BMRCL to electrify rails in underground section between Langford Town and Pottery Town
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to electrify the underground metro section between Langford Town and Pottery Town starting May 18. Citizens are warned against unauthorized entry into these areas due to the presence of live 33kV cables and a 750V DC third rail. The BMRCL has stated that it will not be liable for any injuries resulting from unauthorized access.
- ▪The electrification process will occur progressively between Langford Town and Pottery Town.
- ▪The underground section includes several substations at key locations.
- ▪BMRCL has issued a warning about the dangers of unauthorized entry into the underground metro sections.
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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has issued a public notification warning citizens against unauthorised entry into underground metro sections as 33kV cables and the 750V DC third rail in the Reach-6 underground corridor will be energised from May 18.According to the BMRCL, the electrification process will be carried out progressively between Langford Town and Pottery Town. The underground stretch includes traction substations and auxiliary substations at Langford Town, Rashtriya Military School, M.G. Road, Shivajinagar, Cantonment Railway Station and Pottery Town.In its notification, the BMRCL cautioned that direct contact with the live 750V DC third rail or 33kV cables could prove fatal.
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