India's First 33.33m U-Girder Erected in Chennai Metro Phase 2
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: Metro Rail News
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) successfully erected the country's first-ever 33.33-meter-long U-Girder at Ramapuram as part of Chennai Metro Phase 2, Corridor 5 (ECV-02). The girder weighs 225 metric tonnes and was transported using specialized multi-axle trailers. The work involved casting, reinforcement, pre-tensioning, and quality control, demonstrating technical prowess and innovation.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Government
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Metro Rail News
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Description | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) successfully erected the country's first-ever 33.33-meter-long U-Girder at Ramapuram as part of Chennai Metro Phase 2, Corridor 5 (ECV-02). The girder weighs 225 metric tonnes and was transported using specialized multi-axle trailers. The work involved casting, reinforcement, pre-tensioning, and quality control, demonstrating technical prowess and innovation. |
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State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Chennai |
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Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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