CHENNAI: Forget checking mails or sending messages on solution to work if you are taking the Nehru Park-Central Metro or the AG-DMS-Saidapetline. More than a 12 months because the underground line between Nehru Park and Thirumangalam began operation, cell connectivity has evaded this stretch underneath Poonamallee High Road.
More other folks may begin the usage of the line now, with stations up to Central Metro being opened, however commuters is not going to able to use their phones for up to 30 mins as signal boosters are but to be put in within the tunnels and underground stations. A metro rail reliable attributed the lengthen to an issue between the contractor and a network service supplier. “Boosters might be up and dealing between Nehru Park and Thirumangalam ahead of the end of this month,” he stated.
But for the 2km stretch between Nehru Park and Central Metro and the 4km line from AG-DMS to Saidapet, which was opened on May 25, commuters may have to wait longer, as work will begin only after boosters are put in at the Nehru Park-Thirumangalam line.
“Besides connectivity fundamental amenities will have to be in position. How can office-goers like me, who will have to be on name anytime, go back and forth for half-an-hour without any get admission to?” stated S Vikram Raj, an IT employee.
The 8km line between Nehru Park and Thirumangalam was open in May 2017. Work to install cables and the booster devices started a couple of months after the line began working. But they could no longer complete the work soon, as it may well be finished only right through non-operational hours, between 10pm and 4am. A metro rail employee at Nehru Park station stated work is on and devices are being examined simultaneously anyplace the set up is complete.
More other folks may begin the usage of the line now, with stations up to Central Metro being opened, however commuters is not going to able to use their phones for up to 30 mins as signal boosters are but to be put in within the tunnels and underground stations. A metro rail reliable attributed the lengthen to an issue between the contractor and a network service supplier. “Boosters might be up and dealing between Nehru Park and Thirumangalam ahead of the end of this month,” he stated.
But for the 2km stretch between Nehru Park and Central Metro and the 4km line from AG-DMS to Saidapet, which was opened on May 25, commuters may have to wait longer, as work will begin only after boosters are put in at the Nehru Park-Thirumangalam line.
“Besides connectivity fundamental amenities will have to be in position. How can office-goers like me, who will have to be on name anytime, go back and forth for half-an-hour without any get admission to?” stated S Vikram Raj, an IT employee.
The 8km line between Nehru Park and Thirumangalam was open in May 2017. Work to install cables and the booster devices started a couple of months after the line began working. But they could no longer complete the work soon, as it may well be finished only right through non-operational hours, between 10pm and 4am. A metro rail employee at Nehru Park station stated work is on and devices are being examined simultaneously anyplace the set up is complete.
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June 03, 2018
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