Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, became fully operational on October 9, 2025. The new metro line is not just modernly designed but also features 128 entry and exit gates across stations from Aarey to Cuffe Parade. Here’s an easy and handy guide to these gates so commuters can navigate smoothly without getting stuck!
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3: Entry & Exit Gates
The newly opened Mumbai Metro 3 connects Aarey to Cuffe Parade. As per Mid-Day, its stations have multiple access points at major hubs, including BKC, Dadar, and CSMT. The Aqua Line optimises smoother travel, easy accessibility, and reduced crowding. With 128 gates across its stations, it is now one of the most accessible rapid transit lines in the city. One X user, @AnuragSDE, also praised the new Mumbai Metro Line 3, calling it a “game-changer.”
Here’s an easy and handy guide:
- Key hubs such as SEEPZ, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Dadar, Siddhivinayak, CSMT, and Churchgate have six to eight gates each, connecting commuters directly to offices, residences, railway stations, and landmarks.
- The terminal Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai has four gates linking it to Navy Nagar, World Trade Centre, and Colaba landmarks.
- Metro stations like Vidhan Bhavan and Hutatma Chowk have eight exit gates each, the highest on Mumbai Metro Line 3.
Google Maps highlighting the key areas has also been placed at every station for easy navigation by passengers.
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Easing Congestion And Daily Commute
As per a report by Mid-Day, this wide distribution of gates will help reduce rush hour jams at stations like Dadar Railway Station and CSMT. These alternative entry and exit points will facilitate a large volume of passengers. Getting the hang of the gates might be confusing at first, but daily commuters will eventually become accustomed.
The launch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 marks the first time in decades that a rail-based transit system has been deployed in South Mumbai. The new line is also designed for seamless integration with major suburban railway hubs, including CSMT, Churchgate, Grant Road, and Mumbai Central, offering convenient interchanges for lakhs of daily commuters.
Also Read: Mumbai Metro Line 3 Faces Backlash Just After Opening; No Network Connectivity Frustrates Commuters
What do you think of the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3? It’s amazing, right?
Cover Image Courtesy: Aqua Line (Mumbai Metro), Wikipedia/ Historical Trains and @dipaktamboli81/ X
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