India, Oct. 14 -- Work on Metro Line 2-also known as the Yellow Line-which will connect Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs, is progressing steadily, according to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) officials. Divided into two segments, Line 2A and Line 2B, the corridor is being opened in phases.

Line 2A, connecting Dahisar to DN Nagar in Andheri West, is already operational. Line 2B, which extends from DN Nagar to Mandale in Mankhurd, is currently under construction, with trial runs underway on its first phase-a 5.3-km stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden in Chembur. This phase is expected to become operational by December.

MMRDA plans to open the second phase, from DN Nagar to Saraswat Nagar in Khar, by nex...