Mumbai’s Metro rail authority is exploring non-fare revenue options as the city builds its first underground corridor. If all goes well, real estate establishments will be able to build a direct subway access from their basements to the nearest metro station, all for a one-time fee.
The underground line, Mumbai Metro Line 3, covers 33 kilometres and connects the city’s airport terminals and three prominent business districts.
“MMRCL (Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation) has received 12 expressions of interest (EoIs) submissions for direct access,” said an MMRCL official. A direct access connects establishments in the vicinity of a metro station through a dedicated

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