Chennai Metro Rail has commenced work to install overhead equipment (OHE) on the stretch between Poonamallee and Porur.

According to a report in The Hindu, the work has started recently and is now gaining momentum.

“While the construction work along the Poonamallee - Porur stretch has been underway, we are also simultaneously focusing on the installation of systems like OHE. The installation began a few weeks ago and is progressing at a fairly good pace,” an official said.

Sources said the installation of masts (one of the components of OHE) is now being carried out in the viaduct between Poonamallee and Porur, and out of nearly 500 masts, about 200 masts have been erected so far.

“In the depot coming up at Poonamallee where train maintenance and repairs will be done, majority of the OHE work has been completed. Next, we will start the wiring and other related work along the viaduct shortly. The final job is to energise the stretch after which the trials with trains can start when they arrive in August,” a source said.