Excise department start selling liquor at Delhi metro stations premises

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Excise department start selling liquor at Delhi metro stations premises

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi government’s excise department started selling alcohol at shops situated at Delhi Metro station premises in several areas on 3rd September to meet the demands of tipplers. Officials stated that the decision was made in order to improve sales owing to high footfall in the area.

More than six liquor vends have been opened in Badarpur, Dwarka, Karol Bagh, Rajouri Garden, and Mundka metro station premises.

The official stated that metro stations have a high footfall which is a big factor to ensure more access to liquor products, and thereby more revenue.

The DMRC has also issued licenses to the Delhi Consumers’ Cooperative Wholesale Store Ltd (DCCWS) to open liquor stores at over half a dozen of metro stations.

“We are also planning to give licenses for wine and beer shops which will only sell light alcoholic beverages and rather than those with higher alcohol content like rum and whisky,” said the excise officer.

The built-up shops at Metro station premises are often spacious and suitable to serve the purpose of providing consumers experience of swankier vends.

The four agencies entrusted with running liquor shops are Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC), Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Delhi Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC), and DCCWS.

The department has already issued around 450 licenses to the four corporations and over 350 liquor stores operated by four agencies that are currently running in the city.

The Excise department has planned to open 500 liquor vends across the city by September and at least 200 more vends by year-end, officials added.

KMRC to introduce diagnostic facilities at metro stations

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KMRC to introduce diagnostic facilities at metro stations

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): The Kolkata Metro which is the oldest rapid transit system in India will introduce diagnostic facilities at the Metro Railway stations in an effort to improve the passenger experience. The development was confirmed on 4th September stated by a representative of Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (KMRC). As part of efforts to improve passenger comforts, medical diagnostic facilities will now be provided at Metro Railway stations throughout the city, the official added.

The facilities will be made available on the metro railway stations in the north-south corridor, stretching from Garia Station- Kavi Subhas to Dakshineswar an official stated. 

The commuters will now be able to opt for blood tests or any kind of pathological tests in any of the stations on the north-south corridor. 

“Diagnostic and collection centers are going to be set up in unutilized spaces in the Metro premises,” the official added.

“Various reputed diagnostic centers of the city have already shown interest in setting up such units at Metro stations”.

Reports of the tests will be available online.

Ministry of Railways shares update of Jhansi- Bina project

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Ministry of Railways shares update of Jhansi- Bina project

JHANSI (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways has shared the progress report of the Jhansi- Bina 3rd line Project to boost the connectivity of the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

With the Bundelkhand region line connectivity, goods & passenger train operating capacity will be enhanced between Jhansi and Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh and Sagar (Bina) in Madhya Pradesh.

The 152.57 km long railway line is 59% completed. 

Jhansi-Bina section is a BG double line on the New Delhi-Mumbai CST route. This project will enhance capacity, reduce detention and cater to the future growth of traffic. At present, the number of passenger and goods trains in this section is far more than its capacity, resulting in heavy detention to trains. 

MPMRCL shares the progress of Bhopal Metro’s Subhash Nagar Depot

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MPMRCL shares the progress of Bhopal Metro’s Subhash Nagar Depot

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited. (MPMRCL) MD Nikunj Srivastava along with senior officials reviewing and analyzing the progress of Subhash Nagar Depot construction of the Bhopal priority corridor.

https://twitter.com/OfficialMPMetro/status/1565974187071897601

For Bhopal Metro, a total of 27 trains will be stabled at Subhash Nagar Depot out of which 14 trains will serve the under construction 14.99 km Purple Line which is a stretch from Karond Circle to AIIMS while 13 will serve the upcoming Red Line which is a 12.88 km stretch from Bhadbhada Square to Ratnagiri Tiraha.

As for the Indore Metro, 25 trains will be stabled at Gandhi Nagar Depot which will provide service to the 33.53 km Yellow Line which will form a ring line around Indore city connecting Palasia – Railway Station – Rajwara- Airport – Bhawarsala.

A target has been set to build 5 stations from December to January 2023. The construction started by doing a metro station near the Central School. After this, the track sealing work will be done.

New Delhi Railway Station to be a world-class station

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New Delhi Railway Station to be a world-class station

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Ministry of Railways has shared the proposed design of the to-be redeveloped New Delhi Railway Station on its Twitter handle. Indian Railways has been redeveloping major stations across India with ‘world-class’ amenities to give passengers an enhanced travel experience. 

Indian Railways has not yet provided any information on the intended design, but based on its looks, the New Delhi Railway Station will be the biggest and most advanced station for train passengers in India.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was previously issued by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) for the renovation of the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station, and the design for that RFP was uploaded on the Ministry of Railways’ social media accounts.

The Indian Railways has stated that 1,215 stations have already been built as Adarsh Stations to enhance passenger amenities. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Model, Modern, and Adarsh Station Scheme are three schemes that the Ministry of Railways has devised for the enhancement and allure of stations on the Indian Railways.

The “Adarsh” Station Scheme has identified 1253 stations for development, of which 1,215 have already been completed. , it is expected that the other stations will be constructed under the Adarsh Station Scheme by the financial year 2022-2023.

The Minister also announced the commencement of a brand-new plan for “Major Upgradation of Railway Stations.” So far, 52 stations have been selected for upgrade.

ST Engineering bags 1.4 billion contracts for new Kaohsiung MRT Yellow line

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ST Engineering bags 1.4 billion contracts for new Kaohsiung MRT Yellow line

SINGAPORE, KAOHSIUNG (Metro Rail News): Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) wins the contract of Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau to provide turnkey rail services worth 1.4 billion for the MRT yellow line.

The contract includes providing rail electronics solutions as well as above-ground train depot design, construction, and equipment fit-out.

“Winning this landmark Yellow Line project demonstrates the industry’s confidence in our unique strengths and attests to our capability in moving up the value chain to deliver full turnkey rail services, systems integration, and project management. With our deep market familiarity and strong technical and engineering expertise, we are confident of delivering a world-class modern metro line that will improve connectivity and quality of life for residents in Kaohsiung,” said Chew Men Leong, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering. “This significant win following our Kaohsiung MRT Red Line North Extension contract reinforces our position as a global Smart City participant and brings us closer to achieving our Smart City growth ambitions.”

ST Engineering will also provide the communications system, automatic fare collection system, platform screen doors, traction electrification system, depot design and construction, and depot maintenance equipment for the Yellow line. The scope of the Tender is expected to start by late 2022 over a period of 10 years.

22.8km line that comprises 22 underground stations and one elevated station. A key addition to Kaohsiung City’s metro network, the Yellow Line links to the existing Red and Orange lines, a light-rail system, and a railway station, connecting the city’s six key districts, universities, and schools. It will serve about 1.16 million people, nearly 42 percent of the city’s total population when completed.

ST Engineering has nearly three decades of experience implementing rail projects in Taiwan, with more than 100 domain expertise people and a team of engineers having in-depth industry knowledge. The company’s rail projects are Turnkey rail services for the Red Line North Extension as part of a consortium and rail electronics solutions for the Red and Orange Lines. This latest victory expands ST Engineering’s portfolio of more than 200 smart metro projects in more than 50 cities over the Globe.

CMRL floats PSD Tender for Chennai Metro Phase-II

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CMRL floats PSD Tender for Chennai Metro Phase-II

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has floated bids for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of the Platform screen Door for CMRL Phase-II, Corridor-4.

The work includes Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Platform Screen Doors for CMRL Phase II, Corridor 4

Tender Details

The tender Reference Number is CMRL/PH_II/SYS/C4_ASA10/2022.

Tender ID is 2022_CMMDB_689376_1

Bid Submission Start Date and Time is 15th September 2022 at 15:00 hrs. Indian Standard Time.
The Last Date and Time of submission/uploading of the Bid is 22nd September 2022 up to 13:00 hrs. Indian Standard Time.
The date and Time of opening of the Bid (Technical Bid) are 23rd September 2022 at 15:00 hrs. Indian Standard Time.

Bid Valid for 180 days.

The time period to complete the work is 2245 days.

The First High-Speed train from China arrives in Jakarta

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The First High-Speed train from China arrives in Jakarta

CHINA (Metro Rail News): China Railway International stated that a high-speed train and an inspection train for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway arrived at the Indonesian port of Jakarta.

The 350 km/h Fuxing high-speed trains, from China, served as the advanced and mature technology for the trains.

The trains, which followed Chinese standards, were presented in Qingdao, Shandong province. The goods will be delivered by road to a Bandung high-speed rail station in Bandung. Bundling and other testing work will be done on site after which the trains will be delivered to the local operator.

CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd., has designed and developed a total of 11 bullet trains and an inspection train. The company has also modified its operations to better suit the routes and local environment in Indonesia in order to provide customers with a more comfortable travel experience.

Indonesia will receive the remaining 10 bullet trains prior to 2023.

The high-speed line between Jakarta and Bandung is the first foreign rail project in China to fully use Chinese standards and technology. Additionally, it represents a turning point for China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

The 142-km line’s construction started in 2018 and is scheduled to be finished in June.

Join 9th PHD Global Rail Convention

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Join 9th PHD Global Rail Convention

Indian Railways as a key driver for India’s economic growth and development is currently focussing on up-gradation & capacity enhancement of its infrastructure networks fit for operating both freight and passenger trains at higher speeds, while simultaneously catering to future demand growth.

A long-term vision for Indian Rail Sustainability: The amalgamation of advanced technologies, implementation of multiple investor-friendly policies & empowering measures by the Government in all areas of railways from infrastructure to rolling stock, customer services and modernised railway stations, digitisation of railway operations and predictive asset management, implementation of the landmark Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs), 100 % electrification, New Train sets-Vande Bharat Trains, the ambitious bullet train network & other projects are all propelling the nation towards sustainable mobility, with increased freight share&enhancedpassenger experience and economy grow that the core.

Join 9th PHD Global Rail Convention

To achieve the proposed mega initiatives & for accelerated implementation of certain critical projects by 2024, sustained involvement of the Private Sector is a major requirement.


The National Rail Plan (NRP) for India– 2030 aimed at creating a ‘future ready’ Railway system, and has formulated strategies based on both operational capacities and commercial policy initiatives. The plan is to create capacity ahead of demand, which in turn would also cater to future growth in demand right up to 2050 and also increase the modal share of Railways to 45% in freight traffic and continue to sustain it.
Gati-Shakti – National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity which aims to integrate Infrastructure schemes of different Ministries & the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Policy will fast track the approvals and ease of establishing Cargo Terminals and increase the freight loading share of IR.


New Innovations: The recently introduced policy ‘StartUps for Railways’ will bring scale and efficiency in
the field of operation, maintenance as well as the creation of infrastructure through the participation of
very large and untapped start-up ecosystem.

9th Edition of THE PHD GLOBAL-RAIL CONVENTION-2022-Gati Se Pragati,
 “Indian Railways-Sustainable Development to create a Future Ready Ecosystem”.

FOCUS SECTORS

  • Keynote Session Indian Railway’s Initiatives:
    • National Rail Plan 2030 & Private Industry Business Opportunities
    • New Start-up Innovation Policy of Railways
    • Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Make In India” Initiatives
    • Beyond Borders Rail Connectivity –New Rail Links
  • Sustainable Rail Freight Growth Blueprint:
    • DFCCIL – Opportunities for Private Industry Collaborations
    • Business Opportunities in the proposed new dedicated Freight Corridors.
    • Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Policy
    • Capacity Augmentation and Infrastructure
    • Enhancing Rail Freight Share – Consumer Challenges
    • Last Mile Connectivity- Multimodal Connectivity
    • Vendor Development opportunities
  • New Developments In Infrastructure, Trains & Rolling Stock:
    • New Developments in Rolling Stock-Make In India
    • Vande Bharat train sets-Modern Rolling Stock requirement
    • Business Opportunities in the National High-Speed Rolling Stock Project
    • IRCTC-Vistadome Coaches & New Bharat Gaurav Trains- Tourism & Passenger experience enhancement
    • Station Development – Modernization, Redevelopment & Up-gradation of stations
    • EPC Tender Challenges
    • Asset Management, Maintenance & Land Acquisition challenges
  • Building A Future Ready Railway Ecosystem Modern Development In Signalling Telecommunication:
    • Advanced & Intelligent Signalling and Telecommunication Infrastructure & Systems
    • New Modern Signalling, Telecom & Electrification System Upgrades
    • Delivering Smart Rail 4.0: Connected, Smart & Reliable Railways of the future
    • New Technology for Safety, Train Connectivity & Digital Rail Ecosystem
    • AI Technology Infrastructure- New Trends-National & International
    • RDSO Role- Faster implementation of New Technology
    • Global Railway Technology Trends & Opportunities for a collaborative road map
    • New AI Innovations by Start-ups

For any Speaker/Sponsorship/Stall Opportunities kindly contact:

Ma Bhavna Singh Bhovno.singh@pbdeci.in (Mble# 9811027759).

For any participation queries, please contact:

Ms Vasudha Pant @Vasudha pant@phdcc.in (Mble#9990434879)

DMRC floats Tender for supply and erection of three steel spans at various locations of phase-4

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DMRC floats Tender for supply and erection of three steel spans at various locations of phase-4

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has floated e-tenders from qualified bidders, who can fulfill the qualification criteria for Supply, fabrication, transportation, and erection of three special steel spans. One at Mandir Marg on the metro viaduct and two at Ambedkar Nagar T-Point on M.B. Road (one each at metro viaduct and PWD flyover level) for elevated integrated viaduct section between Saket-G to Sangam Vihar of line-10 of Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of phase-4 Delhi MRTS.

  • The Reference Number of the tender is DC-04BR. The work will include supplying, fabrication, transporting, and erection of three special steel spans, one at Mandir Marg on the metro viaduct and two at Ambedkar Nagar T-Point on M.B. Road (one each at metro viaduct and PWD flyover level) for elevated integrated viaduct section between Saket-G to Sangam Vihar of line-10 of Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of phase-IV Delhi MRTS.
  • The approximate total cost will be INR 25.23 Crores.
  • The total earnest money deposit will be 25 Lakh. The time period to complete the work will be 9 Months. The Document Download or Sale started on 12th August 2022. Document Download or Sale End Date will be on 12th September 2022. The Pre-bid Meeting was held on 23rd August 2022. Bid Submission will be on 5th September 2022, Bid Submission will end on 12th September 2022.
  • The tender will open on 13th September 2022

DMRC & NBCC sign MoU for a subway to connect WTC Nauroji Nagar with Pink Line

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DMRC & NBCC sign MoU for a subway to connect WTC Nauroji Nagar with Pink Line

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBCC to construct a subway connecting the WTC Nauroji Nagar with the Bhikaji Cama Place Metro station on Pink Line.

NBCC will develop WTC as a commercial project at Nauroji Nagar consisting of 12 towers of G+9 structure having an approximate built-up area of 34 lakhs sq. ft along with a three-level basement parking and other services.

Corporate offices, retail shops, conference facilities, board rooms, auditorium, food Courts and restaurants, etc will be in the commercial hub which will stretch over 25 acres of land.

The construction of this new subway will help in providing a more convenient mode of connectivity for Metro passengers visiting this massive facility which will have offices as well as commercial establishments. Pedestrians in the area will also have a safer way to travel to and from the Metro station.

DMRC has built a number of such subways and foot over bridges to connect its Metro stations with nearby landmarks.

PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Kochi Metro Phase 2 and inaugurate Phase 1A

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PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Kochi Metro Phase 2 and inaugurate Phase 1A

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi metro had informed that PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 11.20 km Phase-2 and inaugurate Phase-1A of the metro corridor on 1st of the September at 6.30 Pm in Kakkanad. Phase 1 A will stretch from SN junction to Vadakkekotta and Phase 2 stretch from JLN international stadium to Infopark. Phase II will have 11 stations.

The ceremony will be held at the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) trade fair and exhibition center in the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Muhammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Mayor M Anilkumar, Member of Parliament Hibi Eden, Antony Raju (minister of transport), and P Rajeev (minister of Industries, Law, and Coir) will grace the function with their Presence.

Phase 1 extension is the first stretch directly taken up by Kochi Metro Rail Limited. Kochi Metro will cover a distance of at least 27 km with 24 stations with the inauguration of Phase IA. The revenue operations of both the stations will begin at 7 pm, soon after the Honourable PM dedicates the stations to the people of Kochi.

Additionally, he will dedicate the Kollam-Punalur electrified line to the nation and begin the redevelopment of Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town, and Kollam railway stations to make them world-class railway stations. A brand-new MEMU train is expected to run in the newly electrified railway station.

Ernakulam’s two railway station renovation costs will be 669 crores. Railways sources stated that the two station buildings will be demolished in three stages to minimize disruption to the public and new multi-story ones will be constructed in two years.

KMRL is expecting an average of one lakh commuters per day from Phase 1A.

Maha Metro install operation control centre at Range hill depot

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Maha Metro install operation control centre at Range hill depot

MAHARASHTRA (Metro Rail News): The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) has established an operation control centre (OCC) to use innovative technology to oversee the whole metro system at Range Hill Depot. The Maha Metro will be able to remotely supervise every component of the system from this hub, like rail speed, the signal system, frequency, electrical use and supply, cameras, and escalators.

Atul Gadgil, the project director of Maha Metro, and Vinod Agrawal, the director of systems and operations, stated that “We used the most advanced technology to build this centre. Maha Metro may operate the metro train from this centre without a driver, however, we have a driver only as psychological support. At this centre, we have access to all live data. Both the PCMC to Swargate and the Vanaz to Ramwadi metro lines will be served by it. Provisions have been made for the extended and phase 2 routes from here.

Agrawal stated that the Pune Metro will only need 20 people for a 1-kilometre stretch by utilising the most advanced technology.

The primary purpose of the OCC is to handle day-to-day operations and maintenance of the metro rail system. All emergencies related to metro operations and passengers and public safety will be responded to in real time.

The OCC can maintain vigilance with live cameras even though experienced staff members such as the chief controller, traffic controller, rolling stock controller, signalling controller, traction power controller, and auxiliary system controller have been appointed. The centre will monitor all of the Pune Metro’s public safety features. The OCC will receive a direct feed from every metro station 24×7. All activities and the feed can be controlled and monitored from the OCC in case of any emergencies, metro officials stated.

Northern Railways to connect Kashmir with the rest of India

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Northern Railways to connect Kashmir with the rest of India

KASHMIR (Metro Rail News): The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project of the Northern Railway is considered a major milestone, the breakthrough of the crucial tunnel (T-13), in the difficult terrain paved the way for the completion of the national project on 29 August.

The daylighting of the single section of the 8 km long main tunnel, a crucial exercise for making the tunnel operational was done making it completely through from its south portal.

Ashutosh Gangal, General Manager of Northern Railway stated that the completion of the boring work of this important tunnel connecting Dugga and Basindadhar stations is one of the major achievements of the Katra – Banihal section of the USBRL project. Northern Railways will move one step closer to fulfilling the dream of connecting the Kashmir valley to the rest of India through the Indian Railways network.

The line and level of the tunnel have been precisely achieved in the breakthrough. The total length of T-13 tunnel is 9.26 km, having a single section length of 8.0 km and a wider section length of 1.2 km.

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