Pune Metro: Everything To Know About The Newly-Launched Rail Project

by Tania Tarafdar
Pune Metro: Everything To Know About The Newly-Launched Rail Project

The  metro line connecting every important corridor of Pune will ease out the lives of the residents. With easy commuting, Pune hands down will be one of the best places to live in India with a small-town charm. The commute is going to be a cake’s walk for Punekars as the Pune metro is all set to resume operations from March 6. PM Modi will inaugurate the metro on the same day. While most of the metro work is complete, the administration will pull off the metro project entirely before the inauguration. Besides, all the infrastructure required for the maintenance of the metro is also ready.

Pune Metro Has Light-Weight And Energy-Saving Coaches

Making things even better, Pune Metro will has light-weight and energy-saving coaches with advanced features. These coaches will also be capable of operation in driverless mode. The Kolkata-based Titagarh Firema Company conducted its first trial run in May. The energy-saving, light-weight coaches, arrived in Pune after testing and approval from different government agencies.

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The Coaches Can Accommodate Up To 850 Passengers

The contract for coaches is for a total of 34 train sets with three cars each. The total cost of train coaches is around ₹1,100 crore. As per Metro officials, aluminium coaches will have the capacity to accommodate 850 passengers and attain a maximum speed of 95 kmph.

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The Light-Weight Coaches Will Save 5% Energy

The axle load of coaches is 15.4 tonnes, lower than the existing coaches used in other Indian Metro trains. At present, Indian Metros use coaches with a load of 16.4 tonnes. Due to its lighter load, Pune Metro will save 5% in energy. Hyderabad Ranked Best City To Work & Live In India; Mumbai & Pune Follow.

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Fully Air-Conditioned Coaches With Laptop Charging Facilities

What’s more, the coaches will be fully air conditioned with humidity control. They will also be equipped with mobile and laptop charging facilities for passengers. Experience The Pune Metro Before It Commences.

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