Phase 1 of Mumbai underground Metro 3 set for September launch

21 Aug 2024 CW Team

Mumbai's much-anticipated underground Metro 3 line, connecting Colaba, Bandra, and SEEPZ, is set to launch its first phase between the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Aarey by September this year, according to a report by the source.

Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), confirmed this timeline, attributing delays in Phase 1 to outstanding mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work, particularly at airport stations where construction of entry and exit points is still ongoing.

Phase 1 comprises three packages "Package 5, 6, and 7" encompassing the SEEPZ, MIDC, and Marol stations. Work on Package 6, which includes the Sahar, T1, and T2 stations, is still in progress. The ancillary building at Sahar Road station, featuring entry and exit points, is nearing completion with escalator testing currently underway.

The T1 station, a major hub with substantial commercial space, has faced delays due to the late start of entry and exit construction. This was further complicated by Mumbai International Airport Limited?s (MIAL) plans for overhead commercial development, necessitating the station's construction at a greater depth than initially planned. Temporary entry and exit lobbies are currently being used to facilitate passenger movement. A comprehensive safety review, including assessments of all commuter-related features such as lifts, escalators, and staircases, will be conducted before a full proposal for CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety) certification is submitted for the commissioning of Metro 3 Phase 1.

With the current progress, Ashwini Bhide indicated that the commissioning of Phase 1 is expected by mid-September, paving the way for full operations by 2025. (IE & FE)

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