All posts tagged: underground metro

Soni Razdan reviews Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line after her first ride: ‘Spanking clean, cool, efficient and just wow’

Soni Razdan reviews Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line after her first ride: ‘Spanking clean, cool, efficient and just wow’

Published by Webster

Veteran actor and Alia Bhatt‘s mother, Soni Razdan, recently experienced Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line. The actor took her maiden ride on the city’s underground metro and shared glimpses from the journey on social media, giving her followers a quick review of the much-talked-about metro corridor. Soni documented parts of her commute, revealing that she was pleasantly surprised by how smooth, clean and efficient the experience turned out to be. Soni Razdan shared pictures from her metro ride. Soni Razdan takes Mumbai metro On Friday, Soni took to Instagram to post a couple of videos and photos from her recent trip to Cuffe Parade using the Aqua Line. In one of the clips, she was seen walking along the passage leading to the platform and waving at the camera. She also shared a selfie from inside the metro, posing with a friend while seated in the coach. Interestingly, fellow passengers appeared unaware of her presence and did not recognise the actor, allowing Soni to enjoy the ride like any regular commuter quietly. Along with the photos …

Second phase of Gurugram Metro to be constructed elevated, tender to be floated in January

Second phase of Gurugram Metro to be constructed elevated, tender to be floated in January

Published by Parlour News

The tender for the second phase of the Gurugram Metro will be floated in mid-January, with the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) set to construct an elevated corridor for this section, said officials familiar with the matter on Wednesday. Construction work of Gurugram Metro underway at the casting yard in Sector 33 in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/HT) A senior GMRL official said the decision to opt for an elevated route was taken after a feasibility study. “A study was conducted on the feasibility of underground metro, and it was found that an elevated section is more appropriate. We will apprise the ministry of housing and urban affairs about the reasons soon,” the official said. Officials said the tender for the second phase is in its final stages and will be submitted to the funding agency for vetting before being floated in January. “The finalisation is taking shape. In the next six to seven days, it will be sent for approval,” an official said. When asked why the underground option was ruled out, the senior official said …

Deserted Platforms, Low Footfall At Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Metro Station Days After Launch

Deserted Platforms, Low Footfall At Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Metro Station Days After Launch

Published by Webster

Last Updated:May 22, 2025, 23:28 IST A key issue affecting passenger experience appears to be the non-functional ticket vending machine at the station Metro Line 3, which currently runs between Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Acharya Atre Chowk, spans 9.77 kilometres and is entirely underground. (PTI file photo) Just days after its grand inauguration, the newly opened Siddhivinayak Metro Station on Mumbai Metro Line 3 is witnessing an unexpectedly low footfall, the Free Press Journal reported. On Wednesday, at around 12:15 PM, Platform No. 1 of the station — which serves trains bound for Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk — appeared almost empty. This comes despite the line being part of one of Mumbai’s most anticipated infrastructure projects and having been launched with much fanfare on May 10. The high-profile event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. However, more than a week later, commuters seem to be largely absent from several stations along the route, including Siddhivinayak. A key issue affecting passenger experience appears …

Metro-3 Completes Trial Till Cuffe Parade: Set For July Launch, How Aqua Line Will Help Mumbai Commuters

Metro-3 Completes Trial Till Cuffe Parade: Set For July Launch, How Aqua Line Will Help Mumbai Commuters

Published by Webster

Last Updated:March 02, 2025, 18:41 IST Mumbai Metro-3 Aqua Line: The MMRC, in a release, said it had achieved a “historic milestone” with this trial, adding that it demonstrated the readiness of key infrastructure elements, including rolling stock, tracks, and civil works The MMRC team (top right) celebrates the Metro-3 (left) milestone; the indicator flashing ‘Cuffe Parade’ as the approaching station. (X) The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Friday achieved a significant milestone towards completion of the city’s first underground corridor, as a trial train reached Cuffe Parade station, the last point of the 33.5-km Metro-3, also known as the aqua line. The MMRC, in a release, said it had achieved a “historic milestone” with this trial, adding that it demonstrated the readiness of key infrastructure elements, including rolling stock, tracks, and civil works. “The arrival of train trial at Cuffe Parade, covering a 10.99 km stretch from Acharya Atrey Chowk to Cuffe Parade, marks a crucial step toward the commissioning of Phase 2B,” the release stated. ALSO READ | Mumbai Metro-3 Running, …

Mumbai: Trial Run of Underground Aqua Line Metro Begins

Published by Webster

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Sunday flagged the trial run of its underground metro project called Aqua Line in the city. Videos of the trial run were widely shared on Twitter, with Mumbaikars wanting to experience the metro run first hand. Sevreral users extended their gratitude towards the Mahashtra government, including CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. Mumbai Metro MD Ashwini Bhide, who headed the project, was also thanked on social media. Meanwhile last month, the process of financial closure for line number 1 of the upcoming Navi Mumbai metro project was completed with the signing of an agreement between CIDCO and ICICI Bank for the Rs 500 crore line of credit, a PTI report said. Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 project is a three-coach metro train. The 11.1-km Belapur to Pendhar stretch of the project comprises 11 stations. “City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) signed an agreement for the industrial line of credit for Rs 500 crore with the Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI). With this, …