Mumbai Metro 3 marks first anniversary; Aqua Line clocks 7 crore passenger journeys, connects airport, BKC and key railway hubs

MUMBAI: Marking a landmark milestone in the city’s transit history, the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) has officially completed its first full year of operations, powering past an astounding 7 crore (70 million) passenger journeys. Running from Cuffe Parade in the south to Aarey JVLR in the north, the 33.5-kilometer corridor has permanently redefined how Mumbaikars traverse their city.As Mumbai’s flagship underground metro line, the Aqua Line seamlessly integrates 27 state-of-the-art stations—26 subterranean and 1 at-grade—stretching beneath some of the densest urban corridors in Asia.What once required hours of painstaking navigation through heavy traffic along the Western Express Highway and South Mumbai arteries is now a smooth, air-conditioned ride spanning just 54 to 60 minutes end-to-end.Over the past 365 days, the corridor has emerged as the primary lifeline for daily commuters, business executives, and travelers alike.Operating daily from 5:55 AM to 10:30 PM with peak-hour train frequencies reaching every 5 minutes, the line delivers high-capacity efficiency with fares ranging between Rs 10 and Rs 70.The Aqua Line’s phenomenal rider adoption is anchored by its direct connectivity to critical transport and commercial nodes:It has direct underground access to both Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has eliminated pre-flight transit anxiety for millions of air passengers.Second, it has direct interchange opportunities seamlessly tie into major suburban and outstation railway terminals, including CSMT, Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Dadar. Moreover, the line directly bridges south Mumbai’s financial districts at Nariman Point and Vidhan Bhavan with the thriving corporate hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).By cutting down surface road congestion and drastically reducing vehicle emissions, Metro 3 has not only saved commuters countless hours of travel time but has also delivered a cleaner, greener transportation footprint to the city. As Line 3 enters its second year, it stands as a shining blueprint for modern public infrastructure in urban India.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in MumbaiStay updated with the latest Mumbai news. Download the TOI App.