It will be launched by PM Modi next month...
PM Narendra Modi will partially inaugurate Mumbai's first underground metro, the Metro 3 project next month.
This will open the Aqua Line's first phase, a 12-km stretch running between Aarey Colony and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), with 10 stations operational on this section.
According to sources, PM Modi will also launch several important projects in Maharashtra including one section of the Thane Creek Bridge and the final phase of the Samruddhi Expressway connecting Mumbai to Nagpur.
He will also lay the foundation for the Thane Ring Metro.
The line will provide important connections for daily commuters, including access to both domestic and international airports.
After it is fully operational, the Aqua Line will link southern, central and western parts of Mumbai.
Key areas along this line include Nariman Point, Mumbai Central, Worli, Dadar, and a direct connection to Mumbai International Airport.
For the Aqua Line, the fare structure hasn't been officially confirmed. However, based on the fare structures of existing lines, it is expected to follow a similar range.
Initially, passengers will receive paper tickets with a QR code, with plans to activate NCMC cards later.
The partial inauguration of the Metro 3 corridor could have an immediate impact on travel within the city.
The stations along this stretch connect vital locations like Santacruz, Marol and Ghatkopar. This underground line is expected to reduce road traffic congestion, especially in high-traffic areas such as the western suburbs.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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