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29/11/2019

On Day 1, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray halts work at Metro’s Aarey car-shed

MAHARASHTRA (Metro Rail News): Three hours into his new office, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday halted the work of the Metro 3 car shed at the Aarey milk colony.

“I have stayed the work at the Aarey car shed. The work will not happen without a thorough review,” Chief Minister Thackeray announced at a media briefing at the end of the day.

The Shiv Sena, which was part of the Devendra Fadnavis government before the state elections, had criticized the cutting of trees at Aarey Milk Colony.

Uddhav Thackeray and son Aaditya had also spoken out against the cutting of trees after a row three months ago when thousands of trees were felled for its construction at Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony. His party promised to declare Aarey as forest if it comes to power.

“I will not tolerate the killing of trees in the dead of the night. Not one leaf will be plucked from the tree. I will do whatever is necessary to stop that,” Uddhav Thackeray said but insisted that he had not stayed any development work.

“The construction of the Metro line will continue uninterrupted,” he said.

In its common minimum program (CMP) released, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi – the coalition that Thackeray leads – had promised to look at the possibility of moving out the proposed metro rail car shed.

By September 2024 Jammu-Srinagar metro project to start operations

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29/11/2019

By September 2024 Jammu-Srinagar metro project to start operations

JAMMU (Metro Rail News): The Jammu and Kashmir government has set a September 2024 deadline to start operations on the ₹9,590 crore metro project for twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar, an official spokesperson said on Friday.

Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu chaired a meeting here on Thursday evening to review the proposed Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) and the Light Rail Projects for Jammu and Srinagar.

Dheeraj Gupta, principal secretary, Housing and Urban Development department gave a detailed presentation on the Light Rail Projects in Jammu and Srinagar.

During the meeting, it was informed that the project costing ₹9,590 crores is expected to commence operations by September 2024, the spokesman said.

It was also informed that the Light Metro Elevated Corridor in Jammu will connect Bantalab to Bari Brahmana Railway Station (Corridor-1) with a total length of 23 kilometers in phase-I and Exhibition Ground to Udheywala (Corridor-1) and Exhibition Ground to Satwari Chowk (Corridor-2) in Phase-II, he said.

Similarly in Srinagar, Indra Nagar to HMT Junction (Corridor-1) and Hazuri Bagh to Osmanabad (Corridor-2) each having a length of 12.5 km and Indra Nagar to Pampore Bus-stand (Corridor-1) Hazuri Bagh to Airport (Corridor-2) will be taken up in Phase-I and II, respectively, the spokesman said.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasized on the linkage of Light Metro stations with tourist destinations and places receiving high footfall.

He directed the officers to prepare a plan for the clearance of Right of Way (RoW), land acquisition and other such matters.

For the successful implementation of the mega project, the LG observed that the planning and development of Mass Rapid Transit should be timed with the growth in travel demand.

On the current scenario of urban transport, it was informed that the average daily trips in Jammu and Srinagar, catered by public and intermediate public transport, is 12 lakh (68 percent) and 21 lakh (88 percent), respectively.

Several important issues including major parameters for selection of MRTS corridors, fare structure of various operational metro rail systems and transportation model also figured in the meeting.

A video presentation was also given on the proposed MRTS for the cities of Jammu and Srinagar.

The official said two MRTCs for both the cities were incorporated in February this year. ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan has been appointed as the principal advisor to these corporations, he said.

“It is proposed to have a light rail system, the first in India, which will have a low footprint, low noise, greater comfort, aesthetic appeal and will blend with the surrounding landscape,” Gupta said.

As per the approval, Srinagar Metropolitan Region will cover the areas in districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla, Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian, covering an approximate area of 2494.65 sq km, he said.

Similarly, the Jammu Metropolitan Region will cover the areas in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur districts, covering an area of 2216.58 sq km.

The state government in December 2018 had enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Metropolitan Region Development Authorities Act, 2018 and subsequently created two umbrella authorities under it — Jammu Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority.

These metropolitan region development authorities are expected to serve the purposes of coordination, besides supervising the proper, orderly and rapid development of the areas in these regions and executing plans, projects, and schemes for such development while also raising resources for the mega projects.

Alstom Gets €194 million Contract to Supply 31 regional trains in Italy

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29/11/2019

Alstom Gets €194 million Contract to Supply 31 regional trains in Italy

LOMBARDY, ITALY (Metro Rail News News): French firm Alstom has signed a contract worth €194 million with the Italian operator FERROVIENORD for the supply of the first batch of 31 regional trains to Lombardy Region. This contract is the first within a framework agreement also signed today with FNM S.p.A. The trains will be delivered gradually from 2022 onwards, said in a statement.

The agreement provides the possibility, within 8 years, to purchase 30 additional trains (up to a maximum of 61) and includes options for preventive and corrective maintenance service. The signing follows the award to Alstom of the tender called by FNM in 2017, subsequent to the approval of the purchase of 176 new trains by Lombardy Region, which allocated €1.6 billion to the global programme.

After signing the contract, Michele Viale, Managing Director of Alstom Italy and Switzerland said:

We are pleased to embark on a new journey towards increasingly modern and sustainable local transport with FNM. In the last ten years, Alstom has delivered 44 regional trains in Lombardy. Our trains already move thousands of passengers every day in the region. The new generation of Coradia Stream represents the best solution for meeting the increasing needs of both the region’s travellers and the operator.

The train ordered by FERROVIENORD, named Donizetti by the customer, is part of the Coradia Stream family, the latest electric, single-deck trains designed and produced by Alstom for regional transport. They have four traction motors and a maximum speed of 160 kph. They represent the fourth-generation of a model that is already in commercial service in ten Italian regions, and are produced in conformity with the Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI).

The spacious cars of the trains offer ample seating for the medium-length journeys, typical of regional and inter-regional services, whereas their single seats and easily accessible vestibules are ideal for the shorter journeys, typical of suburban traffic. The seats are equipped with power sockets for PCs, tablets and cell phones. The lighting is optimised by the large windows that let in more natural light, and passenger circulation is facilitated by wide corridors that are also suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Minimal levels of noise and vibrations ensure a quiet and comfortable journey. Cars temperatures are adjusted by a higher-power air conditioning system. Also, these trains are equipped with an information system integrated with the ground infrastructure and offers an audio-video information and entertainment service with 32 LCD screens visible from all parts of each carriage and the predisposition for Wi-Fi network. Passenger safety is guaranteed by a digital camera video-surveillance system and monitors.

The new trains satisfy the criteria of environmental sustainabilityand are 96% recyclable. They consume 30% less energy than their predecessor. No solvents or other toxic chemical substances are used in their production. The air conditioning and ventilation systems are regulated on the basis of the number of passengers, and the door closure is programmed in such a way as to avoid any thermal dispersion. Eco mode is activated when necessary. The LED passenger lighting is automatically regulated on the basis of the amount of light outside the train.

The Coradia Stream trains are manufactured by Alstom in Italy. Project development, most of the manufacturing and certification are performed at Alstom’s site in Savigliano (CN). Design and manufacturing of the traction systems and other components takes place at the Sesto San Giovanni (MI), and the on-board signalling systems are delivered by the Bologna site.

By 2021-22 ICF to manufacture 740 coaches for Train 18

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29/11/2019

By 2021-22 ICF to manufacture 740 coaches for Train 18

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) will be manufacturing 740 coaches for Train 18, a Semi high-speed railway service. These coaches may cost Rs 4,000 crore to 4,300 crores.

Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, said that the production schedules for 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 involve the manufacture of 160, 240 and 240 coaches, respectively, for the train sets at Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Two coaches have already been put into service.

Train 18 is a semi high-speed, fully air-conditioned service with quicker acceleration and contemporary passenger amenities such as on-board infotainment, GPS-based passenger information system, CCTV, automatic sliding doors with retractable coach footsteps and zero-discharge vacuum-based bio-toilets.

The train’s safety oscillation trials were certified by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), following which the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) cleared the train sets for commercial operation.

At present, Train 18 runs on the New Delhi-Varanasi and New Delhi-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra sectors.

Train 18, also known as the Vande Bharat Express, is fashioned along the lines of the Shatabdi. However, since it is a semi high-speed service that offers additional amenities and operational advantages to passengers, its fare is higher than that of Shatabdi trains.

It was designed and built by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, under the Indian government’s Make-in-India initiative.

For the area around Metro-3 stations MMRC to consider students’ designs

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29/11/2019

For the area around Metro-3 stations MMRC to consider students’ designs

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Architecture students from the Rachna Sansad Academy of Architecture and Pillai College of Architecture are hoping to transform the areas around the upcoming Metro-3 (Colaba-Bandra-Seepz) stations by designing cycling paths, pedestrian zones, and plazas.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) recently announced the winners of a student competition on station area management. The winning entries proposed designs for Siddhivanayak, Marol Naka and Worli stations. Sayli Udas-Mankikar from ORF said, “We had 51 teams comprising 250 students from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) who participated in the competition.

They went through intense workshops, after which 16 teams presented their ideas to the jury, which included the MMRC.” In the plan for Siddhivinayak Metro station, which won the first prize, students proposed a 1.3-km cycle path around the station and a 30-meter pedestrian zone in Khed Galli, the road along the back entrance of the station.
Vaishnavi Iyer, a student from Rachna Sansad, said, “The cycle path will connect 16 academic institutions in the area.”

For Worli station, another team from Rachna Sansad proposed to reduce the Annie Besant road from 3 lanes to 2 lanes on either side and in turn increase the footpath width on both sides. Students from Pillai College proposed three plazas around Marol Naka station which would make more space for commuters coming in and out of the station.

R Ramana, executive director (planning), said, “The students came up with several ideas that can be upscaled and replicated. We will curate these ideas and use them while finalizing plans.”

KTR says Hyderabad Metro Hitec City-Raidurg services from Friday

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28/11/2019

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KTR says Hyderabad Metro Hitec City-Raidurg services from Friday

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Coinciding with the second anniversary of the Hyderabad Metro Rail, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao will flag off the Hyderabad Metro services on the Hitec City – Raidurg section at 10 am on Friday.

This is after the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety accorded permission for the commercial launch of services. CMRS Janak Kumar Garg conducted the mandatory checks and safety tests over the last two days and issued the Safety Certificate for the opening of the Hitec City-Raidurg stretch of Corridor 3 (Blue Line) for passenger operations.

Rao, along with Transport Minister P. Ajay Kumar, will flag off the train from the Hitec City station at 10.15 am and by the train to Raidurg. Regular passenger services up to Raidurg will start a few hours after that.

KTR himself took to Twitter to announce the launch of the new service and said the Metro was already carrying about 4 lakh passengers per day.

The 1.5km stretch from Hitech City to Raidurg would add another 40,000 commuters initially and cover many more IT/ITES establishments in this part of the city, he said

Over the last two years, the Hyderabad Metro, the world’s largest metro in PPP models and India’s second-largest metro network, had carried 12.5 crore passengers, he said.

With 99.8% punctuality and high on several parameters, Hyderabad Metro was selected as the Number One Metro in the world in passenger satisfaction by global public transport operator Keolis, Rao added.

DMRC produces about 32 MW of solar power

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28/11/2019

DMRC produces about 32 MW of solar power

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): DMRC’s Managing Director Mangu Singh told that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is now both a solar power consumer as well as a producer. It is not only using 107 MW of solar power to operate trains but is also producing 32 MW.

Of late, DMRC has been receiving 77 MW of solar power from Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa Ultra Mega Solar. It has a total capacity of 750 MW and is one of the largest single-site solar power plants in the world.

He said, “Lately, we have realized that we have a huge potential for solar power. DMRC is using 107 MW of solar power. We have installed solar rooftops on all our station buildings and depots. Today, we produce about 32 MW”.

He said, “We have tied up with an ultra-mega solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh. The success of that plant can be attributed to DMRC’s involvement as we are a reliable power purchaser (of solar power). As much as 77 MW is being produced by Madhya Pradesh today”.

He said Delhi Metro has been sensitive to both financial and environmental sustainability. “Right from the design to construction or actual performance during operations, the aspect of sustainability was always been kept in mind. We also went ahead with the most modern rolling stock that was available and where energy efficiency was the maximum. Our trains had regenerative braking systems”.

Singh said Metro is the most energy-efficient form of transportation. “If a passenger travels by Metro and consumes one unit of energy, he will consume 22 units for the same journey by car. We carry 55 lakh passengers every day on our system. Imagine the energy savings”.

DMRC is also the first organization in the world in the railway sector to have registered as a CDM project. DMRC has been certified by the United Nations as the first metro rail and rail-based system in the world to receive carbon credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as it has helped to reduce pollution levels in the city by 6.3 lakh tonne every year, thus helping in reducing global warming.

Delhi Metro, ISBT to be linked with Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

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28/11/2019

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor will be seamlessly connected with Delhi Metro stations, inter-state bus terminals as well as Indian Railways stations. As part of the multi-modal integration (MMI) of the regional rapid transit system (RRTS) project in the national capital region, the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor will be integrated with Delhi Metro stations at several stations.

This will facilitate easy interchange between the rapid rail network to other modes of public transport such as Delhi Metro, bus terminals and Indian Railways. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is developing and implementing the RRTS project, will provide MMI of the RRTS network with other modes of transport wherever possible across the corridors.

According to details shared by NCRTC, the MMI plan of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is as follows:

Multi-modal integration of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS:

The Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station will be integrated with the Delhi Metro Pink Line at the Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin metro station and also with ISBT Sarai Kale Khan. This will provide connectivity to Sarai Kale Khan, Jangpura and Maharani Bagh areas of Delhi
The Anand Vihar RRTS station will be integrated with the Delhi Metro Blue Line and Delhi Metro Pink Line (planned corridor) at the Anand Vihar metro station. It will also be linked with the Anand Vihar Railway Station, Anand Vihar ISBT, as well as the Kaushambi Bus Terminal.
This will provide connectivity to Anand Vihar, Kaushambi, Rishabh Vihar and Karkardooma areas of Delhi
The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station will be integrated with the Delhi Metro Blue Line at the New Ashok Nagar station. This will provide connectivity to New Ashok Nagar, Mandoli, Mayur Vihar areas of Delhi
The Sahibabad RRTS station will be integrated with the proposed Vasundhara Sector 2 metro station as well as the Sahibabad Bus Terminal. This will provide connectivity to Surya Nagar, Sector 16, Sector 12, Vasundhara and Ghaziabad areas of Uttar Pradesh
The Ghaziabad RRTS station will be integrated with the Delhi Metro Red Line at the New Bus Adda metro station. This will provide connectivity to Ghaziabad, Hindon Vihar, Patel Nagar, Mukund Nagar, Jassipura and Raj Nagar Extension areas of Uttar Pradesh

The priority section of the 82-km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor has been identified from Sahibabad to Duhai. This 17 km long section has been targeted for operations by the year 2023. The civil construction work on this route is in full swing. The complete corridor from Sarai Kale Khan of Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut has been targeted for operations by the year 2025.

Shri Atul Kumar Garg Appointed as Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)

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28/11/2019

Shri Atul Kumar Garg Appointed as Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Shri Atul Kumar Garg has been appointed as the Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). Having done B.E in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee (1985 batch) with first rank, he is also registered with the Engineering Council (UK) as Charted Engineer. He is also a member of The Institution of Engineering & Technology (UK).

Shri Atul Kumar Garg is a dynamic and accomplished professional having 30 years of experience in Power Systems for Metro & Railway Projects apart from spearheading role as Power Systems Manager with Parsons International Limited, Doha Metro Project. He belongs to the 1986 batch of Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), Govt. of India. He has the exposure of working at senior management prestigious positions of various Metro Projects across the globe like Doha Metro, Dubai Metro, Delhi Metro, Etihad Rail and Central Organization Railway Electrification, India.

He has vast expertise in managing all stages of Railway Power Supply Projects like scope definition, coordinating details with design consultants, completing design & reviews, tender invitations, contract awards, budgeting and supervising installation along with testing & commissioning works.

Shri Atul Kumar Garg also has extensive experience in mobilizing and judiciously management of resources in the domains of planning, designing, quality management and monitoring to ensure project accomplishment within the defined time frame and cost implications. He has been instrumental in spearheading the entire project management initiatives right from conceptualization & project planning to delivery and execution.

Due to his exceptional time management skills with the proven ability of quickly prioritizing, coordinating and consolidating tasks he was considered and appointed as the new Director (R&S), Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).

8th International Railway Summit brings global rail community to New Delhi

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28/11/2019

8th International Railway Summit brings global rail community to New Delhi

The 8^th International Railway Summit, a unique three-day networking and knowledge-sharing event for the global rail sector, concluded in New Delhi on 22 November. The summit, which was supported by the International Union of Railways (UIC), featured a full timetable of high-level debate, bespoke one-to-one meetings, and a variety of networking functions.

Delegates representing international, national, and local governments and associations, rail operators, infrastructure owners, and expert innovators and suppliers gathered at the Hyatt Regency hotel to share ideas and insight.

The European Union’s Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc, presented her vision for the future of transport planning. Mrs Bulc strongly promoted rail as the backbone of a multimodal transport system and advocated global standards for railways.

Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman of India’s Railway Board remarked that rail will need to do more to keep up with the demand created by rapid population growth. Mr Yadav went on to elaborate on the megaprojects that will revolutionise the nation’s passenger and freight operations in the coming years.

François Davenne, UIC’s Director General, sent delegates a special message, which focussed on the implications of rapid population growth. Christian Chavanel, UIC’s Director of Rail System, chaired the conference programme, and described the shared objectives of UIC and the International Railway Summit: promoting innovation and best practice worldwide.

Throughout the two-day conference, thought leaders tackled the implications of population growth, from pressure on capacity and safety, to passenger experience, the value of high-speed rail, and investment strategies.

Alongside the conference, the world’s key rail sector buyers and carefully selected technical experts took part in over 100 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, which were tailored to the participants’ requirements and expertise.

In addition, Indian Railways welcomed delegates to technical visits exploring divisional railways’ control centre and New Delhi train station, where delegates visited surveillance and train control rooms.

Evening functions were also an integral part of the summit, a chance to make friends and build partnerships. A welcome reception and dinner at the Hyatt Regency was held on the evening of 20 November. The following evening, 21 November, delegates enjoyed a meal at Kheer restaurant in New Delhi’s Aerocity.

The 9^th International Railway Summit will take place in Warsaw on 19-21 February 2020. Organisations interested in learning more about International Railway Summit and about how they can participate in the event can visit http://www.irits.org or contact the organisers, IRITS Events.

Metro Rail News was the official Media Partner for the 8th International Railway Summit

Registration for Greenbuild India 2020 Open

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28/11/2019

Registration for Greenbuild India 2020 Open

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced that registration is now open for Greenbuild India, which will be held February 6-7, 2020 in Bengaluru at the ITC Gardenia.

Greenbuild, held annually in the United States since 2002, is the world’s largest conference experience dedicated to green building. Greenbuild India brings together Indian and global industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building, making Greenbuild the ideal space to learn about groundbreaking green building products, services and technologies in the region.

“Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to hear from leaders on their vision about the future of green building in India, learn about current research and best practices and connect with peers and market leaders” said Kim Heavner, vice president, Conference & Events, U.S. Green Building Council.

Greenbuild India will feature a powerful opening plenary and inspiring keynote speakers who will set the stage for discussions. The conference program offers robust learning opportunities through education sessions featuring green building experts covering a wide variety of sustainability topics, including LEED v4.1, waste reduction and building performance. Those looking to dive deeper into green building strategies can join a pre-conference technical workshop on Feb. 5. Attendees will also have an opportunity to attend the annual Greenbuild Celebration event, the Leadership Awards Ceremony, Women in Green Luncheon and the USGBC Leadership Luncheon.

The conference offers three tracks of compelling education programming and include:

Beyond Buildings
Creating Healthy Environments
Sustainable Buildings in Action

Continuing education hours will be offered for attendees to help maintain their LEED professional credential. The conference program is now online: https://greenbuild.usgbc.org/india/program.

Greenbuild has become the premier convener for the green building industry, and it is where the future of the green building movement is shaped. The ideas and passions of the green building community come alive each year at Greenbuild. It is where inspiration happens, business relationships are cultivated, innovation is recognized and celebrated and where people from around the globe come to reconnect and remind each other why they do what they do – and why they work hard every day to create better buildings, cities and communities. Preview the 2020 conference by checking out USGBC’s new series “It Takes a Village to Save a Planet,” highlighting the work of local leaders who will be presenting at Greenbuild India.

For more information on Greenbuild India 2020 and to register, visit http://greenbuild.usgbc.org/india, follow @GBCI_India and @USGBC on Twitter and tweet hashtag #GreenbuildIndia to join the conversation.

Metro Rail News is Official Media Partner for Greenbuild India 2020

About Greenbuild
The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building in their everyday work, and a unique energy is sparked. Three days of extensive educational programming, workshops and ample networking events provide unrivaled opportunities to learn about the latest technological innovations, explore new products and exchange ideas with other professionals. Greenbuild is a multi-year recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award. For more information, visit http://greenbuild.usgbc.org and follow us on Twitter @Greenbuild, and Facebook at facebook.com/Greenbuild.

About U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and follow us on Twitter @USGBC, and Facebook at facebook.com/USGBC.

Matrix Wins the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Award 2019

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28/11/2019

Matrix Wins the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Award 2019

Matrix Comsec – a leading manufacturer and provider of Telecom and Security solutions – has been awarded the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Award 2019 in the mid-corporate segment for excellence in the Electrical and Electronic Goods category. Matrix received this award for achieving superlative all-round performance in terms of quality and efficiency in all functions including R&D, manufacturing, marketing, sales and finance.

SME Business Excellence Awards 2019 is a joint initiative by Dun & Bradstreet and RBL Bank for recognizing and felicitating the leading SMEs and mid-corporates in India. The awards were presented on 20^th November 2019 at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

On winning this prestigious award, Ganesh Jivani, Chief Executive of Matrix said, “Matrix is focused on designing and manufacturing world-class cutting-edge Security and Telecom solutions for modern organizations. Matrix offers these solutions in more than 50 countries including many first-world technologically advanced nations. With 250+ R&D engineers and world-class infrastructure and equipment, Matrix is committed to R&D and cutting-edge products. This award is a validation of Matrix’s world-class innovation and design capabilities. I thank all our customers and channel partners for their trust in Matrix and congratulate the entire Matrix team for this outstanding achievement. This recognition would encourage us to work harder towards building future technologies and products.”

There were stringent yardsticks and tough competition in all the sectors as the awards were decided by eminent jury on various parameters of performance and best–practices across the industry. The parameters considered for the awardees were total income, net profit, net worth, net profit margins, growth in total income, growth in net profit, return on net worth and return on assets, among others. Front-runners in various categories were chosen on the basis of a composite score of the weighted parameters.

This is the tenth edition of the Dun & Bradstreet SME Business Excellence Awards to recognize the contribution of high-performing Indian SMEs and their contributions to increasing the adoption of technology by organizations across the country. The Awards showcased the achievements of the winners on a nationwide platform, and also lend them global credibility through the D&B worldwide network. The event was graced by senior management from SMEs, government institutions, banks, financial institutions and tech companies.

About Matrix

Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Security and Telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. As an innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, the company is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in the Security and Telecom industries. With around 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like Video Surveillance Systems – Video Management Software, Network Video Recorder and IP Camera, Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems as well as Telecom Solutions such as Unified Communications, IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP and GSM Gateways and Communication Endpoints. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global footprints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 2,500 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

For further information, please contact:
394-GIDC, Makarpura, Vadodara-390010, India
Toll Free – 1800-258-7747
E-Mail: inquiry@matrixcomsec.com
Website: www.MatrixComSec.com

From December 5 Kolkata metro fares to go up by Rs 5

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27/11/2019