Chennai Metro | Power installation soon for North Metro line
Chennai: In keeping with the deadline of two years to connect North Chennai with metro network, work for the same is in full swing. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will be installing a critical power installation system, which is imperative to set up transit system operation. A tender has already been invited for installation of the system. As per report by March 2020, the city’s Chennai metro network linking Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar stretch will be ready. This will be phase 1 extension covering 9km stretch. CMRL floating the tender for the same hints that they want to speed up work. The metro officials want to finalise the firm that will be designing, manufacturing and installing overhead equipment (OHE) along the line of the track and integrated power supply needed to operation stations and trains. The shortlisted firm will be expected to test and commission the critical elements of the project. Selected contractor will also have to train CMRL staff to offer techn...