Mumbai's first underground metro line to launch on July 24: All about the route, stations, and timings

MUMBAI: Mumbai's first underground metro line, the 'Aqua Line' (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ), will start operations on July 24, aiming to ease the daily commute for the city's residents.
BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde made the announcement on social media, highlighting the significant benefits of the 33.5 km route from Aarey Colony to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).
“PM Narendra Modi had given the guarantee that Mumbaikars' lives will be made smooth, which is now going to be fulfilled,” Tawde shared on X.

The Aqua Line, which will greatly reduce traffic congestion, spans 33.5 km and houses 27 stations. The project, overseen by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), has seen an investment of over Rs 37,000 crores. Out of the 27 stations, 26 are underground.
The list of stations includes

Metro services will operate from 6.30am to 11.00pm, with frequent train arrivals. Trains will reach speeds up to 90 km/h, reducing a typically two-hour road journey to just 50 minutes by metro.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will manage the operation and maintenance of the Aqua Line, including the operation control centre, depot control centre, stations, running of trains, and maintenance of all metro infrastructure to ensure passenger safety. The contract with DMRC is set for ten years.
While the first phase launches this month, the entire project, including the second tunnel phase, is expected to be completed within the next eight months, promising further improvements to Mumbai's transportation system.