AGRA (Metro Rail News): On 3 May 2023, the Agra Metro completed its maiden test trial successfully on an 700-meter test track using the third rail technology. The system will make power derivation simpler and more attractive.
The third rail technology is being tested on the Agra Metro train run for the first time. Before this, an electric bogey shunter was used to test the train’s braking and other systems on the track.
The third rail system will shortly be used to test the trains on the elevated section of the viaduct. The third rail system is the one that will supply electricity to Agra Metro trains. A news release from the public relations department of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) described it as a sort of third rail that ran parallel to the track marked with yellow markings.
Significantly, the metro network of two corridors of 29.4 kilometres in length is to be built in Tajnagari. It will have 27 stations. The construction of a 14 km long first corridor between Taj Mahal East Gate and Sikandra is progressing quickly.
Moreover, Fatehabad Road and Basai metro stations have been completed. 13 stations will be constructed in this corridor, including six elevated and seven underground stations.
In addition, a depot is being constructed for this corridor in the PAC premises. Along with this, another 16 km long corridor will be constructed between Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. It will have 14 elevated stations.
