Chennai Metro to go underneath historic Cooum

[Mr.Ryu]

JJ was really stupid to trust Sasi to the extend she was almost going to overthrow JJ,

Now as they are split and not seeing face to face JJ must deliver on her poll issues frist from Power to bringing TN to front of development also io here she has cleared 35Crore for police force for vehicle and weapon thats good

 

[Mad Indian]

Further more discussion of TN politics unrelated to metro can happen here

http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/politics-society/32032-tamil-nadu-politics.html

 

[Sridhar]

Jayalalithaa flags off Chennai metro trial run, first phase from 2014

Read more at: Jayalalithaa flags off Chennai metro trial run, first phase from 2014

 

[anoop_mig25]

BRTS is working fine in Ahmedabad isn't it?

Delhi BRTS is an illthought, unplanned and poorly implemented project. Why blame the horse if you cannot ride?

OFF topic but doesnt Indore too has some short of BRTS and it think its working well

 

[cobra commando]

New Co Takes Over Metro
Station Works


New Co Takes Over Metro Station Works - The New Indian Express

 

[cobra commando]

Metro rail begins trial runs on second track

CHENNAI: A trial run of a metro rail train was conducted on the second line between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar. The line was recently electrified. "We operated a train once soon after electrification. This is the second trial. Regular trials began from Thursday on the parallel line from CMBT to Ashok Nagar," said a senior Chennai Metro Rail Ltd official. The stretch is part of the CMBT-Alandur-St Thomas Mount elevated line scheduled to be opened for traffic early next year. Two trains were pulled using a diesel locomotive at different speeds. Overhead power cables will be tested, after which rakes with metro rail engines will be tested. Officials will monitor performance of the tracks and the different parameters of the train in the coming days. Several trials will have to be carried out before the line can be opened. The line till Ashok Nagar is ready and work on laying tracks and installing overhead cables from Ashok Nagar to Alandur is underway. The viaduct till Alandur station over Kathipara flyover is complete. Sources said CMRL officials planned to extend trials to Alandur as early as possible. Trials on the first track, began in November last year. The train is also being run as a showpiece. Meanwhile, trains manufactured at Alstom's facility in Sri City have started to arrive at Koyambedu depot. The third set of trains, of the 33 to be made at the factory, reached the depot a few days ago. These trains are first tested on a test track, then hauled to the elevated line using a diesel locomotive before being run as part of routine trials. CMRL has awarded contracts to new companies to complete station work that the earlier contractor could not finish on Koyambedu-St Thomas Mount stretch.

Metro rail begins trial runs on second track - The Times of India

 

[cobra commando]

Chennai Metro Rail conducts trial run between Ashok Nagar and Alandur

CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) on Sunday conducted its first trial run of its trains between Ashok Nagar and Alandur. "Track laying and electrification have been completed up to Alandur. Regular trial runs will now happen between Koyambedu and Alandur," said a press release from CMRL. The trial run on the five-km stretch was overseen by officials from CMRL, including its MD Pankaj Bansal. Officials of the coach manufacturer -- Alstom -- were also present. In February, CMRL conducted its first-ever trial run between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar. Trial runs are meant to check if the coaches are running well, if the tracks are aligned properly and if overhead cables are functioning properly. Once completed, these trains will have an average speed of 35kmph and a maximum speed of 85kmph.
Chennai Metro Rail conducts trial run between Ashok Nagar and Alandur - The Times of India