Technical snag disrupts underground Metro services in Mumbai
Mumbai's Metro Line 3 faced significant disruptions due to a technical issue during the morning rush hour, causing confusion among commuters. This incident marks the second major disruption in recent weeks, following a fire incident earlier in May. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited confirmed that services were restored after the fault was addressed, but did not provide details on the nature of the issue.
- ▪Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, experienced disruptions during morning rush hours.
- ▪The disruption lasted 40-50 minutes, affecting many office-goers.
- ▪Passengers reported a lack of communication from authorities regarding the issue.
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Services on Mumbai’s Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, were disrupted due to a technical snag during morning rush hours on Friday (May 22, 2026), leaving commuters stranded amid confusion and overcrowding.This is the second major disruption on the 33.5-km-long corridor. On May 6, train services on the Aqua Line, which runs between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) in the northern suburbs, were hit due to a fire at T2 Airport station. Mumbai Metro lines 2B and 9 to be launched today: All you need to knowThe latest disruption, which lasted 40-50 minutes, affected office-goers during rush hour, with passengers accusing the authorities of not sharing timely updates.
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