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Mumbai Metro Line 3 to Run Overnight on New Year’s Eve as City Adds Extra Trains and Buses

Officials say the move is meant to reduce traffic jams to improve safety for late-night travellers.

Overview

  • Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation will operate Line 3 from 10:30 pm on December 31 to 5:55 am on January 1, with regular service resuming at 5:55 am.
  • Central Railway will run four extra suburban services and Western Railway eight on New Year’s Eve, while BEST plans additional buses to popular destinations and heritage tours in South Mumbai.
  • Line 3 spans 33.5 km from Colaba to Aarey JVLR via BKC with 27 stations, all underground except Aarey JVLR.
  • The Aqua Line has been fully operational since October 9, 2025, following the final phase inauguration on October 8.
  • A widely shared first-ride review praised speed, cleanliness and safety but flagged complex station access, exterior upkeep, low in-coach announcements, limited late-evening hours and connectivity concerns.