The preparations for Metro trial run are in final stages. The officials claim that the infrastructure for the trial run will be available by end of the August. On Thursday, Managing Director (MD) Manish Singh took stock of the preparations at Subhash Nagar Metro Station and told the officials to ensure the trial run is not delayed. He instructed the system contractor to complete the work while he visited receiving and traction sub-station on the day. Metro will receive power supply from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company. The cable lines have been laid and 132 KW power supply will be done from Govindpura Chambal Grid sub-station which will be converted to 750 volts DC to run the train.

 

The Metro officials were asked to induct more number of labourers to finish the work by August 25. The Metro officials assured MD Singh that they would finish the remaining work on turnout of tracks soon. DBL manager and viaduct contractor were asked to finish the work on four remaining slabs soon. This is an essential element for the trial run. The extra labourers should also be engaged in cleanliness and housekeeping work. The beautification of the route should be done after that.

 

MD Singh said that the trial run dead line is fixed and thus no delay will be tolerated. Metro officials said that the remaining work will be done after the trial run in September so that the facility starts on its schedule. They said that the rains will not affect the work. Besides, the Metro model coach is also ready for inauguration at Smart Park. The demo coach will make one feel like sitting and travelling in a real Metro. The coach was brought to the Smart Park and was fixed on a platform. There will be a real Metro experience inside it as there will be announcements, lighting and other facilities. Metro officials are waiting for its inauguration and it will be then available for visitors.