MMRC completes Metro line 3 DPR, awaits govt nod

The extension is anticipated to be beneficial for the residents of this densely populated area, which includes residential quarters for central government employees and others.

Plans suggest that the extended Metro line’s construction will commence in 2025, following the completion and commencement of commercial operations of the existing Metro Line 3, added the official. This current underground metro spans over 33km, connecting Colaba to SEEPZ via Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and is divided into Phase 1 (BKC to SEEPZ) and Phase 2 (BKC to Colaba) for operation.

The MMRC has acquired nine train sets for the smooth operation of Phase 1, originally targeted for completion by the end of the current year, now delayed until early next year. The Phase 2 operations are expected to start in 2024.

In October this year, the MMRC conducted the first long-distance train movement from MIDC to Vidyanagari Metro station and back to SEEPZ, covering a distance of 17 km, which is part of Phase 1 operations.

Previously, the MMRC conducted trial runs on a three-kilometre stretch between Sariput Nagar Aarey and Marol starting from August of last year.

At present, the MMRC is focused on laying tracks for the remaining part of Phase 1. Subsequently, they will proceed with installing overhead electrical lines in both directions, paving the way for trial runs on the complete Phase 1 between Aarey and BKC stations.