Mumbai: The much-awaited Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Mumbai Metro Line 3, Mumbai’s first fully underground metro line will be inaugurated today, on October 5, 2024 (Saturday) at the hands of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in Thane along with inauguration and bhoomi pujan of other development projects of Mumbai. This milestone marks the partial opening of the 12.69-kilometer stretch between Aarey JVLR and BKC, featuring 10 operational stations.
This occasion will be witnessed by C. P. Radhakrishanan, Governor, Maharashtra, Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Government of India along with Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra and other VIPs.
After Thane programme, the PM will arrive at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) metro station for the flagging off ceremony of line 3. Prime Minister Modi will take the train ride from BKC to Santacruz metro station and will come back to BKC. During the ride, he will interact with Laadki bahin beneficiaries, students and labours inside the train.
During the visit, the PM will also launch a Metro service mobile app called MetroConnect3, designed to enhance the travel experience with the latest features. A coffee table book will also be unveiled at the hands of the PM which has a collection of spectacular photos of the underground metro journey. This beautifully crafted book is a visual treat, featuring a stunning collection of visuals that showcase the making of the metro.
Earlier, Ms. Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, MMRC said while expressing pride over the inauguration, "It's a momentous day for Mumbaikars tomorrow! We're honoured that Hon'ble Prime Minister is inaugurating Metro Line 3. With this milestone, we've reached a new era of seamless travel. Metro 3 will transform our city's landscape, making daily commutes easier and more efficient."