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The Print
31-05-2025
- General
- The Print
Metro rail line 3 operations from Acharya Atre Chowk station resume after May 26 rain mayhem
In a post on X, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) announced resumption of metro services from 1 pm, adding that all services between Aarey-JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk will be operated as per regular schedule. Metro Line 3 is Mumbai's first fully underground Metro line and is currently under phased construction. Mumbai, May 31 (PTI) Metro rail line 3 operations from Acharya Atre Chowk terminal station in Mumbai resumed on Saturday afternoon after being suspended on May 26 due to flooding caused by heavy rains. On May 26, the MMRC had suspended metro train services from Worli to Acharya Atre Chowk stations as a a precautionary measure and to ensure passenger safety. In a statement issued that day, the MMRC cited water seepage at the under-construction entry/exit structure of Acharya Atrey Chowk station along Dr Annie Besant Road due to sudden and intense rainfall. The incident occurred when the RCC water-retaining wall constructed at entry/ exit collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water from an adjoining utility, the MMRC had added. Water seepage inside the Acharya Atre Chowk metro station occurred due to a 'sudden kind of event' and could not be prevented, MMRC managing director Ashwini Bhide had said on May 27. She added that there was no safety issue as far as underground metro is concerned. The inundation inside the metro station had raised concerns about construction quality and monsoon preparedness on the 33-km long Colaba-BKC-Aarey JVLR underground metro corridor. The metro service on 12.44 km long phase 1 between JVLR Aarey and BKC was launched on October 7, 2024. On May 9, the MMRC extended the underground metro services between the Bandra-Kurla Complex and Aacharya Atre Chowk stations. PTI KK BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mumbai rains: Underground metro station inundated; MMRC suspends services to Worli
Operations on the Metro line 3 between Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli were suspended on Monday, after heavy rains inundated an underground station, officials said. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation ( MMRC ) was forced to suspend the operation after flooding was reported at the underground Acharya Atre Chowk station. The inundation inside the metro station has raised concerns about construction quality and monsoon preparedness of the underground metro station on the 33-km long Colaba-BKC-Aarey JVLR underground metro corridor. The MMRC, in a statement, said, "Due to the sudden and intense rainfall today, water seepage was reported at the under-construction entry/exit structure of Acharya Atrey Chowk station along Dr Annie Besant Road. The incident occurred when the RCC water-retaining wall constructed at entry/ exit collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water from an adjoining utility." As a precautionary measure and to ensure passenger safety, train services between Worli and Acharya Atrey Chowk have been temporarily suspended, the agency said. However, the services from Aarey JVLR to Worli are not affected and are running regularly, it stated. Live Events On May 9, the MMRC extended the underground metro services between the Bandra-Kurla Complex and Aacharya Atre Chowk stations. Viral videos showed waterlogging inside the station premises, including platforms, ticketing bay and surrounding areas. One of the videos shows rainwater leaking along the escalators, while the false ceiling inside the station lay collapsed, and some machinery is seen scattered. Metro Line 3 is Mumbai's first fully underground Metro line and is currently under phased construction.
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.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
CM inaugurates Phase 2A of Metro 3, BKC-Worli line opens to public today
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Friday inaugurated Phase 2A of the Aqua Line (Metro 3), marking another key milestone in Mumbai's Metro journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Starting Saturday, commuters can travel underground from Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli in 36 minutes, covering a distance of 22km for a fare of Rs this, the city's operational Metro network has expanded from 59km to 68km. The newly opened 9.77km stretch runs between BKC and Acharya Atre Chowk and includes six stations—Dharavi, Shitaladevi, Dadar West, Siddhivinayak, Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk. "This is an engineering marvel. We've built a tunnel under the Mithi river and passed through congested areas like Girgaon. Our aim is to open 50km of Metro lines this year and another 50km by next year, making a total of 100 km operational by 2026," said Fadnavis after taking a Metro ride from BKC to will run daily from 6:30am to 10:30pm, with a headway of 6 minutes and 20 seconds. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) will operate 244 services daily using eight trains. Frequency is expected to improve as more rakes are inducted, especially during peak stretch boosts east-west connectivity and links key commercial zones like BKC, Worli, Lower Parel and Prabhadevi. Commuters will also get easier access to religious places such as Siddhivinayak temple, Shitaladevi and Mahim Dargah, and recreational hubs such as Shivaji Park and Ravindra Natya Mandir. The corridor is also expected to decongest arterial roads such as Senapati Bapat Marg and Tulsi Pipe Road, which are currently burdened with heavy CM Shinde said the corridor will take 4.5-5 lakh vehicles off the road. "It's not just about infrastructure, it's about improving quality of life. We're reducing congestion, travel time and fuel use," he final leg of Aqua Line 3—Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade—will be inaugurated in Aug. The full 33.5km Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor will be the country's longest fully underground Metro line with 26 stations. Travel from end to end will take under an for Phase 2A range from Rs 10 to Rs 40 depending on distance, while the end-to-end fare from JVLR Aarey to Acharya Atre Chowk is Rs 60. Ticketing machines, smartcard kiosks and digital payment options have been installed at all stations to ease the commuter also announced that a common mobility card —valid across Metro, Monorail, BEST and rail—will be rolled out soon after successful trials. "This will give Mumbaikars a truly end-to-end, seamless travel experience. We've also partnered with Google to provide real-time BEST tracking and journey planning on mobile."With this launch, Mumbai's Metro vision inches closer to global standards — safe, reliable, and interconnected public transport across the region.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
After Pahalgam attack, inauguration of key infra projects in city deferred
Mumbai: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, several long-awaited infrastructure and transport projects in Mumbai will not be inaugurated during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the city on May 1. The postponement includes the partial opening of the much-anticipated Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Acharya Atre Chowk, the Igatpuri-to-Thane stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway, the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the new Thane Creek Bridge, and the handover of redeveloped residential buildings at the BDD Chawl in Worli. While these projects are largely complete or in the final stages of clearance, their inauguration has been deferred in light of security concerns and a broader decision to avoid what is perceived as a celebratory public event so soon after the attack. According to sources in the government, the Prime Minister's Office was not in favour of holding high-profile launch ceremonies under the current circumstances. The Metro Line 3 project, being executed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), is awaiting its final safety certification. Meanwhile, the Samruddhi Expressway's final 76-kilometre leg toward Mumbai and the Thane Creek Bridge have both been ready for months. These were completed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) but have remained unopened for over three months. The redevelopment of the BDD Chawl, spearheaded by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada), had also been lined up for inauguration, with new housing blocks ready for occupancy. Until April 22—the Pahalgam attacks—plans were in place to have the Prime Minister launch these projects during his visit to BKC. The event was intended to showcase the government's push on urban infrastructure ahead of the elections. With that ceremony now called off, the state government may consider a soft launch of the projects or allow chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to inaugurate them along with his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde. However, a final decision on this is still pending.
