New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) In order to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, Railways have given their nod for covering rail tracks running close to the upcoming games village here with sound proof material.
The 1.1 km-long sound proof corridor will ensure that athletes are not disturbed by the passing trains and have a comfortable stay in the games village.
"When completed, it will be one its kind sound proof railway corridor in the country," a senior Railway Ministry official said.
The construction work will be carried out by Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which had approached the railways with the idea, he said.
DDA Officials said it will take about three months to construct the corridor. The cost of raising the corridor is being worked out.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sound proof rail corridor near C'Wealth games village
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