In yet another step towards the launch of the next
service, Chennai Metro Rail has started a trial run between Alandur and
Chennai airport.
But, it is to be noted that this trial run was carried out with an Over Head Maintenance Vehicle and not with trains.
As
part of the inspection process before the launch, Chennai Metro Rail
conducted the first trial run with the vehicle. The trial run with
trains is likely to be carried out in a month.
According
to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the trial run may be
done only after the electrification and signalling are complete on this
stretch.
“We began the electrification and
signalling sometime ago and hope to complete it soon. The construction
of stations is also going well. Meanwhile, the trial run with trains for
the other stretch between Little Mount and Alandur started in November
itself,” an official said.
Officials noted the ramp work between Chennai airport and Nanganallur road station was quite challenging.
“The
covering of the viaduct for a brief length from Alandur to prevent
interference of signal to flights may also be completed soon,” an
official said.
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