It has been learnt that constructional issues have forced the MMRDA to operate the VAG corridor in phases.

In the first phase, the metro will be operational only between Versova and Airport Road stations. “There are some issues related to construction near Asalpha station, due to which chances are that we might have to operate metro line in phases. We will try and see to it that the line between Versova and Airport Road station is operational by mid 2013,” MMRDA Commissioner Rahul Asthana said.