Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Tuesday travelled by the newly operational Mumbai Metro Line-3 corridor after attending nearly seven to 10 meetings throughout the day. With little time left before boarding a flight on Tuesday evening, Shinde opted for the metro line instead of road transport to reach his destination faster.
Sources close to Shinde, who accompanied him on the metro, said the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman was delighted with the experience and described the Line-3 service as an important addition to Mumbai’s urban infrastructure. Further, during his conversation on the metro, Shinde is said to have discussed the project and maintained that such infrastructure not only strengthens the city’s image but also provides much-needed relief to daily commuters.
Mumbai Metro Line-3 is the city’s first fully underground metro corridor.
Spread across 33.5 km, it connects Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai to Aarey in the north and comprises 27 stations. Key locations on the route include Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Worli, Churchgate, and Kalbadevi, making it one of the most crucial connectivity projects for the city.
`Ram Shinde praised Mumbai Metro Line-3 for cutting pollution and congestion`
“Shinde also highlighted the environmental benefits of improved public transport, noting that fewer vehicles on roads would help reduce traffic congestion and pollution, making Mumbai a cleaner and more efficient city,” the source added.
Ashwini Bhide, a Maharashtra-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently serving as the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation’s Managing Director and Additional Chief Secretary in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ office, has played a key role in steering the development of Line-3, the city’s landmark underground metro project.
Not only the legislative council chairman but several other prominent personalities are also opting to travel by Mumbai Metro Line-3. Earlier this month, National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ashish Chauhan too travelled by the Aqua Line to beat the city’s traffic, highlighting how the right infrastructure projects can greatly improve Mumbai’s mobility and daily commuting experience.
