Mumbai Metro 3 Aqua Line Crosses 7.2 Crore Passenger Journeys In One Year, MMRC Announces Time Capsule, Stamp Trail
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRC) has recorded 7.2 crore (7,20,88,738) passenger journeys on the Aqua Line from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade, marking one year since the entire corridor became operational. The Aqua Line, Mumbai’s first underground metro corridor, has witnessed sustained commuter use, with an average daily ridership of 2,24,602 on weekdays and 1,31,138 on weekends…
Mumbai Metro 3's Aqua Line has completed one year of full-route operations, carrying 7.2 crore (7,20,88,738) passenger journeys since its inception on October 8, 2025. The underwater metro corridor, Mumbai’s inaugural underground metro route, has maintained impressive daily ridership, averaging 2,24,602 passengers on weekdays and 1,31,138 passengers on weekends in September 2026.
In celebration of this milestone, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRC) will introduce two initiatives: the Aqua Line Time Capsule and the Aqua Line Passport & Stamp Trail. The Time Capsule will archive records, photographs, milestones, and memorabilia related to the development and operation of the Aqua Line. This collection aims to document the corridor’s journey and capture a snapshot of Mumbai in 2026 for future generations.
Meanwhile, the Passport & Stamp Trail will allow commuters and metro enthusiasts to travel along the Aqua Line and collect specially designed stamps at designated stations. Commuter experiences have been overwhelmingly positive, with users praising the convenience and efficiency of Metro 3. Vivek Pai, a transport expert, noted that the metro has made daily travel much easier, transforming a previously tiresome commute into a seamless journey.
Suchita Garud, another commuter, highlighted the significant improvement in travel time from Santacruz to SEEPZ, attributing the enhanced experience to the underground metro system.
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