Mumbai’s first underground metro is here and will be open to the public on Monday (Oct 7), the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said. The Aqua line will connect Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey Colony JVLR. On October 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new metro line.

“The metro network in Mumbai has expanded, and the ease of life of the citizens will get a boost! Congratulations to Mumbaikars on the inauguration of Aarey JVLR to BKC route under the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3,” Modi wrote on X after the inauguration.

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<h2>Mumbai Metro Line 3</h2>

The Mumbai Metro Line 3, or the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line stretches 33.5 km long underground. Only the 12.44 km route will be opened to the public. The cost of the project has been calculated at over Rs 32,000 crore.

The metro will complete a total of 96 daily trips on the Aqua line. Each metro train has a capacity of over 2,000 people. The train has a maximum speed of 85 kmph, and runs at an average speed of 35 kmph.

<h2>Mumbai Aqua line route</h2>

The new route consists of 10 stations: Aarey, Marol Naka, CSMIA T1 (Terminal 1), MIDC, SEEPZ, Sahar Road, CSMIA T2 (Terminal 2), Vidyanagari, Dharavi, and BKC. Apart from the Aarey station, which is at ground level, all stations are underground.

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<h2>Mumbai Aqua Line timings and fares</h2>

Mumbai Aqua Line Metro will be operational between 6:30 am to 10:30 pm on weekdays. On weekends, it will start from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm.

The metro ticket will cost Rs 10 to Rs 50, depending on the stations travelled. The ticket can be purchased from an app or at the counters at the station. The National Common Mobility Card can also be used on all metro lines in the city by the next month.

The metro line is expected to be completely operational by June 2025. It is likely to reduce traffic in the city by as much as 6.5 lakh trips.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai’s first underground metro is here and will be open to the public on Monday (Oct 7), the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said. The Aqua line will connect Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey Colony JVLR.

Mumbai’s first underground metro is here and will be open to the public on Monday (Oct 7), the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said. The Aqua line will connect Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey Colony JVLR. On October 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new metro line. “The metro network in Mumbai has expanded, and the ease of life of the citizens will get a boost! Congratulations to Mumbaikars on the inauguration of Aarey JVLR to BKC route under the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3,” Modi wrote on X after the inauguration. Also read | Mumbai Police doubt Govinda’s version of gunshot injury incident, says report Mumbai Metro Line 3 The Mumbai Metro Line 3, or the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line stretches 33.5 km long underground. Only the 12.44 km route will be opened to the public. The cost of the project has been calculated at over Rs 32,000 crore. The metro will complete a total of 96 daily trips on the Aqua line. Each metro train has a capacity of over 2,000 people. The train has a maximum speed of 85 kmph, and runs at an average speed of 35 kmph. Mumbai Aqua line route The new route consists of 10 stations: Aarey, Marol Naka, CSMIA T1 (Terminal 1), MIDC, SEEPZ, Sahar Road, CSMIA T2 (Terminal 2), Vidyanagari, Dharavi, and BKC. Apart from the Aarey station, which is at ground level, all stations are underground. Also read | 19 must visit new restaurants in and around Mumbai Mumbai Aqua Line timings and fares Mumbai Aqua Line Metro will be operational between 6:30 am to 10:30 pm on weekdays. On weekends, it will start from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm. The metro ticket will cost Rs 10 to Rs 50, depending on the stations travelled. The ticket can be purchased from an app or at the counters at the station. The National Common Mobility Card can also be used on all metro lines in the city by the next month. The metro line is expected to be completely operational by June 2025. It is likely to reduce traffic in the city by as much as 6.5 lakh trips. (With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai’s first underground Metro Line 3 kicks off: All you need to know about timings, fares & routes

People travelling on Noida Metro Rail Corporation's Aqua Line will now be able to book train coaches for personal or professional events.&nbsp;

According to reports, the service will be available for Rs 5,000-10,000 per hour as per the service packages.

The move has been taken to increase Metro's viability and to provide better facilities to commuters.&nbsp;

A press release posted on the Noida Metro's official website reads, "Noida Metro in addition to the mode of travel, will also become an accessible, attractive and affordable destination for entertainment and celebrations that too at a very reasonable cost".

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"The aim behind the policy is to develop NMRC as the unique destination for Birthday and Pre-Wedding Celebrations for residents of Noida and Greater Noida," it read.&nbsp;

The applicant can choose to get one to four Metro coaches booked for the event. The applicant will need to submit an application to NMRC at least 15 days in advance. The applications will be considered on 'first come first serve' basis.&nbsp;

The applicants will need to pay license fee which may vary from Rs 5,000 to 10,000 per hour/per metro coach, excluding taxes.

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Decorated or undecorated coach in a running metro or a static metro will also incur charges accordingly.

Besides this, a refundable, interest-free security deposit of Rs 20,000 should also be deposited by the applicant.&nbsp;

"The coach(es) (decorated/undecorated) in regular running metro shall be available in the operational hours whereas in stand still metro shall be available in operational hours as well as non-operational hours. Non-operational hours would be from 11 pm to 2 am only," the NMRC stated on its website.

Not more than 50 people shall be allowed per coach for the event.&nbsp;

People travelling on Noida Metro Rail Corporation's Aqua Line will now be able to book train coaches for personal or professional events. According to reports, the service will be available for Rs 5,000-10,000 per hour as per the service packages.

People travelling on Noida Metro Rail Corporation's Aqua Line will now be able to book train coaches for personal or professional events. According to reports, the service will be available for Rs 5,000-10,000 per hour as per the service packages. The move has been taken to increase Metro's viability and to provide better facilities to commuters. A press release posted on the Noida Metro's official website reads, "Noida Metro in addition to the mode of travel, will also become an accessible, attractive and affordable destination for entertainment and celebrations that too at a very reasonable cost". Also read: Delhi Metro station brings alive memories of partition Noida Metro Rail Corp has introduced new facility for commuters in which a coach or complete metro can be booked at Rs 5,000-10,000/hr package to have official or personal events. Ritu Maheshwari, MD says, "Decision taken to increase Metro's viability&to give better facilities". pic.twitter.com/yeHyo42ECg — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 14, 2020 × "The aim behind the policy is to develop NMRC as the unique destination for Birthday and Pre-Wedding Celebrations for residents of Noida and Greater Noida," it read. The applicant can choose to get one to four Metro coaches booked for the event. The applicant will need to submit an application to NMRC at least 15 days in advance. The applications will be considered on 'first come first serve' basis. The applicants will need to pay license fee which may vary from Rs 5,000 to 10,000 per hour/per metro coach, excluding taxes. Also read: Delhi Metro completes 17 years of operations Decorated or undecorated coach in a running metro or a static metro will also incur charges accordingly. Besides this, a refundable, interest-free security deposit of Rs 20,000 should also be deposited by the applicant. "The coach(es) (decorated/undecorated) in regular running metro shall be available in the operational hours whereas in stand still metro shall be available in operational hours as well as non-operational hours. Non-operational hours would be from 11 pm to 2 am only," the NMRC stated on its website. Not more than 50 people shall be allowed per coach for the event.

Not just travel, you can now throw birthday parties and pre-wedding celebration on Noida Metro's Aqua Line

With the extension of the Blue Line section&nbsp;of the Delhi <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/noida-greater-noida-metro-inaugurated-opens-for-public-saturday-192758">Metro in Noida</a>, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has now become&nbsp;the fifth largest metro network in the world after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and London.

The operational network of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/delhi-metro-train-travels-with-doors-open-4936">DMRC</a>&nbsp;reached over 370 km with the addition of six stations on the Blue Line route.

PM Modi flagged off the Blue Line extension section via a remote during an event held in Greater Noida on Saturday.

"Hon’ble PM inaugurates the 6.7 Km Metro section from Noida City Centre to Sector-63 Electronic City. Now, with an operational network of 375 kms, DMRC becomes world's 5th largest metro network after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow &amp; London. Heartiest congratulations to Team DMRC!," Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs tweeted.

The completely-elevated section with six stations-Sector 34, Sector 52, Sector 61, Sector 59, Sector 62 and Noida Electronic City-is expected to&nbsp;benefit the people of Noida and bring the Blue Line close to the recently-opened Aqua Line.

(With inputs from PTI) 
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With the extension of the Blue Line section of the Delhi Metro in Noida, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has now become the fifth largest metro network in the world after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and London.

With the extension of the Blue Line section of the Delhi Metro in Noida, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has now become the fifth largest metro network in the world after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and London. The operational network of the DMRC reached over 370 km with the addition of six stations on the Blue Line route. PM Modi flagged off the Blue Line extension section via a remote during an event held in Greater Noida on Saturday. "Hon’ble PM inaugurates the 6.7 Km Metro section from Noida City Centre to Sector-63 Electronic City. Now, with an operational network of 375 kms, DMRC becomes world's 5th largest metro network after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow & London. Heartiest congratulations to Team DMRC!," Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs tweeted. The completely-elevated section with six stations-Sector 34, Sector 52, Sector 61, Sector 59, Sector 62 and Noida Electronic City-is expected to benefit the people of Noida and bring the Blue Line close to the recently-opened Aqua Line. (With inputs from PTI)

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Mumbai’s first underground Metro Line 3 kicks off: All you need to know about timings, fares & routes

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