Mumbai Metro Line 3: Aqua Line Route, Stations, Map

Mumbai Metro Line 3 is also known as the Aqua Line.

Mumbai Metro Line that covers Colaba-Bandra-Seepz is also known as the Aqua Line. This is an ongoing project being implemented by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL). When completed, the 33.5-km-long Mumbai Metro Line 3 will be the first underground metro line in Mumbai. This metro will have 26 under-ground stations and one at grade station.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Key facts

Name Mumbai Metro Line 3 /Aqua Line
Length 33.5 km
Stations 27
Metro type Rapid Transit Metro System
Mumbai Metro Line 3 funding Loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), equity contribution from the centre and state governments and other subordinate debt
Project cost Rs 33,405 Cr
Construction type Underground and at grade
Operator Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL)

See also: Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Route,maps

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Map

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Aqua Line Route, Stations, Map

Source: MMRCL

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Stations

Cuffe Parade
Badhwar Park
Vidhan Bhawan
Churchgate
Hutatma Chowk
CST Station
Kalbadevi
Girgaon
Grant Road
Mumbai Central
Mahalaxmi
Science Museum
Acharya Atrey Chowk
Worli
Siddhivinayak Temple
Dadar
Shitla Devi Temple
Dharavi
Income Tax Office BKC
Vidyanagri
Santa Cruz
Mumbai Domestic Airport
Sahar Road
Mumbai International Airport
Marol Naka
MIDC
SEEPZ
Aarey Colony

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Features

  • Mumbai Metro Line 3 is expected to reduce the traffic load by nearly 15%.
  • The total length of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 is 33.5 km.
  • Mumbai Metro Line 3 will run along Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor. It will connect key financial hubs, such as Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla-Complex, Fort, Worli, Lower Parel, Goregaon, etc.
  • Mumbai Metro Line 3 will provide connectivity to airport, Nariman Point, Cuffe Parade, Kalbadevi, Worli, BKC, Airport, SEEPZ, and MIDC.
  • It will connect two important heritage stations of Mumbai, that is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Churchgate.
  • The Aqua Line would help in replacing the existing suburban trains at Churchgate, CSTM, Mumbai Central, and Mahalakshmi. The existing suburban train facility would go hand-in-hand with the Mumbai Metro Line 3 to take train services closer to other city areas.

 

What is the estimated project cost of the Mumbai Metro Line 3?

The estimated project cost of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 is around Rs 33,405 Cr.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Construction status

The phase-1 part of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 is from Aarey Colony to Bandra. The phase-2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 is from Bandra to Cuffe Parade.

While phase-1 is expected to start operations by April 2024, phase-2 is likely to start operations by October 2024.

 

Mumbai Metro-3 Extension

As per the original approved plan, the Mumbai Metro Line 3 was supposed to terminate at Cuffe Parade. However, the state government is exploring the option of extending it till Navy Nagar.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Real estate impact

Mumbai Metro Line 3, or Aqua Line connects south Mumbai and the western suburbs, both have a very sought after real estate market. Most projects in these areas will be either resale, or redevelopment projects.

 

FAQs

What is the other name for Mumbai Metro Line 3?

Mumbai Metro Line 3 is also known as the Aqua Line.

When is the phase-1 of Mumbai Metro 3 expected to start?

Mumbai Metro Line 3, phase-1 operation is expected to begin from April 2024.

How many stations are there on the Mumbai Metro Line 3?

As per MMRDA, there are 27 metro stations on the Mumbai Metro Line 3.

Which suburban train stations will have connectivity with the Mumbai Metro Line 3?

Churchgate, CSTM, Mumbai Central, and Mahalakshmi will have connectivity with the Mumbai Metro Line 3.

Got any questions or point of view on our article? We would love to hear from you.Write to our Editor-in-Chief Jhumur Ghosh at jhumur.ghosh1@housing.com

 

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