Delhi Metro to make a new record as it is going to run at height of an eight-storey building

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Delhi Metro to make a new record as it is going to run at height of an eight-storey building

New Delhi ( Metro Rail News ) – In a recent move, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is going to scale new heights with the upcoming Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg corridor of its Phase-IV project. The project is one of the key recent developments of Delhi metro. In this project, a viaduct of this corridor near Haiderpur Badli Mor will be built at 28 metres, the highest till of all till date.

This section is going to experience a lot of changes along with the building of the highest-ever station of Delhi Metro’s existing network. The proposed date for the casting of piers at this location is October 8.

The platform of Haiderpur Badli Mor, which will come up above the existing Phase-III station, will be the highest-ever at a height of 23.5 metres. At present, the Mayur Vihar Phase-I station on Pink Line is the highest at 22 metres, followed by Karkardooma at 20 metres.

The Delhi Metro with this move become the first metro to commute on such a great height. The sources say that the DMRC is going to take it an opportunity and will emphasize on it in future when it starts the construction work on the site.

India’s deepest Metro vent shaft completed in Kolkata

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India’s deepest Metro vent shaft completed in Kolkata

Kolkata ( Metro Rail News ) – In a major move, the Kolkata Metro has achieved a wonder. The country’s deepest underground rail ventilation shaft equal to a 15 storey building and an important part of the city’s East-West Metro line was completed on Monday according to sources familiar with the development.

The ventilation shaft, which is 43.
5m deep, was completed jointly by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) and Afcons, a private engineering company. Such shafts are not only used to provide ventilation to the tunnels, but also for evacuation during an emergency. The evacuation shaft is located on Strand Road near Hooghly river, said one official.

The Metro shaft has been constructed adopting innovative engineering techniques and methodology to navigate geological challenges and overcome any impact on Kolkata’s circular railway track along the Hooghly, Afcons project manager Satya Narayan Kunwar aid.

The shaft is located very close to the river and abutting with the circular railway which makes its deep excavation very challenging, it said. The circular railway line runs parallel to the river in stretches which will connect Kolkata to Howrah.

Indian Railways to experience a loss of Rs 35,000 Crore with Passenger Train services hampered by the Pandemic

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Indian Railways to experience a loss of Rs 35,000 Crore with Passenger Train services hampered by the Pandemic

New Delhi ( Metro Rail News ) – “The Railways this year is looking at just 10-15% of the passenger segment revenue compared to Rs 50,000 crore last year,” said Mr. V.K. Yadav, the chairman of the railway board.

Indian Railways is currently running only 230 passenger trains with 75% occupancy compared with the more than 13,000 daily mail, express and suburban trains it used to operate prior to the outbreak. “Demand is a concern in the passenger railways and we don’t know how it will pan out in the future,” Yadav said.

Asia’s oldest railway is banking on freight business to offset losses from the passenger segment. “The target for freight loading has been fixed in such a way that whatever shortfall we see from the passenger traffic, it will be made up by freight traffic,” Yadav said but didn’t disclose the revenue it expects by transporting goods.

The government, in this year’s budget, had set a freight loading target of 1,265 million tonnes for 2020-21. The target for freight earnings for the ongoing fiscal is around Rs 1.47 lakh crore, while passenger revenue was estimated at Rs 61,000 crore.

Yadav, however, said he’s optimistic that freight loading will increase by 50% this year compared to last year, and would be achieved by developing infrastructure, improving efficiency in operations and rationalising policies. He said the railways is working on reducing freight costs and transit time of goods.

The railways is also working on a marketing strategy and has decided to set up business development units across different zones in the country to connect with stakeholders concerned, he said.

Barring reduced demand for coal, it’s seeing increased freight as loading of other items like steel, iron ore, grains and fertilisers has increased as economic activity resumed.

To be sure, the freight load till July 27—at 81.3 million tonnes—is already 95% of what it was in July 2019.

Special trains on Konkan Railway to be affected till August 20

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Special trains on Konkan Railway to be affected till August 20

Mumbai ( Metro Rail News ) – Four trains on Konkan Railway including Mangala Special Express, Netravati Special Express, Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Duronto Special Express and New Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajdhani Special Express had been diverted due to a wall collapse in a tunnel at Pernem, Goa, on August 6.

On Sunday, officials informed that due to problems on the diverted routes, two trains-Netravati and Rajdhani-have been cancelled for a few days following a decision by the Railway Board.

Train no. 06346 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special Express and train no. 06345 Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Thiruvananthapuram Central Special Express are cancelled till August 20.

Train no. 02432 New Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajdhani Special Express has been cancelled till August 18, while train no. 02431 Thiruvananthapuram Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Special has been cancelled till August 20.

The Hazrat Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Duronto Special Express will be diverted via Pune-Wadi-Guntakal- Renigunta-Melpakkam-Jolarpettai till August 15.

L&T Metro Rail may invoke force majeure clause with State Government

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L&T Metro Rail may invoke force majeure clause with State Government

Hyderabad ( Metro Rail News ) – As there is still uncertainty looming over the resumption of Metro rail services, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited may invoke force majeure clause with the Telangana government seeking an extension of the concession period equivalent to the time it could not operate due to the lockdown, the company said in its latest annual report.

 uncertainty still looming over the resumption of Metro rail services, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited may invoke force majeure clause with the Telangana government seeking an extension of the concession period equivalent to the time it could not operate due to the lockdown, the company said in its latest annual report. The concession period of the project is 35 years, from the appointed date of July 5, 2012, including the initial construction period of five years.

This is extendable for a further period of 25 years, subject to fulfilment of certain conditions by the SPV (special purpose vehicle) as set out in the concession agreement. The L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) said it has already submitted project cost overrun details to the state government for Rs 3,756 crore and “has been pursuing the matter with the government for providing relief.” The original cost at the time of conception was Rs 16, 375 crores which have now crossed Rs 20,000 crore.

Metro Rail operations in the city came to a standstill from March 22 due to the lockdown announced by the Centre. “…However, the company is protected by the force majeure clauses of the Concession Agreement to claim extension of concession period equal in length to the period during which the Concessionaire was prevented from collection of Fare and reimbursement of force majeure costs. The management of the company will study the impact and will lodge appropriate claims within reasonable time once the operations are resumed,” it said the annual report.

Hyderabad and Mumbai are the only two cities in the country where Metro Rail is operated by private players under PPP (public-private partnership) mode and hence the resumption of operations is essential for the healthy survival of the concessionaire, an expert of the public transport said. The company’s revenues from operations and other income for 2019-20 stood at Rs 598.20 crore (including fare and non-fare revenue) as against Rs 318.46 crore for the previous financial year.

The loss before tax and after tax were Rs 382.21 crore for the financial year under review as against loss before and after tax of Rs 147.32 crore and Rs 148.15 crore respectively for the previous financial year. The Concession Agreement includes construction of 71.

Linxon gets Kochi Metro Phase 1B’s Power Supply bid

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Linxon gets Kochi Metro Phase 1B’s Power Supply bid

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Linxon Private Limited – a Hitachi ABB Power Grids & SNC-Lavalin Company – today announced it had been awarded the complete power supply contract for Kochi Metro’s under construction 2.95 km Phase 1B project which’ll extend Line-1 from Petta to Thrippunithura.

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) had invited bids for this contract consisting of traction substations, auxiliary substations and a 750 V DC third rail system in March 2020, and opened technical bids on July 14 to reveal 3 bidders.

After technical bid evaluation, KMRL opened financial bids on July 29 to reveal that Sterling & Wilson had placed the lowest bid. However, the contract was awarded to Linxon, for reasons not disclosed by KMRL, after financial bid evaluation making this one of those rare instances where the lowest bidder lost out

Scope: Design, design verification, detail engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 750 V DC Third Rail Traction Electrification and Auxiliary Sub Stations (ASS) and associated SCADA systems for Phase-1 Extension. The power supply contract for Phase 1 (Aluva – Petta) was awarded to Alstom in 2015.

Coming back to Phase 1B, there has been a tremendous uptick in pre-construction tendering activity over the past few weeks. KEC-VNC JV was awarded Phase 1B’s second civil contract for the SN. Junction – Thrippunithura section, while KMRL invited bids for the installation of heavy duty elevators and escalators under package KAE-02.

Kanpur Metro’s First U- Girder to be erected in presence of Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh today

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Kanpur Metro’s First U- Girder to be erected in presence of Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh today

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): A major function is going to be held in Kanpur which is of huge importance to the Kanpur metro. “Under the aegis of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), the civil works of the Kanpur Metro project is being executed at a very fast pace.

In yet another step towards the fast completion of Kanpur Metro, the first U-girder of the project will be erected for the Metro viaduct on Pillar No. 17 and 18 near IIT Kanpur on the Priority Section of Kanpur metro project” said one official.

The inaugural function will be held in in the presence of Mr. Rajendra Kumar Tiwari, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh along with Shri Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, UPMRC on 11th August” said UPMRC in an official press release.
The U-girders provide the top deck of Metro viaduct on which track, traction, and signalling the system is laid for the movement of Metro trains. A total of 638 U-girders are to be laid on the 9KMs long Priority Section (IIT-Motijheel).

The erection of the girder in just eight and a half months since the start of the piling work for the project will be a step forward in the construction of Kanpur Metro.

“The Kanpur Metro is the first such metro project in the country where double T-girders are being used to prepare the concourse level of the Metro stations to speed up the civil construction and at the same time enhance the beauty of the structure”, It said.

The move is being seen as a signal of early completion of the metro development works in Kanpur.

Matrix Comsec Announces Participation in the VERE 2020, Virtual Exhibition on Railway Equipment, 1st July – 31st August 2020

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Matrix Comsec Announces Participation in the VERE 2020, Virtual Exhibition on Railway Equipment, 1st July – 31st August 2020

Matrix Comsec has confirmed its participation in the Virtual Exhibition on Railway Equipment from 1st July 2020 to 31st August 2020. Matrix will be showcasing its complete range of Enterprise IP-PBXs, Unified Communication Server for Modern Enterprises, IP-PBX for SMB & SME, VoIP & GSM Gateways and a new portfolio of IP Communication endpoints.

Matrix is well-known for its indigenous and innovative range of solutions for Unified Communications, IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Time-Attendance. Each of our solutions is specifically designed for large, multi-location enterprises, SME and SMB organizations. Matrix continuously works towards keeping abreast with the constantly upgrading technology by designing and manufacturing solutions that are equipped with the latest technology. Matrix will be presenting some of its indigenously engineered Security and Telecom solutions at the Virtual event.

Event Highlight 

At VERE 2020, we are going to show our newly launched Matrix COSEC COGNIFACE INTEGRA200, a touchless time-attendance terminal with face recognition. This solution can also be deployed for visitor management, cafeteria management, contract workers management and job processing and costing. Matrix COSEC COGNIFACE INTEGRA200 combines all elements used for face recognition into a single package for ease of transportation, installation, mounting and application at the customer end. Apart from this, we are going to showcase Network Video Recorder for high-resolution recording and live view of multiple streams. We will also showcase IP Cameras that deliver exceptional low light performance and are specifically built for demanding enterprise and project applications. Matrix caters various industries with a range of IP security Cameras (also known as network cameras) powered by Sony STARVIS sensor with Exmor technology for better Video Surveillance. 

Matrix will also be showing IP based Unified Communication Server as well which is a combination of hardware, SPARK200 and software PRASAR UCS. With IP-at-core, PRASAR forms the basis of a Voice over IP solution for modern day business enterprise that adapts to existing infrastructure set-up with ease. It is a unique single box office UC solution for small-medium & large enterprise, with the same hardware for workforce strength varying from a small unit with 100 users to large enterprise up to 2100 users. It connects internal and external decision-makers at multiple locations for effective communication and real-time collaboration. 

Join us at VERE 2020 to learn more about our latest technological advancements, state-of-the-art products and build valuable partnerships.

About Matrix
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Metro Rail News August 2020 Issue published

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Metro Rail News August 2020 Issue published

The Lockdown restrictions have although been eased up, but the pandemic is not over. Instead, the Coronavirus spread is gaining pace, and we have crossed 2 million marks recently. The public transport systems remain suspended, but the question is, how long it can be? If the other economic activities have been opened up, then it’s obvious that the government is finding ways of opening up the metro and rail networks again for the public.

However, it will not be an easy task for different stakeholders to bring back the passengers on board. A lot of fear persists among the people, and they are avoiding one to one contact. The COVID has created havoc and devastated many things overnight. Now, it is the responsibility of the different authorities involved in running these Public transport systems to plan in such a way that the passengers feel safe while travelling. It is need of the hour to take a few initiatives to change the way of fare system, and the best way to go contactless in the fare system can be the implementation of NCMC cards across the metros.

Providing a COVID resistant environment to passengers may help in reducing the fear which persist today among the people. Distribution of free masks in metros can be a way to attract commuters. The government shall take measures to ensure the health safety and concerns in these places at a time when COVID spread is at its peak.

Our August issue focuses on exciting topics such as Driving Simulators, Major Plant and Machinery for Depot Area. Also provides a cover story on NCMC. Lucknow Metro cover under the project of the month and exclusive Interviews of TASPL MD Mr. Sanjeev Sachdev, Managing Director for India – Bombardier Transportation Mr, Rajeev Joisar and UPMRC’s Managing Director  Mr. Kumar Keshav along with other regular columns such as new development in metro project, pre/post-event coverage, technology updates, News analysis, Article, opinions, Awards, appointments, News around the world, live tenders, Industry contract, upcoming events and current job openings. 

I would also like to express my most profound appreciation to all our readers for your constant support, and our valuable authors, reviewers, for their contributions, service, and interest.

I highly appreciate your support and hope to continue our collaboration further. Please feel free to provide your valuable feedback and suggestions on this issue to my email address mentioned below.

We encourage everyone to take extra precautions necessary to safeguard their health and that of others. Stay informed about the situation in your local community by consulting and following the advice of your local health authorities.

Together we will get through this.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay strong.

Bombardier starts dispatching MOVIA metro coaches to Delhi Metro

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Bombardier starts dispatching MOVIA metro coaches to Delhi Metro

SALVI/NEW DELHI ( Metro Rail News) – Bombardier Transportation has begun dispatching new MOVIA metro coaches to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The train coaches are being supplied from its plant located in Savli, Gujarat. This delivery is part of a 40 coach order for which the firm had been awarded a tender last year in March.

DMRC had in October 2018 invited bids for supplying a fleet of 40 new broad gauge coaches compatible with its existing RS2, RS5, RS7 and RS11 type train-sets supplied by Bombardier in the past and according to the industry experts, Bombardier was naturally the only bidder for this contract even though the DMRC went for a tender. The industry experts say that no one else other than the Bombardier transportation was able to supply the coaches demanded by the DMRC.

With an estimate of RS 562, the final contract was awarded to the Bombardier transportation for 430 crores after negotiations between the DMRC and the Bombardier transportation in March last year. Bombardier Transportation is sending these coaches from its Savi plant located in Gujarat.

It is not known yet to us about the destination of these coaches. As per the sources, it may be either the 49.31 km Yellow line’s  Khyber Pass Depot in North Delhi or Sultanpur Depot in South Delhi. The sources familiar with the matter told that the DMRC has not made it clear yet and we will need to wait for knowing it. Once the coaches arrive then only it will become clear as which depot, the DMRC chooses for these coaches.

“The firm had a deadline of 100 weeks to supply all 40 coaches after the letter of acceptance was issued on May 16 2019” said one official.

Four long-distance trains along Konkan railway route cancelled: Railways

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Four long-distance trains along Konkan railway route cancelled: Railways

Thiruvananthapuram (Metro Rail News): Four trains from the state operating through Konkan railway route has been cancelled due to collapse of Pernem tunnel lined-wall between Pernem-Madure stations and multiple landslides in Kulem-Castle Rock Ghat section of South Western Railway.

Train No.06345 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Thiruvananthapuram Central daily special train leaving Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from August 9 to 20 will remain fully cancelled.
Train No.02432 New Delhi – Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajdhani superfast triweekly special train leaving New Delhi on August 9, 11, 12, 16 and 18 will remain fully cancelled.
Train No.02431 Thiruvananthapuram Central – New Delhi Rajdhani superfast triweekly special train leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central on August 11, 13, 14, 18 and 20 will remain fully cancelled.

Also, four trains will be operated in a diverted route. Train No.02617 Ernakulam Junction – Hazrat Nizamuddin daily superfast special train leaving Ernakulam Junction from August 9 to 20 will be diverted to run via Madgaon-Londa Junction-Miraj Junction -Pune-Panvel-Kalyan Junction. Train No.02618 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Junction daily superfast special train leaving Hazrat Nizamuddin from August 9 to 20 will be diverted via Kalyan Junction – Panvel – Pune – Miraj Junction – Londa Junction – Madgaon. Train No.02284 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Junction Duronto weekly special train leaving Hazrat Nizamuddin on August 15 will be diverted via Pune- Guntakal- Jolarpettai Junction.

Land acquisition process starts for Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor

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Land acquisition process starts for Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): The process of land acquisition for the underground section of the Joka-Esplanade Metro (Kolkata Metro Line 3) has started.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the agency tasked with implementing the city’s Metro projects, has just completed a joint land survey with Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). It will start issuing notifications under the Metro Railway (Construction of Works) Act 1978 to acquire parcels along a 1.5km stretch between Mominpore and Ekbalpore.

The land is essentially being acquired for a 400m ramp from the elevated Mominpore station and till the start of the underground tunnels at the DH Road-National Library Avenue crossing, as well as the four entry points to Kiddepore station that will come up near Alipore Bodyguard Lines as per recent developments in the matter.
The total length of the underground tunnels is 2.8km.

But much of the stretch pass through land belonging to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). RVNL already has MoD’s nod for using Army’s land. Now it needs to acquire property belonging to other organizations and some private individuals as well.

The list of these project-affected-persons (PAPs) and organizations was prepared after a joint survey with KMC. It includes a few shop owners and organizations like the Nepal Consulate, CMRI hospital, Kolkata Police, St Thomas School, St Teresa’s School and Bengal’s land reforms and PWD departments.

RVNL and KMC officials recently met the school authorities to get them on board before notifying the acquisition order. Dialogues are being initiated with the Nepal Consulate and the individuals who need to give up shops in the area. Getting possession of land from government agencies like Kolkata Police and the Bengal government will be a mere formality, officials said.

RVNL has the permission to use Army land for Victoria Memorial and Park Street stations. The 14.35km Joka-Esplanade Metro converges at Esplanade where a hub is coming up for three corridors. The existing north-south line already has its station at Esplanade. The upcoming East-West metro station is currently being built.

Visakhapatnam: Fishmarket project paves way for a metro station

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Visakhapatnam: Fishmarket project paves way for a metro station

Vishakhapatnam ( Metro Rail News ): A metro railway station is set to come up in place of the proposed Rs 7.3 crore four-storeyed modernised fish market adjacent to the RTC Complex in the central business district. Officials of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) said. The authority was entrusted with completing the project on an area of 900 square yards with support from the state fisheries department.

“Visakhapatnam is all set to have a metro railway connection and as per the initial plan, the RTC Complex metro station would come up in the same place where the proposed fish market was scheduled to come up. No alternative plans have been chalked out yet to shift the fish market project,” one official said.

The G+4 fish market project was mooted in 2017 and it was decided the building would house a fish market with a provision for 40 modern fish stalls, cutting and dressing facilities, storage facility and a proper waste water management system. A vehicle parking space was planned for the ground and first floors.

At present, 64 vendors run a fish market from the same place every Sundays and Tuesdays. The market, Sri Polamamba Primary Men and Women Cooperative Marketing Society, was established in 2016.

“The modern fish market project was planned sometime in 2016-17 when former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the fish market and instructed officials to construct a modern and hygienic fish market to cater to the needs of Vizagites. Two years later, we are shocked to hear of this development,” a member of the fish market committee said.

VMRDA officials confirmed that at present, there is no plan on whether the market will be shut down or be permanently shifted to a different location once construction work on the metro rail starts.

Trial run for the first stretch of Namma Metro Phase-2 to be held by August end

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Trial run for the first stretch of Namma Metro Phase-2 to be held by August end

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): The trial run of trains on the first stretch of Phase II of Namma Metro will be held this month-end. This 6.29 km stretch from Yelachenahalli to Anjanapura (Reach-4B line) is almost ready with some finishing works being completed, while the revised deadline to launch it in November-end.

Five elevated stations of Konankunte Cross (earlier Anjanapura Cross Road), Doddakallasandra, Vajrahalli, Thalaghattapura and Anjanapura are situated along this Line. Chief Public Relations Officer, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), B L Yashwanth Chavan told.

“Architectural finishing works like cladding are pending at a couple of stations. Traction and signalling works have begun and need to be completed. Over 90% of the works have been completed.” He Said. Trial runs are set to begin by August-end as the Bangalore metro speeds up its construction works.

We will have two months to carry them out. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety needs to give the green signal for running trains along this stretch.” This would be the first stretch to be declared open in the Phase-2 project, which is estimated to cost Rs 30,095 crore. It was initially supposed to be opened by 2018-end. But it missed several deadlines, including the one that was set for the August 15 launch, as the COVID pandemic struck and a good number of workers left for their hometowns.

According to M S Channappagoudar, General Manger, Land Acquisitions, BMRCL, 71,890 square metre was acquired for the stretch and a compensation of Rs 364.52 crore was paid to those whose lands were acquired. NCC Ltd had bagged the contract for civil works.

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