Chennai:
The 10km elevated stretch from Koyambedu to Alandur will be thrown
open for inspection by Commissioner of Rail safety in Bangalore next
week to seek his clearance for the commercial run even as Metro Rail is set to prepare a detailed project report for the second phase in three corridors.
The anxiety of Chennaites to board the train has been growing even
though the project has been hit by series of delays.
“The stretch is ready for inspection. Once we get the clearance then
it is up to the state government to give us the date for commencement
of operations,” the official said.
It is also likely that the initial commercial run would be done
manually and with some of the minor works pending. To a query on
whether the fares have been fixed or not, the official said everything
would be done once the clearance is given by rail safety commissioner.
The work in the underground stretch is progressing smoothly. Track
works are in progress at underground section between Egmore Metro and
Nehru Park and between Thirumangalam and Shenoy Nagar.
Meanwhile, the detailed project report for the second phase is going
to be prepared. Chennai Metro Rail has identified three corridors in
the second phase. These include Madhavaram to Lighthouse (17 Km),
Koyambedu to Injambakkam (27 Km) and Madhavaram to Perumbakkam (32
Km).
The consultant who will selected through the tenders will conduct
topographic survey to establish the alignment, right of way, locations
of stations, interchange points, maintenance depots and identification
of land reservation requirements, building lines, number of properties
affected, etc., along the metro Corridor
The consultant will also carryout preliminary Environmental Impact
(EIA) study along the suggested corridors and propose Environment
Management Plan (EMP) for construction and operation phase.
Study will also devote special attention to impact on traffic during
construction, any adverse impact on the adjacent properties, business
in the area and the impact on general quality of life in the project
influence area. The Socio-economic impact in the area must be
realistically assessed and suitable mitigation measures recommended.
Factfile (suggested corridors):
Corridor 1
Madhavaram-Perambur–
road–Gemini-Radhakrishnan Salai-Luz-Lighthouse (17 Km)
Corridor 2
Koyambedu – Saligramam – Vadapalani – Kodambakkam - Panagal
Park–Nandanam-Luz–Mandeveli–
Nagar-Tiruvanmiyur–Kottivakkam -Injambakkam (27 Km)
Corridor 3
Madhavaram – Kolathur – Villivakkam - Anna Nagar west – Mugappair –
Maduravoyal – Valsarawakkam - Trade centre – OTA - Adambakkam –
Madipakkam – Kilkattalai - Medavakkam – Perumbakkam (32 Km)
The 10km elevated stretch from Koyambedu to Alandur will be thrown
open for inspection by Commissioner of Rail safety in Bangalore next
week to seek his clearance for the commercial run even as Metro Rail is set to prepare a detailed project report for the second phase in three corridors.
The anxiety of Chennaites to board the train has been growing even
though the project has been hit by series of delays.
“The stretch is ready for inspection. Once we get the clearance then
it is up to the state government to give us the date for commencement
of operations,” the official said.
It is also likely that the initial commercial run would be done
manually and with some of the minor works pending. To a query on
whether the fares have been fixed or not, the official said everything
would be done once the clearance is given by rail safety commissioner.
The work in the underground stretch is progressing smoothly. Track
works are in progress at underground section between Egmore Metro and
Nehru Park and between Thirumangalam and Shenoy Nagar.
Meanwhile, the detailed project report for the second phase is going
to be prepared. Chennai Metro Rail has identified three corridors in
the second phase. These include Madhavaram to Lighthouse (17 Km),
Koyambedu to Injambakkam (27 Km) and Madhavaram to Perumbakkam (32
Km).
The consultant who will selected through the tenders will conduct
topographic survey to establish the alignment, right of way, locations
of stations, interchange points, maintenance depots and identification
of land reservation requirements, building lines, number of properties
affected, etc., along the metro Corridor
The consultant will also carryout preliminary Environmental Impact
(EIA) study along the suggested corridors and propose Environment
Management Plan (EMP) for construction and operation phase.
Study will also devote special attention to impact on traffic during
construction, any adverse impact on the adjacent properties, business
in the area and the impact on general quality of life in the project
influence area. The Socio-economic impact in the area must be
realistically assessed and suitable mitigation measures recommended.
Factfile (suggested corridors):
Corridor 1
Madhavaram-Perambur–
road–Gemini-Radhakrishnan Salai-Luz-Lighthouse (17 Km)
Corridor 2
Koyambedu – Saligramam – Vadapalani – Kodambakkam - Panagal
Park–Nandanam-Luz–Mandeveli–
Nagar-Tiruvanmiyur–Kottivakkam -Injambakkam (27 Km)
Corridor 3
Madhavaram – Kolathur – Villivakkam - Anna Nagar west – Mugappair –
Maduravoyal – Valsarawakkam - Trade centre – OTA - Adambakkam –
Madipakkam – Kilkattalai - Medavakkam – Perumbakkam (32 Km)
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