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METRO RAIL DEPOT COMING UP IN KOYAMBEDU

Posted on: 16/Dec/2010 12:34:26 AM
Construction work for the establishment of depot-cum-yard in Koyambedu for the Chennai Metro Rail has been started. The facility will spread over 26 hectares is scheduled to be ready for operation in about three years. The tender for the project has been awarded to Larsen & Toubro Ltd., in last November. The estimated project cost is Rs 1.98 crores, according to a press release.

The depot will be a multi-storied building with an Operation Control Centre and various other offices including a canteen in the site. The depot would be used for berthing the trains during non-operational hours and for carrying out various maintenance cycles. The depot will also have a maintenance workshop.  Modern Operation Control Centre located in the depot will monitor 24 hours, all train movements and operational activities.