Chennai metro rail stations will get hi-tech AC
Posted on: 03/May/2017 9:28:24 PM
The stations in the section from Koyambedu - Thirumangalam - Anna Nagar - Shenoy Nagar - Pachaiyappa College - Kilpauk - Nehru Park are being constructed with the latest hi-tech and facilities. Especially, the air-conditioning is done with the latest hi-tech equipment and gadgets.
The Chennai Metro tunnel corridor is at 17 metres below the normal ground level. The ticket counters are located at 8 metres below the ground level.
In order to make the temperature/climate conditions uniform and better at this underground level and also to provide the passenger with some comfort level, the entire section is being air-conditioned.
In Chennai Metro city, the summer so far has been quite severe and temperature has crossed 104 Degrees Fahrenheit a few days. So, in order to provide the passenger some protection from the oppressive heat and avoid suffocation or breathing problems, several tests were carried out and then the ventilation and air-conditioning facilities have been installed.
Thermometers have been fitted is the station platforms.The temperature will also be flashed on the electronic screens.
Precautionary equipment has been installed for the first ever time in the country to prevent the passengers from falling down. The air-conditioning equipment is imported from England.
