Solar panels at Chennai Metro soon
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As a move to reduce power consumption and make the most of non-conventional energy sources, the Chennai Metro Rail has planned to set up solar street lights in select stations shortly.
Metro to connect north Chennai soon
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Very soon, in not more than 5 months, parts of north Chennai are to be linked with the remaining parts of the city via underground tunnels. Between Washermenpet and Korukkupet.
The first underground corridor will soon be opened for the public, as the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety conducted inspection of the line on Wednesday and Thursday, and approved inauguration.
CMRL hires PwC to merge with MRTS
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As a move to push the initiative to merge Chennai Metro Rail Limited and Mass Rapid Transit System, the CMRL has hired Pricewater House Coopers last month. The PwC will function as a consultant to carry out all finances.
The tunnelling and all other associated works are completed in the section of the Metro Rail Project between Koyambedu and Nehru Park. The public service is set to start soon.
