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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CMRL eyes Dec launch for Porur-Poonamallee line
Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is targeting Dec for commissioning the 9.5-km elevated stretch between Porur Junction and Poonamallee Bypass, with full-scale testing now underway on both tracks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Friday, CMRL ran the first downline trial train from Porur to Poonamallee, after earlier testing the upline in May. The route includes 10 elevated stations and is linked to the Poonamallee Depot, which will serve as the central control point for upcoming rolling stock, power supply, and safety testing. Friday's trial was run at low speed (20kmph) for safety validation. "The same train will return on the upline at full speed today (Friday)," said CMRL managing director M A Siddique. Speed trials will progressively scale up to 70kmph, the line's design speed. Over the next three to four months, CMRL will test all six Alstom-supplied train sets, check rolling stock performance, and begin signal system trials. The line will be equipped for Unattended Train Operation (UTO) — driverless trains. "Initially, trains will be operated with a person onboard. Once confidence is built and systems stabilize, the operation will be fully driverless," Siddique said. The stretch also includes the double-decker segment at Kattupakkam, where the viaduct runs above a highway — completed last month. Siddique said that completing viaduct and track works in this section posed labour mobilisation challenges but was achieved on schedule. The newly charged Auxiliary Substation (ASS) at Poonamallee Bypass, powered by a 33kV supply from the receiving station at the depot, was also inaugurated on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This energizes key traction and station systems for the trial runs. Once the Porur–Poonamallee stretch opens, work will shift to the Porur–Vadapalani–Power House section and Alapakkam–Chennai Trade Centre segment, both targeted for major completion by June 2026. Meanwhile, tunnelling work from Pondy Bazaar to Kodambakkam is expected to finish by July.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day observances set in Jamestown, area
May 21—JAMESTOWN — Jamestown and area communities will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with programs and ceremonies. The Jamestown Patriotic Council is sponsoring the Memorial Day program starting at 9 a.m. Monday at Shady's in the Gladstone Inn & Suites, according to Theresa Haag, president of the council. Matthew Motschenbacher will speak on "Though Poppies Grow." Following the program, a naval ceremony will follow at Nickeus Park bridge which includes a 21-gun salute to honor those lost at sea. When the naval ceremony concludes, ceremonies will follow at the Jamestown cemeteries simultaneously, Haag said. Previously, ceremonies would move from cemetery to cemetery. The ceremonies that will occur simultaneously at the cemeteries include the raising and lowering of the U.S. flag, placing of the wreath/flag, taps and invocation/benediction. Local religious leaders helping with this include the Revs. Steve Berntson, Kerry Boese, Chad Wilhelm, Greg Allen, Stephanie Gossett and Bob Hoekstra, Haag said. The last program will be the Veterans' Memorial Wall ceremony at 11 a.m. at Fort Seward. Included will be a 21-gun salute and Gordie Johnson and Joel Hanson will be performing echo taps. A freewill donation luncheon will be served at the All Vets Club following the Fort Seward program. The lunch will be a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, chips, pickles and coffee, water and Kool-Aid. The Patriotic Council includes representatives of the Jamestown Drum and Bugle Corps, All Vets Club, American Legion Post 14 and Auxiliary, VFW Post 760 and Auxiliary, DAV Chapter 31, Vietnam Veterans and 20th Infantry Regiment, Fort Seward, Dakota Territory. American Legion Mayer-Morlock Post #250 will hold a Memorial Day program at the Gackle American Legion Hall at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in Gackle. Randy Entzminger will be the speaker on "80 Years Since Victory: Expectations of the Greatest Generation." Ceremonies at the Gackle and Alfred cemeteries will be followed by a potluck lunch open to everyone at the Gackle Legion Hall. Memorial Day services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Kensal Public School in Kensal. John Florhaug Post 103 and Squadron 103 of the American Legion will salute the dead at the city cemetery and St. John's Catholic cemetery immediately following the service. Lunch will be served at St. John's Catholic Church after the service and is sponsored by the Kensal City Cemetery Association. Adam Job Post 245 of the American Legion will hold a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Medina Public School gym, said Wayne Reardon, adjutant of the Legion. Speaker will be the Rev. Erik Weber, and the Medina Community Band will perform. After the program, the group will visit local cemeteries, then return to the American Legion and have dinner, served by English Lutheran Church, he said. The Memorial Day program at Pingree begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Edmunds-Pingree Community Center in Pingree. The speaker will be Carmen Keller of Fargo. After the program, the group will move to the cemetery and decorate the veterans' graves, said Mike Tompkins, president of the Pingree Cemetery Board, which sponsors the program. That will be followed by a noon meal by TJ's Catering. The Eckelson-Sanborn American Legion and Auxiliary Post 202 Memorial Day program begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sanborn, said Cheryl Foster, president of the Auxiliary. The speaker will be Morgan Foster, Ph.D. After the program, weather permitting, the group will go to the Sacred Heart and Fairview cemeteries. Lunch will follow at the Sanborn Community Center. Rice Deede American Legion Post 205 of Woodworth will hold its Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Pettibone Cemetery, said Arvin Goter, commander of the post. Coffee and donuts will follow the service at the Pettibone Community Hall. At 10:30 a.m., a service will be held at Gem Cemetery, Woodworth. A potluck dinner will follow at the Woodworth Fire Hall. The speaker at both cemeteries will be David Bratton, Stutsman County veterans service officer, Goter said. Vietnam veterans attending the ceremonies at the cemeteries will receive a special North Dakota welcome home coin, presented by Bratton.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Libby Legion Auxiliary donates military service animal books to library
May 16—The Austin Reedy American Legion Auxiliary Post 97 of Libby continues its literacy donations to libraries in Lincoln County with the National Service Animals Memorial. Through the end of May, the Libby Branch will feature a display dedicated to these true American heroes. The display and donated books will be up for the entire month of May. The books will also be available to be checked out. The Auxiliary pays tribute to the sacrifices and heroic deeds of service animals and their handlers throughout World War II with the new book donations. The Auxiliary donated 13 new books and DVDs for this display and for the library collection. These heroic animals include dogs, cats, horses and mules, dolphins and sea lions, elephants, homing pigeons and others. Throughout our nation's history, the animals have served as guides, sentries, search and rescue, heavy workers, therapy, morale companions to soldiers, sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guard members. They saved lives during a time of war by transporting vital supplies, carrying messages, detecting explosives and poison gas, as well as tracking the enemy. After the May display the books will be shared and dispersed to Troy and Eureka branches also.
Axios
09-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Social Security backs off cuts to phone services amid outcry
After weeks of confusion and outcry, the Social Security Administration said it is backing off its announced drastic cuts to phone services. Why it matters: The changes would've strained an already backlogged agency and possibly even kept eligible Americans from receiving benefits. " Telephone remains a viable option to the public," the agency said in a statement. Zoom in: The cuts were slated to begin in less than a week. Instead the agency said in an email that "beginning on April 14, SSA will allow all claim types to be completed over the telephone." "This includes Retirement, Survivors, and Auxiliary (Spouse or Child) benefits that SSA previously announced would require in-person identity proofing, in addition to Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, and SSI." Where it stands: Going forward, Social Security will implement some fraud safeguards in phone service, the agency said. If individuals are flagged then they would be required to visit a field office. Catch up fast: The agency made these changes as a fraud protection measure — though that claim has been widely disputed and phone fraud appears to be minimal compared to the volume of benefits paid and the amount of disruption the changes would've caused. SSA has been flooded by calls from recipients and members of Congress are hearing from constituents over fears of what these cuts will do to already lackluster service.
