Mumbai Metro Line 3 Boosts Services from Jan 5 to Combat Congestion

• Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will increase daily train services starting January 5.
• The move aims to ease congestion and reduce peak-hour crowding for commuters on the Aarey JVLR–Cuffe Parade corridor.
• Weekday services will rise to 292 daily trips (+27), and Saturday trips to 236 (from 209); Sunday schedule remains unchanged.
• Additional trains will run from 5:55 am, improving connectivity and reducing waiting times.
• The Aqua Line carried over 3.86 million passengers in its first month (Oct 1-31), highlighting strong demand.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Metro Line 3 enhances services from January 5 to improve commuter experience and reduce crowding.