The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has compiled the detail progress report of the Versova,-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro rail project following which the Authority is confident of completing the project within stipulated timeline.
As per the project status report, the first train of four coaches had reached Mumbai and stabled at depot on April 21, 2010. The second train has been manufactured and train level testing & commissioning is in progress. The train is undergoing routine & Type Tests in China in order to expedite the progress. MMRDA is expecting the lot of first six trains to be arrived by March 2011.
Mr. Ratnakar Gaikwad, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, said, “The Metro rail project work is not only pertaining to raising pillars on ground. There are many technical aspects involved in the project which need to be looked upon. We are happy that besides civil works, we have also completed many technical facets of the project.”
SIGNALLING & COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The detailed design of signaling and communication system is completed. Besides, all hardware components are manufactured and ready for dispatch. Software design of signaling and communication system is also completed and only fine tuning of the same is in progress
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POWER SUPPLY TRACTION & SCADA
Pertaining to the power supply traction & SCADA, the Factory Acceptance Test is completed. OHE Mast erection works on viaduct have commenced. Marol Substation is in final stages of commissioning. All transformers and equipments are already commissioned and fine tuning is in progress. At D.N. Nagar Substation, three out of four transformers are installed and are expected to commissioned in next two to three months.
DEPOT MACHINERY & PLANT
In the department of Depot Machinery & Plant, the design and Factory Acceptance Test of 11 major Depot M&P are completed. Delivery of Depot M&P is in progress. Train simulator, Diesel Shunting Locomotive, Re-Railing vehicle, Railcar lifting system, Bogie Test Bench, Automatic Wash Plant Electrical Tractor & cranes have been received.
CIVIL WORKS: VIADUCT
The civil works of piling viaduct has reached completion stage of 83 per cent. The Pile Caps works are completed 63 per cent, Pier/Columns works are 63 per cent complete and 45 per cent works on Superstructure Casting is completed.
SPECIAL BRIDGES WORKS PROGRESS
Western Express Highway Special Bridge
The foundation and pier works on Western Express Highway are completed. On P167 one Pier cap is completed and first and second states of concreting of the Pylon are completed. On P166, first stage of concreting of pier cap is completed and bridge cables are received.
Andheri Special Bridge
Piling work on Andheri Bridge has commenced. GAD & Erection Scheme has been approved by Western Railway. Approval on detailed design is awaited and approved final tracings have been received for P131. Besides, fabrication of one Girder of 61 meter has commenced.
CIVIL WORKS: STATIONS
Piling work on all stations is 78 per cent completed, 75 per cent pile caps work is over and 70 per cent work on columns is over.
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