Mumbai Monorail to undergo additional safety checks before tracks reopen

The Chembur–Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk corridor has remained shut for nearly a year. FILE PIC

The Mumbai Monorail is likely to take the tracks only after all necessary safety checks and precautionary measures are completed, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) opting for an additional inspection of the elevated corridor before restarting services.

The Chembur-Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk corridor has remained shut for nearly a year. While the Monorail has completed safety tests and received clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), MMRDA wants to address concerns over gaps at certain portions of the elevated structure before services resume.

Safety takes priority

According to officials, the gaps need to be examined as vehicles and pedestrians move below the elevated corridor. The authority wants to rule out the possibility of any loose component or other object falling onto the road.

MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said the additional inspection will assess whether the gaps can be covered or if other safety measures are required.

The move is aimed at ensuring that the Mumbai Monorail is reopened only after all safety concerns are addressed, and necessary precautions are in place. Any work recommended following the inspection will be completed before the service resumes.