Chennai metro rail signs agreement with RITES Ltd for Preparing Detailed Project Report

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has signed a Contract Agreement for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for introduction of Metro Rail from Koyambedu to Avadi via Padi Pudhu nagar, Ambattur and Thirumullaivoyal.

The Contract has been awarded to RITES Limited for a value of Rs. 80.48 Lakhs (excluding GST). The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) was issued to RITES Limited on 11.06.2024.

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The contract was signed in the presence of Thiru. M.A. Siddique, I.A.S., Managing Director, CMRL and Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Project) Thiru. T. Livingstone Eliazer, CGM (PP&D) on behalf of CMRL and Thiru. Sudeep Kumar Gupta, AGM/UE on behalf of M/s RITES Limited. Tmt. Rekha Prakash, CGM (P&D), and other officials from CMRL & the Consultant were also present during the occasion.

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This proposed corridor is approximately 16 km long and includes approximately 15 Elevated Metro Stations. The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the corridor is being undertaken to consider the developments such as Information Technology Parks, industrial and thickly populated areas along the corridor.

The work involves more than 30 boreholes for soil investigation and conducting topographical surveys for the entire length. The assignment is expected to be completed by November 2024. Following an extensive alignment study during the DPR stage, the total number of stations and the details of land requirements will be finalised.

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