Train-platform gap yet to be rectified at Adambakkam

track tales Chennai Southern Railway is waiting for clearance from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) for rectifying the gap between the train and the platform at the newly constructed Adambakkam station in the extended portion of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). The MRTS extension project from Velachery to St.

Thomas Mount was cleared and new services to Beach were launched in March 14 this year. However, these trains have not been permitted to stop at Adambakkam station because of safety concerns flagged by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) Janak Kumar Garg.

After inspecting Puzhithivakkam and Adambakkam stations on the extension line, the CCRS gave clearance for commercial operation of MRTS services, while prescribing speed restrictions and disallowing stoppages at Adambakkam station.