Trials between Koyambedu to Ashok Nagar by Feb 15
Chennai:
The much awaited inaugural trial run of Chennai Metro rail was conducted in a 1.5 kilometre stretch of Wednesday and Chennaites could soon see the metro train chugging between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar in the next two weeks.
The suspense over the trial run, which was scheduled to be held earlier this month, got over at 9.30 am when the train started from train started from the yard, crossed over the ramp and reached the regular line in the viaduct also known as shunting neck.
It was conducted under the watchful eyes of Metro rail managing director P K Bansal along with other Chennai metro rail officials, General Consultants and officials from Alstom.
A metro rail spokesman said that the spokesman said that the trials on the 1.5km stretch will continue for the next six to seven days. After which trials will be conducted on the viaduct from Koyambedu to Ashok Nagar station next month.
Interestingly, sources said further work on Washermenpet to Tiruvotiyur corridor will begin after getting clearance from the Union government. Sources also stated that a detailed project report will also be prepared for the second phase of the project only after the government selects the route.
Meanwhile, Chennai Metro Rail has called for tenders after terminating the contract to Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited for the delay in construction of railway stations on the elevated stretch from Koyambedu to St Thomas Mount.
A CMRL spokesman said that it would be finalized by the end of February. This comes as Chennai metro rail is making efforts to meet the June-July deadline so that Chennaites can start enjoying 11km metro rail ride on elevated stretch between Koyambedu and St Thomas Mount.
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