Mumbai Metro-3 As Dussehra Gift? Aarey To Cuffe Parade In 1 Hour Could Be Reality Soon: Here’s How

If all goes as per plan, Mumbai may soon get to use the entire 33.5-km Metro-3 Aqua Line from Colaba to Seepz by Dussehra (October 2).
The phase one of the Mumbai Metro-3 line — Aarey Colony to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) — was thrown open to public on October 7, 2024. The phase two from BKC to Worli was launched on May 9, 2025. The third phase from Worli to Cuffe Parade has been under-construction.
With the third phase of Mumbai Metro-3 operational, the travel from Colaba to Aarey Colony will be completed within one hour. Currently, it takes 120-180+ minutes to cover the stretch by road during peak traffic.

Is Worli to Cuffe Parade stretch of Mumbai Metro-3 ready?

The phase three of Mumbai Metro-3 has following stations — Science Museum, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central, Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, CSMT,

Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan, Cuffe Parade. Its cost is Rs 9,785 crore.

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The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on Friday carried out a preliminary inspection of the final phase of the corridor, according to media reports. Considering those findings, the board will return for a final safety review. With the final nod, the entire 33.5-km Colaba–Aarey line could open by the end of September or early October, the FPJ reported.

CSMT Aqua Line Station is almost ready

News18 had reported recently how the construction of the Mumbai Metro-3 Aqua Line’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Metro station looks almost complete. Pictures on X showed the arched entrance, glass design and modern façade.

Mumbai Metro line 3 Aqua CSMT Station pic.twitter.com/xmuANcJXGk

— DNT (@haldilal) September 10, 2025

Is Mumbai Metro-3 connected to other Metros and modes of transport?

Line 1 at Marol Naka (adjacent station exit; short walk)
Line 2B at BKC/ITO (planned skywalk)
Line 6 (Pink) at Aarey JVLR (under construction)
There are planned interchanges at Dadar, CSMT, Mumbai Central, Churchgate with other metro lines and suburban rail.

Seamless travel made easier! 🚇✈️
Walk just 100 meters via the new foot over bridge to reach Airport Terminal-2 directly from #CSMIAT2 Metro Station through A1 Lift Entry/Exit.
✈️ T2 विमानतळ आता मेट्रो-३ पासून फक्त १०० मीटरवर! 🚇
मेट्रो-३ सोबत तुमचा प्रवास करा अधिक वेगवान आणि… pic.twitter.com/V5fblFRM46

— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) September 1, 2025

Why Mumbai desperately needs the Metro-3?

Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro-3 alone has cut 650,000 car trips daily. Phase 2A has attracted over 32,000 passengers/day within two days of launch, connecting key business hubs (BKC, Worli, Dadar).
The full line predicted to serve up to 13 lakh passengers.
The Mumbai Metro-3 links major business zones: BKC, Worli, Dadar, plus airport access and SEEPZ tech park.
The line has made easy travel possible:
BKC to Worli: 13-15 minutes by Metro versus 45-60 minutes by road
Andheri to Cuffe Parade: 45-50 minutes by Metro versus 90-120 minutes by road
CSIA T2 to BKC: 10-12 minutes by Metro versus 30-45 minutes by taxi in traffic
Previously, to go from Andheri to Fort or Cuffe Parade, commuters had to take the Western Express Highway-Mahalaxmi-Peddar Road-Marine Drive or switch between autos, buses, trains, and taxis. So it would mean two-three different modes and 90 minutes.