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.

Maharashtra govt removes obstacles from Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

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Maharashtra govt removes obstacles from Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Eknath Shinde-led rebel Shiv Sena and BJP have removed numerous obstacles from the way of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag-off Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.

The Maharashtra government approved allocating forest land in Maharashtra for the project and took action to overcome land acquisition-related obstacles by signing a shareholder agreement with National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

Chief Minister Shinde instructed officials to finish all land acquisitions for the bullet train by September 30.

NHSRCL official stated that “land acquisition has picked up the pace” and that there have been “recent positive developments” regarding the bullet train project in the state.

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will enable three-hour travel between the two cities at a speed of 320 km per hour. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing funding for the Rs 1.1 lakh crore project, which will have a total of 12 stations, eight of which will be in Gujarat and four of which will be in Maharashtra.

While the work has progressed rapidly in Gujarat, the project was off to a start slow in Maharashtra. The pace of land acquisition was slower in Maharashtra as there was stiff opposition from land owners and a lack of political will, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena strongly opposing the project.

The Eknath Shinde-led BJP-Shiv Sena rebel government came to power on 30 June as 40 Sena MLAs walked out of the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to forge an alliance with the BJP. The MVA government comprised the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Congress.

A fortnight after coming to power, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, held a cabinet meeting and stated to the media that CM Shinde has given all the clearances for the project.

NMRC gears up to provide a daily dose of entertainment to the Aqua-Line commuters through Radio City

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NMRC gears up to provide a daily dose of entertainment to the Aqua-Line commuters through Radio City

NOIDA (Metro Rail News): NMRC is set to provide entertainment with travel in association with Radio City. NMRC is ready to deliver a daily dose of entertainment to the in-transit commuters in association with Radio City. This partnership is set to enhance the rich commuting experience with a convenient and affordable transport mode provided by NMRC. Similar types of arrangements have been adopted for passengers on Board by other metro organizations under UPMRCL.

Radio City will play curated music and Content at NMRC stations and depot. NMRC is intended to make commuter waiting for the metro more exciting by delivering uninterrupted infotainment by associating with Music Broadcast Limited. It is a non-revenue model as executed and operated in the year 2019-2021 by NMRC.
All the prominent RJs of Radio City like GINNI, AADI-HARI, YUVI, and DIVYA will do the live show tomorrow (i.e. on 01.09.2022) at Sector-51 metro station.

Nagaland CM flag-off Donyi Polo Exp. from Shokhuvi station to Naharlagun station

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Nagaland CM flag-off Donyi Polo Exp. from Shokhuvi station to Naharlagun station

GUWAHATI (Metro Rail News): Passenger train services commenced for the first time from Shokhuvi Railway Station in Nagaland to Naharlagun Railway station in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland CM shared this information on its Twitter handle .

In a historic occasion for connectivity and transportation in the North Eastern Region, passenger train services commenced for the first time o­n 26th August 2022 from Shokhuvi in Nagaland Railway station to Naharlagun Railway station in Arunachal Pradesh.

The inaugural service of this train was flagged off on August 26 by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in presence of Nagaland transport minister Paiwang Konyak, Nagaland PHE minister N. Jacob Zhimomi, Northeast Frontier Railway general manager Anshul Gupta and Lumding divisional manager JS Lakra along with other dignitaries.

For the 90-km-long board gauge route from Dhanisiri in Assam to Zubza in Kohima district of Nagaland, the foundation stone was laid in 2016 and the construction is in process. The earlier deadline was 2020, but it has been extended to 2024. The line is also expected to extend to Aizawl via New Kohima and Imphal.

The first railway station was set up at Dimapur Railway Station which was located in the commercial hub of the state and was inaugurated in 1903. After a gap of 100 years, Nagaland got its second railway station.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 commence trial runs between Sariput Nagar and Marol Naka station

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Mumbai Metro Line 3 commence trial runs between Sariput Nagar and Marol Naka station

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Hon’ble Chief Minister Eknath Shinde & Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the first trial of Mumbai’s first underground Metro rail, Aqua Line 3 also known as Colaba Bandra SEEPZ. The trial run will be held inside a 3-km tunnel stretch between the temporary facility of Sariput Nagar and Marol Naka station.

MMRCL stated that the trains will be tested on various parameters throughout their 10,000km test runs, including speed, oscillation, and emergency brake distance. He also added that the trial may go for more than three to six months.

The trial run officially begins just days after the Maharashtra cabinet approved a 44% increase in the project cost for Mumbai Metro 3 from Rs 23,136 crore to Rs 33,405.82 crore, an increase of Rs 10,269.82 crore.

82.6% of the underground stations and 98.6% of the twin tunnels have been built so far.

The acquisition of 2.56 hectares of private land and 73.14 hectares of public land has been finished for this project.

Additionally, Aarey Colony’s care shed is almost 29% finished. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has directed the MMRC to conduct the necessary planning so that the first phase can be commissioned by 2023.

UPMRC floats tender for comprehensive AMC of 13 stations security systems for Lucknow metro

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UPMRC floats tender for comprehensive AMC of 13 stations security systems for Lucknow metro

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corpora (UPMRC) float e-tenders for Comprehensive annual maintenance/service contract of security systems like X-Ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS), Door Frame Metal Detector System (DFMD), and Hand Held Metal Detector System (HHMD) for 13 stations along the CCS Airport to Amausi & Hussain Ganj to Munshipulia section of the UPMRC Lucknow metro rail project.

  • The Reference Number of the Tender is LKSEC-03. The Work includes a Comprehensive annual maintenance/service contract of security systems like X-Ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS), Door Frame Metal Detector System (DFMD), and Hand Held Metal Detector System (HHMD) at 13 stations from CCS Airport to Amausi & Hussain Ganj to Munshipulia of UPMRC Lucknow metro rail project.
  • The approximate cost of work will be INR 1.53 Crores.
  • Earnest Money Deposit will be INR 1.53 Lakh. The completion period of the Work will be 60 Months. The Document Download or Sale Start Date started on 12th August 2022, Document Download or Sale End Date will be 08th September 2022. Pre Bid Meeting Date was on 23rd August 2022. Bid Submission Start Date was from 28th August 2022, Bid Submission End Dat will be on 08th September 2022. Bid Opening Date will be on 09th September 2022.

7 bidders emerge for the Surat Metro’s Third Rail electrification system

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7 bidders emerge for the Surat Metro’s Third Rail electrification system

GUJARAT (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) released technical bids on Thursday and 7 companies—three of which are consortia—have filed bids for the Surat Metro Phase 1 project for 750 V DC Third Rail electrification system.

Phase 1 of Surat’s 40.35 km is made up of two lines and 37 stops. Early this summer, financial bids for the final civil packages went out, with Line-1’s 11.6-kilometer Dream City Depot – Kadarsha ni Nal section receiving top consideration.

GMRC invited tenders for this major systems contract, financed by Agence française de développement (AFD), in February 2022 with an unknown estimate and deadline

  • The seven bidders are KPTL – Gulermak JV, KEC International, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Linxon India, RVNL – Siemens JV, Sterling and Wilson (SWPL), TEECL – ABL JV

Invitation for bids number is GMRCL/TR/ST/EP-1/2022

The works include Supply, Erection, Testing, and Commissioning of Power Supply receiving & Distribution System, 750 V DC Third Rail Traction electrification, and SCADA System for Surat Metro Rail Project phase-I.

The bids have now been sent for technical evaluation, which could take a few months. The financial bids of the technically qualifying bidders will next be opened to disclose the lowest bidder, who is most likely to be the contractor.

Four bidders emerge for Delhi’s Central Vista DDC contract for a new APM system

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Four bidders emerge for Delhi’s Central Vista DDC contract for a new APM system

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Four bidders of design and engineering companies filed bids for the Central Vista of Delhi’s Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract for a new Automated People Mover (APM) system.

The Central Secretariat Station, which serves the yellow and violet lines of the Delhi Metro and is approximately 3km long underground ring line with 4 proposed stations, will be connected to new government structures being built as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its development in February 2022.

DMRC issued a tender notice for its DDC contract worth Rs. 8.07 crore estimated value and a 2880-day (7.89 years) deadline in May 2022.

The four bidders are Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd., Consulting Engineers Group Ltd. (CEG), Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd., SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd.

The name of the Package is DCCD-04.

Engagement of Detail Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural, and Building Services including EandM works for the proposed underground Automatic People Mover (APM) system at Central Vista are included in the brief scope of the Tender.

The bids have been sent out for technical review, which might take a few months. The financial bids of the technically qualified bidders will then be opened to expose the lowest bidder, who is most likely a consultant, as well as the other bidders.

According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the system, 20,000 passengers per hour are expected to use it during morning and evening rush hours.

RITES float bids for manufacture and supply of bogies for national railway of Zimbabwe

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RITES float bids for manufacture and supply of bogies for national railway of Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): RITES a public sector company under the Ministry of Railways is seeking online bids for the manufacture and delivery of Bogies for cape gauge DEMUS to national railway of Zimbabwe.

The reference number for the tender is 2022/RITES/EXPO/NRZ/DEMU/02/BOGIE. Work in the tender is manufacturing and supplying bogies for the national railway of Zimbabwe’s cape gauge DEMUS. Earnest Money Deposit for the Tender is 30,33,000 Indian Rupees. 240 days are needed for completion. The date of Document Download / Sale Commencement was August 19, 2022. Date of Document Download / Sale till September 8, 2022. The start date for bid submission was on August 19, 2022. The end of bid submission will be on September 8, 2022. The date of the Bid Opening will start on September 9, 2022.

This agreement covers the provision of the goods according to their specifications, drawings, and description in the amounts and on the dates mentioned in the contract.
The contractor may be required to provide certain incidental Works/Services (such as installation, commissioning, operator training, etc. in the case of the supply of capital goods/machinery & plant) as a necessary component of the goods under the contract, if so specified.

Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract, the obligation for completing supplies shall be considered complete if the Goods have been supplied to the tolerance of plus or minus 5% of the quantity or of the total value of goods ordered in the contract. Only the supplied quantity shall be paid for as per the terms of the contract.

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