Updated on: Oct 08, 2025 04:27 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, stretching from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, constructed at a cost of ₹12,200 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3, also called Acqua Line, during his two-day Maharashtra visit that began on Wednesday.
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After reaching Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, Modi undertook a walkthrough of the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport. He inaugurated the airport and will also launch and dedicate various projects in Mumbai.
About Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3
- Modi inaugurated Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, stretching from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, constructed at a cost of ₹12,200 crore.
- The prime minister dedicated the entire ₹37,270 crore Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) to the nation, marking a major milestone in the city’s urban transport transformation.
- Regular services will begin on September 15, with trains running from 5.55am to 10.30pm between Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk, carrying up to 13 lakh passengers daily.
10 things to know about Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Acqua Line)
- Phase details: The first phase (Aarey JVLR–BKC) was inaugurated on October 7, 2024, and the second phase (BKC–Acharya Atre Chowk) opened on May 10, 2025. The newly opened Phase 2B completes the corridor.
- Fully underground line: Metro Line-3 is Mumbai’s first and only fully underground Metro line, featuring 27 stations and spanning major residential, commercial, and heritage areas.
- Project cost: The final stretch cost ₹12,195 crore, while the total project cost stands at approximately ₹37,270 crore.
- Construction timeline: Work began in 2017 under the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), with over 15,000 workers involved at peak construction.
- Record-breaking engineering: For the first time in India, 17 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) were deployed simultaneously, a national record in underground construction.
- Rail integration: The Aqua Line will connect seamlessly with Central Railway at CSMT and Western Railway at Mumbai Central and Churchgate, improving intermodal travel.
- Key connectivity hubs: The line enhances access to Nariman Point, Fort, Kalbadevi, RBI, BSE, and Mantralaya, easing travel for professionals working in the city’s core business and administrative zones.
- Airport link: The line will provide direct Metro access to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from south Mumbai, a major relief for air travellers.
- Commuter benefits: Once operational, the Aqua Line will serve around 13 lakh passengers daily, cutting travel time from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR to just one hour, compared to the current 1–2 hours by road.
- Fares: Commuters travelling up to 3 km will have to pay ₹10, while those covering a distance between 3 km and 12 km will be charged ₹20. Those journeying between 12 km and 18 km will need to pay ₹30, and those travelling 18 to 24 km will be charged ₹40. For longer commutes, fares have been set at ₹50 for 24 km–30 km and ₹60 for 30 km–36 km.
Integrated Mobility – ‘Mumbai One’ App
Alongside the metro launch, Modi will unveil “Mumbai One”, a common mobility app for 11 transport operators, including Mumbai Metro Lines 1, 2A, 7, Aqua Line 3, Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, suburban rail, and BEST.
The app allows digital ticketing, multimodal trip planning, and cashless payments, reducing queues and simplifying commutes.
(With inputs from PTI)
