The Mumbai Metropolitan Area Development Authority (MMRDA) completed overhead line electrification works on the 20 km test section connecting Charkop Depot and Aare station on metro line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and line 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East). .
With this, the test on said route will begin on May 31. The Made in India metro rake manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) will be used for the test.
The overhead line maintenance vehicle (CMV) provided by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for the electrification of the overhead line was beneficial. This vehicle is designed for periodic inspection, patrolling and maintenance of aerial equipment.
Mumbai metro lines 2A and 7 will operate on 25kV 50Hz AC power. This marks an important milestone for the start of Metro’s targeted trial.
News Source: ConstructionWorld
