By News18,Shobhit Gupta
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the third phase of the Mumbai Metro-3 from Worli to Cuff Parade on September 30.
With the inauguration, the entire 33.5-km Metro-3 Aqua Line from Colaba to Seepz would become operational.
The city’s first fully underground metro has been rolled out in phases. Phase One — Aarey Colony to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) — was thrown open to the public on October 7, 2024, while Phase Two from BKC to Worli was launched on May 9, 2025.
With the third phase of Mumbai Metro-3 operational, the travel from Colaba to Aarey Colony will be completed within one hour. Currently, it takes 120-180+ minutes to cover the stretch by road during peak traffic.
Phase Three of Mumbai Metro-3 has following stations: Science Museum, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central, Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, CSMT, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan, Cuffe Parade.
Last week, the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) carried out a preliminary inspection of the final phase of the corridor. The Worli–Cuffe Parade section is awaiting fire safety clearance. According to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) Managing Director Ashwini Bhide, commercial operations on the final segment can only begin after CMRS approval, making this the last step before Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor becomes fully operational.
Why Mumbai desperately needs the Metro-3?
Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro-3 alone has cut 650,000 car trips daily. Phase 2A has attracted over 32,000 passengers/day within two days of launch, connecting key business hubs (BKC, Worli, Dadar).
The full line is expected to serve up to 13 lakh passengers.
The Mumbai Metro-3 links major business zones: BKC, Worli, Dadar, plus airport access and SEEPZ tech park.
