Metro Phase 3: Timelines, Cost Escalation, and Ground Reality in Commuter Corridorsमेट्रो फेज ३: वेळापत्रक, खर्चवाढ आणि प्रवाशांचा अनुभव

Phase 3 metro promise was faster commutes and cleaner air. On ground, picture is mixed: station shells rise quickly, but feeder connectivity and pedestrian safety lag behind schedule. Commuters in eastern corridor said average travel time dropped by 22 to 35 minutes on completed stretches. However, last-mile autos now charge surge fares during peak exits, offsetting savings for many lower-income riders. Transport economists suggest city must publish corridor-level cost-benefit dashboard monthly, including ridership quality metrics, not only headline numbers.