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DEVELOPMENT OF MRTS IN CHENNAI

MRTS

MRTS PHASE-I

  1. The first phase of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) from Chennai Beach to Thirumylai for a length of 8.55 km. was taken up for implementation by Government of India (GoI) through the Ministry of Railways in 1983-84. The project was cleared by the Union Planning Commission and sanctioned by the Railway Board in 1983-84 at an estimated cost of Rs.53.46 crores. The project has since been completed at a cost of Rs.269 crores and commissioned in October 1997.
  2. The Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) on their part made available 19.68 hectare of Government land and 0.54 hectare of private land to Railways free of cost. The cost of the land is presently valued at Rs.60 crores. About 3500 families affected by the project were rehabilitated at a cost of about Rs.6.00 crores by the GoTN.
  3. The MRTS Phase-I project was launched by the GoI with a commitment to meet the estimated cost of the project in full, inclusive of the cost of construction, rolling stock, signal system, etc.
  4. The MRTS Phase-I is on surface for a length of 2.75 km. and elevated for a length of 5.80 km. Out of 8 stations, 5 are elevated. There are two tracks for uninterrupted operation of train service between the terminal stations. The system can cater to about 6 lakh passenger-trips per day.
MRTS Model

MRTS PHASE-II

  1. Joint implementation of MRTS Phase-II from Thirumylai to Velachery by GoI and GoTN commenced in 1997-98. The GoTN accorded administrative sanction for the project in G.O.Ms.No 297 Housing and Urban Development Department dated 27-7-1998. Development of MRTS Phase-II for a distance of 11.165 km. is currently estimated at Rs.877.59 crores. The GoI and the GoTN have agreed to share the cost of the project excluding the cost of Government land in the ratio 33:67 respectively. The GoTN have already released Rs.483.16 crores to Metropolitan Transport Project (Railways).
  2. The MRTS Phase-II is on surface for a length of 3.317 km. and elevated for a length of 7.848 km. Out of 9 stations, 7 are elevated. There are two tracks for uninterrupted operation of train service between the terminal stations.
  3. The MRTS Phase-II project has been fully commissioned since 19-11-2007. As part of rehabilitation of the families affected by the project 2549 families have been rehabilitated through TNSCB. The cumulative expenditure up to March 2009 is Rs.763.85 crores.

MRTS PHASE-II EXTENSION

Recognising the fact that the impact of the MRTS can be felt only if the system is extended at least up to St. Thomas Mount to complete a rail loop CMDA carried out through M/s. RITES in October 1999 a detailed project report for extending the MRTS Phase II from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount at a cost of Rs. 10.00 lakhs. The project envisages development of the elevated MRTS on single pillars along the median of the Inner Ring Road (IRR) from MBI Road to St. Thomas Road for a distance of about 5 km. at a cost of Rs.495.74 crores. With the GoI agreeing to implement the project jointly with GoTN sharing the cost respectively 33% by GoTN and 67% by GoI, formal administrative sanction has since been accorded by GoTN on 14.01.2008. With GoI allocating Rs.20.00 crores and GoTN Rs.66.67 crores for the current year, the MTP (R) commenced the execution of the project by calling tenders for the foundation and sub-structure works. The project envisages construction of 2 intermediate stations viz. Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam RTS stations. The project has been commenced in April 2008. The sub-structure and super structure works are in progress.

MRTS PHASE II: THIRUMYLAI - VELACHERY

1. Gauge 1676 mm Double line
2. Length 11.165 km
  i) Elevated 7.848 km
  ii) Surface 3.317 km
3. No of Stations 9
  i) Elevated 7
  ii) Surface 2
4. a) Elevated i) Mandavali(Elevated)
     ii) FortofGreenways Road
     iii) Kotturpuram
     iv) Kasturiba Nagar
     v) Indira Nagar
     vi) Thiruvanmiyur
     vii) Taramani
  b) Surface i) Perungudi
    ii) Velachery
5. Plat form Length 280m
6. System can carry 4.25 lakh trips per day
7. Land 117.30 ha
  i) Government Land 106.00 ha
  ii) Private Land 11.30 ha
8. Estimated cost (revised) Rs.877.59 crores (being shared in the ratio of 33:67 by the Railways and Govt. of Tamilnadu)
9. Commencement of the project March 1998
10. Completion of the project November 2007
11. Expenditure (upto March 2009) Rs.763.85 crores

MRTS PHASE II EXTENSION: VELACHERY TO ST. THOMAS MOUNT

1. Gauge 1676 mm Double line

2.

Length

5 km. (elevated)

3.

No. of Stations

3 (elevated)

4.

Name of Stations

a) Puzhuthivakkam

  

 

b) Adambakkam

  

 

c) St. Thomas Mount

5.

Estimated Cost

Rs.495.74 crores

6.

Commencement of the Project

 April 2008
7. Completion of the Project Dec. 2011

(Updated on 17.6.2009)

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