Takeover of MRTS by Chennai Metro Rail inches closer to realityChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has proposed taking over the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) and the proposal has been sent to the Railway Board for approval. This plan, discussed for over a decade, is nearing completion. The CMRL will be responsible for station development and facility improvements while the Railway...
more... authorities will operate train services initially. After the Railway Board's approval, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed and a special purpose vehicle will be formed by CMRL to manage and operate the MRTS. The CMRL will also initiate tenders for commercial development of stations, a process that could take over a year. The final decision on whether the trains will be fully air-conditioned is still pending and could take another 18 months for delivery after the order is placed.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) ne Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) ko apne control mein lene ka proposal Railway Board ko bheja hai, jiske approval ka wait hai. Yeh plan 10 saal se zyada time se chal raha hai aur ab final stage pe hai. CMRL station aur facility ko develop...
more... karega, aur Railway authorities shuruat mein train service chalayenge. Railway Board se approval ke baad, Memorandum of Understanding sign kiya jaayega aur CMRL ek special purpose vehicle banayega jisse MRTS ko manage aur operate kiya jaayega. CMRL stations ke commercial development ke liye tenders bhi nikalega, jisme ek saal se zyada time lag sakta hai. Trains full AC honge ya sirf kuchh coaches honge, is baare mein decision abhi pending hai aur order place hone ke baad trains aaane mein 18 mahine lag sakte hain.