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Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
BKC-Worli stretch of Mumbai Metro 3 becomes operational; has tunnel built under Mithi river
Mumbai, Services of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli became operational on Saturday. Earlier, Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua Line, was only operational in the suburban stretch between Aarey JVLR and BKC, which was thrown open last year. Operator Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation said 26,758 commuters travelled between Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atrey Chowk till 8 pm. 'This is significant considering that Saturdays generally witness lower ridership compared to working weekdays,' said MMRC. The ridership between Aarey JVLR and BKC stood at 15,911 and 12,766 on May 3 and April 26, respectively, it said. In the metropolis, Mumbai Metro Line-1 , Metro Line 2A and Metro Line 7 are operational in suburban areas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday flagged off the Aqua Line's phase 2A stretch between BKC and Acharya Atre Chowk and announced that the final phase of the Metro Line 3 between Worli and Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai will become operational in August. With this development, 20 km of the 33.35-km Metro 3 has become operational. A spokesperson of MMRC said the operations began at 6.30 am, and the first train departed from Worli Naka station, while another train departed from JVLR Aarey at the same time. He said the services will be operational from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, except on Sunday, when trains will run from 8.30 am to 10.30 pm. One of the passengers who travelled in the morning from Shitaladevi station to Siddhivinayak Temple station posted on social media that there were hardly any commuters, as most people were unaware of the extended operations. Phase 2A is 9.77 km long and comprises a tunnel built through the 'rockbed' underneath the Mithi River, officials said. It has six stations, including Dharavi, Shitaladevi, Dadar West, Siddhivinayak, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk. The underground corridor will provide metro connectivity to offices in the Worli, Lower Parel, and Prabhadevi areas from BKC, the biggest business hub in the city. It will also ease the commute to Siddhivinayak and Shitaladevi temples, Mahim Dargah, and recreational places such as Shivaji Park and Ravindra Natya Mandir. As per the MMRC, the minimum fare will be ₹10, and the maximum fare will be ₹40 for the journey in phase 2A of the underground corridor. For the travel between JVRL Aarey and Acharya Atre Chowk, passengers will have to shell out ₹60. MMRC has planned 244 services on the corridor with eight Metro trains, and the travel time between BKC and Acharya Atre Chowk will be 15-20 minutes, while that between JVRL Aarey and Acharya Atre Chowk will be 36 minutes. The headway between two trains will be 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai Metro Line 3 inauguration: How the BKC-Worli Link is set to boost the city's real estate market
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the second phase of Mumbai Metro-3, covering a 9.6 km stretch between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) on May 9. Both areas, already among India's most expensive real estate markets, are expected to see a further boost in property demand and values with the improved connectivity, according to real estate experts. The 9.6-km-long phase will cover areas like Dharavi, Sheetla Devi Temple, Dadar, Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah, Mahim Church, Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk With Phase 2 fully operational, the Metro will cover 20 km of the 33.35 km corridor, allowing passengers to travel between Aarey and Worli (Acharya Atre Chowk). Earlier, prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mumbai's first underground Metro Line 3 between Aarey Colony and BKC on October 5. Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head, Research, Colliers India, told that Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line (Line 3), currently partially operational from Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) under Phase 1, is set to expand its commercial operations till Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli under Phase 2. Also Read: Mumbai Metro Line 3 to connect BKC and Worli, boosting India's most expensive real estate markets Once the final Phase 3 extending from Worli to Cuffe Parade also gets operational, the fully operational Line 3 will act as a major catalyst for real estate growth in most of the established catchment areas along this route. This metro Line 3 will significantly improve North-South connectivity, holding the potential to revive the older business districts of CBD (Nariman Point and adjoining areas) and drive existing business hubs such as BKC, Worli, and Lower Parel. Complemented by the Coastal Road Project, the old central business district (CBD) micro market will likely see a 1.5- 2x rise in annual leasing demand for office spaces. Overall, key micro markets along the Metro Line 3 route could see a 10-15% rise in rentals over the next few years, he said. On the residential front, this greenfield connectivity is poised to result in rental and capital value appreciation in established localities such as Santacruz, Andheri East, Kurla, Chembur, Dadar, and Prabhadevi. He added that these localities are projected to witness a 10–15% increase in property values over the next few years. Also Read: Underground Mumbai Metro Line 3 inauguration by PM Modi expected to boost real estate market in South Mumbai A few real estate consultants believe the second phase will have a limited impact on South Mumbai's working-class population. However, it is expected to impact those residing in Worli, Dadar, and Mahim, who are set to benefit from this. "There are several redevelopment projects along with the Mumbai Metro line 3 route, which will benefit from the aqua line," said Pramod Vyas, president of SMART (South MetroCity Association of Realtors), the apex body of real estate consultants in South Mumbai. Also Read: Here's why high-net-worth individuals may be selling their properties in Mumbai's real estate market It will transform commuting patterns for South Mumbai residents, offering seamless connectivity to key business hubs like Worli, Lower Parel, BKC, Andheri, and the airport. "This improved connectivity will greatly benefit middle-class professionals and executives living in South Mumbai who commute daily to BKC, Central Mumbai, and the suburbs," Vyas added.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Hans India
CM Fadnavis flags off Mumbai Metro from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Friday flagged off the 9.77 km Phase 2-A of Mumbai Metro 3 from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk. He claimed that this will transform commuting in Mumbai, saying, "Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A : A new era of Seamless, World-Class Connectivity!" In his post on social media platform X, CM Fadnavis said, "Under Hon PM Narendra Modi's leadership, the metro network across India - particularly in Maharashtra - is expanding rapidly. Metro Line 3, the country's longest underground line, stands as an 'Engineering Marvel'. Launched in 2017, the project is nearing completion at remarkable speed. The final phase, from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, is expected to open to the public this August, with an inauguration by PM Narendra Modi." He said the newly inaugurated route includes 26 stations, each with multiple entry points. Notably, Metro Line 3 will link directly to the airport, allowing passengers to travel seamlessly by metro. Construction on other lines is progressing rapidly, with 50 km of new routes set to be added this year and next. Soon, commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will be able to travel by metro, monorail, local train, and bus using a single integrated ticket. The highlights of Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A comprise underground stations (6), headway -every 6 minutes 20 seconds, fares Rs 10-40 and trains in service 8. CM Fadnavis has listed a slew of features of the Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A including fully air-conditioned trains and stations, reserved coaches for women passengers, advanced baggage scanning and passenger screening, well lit secure stations and platforms, 24x7 surveillance with CCTV and security staff, seamless mobile connectivity across trains and stations, accessible restrooms with baby diaper-changing facilities and multilingual passenger guidance system. Further, there will be LCD screens for infotainment and ads, dynamic digital route maps, full wheelchair access for PwDs (persons with disabilities), fire and smoke suppression systems in every coach and emergency communication systems between passengers and the control room. CM Fadnavis said that the Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A will provide seamless connectivity to major business hubs like BKC and Worli and easy access to religious places like Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah & Church. There will be direct metro access to popular entertainment hubs, including Shivaji Park, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Ravindra Natya Mandir, and Plaza Cinema "Mumbai's other metro lines have been well received by the public. This project marks another key step in making the city's transport faster, smarter, and more inclusive. There will be future integration of the BKC station with Metro Line 2B and the Bullet Train," he said.
