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Metro trial train arrives at Cuffe Parade, the last station of Aqua Line

With major works such as Overhead Catenary System (OCS) and track installation completed, MMRC is now focused on remaining system fitments, architectural finishes and road restoration, aiming for full operational readiness.

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation celebrates the arrival of the trial train at Cuffe Parade station.Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation celebrates the arrival of the trial train at Cuffe Parade station. (Express Archive)

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) marked a milestone on Friday with the arrival of the trial train at Cuffe Parade station, the final destination of first underground Metro line. This significant step will facilitate undertaking further trials leading to train operations by July 25.

Out of the total 33.5 km stretch of Aqua Line, a 12.69 km section from Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) has already started operation from October 7, 2024. Additionally, system trials for Phase 2, covering the 9.77 km segment from Dharavi to Acharya Atrey Chowk in Worli has already commenced, connecting key stations. Arrival of trial train at Cuffe Parade, covering a 10.99 km stretch from Acharya Atrey Chowk to Cuffe Parade marks a crucial step toward the commissioning of Phase 3.

With major works such as Overhead Catenary System (OCS) and track installation completed, MMRC is now focused on remaining system fitments, architectural finishes and road restoration, aiming for full operational readiness.

MMRC Managing Director Ashwini Bhide stated, “Today is a crucial day for us as we move closer to completing another challenging milestone. Train trials for Phase 2 from Dharavi to Acharya Atrey Chowk are in full swing and simultaneously we have successfully initiated train movement from Acharya Atrey Chowk to Cuffe Parade. We are committed to commissioning the entire line by July 2025.”

Director, projects, S K Gupta said, ”MMRC continues to work diligently towards the overall completion of balance works to ensure a seamless and efficient Metro service for Mumbai’s commuters. The successful train trials reaffirm the project’s progress, bringing the city one step closer to a world-class urban transit system.”

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