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The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) is set to inaugurate the city's first underground metro line, Phase I of the Metro 3 corridor, in early October.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the 12km stretch, which includes 10 stations and has cost approximately ₹38,000 crore.
The full 33km corridor will connect Mumbai's southern, central, and western regions, enhancing overall urban mobility.
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Upon completion, the line will operate between Colaba and SEEPZ, covering the journey in about one hour.
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The first phase is planned to be operational next month, whilst the second phase could start by 2025.
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MMRCL anticipates that both phases of the project will serve approximately 1.7 million commuters daily.
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Trains are expected to have a frequency of 3 to 4 minutes, with each train able to accommodate at least 2,500 passengers.
The project faced several delays due to challenges at the Aarey depot, including tree-cutting permission issues and slow station construction.
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Are you looking forward to its inauguration?
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