Monday, 15 October 2012

Metro Rail Tunnel Boring Picks Up Pace


The second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to be used for excavation at Nehru Park metro station will begin operations by October 15. 

The first machine which was launched in late July has already covered more than 84 meters. 

But after October 5, the speed of the two machines would gradually be increased to three to four meters and four to five meters a day, respectively. 

An underground metro station consists of three levels namely roof, concourse and base. The platform will be at base level. 

The stations will have multiple entry and exit points. Work on underground stations is expected to be completed by April 2015. Metro Rail Corridor-I runs from Washermenpet to airport via Mount Road and Corridor-II connects Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount via Koyambedu and 100 Feet Road.  

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