CleanMax Solar has bagged the prestigious contract of powering the Chennai metro with clean solar power. The venture will involve the installation of rooftop and ground mounted solar PV plants at 12 Metro stations and the Koyambedu Maintenance depot in Chennai, providing low-cost and renewable solar energy for CMRLÂ’s operations.
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Chennai Metro’s underground stretch commissioned
Today the Chennai Metro Rail Project (Phase I) underground section from Thirumangalam to Nehru Park was inaugurated. The newly constructed underground stretch covers a distance of 7.4 km between Thirumangalam and Nehru Park comprising of five important stations; Anna Nagar Tower, Anna Nagar East, Shenoy Nagar, PachayappaÂ’s College and Kilpauk Medical College.
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Robbins EPB surmounts Chennai Metro Challenges
On January 27, 2016, a Robbins mixed ground EPB broke through at Chennai Metro, finishing a challenging second drive that faced a full gamut of difficulties. The 1,027 m long second drive for the machine was part of Lot UAA-01 on Line 1 of the city
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India is way behind other emerging markets in using TBMs
India needs sustainable, efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly infrastructure to reduce environmental impact, enhance visual impact, and minimize surface disturbance.
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Recycling- the way forward
A major part of the sewage generated in Indian cities is discharged untreated into water bodies. Such unwise loss of water can have serious impacts. Wastewater management is thus assuming a pivotal role.
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Chennai Metro to roll out soon
Clearance has been granted for commencing operation of the first Metro rail service in Chennai between Koyambedu and Alandur, nearly six years after its launch.
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Metroman says bye
On his last official working day in Delhi Metro, E Sreedharan was busy helping Chennai Metro learn key lessons.Counted as one the best technocrat managers, the country has had, the 79-year old Sreedharan will hand over the reins of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), to his successor and colleague Mangu Singh, on Saturday evening. Singh oversaw the implementation of high-speed Airport Express line.
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Vox Pop: Should cities focus on bus transit systems?
As many of our cities grapple with more basic needs, they also need to also understand infrastructure needs, viabilities and economies of scale in their transport infrastructure.