Reliance Jio, ACES India Sign 25-Year Pact For 4G, 5G Connectivity On Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3
Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line-3 is set to offer uninterrupted 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across its underground stations, tunnels and passenger areas following a 25-year agreement between Reliance Jio and ACES India Private Limited, news agency ANI reported. Under the long-term partnership, Jio will deliver mobile telecom services through digital infrastructure established by ACES India, […]
Aqua Line Metro Likely To Restore Mobile Connectivity After Months Of Complaints
Passengers travelling on Mumbai Metro Line-3, popularly known as the Aqua Line, are expected to soon regain uninterrupted mobile network access across the underground corridor after months of connectivity issues. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) has awarded telecom infrastructure rights to major telecom operators to resume voice and data services throughout the Metro-3 […]
South Mumbai To Get Metro Line 11; International Firms Submit Bids For Pre-Construction Planning
January 27, 2026: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has received bids from three international consultancy firms for interim consultancy services on the proposed 17.51-km Metro Line 11 project. According to a Hindustan Times report, the bidders are Systra MVA Consulting, Padeco and Oriental Consultants Global. MMRCL is expected to appoint one of the firms […]
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Set To Reshape Property Markets In South And Central Mumbai
January 12, 2026: Mumbai Metro Line 3 is emerging as a key driver of change in the real estate landscape of South and Central Mumbai, with its impact extending across property values, rental demand, and commercial activity. By creating a seamless north–south underground link between South Mumbai and the western suburbs, the corridor strengthens access […]
Mumbai’s Metro 3 Success Fuels Demand For More Underground Corridors In Delhi
November 29, 2025: The successful execution of Mumbai’s fully underground Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) has strengthened calls for future Delhi Metro corridors to also be built below ground. This update emerged during a detailed presentation on the planning and delivery of the Colaba–SEEPZ corridor, India’s first entirely underground metro system. The achievement has now […]
Meticulous Planning And Public Trust Drove Success Of Mumbai’s Underground Metro, Says MMRC MD Ashwini Bhide
November 28, 2025: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director and Additional Chief Secretary to the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Ashwini Bhide, said on Thursday that mega infrastructure initiatives such as the Metro network and the Coastal Road are crucial to ensuring smooth and efficient transportation across Mumbai. Speaking at the late BG Deshmukh Memorial Lecture Series […]
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 Carries 38.6 Lakh Commuters In October, Marks Surge In Ridership
November 03, 2025: The recently inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, has recorded impressive ridership numbers in its first full month of operation, signalling growing commuter trust in the city’s underground metro network. According to official data, the Aqua Line carried 38,63,741 passengers between October 1 and 31, reflecting consistent […]
Mumbai Metro-3’s ‘No-Network’ Zone Sparks Debate: Digital Detox Or Connectivity Lapse?
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s newly operational Metro-3 line, stretching from Aarey to Cuffe Parade, has become the centre of a spirited public debate. While the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced free WiFi for commuters, the absence of mobile network coverage inside the underground corridor continues to frustrate passengers. Metro-3, the city’s first fully […]
MMRCL Invites Tenders For Mumbai Metro Line 11: Underground Corridor To Link Anik Depot And Gateway Of India
October 22, 2025: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has floated tenders to appoint an interim consultant for the proposed Metro Line 11, a 17.4-kilometre fully underground corridor connecting Anik Depot to the Gateway of India, according to a Mid-Day report. The tender, released on Diwali day, represents a significant step toward expanding Mumbai’s […]
Mobile Network Outage Disrupts First Day Of Operations On Mumbai’s Underground Metro Line 3
October 11, 2025: Mumbai’s first fully underground metro line, Metro Line 3, encountered a major mobile network outage on its first full operational day, leaving thousands of commuters without access to calls, mobile data, or UPI-based payment apps. The disruption affected users across all telecom providers and raised concerns about digital infrastructure preparedness in large-scale […]