Phase-1 of Mumbai`s first underground Metro corridor, the aqua line, stretching from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, became operational for the public on Monday morning, news agency PTI reported.

Mumbai: The MMRCL finally began its operation of Mumbai Metro 3 on Monday from 11 am and excited Mumbai were eagerly seen waiting for the first ride in the city's first underground Metro rail line. The elated commuters shared their experience of their first ride on social media and several videos have surfaced online.

Mumbai's first underground metro, the Aqua Line, will open from October 7. This line runs between Bandra-Kurla Complex and Aarey. Prime Minister Naren

Mumbais first underground Metro corridor, stretching from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Aarey became operational for the public on Monday.

The Metro operation on the stretch commenced for the public at 11 am, amid cheers from passengers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 12.69 km long phase-1 of the BKC to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3.

The much-awaited phase one of the city's maiden underground Metro – Line 3 or Aqua Line – from Aarey Colony-JVLR to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), officially commenced operations on Monday after it was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 5.

Mumbai's first underground Metro corridor, the aqua line's phase-1, stretching from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey became operational for the public on Monday morning