The Mumbai Metro Line 3 also known as the Aqua Line will connect South Mumbai to the western suburbs. This ongoing project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL). Once completed, the 33.5-km-long Mumbai Metro Line 3 will be the first underground metro line in Mumbai.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase-1 inaugurated by PM Modi on October 5, 2024
The Mumbai Metro Line 3 will be inaugurated in three phases. Phase-1 of the Mumbai Metro 3 from Aarey-JVLR to BKC was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 5, 2024.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase 2 to be open by May 2025
The phase 2 of the of the Mumbai Metro 3 Aqua Line between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Cuffe Parade is expected to open for public by May 2025. According to media reports, work on this phase is completed by 90% with some work pending at Girgaon and Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 map
Source: MMRCL
Mumbai Metro Line 3 route: Key facts
| Name | Mumbai Metro Line 3 /Aqua Line |
| Inaugurated on | October 5, 2024 |
| Length and Stations | 33.5 km and 27 stations |
| 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 Phase-1 route: Quick facts
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Operations for public started on |
October 7, 2024 |
| Frequency | 6.5 minutes during rush hours
15-20 minutes during other times |
| Number of trips in a day
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96 trips |
| Estimated daily ridership in phase-1 | 4 lakh |
Which stations are on Metro line 3 in Mumbai?
Phase-1 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 consists of the following stations.
- BKC
- Bandra Colony
- Santacruz
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) T1
- Sahar Road
- CSMIA T2
- Marol Naka
- Andheri
- SEEPZ
- Aarey Colony JVLR (the only station at grade level)
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase 1 timing
| On weekdays | 6.30 am to 10.30 pm |
| On holidays | 8.30 am to 10.30 pm |
Mumbai Metro Line 3 fare
| Minimum fare | Rs 10 |
| Maximum fare | Rs 50 |
How to purchase tickets for Mumbai Metro-3?
One can buy Mumbai Metro 3 tickets through the MetroConnect3 app or the physical counters at each station.
Mumbai Metro 3: Initial ridership
In the first 10 days of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro 3, the total ridership exceeded 2,00,000 as per media reports. Marol Naka has been identified as the busiest station on Mumbai’s first underground metro line also known as the Aqua Line.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 route: Phases
Mumbai Metro Line 3 is divided into three phases. The names of 11 stations of the Mumbai Metro 3 are changed so that they are more local and depict the place where they are present.
The phase-1 part of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route is from Aarey-JVLR (SEEPZ) to Bandra Metro Station now renamed as (Bandra Kurla Complex).
The phase-2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route is from Bandra to Worli and the phase-3 of the Seepz to Colaba Metro route will be from Worli to Cuffe Parade.
Mumbai Metro Line 3: List of stations
| Name | Name changed to | |
| Cuffe Parade | ||
| Badhwar Park | ||
| Vidhan Bhawan | ||
| Churchgate | ||
| Hutatma Chowk | ||
| CST Metro | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro | |
| Kalbadevi | ||
| Girgaon | ||
| Grant Road | ||
| Mumbai Central | Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro | |
| Mahalaxmi | ||
| Science Museum | Science Centre | |
| Acharya Atrey Chowk | ||
| Worli | ||
| Siddhivinayak Temple | ||
| Dadar | ||
| Shitladevi Temple | Shitala Devi Mandir | |
| Dharavi | ||
| Income Tax Office BKC | ||
| Vidyanagri | Bandra Colony | |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Metro | |
| Mumbai Domestic Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – T1 | |
| Sahar Road | ||
| Mumbai International Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – T2 | |
| Marol Naka | ||
| MIDC | MIDC – Andheri | |
| SEEPZ | ||
| Aarey Colony | Aarey JVLR |
The names of 11 stations of the Mumbai Metro 3 are changed so that they are more local and depict the place where they are present.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 route: Phases
The phase-1 part of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route is from Aarey-JVLR (SEEPZ) to Bandra metro station now renamed as (Bandra Kurla Complex).
The phase-2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route is from Bandra to Worli and the phase-3 of the Seepz to Colaba Metro route will be from Worli to Cuffe Parade.
| Phase | Route |
| Phase- 1 | Aarey JVLR to BKC
Aarey JVLR, Seepz, MIDC Andheri, Marol Naka, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (T2), Sahar Road, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (T1), Santacruz Metro, Bandra Colony Vidhyanagar and BKC. |
| Phase- 2 | BKC to Worli
Dharavi, Shitala Devi Mandir, Dadar, Siddhivinayak Temple, Worli, Acharya Atre Chowk. |
| Phase- 3 | Worli to Cuffe Parade
Science Centre ,Mahalakshmi, Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro, Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan, Cuffe Parade |
Mumbai Metro Line 3 route connectivity
- Mumbai Metro Line 3 is expected to reduce the traffic load by nearly 15%.
- 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 crore.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 route 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 as fresh land availability is not there. There are redevelopment projects taken by reputed developers in Andheri, Bandra, BKC and Mahim among other locations.
Marol is one of the busiest stations in Mumbai Metro 3 as per reports. According to Housing.com, average rent is Rs 44,027. The rental range is between Rs 33,000 and Rs 63,000.
Mentioned below is the approximate property costs when you are looking at buying or renting in Phase-1 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 route.
| Location | Average price for buying | Price range per sqft for buying | Average rent | Price range (rent) |
| Goregaon | Rs 20,368 per sqft | Rs 8,679 – Rs 1 Lakh | Rs 61,455 | Rs 17,500 – Rs 1 Lakh |
| Jogeshwari | Rs 19,892 per sqft | Rs 10,465 – Rs 35,300 | Rs 61,727 | Rs 28,000 – Rs 1 Lakh |
| Andheri | Rs 28,133 per sqft | Upto Rs 60,000 | Rs 85,533 | Rs 26,000 – Rs 2 Lakh |
| Vile Parle (East)
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Rs 30,912 per sqft | Rs 11,666 to Rs 50,000 | Rs 94,999 | Rs 35,000 to Rs 1 lakh |
| Santacruz (West)
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Rs 43,898 per sqft | Rs 14,275 to Rs 1 lakh | Rs 1 lakh | Rs 32,000 to Rs 3 lakh |
| Khar (west) | Rs 45,253 per sqft | Rs 19,333 – Rs 65,476 | Rs 1 lakh | Rs 50,000 – Rs 3 Lakh |
| Bandra | Rs 33,513 per sqft | Rs 14,964 – Rs 70,454 | Rs 1 lakh | Rs 55,000 to Rs 2 lakh |
Source: Housing.com
Housing.com POV
Mumbai Metro 3 is one of the most looked forward to metro lines in Mumbai as this will connect one of the busiest segments in the city. With this operational, people will have more options to travel from anywhere in the city to South Mumbai instead of getting stuck with only Harbour Line or Western Line options of the Indian Railway. This will also declutter the traffic that is caused during peak hours. The Mumbai Metro Line 3 will complement the Mumbai Coastal Road, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Road and the Mumbai Freeway to ease travel to and fro to South Mumbai.
FAQs
What is the other name for Mumbai Metro Line 3?
Mumbai Metro Line 3 is also known as the Aqua Line.
When is Mumbai Metro 3 expected to be fully complete?
Mumbai Metro Line 3 is expected to be fully complete by 2025.
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, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro, Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro.
When will the Mumbai Metro 3 Phase-1 operations start?
Mumbai Metro 3 Phase-1 operations will start on October 7, 2024.
Names of how many stations have been renamed in Mumbai Metro 3?
Around 11 stations have been renamed in Mumbai Metro 3.
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