The rapid urbanization has led to a high growth in the number of vehicles leading to traffic congestions, higher air pollution, associated health risks, and higher number of road accidents leading to loss of life. Therefore, it is necessary to plan public urban transport projects in a sustainable way to support the desired economic growth, protect the environment and to improve the quality of life. In the congested urban landscape an underground metro system can provide a safe and comfortable transportation option. However, construction of underground stations and tunnels pose significant design and construction challenges. This presentation will cover case studies involving challenges in design and construction of underground stations in soft saturated ground conditions. The importance of instrumentation and monitoring will also be illustrated with a real-life case.