Mumbai’s newest lifeline, Metro Line 3, is facing public backlash over a critical accessibility failure due to the absence of descending escalators and elevators. Commuters have raised concerns, particularly about the stations connecting Mumbai Airport terminals, as flyers are being forced to haul heavy luggage down the stairs.

Accessibility Concerns at CSMIA Terminals

The Aqua Line, linking the city centre to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s (CSMIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, has become a subject of public criticism just weeks after its full opening. While the project was hailed as a game-changer in connectivity, the lack of descending accessibility infrastructure at CSMIA T-1 and CSMIA T-2 stations has frustrated many travellers, especially senior citizens using the

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