By Apurva Bhatt

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, the implementing agency for the Rs 23,136 crore Colaba-Seepz corridor of metro rail here, has appointed Hong Kong-based Aecom Asia-led consortium as a consultant to assist it in developing the 33.5 km-long underground project.

The consortium, led by AECOM Asia, comprises Japan-based Padeco, LBG in USA and French firm Eqis Rail.

 

"The appointment of the general consultant paves way for the speedy implementation of the metro line 3 project and they will assist  Mumbai Metro rail Corporation(MMRCL) in design, supervision, quality control, safety and contract management," its Managing Director Sanjay Sethi said.