India, Jan. 25 -- Construction of south Mumbai's second metro corridor, and another underground route, has moved a step closer, with three companies submitting bids to provide consultancy services for Mumbai Metro Line 11 (Anik Depot to Gateway of India).

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has received bids from Systra MVA Consulting, Padeco and Oriental Consultants Global for interim consultancy work for the proposed 17.51-km line. One of the three will be selected in the coming weeks to undertake key preparatory work before construction begins.

According to an MMRCL official, the appointed consultant will be responsible for conducting geotechnical surveys, finalising the corridor alignment and station layouts, and prepa...