Chronicle Development Updates On Metro Rail Projects : Metro Rail News

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15/02/2022

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Afcons–SAM JV Bags Rs. 1819.79 Cr. Underground Contract of Agra Metro Phase 1 Project

AGRA (Metro Rail News): Afcons Infrastructure – Sam India JV was the lowest bidder for the Agra Metro Phase 1 underground segment (AGCC02) between RBS College Ramp and Taj Mahal Ramp, in addition to winning in Kanpur.

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, SN Medical College, Agra College, Raja ki Mandi, and RBS College are all connected by a 7.93 km civil package from chainage 3630.000 to 11564.485 that consists of twin tunnels connecting 7 stations. According to the tender documents for the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), the assigned contractor will be needed to deploy four tunnel boring machines (TBMs).

Package: AGCC-02

The work includes: Design and Construction of Tunnel from start of underground ramp (near Fatehabad Road Metro station) to end of ramp after RBS college Metro station including seven underground metro stations (viz. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, S.N. Medical College, Agra college, Raja ki Mandi and RBS college) including Architectural finishes, E&M, TVS, ECS etc. on Corridor-1 of Agra MRTS Project at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

In August 2021, UPMRC invited bids for this package, which has a budget of Rs. 2200 crore and a four-year completion deadline. In November 2021, technical bids were opened, revealing seven bidders. DRA – Evrascon JV was disqualified during the technical bid examination.

Company	Bid value (In Crore)
Afcons Infra – SAM India JV	1819.79
JMC Projects – CAI JV Ltd.	1939.30
ITD Cementation India	2142.82
J Kumar Infra – NCC JV	2249.27
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)	2550.36
Gulermak Agir Sanayi Insaat ve Taahh. A.S.	2685.25

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will fund this contract with a 480 million Euro loan. Because of Afcons – Sam’s bid of Rs. 1819.79 crore was significantly lower than UPMRC’s estimate (Rs. 2200 crore); the contract should be awarded in the following weeks without a lengthy financial evaluation period.

This summer, construction is expected to start first on the Taj Mahal – Jama Masjid section. Along with Sam India’s 4 km elevated AGCC-01 on Fatehabad Road forms a part of Agra Metro’s 7 km Priority Section.

KEC–SAM JV bags Rs. 338.09 cr Subhash Nagar Depot Contract of Bhopal Metro

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15/02/2022

KEC–SAM JV bags Rs. 338.09 cr Subhash Nagar Depot Contract of Bhopal Metro

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): After the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRC) opened financial bids, KEC International – Sam India JV emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction work of Bhopal Metro‘s Subhash Nagar Depot (Package BH06).

This station will be developed on a 26.1-acre land parcel directly west of Subhash Nagar Station as part of Bhopal Metro’s Phase 1 project. It will act as a hub for two of the city’s metro lines: the 14.99-kilometre Purple Line (Karond Circle – AIIMS), which is now under construction, and the 12.88-kilometre Red Line (Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha), which is still in the planning stages.

MPMRCL invited tenders for the depot’s construction in August 2021, with a three-year timeframe and a budget of Rs. 322.91 crore.

Package: BH-06

The work includes: Construction of Rolling Stock Depot cum Workshop at Subhash Nagar for Bhopal Metro Rail Project

In December 2021, technical bids were opened, revealing 13 bidders. However, bids from the following eight firms were rejected during the evaluation process because they were determined to be non-compliant with the tender terms.

Altis Holding Corporation – Varindera Constructions (Altis-VCL) JV
Bansal Construction Works Private Limited
Bridge and Roof Company India Ltd.
Cube Construction Engineering Ltd.
Engineering Projects (India) Ltd.
Amara Raja Infra Pvt Ltd
Shalimar Corp Ltd.
SMS Ltd.

Company	Bid value (Crore)
Montecarlo – Kunal Structure (MCL-KSIPL JV)	483.69
KEC International – SAM India JV	338.09
IRCON International Ltd.	351.55
URC Construction Pvt. Ltd.	351.55
Suroj Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.	374.82

Surprisingly, IRCON and URCC both offered the same amount (Rs. 351,55,78992.13). KEC-SAM JV’s bid of Rs. 338.09 crore was only 4.7 per cent more than MPMRC’s estimate (322.91 crores); therefore, the contract should be given without delay in the coming weeks.

SAM India has now won three times in a row. They were the lowest bidders for the AGCC-02 and KNPCC-06 tunnelling contracts in Agra and Kanpur.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will fund Bhopal’s depot contract with a €400 million loan. It will be built according to IGBC platinum-rated standards, including standard train stabling, washing/cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and overhaul facilities.

As part of a larger 156 coach rolling stock contract with Indore Metro, the depot will initially house 27 train sets of three coaches (for a total of 81 coaches). Technical bids are set to open on March 4th, and bidding is currently underway.

Kochi Metro begin trial on Petta – S.N. Junction stretch

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15/02/2022

Kochi Metro begin trial on Petta – S.N. Junction stretch

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) began train trial runs on the 1.78 km section of the Phase 1A project between Petta – Vadakkekotta – S.N. Junction on the late night of 13/02/22.

https://twitter.com/MetroRailKochi/status/1493090727425081344?s=20&t=BUGXVO63VueVdHv17bPuOA

The primary objective of KMRL’s personnel was to check for Schedule of Dimensions (SOD) clearances and examine the train’s interaction with the civil structure to verify there were no physical impediments along the way.

This portion was built under Rs. 299.87 crore contract granted in October 2019 for Package KAC-2 by the KEC-CCECC JV. Besides constructing the viaduct and two stations at Vadakkekotta & S.N. Junction, a new two-lane bridge across the Panamkutty River was also part of their scope.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) completed the 25 km Phase 1 (Aluva – Petta) and left the city in 2020 & now, KMRL is directly executing the 3.94 km Phase 1 extension, which includes Phase 1A and Phase 1B.

Kochi Metro’s Aqua Line will be 26.78 km long with 24 elevated stations when the Petta – S.N. Junction section opens in the second half of 2022.

KEC – VNC JV is building a 1.163 km expansion to Thrippunithura (Phase 1B) under an Rs. 162.98 crore contract (Package KAC-4) was granted in July 2020.

Bullet train from Nagpur-Mumbai soon

Mumbai-Nagpur High Speed Rail

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14/02/2022

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): A projected bullet train that can reduce the current 12-hour journey time between Mumbai and Nagpur to roughly 3.5 hours. The Indian Railways intends to begin bullet train service between Nagpur and Mumbai shortly. The train will travel 766 KMs in less than four hours along the soon-to-be-completed Samruddhi Expressway, with a top speed of 350 KM per hour.

Raosaheb Danve, Union Minister of State for Railways, stated on Saturday that the high-speed connectivity project’s development project report (DPR) would be completed by the end of February. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is also working on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, will prepare the report.

This superfast railway has been envisioned as part of the Samruddhi Highway project. We have the advantage of having 70% of the land already in our possession. Therefore, we only need to buy 30% of the land from private parties, Danve stated.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said Danve discussed the bullet train project during a meeting and that the bullet train would provide another solid option for transit between the two cities.

Danve emphasised that no property would be taken up because the entire rail corridor would be elevated. Although the train needs a straight corridor, there is a curve beyond Igatpuri where we must adjust the train’s path. The number of stations along the train’s route would be mentioned in the DPR report,” he noted.

The Mumbai-Nagpur high-speed corridor is one of seven projects proposed by the Centre recently. Meanwhile, on the Gujarat side, development on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is started, with land acquisition nearly complete. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding the 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad project, which will cost over Rs 1. 1 lakh crore. Given this, the newly proposed Mumbai-Nagpur project will be significantly more expensive, given its 766-kilometre length.

Mitsui & Ohmi industries Bid for Chennai Metro Phase 2’s HH Rail Contract

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14/02/2022

Mitsui & Ohmi industries Bid for Chennai Metro Phase 2’s HH Rail Contract

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) opened technical bids on Wednesday; Japan’s Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and Ohmi Industries Ltd. emerged as the only bidders for the head-hardened rail contract for line 3 and 5.

These special tracks will be 60E1 – 1080 grade, as per Indian Railway Specification T-12-2009, and will be produced using a unique heat treatment technology to increase strength, reduce residual stress, extend track life, and minimise maintenance.

Both of these new lines will connect Madhavaram – SIPCOT (45.813 km Line-3) and Madhavaram – Sholinganallur (47 km Line-5) with a combination of elevated and underground stations as part of Chennai Metro’s 118.9 km Phase 2 project.

In August 2021, CMRL invited tenders for this track contract, which is being funded by JICA and has a budget of Rs. 88.1 crore and a delivery deadline of 1632 days (4.47 years). Supply of 60E1 Profile, 1080 Grade (Head Hardened) Rails Conforming to IRS T-12-2009 (with latest amendments for CMRL Phase-II Project for Corridor 3&5 are some of the scopes for the project.

Mitsui delivered 10,600 metric tonnes of head hardened rails to the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 project and is now delivering to the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project.

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) did not bid for this contract, presumably because its internal ROI calculations showed no significant benefits. However, they are the only Indian train company capable of producing these specific rails. Their most recent win was in 2020 for delivering 2,308 tonnes of HH rails to Kolkata Metro’s Line-2.

The bids from Mitsui & Ohmi have now been forwarded for technical bid evaluation, which could take a few months. After that, the financial bids of the technically qualified bidders will be opened to determine who is the lowest bidder and most likely supplier.

3 Bidders submits DDC contract of Agra & Kanpur Metro Phase 1’s Line 2

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14/02/2022

3 Bidders submits DDC contract of Agra & Kanpur Metro Phase 1’s Line 2

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Three firms filed bids for the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract for the second corridors of the 32.385 km Kanpur Metro and 29.40 km Agra Metro Phase 1 projects on Feb 11, 2022.

This is the first critical phase in the tendering process for the new lines that will predominantly comprise elevated stations in both cities. After that, UPMRC will likely spin their development off into a new phase titled Phase 1B or something similar.

Package: KNPAGDDC-01

8.6 km Kanpur Metro Line-2: Chandra Shekhar Azad University – Jaurali; Depot at Agriculture University
15.40 km Agra Metro Line-2: Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar; Depot at Kalindi Vihar

The DDC’s duty often includes developing and suggesting alternate designs for all civil, architectural, building services, electrical, and mechanical works, among other things. In November 2021, the UPMRC will seek bids for this consultation service, with a budget of Rs. 35.57 crore, and hopes the consultant stays on for at least 1460 days (4 years).

Lead Bidders were as follows (Note: they may be in a consortium with others)

AYESA Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U
STUP Consultants Pvt Ltd.
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt Ltd.

The Work includes the Engagement of a Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E and M Works for (a) Corridor-2 of Kanpur Metro Rail Project, at Kanpur, and (b) Corridor-2 of Agra Metro Rail Project, at Agra.

The bids have now been forwarded for technical review, which could take several months. After that, the technically qualified bidders’ financial bids will be released to reveal the lowest bidder and most likely consultant.

The consultant will develop designs and cooperate with Technica Y Projectos, S.A. – Italferr S.P.A JV (General Consultant) and civil contractors to make the designs a reality after the contract is won.

Because the 11-kilometre Line-2 of the Lucknow Metro was a no-go due to ridership concerns and the state government’s decision to focus on other cities, it will take some time before civil work on the Agra and Kanpur metros’ second lines begins.

CMRS inspects Pune Metro’s Vanaz-Garware route

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13/02/2022

CMRS inspects Pune Metro’s Vanaz-Garware route

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Metro Rail Safety Commissioner, Shri Janak Kumar Garg, examined the Metro at the Vanaz depot. The braking system, traction, signal, air conditioner, telecommunication and passenger notification system were all thoroughly examined. A certificate from the Metro Rail Safety Commissioner is required. After receiving clearance from the RDSO and the Ministry of Railways, inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety is the last step.

The Pimpri metro station was supposed to open in December, but it was delayed. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has yet to confirm both routes’ launch dates. However, the job is virtually finished, and just the finishing touches are being applied. The clearance certificate will be sent once the inspection is done, stated Maha-Metro PRO Hemant Sonawane.

Hemant Sonawane stated, “By December 2022, the work on all stations is expected to be completed in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.” The Pune Metro has 30 stations spread out over two corridors with a total length of 33.1 kilometres. From Shivajinagar to Swargate, the 17.4 km line-1 from PCMC to Swargate features a six-kilometre underground stretch. Line-2 is elevated for 15.4 kilometres from Vanaz to Ramwadi.

The Metro Rail Safety Commissioner, Janak Kumar Garg, examined the Metro at the Vanaz depot.
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Braking system, traction, signal, air conditioner, telecommunication and passenger notification system were all thoroughly examined. A certificate from the Metro Rail Safety Commissioner is required. After receiving clearance from the RDSO and the Ministry of Railways, inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety is the last step.

Delhi govt invites applications for post of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director

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12/02/2022

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Delhi govt invites applications for post of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi government is accepting applications for the position of managing director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which will be vacant once incumbent Mangu Singh’s term ends on March 31. In September of last year, Singh’s term as DMRC MD was extended till March 31. However, Singh had already been granted many extensions.

The DMRC MD is a Delhi government nominee. Seventeen directors, including a chairman, govern the DMRC. It has five candidates with equal stakes in the DMRC from the Centre and the Delhi government. The Delhi government appoints the managing director.

The applicant for the position of MD must be at least 45 years old, according to an advertisement published by the Delhi government’s Transport department. The maximum age for external candidates is 58 years and for internal candidates is 60 years.

MDs are allowed to retire at the age of 65. It stated that the MD retires at the end of a five-year term or at the age of 65, whichever comes first.
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Singh took over as DMRC’s MD on January 1, 2012, after his predecessor E Sreedharan stepped down on December 31, 2011. The deadline for submitting the application is March 4. After interviewing the shortlisted candidates, the Delhi government’s selection committee will name the new Managing Director

Gujarat to get its second bullet train project soon

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12/02/2022

Gujarat to get its second bullet train project soon

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Gujarat will soon have a second high-speed rail project on the Ahmedabad-Delhi route, following the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train. Therefore, the Ministry of Railways has decided to conduct an investigation and prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw provided the information in a written reply to the Parliament on Friday. Currently, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail is the country’s only sanctioned bullet train project, and it is being built with Japanese technical and financial help.

Delhi-Varanasi, Delhi-Amritsar, Delhi-Ahmedabad, Mumbai-Nagpur, Mumbai-Hyderabad, Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru, and Varanasi-Howrah are among the seven high-speed rail projects planned by the government.

Meanwhile, the government has acquired 1,193 hectares of land out of the required 1,396 hectares for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad project. In addition, wildlife, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), and forest statutory approvals have all been secured.

The project has been broken down into 27 packages. Currently, 12 packages have been granted, three are being evaluated, and four have been put out to tender. Civil work on a 342-kilometre section of the road in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has begun.

Once all of the required lands have been bought, and contracts have been finalised, the estimated schedule for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai project will be determined.

HMRL in partnership with Dawaa Dost launched medical shops selling generic medicines for passengers

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12/02/2022

HMRL in partnership with Dawaa Dost launched medical shops selling generic medicines for passengers

Hyderabad (Metro Rail News): L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited is partnering with ‘Dawaa Dost’ to open a Chain of High-Frequency Stores (HFS) at various Hyderabad Metro Rail stations, offering generic pharmaceuticals and other pharma items.

Hyderabad Metro Rail managing director N.V.S. Reddy inaugurated the first store at Khairatabad metro station on Friday in the presence of L&TMRH managing director and CEO K.V.B. Reddy.

According to a press release, Dawaa Dost will open more outlets in Ameerpet, KPHB, HITEC city, MGBS, and other locations, allowing travellers to save up to 80% on generic medicines and other pharmacy products.

16 Proposals Received for Implementation of Metro Rail Projects: Hardeep Singh Puri

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12/02/2022

16 Proposals Received for Implementation of Metro Rail Projects: Hardeep Singh Puri

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, stated that 16 proposals for implementing metro rail projects have been received from various state/union territory governments.

According to Hardeep Singh Puri, urban transportation, which is an essential component of urban development, is a government responsibility; various state governments are responsible for starting, constructing, and funding urban transportation infrastructure, including metro rail projects.

According to the Central Government’s Metro Rail Policy-2017, the Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban agglomerates based on the feasibility of the proposal and the availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State/Union Territory (UT) Government.

Gujarat’s administration has not submitted a new metro rail proposal for financial support from the central government. The details of the proposal for implementing metro rail projects were given by Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan.

Furthermore, Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan jointly submitted a plan for the Delhi-SNB Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), which will serve the cities of Delhi, Gurugram, and Shahjahanpur. Same with Delhi and Haryana for Delhi-Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) that will cover Delhi, Sonipat, Panipat cities.

Maharashtra filed three projects, while Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi-Haryana-Rajasthan (as a group) submitted two projects.

DMRC to open Skywalk linking New Delhi railway station & metro station soon

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12/02/2022

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DMRC to open Skywalk linking New Delhi railway station & metro station soon

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Feb 11, 2022, that a skywalk will be opened to the public soon to provide seamless connectivity between the New Delhi train station and the nearby metro station.

DMRC tweeted, “In a step towards providing seamless connectivity between New Delhi Railway station & adjacent New Delhi Metro station on Yellow & Airport Express Lines, a dedicated skywalk, constructed by DMRC in association with Northern Railways, is all set to be opened for public very soon.” New Delhi metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the network.

Officials said the newly constructed Skywalk is an extension of the railway station’s foot over bridge (FOB) and connects the station’s Ajmeri Gate side with the Yellow Line and Airport Line metro stations in New Delhi, including the multi-level parking side, across Bhavbhuti Marg through multiple entries and exit points.

https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC/status/1491743334620332032?s=20&t=YVJ1NxzrSetSYUpFVSI5zw

In the presence of senior authorities, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Managing Director Mangu Singh inspected the Skywalk’s finishing work on Thursday. They claim that the Skywalk will provide seamless connectivity and help streamline traffic flow on the Ajmeri Gate side of the railway station.

It stated, ”The skywalk has been provided with six escalators along with facilities such as CCTV surveillance cameras, toilets, ticketing counter, signage and a DMX controlled autonomous lighting system.”

The Skywalk, reminiscent of Jantar Mantar and coated in Agra stone, features an integrated escalator and stairs. According to the statement, the main bridge and arms branching to the entry or exits, escalators, and underground line are around 242 metres long.

The installation of this unique Skywalk in a busy centre was a tremendous engineering challenge, officials noted, especially given the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The structure had to be built 3 metres above a fully operating underground metro station with heavy traffic on Bhavbhuti Marg. They added that the bridge had to be connected to two pre-existing building structures at the far ends to ensure minimal disruption to people, infrastructure, and other neighbouring buildings.

Western Railway to construct another foot over bridge connecting railway and metro station at Andheri

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11/02/2022