MAHA-METRO MD Shri Shravan Hardikar inspected the state-of-the-art Casting Yard for Nagpur Metro Phase-II. The 18-acre facility will produce 1,899 pre-cast segments for the viaduct construction in Reach-4A, a 5.6 km stretch with 3 elevated stations slated for completion by December 2026.
Introduction:
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO) Managing Director Shri Shravan Hardikar recently conducted a detailed review of the ongoing Reach-4A project under Nagpur Metro Phase-II. The review included an inspection of the advanced 18-acre Casting Yard, a critical facility for the project’s viaduct construction.
The Casting Yard for Nagpur Metro Phase-II is a cutting-edge facility equipped to produce 1,899 pre-cast segments using:
- 4 long-line beds
- 4 short-line beds
- A reinforcement cutting and bending yard
- An RMC plant
- A testing laboratory
- Other essential infrastructure for efficient viaduct construction
Background of Nagpur Metro Phase-II:
- Nagpur Metro Phase-II expands on the success of Phase-I, covering 43.8 km with the following extensions:
- Khapri – MIDC ESR: 18.5 km
- Automotive Square – Kanhan River: 13 km
- Prajapati Nagar – Transport Nagar: 5.6 km
- Lokmanya Nagar – Hingna: 6.7 km
- The project is set to be executed in six stages, with Reach-4A being a pivotal segment.
Details of Reach-4A:
- Reach-4A constitutes Stage-3 of Nagpur Metro Phase-II and involves:
- A 5.6 km viaduct
- 3 elevated stations
- This segment is scheduled for completion by December 2026, contributing significantly to Nagpur’s urban mobility goals.
Conclusion:
The ongoing development of Nagpur Metro Phase-II, especially the Reach-4A project, demonstrates MAHA-METRO’s commitment to modernizing urban transport. With its advanced infrastructure and strategic execution, the project promises enhanced connectivity and sustainable urban mobility for Nagpur residents.
Source: Nagpur Metro | Images Credit: Nagpur Metro
