Chennai: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the executing agency for a part of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, has achieved a significant construction milestone under Underground Package-03 (UG-03) at the Kilpauk Medical College Underground Metro Station.
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) appreciated RVNL for the achievement, recognising the project team’s efficient planning, focused execution, coordination and sustained progress on the technically challenging underground metro project.
RVNL Completes Five Slab Pours at One Station
The RVNL team successfully completed five slab pours at a single metro station during September 2026. The achievement reflects the team’s ability to maintain construction momentum while managing the technical and operational challenges associated with underground metro infrastructure.
The milestone was achieved through coordinated planning and execution between the project teams and other stakeholders involved in the construction.
The ongoing work under the UG-03 package is progressing despite various challenges associated with underground construction, with the project team continuing to focus on quality, efficiency and timely execution.
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CMRL Presents Certificate of Appreciation to RVNL
In recognition of the achievement, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) presented a Certificate of Appreciation to RVNL.
The certificate was presented by Archunan T, Director (Projects), CMRL, and received by Dhanapal, Chief Project Manager-II, RVNL Project Implementation Unit, Chennai.
The event was also attended by Anthony J. Burchell, Team Leader, General Consultant, who was present during the presentation.
The recognition highlights RVNL’s contribution to the progress of the Chennai Metro project and its efforts towards executing complex underground construction works.
Underground Metro Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The construction work under the Chennai Metro Rail Project is progressing well, with teams working to overcome the technical and operational challenges involved in underground infrastructure development.
The completion of multiple slab pours at the Kilpauk Medical College Underground Metro Station represents continued progress in the construction of the station and demonstrates RVNL’s focus on maintaining project timelines.
Underground metro projects require detailed planning, coordination and stringent construction practices due to the complexity of working below ground in a busy urban environment.
RVNL Focuses on Quality and Timely Execution
The milestone reinforces RVNL’s commitment to delivering complex urban rail infrastructure with a focus on quality, efficiency and timely execution.
The company’s work on the Chennai Metro project is also contributing to the development of modern and sustainable public transport infrastructure in Chennai. Improved metro connectivity is expected to support efficient urban mobility and provide commuters with a reliable public transportation option.
The recognition from CMRL further reflects the importance of coordinated execution among project agencies, consultants and construction teams in delivering large-scale metro infrastructure projects.
About RVNL
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. The company is involved in executing rail infrastructure projects, including new railway lines, electrification, bridges, workshops, metro projects and other transportation infrastructure. RVNL undertakes projects from planning and design to construction and commissioning.
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