Railway’s private train project sees the massive response

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Railway’s private train project sees the massive response

New Delhi (Metro Rail News) Twenty-three firms including GMR group, Spanish coach and component maker CAF, Bombardier India along with public sector entities RITES and Bharat Heavy Electricals, are reported to have shown interest in operating train services in the country. Other companies that attended the first pre-application conference (also the first meeting) on the private train project, convened on Wednesday, included RK Associates, Sterlite Power, Medha Group (which had also bid for the Train 18 project), Railways’ catering arm IRCTC, Bharat Forge, and JKB Infrastructure, reports citing sources said. Railways, however, has not revealed the names of companies that have participated in the meeting. Under the private train project, Indian Railways is supposed to lease out 109 routes across the railway network to private entities to run modern passenger trains. The Railways proposes to hand over 151 routes to private operators on lease. The project for private participation in passenger train operations will bring in a paradigm shift in passenger experience by significantly enhancing the quality of service while reducing transit time and supply-demand deficit through the introduction of modern rolling stock. The project will augment the availability of transportation services for the public, a railway ministry release stated.

These trains will be in addition to trains already on board of the Railways.The private train project would entail private sector investment of around Rs30,000 crore. Introduction of these additional private trains will also boost job opportunitiesThe private partners for undertaking the project will be selected through a two-stage competitive bidding process comprising of Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP).Post first pre-application conference, the railway ministry reduced the RFQ fee by a tenth for participating in more than one project, removed restriction of up to three projects per bidder and clarified that leasing of trains is allowed. The ministry has also shared traffic data, draft concession agreement, draft feasibility report and draft manual for standards and specifications of trains etc.

As part of the bidding process, the railway ministry conducted the second Pre-Application Conference on August 12, 2020, which received an overwhelmingly positive response, with participation from about 23 prospective Applicants with varied profiles.

The Railways will announce the responses to second pre-application conference by 21 Aug 2020. 

Investigators confirm derailed train hit landslide in Britain

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Investigators confirm derailed train hit landslide in Britain

London (Metro Rail News): A passenger train hit a landslide before derailing in Scotland earlier this week, killing three people, U.K. rail investigators confirmed Friday.

A train track obstruction had been suspected of playing a role in Wednesday’s derailment near the coastal town of Stonehaven, about 100 miles (160 kilometres) northeast of Edinburgh because it happened after heavy rain and flooding in the area.

Thankfully, fatal derailments are a rare occurrence on the U.K.s national network, Simon French, chief inspector of rail accidents, said. However, landslips and other earthworks failures remain a risk to trains that need to be constantly managed and this is becoming even more challenging for the rail industry due to the increasing incidence of extreme weather events.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which French oversees, said that after the train derailed, it kept going in a straight line as the track curved to the right.
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The lead power car struck a bridge parapet and fell down a wooded embankment with the third passenger car.

Prince Charles is visiting the accident site Friday to thank emergency workers who came to help others in rugged terrain.

Infrastructure manager Network Rail dispatched engineers, contractors and surveyors in helicopters to assess sites similar to the location of the derailment.

Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa hopes to Open Bengaluru metro phase 2 by 2024

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Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa hopes to Open Bengaluru metro phase 2 by 2024

Bangalore (Metro Rail News ) – Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said that he hopes to complete the Rs 30,695 crore Bengaluru metro phase 2 project in the city by 2024, and said his government was taking measures to reboot “social and organic facilities” here to improve the basic infrastructure.

In his speech during the 74th Independence Day celebrations here, he said, “we will take up Phase II of Bangalore Metro at a cost of Rs 30,695 crore and we hope to complete the project by June 2024.”

Noting that some 110 acres of land that belongs to NGEF near the Byappanahalli Metro station has been identified and “we are designing people-friendly plans here”, Yediyurappa said, “In this plot, we will grow plants with a wide variety of species with organic diversity.”

The plans also include setting up of food court, traditional cottage industry, fun park for children and provide space for handloom exhibition and sale, he said.

Yediyurappa said the government has a plan to create greenery on either side of the 400 km primary canals, besides carving out bicycle and pedestrian trails next to the bund.

In the first stage, the historic major canal from Dharmanbudhi Lake to Bellandur lake will be taken up for this project with eco-system, construction of 36km length walking and cycling path and embellish the citys cultural and social facets in that region, he added.

First girder & viaduct placed on Kochi metro Rail extension stretch

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First girder & viaduct placed on Kochi metro Rail extension stretch

Kochi ( Metro Rail News ) – Even though the pandemic is getting worst, the work of Kochi Metro Rail’s extension up to Tripunithura from Petta is progressing according to the deadline. The first precast girder and viaduct for the stretch were placed near Panamkutty Bridge at Petta here on 13th.

The Phase I extension of Kochi Metro consists of two stretches, first from Petta to SN Junction comprising of two stations — Vadakkekotta and SN Junction — and a two-lane bridge across the Panamkutty river. The estimated cost of the work is Rs 360 crore according to official sources.

“Kochi Metro restarted the construction work on April 21. It followed COVID protocol in all aspects. Despite the challenges, we were able to retain the labour force. We are planning to complete the construction in a time-bound manner,” Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) managing director Alkesh Kumar Sharma was stated saying.

Hailing KMRL’s efforts, Secretary of Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Durga Shanker Mishra tweeted, “In spite of the challenges, precast pier cap and girders were launched yesterday. Heartiest congratulations to Kochi Metro Rail team! I am sure you will continue working with the same grit and determination for getting metro rail operational in time to bring ease in living to citizens.”

Different projects of the Kochi Metro Rail are running without delay and are expected to get completed on time as per sources in the Kochi Metro Rail Limited.

182 trains to run between Mumbai and Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi

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182 trains to run between Mumbai and Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai ( Metro Rail News ) – Around 182 train services are expected to run to and from Mumbai to various part of Konkan from August 15 to cater to the rush of passengers on the occasion of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Among these, 163 services will be operated by Central Railway (CR) and 20 will be operated by Western Railway. Only those with confirmed tickets will be allowed to board these trains as per official sources.

CR’s chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar was stated saying, “Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to Covid-19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.”


Train no 01101/2 CSMT-Sawantwadi Road special will run between August 15 and September 23. It will leave CSMT at 11.05 pm and Sawantwadi at 10.10 am.
Train no. 01103/4 LTT-Kudal will leave LTT at 11.50 pm August 15 to August 22. The train will run from Kudal at 12 pm till August 23.
Train no. 01105/6 CSMT-Sawantwadi Road will leave CSMT at 10 pm daily between August 15-22. From Sawantwadi Road it will leave depart at 08.50 am between August 16 and 23.
Train no. 01107/8 LTT-Ratnagiri special will leave LTT at 10.30 pm between August 15-22. On its return journey, it will leave Ratnagiri at 6.30 am till August 23.
Train no. 01109/10 CSMT-Sawantwadi Road will leave CSMT at 07.10 am and from Sawantwadi at 8.35 pm daily from August 25 to September 5.
Train no 01111/12 CSMT-Sawantwadi will leave CSMT at 5.50 am and Sawantwadi at 4.15 pm daily between August 25 and September 5.
Train no 01113/14 LTT-Sawantwadi Road Special will leave LTT at 5.30 am and Sawantwadi at 5.30 pm daily from August 24 to September 5

Chennai Metro’s Wimco Nagar Rail Depot expected to be ready by December

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Chennai Metro’s Wimco Nagar Rail Depot expected to be ready by December

Chennai (Metro Rail News) The Pandemic has delayed many infrastructure projects, but the elevated metro rail maintenance depot, which could eventually hold a 20-storey apartment complex in the future, coming up in Wimco Nagar would be ready on time as per the inputs provided by official sources.

“The depot will be ready by December as per the initial deadline. The depot is under construction on a 48,000sqm area to accommodate 11 stabling units for daily maintenance and minor repair works for trains that will be operated on a 32km corridor”, said one official.


Although the nationwide lockdown in view of COVID spread has already hit the economy as well as the infrastructure projects badly, the CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Ltd) officials have been saying that the works are going on with full pace. While the extension line, which was expected to be ready by mid-2020, is likely to be delayed by six months, officials said there won’t be any delay in getting the depot ready.

The lockdown has not caused any delays in the construction of the depot. Work is going on as per the schedule and we will meet the deadline,” an official said. “We stopped work for a month and a half and started soon after the government gave instructions to start work with 50% workers in May. We have nearly 1,200 people working now at the north Chennai line and the depot and we are also trying to bring back other workers who left for their native town. We are expecting the extension line to be ready by December,” an official said.


As construction is underway, CMRL floated a tender for design, manufacture, supply and installation of spares and consumables needed for the facilities being built at the depot, including the automatic train wash plant, car body stand, retractable overhead equipment (OHE) and self-propelled battery operated scissor lift. The depot will serve both the existing 23km corridor from Washermenpet to Airport and under construction 9km extension line Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar.

UPMRC celebrates Independence Day in presence of its MD

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UPMRC celebrates Independence Day in presence of its MD

Lucknow/Kanpur ( Metro Rail News ) – The Managing Director of UPMRC, Mr. Kumar Keshav hoisted the National Flag to mark the 74th Independence Day of the Nation and celebrated this occasion with the officers and staff of the company. He unfurled the tricolour flag at the UPMRC’s Administrative Building at 8.45 AM and at the Transport Nagar Metro Depot at 10:00 AM.

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Managing Director of UPMRC, Mr. Kumar Keshav hoisted the National Flag to mark the 74th Independence Day

On the day, all the employees from the Project and the Operations & Maintenance Wing maintained the norms of social distancing & remembered the freedom struggle and the sacrifices made by our immortal freedom fighters of the Country.

The Managing Director delivered an inspirational lecture to the employees and enlightened them with the historical speeches given by Father of the Nation – Late Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 during the Quit India Movement & by Shaheed Bhagat Singh during the freedom struggle. He called upon all the employees to march ahead on the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. 

Officials and employees involved in the Kanpur Metro project also celebrated Independence Day by flagging off in the casting card, led by Shri Arvind Singh, Project Director, Kanpur Metro.

On the occasion, Shri Kumar Keshav said, “Being a public transport system, UPMRC has lots of responsibilities towards its public and we have to deliver it with our combined efforts. We followed this approach earlier and completed the construction work of Lucknow Metro’s whole ‘North-South Corridor’ in record time. This time too we have to move ahead with the same approach and provide Metro to the public keeping their need and comfort in mind”. 

Railways announce new Clerk & apprentice Vacancies

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Railways announce new Clerk & apprentice Vacancies

New Delhi ( Metro Rail News ) – Much awaited Railway Recruitment Board will conduct RRB NTPC 2020 Exam to fill 35208 vacancies under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC). The vacancies were announced last year. Amongst these posts, 24605 vacancies are Graduate Posts and 10603 vacancies are Undergraduate Posts. RRB NTPC Exam will be conducted only after the appointment of Exam Conducting Agency through tenders and bids.

The Railways have also invited around 500 new vacancies for new posts. According to different news reports, The Railways is also finding options to conduct the pending exams as it has already been more than one and a half year after the candidates applied for different posts.

North East Frontier Railway Indian Railways in a recent development  has released Apprentice recruitment held on 4499 different Apprentice posts. The eligible candidates willing to apply may visit the official website for detailed information and further updates.

Tunneling to start at different sites of Mumbai Metro Line 3

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Tunneling to start at different sites of Mumbai Metro Line 3

Mumbai ( Metro Rail News) – Few exclusive retrieval images of TBM Tansa-2 at Worli Station of Mumbai Metro line 3 was shared by Mumbai Metro on Saturday. It was then transported in assembled condition by self-propelled modular transporter to Science Museum station. It has been reported that the TBM will commence it’s 2200 m upline drive towards the Mumbai Central through Mahalaxmi Station.

The news came on the eve of Independence Day and it shows the consistency of work by Mumbai Metro even amid the COVID Pandemic according to sources and experts of the Industry. Tunnelling and Boring work are one of the most important things when it comes to the development of metro projects.

The work is going to cover a host of stations and it will further help the metro authoities to complete works at expected time.

Titagarh Firema becomes first Indian firm to manufacture aluminium bodied metro coaches

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Titagarh Firema becomes first Indian firm to manufacture aluminium bodied metro coaches

PUNE (Metro Rail News): In a move ahead in manufacturing indigenous metro coaches, a Kolkata based firm Titagarh Firema has become the first Indian firm which is going to manufacture aluminium-bodied coaches. It is supposed to supply the first fleet of these coaches to Pune Metro.

In a tweet, Secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Durga Shankar Mishra said, ” In a huge leap towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, Titagarh Firema, a firm based in Kolkata, is the first Indian company, which will manufacture aluminium bodied metro coaches for Pune Metro. These coaches are the lightest in India so far with 15.5 tonnes axle load”.

“This will enable lower infra cost & higher energy efficiency. These coaches are being manufactured & first 3 will be delivered by June 2021. Commencing operation of Metro will provide Ease of Living to citizens. This is a huge step towards Make In India and Atmanirbhar Bharat”, Mr. Mishra said in a series of tweets as the PM stressed these two things in his independence day speech at Red Fort.

MoHUA’s Secretary Mr. Durga Shankar Mishra also unveiled the final design of Pune Metro’s 34 Titagarh train-sets. He emphasized the role of Indian firms in moving forward to achieve higher efficiency in the field of metro project’s development. He wrote, ” Best wishes to Maha Metro & Titagarh Firema” in a series of tweets.

Medha Group to invest Rs 1,000 cr to set up Country’s largest private-sector rail coach factory

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Medha Group to invest Rs 1,000 cr to set up Country’s largest private-sector rail coach factory

Hyderabad (Metro Rail News) – Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd., a major private player in Rail transportation is going to invest Rs 1,000 crore in setting a rail coach factory which is being touted as India’s largest private-sector rail coach factory. The project is set to be established on Hyderabad’s outskirts at Kondakal village in Shankarpally of Rangareddy district.

The factory will manufacture coaches, locomotives, metro trains and monorail, among others, and will have a production capacity of 500 coaches of various types and 50 locomotives per year according to different official sources. The factory is proposed to create about 1000 direct jobs and 1,200 indirect jobs ones in the region.

Telanganas Industries Minister K. T. Rama Rao on Thursday laid the foundation stone for Medha Rail Coach Factory at Kondakal near Hyderabad.
Rangareddy: Telangana Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao at the groundbreaking ceremony of Medha rail coach factory in Kondakal of Shankarpally Mandal in Rangareddy district on Aug 13, 2020. (Phto: IANS)

At the ground-breaking of the factory, Telangana industries minister KT Rama Rao said the setting of the largest private-sector rail coach factory in the state will create an ecosystem for rail coach manufacturing in Telangana.

Kanakapura Road stretch of Namma Metro completes, trails run by Aug 20

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Kanakapura Road stretch of Namma Metro completes, trails run by Aug 20

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): The long waits of more than an era for the completion of 6.52-km elevated Metro line on Kanakapura Road is going to come to an end. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is going to begin trial runs by August 20. BMRCL has planned to power the traction of the third rail in phases and is currently in the last leg of preparations for running trolleys before the stretch is thrown open to the public.

The BMRCL recently issued a public notice asking people not to come in contact with 33kv cables and the 750 volt DC third rail installed on the viaduct, stating that they would begin the testing works. “We plan to start the trial runs by August 20 as works related to telecommunication, signalling and traction are almost ready. The trials could go on for 30-45 days, followed by an inspection from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety. The Metro line will be ready for commercial operations by September-end or the first week of November,” a senior BMRCL was stated saying in a media report.

The 6.52-km Metro line is an extension of Reach 2 of Phase 1 from Yelachenahalli to Anjanapura. The stretch comprises of five elevated Metro stations such as Konankunte Cross, Doddakallasandra, Vajrahalli, Thalaghattapura and Anjanapura. The line will also have a separate depot but its construction has been delayed due to land availability. The BMRCL is yet to acquire 19 out of the 21 properties needed for the depot.

The small Metro line will also be the first of the six stretches of the 72-km Phase II project that will be open for commercial operations this year. The remaining five corridors are in different stages of completion. While the extension of the Metro line towards Mysore road from Nayandahalli is the next stretch slated to be ready by February next year, a 13-km underground corridor will be the last of the Phase II projects that will be completed by 2024-25.

A long Delay
As per the original plan, the BMRCL had scheduled the completion of the 6.52-km elevated Metro line by March 2018. The Rs 508.85 crore contract was awarded to Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC) on January 2016. The project, however, missed several deadlines primarily due to non-availability of land. The Metro line required an acquisition of 12 government and 294 private properties.

Pandemic an excuse for incomplete projects including metros

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Pandemic an excuse for incomplete projects including metros

Bangalore (Metro Rail News) As many as 65 infrastructure projects including Bangaluru metro, whose construction required the concurrence of traffic police, have missed the specified time to complete the works, according to a recent report submitted by the traffic department to the state government. While the delay is causing inconveniences to motorists, the government agencies have cited a shortage of labourers during the pandemic as a reason for not meeting the deadlines.

According to officials, the traffic police had issued concurrence to as many as 169 works related to BBMP, Smart City, BWSSB, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Railways, GAIL Gas and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Of these, 65 works are still in progress even after the stipulated time, senior police said. They also complained that at least 10 works are being undertaken by departments such as BBMP, BWSSB, Smart City and BESCOM without taking concurrence from the Traffic Police Department. Officials also pointed out that some of the Smart City works have been taken up without safety precautions.

While the BWSSB has taken up works mostly in the peripheral areas of the city for laying water pipelines and sewage systems, the BBBMP has dug up several parts of the core area for executing white topping projects and repairing road-side drains.

The Bangaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited is also making an excuse stating that the pandemic has affected the progress of it’s works.
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Lucknow Metro conducts Emergency Exit Mock Drill

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Lucknow Metro conducts Emergency Exit Mock Drill

Lucknow (Metro Rail News): Lucknow Metro conducted a special mock drill with Metro Train from Transport Nagar Metro Station to Hazaratganj Metro today to assess its preparedness for checking passenger’s safety in case of such emergency /exigent situations in Metro. Different scenarios were recreated in real-time to depict the scene of an emergency exit incident, monitor the casualties and mitigation efforts to be adopted to avert and control such types of major rescue situations.

All the concerned Metro staff deployed for smooth conduct of the drill included senior officer, staff from operations department, on duty Station Controller, CRA (Customer Relations Assistant), CFAs (Customer Facilitation Assistants), and the security personnel who extended their support in the drill. The mock drill commenced with maintining social distancing and all the necessary safety measures were adhered to and complied with during the implementation of this mock drill/exercise.

UPMRC conducts such types of special mock drills regularly in close coordination with the Operations department in order to increase awareness in the system about passenger safety, security and to adopt disaster management measures at times of both unforeseen natural and manmade calamities. As a role model of the safest and most secure mode of Mass Rapid Urban Transportation, Lucknow Metro performs and organizes such drills for its new employees to give them real-time exposure of emergency situation related to passenger evacuation and making alternate ticketing arrangements for public without obstructing their movement at the time of crisis.

Through such exercises, UPMRC is spreading the message “Passenger Safety- UPMRC’s Utmost Priority” thereby motivating the commuters to use Metro for commutation and daily travel to their workplace and likewise. Uttar Pradesh Metro always looks forward to create a sense of belonging with Lucknowites by providing them the safest mode of public transport and world-class facilities like clean and green alternate means of urban transportation at the same time.

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