Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) is all set to open its final phase on October 8 (Wednesday). The line runs from Science Centre in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south, covering 11 key stations in South Mumbai. It will be the city’s first underground metro line, also known as the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line. The first stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 was inaugurated in October last year, connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey. The latest extension links business hubs, residential areas, and prominent historical landmarks. The fully operational Aqua Line spans 33.5 km from Aarey Colony in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south, featuring 27 stations, all underground except the Aarey depot.
Aqua line route
Metro 3, aqua Line is a 33.5 km corridor which will connect Aarey Colony in the North to Cuffe Parade in the South. This route will have 27 stations, which are build underground line runs entirely underground, except for the Aarey Depot. This route will also integrate the Metro with the existing transport network, including stops at Mumbai Central, CSMT Metro and Churchgate for the suburban railways and Marol Naka for Metro Line 1. This route will also have direct connectivity to the Domestic (T1) and International (T2) Airports.
Key Station Includes
- Nehru Science Centre
- Mahalaxmi
- Mumbai Central
- Grant Road
- Girgaon
- Kalbadevi
- CSMT
- Hutatma Chowk
- Churchgate
- Vidhan Bhavan
- Cuffe Parade
Based on the distance, Mumbai metro line 3 fare structure will be affordable for the commuters, estimated price is as follow.
- Up to 3km: Rs. 10
- Between 3Km to 12 km: Rs 20.
- For 18-24 km: Rs 40
- for 24-30 km: Rs 50
- for 30-36 km: Rs 60
As per the reports max fare will be capped at Rs 80 excluding Metro 3. Passengers can pay using the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), Paper QR codes, or WhatsApp e-tickets. Aqua Line, expected to serve over 1.7 million passengers daily, is a vital infrastructure project that will improve North-South connectivity and reduce strain on the financial capital's transportation networks.