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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Chennai Metro Signs Deal with Alstom for 32 Driverless Trains in Phase 2
Chennai Metro and Alstom Transport India have agreed to supply 32 driverless trains. Each driverless train will have 3 coaches in Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro. Mr. Manoj Goyal from CMRL and Mr. Parag Nandlal Gohel from Alstom signed the agreement on behalf of their companies. Senior officials from CMRL, Alstom, and AEON were also present at the event, including Mr. A. R. Rajendran and Mr. P. Thiagarajan. Alstom Transport India got official approval on 28 April 2025 for supplying trains under Contract ARE04A for Chennai Metro Phase 2.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Tamil Nadu Approves New Chennai Metro Line from Poonamallee to Parandur
The Tamil Nadu government has given permission to build a new metro train line. This means they have agreed to start the project. The new train will travel from a place called Poonamallee to another place called Parandur. On the way, the train will stop at a town named Sunguvarchatram. This new train line is part of a bigger metro project. The bigger project connects from a place called Light House to Poonamallee. First Step of the Plan The first phase will cover the route from Poonamallee to Sunguvarchatram. It will be 27.9 km long. The estimated cost is ₹8,779 crore. This route will provide easy access to the Kuthambakkam Bus Station. The state government has submitted the plan to the Central Government to seek approval and assistance. Metro Stations in the First Phase There will be 14 metro stations along this route: Nazarathpet Chembarambakkam Kuthambakkam Bus Station Samathuvapuram Chettipedu Thandalam SIPCOT Irungattukottai Pennalur Sriperumbudur Pattunool Chatram Irungulam Industrial Area Mambakkam Thirumangalam Sunguvarchatram Full Metro Plan The entire metro route from Poonamallee to Parandur will span 52.94 km. The total cost is estimated at ₹15,906 crore. The project will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1: From Poonamallee to Sunguvarchatram Phase 2: From Sunguvarchatram to Parandur Next Steps The government will soon begin the following activities: Relocating utility lines such as wires and pipes Acquiring land for the metro construction Work will start first on Phase 1 Fast Train Proposal Chennai Metro is also considering building a fast train to connect to the new airport at Parandur. This train could be similar to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), offering faster travel than the regular metro.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- The Hindu
On World Bicycle Day, a plea to make Chennai safe for cyclists
A year ago, a young life was snuffed out on GST Road due to an accident involving a car and a cycle. Hit by the car, the young cyclist was thrown off the saddle. Earlier, a couple of years ago, another cyclist was fatally knocked down by a vehicle that was proceeding on the wrong side of the road. Early this year, a young woman was hit by a speeding car near MEPZ Oragadam. Despite being rushed to the hospital, her memory and cognitive power diminished due to the head injuries she sustained. And it has taken a full four months for her to come back to normality. Likewise, two girls cycling to school on Theosophical Society Road in Besant Nagar met with an accident due to a pothole, and were hit by a minibus. One of the girls lost her life, and the other sustained serious injuries. Every other day, we come across such instances of cyclists being hit by speeding cars, bikes, lorries and buses in Chennai. While some of these incidents have been recorded by the police, many go undocumented. These incidents illustrate that despite following safety rules such as wearing safety gear, reflective clothes, having headlights and taillights and using hand signals, cyclists are vulnerable on our roads. While International Bicycling Day (June 3) is more about advocating cycling for its positive impact, we want road safety to be the overarching message. Many cities are making major changes to their infrastructure, urban development plans and policies to protect the interests of cyclists and other non-motorised transport users. Chennai must also take a leaf out of their books. Currently, many of the city's roads are in a shambles due to Chennai Metro work. Owing to this and other reasons, the number of cyclists in Chennai has also dwindled. Even on roads such as the ECR, GST Road and OMR where some demarcation was created for cyclists, these lines have disappeared with time. The Greater Chennai Traffic Police ran a campaign 'Zero is Good' appealing to people to be safe on roads to ensure there are zero accidents. However, its life and effects were short-lived. We need many such initiatives, particularly those promoting a culture of safe bicycling, to be run on a regular basis. Our demands * Every road in the city — arterial or otherwise — must have a lane for slow-moving traffic such as bicycles and be maintained well. Other motorists encroaching upon the lane should be penalised. * Wrong side driving violations must be handled with an iron hand as these are big threats to cyclists. * Safe parking spots must be made available for cyclists as most people avoid taking the cycle for short distance commutes for fear of losing their bicycle despite having it locked. * A stronger enforcement of road rules and speed limits is needed, especially during the hours when school and college students need to use the road, so that children can take to the saddle safely. * All roads that are not children-friendly must be explicitly marked. * Provide better lighting. * Stricter laws that treat the cyclist and pedestrian on par with other road users must be proposed to safeguard the interests of cyclists. * Schools should inculcate a sense of vehicular equity in the minds of children so they learn and practise on-road etiquette early on. * The Government must come forward for collaborative efforts with passionate organisations that are making concerted efforts to make people take up cycling and other non-motorised transportation forms. * Bicycle tourism in the city could be promoted. (Priya Darshini Tarakkad Arjunan is a member of Chennai Cyclists)
India Today
26-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Chennai Metro blamed for balcony collapse, rail body says claims ‘unfounded'
A balcony of a multi-storey residential building in Chennai's Marina Beach in Tamil Nadu suddenly collapsed on Sunday, putting families and children in building in Nochikuppam reportedly housed several after the incident, some residents alleged that the collapse was triggered by vibrations and tremors caused by ongoing Chennai Metro construction near the Lighthouse station. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has now categorically denied these claims. In a statement, CMRL clarified that the site of the incident is about 500 metres away from the Lighthouse Metro Station and that construction activities have no connection to the collapse. advertisement'Allegations regarding loud noises, tremors, or vibrations are unfounded. Our Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) had already passed this area in May 2024, and is currently operating around 1 km away from the location in question. Hence, there is no possibility of any tremors or vibrations caused by tunnelling activities.' CMRL wrote on has urged the public not to believe unverified claims linking the accident to Metro construction isn't the first time Chennai Metro's construction activities have come under public scrutiny. In T Nagar's century-old Panagal Park, satellite images reveal that more than 30 per cemt of the green cover has been lost since the start of Metro work. Once home to over 220 mature trees, including rare species like Berrya cordifolia, Brazilian Ironwood and Magizhampoo, the park served as a vital green lung in the has confirmed that 163 trees were cut and 77 translocated to accommodate the project. In an attempt to mitigate the loss, the agency claims to have planted 3,750 green activists argue that such compensatory planting falls far short of the ecological value Watch IN THIS STORY#Chennai#Tamil Nadu
