The newly launched Mumbai Metro Line 3 aka Aqua Line has already gotten into its fair share of debate just weeks after its inauguration. An independent journalist, Kunal Purohit, took to X to reveal that the metro line doesn’t have escalators, leaving commuters with no choice but to lug their heavy suitcases down staircases. Here’s what he said.
Journalist Criticses Mumbai Metro Line 3 For Not Having Escalators
On the new Metro 3. For a line that connects to airport terminals, it doesn’t have escalators to descend. People forced to carry heavy bags down.
And of course, pavements outside stations don’t exist. @MumbaiMetro3 @mybmc pic.twitter.com/5acGSU8xgS
— Kunal Purohit (@kunalpurohit) October 17, 2025
Kunal Purohit, an independent journalist, left no stone unturned in slamming the new Mumbai Metro Line 3 for lacking basic amenities. In his post on X, he pointed out that the metro line connects to the airport terminals. Yet, there are no escalators for people to descend. Commuters have to carry heavy bags and walk down staircases. Moreover, Purohit pointed out that pavements outside stations don’t exist either.
To express his frustration and prove his point, he shared an image of two commuters (whose faces remain hidden), lifting heavy suitcases and walking down stairs. Behind them, other passengers are seen following suit. A man carries one bag on his shoulder and lifts another. The journalist tagged Mumbai Metro 3 and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s official handles.
Netizens Express Their Frustrations
In no time, the journalist’s post went viral, garnering similar reactions from Netizens. Many expressed their frustration. A Netizen, Rajat Rawat, revealed that he was faced with the same situation on the Aqua Line. He shared that at the airport metro terminal, he couldn’t get any network. Moreover, the staff apparently told him not to carry his luggage into the metro, which connected to the airport. So, the Netizen had to carry his 25 kg suitcase down the stairs.
Cover Image Courtesy: @kunalpurohit/X
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