Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro to be commissioned by November 2012

[caption id=“attachment_127211” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=" The first Metro line being constructed on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar route will be commissioned by November 2012. Representational image from the MMRDA website."] [/caption] Mumbai: The first Metro line being constructed on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar route will be commissioned by November 2012, while the first phase of mono rail stretching from Chembur to Wadala should start operation by August 2012, Textile minister Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan, who is the gaurdian minister of Mumbai suburbs said at a review meeting of MMRDA officials yesterday. The minister reviewed the deadlines of various important infrastructure projects and asked the MMRDA to stick to the deadlines. The minister directed the authorities to expedite the Mumbai Trans Habour Link, Mumbai Urban Transport Project on war footing. “If there are issues concerning rehabilitation, they should be sorted out with discussions with the local people,” he said. PTI