It has been several months that trials of the monorail on the 9.8 km section of the 20-km route between Wadala and Chembur are underway. From September 1, mock commercial runs will be conducted.
The difference between the two is that people involved in monorail construction will gather at eight stations on the route and board trains like normal commuters. The existing trials are aimed at checking technical issues whereas the mock commercial runs will check the commuter interface. “Such runs are necessary ahead of its certification by the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit. This exercise might continue for a month to ensure smooth start of normal operations for Mumbaikars,” said a senior MMRDA official.
Of the total 20-km route between Chembur and Jacob Circle via Wadala, only half of the route is getting commissioned this year. The remaining section will be complete only by next year-end.
The difference between the two is that people involved in monorail construction will gather at eight stations on the route and board trains like normal commuters. The existing trials are aimed at checking technical issues whereas the mock commercial runs will check the commuter interface. “Such runs are necessary ahead of its certification by the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit. This exercise might continue for a month to ensure smooth start of normal operations for Mumbaikars,” said a senior MMRDA official.
Of the total 20-km route between Chembur and Jacob Circle via Wadala, only half of the route is getting commissioned this year. The remaining section will be complete only by next year-end.
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