**Mumbai Metro Line-3 Train Evacuated Near Santacruz Station Following Technical Issue**
A Mumbai Metro train bound for Worli on the Aqua Line (Metro Line-3) was evacuated on Friday afternoon after experiencing a technical issue near Santacruz station, according to a statement by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL).
**Evacuation at Santacruz Station**
The incident occurred at 2:44 pm when the train, heading towards Acharya Atre Chowk, developed a snag just before entering Santacruz station. While some passengers reported seeing smoke inside the train, MMRCL clarified that no fire or smoke was detected.
In an official statement, MMRCL said, “On Friday at 2:44 pm, a train moving towards Acharya Atre Chowk faced a technical issue while approaching Santacruz station. As a precautionary measure, the train was safely evacuated at Santacruz platform.”
**Train Shifted for Inspection**
Following the evacuation, the affected train was moved to the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) loop line for a detailed technical inspection. Although the service on the affected stretch was cancelled temporarily, all other metro services continued to operate as scheduled.
MMRCL expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers and thanked them for their cooperation. “Passenger safety remains our highest priority, and necessary protocols were promptly followed to ensure safe operations,” the statement added.
**Context: Metro Line-3 Expansion**
This incident comes just months after the Acharya Atre Chowk–Aarey JVLR stretch of Metro Line-3 became operational on May 10, 2025. Prior to that, the BKC–Aarey JVLR stretch had opened on October 7, 2024.
The Aqua Line, spanning 33.5 km from Colaba to Aarey via BKC, is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor. It is designed to significantly ease the city’s notorious traffic congestion.
Currently, Metro Line-3 is partially operational. According to sources, the final extension to Colaba is expected to become operational within a few weeks, completing the long-awaited corridor.
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