Highlights of Kolkata Metro Project:-
1.Gauge(nominal): 1435 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
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5.Designed speed: 80kmph | ||||||||||||||||||
6.Transaction Power System: | ||||||||||||||||||
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7.Rolling Stock: | ||||||||||||||||||
a) 2.88 m wide with stainless steel body b) Axle load 16 ton c) Seating arrangement- longitudinal d) Capacity of 6 car unit 1626 passengers e) class of accommodation- one |
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8.Signaling, Telecommunication & Train Control: | ||||||||||||||||||
a)Type of signaling:cab signaling and continuous automatic train control with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) b)Type of signaling:(i) Integrated System with Fibre Optic cable, SCADA, Train Radio, PA system etc. (ii)Train information system ,control telephones and centralized clock system |
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9.Fare collection: Automatic fare collection system with TOM, SMART CARD etc. | ||||||||||||||||||
10.Construction Methodology: | ||||||||||||||||||
Underground : Entire alignment tunneling through TBM, all stations by cut and covers. Elevated viaduct consisting prestressed concrete ‘U’-shaped/Box Girder on Single pier with pile/ Open foundations |