**Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) Final Stretch to Inaugurate on October 8**
Mumbai’s commuting landscape is set for a historic transformation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the final and most crucial stretch of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) on October 8. This completion marks a significant milestone for the city’s first fully underground metro corridor.
### Completion of the Aqua Line: Connecting Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade
The final section, running from Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) to Cuffe Parade, will complete the 33.5 km long Aqua Line. This stretch promises to drastically cut travel time across Mumbai, directly connecting the southern business districts with the Western and Central suburbs—a route notorious for heavy traffic congestion.
Travel time from Aarey to Cuffe Parade is now estimated to be just 54 minutes, a game-changer for daily commuters who currently rely on overburdened suburban railways and slow-moving road transport.
### The Complete Aqua Line: Route and Stations
The fully operational Aqua Line is a 33.5 km corridor linking Aarey Colony in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south. It features 27 stations and is entirely underground—except for the Aarey Depot.
Key interchanges along the route will integrate Mumbai Metro Line 3 with the existing transport network. Major interchange stations include Mumbai Central, CSMT Metro, and Churchgate (connecting the suburban railways), as well as Marol Naka for Metro Line 1. In addition, the line offers direct connectivity to both the Domestic Airport (Terminal 1) and International Airport (Terminal 2).
The 11 new stations in the final southbound stretch from Worli include:
– Science Museum
– Mahalaxmi
– Mumbai Central
– Grant Road
– Girgaon
– Kalbadevi
– CSMT Metro
– Hutatma Chowk
– Churchgate
– Vidhan Bhavan
– Cuffe Parade (terminus)
### Ticketing and Fare Structure
Mumbai Metro 3 adopts a distance-based fare system designed to be affordable for all commuters:
– Up to 3 km: Rs 10
– 3 to 12 km: Rs 20
– 12 to 18 km: Rs 30
– 18 to 24 km: Rs 40
– 24 to 30 km: Rs 50
– 30 to 36 km: Rs 60
For journeys beyond 42 km (not applicable to the current stretch), the maximum fare is capped at Rs 80.
Commuters can use the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) as well as Paper QR tickets and WhatsApp e-tickets for a seamless travel experience.
### A New Era in Mumbai Commuting
With an expected ridership exceeding 17 lakh passengers daily, the Aqua Line is more than just a transport project. It is a critical infrastructure upgrade poised to redefine north-south connectivity in Mumbai, easing pressure on the city’s overloaded road and rail networks.
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