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Wabtec Bags $157 Million Brake System Order from Siemens Limited

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24/01/2024

Wabtec Bags $157 Million Brake System Order from Siemens Limited

HOSUR/BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today a large brake system order from the Mobility Business of Siemens India Private Limited for the prestigious 9000HP locomotive project for Indian Railways. The $157 million (Rs.1300 crore) order will improve operating performance, efficiency, and safety with the latest technology for the new line of 1,200 electric locomotives.

“Siemens is firmly committed to transforming rail and mobilising India with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. We are excited about our partnership with Wabtec, who also shares a similar vision of creating a green and world-class railway network,” said Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Limited.

The order has Wabtec supplying Siemens with brake systems from Wabtec’s Hosur plant for 11 years and maintenance services for 35 years. Siemens will assemble the locomotives at the Indian Railways factory in Dahod, in Gujarat, India.

“Wabtec is committed to the delivery of high performance and safety critical products for the Indian market,” said Sujatha Narayan, Senior Vice President and India Region Leader, Wabtec Corporation. “The ILS series of braking system is a product ‘Made in India’, which is designed and developed by the India-based engineering team.”

The high-performance brake system will equip the locomotives with critical safety features, high reliability, and reduced maintenance intervals. Wabtec already supplies brake systems for other Indian Railway and metro projects, making the company a highly valued brake supplier across mainline and urban rail mobility platforms.

Wabtec’s Transit business in India can build significant subsystems, which include brake systems, pantographs, couplers, air-conditioning systems, and passenger access doors. The company’s significant engineering presence in Hosur and Bangalore can provide technical and service support.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries and the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a zero-emission rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. Visit Wabtec’s website at www.wabteccorp.com

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CM Approves 70 km long Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Route

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23/01/2024

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CM Approves 70 km long Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Route

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Telangana CM has approved the 70 km long route for the Hyderabad metro Phase 2, which is divided into seven corridors in total.

Earlier Plans

The Chief Minister asked the Hyderabad Metro Rail officials to put the Airport metro from Raidurg to Shamshabad alignment plan and its tender on hold. He had asked HRM Officials to plan an alternative route from MGBS Falaknuma & LB Nagar.

Limitations

The CM remarked that the earlier metro alignment ran along the G0111 area, where the scope of development remains limited, and there is already an excellent transport facility in the form of ORR.

A more Economical alternative

A straight-line alignment can save costs by running across the open areas of the airport premises, as the entire land belongs to the government. The Chief Minister pointed out this aspect in the meeting held earlier.

New Corridors:

The New routes suggested under Phase 2 of the Project are:

Corridor 2: A 5.5-km Metro stretch from MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma.
Corridor 2: A 1.5-km Metro stretch from Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Cross Road.
Corridor 4: A 29-km Metro stretch from Nagole Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station, which later connects to Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road and Shamshabad Airport.
Corridor 4: A 4-km Metro stretch from Mylardevpally to the proposed High Court at Rajendra Nagar via Aramghar.
Corridor 5: An 8-km Metro stretch from Rayadurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nanakramguda Junction, Wipro Junction and American Consulate (Financial District).
Corridor 6: A 14-km Metro stretch from Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL.
Corridor 7: An 8-km Metro stretch from LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayat Nagar.

Connectivity Advantage

The primary aim of the recently formulated metro rail routes is to offer affordable public transportation to a more significant segment of the population. The government is committed to realising its objective of making metro rail services accessible to economically disadvantaged and middle-income groups. According to official statements, this will be achieved through an extensive expansion of metro rail connectivity to encompass all areas within the city.

Hyderabad Metro

The Hyderabad Metro, the third-longest operational metro network in India, is a rapid transit system that significantly enhances the city’s transportation infrastructure. On November 28, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 30-kilometer-long stretch from Miyapur to Nagole, featuring 24 stations. This inauguration marked the opening of India’s longest rapid transit metro line at once, with an estimated cost of ₹18,800 crore.

As of February 2020, approximately 490,000 commuters rely on the metro daily. Phase I of the project consists of three lines:

1. Red Line (Line 1) – LB Nagar to Miyapur, spanning 29 km with 27 stations.

2. Green Line (Line 2) – JBS to Falaknuma, covering 15 km and featuring 15 stations.

3. Blue Line (Line 3) – Nagole to Raidurg, extending over 28 km and incorporating 24 stations.

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AmpIn Energy Transition Inks 6 MW Solar Project Deal with Nagpur Metro Rail

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22/01/2024

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AmpIn Energy Transition Inks 6 MW Solar Project Deal with Nagpur Metro Rail

NAGPUR(Metro Rail News): AmpIn Energy Transition (Formerly Amp Energy India), India’s leading renewable energy transition platform, announces the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of 25 years for a 6 MWp solar project with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL), Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

MMRCL

MMRCL is a Special Purpose Company jointly sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) in 2015 for implementing all metro projects in the State of Maharashtra outside the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

3rd Big Solar Project

This marks AmpIn’s third solar project for a metro rail and its inaugural metro venture in Maharashtra, following two successfully operating solar projects for L&T Metro & Kochi Metro. The total capacity of this solar project is 6 MWp, which will be developed in two packages of 2.5 MWp and 3.5 MWp, respectively.

Power Distribution

The total capacity would be distributed across 19 sites, including 13 Metro Station Rooftop GI Sheds, 2 Depot Building Rooftop RCC installations, 1 Admin Building RCC installation, and 3 Station Track Walls.

Power Generation

The solar project is expected to replace ~36% of grid power with solar power for Nagpur Metro, resulting in a remarkable 41% savings per unit. In terms of environmental impact, the carbon offset achieved by this initiative would be approx. 7,000MT of CO2 annually for the life of the project.

Statement from CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition

“We are excited to partner with MMRCL in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Nagpur Metro. This project aligns with our commitment to fostering a cleaner and greener environment. Our experience with successfully implementing 2 metro projects in different states positions AmpIn well to contribute significantly to Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals for mass public transportation,” said Mr Pinaki Bhattacharyya, MD and CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition.

AmpIn Energy Transition

AmpIn is a leading renewable energy IPP in Maharashtra and a trusted renewable energy transition partner for corporates in the state. With an active portfolio of ~230MWp of assets under the open access and distributed generation mode, AmpIn caters to 8-9 marquee customers in the state.

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Final CMRS Inspection of Ruby Hall to Ramwadi Stretch of the Pune Metro to be Conducted Today

Pune Metro

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22/01/2024

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): The CMRS inspection of the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro has already begun from Friday, 19th January.

CMRS Inspection

The CMRS inspection includes aspects like:

Evaluation of staircases, elevators, and escalators to ensure compliance with necessary standards.
Accessibility for both differently-abled individuals and regular passengers, including restrooms, ramps, and signage.
Effectiveness of the fire prevention system, encompassing smoke detection and fire alarms.
Evaluation of the preparedness of metro station staff in handling emergencies and efficiently evacuating passengers.

A Prolonged Struggle for Approval

Maha-Metro has been actively seeking approval from CMRS for the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch since the previous year. The delay in approval has been linked to concerns regarding the stairs at the Yerawada metro station.

Previous Announcements

Earlier statements from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) indicated that the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro was anticipated to be operational by this month. Speed trials of rakes to Ramwadi had commenced, with technical teams diligently overseeing aspects such as track alignment, curves, elevation, signalling, and telecommunication.

Introduction of Four New Stations

The upcoming stretch will bring forth four new stations along the route, namely:

1. Bund Garden

2. Yerawada

3. Kalyaninagar

4. Ramwadi

This expansion aims to facilitate smooth and trouble-free commuting from the city’s central area, particularly addressing the challenges faced by commuters heading to the airport.

Positive Development

This development signifies a significant milestone in the progression of the city’s ambitious Aqua Line, bringing it closer to becoming operational. The completion of the 15.7 km Aqua Line promises to substantially enhance the daily lives of residents.

Pune Metro

The Pune metro, comprising three lines totalling 54.14 km, serves as a rapid transit system for the city. Currently, two lines are operational:

1. Purple Line: Connects PCMC Bhavan to Swargate.

2. Aqua Line: Runs from Vanaz to Ramwadi.

3. Line 3: Extends from Hinjawadi to Civil Court via Balewadi.

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MMRDA holds Discussion with MD, CEG at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

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20/01/2024

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MMRDA holds Discussion with MD, CEG at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

DAVOS (Metro Rail News): Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, along with Mr Aseem Gupta, Principal Secretary, IASn, Urban Development Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, had a fruitful discussion with Mr Bernard Obika, MD CEG UK Ltd. (CEG), a subsidiary of CEG India, at the World Economic Forum.

Key Topics

The key areas of discussion included Smart Transportation Solutions, Automation, & Digitization in the Transport Sector, Safe & Sustainable Transportation in MMR, and advancements in Project Management Consultancy for overseeing big-ticket infrastructure projects.

Technological Advancement

Technological advancements such as driverless Metro train Systems, which may result in higher operational efficiency and the transformative impact of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology on the construction of metro rail were also discussed.

Moving towards a greener future together

CEG showed its readiness to continue to provide consultancy and support services to MMRDA to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation services for a greener future.

Stay tuned for the updates!

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No Operations on Shaibabad to Duhai Stretch of RRTS Till Monday

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20/01/2024

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No Operations on Shaibabad to Duhai Stretch of RRTS Till Monday

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has suspended operations on the 17 km long priority stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.

Reason

NCRTC will conduct signalling integration trials between the 17 km long priority section & the 25 km section from Duhai to Meerut over the next two days. The train operations have been suspended to facilitate this integration only.

Opening

The NCRTC plans to open the 25 km stretch by March this year which mandates the speedy ensuring of the various systems including the signalling system on this stretch.

Ghaziabad-Meerut stretch

The stretch running between Ghaziabad and Meerut will be operationalised by March. Currently, Trial runs are in full swing on the stretch while the NCRTC aims to get the CMRS inspection done for the stretch once the trains achieve a design speed of 180 Kmph in the next month.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

As per the MoS statement, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS has incurred an expenditure amounting to Rs 18,160.81 crore, nearly 59.9% of the total fund allocated for the Corridor.

The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is a comprehensive mass rapid transit network spanning 82.15 kilometres, linking Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan with Ghaziabad and Meerut. The construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is currently in progress, with a total expenditure of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the initial phase of the priority corridor, covering 17 kilometres and featuring five stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot.

On October 20th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched India’s first RAPIDX train, Namo Bharat, off Sahibabad Station. These trains are engineered to reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h, offering ticket prices ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 50 for standard coaches and Rs 50 to Rs 100 for premium coaches.

The RRTS initiative encompasses semi-high-speed rail corridors connecting Delhi to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Alwar in Rajasthan, and Panipat in Haryana.

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Nagpur Metro Unveils the Bidders for Phase 2’s Design Consultant Contract DDC-03

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19/01/2024

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Nagpur Metro Unveils the Bidders for Phase 2’s Design Consultant Contract DDC-03

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): The Nagpur Metro has unveiled the names of the firms that have submitted bids for its DDC-03 package for its Phase 02 Project.

Package DDC-03

The package DDc-03 entails the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for 8 elevated stations between Ashokvan – MIDC ESR on the Nagpur Metro’s Orange Line southern extension.

Stations

The stations on the stretch are Ashokvan, Dongargaon, Mohgaon, Meghdoot MIDC, Butibori Police Station, MHADA Colony, MIDC KEC and MIDC ESR.

Tender

Nagpur Metro had invited the bids for the package in November 2023 with a Rs. 5.20 crore estimate and a deadline of 3 years.

Scope of the Contract

The scope of the contract entails Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 8 (Eight) Elevated Stations viz. Ashokvan, Dongargaon, Mohgaon, Meghdoot MIDC, Butibori Police Station, MHADA Colony, MIDC KEC and MIDC ESR, excluding Viaduct in station portions on Reach1A and Reach1B of the Nagpur Metro.

Bidders

The bidders for the package are:

Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd.
Composites Combine Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
Enia Design Pvt. Ltd.
Structcon Designs Pvt. Ltd.
STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
TYPSA India Pvt. Ltd.

Further developments

Further, the bids would undergo a technical evaluation to decide upon the eligibility and later on the lowest bidder.

Nagpur Metro

The Nagpur Metro serves as a rapid transit system in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The initial estimate for Phase I’s project cost was ₹8,650 crore, but the final incurred cost amounted to ₹9,279 crore. On March 8, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nagpur Metro operations through video conferencing.

The foundation stone for Phase 2 was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11, 2022.

For Line-1 (Orange Line) – Reach 2A, which spans from Automotive Square to Kanhan, the details are as follows:

– Length: 13 km

– Number of Stations: 12

– Station Names: Pili Nadi, Khasara Fata, All India Radio, Kheri Fata, Lok Vihar, Lekha Nagar, Cantonment, Kamptee Police Station, Kamptee Municipal Council, Dragon Palace, Golf Club, and Kanhan.

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Chennai Metro’s Second TBM “EAGLE” launched from Light House Metro Station

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19/01/2024

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Chennai Metro’s Second TBM “EAGLE” launched from Light House Metro Station

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): CMRL is presently implementing the construction of the Underground Metro Rail section in Corridor 4, Phase 2 project from Light House Station at Marina Beach to Kodambakkam Flyover.

The 1st Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named “Flamingo”, was launched on 1st September 2023, and it is presently tunnelling in the Down Line of Corridor 4 from Light House Station to Boat Club Station. Its counterpart TBM, named “Eagle”, has been successfully launched in the Upline from Light House Station towards Thirumayilai and is expected to arrive at Boat Club Station in October 2026.

Thiru. R. Ranganathan, GM (Construction), CMRL along with senior officials and staff of M/s AEON Consortium, General Consultants, and CMRL were present during the launch.

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Ghaziabad-Noida Airport RRTS Corridor to Have 11 Stations, Feasibility Report Ready

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19/01/2024

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Ghaziabad-Noida Airport RRTS Corridor to Have 11 Stations, Feasibility Report Ready

NOIDA (Metro Rail News): In a welcoming development, NCRTC has furnished the preliminary readings of the feasibility report for the RRTS link between Noida Airport & Ghaziabad.

Proposal

The feasibility report has suggested the following alignment:

37.15 Km long Metro/RRTS between Ghaziabad & Kasna
35.11 Km Long RRTS corridor between Kasna & Noida Airport

The first stretch will have a total of 22 stations, 15 for metro & 7 for the RRTs while the second stretch will have 4 stations.

Metro/RRTS between Ghaziabad & Kasna

The proposed local metro module between Ghaziabad & Kasna will have 15 stations: Siddharth Vihar, Sector 16C in Greater Noida, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10 and 12 in Greater Noida, near Surajpur, Malakpur, Ecotech 2, Knowledge Park 3, Gamma 1, Omega 2, Phi 3 and Ecotech IE.

NCRTC has suggested a local metro module on this route as it passes through the residentially populated areas of Noida & Greater Noida. The project, through this, aims to ensure that the residents of Ghaziabad, Greater Noida & YEIDA not only enjoy RRTs but also popper accessibility to metros etc.

RRTS Corridor between Kasna & Noida Airport

The Second stretch between Kasna & Noida Airport will be 35.11 km long with a total of 4 number of stations. The proposed stations are Dankaur, Yeida North (sector 18), Yeida Central (sector 21, 35) and the Noida airport.

The NCRTC has plans to develop the second stretch too with the same module as the first stretch, precisely with a parallel metro alignment to serve plans of the authorities, of a township or something crops up in the region.

DPR

The DPR for the project is expected to be ready within the upcoming 2-3 months. The project is anticipated to be operational by 2030 if everything goes as planned.

Proposition

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government had already finalised the RRTS route connecting the Noida International Airport in Jewar with Ghaziabad RRTS Station through Greater Noida West, Surajpur and Pari Chowk back in the first week of January.

Approval

The project has already got approval from the government of Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 16,000 Crore that will connect the Noida Greenfield Airport in Jewar with the entire NCR that entails NOIDA, Greater Noida, Delhi, Meerut, etc.

Funding

The proposed plan for the funding is as follows:

Agency	Share
Government of UP	50%
Government of India	20%
YEIDA + Greater Noida	30%

Noida Airport

The commencement of operations for the Noida airport is anticipated by December 2024, with a projected capacity to accommodate approximately 71 million passengers daily by the fiscal year 2042-43. To facilitate a seamless connection between the airport and its surrounding region, the state government has approached the NCRTC to prepare a feasibility report for the construction of a high-speed train corridor to facilitate efficient transportation to and from the airport.

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1st Pile Cap Erected for the Sabarmati Bridge on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

High Speed Rail Projects

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18/01/2024

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AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Marking a positive development in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, NHSRCL erected the first pile cap on the Sabarmati River for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.

1st Pile Cap

NHSRCL erects 1st Pile Cap measuring 20 x 20 meters for the 315-meter-long Sabarmati Bridge. A total of 4 pier Caps will be erected to build the concerned bridge.

Package C-7

It is the 18.337 km package of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train. It runs from chainage 489.467 to 507.600, the third longest package within Gujarat state, and lies entirely within the Ahmedabad metropolitan region with 2 elevated stations at Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 02 — 1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Contract

In November 2021, India’s National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) granted a construction contract worth Rs. 3,429 crore to the IRCON – DRA Infracon JV. The contract comes with a construction deadline of 4.5 years.

Total Bridges

A total number of 28 such bridges will be constructed in the project, which would go to about 70,000 MT running from 60 meters ‘simply supported’ to 130 + 100 meters continuous span. Out of 28 bridges, 17 will be installed in Gujarat, while the remaining 11 will be in Maharastra.

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 03 — 1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Longest River

The Vaitarna River will host Maharashtra’s longest bridge, spanning 2.28 km, while Gujarat’s longest bridge, measuring 1.2 km, will be constructed south of Bharuch over the Narmada River.

MAHSR Corridor

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway (MAHSR) is India’s initial high-speed train route connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It is expected to cost around 1.08 lakh crore. The central government has agreed to contribute ₹10,000 crore, and Gujarat and Maharashtra will contribute ₹5,000 crore each. The remaining funds will be obtained through a loan from Japan at a meagre 0.1% interest rate.

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 04 — 1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Extra Snaps

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 05 — 1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Stay tuned for the updates!

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14 Km of RRTS Stretch in Delhi to be Operational by 2024 End

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17/01/2024

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14 Km of RRTS Stretch in Delhi to be Operational by 2024 End

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transportation Corporation (NCRTC) is chasing a deadline of 2024-end or 2025 to operationalise the stretch falling in Delhi.

RRTS Delhi Stretch

The 14 km of RRTS stretch falling in Delhi is divided into elevated and underground alignments. The track laying work on the stretch is going in full swing while the underground section falling in Delhi remains incomplete.

The 3 stations

The Delhi stretch of the RRTS has 3 stations- Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar. It also has a stabling yard in Jangpura, which the NCRTC aims to convert into a full-fledged station.

Ghaziabad-Meerut stretch

The stretch running between Ghaziabad and Meerut will be operationalised by March. Currently, Trial runs are going on in full swing on the stretch while the NCRTC aims to get the CMRS inspection done for the stretch once the trains achieve a design speed of 180 Kmph in the next month.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

As per the MoS statement, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS has incurred an expenditure amounting to Rs 18,160.81 crore, nearly 59.9% of the total fund allocated for the Corridor.

The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is a comprehensive mass rapid transit network spanning 82.15 kilometres, linking Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan with Ghaziabad and Meerut. The construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is currently in progress, with a total expenditure of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the initial phase of the priority corridor, covering 17 kilometres and featuring five stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot.

On October 20th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched India’s first RAPIDX train, Namo Bharat, off Sahibabad Station. These trains are engineered to reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h, offering ticket prices ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 50 for standard coaches and Rs 50 to Rs 100 for premium coaches.

The RRTS initiative encompasses semi-high-speed rail corridors connecting Delhi to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Alwar in Rajasthan, and Panipat in Haryana.

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Dineshchandra-DMRC JV Bags Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s Thane Depot Contract

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17/01/2024

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Dineshchandra-DMRC JV Bags Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s Thane Depot Contract

THANE(Metro Rail News): NHSRCL has issued a Letter of Acceptance for ‘Design and Construction of Thane Rolling Stock Depot’ in the state of Maharashtra to M/s Dineshchandra- DMRC JV. The package includes Civil works, Inspection sheds, maintenance Depot and installation, Testing and Commissioning of Maintenance facilities.

Design

The Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor (Bullet Train Project) will be serviced by three Rolling Stock depots located at Sabarmati and Surat in Gujarat and Thane in Maharashtra. The depots are being designed, based on the experience of Shinkansen depots in Japan.

Scope of the Contract

The scope of the contract entails the Design and Construction of Thane Depot including Civil Works, Building Works, Inspection Sheds, Maintenance Depot, and Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Maintenance Facilities, and other Associated works in the State of Maharashtra for MAHSR.

Thane Depot

The Thane depot will spread over an area of about 55 hectares and will have facilities for the upkeep and light maintenance of the trainsets. Initially, 4 inspection lines and 10 stabling lines will be constructed, which will increase to 8 and 31 respectively in future.

About 200 nos. of 40 types of depot machinery, including bogie exchange machines, underfloor wheel re-profiling machines, testers and data readers, ultrasonic flaw detectors, trainset washing plants, etc., will be used for the maintenance of the high-speed train sets as per Shinkansen standard at the depot are being procured from Japan.

Other Depots

Besides, the Thane Rolling Stock depot two more depots at Sabarmati and Surat, are under construction in the state of Gujarat for the corridor. The Sabarmati Rolling Stock depot will be the largest depot with an area of about 83 hectares. It will have state-of-the-art equipment for both light and heavy maintenance of trainsets with inspection bays, washing plants, workshops, sheds, stabling lines, etc. This depot will have 10 stabling lines which will be further increased to 29 lines in future.

Update on Sabarmati Depot

The work for the construction of the Sabarmati Depot, awarded to the M/s Sojiz-L&T consortium commenced on 05.01.2023. The work of excavation for the Administration Building, a large RCC building, has been completed. The design approvals for the steel structures, where the inspection bays, pits, and depot machinery, for trainset maintenance and overhaul shall be located, are under progress. The land preparation works for the depot have already been completed under another contract.

Update on Surat Depot

Another depot is being constructed in Surat with an area of about 40 hectares. This depot will receive the initial trainsets from Japan and will have the basic facilities for the commissioning of these trainsets.

Surat Depot

Surat Depot is situated approximately 2 km from the planned under-construction Surat HSR Station. Daily and regular inspections of Rolling Stock will be carried out on the depot premises. During the start of operation, this depot will be capable of accommodating two trainsets for maintenance purposes (one track for inspection and one track for stabling). The same is planned to increase in future to two tracks for inspection and four tracks for stabling. In addition to inspection, emergency repair and wheel re-profiling facilities are also being provided.

Update on Surat Depot

The works at the Surat Depot awarded to M/s L&T are progressing well. The steel sheds have been erected, and the finishing works are under execution. A few pieces of machinery have been received at the site, including one machine from Japan. The work of track laying shall be commenced soon under the track package contract.

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Kolkata Metro’s East-West Corridor Gearing Up for Unmanned Operations

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16/01/2024

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Kolkata Metro’s East-West Corridor Gearing Up for Unmanned Operations

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Kolkata Metro is going to adopt an Automatic Train Operation (ATO) System between Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah stretch of East-West Metro.

Clearance form CRS

Necessary clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has been received for commissioning this system on this stretch.

CBTC System

East-West Metro Corridor is equipped with a Communication Based Train Control System (CBCTC). This system consists of Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) facilities.

ATO

ATO consists of two systems viz. on-board and wayside ATO system. The salient features of the ATO System:

It enables automatic braking, motoring, coasting, and stopping of the train within the specified speed profile.
When opted for ATO mode, the train accelerates, decelerates, controls and arranges motoring activities automatically.
It ensures accurate stopping at the platforms and automatic opening of correct side train doors and Platform Screen Doors (PSD). The responsibility of closing train doors, PSD and starting the train rests on the Motorman.
ATO operations ensure less power consumption and enhanced passengers’ comfort via optimum selection of acceleration and deceleration with controlled characteristics.

In ATO mode, Metro will move from one station to the next station automatically after the long press of the ‘ATO Departure’ push button by the Motorman. Train doors and PSD will open automatically after arrival at the next station. The motorman will press the ‘Door Close’ push button on the respective side to close the train doors and PSD before starting the train.

Enhanced Safety

Unmanned Train Operations (UTO) ensure the highest safety standards by eliminating human errors in traditional metro systems. With automation, UTO guarantees consistent train operations, reducing the risk of accidents due to factors like driver fatigue and distractions.

Enhanced Efficiency

UTO not only enhances safety but also boosts efficiency. Automated systems maintain uniform speeds, providing a smoother ride experience, reducing wear and tear, and increasing train frequencies. This efficiency accommodates growing passenger demand during peak hours without requiring additional infrastructure investments.

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Noida Sector 62 To Sahibabad Metro Gets A Boost With The Submission Of Revised DPR

Staff Reporter

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16/01/2024

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Noida Sector 62 To Sahibabad Metro Gets A Boost With The Submission Of Revised DPR

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has submitted the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the metro link between Sector 62 and Sahibabad to the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA).

Cost Escalation

Among the revisions made in the DPR, the most significant one is the escalation in the cumulative total cost of the project. The cost has risen from ₹1,517 crore to ₹1,873.31 crore, marking an increase of approximately ₹356 crore.

Land Requirement

The updated DPR indicates that the construction of the proposed Metro link will necessitate 7,690.10 square meters of private land and 19,001.2 square meters of government land.

Stations

Within the revised report, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has proposed plans for five stations along the 5.017km link. These stations are planned to be situated at Vaibhav Khand, near DPS Indirapuram; Shakti Khand; Vasundhara Sector 7; and Sahibabad.

Further Process

The revised DPR will now be sent to the board and later to the state government for approval. The revised DPR has also suggested a funding pattern of 20% and 80% for the central and state governments, respectively. The final funding pattern will be decided by the state government after careful consideration of the project specifics.

GDA’s State

GDA is currently facing a fund crunch and has requested the state government to consider sharing the cost with a few other agencies, besides UP Awas Vikas & GDA.

Sahibabad – A Strategic Location:

The proposed metro link aims to connect Sahibabad, which is gradually becoming a strategic location due to the presence of an RRTS station and a multi-modal transit hub. With an RRTS station in Sahibabad, it is expected to become a hub for development and connection for the entire NCR.

A Much-Needed Metro Link:

The metro link between Sector 62 and Sahibabad is a long-awaited demand of the residents. The convenience and ease that metros offer to daily commuters necessitate the need for such a link.

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