KEC International Ltd. bags Electrification contract for Delhi Metro Phase 4

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KEC International Ltd. bags Electrification contract for Delhi Metro Phase 4

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): KEC International Ltd. emerges as the winning bidder for the 25 kV OHE & 33 kV power supply contract for the elevated corridors of the 65.1 km Delhi Metro Phase 4 project on Tuesday.

Delhi’s new Phase 4 is well under construction and it includes one new line (the 23.62-kilometer Silver Line from Aerocity to Tughlakabad) and the extension of the Magenta Line (the 28.92-kilometer Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram) and Pink Line, (12.58 km Mukundpur – Maujpur).

In February 2022, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued a tender invitation for this significant systems contract, with a 1440-day (3.95-year) timeframe and an unknown estimate. In May, technical bids were opened, revealing 4 bidders.

The Delhi Metro MRTS Phase-IV project’s scope includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning 25 kV overhead equipment (OHE), 33 kV auxiliary power supplies for elevated corridors, and a SCADA system for both elevated and underground corridors.

It is just one of the many electrification-related packages in Phase 4. It’s interesting to note that DE-02 also applied to the OHE electrification package for the remodelling of Ajronda and Sarita Vihar Depots. In January 2021, Salasar Techno Engineering was awarded that contract. This package is just one of the many electrification-related packages in Phase 4.

Delhi-Varanasi bullet train project is still under consideration

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Delhi-Varanasi bullet train project is still under consideration

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Ministry of Railways denied on Thursday that the Delhi-Varanasi bullet train project had been abandoned and said that its DPR was still being taken into account. The DPR for the high-speed rail between Delhi and Varanasi has not been decided. The Railway Ministry does not have any objection to the project’s DPR, as stated by the ministry.

Additionally, it stated that the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) had completed and submitted the project’s detailed project report (DPR) to the Railway Board. “It (DPR) is under evaluation by RB, as part of the process of obtaining approval,” the ministry updated.

The high-speed corridor’s projected route travels via Varanasi, Greater Noida, Agra, Lucknow, and Prayagraj. The ministry further stated that R N Singh, Principal Executive Director (Infra), and NHSRCL representatives did not recently meet to discuss the DPR.

Sources, however, have claimed that a meeting took held and that the feasibility report of the high-speed Delhi-Varanasi project was discussed. Concerns over the project were expressed in relation to the numerous curves along the route. The National Highway-2 was built for the corridor in the feasibility study. It was claimed that doing so would enable more affordable land purchases and lower construction costs.

However, sources have maintained that a meeting took place and the feasibility report of the Delhi-Varanasi high speed project was discussed and concerns were raised on the project citing multiple curves along the route. The feasibility report proposed that the corridor be built along the National Highway-2. It said this will help in the acquisition of land at cheaper rates and reducing the cost of construction.

The sources claimed that the technical problem was that NH-2 had numerous curving stretches between Delhi and Varanasi, which served as a hurdle, making it extremely risky for a train to run at 350 kilometers per hour. “To operate a bullet train at 350 kmph, the high-speed corridor’s track should be straight.

The railway ministry claimed it could not answer to queries on particular features of the DPR, such as projected cost, stoppages, and estimated date of commencement of work, because the project has not yet been sanctioned and the detailed report has not yet been approved.

BMRCL seeks approval for Phase-3 final DPR from the Karnataka government

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BMRCL seeks approval for Phase-3 final DPR from the Karnataka government

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited, a consulting firm for the Ministry of Railways, is scheduled to be approved by the State government for the final Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 3. BMRCL has estimated that the 44.65-km elevated project would cost over Rs 13,000 crore and have a ridership of 4.65 lakh passengers per day when it becomes operational in 2028.

Anjum Parwez, managing director of BMRCL stated that BMRCL’s final round of discussions took place on Wednesday. We will give the DPR to the State government in the near future, and the State government will send it to the Centre for its approval. Phase-3 is projected to cost more than Rs 13,000 crore at current (2022) rates, according to the computation. However, the price would have significantly increased by the time the project was finished in 2028 due to increases in material and construction costs, among other factors, the MD added.

BMRCL has not undergone any alignment changes in the two corridors proposed by RITES in its final DPR, Corridor One for 32.15 kilometres from JP Nagar IVth Phase to Kempapura, with 22 stations, and Corridor Two for 12.5 kilometres from Hosahalli to Kadabgere on Magadi Road, with 9 stations.

We performed analyses and expect 4.65 lakh daily riders on both lines in 2028,” the official added. The MD responded that options were being provided by BMRCL and that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Finance would make the final decision when questions regarding the financial model were raised.

An official stated that the three financial options are as follows: a Special Purpose Vehicle model, in which the State and Centre would each contribute 20%, and the remaining 60% would be raised through loans; a Viability Gap Funding Scheme (PPP model), in which the State and Centre would both contribute 20% again, and the remaining would be raised by private parties; and a Grant model, in which the Center would contribute 10% of the project cost as a grant.

MMRDA to begin trail runs on Mumbai Metro Lines 2A & 7

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MMRDA to begin trail runs on Mumbai Metro Lines 2A & 7

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) two key projects are about to be finished, and the trials run will soon start. Construction on Line 2A (From Dahisar to DN Nagar) from Link Road and Line 7 (From Dahisar East to Andheri East) from the Western Express Highway is both almost complete. MMRDA stated that the two lines’ trial runs are anticipated to begin by October of this year.

By the end of December, the MMRDA intends to begin the final stage of commercial operations. The two lines intend to provide fast and efficient interchange with the suburban rail system and MRT system at Andheri, JVLR, and Dahisar as well as communication between the Western Express Highway, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), and Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli). The Dahisar-Andheri line aims to connect Central Mumbai with Northern Suburban Mumbai, as well as to give rail-based access to the National Park, SEEPZ, Mumbai International Airport (CSMIA), and other commercial and geographic attractions.

About 3 lakh people can use the two metro lines, which have 30 stops along the corridor. In order to offer continuous connection, the MMRDA is also constructing a foot overbridge at Goregoan station on Metro Line 7 that will connect to the railway stations in the western suburbs. A tender for the same will soon be announced by the MMRDA.

MMRC invites EOI from consultants for the preparation of the Southern Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 3

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MMRC invites EOI from consultants for the preparation of the Southern Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 3

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Maharashtra government announced plans to expand a 2.5 km stretch to Line 3 southbound from Cuffe Parade, adding one new stop at Navy Nagar, in March 2022. The cost of the extension would increase by Rs 2,301 crore. The extended portion is 2.5 km long, of which over 15 km will be the actual length of the metro line and with the remaining stretch being used for turning metro rakes.

In this regard, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) is inviting expressions of interest from reputable consultants for the provision of consultancy services for the preparation of the Southern Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 3 from Cuffe Parade to Navy Nagar. The last date to submit bids is 1st September 2022.

Additionally, MMRC is also floating bids for the provision of project management, architectural, and structural design services for the renovation of buildings for project participants (K3, G3, and K2 Buildings Balance Work) at the Kalbadevi and Girgaon Stations of Mumbai Metro Line-3.

The Maharashtra government has previously been asked by the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command (WNC) to expand the metro services from Cuffe Parade to Navy Nagar. This will make it easier for Naval Officers and their families to access Mumbai’s other neighborhoods via the metro rail system.

A 250-meter station is proposed in front of the TIFR on Dr. Homi Bhabha Road with an estimated 2.5-kilometer tunnel expansion from the current terminal point at Ambedkar Nagar. Station with two sides and a crosswalk before and after the metro station (25 other stations have island perform).

M I A Construction wins contract of Multi-Modal Integration of 10 Metro Stations of Delhi Metro

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M I A Construction wins contract of Multi-Modal Integration of 10 Metro Stations of Delhi Metro

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s M I A Construction Pvt. Ltd. for the work of Multi-Modal Integration of 10 Metro Stations, including Janakpuri East, Uttam Nagar West, Dwarka More, Nawada, Shahdara, Shastri Park, Shastri Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Karol Bagh Metro Stations of Phases I and II.

Number of the tender: MMI/Civil/04

Name of Project: Multi-Modal Integration of 10 Metro Stations, including Phase-I and Phase-II of Janakpuri East, Uttam Nagar West, Dwarka More, Nehru Place, Nawada, Shahdara, Shastri Park, Shastri Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Karol Bagh.

Amount of the Accepted Contract: Approximately INR 19,00,83,381 Crore

Time Frame for Work completion: 10 Months

The DMRC issued an invitation to bid for Tender Number: MMI/Civil/04 in April of this year.

Construction and completion of the works by the Contractor (including, but not limited to, the design, construction, and removal of the Temporary Works) as well as the correction of defects in the Works in the manner, to the standards, and within the timeframe specified by the Contract are the goals of the contract. The Contractor shall execute the Works in full recognition of this goal and with full acceptance of all responsibilities, liabilities, and risks that may be involved.

Kochi Metro to construct Metro Light in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi Metro to construct Metro Light in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (Metro Rail News): The cabinet meeting was held on Wednesday, and it was resolved to entrust Kochi Metro Rail Ltd construction for the Light Metro/Metro Light projects and three flyovers that will be built in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode by Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Ltd. For the Light Metro projects, the Kochi Metro will be tasked with creating a new, comprehensive project report. The DPR needs to be created in accordance with the instructions provided by the Union Government.

The Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963’s principles and requirements for granting exemptions from the law’s land ceiling restriction were modified by the government. Applications for exemption will be conducted through an entirely online approach.

The Kochi metro project is the first metro in the country which connects rail, road, and water transport facilities. The first phase is being set up at an estimated cost of ₹51.81 billion. In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the Best Urban Mobility Project in India by the Urban Development Industry, as part of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) international conference hosted by the ministry every year.

Indian Railways connecting Northeastern states with rest of country

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Indian Railways connecting Northeastern states with rest of country

MANIPUR (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has been relentlessly constructing train connections between all of India’s states. Railways have one of the greatest rail networks in the world, having expanded rail networks to unreachable rural locations and now offering train services in every state, including connecting North-East India with the rest of the country. Indian Railways does all possible to provide travelers with comfort and convenience.

A recent video tweeted by Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Law and Justice, demonstrates how in the 1990s when asked about the railway projects for Manipur, the then-governing party responded with the assurance that construction had already begun on them. But the present Modi administration has only just resolved, after so many decades by connecting all the Northeastern states with a proper railway link.

Kiren Rijiju stated that now, Railway Projects for Manipur were conceived in 1990. It’s only Narendra Modi Ji, who has fulfilled it. Now, all North East States are connected and more projects are in the pipeline to link NE with the rest of India. And reservation provisions are made easy for the passengers.

Additionally, by 2024, a train network will connect the state capitals of the northeastern states with Delhi, Railway officials stated. Over 60% of the construction connecting Northeastern states to the national capital is complete and the remaining 40% is anticipated to be finished by 2024, stated Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister of State for Railways.

World premiere: 14 Coradia iLint to start passenger service on the first 100% hydrogen-operated route

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World premiere: 14 Coradia iLint to start passenger service on the first 100% hydrogen-operated route

GERMANY, BREMERVORDE (Metro Rail News): Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is proud to announce that the world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, reached another historical milestone today in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is now used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route, in passenger operation. This regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. The 14 vehicles with fuel cell propulsion belong to Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG). LNVG had already started looking for alternatives to diesel trains in 2012 and thus provided momentum for the development of the trains in Germany. Other project partners for this world debut are the Elbe-Weser railways and transport company (evb) and the gas and engineering company Linde.

“Emission free mobility is one of the most important goals for ensuring a sustainable future and Alstom has a clear ambition to become the world leader in alternative propulsion systems for rail. The world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, demonstrates our clear commitment to green mobility combined with state-of-the-art technology. We are very proud to bring this technology into series operation as part of a world premiere, together with our great partners,” says Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Alstom.

On the route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde and Buxtehude, 14 hydrogen-powered Alstom regional trains will be operated by evb on behalf of LNVG, gradually replacing 15 diesel trains. They will be fuelled daily and around the clock at the Linde hydrogen filling station. Thanks to a range of 1,000 kilometres, the Alstom multiple units of the Coradia iLint model, which are emission-free in operation, can run all day long on just one tank of hydrogen on the evb network. In September 2018, there had been a successful trial run of almost two years with two pre-series trains.

Despite numerous electrification projects in several countries, a significant part of Europe’s rail network will remain non-electrified in the long term. In many countries, the number of diesel trains in circulation is still high, with more than 4,000 cars in Germany, for instance.

Alstom currently has four contracts for hydrogen fuel cell powered regional trains. Two are in Germany, the first for 14 Coradia iLint trains in the region of Lower Saxony, and the second for 27 Coradia iLint trains in the Frankfurt metropolitan area. The third contract comes from Italy where Alstom is building 6 Coradia Stream hydrogen trains in the region of Lombardy – with the option for 8 more, while the fourth is in France for 12 Coradia Polyvalent hydrogen trains shared across four different French regions. Furthermore, the Coradia iLint has been successfully tested in Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden to name a few.

About the Coradia iLint

The Coradia iLint is the world’s first passenger train to run on a hydrogen fuel cell that generates electrical energy for propulsion. This completely emission-free train is quiet and emits only water vapour and condensation. The Coradia iLint features several innovations: clean energy conversion, flexible energy storage in batteries, and intelligent management of motive power and available energy. Specifically developed for use on non-electrified lines, it enables clean, sustainable train operation while maintaining high performance. On evb’s network, the train travels at speeds of 80 to 120, with a maximum speed of 140 kilometres per hour.

The iLint was designed by Alstom teams in Salzgitter (Germany), our centre of excellence for regional trains, and in Tarbes (France), centre of excellence for traction systems. The project benefits from the support of the German government and the development of the Coradia iLint was funded as part of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP) by the German government.

The Coradia iLint is the 2022 German Sustainability Design Award recipient. The award recognises technical and social solutions that are particularly effective in driving the transformation to sustainable products, production, consumption, or lifestyle in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda.

About the Fuelling System

The Linde facility in Bremervörde contains sixty-four 500-bar high-pressure storage tanks with a total capacity of 1,800 kilograms, six hydrogen compressors and two fuel pumps. The use of hydrogen as a fuel for trains noticeably reduces the burden on the environment, as one kilogram of hydrogen replaces approximately 4.5 litres of diesel fuel. A later hydrogen production on site by means of electrolysis and regeneratively generated electricity is planned; corresponding expansion areas are available.

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport as part of the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Innovation Programme. The federal government is contributing 8.4 million euros to the costs of the vehicles and 4.3 million euros to the costs of the filling station. The funding directive is coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Project Management Jülich (PtJ).

BMRCL floats bids for remodelling of Baiyappanahalli Depot for the Purple Line

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BMRCL floats bids for remodelling of Baiyappanahalli Depot for the Purple Line

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) floated bids for proposals for the construction and remodelling of the operational Baiyappanahalli Depot for the Purple Line on Monday.

The city’s new 57 km Blue Line, which will connect Central Silk Board – KR Puram – Bengaluru International Airport with Phase 2B (Airport Line), would be used to serve this train repair depot in Phase 2A (ORR Line).

The depot, which initially consisted of 16 stabling bay lines (SBL), 3 inspection bay lines (IBL), and 4 repair bay lines, was constructed in Bangalore Metro’s Phase 1 by URC Constructions (RBL). With the potential to build a new floor, its renovation will increase stabling capacity from 16 to 42 lines.

This contract is being financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which approved a USD 500 million (approx. Rs 3680 crore) loan in December 2020.

  • Estimated Cost for the bids is Rs. 266.21 Crore.
  • Deadline / Period of Work is 821 Days.
  • Pre-bid Meeting will be held on 12th September, 2022.
  • Bid Submission Start Date will start 03rd October 2022.
  • Bid Submission End Date will be 07th October, 2022.
  • Technical Bid Opening Date will be 10th October, 2022.

Construction & remodeling of existing Baiyappanahalli Depot for Bangalore Metro Rail Project-Phase 2A are included in the brief scope of the tender.

In order to avoid affecting Purple Line train operations, Baiyappanahalli Depot’s remodelling is being planned in stages. The Blue Line’s CBTC-equipped trains will be the only ones served by Baiyappanahalli Depot after the Purple Line’s Challaghatta Depot and Kadugodi Depot are operational.

A smaller depot known as Doddajala Depot or Shettigere Depot close to the airport will assist operations on the Blue Line as well for which land acquisition for this depot is under progress.

Back in September 2021, the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract worth Rs. 3.94 crores for both depots was given to the joint venture between PADECO Co. Ltd. and Ardanuy India Pvt Ltd.

As part of a 318 coach contract supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), both depots will house 222 new coaches (37 x 6).

Egis Rail S.A. bags the contract of Gurgaon Metro line linking HUDA City Centre and Cyber City

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Egis Rail S.A. bags the contract of Gurgaon Metro line linking HUDA City Centre and Cyber City

GURGAON (Metro Rail News): Egis Rail S.A. emerges as the only bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant contract GGNCCDD-01 of Gurgaon Metro’s 28.5 km line linking HUDA City Centre and Cyber City on Monday.

This elevated new corridor will connect Gurugram and Old Gurugram with 27 stations to form a ring line. The final Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project, which is expected to cost Rs. 6821.13 crores, was approved by the cabinet of the Haryana Government in August 2020.

In June 2022, the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Ltd. (HMRTC) issued a call for bids for this consulting project, with an estimated cost of Rs. 17.68 crore and a 1440-day (3.94-year) deadline.

The following project has a limited scope of Detail Design Consultant DDC for Civil Architectural and E and M works of Elevated Section 28 KM 500 m with 27 Stations Main Corridor from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City Gurgaon of Gurgaon Metro Project and also inclusive of Depot connection.

This package will go to a second tender if HMRTC is not pleased with the first bid. If so then Egis’s bid will be sent for the technical review, which will take a few months to complete, will be sent. If Egis is eligible then their financial bid will be opened to determine whether it falls within a certain range of the budgeted estimate for a contract to be awarded.

Details about the line’s funding sources/split, depot site, construction recommendation (U-girder or segmental box girder), train operations plan, etc., are still unknown because the formal DPR has not yet been made available to the public.

The Dwarka Expressway in New Gurgaon, which is now under construction and scheduled to open in December 2022, would be directly in the path of the line. It will probably have an interchange with the 106 km Delhi – SNB RRTS line at Udyog Vihar in addition to the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro and the Rapid Metro of Gurgaon.

Pune Metro line 3 piers achieve half-century

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): The piers of the Pune Metro Line 3 project connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi with the central hub of Shivajinagar have gained sustained momentum now. Yesterday evening witnessed the ‘half century’ of pier erection of the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro at the Balewadi Phata location. The notable part is developers have managed to achieve this milestone of erecting the 50th pier within the period of just six months after starting the pier work.

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The work of Pune Metro Line 3 on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route has been jointly undertaken by Tata Group and PMRDA on the basis of Public Private Partnership (PPP). Work on Pune Metro Line 3 has now gained momentum. Although pier casting has been started on this metro line at various stages, work is also underway for the casting of the pilling of metro stations.

“The Pune Metro Line 3 piers having a circular shape with a diameter of 2000 mm are very special in nature. These piers are being made to be fully compliant with the design parameters of the metro rail system. Also, they strictly follow all construction safety parameters as mentioned in the design and construction manual of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). These piers are cast in a way to handle the traffic load of Metro Rail and other vehicles; The construction of Metro on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route will provide easy, fast, and cheap options for public transport,” said Alok Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited.

“The construction of the metro between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar will provide easy, convenient, and affordable public transport options. It is the policy of the Tata Group not to compromise on quality and safety in all phases of the project, which was undertaken for the convenience of the citizens,” Mr. Kapoor added.

About Pune Metro line 3:

The Pune Metro line III is a ~23 Km elevated Metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjawadi to the Central business district of Shivajinagar. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project awarded by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to a consortium consisting of Tata Group’s TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TUTPL) and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. The Project would be developed & operated on Design, build, finance, operate & transfer (DBFOT) basis by a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) for a Concession Period of 35 years including the construction period.

Made in India Girder Launcher erects its First Kilometer of Viaduct for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail

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Made in India Girder Launcher erects its First Kilometer of Viaduct for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The first mile of the continuous viaduct for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has been finished, marking a significant advancement in its development.

The fact that this erection was completed using Made in India Full Span girder launcher is also notable.

The 1,100MT full-span launching apparatus was designed and produced domestically by M/s Larsen &Toubro at Kanchipuram, Chennai.

To create it, M/s L&T collaborated with 55 Micro-Small Medium Enterprises (MSME). India is now joining the exclusive club of nations that design and produce such equipment as Italy, Norway, Korea, and China.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project (MAHSR) will use innovative construction techniques including the Full Span Launching Methodology (FSLM) to build its 508 km long viaduct superstructures.

Erecting the precast girders for a double-track viaduct as a single unit, this method will expedite the launching of girders. FSLM is quicker than the segment-by-segment launching method, which is typically used to build viaducts for metro systems, it has been employed all over the world.

The 508 km long MAHSR project, which has 12 stations, would cover 348.04 km in Gujarat, 155.76 km in Maharashtra, and 4.3 km in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Upon completion, the High-Speed Rail will operate at 320 Kmph, covering the entire distance in approximately 2 hours with limited stops and 3 hours with all stops.

Land acquisition for the MAHSR project has been completed in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli at 100% and 98.8%, respectively. Land acquisition is now progressing at 75.25% in Maharashtra.

The bullet train project’s executing agency, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), wants to move construction along quickly.

162 km of piling and 79.2 km of pier construction have already been finished. Additionally, the Sabarmati Passenger Terminal Hub is almost finished.

Rishikesh–Karnaprayag achieves its first breakthrough in the excavation of Tunnel 12

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Rishikesh–Karnaprayag achieves its first breakthrough in the excavation of Tunnel 12

UTTARAKHAND (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways shared the information about Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Project which has achieved the first breakthrough in the excavation of Tunnel 12 – Escape Tunnel of length 1965.50 m on its Twitter handle.

The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line is an under-construction railway line, which will run from Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station in Rishikesh to Karnaprayag. It is Indian Railways’ proposed route for the Char Dham Railway to connect the Char Dham pilgrimage of Uttarakhand. 

It will help improve connectivity to the Char Dham shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

The project received funding and other authorisations from the government; it was reportedly India’s longest tunnel-rail project, which would play a vital role in national security and the welfare of Uttarakhand.

One of the Indian Railways‘ most ambitious projects is the connection between Karnaprayag and Rishikesh. Despite geographical and technological difficulties, the project is moving quickly over Uttarakhand’s difficult terrain. The project, which aims to provide last-mile connectivity, will further the socioeconomic and cultural growth of the hill state.

The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Project, in addition to giving tourists easy access to Kedarnath and Badrinath, is crucial for the country’s defense requirements. The new line project between Rishikesh and Karanprayag was approved in the Union Budget for 2010–11. The project is expected to cost 16,216 crore rupees.

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