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Harsh Goenka Hails Mumbai Metro Line 3, Says It Beats Paris, London and New York

His viral post sharpened scrutiny of Mumbai’s road quality.

Overview

  • The industrialist took his first ride on February 28 and said the experience on the Aqua Line surpassed metros in Paris, London and New York.
  • He described a spotless station, an on-time train and an efficient, well‑managed system that felt remarkably uncrowded.
  • Goenka shared selfies and his account on X, and news outlets reported fast-growing engagement with the post.
  • He questioned why comparable standards are not applied to city roads, prompting wider conversation about infrastructure priorities.
  • Mumbai’s first fully underground 33.5 km corridor with 27 stations opened in October, has crossed 3 crore rides, and a police survey cited about a 30% congestion drop near CSMT.