AGRA (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) witnessed another progressive achievement along Corridor 2 of Agra Metro with the successful trial of its load bearing capacity. UPMRC conducted the preliminary Pre-RDSO oscillation testing that was done before the arrival of the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) to perform formal safety certification trials. The testing was done across the route from the depot’s entry ramp and the Sadar Bazaar metro station.
To assess the train’s passenger-carrying capacity and performance under load, sandbags were placed inside the coaches to simulate a load equivalent to 959 passengers. The train was then operated at a speed of 80 kmph while carrying this simulated passenger load.
The successful test on Agra Metro’s Corridor 2 demonstrated the train’s ability to maintain stability and perform efficiently while carrying a load equivalent to 959 passengers at a speed of 80 kmph. It also helped assess the impact of the loaded train on the tracks and supporting infrastructure. The successful completion of this preliminary Pre-RDSO oscillation test marks an important step towards the upcoming formal trials and safety assessments by RDSO.
About Agra Metro Corridor 2
Corridor 2 of Agra Metro, also known as Blue Line, is an under construction elevated corridor connecting Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. It spans across a distance of 15.7 kilometres and has 14 elevated stations. It is being developed to improve connectivity across several important residential, commercial and administrative areas of Agra.
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Construction is progressing across the corridor. Work is underway at stations including Agra Cantt, Sadar Bazar, Pratap Pura and Collectorate, while civil construction is also progressing along the remaining sections towards Kalindi Vihar.
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