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The first metro train from the Hyundai-Rotem factory in Korea is ready for the L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail project. It is expected to be shipped and moved to Hyderabad by next month.
At a ceremony held at the Hyundai-Rotem Factory in Changwon, Korea, the first metro train rolled out from Korea to Hyderabad in the presence of YM Deosthalee, Chairman, L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail (LTMRHL) and VB Gadgil, CE and MD, LTMRHL.
According to a press statement, representatives from Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation , Japan; Knorr-Bremse, Germany; and Hankuk Fibre, Korea travelled in the train during the test run at the ceremony.
In the statement, Deosthalee said: “It is a historic moment and the train (Rolling Stock) is coming to Hyderabad ahead of the scheduled date, which is a benchmark and a trendsetter.”
Gadgil said, “We are committed to making it the best metro project in India. In this endeavour all our partners are delivering their best in terms of quality and workmanship.”
Trial runThe trial run for commercial operations will commence in June 2014.The shipment of the first train (three cars) from Korea will reach Hyderabad Metro Rail Uppal Depot by May. At present, a model rail coach is on display in Hyderabad.
The ₹16,000-crore elevated metro rail project, being developed in a public-private partnership mode, spans a stretch of 72-km along three high-congestion corridors.
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