Mumbai: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Saturday, January 3, announced that the Mumbai Metro 3, also known as the Aqua Line, will start additional train services starting Monday. Metro Line 3, which connects North and South Mumbai, eases connectivity and pressure on road traffic and suburban railways.
According to the MMRC notification, from Monday to Friday, the day trips will increase to 292 from the earlier 265. On Saturday, the train services will run 236 daily trips from the earlier 209 trips. The MMRC added that there will be no change to the Sunday schedule, and trains will continue to run the usual 198 trips. "Passengers are requested to take note of the above changes and plan their journeys accordingly," MMRC said.
Mumbai Metro 3 Time
The fully underground Metro Line 3 connects Aarey JVLR in the western suburbs via the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai, covering major commercial and administrative hubs. The 33.5-km-long corridor has 27 stations, all of which are underground except Aarey JVLR. The first train departs from Aarey JVLR and Cuffe Parade at 5.55 AM and the last train timing is 10.30 PM. In October, according to official data, the metro line had recorded a total ridership of 38.63 lakh passengers, with an overall daily average of 1,41,024.
Traffic Congestion Dropped By 30%
A recent traffic police survey conducted last year showed that congestion around the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area reduced by 30 per cent since the metro began operations. Moreover, the survey also observed a decline in the number of commuters using BEST buses and share taxis, indicating a shift towards metro travel for daily journeys. The survey found that about 45,000 people use Metro Line 3 daily from CSMT and nearby stations. The CSMT area earlier which use to see heavy vehicle movement from routes such as JJ Flyover, Mahapalika Marg, Hazarimal Somani Marg, and DN Road, especially during peak hours, showed noticeable improvement.
The Mumbai Metro 3 witnessed a phase-wise opening. The initial phase connecting Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) was inaugurated in 2024, while in May 2025, Phase 2A, extending services from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli), was opened to the public. The final phase of Metro Line 3, from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, 2025, with full commercial operations beginning on October 9, 2025.
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