First Look Of Mumbai Metro 3: Underground Aqua Line Begins Operations From Today With Fares Starting At ₹10

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Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

1st Underground Metro

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Aarey Col. To JVLR

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Cost Of Construction

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Mumbai Metro Line 3

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Aqua Line Schedule

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Metro Line 3 Fare

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Mobility Card

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Fully Operational

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