Entire MMTS Phase-II to be commissioned by Dec 2018: SCR GM

The entire ongoing Multi-Modal Transit System (MMTS) Phase-II Project will be commissioned by end of December 2018, South Central Railway General Manager Vinod Kumar Yadav said today.
"The MMTS Phase-II will be commissioned partly by the end of December 2017 and the total stretch of the project by end of December 2018," he said, according to an SCR release.
Responding to queries, the General Manager said that Ministry of Civil Aviation is in discussions with SCR and GMR which operates the Hyderabad International Airport Ltd to find out an amicable solution to provide MMTS connectivity with the airport located at Shamshabad here.

Detailing on the development of Cherlapalli Terminal here, Yadav said SCR is setting up a satellite terminal with a provision of six platforms at Cherlapalli to lessen the burden on Secunderabad railway station.
"Works in this regard have already been commenced. SCR has identified 50 acres of land and is in discussions to acquire remaining 150 acres of land from Telanagana State Government," he added.
Yadav further said SCR is according top priority to safety.

"Safety drives have been initiated on the Zone to check railway tracks and rolling stock including coaches and wagons," he added.
Earlier, the General Manager took a media team to the actual work sites of MMTS Phase II and showcased the track laying works being carried out between Moula-Ali-Cherlapalli section and earth strengthening works being carried out between Cherlapalli-Ghatkesar section.

The phase two works covers a length of 103 km. The General Manager conducted a window trailing inspection of the section also, the release added.