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Chennai: To make travelling via metro easier and hassle-free, Chennai Metro Rail will run share autos along its metro network stations for commuters. This is part of the plan to offer last mile connectivity to those travelling via metro. Chennai Metro officials are going to invite tenders for the project soon. As per the plan, commuter will get a chance to the closest destination at a fee and take an auto to reach the destination. As per officials at Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), tenders for the project will be invited soon. The CMRL officials shared that the lowest bidder will get the contract and get a chance to ply share autos along with elevated and underground stretches. Most probably Tata Magic vans would be operated throughout their metro rail network. Currently small buses were run at few Chennai Metro stations. Commuters were not very happy as the buses were less and the frequency was low. Most commuters felt that the bus facility should be provided at other stretches to...

Chennai: The International Rail Coach Expo (IRCE) is all set to roll the carpets for reputed rail car and equipment builders in Chennai. The three-day expo that begins from Thursday will for the first time highlight rail coaches and train sets. The exhibition is ideal platform for those looking to showcasing their innovative products and technology to a worldwide audience. IRCE is a unique expo as it aims to bring various suppliers on one platform in order to create synergised association and partnering in Make in India initiative. The expo is organised and managed by Coach Factory, popularly known as ICF , under the Ministry of Railways, in coordination with CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) and RITES Ltd. – a PSU under Ministry of Railways Key Features of the Expo are as follows: Selected Rail Coach and train sets for exhibit for the first time in India 100+ exhibitors from 10+ countries Conferences/seminars on focused subjects on Rail Coach and Train sets Key brands fro...

Chennai: The team headed by the commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) has started its inspection drive for the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) from Monday morning onwards. In the first phase the team will begin inspection of the upline between Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro lines. The upline Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro line is approximately 5.62km stretch. Whereas, the downline which is 2.5km falls between Central Metro and Nehru Park will also be checked by the team. The inspection will be also cover the 4.5km stretch that falls between Little Mount and AG-DMS, once the inspection for Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro lines are done. K A Manohar, Railway safety commissioner, southern circle in a press briefing before the inspection had communicated that various parameters are inspected like the passenger safety as well as other amenities offered to commuters. The team will carry out checks of stations, firefighting systems, tunnels and calibration of the trains. Railway safety commissioner...