Trial run of monorail successful in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan. 26 (ANI): With a successful trial run on Tuesday, Mumbai received a brand new Republic Day gift in the form of its upcoming monorail network.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan flagged it off at Wadala, the 108-metre test run on the 60th Republic Day.

"It is engineering marvel, only of its kind in India for the use of common man. It is going to help the people of Mumbai to commute. Around three lakh (3,00,000) people are expected to use it on a daily basis. I think it is one of the best thing that has happened to Mumbai," Chavan said.

The 19.4-kilometers proposed route between Jacob Circle and Chembur is expected to be completed by 2011.

Monorail network is expected to give a much-needed boost to the public transport system of Mumbai, which is the most populous city of the country with and approximate population of 14 million people.

It will be an important supplement to the local trains and other road transportations. (ANI)