<p>The underground Mumbai Metro Line-3 will bring in several environmental benefits, according to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corp Ltd (MMRCL).</p>.<p>The Metro Line-3 will lead to a reduction in vehicular trips by 6.65 lakh/day and reduced fuel consumption of 3.54 lakh litres/day</p>.<p>The corridor will reduce 2.61 lakhs tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.</p>.<p>“There would be a 35% reduction in traffic on road and reduction in noise pollution,” officials of MMRCL said. </p>.<p>According to the officials, smart LED lighting systems with automatic light control features will reduce energy consumption.</p>.<p>“The adoption of roof-mounted air conditioning with Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) scheme will result in 4-5% energy saving. The automatic control system for CO2 and Humidity inbuilt with the air-conditioning system of Metro cars will result in better passenger comfort in all climate conditions.</p>
<p>The underground Mumbai Metro Line-3 will bring in several environmental benefits, according to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corp Ltd (MMRCL).</p>.<p>The Metro Line-3 will lead to a reduction in vehicular trips by 6.65 lakh/day and reduced fuel consumption of 3.54 lakh litres/day</p>.<p>The corridor will reduce 2.61 lakhs tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.</p>.<p>“There would be a 35% reduction in traffic on road and reduction in noise pollution,” officials of MMRCL said. </p>.<p>According to the officials, smart LED lighting systems with automatic light control features will reduce energy consumption.</p>.<p>“The adoption of roof-mounted air conditioning with Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) scheme will result in 4-5% energy saving. The automatic control system for CO2 and Humidity inbuilt with the air-conditioning system of Metro cars will result in better passenger comfort in all climate conditions.</p>