After the launch of the Chennai Metro Rail service between Koyambedu and Alandur the officials were looking at the possibility of tapping solar energy.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is gearing up on top speed to complete all its works. CMRL is likely to conduct a trial run next month on the 5-km underground stretch from Koyambedu to Shenoy Nagar.
According to reliable sources the Chennai Metro Rail is likely to conduct a trial run in the 5 km underground stretch from Koyambedu to Shenoy Nagar next month.
Phase-I of Chennai Metro Rail has two corridors, a 23.1-km stretch (Washermanpet to Airport) and another of 22 km (Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount).
MRTS to merge with Chennai Metro Rail
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Southern Railway plans to speed up integration of the Chennai Beach-Velacherry MRTS line with the network.
The Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) successfully conducted an inspection trial run between Alandur and Airport recently using a self-propelled Overhead Maintenance Vehicle (OME).
The total length of the Phase I of the project is 45 kms, Washermanpet to Airport 23.1 kms and Chennai Central to St.Thomas Mount 22 kms, initially nine trains will be deployed for operations from Koyambedu to Alandur covering a distance of 10 kms.
