Maharashtra's Metro Line 3: An Engineering Marvel Begins Operations

Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announced the public operation of Metro Line 3's underground stretch from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk. The final phase to Cuffe Parade will open in August. The line, an engineering feat, is the longest in India, passing beneath the Mithi River.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 09-05-2025 13:59 IST | Created: 09-05-2025 13:59 IST
Maharashtra's Metro Line 3: An Engineering Marvel Begins Operations
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Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed that Metro Line 3's underground section from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk will start serving the public. Operations are slated to begin on Saturday, indicating a significant milestone in the city's transit development.

The final stretch from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade is projected to be inaugurated in August, with an invitation extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the occasion. This phase highlights the ongoing commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.

Metro Line 3, the country's longest underground transit corridor, is praised as an 'engineering marvel.' This line not only tunnels beneath the Mithi River but also traverses densely connected and urban areas, demonstrating advanced engineering prowess. It includes six stations, embodying a significant upgrade in urban transit capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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