PUNE: The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has started inspection of the Metro infrastructure in Pune.
An initial inspection was carried out on the Pimpri-Dapodi stretch on Sunday, where Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has completed most of the work required for to run rakes.
Various technical aspects and safety parameters will be checked during subsequent inspections, after which the MahaMetro will receive the certification to commence commercial operation of the Metro rail.
Hemant Sonawane, general manager (public relations) at MahaMetro said, “All the required details about the infrastructure were shared with CMRS, along with a proposal for physical inspection of the route and preparations.”
Another official said, ““All the work carried out so far will be checked as per safety standards. The rakes will run at various speed during the inspection. Emergency evacuations will also be tested,” the official said, adding, “The certification for commercial operations will be issued after this.”
