Mumbai Metro line-3 trial run begins
The Hindu
Mumbai The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on August 30 launched the trial run of the
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on August 30 launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the trial run around 11 a.m.
On the occasion, Mr. Fadnavis said the opposition to the Metro line-3 project (car shed) was more political than for environmental reasons.
The Metro line 3, which will be a 33.5 km underground route, will connect south Mumbai with the western suburbs and is expected to reduce the burden on the suburban locals.
The trial run marks an important development in the realisation of the Metro track shrouded in controversy.
Before giving the green signal, Mr. Shinde and Mr. Fadnavis inspected the Metro train from inside.
MMRCL managing director Ashwini Bhide was present on the occasion.