Metro rail an alternate mode of future public
transport will decongest traffic in the city roads. At present track lying
along the elevated viaduct is on in full swing.
The work is fast progressing
between Koyambedu and Vadapalani. According to Metro Rail sources the stretch
between Koyambedu and St.Thomas Mount is all set to be completed by 2013.
The
elevated viaduct construction is almost completed. The remaining work on the
viaduct along 100 Feet Road at different stages is nearing completion.
Hoisting, placing and setting of train tracks is now progressing fast on the
viaduct between Koyambedu and KK.Nagar.
Train tracks are also been laid at the
metro rail depot at Koyambedu. Railway station building is taking place at
Koyambedu, Vadapalani and Alandur. A single metro train will remove about 16
buses or 300 cars or 600 two wheelers from the road during peak hours. Metro
train will reduce travel timing by 70 percent.
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