Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the second phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 on Friday and said that they are planning to implement one ticket for all public transport systems.

The new section, stretching 9.77 km, was inaugurated today at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

The CM said, 'We are planning to implement one ticket for all public transport system. This multimodal ticketing will not only be for Mumbai but for the whole MMR region.'

Fadnavis also announced that the final phase, which runs from Worli to Cuff Parade, would be opened by August, completing the entire Metro 3 route from Cuff Parade to SEEPZ.

He shared the government's ambitious plans for integrated public transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 will cover a 9-km stretch between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Acharya Atre Chowk and run under the Mithi River's water.

The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3, from Aarey to BKC, was inaugurated in October 2024.

After inaugurating the service, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a ride from BKC to Siddhivinayak Station.

He said, 'Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase 2A is not just infrastructure. It is the backbone of a future-ready Mumbai. This is India's largest underground metro route with 26 state-of-the-art stations and multiple connectivity points.'

Earlier, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated this crucial infrastructure project, marking a new era of connectivity for India's financial capital.

The first phase of the Rs14,120 crore Metro Line-3 connects Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, spanning the JVLR section.

As Mumbai's first underground metro, the Aqua Line will revolutionise travel in the city. It will feature 10 new stations, including key transit hubs such as T2 and Santacruz, thereby easing congestion and reducing travel times.

The full 33.5 km route of the Aqua Line connects Aarey to Cuffe Parade, incorporating 27 stations along its path. The recently launched first phase spans 12.5 km between Aarey and BKC, offering an important boost to the city's transport network. Moreover, this metro line will integrate with Mumbai Metro Line 1 at Marol Naka, offering improved connectivity across Mumbai's key regions.

Officials stated that the Prime Minister would also launch the final phase of the project soon.

Authorities said that despite several logistical and structural challenges during construction, the project successfully moved into its final phase. The 26-station metro line was a landmark example of modern underground engineering.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, senior government officials, and project engineers attended the ceremony. At the launch event, the CM inspected a scaled replica of the metro train. (ANI)