RDSO finalise oscillation trials on Indore Metro

25 Nov 2024 CW Team

Indore Metro Phase 1 advances with the completion of oscillation and brake performance trials on the Yellow Line through three coaches manufactured by Alstom conducted by Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO). The oscillation trials were conducted with an aim to evaluate the stability and performance of the three different coaches during the movement, ensuring that the commencement of operation on Indore metro meets the safety and performance standard. The Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) was also reviewed by the RDSO team to evaluate the efficient stopping of trains during the operations. Indore Metro is an under construction Mass Rapid Transit System ( MRTS). `The state government approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Phase 1 in December 2016 while the central government cabinet approved the DPR in October 2018. Phase 1 of Indore metro consists of one corridor ( Yellow Line ) spanning 33.53 km with 29 stations in total.

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Real Estate

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Infrastructure Urban

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