Ganpati Visarjan 2026: Mumbai Metro Aqua Line To Run All Night on Anant Chaturdashi
Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will operate continuously throughout the night during Anant Chaturdashi to help devotees commute safely and bypass heavy traffic during Ganpati Visarjan. 'Devotees heading to bid farewell to Ganapati Bappa will be able to take advantage of this special service', the Mumbai Metro 3 said in a post on X.
In a major relief for commuters and devotees participating in Anant Chaturdashi celebrations, the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line (Line 3) will operate continuously throughout the night. The decision has been implemented to accommodate the massive crowds expected on the streets as the city bids farewell to Lord Ganesha.
Easing Travel During Immersion Procession
"On the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) services will operate throughout the night for Ganapati Visarjan," Mumbai Metro 3 said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). It also stated that devotees who are heading to bid farewell to Ganapati Bappa will be able to take advantage of this special service. Anant Chaturdashi Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open or Closed on September 25? Check Details.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Services Will Operate Throughout the Night for Ganapati Visarjan
With lakhs of citizens stepping out for final immersion processions and visiting prominent immersion sites like Girgaon Chowpatty, traffic congestion and road closures are heavily impacting regular transit routes across Mumbai. The round-the-clock operation of the underground Aqua Line provides a vital public transit alternative, allowing late-night travelers and devotees to bypass heavy traffic blockades.
Managing Citywide Crowds
Authorities have implemented comprehensive traffic diversions, road closures, and parking restrictions across the metropolis to regulate movement during the festival's concluding day. The extended metro service aims to ensure safe, seamless, and efficient transit for citizens returning home after midnight from various immersion points and celebrations.
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