Team Blitz India
MUMBAI: The dream of a Metro train for Navi Mumbaikars has finally become a reality. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has instructed nodal agency, City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (Cidco), to commence Metro services between Belapur and Pendhar line number 1 without any formal inauguration event.
The stations covered are Belapur Terminal, RBI Colony, Belpada, Utsav Chowk, Kendriya Vihar, Kharghar Village, Central Park, Pethpada, Amandoot, Petali-Taloja and Pendhar. Better and efficient public transport system will strengthen Navi Mumbai as well as Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and enhance its significance as an international city.
A total of four elevated routes are being developed under this project. Cidco appointed Maha Metra for implementation of line number 1. All the trials like oscillation, electrical safety and emergency brake were successfully conducted and certificates were also received from the concerned authorities.
After that, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) trial, which is the most important trial for the commercial operation of metro, was successfully conducted and the line received a clearance certificate to start passenger traffic.
In his message, CM Shinde said, the dream of Navi Mumbaikars to travel in Navi Mumbai Metro would be fulfilled. The Metro services will provide better connectivity within Navi Mumbai.
The Government aims to build a strong network of Metro lines in the entire MMR and Cidco is implementing the metro network very effectively in Navi Mumbai.
