CMRL ends deal with contractor for stations.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) terminated its contract with Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited (CCCL), recently. CCCL was responsible for the construction of stations including Koyambedu, CMBT, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, Alandur and St. Thomas Mount. Thus, a further delay in the trial run and operations is likely, according to CMRL officials.

Construction of these stations has suffered constant delays and stands incomplete now. The project was estimated to cost Rs. 14, 600 crore.

CMRL had sent two show cause notices to CCCL recently regarding the delay in the progress of work. But, the response by the company had not been satisfactory, leading to the termination of the contract, a CMRL official said.

THE HINDU