Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Chennai MRTS Phase II Extension Undergoes Load Deflection Testing
Imagine you're building a new train track!
To make sure it's strong enough for trains, engineers did a special test.
They put a heavy train car on the new tracks between Velachery and St Thomas Mount.
This test is like checking if the tracks bend too much when a train is on them.
They will keep doing these tests all month.
This is to make sure the tracks are safe for everyone.
They said no trial run happened yet, even if some news said so.
They will tell everyone before any real train ride happens.
A load deflection test was conducted on the MRTS Phase II extension in Chennai.
The test involved using a loaded wagon on the tracks between Velachery and St Thomas Mount.
The Construction Department conducted the test to ensure the line's safety and operational readiness.
These tests are scheduled to continue throughout November.
Southern Railway confirmed that no trial run took place on Friday, contrary to some media reports.
- Who
- Construction Department
- What
- Carried out a load deflection test using a loaded wagon
- When
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Where
- MRTS Phase II extension between Velachery and St Thomas Mount railway stations in Chennai
- Why
- To ensure the safety and operational readiness of the line
- Location
- Velachery to St Thomas Mount railway stations, Chennai
- Test Type
- Load deflection test using a loaded wagon
- Conducted By
- Construction Department
- Scheduled Duration
- Throughout November
- Date of Test Mentioned
- Friday, November 7, 2025