Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) is scheduled to fully open on Oct. 8. It is the city's first underground metro line and is also known as the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line. The upcoming final stretch of this metro line runs from Science Centre in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south. It covers 11 key stations in South Mumbai.
The first stretch of this metro line was inaugurated in October last year. It connected Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey. The latest extension of Mumbai Metro Line 3 will connect business hubs, residential areas, and prominent historical landmarks.
The fully operational Aqua Line (Metro 3) is a 33.5 km corridor connecting Aarey Colony in the North to Cuffe Parade in the South, featuring 27 stations. Except for Aarey depot, all other stations are underground.
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Nehru Science Centre, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central, Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, CSMT, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan and Cuffe Parade.
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which partly funded the project, has confirmed the opening date of Oct. 8. Photos of the new stations have also been released on social media platforms. The stations feature modern design, wide platforms and improved safety features.
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