Pune Metro’s Phase-I expected to be completed by end of 2022

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Pune Metro’s Phase-I expected to be completed by end of 2022

PUNE (Metro Rail News): MahaMetro who build the Pune metro reviewed the progress of recently inaugurated Metro routes in Pune as it is getting good public response. MahaMetro has now set a target of completing 33.
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2 kilometres of Phase-I by the end of December.

Firstly, it is targeting the stretch from Phugewadi to Shivajinagar. Last Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two stretches of Pune Metro rail routes – Garware college to Vanaz station and PCMC headquarters and Pimpri to Phugewadi, both the routes having five stations each.

CMRL opens 2 new stations on Metro Rail’s phase 1 extension stretch

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CMRL opens 2 new stations on Metro Rail’s phase 1 extension stretch

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has opened two new stations for public use in the phase I extension project between Washermenpet and Wimco Nagar on 13th March 2022, Sunday. It has been more than a year since services have started in this Northern section of the metro line.

On Sunday the trains started as usual but made stops at Tiruvottiyur Theradi and Wimco Nagar Depot stations. These stations were certified safe to begin operations by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety previously but the services only started there on Sunday after careful consideration. According to sources, not many people were aware of the opening on Sunday therefore there were not a lot of users at both these stations.

On Sunday, about 1,500 passengers travelled from the Tiruvottiyur Theradi station till 9 p.m. and about 400 from the Wimco Nagar Depot station. In addition, the frequency of trains at the Wimco Nagar Depot station was lower throughout the day due to technical constraints.

CMRL is offering free parking for commuters using the Wimco Nagar Depot station till the end of March. The construction of the Tiruvottiyur Theradi station had not finished in February 2021 when the phase I extension stretch started operations. According to the sources it has taken over 12 months to complete the construction of just one station because of several reasons.

MoHUA Secretary Shri Manoj Joshi reviews Delhi Metro Phase-IV project

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MoHUA Secretary Shri Manoj Joshi reviews Delhi Metro Phase-IV project

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chairman Manoj Joshi on 12th March 2022, Saturday reviewed the progress of three under construction corridors that are being built under the Phase-IV network. The three corridors include Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg, Majlis Park-Maujpur, and Tughalakabad-Aerocity.

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Currently, the DMRC is doing construction work on 65.1 km of phase-IV corridors which includes Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg (28.92 km), Majlis Park to Maujpur (12.55 km) which are extensions of Magenta Line and Pink Line respectively and Tughalakabad to Aerocity (23.62 km) which is the Silverline and will connect the Violet Line and Airport Line. This line is being built by L&T Construction.

DMRC is currently handling operations and maintenance of over 390 km of a network which includes 286 metro stations.

DMRC plans to build new Light metro corridor between Shastri Park and Kondli

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DMRC plans to build new Light metro corridor between Shastri Park and Kondli

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has conducted a survey on the possibilities of running light metro on the route between Shastri Park and Kondli in Yamunapar. DMRC is currently working on the plan to build a new corridor on which the low-cost light metro will run. The feasibility report on this has already been sent to the government. They will start preparing the Detail Project Report (DPR) of this corridor as soon as the approval is received from the government. 

The metro officials said that at present the people of this area are connected to the metro network through feeder buses. Metro Managing Director Mangu Singh said that the plan to run Light Metro between Shastri Park and Kondli is true and added that they have sent a feasibility report to the government long back. If approved this corridor will be 15kms long.

If the construction of this corridor is approved many parts of the eastern district which are located between the Blue Line (Vaishali to Dwarka) and the Pink Line corridor passing through Vikas Marg will be directly connected. Shastri Park, Purana Seelampur, Gandhi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Lake, Laxmi Nagar, Mandawali, Vinod Nagar till Kondli will also be connected by this corridor. He said that further work on this would start only after getting approval from the government and at present, this file is only under consideration with the Transport Department.

Currently, there is no direct connection between these areas and it is the busiest route of Metro Feeder Bus. A total of 22 metro feeder buses intersects on this route. Metro also runs its own feeder buses which connects adjoining areas of Kondli, Mayur Vihar Phase III, Kalyanvas, Mayur Vihar Phase II, Pandav Nagar, Shakarpur, Laxmi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Ramesh Park, Gandhi Nagar, Pushta Road. If the corridor is built it will benefit at least a dozen of these areas.

Light Metro can be operated even with fewer resources and facilities. In many cities, this type of new technology is used when there is not enough space. Such a metro can also be operated with three coaches in it. Its speed is less than the normal metro and the cost is also reduced by up to 40 percent.

L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad and JD Institute of Fashion Technology Hyderabad Unveils ‘Bunaai Utsav- Ek Ubharata Safar’

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L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad and JD Institute of Fashion Technology Hyderabad Unveils ‘Bunaai Utsav- Ek Ubharata Safar’

Hyderabad (Metro Rail News): As a unique community engagement initiative, Hyderabad metro rail passengers enjoyed a live ramp walk and fashion show organised with a mission to acknowledge the age-old handloom textiles of Telangana and generate awareness about the contributions of the local community of weavers and craftsmen to this art. The initiative has been a part of the collaboration between L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad and JD Institute of Fashion Technology (JDIFT) under which a first of its kind ‘Bunaai Utsav- Ek Ubharata Safar’ an ode to Telangana Handloom Textiles and Local Art is being celebrated at prominent locations of Hyderabad Metro Rail on 11th, 13th, and 20th March.

Kickstarting this festival on 11th March, the aspiring designers of JD Institute of Fashion Technology presented a string of ravishing Live Fashion Shows attired in Telangana signature handloom ensemble inside the metro trains running between JBS and MGBS followed by between Ameerpet and Raidurg Metro Stations, and at the concourse level of Ameerpet Metro Station, much to the delight of metro rail passengers.

The traditional fabrics used for the ramp were given a modern twist by the students of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, where they have adopted modern cuts and unique silhouettes to match the needs and choices of the common people.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, said, “We are happy to host the Bunnai Utsav conceptualized by JDIFT with a vision to rejuvenate the age-old handloom textiles and local art of Telangana state. Our passengers and visitors will witness this show and learn about the rich legacy of the state’s weavers and craftsmen.”

Mr. Nealesh Dalal, the Managing Trustee of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, said, “We are happy to partner with L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad to roll out this unique event promoting our rich heritage of handloom culture. Our local artisans and craftsmen need to be celebrated for putting India on the global map with their unique art. Our heritage, our culture, and our tradition need to be recognized. Moving forward, as an institution, we are not only supporting the local weavers and handloom culture of India but also fostering a sustainable lifestyle that aids both the nation and our planet. As we are embracing the digital world and technology, we as a generation indubitably need to carry forward the glorious history of us while keeping our environment safe and healthy.”

As part of the Bunaai Utsav, several live fashion shows along with multiple workshops will be organised at Galleria Mall Panjagutta and Premia Mall, Irrummanzil, Hyderabad on the 13th and 20th March, respectively. The Interior Design students of JD Institute of Technology will be showcasing the beauty of Telangana’s textile heritage by bringing to light once again as part of an Interior Display and Block Printing Workshop and Tapestry workshop exhibiting:-

  1. The art of Cheriyal paintings and Goangadi celebrating Telangana Local crafts.
  2. “Mana Chenetha” – a collection glorifying the hand-woven fabrics of Telangana.
  3. The Ikkats from Poachampally.
  4. The Narayanpet silks and cotton, and
  5. The Indian khadi

MahaMetro launches a 600 tons girder to cross railway tracks at Khadki

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MahaMetro launches a 600 tons girder to cross railway tracks at Khadki

PUNE (Metro Rail News):  MahaMetro on Friday erected a 79-metre-long girder crossing the railway lines where the Metro viaduct takes a turn towards Range Hills. It is among the biggest girders launched in the Pune Metro project so far. The long web girder was kept ready to save time and the construction to launch this was going on at Khadki for the past six months. The Pune Lonavala railway route had to be closed for 5 hours to get the web girder launched from the railway track.

A temporary structure of 650 tonnes was built to support this 600 tons girder. 30,000 bolts which are made of special metal were used to construct this. The width of this open web girder is 9.7 m, height is 10 m and the length is 79 m and is made from the E 35D steel grade plate. The entire 600-tons open web girder was placed on a specially made roller. Using two large witting machines, the great girder was moved forward by the push-long method. The launch of this girder has resulted in the smooth running of the advanced route from PCMC to Range Hill.

The task of putting out the open web girder was very risky therefore permission was taken from the Commissioner of Railway Safety and the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety for this purpose.

The 24th edition of Asia Pacific Rail is back as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand

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The 24th edition of Asia Pacific Rail is back as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand

With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia is the most exciting rail market in the world. Over the last 23 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more than 25,000 rail leaders from across the globe for the most exclusive and influential railway gathering in the region. This May, the 24th edition of Asia Pacific Rail is back as an in-person event in Bangkok, Thailand. It is Asia’s leading rail exhibition and conference.

Leading global rail and technology solution providers will showcase their innovations to 1,000 rail professionals from Asia and beyond across 10 key themes mentioned below:-

  1. Digital Rail
  2. Intelligent Infrastructure Management
  3. Mainline Projects
  4. Metro Projects
  5. Passenger Experience
  6. Rail Freight
  7. Rail Power
  8. Rail Security
  9. Signalling & Communications
  10. Ticketing & Payments

Over the two days, over 80 expert speakers from rail operators and authorities will be addressing key themes such as Digital Rail, Signalling & Communications, Operations & Maintenance, Asset Management, Project Updates and more. As part of this year’s event highlights, the show floor will also host 3 LIVE open theatres featuring interactive content from exhibitors.

A stellar line-up of speakers to provide in-depth analysis and lead discussions on the future of rail in Asia includes*

  • Catherine Baxter, Chief Operating Officer, Metro Trains Melbourne, Australia
  • Samuel Chan, Group Director, Rail and Road Systems Engineering, Land Transport Authority Singapore, Singapore
  • Sara Cheung, Managing Director, Asia Era One, Thailand
  • Chong Kheng Chua, Deputy Chief Executive – Infrastructure and Development, Land Transport Authority Singapore, Singapore
  • Muhammad Effendi, Operation and Maintenance Director, PT MRT Jakarta, Indonesia    
  • Mohamad Deddy Gamawan, Deputy General Manager, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), Indonesia           
  • Dr. Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong 
  • Pichet Kunadhamraks, Deputy Director General, Department of Rail Transport, Ministry of Transport, Thailand, Thailand
  • Adi Lau, Managing Director-Mainland China Business & Global Operations Standards, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong   
  • Dr. Tony Lee, Operations Director, MTR Corporation, Hong Kong
  • Junn Magno, General Manager, Philippine National Railways, Philippines
  • Vithaya Punmongkol, Deputy Governor (Operations), Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Thailand
  • Taufikurrahman Taufikurrahman, Executive Vice President, KAI (Indonesia Railways), Indonesia
  • Yanto Yulianto, Divisional Head of Information System and Technology, PT MRT Jakarta, Indonesia

For more information about Asia Pacific Rail 2022, please visit

Metro Rail News is the official media partner for this event.

Indian Railways awards 7 firms with order of 58 new Vande Bharat trains

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Indian Railways awards 7 firms with order of 58 new Vande Bharat trains

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Indian Railways has placed an order for 58 new Vande Bharat trains with seven companies including Medha Servo, Bombardier and Siemens. Along with that railways has also placed developmental orders with 4 different corporations which are able to manufacture at least one train each. By this railways aim to create a much bigger pool of producers who can meet future demand for such trains.

According to sources Medha will manufacture 26 Vande Bharat trains whereas Bombardier and Siemens will manufacture 16 and 9 trains respectively. The order of 4 trains is given to BHEL which is a government-owned company. The corporations that have gotten developmental orders include Titagarh wagons and CGL.
“First, we have high domestic demand and second we can become a big player in exporting these trains to other countries as our cost of production is almost one-third as compared to any other country. For that, we need to go for capacity building and hence the companies that have got the developmental order will also emerge as potential players in the near future,” an official stated.
The government has a plan to introduce more Vande Bharat trains to increase connectivity on interstate routes and also on capital connectivity corridors. The future Vande Bharat trains will have sleeper facility for overnight journeys to benefit the passengers in more ways.
Currently, two Vande Bharat trains are operational yet and 44 are under manufacturing. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her previous speech had introduced the rollout of 400 extra trains within a couple of years.

Kerala FM KN Balagopal allocates Rs 2,000 for SilverLine Project

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Kerala FM KN Balagopal allocates Rs 2,000 for SilverLine Project

KERALA (Metro Rail News): Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal has presented the full budget in the state assembly on Friday, 11th March, 2022. He allocated Rs 2,000 crore for acquiring land to build a semi-high speed railway line and expressed hope of getting the Centre’s approval for this project known as the Silverline project. The Finance minister announced that initially, Rs 2,000 crore will be made available to acquire land for this K-rail project. The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) will provide the money for this project.

The SilverLine project is a joint venture set up by the Kerala government and the Ministry of Railways. Balagopal is hoping for the central government to release its sanction for the K-Rail project as it is expected to cost over Rs 60,000 crore. He also said that the ‘eco-friendly’ K-line project will boost the state’s development.

The state government had requested the Centre to provide budgetary allocation to the project before, however, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget presented in February this year did not mention anything related to this. The SilverLine will run Between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod with stops at Kollam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Tirur, Kozhikode, and Kannur.

Meanwhile, the Finance Minister has proposed to set up a new IT park, four IT corridors, and 20 satellite IT hubs in the state with the aim to provide momentum to the information technology sector in the post-COVID-19 era.

KPTL Railway Division sets benchmark, constructs rail under bridge in record time

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KPTL Railway Division sets benchmark, constructs rail under bridge in record time

JHARKHAND (Metro Rail News): Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) Railway Division has set a new benchmark in the construction space as they have constructed a double span, cast-in-situ Rail Under Bridge (RUB) in a record time of 10 days. This bridge is part of Garwha to Barwadih third rail line construction project. It is 2 meters in length, 5 meters in height and has a height of 4.37meters.

This RUB no. 273 is situated at Daltonganj, Jharkhand which had to be extended for construction of the third railway line. The traffic bound to go towards Daltonganj town, Shahpur, Garhwa town and Varanasi passes through this RUB. The Earth excavation and rock cutting for the foundation of this bridge started on the evening of 16th February, 2022 and the construction was completed on 27th February, 2022.

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Speaking to Metro Rail News, the Railway Business Unit Head of KPTL, Mr. Jitendra Kumar Jain said, “It’s a remarkable achievement and we are thankful to our client Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for giving us this opportunity. “I am proud of the entire project team, which has worked day and night to achieve this milestone”, he added.

BARSYL wins Metro’s Feasibility Consultant Contract for introducing MRTS in Madurai

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BARSYL wins Metro’s Feasibility Consultant Contract for introducing MRTS in Madurai

MADURAI (Metro Rail News): On Wednesday it was revealed that Balaji Railroad Systems (BARSYL) has turned up as the lowest bidder to prepare a Feasibility Study Report for introducing a mass rapid transit system (MRTS) in Madurai. The title of this contract is DFRMaduraiMRTS2021.

The bids for this consultancy contract were invited in November by Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) right after Tamil Nadu’s state government made budgetary allocation for 2021-2022. Technical bids for the same were opened in December to reveal 5 bidders.

CMRL has set a 120-day deadline for the report to be completed and delivered on time but their estimate is unknown. The brief scope for this contract is Selection of Consultant for Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for introducing a Mass Rapid Transit System in Madurai city.

The financial bid values by each company are as follows:-

FirmBid (Rs. lakh)
Balaji Railroad Systems51.62
Aarvee Associates64.11
L&T Infrastructure Engineering65.72
RITES96.22
Rina Consulting111.70

If the letter of authorization is signed then Balaji’s tasks could include the following:-

  • To collect and examine available reports of previous studies, plans, CMP Report and other related with transportation scenario of Madurai Metropolitan Region.
  • To collect primary transport network inventory data along with utilities within the Project Influence Area.
  • To collect all the secondary information such as development plans, public transport routes.
  • To conduct a review of the current situation in order to establish the existing condition and capacity of the public transport system.

Good news for Indian Railways passengers, restrictions on bedroll and blankets revoked

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Good news for Indian Railways passengers, restrictions on bedroll and blankets revoked

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Good news for Indian Railways passengers as now they do not have to carry linen and blankets for their train journeys. In a major relief to passengers, the government issued orders on Thursday, 10th March, to resume providing linen, blankets as well as curtains inside trains.

In view of pandemic and covid protocol due to Covid-19, Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for movement of passengers by trains was issued which imposed the restriction on linen, blankets and curtains inside trains. The Railway Board said the supply of linen, blankets and curtains would resume with immediate effect.

The government previously suspended the service of providing meals, linen and most of its concessions due to pandemic but now has reintroduced these onboard facilities. In an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus, former Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had decided to withdraw the provision of blankets along with curtains in air-conditioned coaches of all train services but certain arrangements were made so that blankets are provided to train passengers on demand. When the restrictions were in place passengers were advised to bring their own blankets for their long train journeys.

Now first AC class passengers will be provided with blankets on demand with freshly washed covers according to the reports. Other than that spare blankets and curtains were said to be washed, dried and stored in a dry, clean storage facility. Indian Railways had said that 100 per cent fresh washed linen will be provided to train passengers in sealed packets as per instructions.

KMRC assigns colour ranges to its Metro lines

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KMRC assigns colour ranges to its Metro lines

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Just like other cities now the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has also assigned colour ranges to different metro corridors. this decision was taken with the aim to assist workers in remembering their rides without any problem.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and KMRC gave the following colours to the metro lines:-

Line 1 the North-South Metro corridor is now Blue Line

Line 2 the East-West Metro corridor is now Green Line

Line 3 the Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor is now Purple Line

Line 4 the Noapara extension to Airport via Barasat Metro corridor is now Yellow Line

Line 5 the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro corridor is now Pink Line

Line 6 the New Garia-Airport Metro corridor is now Orange Line Presently, the metro runs on six distinct lines. Line 1 of the Kolkata Metro is functional between Kavi Subhas to Dakshineswar.

The Green Line of the KMRC which is marked as Green Line is functional between Sector V and Phoolbagan.

The New Garia-Airport Metro or Line 6 has been distinguished as Orange Line, while the Joka-Esplanade hallway, which will interface Joka across DH Road with Esplanade will be recognized as Purple Line.
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The Noapara expansion to the Airport by means of Barasat or Line 4 will be recognized as Yellow Line and the Baranagar-Barrackpore corridor or Line 5 will be distinguished as Pink Line.

Kerala Silverline’s gift to women on International Women’s Day

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Kerala Silverline’s gift to women on International Women’s Day

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (Metro Rail News): Kerala Silverline announced on International Women’s Day, Tuesday, that they are working on enhancing safety arrangements to ensure safe travel for women travelling alone by metro.

To implement this idea surveillance cameras will be fitted inside trains, at stations and in their surroundings. Women guards will also be deployed inside the trains and at stations. Trained guards will be drawn from the police force for the purpose. Women’s helpline numbers will be made available and call made on that number will be answered instantly.

The metro has also decided to provide travel arrangements to home for female travellers.
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The stops on Silverline will be networked with other modes of transport for this purpose. Transport services shall be operated for travel from stations to metros and for trips to the stations. K-Rail officials also said that they will arrange single-ticket travel for far-fetched places like Wayanad, to facilitate travel to SilverLine station. Silverline aims to ensure a smooth and safe journey with maximum facilities.



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