Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) Set for Historic Launch: PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Final Stretch
Mumbai: Mumbai’s commuting landscape is poised for a historic transformation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the final and most crucial stretch of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
This highly anticipated event marks the completion of the city’s first fully underground metro corridor, promising to drastically cut travel time between the northern suburbs and South Mumbai.
11 New Stations to Be Added on Aqua Line
The phase being inaugurated covers the Worli (Acharya Atre Chowk) to Cuffe Parade section, also known as Phase 2B. This 10.99 km stretch will complete the full 33.5 km corridor, which runs from Aarey in the north to Cuffe Parade at the southern tip of the city.
The new section adds 11 vital underground stations, connecting key heritage areas, business hubs, and residential pockets. Some of the prominent stations include Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central, Grant Road, Girgaon, CSMT Metro, Churchgate, and the terminus at Cuffe Parade.
Passenger Operations to Begin on October 9, 2025
While the inauguration ceremony will take place today, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has confirmed that passenger operations will officially commence from tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Timings for First and Last Trains on Aqua Line
The fully operational Aqua Line is a game-changer for North-South connectivity, a route notorious for crippling traffic congestion.
Officials project that the entire journey from Aarey to Cuffe Parade will now take approximately 54 minutes. Service timings are set to cater to commuters efficiently, with the first trains departing from both Aarey and Cuffe Parade at 5:55 AM. The last service will run at 10:30 PM, ending at the terminal stations by 11:25 PM.
Project Highlights and Fare Structure
The completion of this Rs 37,276 crore project is expected to significantly ease pressure on Mumbai’s suburban rail network and city roads.
Featuring a distance-based fare structure ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 70 for the full route, along with modern amenities, Metro Line 3 is set to become the backbone of Mumbai’s modern public transport system.
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