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Chennai: On Sunday when commuters would want a hassle-free travel, many who took Chennai metro had to face trouble due to technical snag. As per reports, metro services were disrupted for nearly 30 minutes at the Kilpauk station. The issue happened in the evening when a train malfunctioned. Commuters had to wait for almost 30 minutes before the services were resumed. On the other hand Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) spokesperson asserted that the services resumed within 10 minutes. While asking metro rail commuters who took the train to the Kilpauk route share that the services were disrupted for over 30 minutes. Till that only single line was operational, until the metro rail that developed technical issues was towed back to Koyambedu Metro station with the help of another train. Due to this issue, direct metro trains plying from Chennai Central to St Thomas Mount and Airport were affected for some time with the trains were run up till Shenoy Nagar. Metro rail sources on the basis...

Chennai: With the view to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, metro stations in India are racing up to offer electric charging facilities. After Hyderabad Metro, Chennai Metro is all set to set up infrastructure for powering e-bikes and e-cars at various metro stations. To offer this facility, Chennai Metro is expected to sign an agreement with Power Grid Corporation of India. [caption id="attachment_14013" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Electric Car Charging Stations[/caption] The move to offer electric charging points at metro stations is tune with the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP). The aim of the plan is to accomplish national fuel security by promoting electric and hybrid in the country. Chennai Metro moving in the direction will soon be offering electric charging points at earmarked stations in first phase. As per the officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the EV charging points will be made available at St. Thomas Moun...