Mumbai Monorail phase II trials from October 10

While the MMRDA has already missed several deadlines since 2014, it proposes to open the Phase II to public by the end of this year. (Express photo by Pradeep Kochrekar/FILE)

After continuous delays, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will finally begin the trial runs for the Phase II of the Mumbai Monorail this month. According to officials, the trials for the Wadala-Jacob Circle stretch is set to begin from October 10. “Ten days after the trials begin, we will hand over the systems to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS),” said Sanjay Khandare, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.

The trial runs were earlier delayed due to a shortage of rakes. While the Monorail had 10 rakes, only four were functional and being used to operate the Chembur-Wadala corridor. They required four more rakes to conduct the trial runs. “The four rakes will now be made available for testing,” added Khandare.

While the MMRDA has already missed several deadlines since 2014, it proposes to open the Phase II to public by the end of this year.