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Mumbai Metro 3: Mumbai's first underground metro, the Metro 3 (Aqua Line), is preparing to extend its services in the city by April 10. This expansion will allow passengers to travel along a 22-km underground corridor from Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) in air-conditioned comfort for just Rs 60 one-way. This development is expected to improve connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion in key areas of Mumbai.

Mumbai Metro 3: Aarey-Worli Line To Add 6 Stations

According to a Hindustan times report, the new Aarey-Worli route will introduce six additional metro stations, complementing the ten already operational between Aarey and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Commuters will benefit from an alternative to the heavily trafficked Lady Jamshedji Road and Dr Annie Besant Road, enabling smoother travel through bustling areas like Dharavi, Dadar and Siddhivinayak.

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Mumbai Metro 3 To Connect To Key Business Hubs And Temples

The route will also enhance access to crucial business districts, including SEEPZ, MIDC, Andheri-Kurla Road, BKC and Worli, while improving connections to major religious sites such as St Michael’s Church, Hazrat Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi’s shrine, Shitaladevi Temple and Siddhivinayak Temple.

The first phase of Metro 3 was inaugurated on October 5, 2024 and opened to the public shortly thereafter. This upcoming extension is part of the Maharashtra government’s ambitious 100-day plan announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on December 9, 2024.

The Hindustan Times report quoted a senior official from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) as confirming that preparations are on track to meet the April deadline. “The second phase opening aligns with the government’s 100-day initiative. We are working hard to meet this target,” the official stated.

Safety Certification And Trial Runs Underway for New Metro Stretch

Currently, the focus is on obtaining an Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate, a crucial step before the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) can inspect the new stretch. The second phase has already received approval from the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), streamlining the process by eliminating the need for repeated tests. Train movements between Dharavi and Acharya Atre Chowk have already begun as part of the final preparations.

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Mumbai Metro 3: Full 33.5-km Metro 3 Corridor Set To Open by July 2025

Since its launch, the first phase of Metro 3 has recorded a total ridership of 2,663,379 across 29,162 trips, averaging about 19,600 passengers daily. The entire 33.5-km corridor, which stretches from Aarey to Cuffe Parade, is expected to be fully operational by July 2025. A significant milestone was achieved on February 28 with the successful trial run of the final 10.99-km stretch to Cuffe Parade.

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