Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3, stretching from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs. 12,200 crore.
With the inauguration of Phase 2B, he dedicated the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3 ( Aqua Line) — to the nation with a total cost of over Rs. 37,270 crore.
This project is Mumbai’s first and only fully underground metro line, all set to offer a faster, more efficient, and modern transit solution for millions of residents.
The Mumbai Metro Line–3 spans 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR with 27 stations. It aims to cater to 13 lakh passengers daily.
"Now Mumbai has a new airport (NMIA), which will be Asia’s largest connectivity hub. Today, the city also has a fully underground metro to facilitate easy travel across Mumbai. Launching an underground metro with such careful construction in a city like Mumbai is a big achievement," Modi said at the inauguration event.
The final Phase 2B of the project provides seamless connectivity to South Mumbai’s heritage and cultural districts such as Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Marine Drive, along with direct access to key administrative and financial hubs, including the Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay Stock Exchange ( BSE), and Nariman Point.
"The Metro Line-3 has been designed to ensure efficient integration with other modes of transport, including railways, airports, other metro lines, and monorail services, thereby enhancing last-mile connectivity and reducing congestion across the metropolitan region," the government said in a statement.
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He also launched “Mumbai One” - an integrated common mobility app for 11 Public transport Operators (PTO) across Metro, Monorail, Suburban railways and Bus PTOs. These include Mumbai Metro Line 2A & 7, Mumbai Metro Line 3, Mumbai Metro Line 1, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Suburban Railway, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Thane Municipal Transport, Mira Bhayander Municipal Transport, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport .
This app offers commuters a range of benefits, including integrated mobile ticketing across multiple Public Transport Operators, elimination of queueing by promoting digital transactions, and multimodal connectivity through a single dynamic ticket for trips involving multiple transport modes.
It also provides real-time journey updates on delays, alternative routes, and estimated arrival times, along with map-based information on nearby stations, attractions, and points of interest, and an SOS feature to ensure commuter safety. Together, these features enhance convenience, efficiency, and security, transforming the public transportation experience across Mumbai.
With the inauguration of Phase 2B, he dedicated the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3 ( Aqua Line) — to the nation with a total cost of over Rs. 37,270 crore.
This project is Mumbai’s first and only fully underground metro line, all set to offer a faster, more efficient, and modern transit solution for millions of residents.
The Mumbai Metro Line–3 spans 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR with 27 stations. It aims to cater to 13 lakh passengers daily.
"Now Mumbai has a new airport (NMIA), which will be Asia’s largest connectivity hub. Today, the city also has a fully underground metro to facilitate easy travel across Mumbai. Launching an underground metro with such careful construction in a city like Mumbai is a big achievement," Modi said at the inauguration event.
The final Phase 2B of the project provides seamless connectivity to South Mumbai’s heritage and cultural districts such as Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Marine Drive, along with direct access to key administrative and financial hubs, including the Bombay High Court, Mantralaya, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay Stock Exchange ( BSE), and Nariman Point.
"The Metro Line-3 has been designed to ensure efficient integration with other modes of transport, including railways, airports, other metro lines, and monorail services, thereby enhancing last-mile connectivity and reducing congestion across the metropolitan region," the government said in a statement.
Also read: Modi inaugurates ₹19,650 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport to rival Heathrow, Incheon
He also launched “Mumbai One” - an integrated common mobility app for 11 Public transport Operators (PTO) across Metro, Monorail, Suburban railways and Bus PTOs. These include Mumbai Metro Line 2A & 7, Mumbai Metro Line 3, Mumbai Metro Line 1, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Suburban Railway, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Thane Municipal Transport, Mira Bhayander Municipal Transport, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport .
This app offers commuters a range of benefits, including integrated mobile ticketing across multiple Public Transport Operators, elimination of queueing by promoting digital transactions, and multimodal connectivity through a single dynamic ticket for trips involving multiple transport modes.
It also provides real-time journey updates on delays, alternative routes, and estimated arrival times, along with map-based information on nearby stations, attractions, and points of interest, and an SOS feature to ensure commuter safety. Together, these features enhance convenience, efficiency, and security, transforming the public transportation experience across Mumbai.
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