 5, 2024

Train Frequency

• Peak hours: Every 6.5 minutes
• Non-peak hours: Every 15-20 minutes
• 96 round trips will run daily between Aarey and BKC
• 48 pilots will operate the trains, 10 of whom are women
• Estimated Daily Ridership: Around 4 lakh passengers are expected to use this line each day.

Fares

• Minimum fare: Rs 10
• Maximum fare: Rs 50

How to Get Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through the MetroConnect3 app or at physical counters at the stations.

How the Line Will Help
This new stretch is expected to reduce vehicular traffic by 35%, eliminating about 6.5 lakh vehicle trips. Additionally, it is projected to save nearly 3.54 lakh litres of fuel every day.

Connectivity
The Aarey-BKC stretch connects directly to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. It also links with the Ghatkopar-Andheri-Versova Metro Line 1 at Marol Naka station.

#AquaLine is all set for operations of Phase-1 from Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex covering a stretch of 12.69 kms. Here's an overview of how #Mumbaikars can now enjoy a transit experience that not only saves time but also reduces carbon footprints and help in sustainable… pic.twitter.com/Ovru2qXtND

— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) October 4, 2024

Future Expansion
Once fully operational, the entire Colaba-Aarey Metro Line 3 will handle around 13 lakh passengers daily, with trains running every three to four minutes. Each eight-coach train will have a capacity of 2,500 passengers.

The line will operate at speeds of up to 85 kilometers per hour, with an average speed of 35 kilometers per hour during daily operations.