Agra witnesses first Metro train trial run
Hindustan TimesCitizens were caught pleasantly by surprise when they sighted the metro train of the Agra Metro Project running from the Ramp Area of Agra Metro Depot to Taj East Gate Station, spanning around 3 km. Sushil Kumar, managing director, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation said, “It is a historic day for the people of Agra, as today, for the first time, the train moved successfully on a 3 km-long viaduct, and all train systems and equipment were tested successfully. We hope to put in sustained efforts to achieve timely commissioning of the Agra Metro Project.” Low-speed train trials were being conducted till now on the ballasted track at the Agra Metro Depot. For the first time, the Agra Metro train moved to Taj East Gate station on a ballastless track, claimed officials on Tuesday.
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