Centre to fund only TOD metro Project

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Centre to fund only TOD metro Project

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): State government has to implement The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy in Bengaluru if Namma Metro is to qualify for central government funding under the new rules.

Apart from TOD, The Metro Rail Policy 2017 also mandates. it is “mandatory” for state governments to implement a Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), set up a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) as a statutory body, bring in private investment and integrate different modes of transportation in the city implementing the metro project.

“The state governments shall commit to provide (a) required support to metro rail companies/agencies to ensure financial sustainability during operations,” the metro policy states.

“TOD policy also set the stage for sustainable growth. The traditional way is to let the city grow and bring policies as a retrofit measure. The combining of mobility and development will encourage competitiveness, besides promoting economic activities.” Said Ajay Seth BMRCL Managing Director.

It opens up space for tools like value capture finance,” he explained. The committee which is drawing the comprehensive mobility plan for Bengaluru headed by Mr. Seth.

According to the sources, the delays in the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2031 and the UMTA was a cause for worry.

“The Urban Development Department will have final approval in both the policies. The huge number of suggestions to the RMP and the concerns expressed by different departments over the UMTA has caused delays.

We will get clarity on the issue once the model code of conduct has lied,” the source added. The BMRCL has sought central government funding for the ORR metro line (Phase 2A) which link Central Silk Board junction with KR Puram and the airport line (Phase 2B)

Aims of TOD policy

  • Double the population density along the transit corridor.
  • Exempt historical, cultural and environmentally sensitive areas.
  • Relax setbacks and coverage in the TOD zone.
  • Amalgamate and reconstitute plots for utilisation of higher FSI.
  • Discourage land banking by levying a vacant land tax.
  • Promote mixed land use, restrict private vehicle-oriented land use.
  • Encourage walking, cycling and public transport.

BEML seeks metro coach contract

May 8, 2019. BEML appealed to Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, seeking the contract of manufacturing metro train coaches. BEML Chairman and Managing Director Deepak Kumar Hota submitted a memorandum to the chief minister, requesting for the contract to make coaches for Namma Metro Phase 2.

Noting that the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation has awarded 70% of the train manufacturing work to BEML, Hota said such a contract from the BMRCL would ultimately benefit Karnataka by creating more jobs. Kumaraswamy told the BMRCL to consider the request and take the necessary decision.

Chennai Metro: Derailing of discipline

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Chennai Metro: Derailing of discipline

There has been high drama at the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) over the last few days, bringing into sharp focus on how industrial relations issues can disrupt public transportation. It all began when the company terminated eight employees on grounds of violation of the code of conduct and misconduct at work, such as alleged theft.

Soon after, a section of employees went on strike, leading to disruption in services as signalling and technical issues cropped up across stations where workers had deserted their key posts.

This led to CMRL suspending three workers on May 1. All three non-executive staff members were reported to have been found guilty of ‘sabotage’ by CMRL.

Talks between the employee union, management and labour department led to the strike being called off and services resumed. Thousands of passengers faced inconvenience during this period.

More chilling, though, is the idea of sabotage. Chennai’s commuters have only recently taken to the Metro. As of February 2019, an estimated 90,000 people use the metro every day, a slow and steady rise over last year’s ridership figures. A joint venture between the Government of India and Tamil Nadu, CMRL has been built at whopping costs running into thousands of crores. Chennai Metro is also one of the most expensive in the country, with ticket prices ranging from ₹10 to ₹70. When patronage has increased and commuters are willing to bear the cost, should not the government be invested in running the metro services efficiently?

Global examples

In countries such as Singapore, China and many parts of the globe, the government is held responsible for metro services, and ministers have been sacked in case of any disruptions in service — such is the serious attention given to public transport. In contrast, here, the commuter has become an unwitting pawn in the game being played between a workers union and the management of the metro services. The workers union is protesting not only the terminations but the pay package offered and CMRL’s move to outsource a portion of services. These days, outsourcing is inevitable to sustain the competitiveness of the business.

The management is well within its rights to terminate or suspend workers on grounds of misconduct. Despite the fact that there is legal recourse for aggrieved individuals, strangely the terminated/suspended employees have been offered reconciliation. Assuming there were definite grounds for termination, why allow such an appeal? Ideally a court of law should decide whether the punishment is proportionate or not. This tactic is transitional and may buy only short-lived peace. The management should cultivate positive discipline among its employees and the government should sanction immunity to such premium services, preventing any disruptions on the basis of human issues.

If no action is taken, the public perception of the reliability and safety of the metro will nosedive badly, and patronage may then drop too. Given the expansion plans, can CMRL really afford to take its public perception so lightly?

M Muthiah heads HR at a large Indian manufacturing organization and has over 35 years of industrial experience across the manufacturing sector. Aparna Vasanth is an HR manager

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Indian railways to sell Rail Neer at 74 more stations

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Indian railways to sell Rail Neer at 74 more stations

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Indian Railways has made Rail Neer (bottled water) sale mandatory at 74 more stations. Indian Railway wanted to expand the business of its Rail Neer (bottled water) brand said, official.

Currently, there are around 3,000 stations, where sale of Rail Neer is mandatory..

To meet the meet 50% of the total demand for water on trains, Indian Railway opens four new water bottling plants in Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

In 2018-19, The railways produced six lakh litre, Rail Neer, as the daily water requirement was 16 lakh litre, according to a railway official. After the opening of four new plants, The total production will reach eight lakh litre daily

Earlier, Rail Neer was able to meet the requirement for 37% of the total water demand. we have tied up with other vendors at locations where we are not able to provide Rail Neer. In 2020, we hope to meet 75% of the demand as tenders for other plants are out and our aim is to meet 100% of the demand,” said the official.

India has one of the biggest railway networks and transports around 23 million people daily. The railways earned ~172 crores through Rail Neer sales in 2016-17. The target for 2017-18 was ~190 crore and it managed to achieve the target.

The railway will provide land either on its own or through a memorandum of understanding with state governments for a further increase in Rail Neer production said official.

the packaged water has a high potential for more revenue generation. “We were losing revenues as we were not able to meet even half of the water demand. But once the remaining plants are commissioned, the production capacity and the revenues will increase.”

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) produces Rail Neer at seven plants, two of which have been established under the public-private partnership model (PPP). The number of water plants will be doubled to 16 lakh liter by the end of 2019, according to the railway.

It is mandatory to sell only Rail Neer at Mathura, Gwalior, Bhopal, Kathgodam, Godhra, Amravati and Rajkot stations as the plants which are opened are close to these locations.

Doha Metro begins its service for public

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Doha Metro begins its service for public

DOHA, QATAR (Metro Rail News) – Six years in the making, Qatar’s first-ever underground railway system Doha Metro service ever has opened to the public in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on May 8, 2019, as the Gulf country readies for the 2022 football World Cup.

This is the city’s first underground railway system which has been eagerly anticipated by the people.
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Doha commuters turned out to enjoy a first ride on the metro network.

People are very excited because this is like a lot of comfort for them, especially for people who work in West Bay.

  • Doha Metro is one of the fastest driverless trains in the world and offers a VIP section as well as family and general sections

    Doha Metro is one of the fastest driverless trains in the world and offers a VIP section as well as family and general sections. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Passengers were happily snapping pictures and taking videos of their first metro ride in Doha

    Passengers were happily snapping pictures and taking videos of their first metro ride in Doha. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • The 40km line will in the future also connect to Hamad International Airport

    The 40km line will in the future also connect to Hamad International Airport SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Future phases will involve the completion of the Red line and the opening of two more lines the Green and Gold.


    Future phases will involve the completion of the Red line and the opening of two more lines, the Green and Gold.[Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] AL JAZEERA
  • The complete Red Line runs from al Wakrah stadium to Lusail stadium two of the venues that will host games during the 2022 World Cup

    The complete Red Line runs from al-Wakrah stadium to Lusail stadium, two of the venues that will host games during the 2022 World Cup. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • The Metro will link stadiums where the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played

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    The Metro will link stadiums where the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Residents were excited to be the first to ride the Doha Metro


    Residents were excited to be the first to ride the Doha Metro. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • The Doha metro is running mostly underground across the city of Doha

    The Doha metro is running mostly underground across the city of Doha.SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Qatar Rail has signed agreements with local transport companies such as Mowasalat and Careem Qatar to offer fare promotions for Doha Metro passengers

    Qatar Rail has signed agreements with local transport companies such as Mowasalat and Careem Qatar to offer fare promotions for Doha Metro passengers. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Standard Travel Cards can be purchased from self service Travel Card Vending Machines TVMs at all Doha Metro stations

    Standard Travel Cards can be purchased from self service Travel Card Vending Machines (TVMs) at all Doha Metro stations. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
  • Three different types of travel cards are available for the Doha Metro Limited Use Standard and Gold

    Three different types of travel cards are available for the Doha Metro – Limited Use, Standard and Gold. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA

The Doha Metro Red Line is now operational, with 13 stations open – starting at al-Qassar, running through Doha’s business district, along the coast then south to the city of al-Wakrah – 8 am to 11 pm, Sunday to Thursday.

The Red Line will run 40km from al-Wakra in the south to Lusail City in the north once it’s fully operational. It will also connect Hamad International Airport to the capital’s downtown.

Three lines (Red, Green and Gold lines) are expected to be fully operational by 2020. A blue line is planned, as is a tram network in Lusail City and a long distance rail network connecting various other cities in Qatar.

L&T Metro Rail bags gold medal for boosting Metro Rail image

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L&T Metro Rail bags gold medal for boosting Metro Rail image

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) which is the World’s Largest Public-Private Partnership Project (PPP) has been conferred a ‘gold medal’ for strengthening the image of Metro Rail in India and globally by Institute of Economic Studies (IES) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently.

Anindita Sinha, head of Corporate Communication, L&TMRH, received the medal on behalf of the company. The medal was presented in the presence of dignitaries from the USA, Europe, UAE, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia and South, and South East Asia. This gold medal is recognition for setting an example in the public transport industry and for building a unique brand identity.

Mr. K.V.B Reddy, CEO, and MD of L&TMRH, under whose leadership Hyderabad Metro Rail has seen commendable growth in ridership with the opening of major stretches, enhanced service quality, passenger facilities, etc., was conferred ‘Outstanding Global Leadership Award’ during the ceremony.

Mr. “This gold medal commemorates Hyderabad Metro Rail’s exemplary service and the unique ‘Brand Hyderabad’ it has created. It is indeed an honour to receive the leadership award from IES. I dedicate it to the Hyderabad Metro Rail project,” he said.

IES was established in 1980 by a group of economists, parliamentarians and industrialists, who came together to study and discuss problems concerning various aspects of the economy and economic development of the country and offer their expert advice and services.

Water Metro project to start soon; Land allotted for boat terminal

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Water Metro project to start soon; Land allotted for boat terminal

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): The govt of Kerala issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to hand over the 1.23 acres of land at Vytttila Mobility Hub to Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) for the construction of a boat terminal for Water metro project.

KMRL is expected to float the tenders soon for the construction of an advanced boat terminal at Vyttila Hub. The major challenge of this terminal is the integration point of various modes of transport including road, rail, and water.

The state government had earlier issued the order and instructed the agency to follow the guidelines and conditions put forth by the government.

According to the letter issued “KMRL is the agency which will be implementing the phase-II development of Vyttila Mobility Hub.  The agency had asked for 1.23 acres of land at Vyttila Hub for the development of a boat terminal. The meeting convened by the Chief Secretary has recommended the allotment of land. The government has analyzed the proposal. After assessing that the agency has put forth the request for the land as per the DPR, it was decided to transfer the land,”

The KMRL  will construct the biggest terminal of the water metro project at the Vyttila Mobility Hub, which will spread over 40,000 sq ft. Vyttila Mobility Hub is the special purpose vehicle (SPV) now owns 26.53 acres of land at Vyttila.

Another ferry terminal will come up at Fort Kochi which designs were selected through a competition organized by KMRL. The design submitted by a team comprising Rajiv Babu and Ameena Hamza from Chalakkudy was selected for the Vyttila Terminal while the design by Studio Homosapiens, based at Panampilly Nagar, will be used for the Fort Kochi terminal. Under the R747-crore Water Metro project, a total of  78 boats will ply on 15 routes covering a distance of 76 km through Kochi backwaters.

The VHMS, with the support of KMRL, is planning a Rs 590 crore development for Vyttila Hub in the second phase. The French agency – Agence Française de Développement (AFD) will lend Rs 472 crore on a long term loan basis.  The existing bus terminal at Vyttila will be converted into an advanced mobility hub, interconnecting various modes of transport.

78 boats will ply on 15 routes covering a distance of 76 km through Kochi backwaters

3 Lakh Passenger use Chennai Metro’s last-mile share autos and cabs

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3 Lakh Passenger use Chennai Metro’s last-mile share autos and cabs

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) launched share auto and share cab facilities on a trial basis on August 11, 2018, in some of its stations improve last-mile connectivity. After Nine months More than three lakh passengers have used share auto and share taxi services from metro rail stations to reach their destinations.

Share autos are now operated from seven metro stations for a flat charge of Rs 5 and share taxi services from six metro stations for a charge of Rs 10. These services take passengers from and to metro stations, covering a radius of about 3km.

In March and April, as many as 12,834 people used share taxi services with the maximum number of passengers using the facility from AG-DMS and Koyambedu metro stations. Around 74,395 passengers used share autos in the last two months with Guindy and Thirumangalam seeing the highest number of people using the facility.

Chennai Metro phase I covers 45 km and consists of two corridors. One from Washermanpet to Chennai Airport and another from Central to St Thomas Mount. CMRL is ready to set the ball rolling for its Phase 2 which will connect Madhavaram in north Chennai to Sholinganallur in south Chennai.

Japan to invest Rs. 350000 crore in India

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Japan to invest Rs. 350000 crore in India

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Japan agreed to invest $5 Billion (Rs 350000 crore) for this year for infrastructure, water, transport, and power projects as India has emerged as a preferred destination for Japanese investment.

More than 60 percent of the investment will spend on the transport segment which includes metro and the high-speed Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

“India has been our largest development partner in the past 10 years. We are increasing the total commitment to India,” said Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative in India of Japan Investment Cooperation Agency (JICA)

In the past few years, India has been a preferred destination followed by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. India has risen from $2 billion 10 years ago to $5 billion, said the JICA chief in India.

India, in the past few years, has emerged the top choice of the companies, he added. Already some 1,400 Japanese companies are operating in India and some 9,000 Japanese are working here.

“We are focusing on economic and social development along with infrastructure development,”
On being asked about the target of JICA he added.

The JICA has got requests from India governments to finance big projects like metro rail, he said. The Japanese are already funding metro-rail projects in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chennai. “Phase IV (the next phase) of Delhi Metro is coming and we are looking to finance that,” he said.

Work on the high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has commenced.

On being asked about the ongoing crop diversification project in Himachal Pradesh, he said, “We are providing technical cooperation on diversification in types of food, on how to increase productivity and conservation of agri-diversity.”

The agency has been working on social schemes like water supply and water storage. It has worked on a sewerage project in Amritsar that was finished last year. In Haryana, it has another project. In Rajasthan, a forestry project is coming up.

On the Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Matsumoto said a master plan was being prepared to improve the investment climate and JICA would provide the finance. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is under construction.

On the social front, Japan is working with India to rehabilitate Rohingya refugees in Myanmar by supporting facilities like education and housing.

Ahmedabad Metro achieve above 1000 commuters everyday

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Ahmedabad Metro achieve above 1000 commuters everyday

AHMEDABAD (METRO RAIL NEWS):Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) began the commercial operation of Ahmedabad Metro Phase I in March 4, 2019 , seems to be gaining acceptance, albeit slowly. An analysis of the ridership numbers reveals that more than 1,000 people are using the Metro Rail on an average per day, with the number shooting up sharply on Sundays and holidays.

Metro Rail between Vastral Gam and Apparel Park stretch was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 4, 2019, nearby 76,000 people benefit the free rides on the Metro between March 6 and 14. On 15 March 2019 start commercial operation of the Metro Rail.

According to figure shows by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), 38,169 commuters used Metro service on March 15 and 31. an average of 2,245 people everyday. If one leaves out the three Sundays, which saw an average of close to 5,000 Amdavadis using the newest public mode of transport, the average daily ridership for the period was 1,695.

Amit Gupta, Chief General manager of corporate planning in GMRC told that The Metro is running only on a limited stretch and only three stations are operational, but more than a thousand people are using it every day, which shows that it is being accepted. People were getting used to the new transport system, and the numbers would grow as more stations become operational added Mr. Gupta. For April 2019, the total ridership of Ahmedabad Metro was exactly 35,000, i.e. a daily average of 1,167. However, if one leaves out the Sundays, the average declines to 942. On April 23, the day Lok Sabha elections took place in the state, the ridership was 1,885, i.e. exactly double the average.

“We are quite happy with the initial response. The official said that they have kept the fare deliberately low to encourage more people to use it. The GMRC has fixed Rs 5 as fare for the first 2.5 km distance, and Rs10 for 2.5-7.5 km. The Metro fare from Vastral Gam to Apparel Park is Rs10.

He said further “Our fares are the lowest among all Metro Rail projects in the country,”. While the Metro Rail initially started between Vastral Gam and Apparel Park stations, the ridership numbers went up significantly after the Nirant crossroad station became operational on April 14. Until April 13, the average ridership was 677, which shot up to 1,169 between April 14 and 30. The Sunday traffic has not been considered for either of the periods.

Amraiwadi station to begin operations

A GMRC executive said the fourth Metro station on the stretch will become operational in a fortnight or so.

“The Amraiwadi station will become operational in 15 days, which will allow people living or working in the area to conveniently avail Metro service,” he said.He said that Rabari colony and Vastral stations, which complete the six stations on the stretch, are expected to become operational by July.

The 6.5 km stretch from Vastral Gam to Apparel Park is a part of the 20.74 km East-West corridor, which will extend from Vastral Gam to Thaltej. Work on this corridor, as well as the 18.52 km long North-South corridor from APMC to Motera Stadium, is planned to be completed by December 2020. The cost of Phase 1 of the Ahmedabad Metro project is estimated at Rs10,773 crore.

Phase II of the project, to be developed at a cost of Rs6,769 crore, was approved by the union government in February. It will comprise two elevated corridors, one 22.84 km stretch from Motera stadium to Mahatma Mandir, and the second 5.42 km corridor from Gujarat National Law University.

  • The 6.5 km stretch from Vastral Gam to Apparel Park is a part of the 20.74 km East-West corridor, which will extend from Vastral Gam to Thaltej  
  • Work on this corridor, as well as the 18.52 km long North-South corridor from APMC to Motera Stadium, is planned to be completed by December 2020  
  • At present, the Metro operates between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, making eight trips from Vastral Gam to Apparel Park, and back.
  1. Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Phase – II expected cost (Rs 6769 cr)
  2. Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Phase – I estimated cost (Rs 10773 cr)


BMREU files case against management

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BMREU files case against management

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Employees Union (BMREU) has filed a case against Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited management at the Central Government Industrial Tribunal cum Labour Court in Goraguntepalya on Thursday charging of partial non-payment of promised dues.

It was a major fight related to payment between the employees and the management that resulted in the Union calling for an indefinite strike call last year. The strike that was supposed to begin from March 22, 2018, was stalled when the High Court and the Industrial Tribunal intervened.

“We approached the Tribunal on Thursday and filed a claim statement on behalf of the employees. The Third Pay Commission’s recommendations have not been fully implemented by the management. As a result of this, employees who are to get an additional income ranging between `4,500 and `15,000, have not got them.” Said Suryanarayana Murthy, VP, BMREU.

The third yay commission proposed perks for Metro Corporations across the country, Under various categories, The hikes proposed including uniform allowance and shift allowance, has to be 31.
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5 percent of the basic pay, Murthy pointed out.

“Bangalore Metro employees have only been paid 20 percent as the perk amount. The fitment to be paid has only been hiked by 7.5 percent instead of 15 percent,” he said. Fitment refers to the amount added to the salary by calculating 15 percent of the amount on the basic salary and DA, which would be the basis for the salary structure for next year.

“Even these increments need to be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2017, but they have only been done from January 1 this year,” Murthy said. The Union represents nearly 1,300 permanent employees, Murthy added. BMRCL Managing Director Ajay Seth did not comment on the issue. The Tribunal has asked BMRCL to give its response in the next hearing scheduled for July 17.

BMRCL’s losses reach Rs. 462 cr for FY 2018-19

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has incurred accounting losses worth Rs 462 crore for the financial year 2018-2019, an increase from Rs. 352 crore reported the previous year. Accounting losses take depreciation of assets held by the corporation into consideration. The financial results for the year were placed before the Board meeting held on Thursday.

The statement showed an operational revenue of Rs. 404 crore and an income of Rs. 134 crore earned from non-revenue operations. It showed expenses of D9.82 crore toward employee benefits, up from D7.96 crore the previous financial year. Managing Director BMRCL Ajay Seth said, “Overall loss for 2018-2019 stands at around D26 crore. It is a decrease from last year.”

Maha Metro likely to run train from Lokmanya Nagar to Sitabuldi soon

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Nagpur (METRO RAIL NEWS): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO) had promised to run metro trains between Lokmanya Nagar and Subhash Nagar from march 2019. but now plan changed and according to new plan it has decided that metro train run on the entire Reach 3 of Nagpur Metro in a few months. Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will be invited for inspection after the entire stretch is complete.
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Maha Metro sources said that if communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling system was ready then the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Ministry of Railways will be invited too.

On March 2, 2019, CMRS team had inspected the stretch from Sitabuldi to Khapri and Inspection of Lokmanya Nagar to Subhash Nagar stretch was also in its itinerary but due to delay in completing inspection of the first stretch, the team could not visit the second one. After the inspection, Maha Metro managing director Dr. Brijesh Dixit had told the media that CMRS would be invited again soon after the commercial run commenced on the Sitabuldi-Khapri stretch. However, this did not happen and the agency changed its plans. Sources said that work on Lokmanya Nagar to Subhash Nagar section had been completed long ago. “Now we are completing the Subhash Nagar to Sitabuldi section. It will be ready within a few months”.
official said.

“The passenger traffic on this stretch would have been even less than Sitabuldi to Khapri stretch. This is because people travelling from Hingna Road would not get down at Subhash Nagar and then take another mode of transport,” said an official.

The passenger traffic on Sitabuldi-Khapri stretch is not much as presently the Metro does not have connectivity with other parts of city. Maha Metro is yet to start feeder service and automatic fare collection (AFC) card is yet to be made available to commuters. The agency had promised to make e-scooters available at stations but this has not been done. Only bicycles are available, which are not being used by anybody.

Namma Metro Earn 79.2 Cr from tickets sales in FY 2018-19

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Namma Metro Earn 79.2 Cr from tickets sales in FY 2018-19

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Namma Metro increased ridership due to fully-functional Phase I network has helped Earn revenue from tickets sales by ₹79.92 crore in the Financial year 2018-19 compared to the previous financial year. Although, the loss in the same period has increased by more than ₹109 crore.

“The 42-km Phase I was operational only from June 2017 while 2018-19 saw the whole network being operational through the entire financial year,” Said Mr. Ajay Seth, Managing Director of BMRCL.

Eventually, 13.37 crore passenger trips were recorded on the metro in 2018-19 compared to around 11 crores in 2017-18. Revenue from operations increased from ₹324.99 crore in 2017-18 to ₹404.91 crore in 2018-19.

Further, he said that we have seen a 22.4% increase in passengers, but our income has risen by 24.6%. Per passenger revenue has increased by 50 paise to around ₹30.31, but expenses have increased by only 40 paise to ₹24.10. This saving has gone towards repayment of interest on loans. Of the ₹121 crore in financial expenses in 2017-18, BMRCL has paid ₹95 crore while the government should pay ₹26 crore, which is a considerable reduction from previous years.

Losses

The losses have touched ₹462.30 crore till March 30, 2019, up from ₹352.25 crore in 2017-18 shows unaudited balance sheet of BMRCL. This was in large part due to the depreciation of assets, as well as reduced income from the government, which has been reimbursing cash losses of the BMRCL.

Although losses were not a concern, more work needed to be done to address first-mile and last-mile connectivity. Ridership has, after all, plateaued around 3.7 lakh passengers per day, which is significantly lower than the expected ridership when the Phase I network was designed.
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CMRL installs FREE RO drinking water plant at Central Station

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CMRL installs FREE RO drinking water plant at Central Station

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): CMRL has installed 500 Lts. capacity RO Drinking Water Plant in Central Metro Station for Public use as free of cost. As a part of providing world-class infrastructure facilities to the people of Chennai.

The RO plant has been installed near one of the entrance Street level of Central Metro Rail Station which is the main junction where all the three different modes Train passengers meeting point as suburban Park Station entrance, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.
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M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station subway, and Metro Rail entrance and Main Road Bus stand location.

  • Pic 1 CMRL FREE RO Water Plant
  • Pic 2 CMRL FREE RO Water Plant
  • Pic 3 CMRL FREE RO Water Plant
  • Pic 4 CMRL FREE RO Water Plant

CMRL has installed at the above location so that the maximum number of Public can utilize Purified drinking Water especially during summer seasons.

CMRL has planned to install similar kind of plant in some more Metro Rail Stations also in near future for public free service.

DMRC Recruitment 2019: Vacancy for Deputy Chief Architect

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DMRC Recruitment 2019: Vacancy for Deputy Chief Architect

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News):
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has invited applications for the post of Deputy Chief Architect.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd, a Joint Venture company with equity participation from Govt. of India and Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi. DMRC has about 14500 employees with MRTS activities spread over Delhi & NCR.

To meet with the increased activities of DMRC for Phase IV works in Architect Department, there is an urgent requirement of filling up of one post at JAG level.

Therefore, applications are invited from experienced, dynamic and motivated Architects of CPWD, having relevant work experience, for the posts mentioned below to be filled on deputation basis.

The officer should be working or empanelled in JAG level. The officer should have varied experience of working in CPWD Architect department and should be conversant with functioning in a computerized environment. Hands-on knowledge of various computer applications, relating to the job is desirable. The officer should be free from D&AR and Vigilance case. The details like qualification/eligibility conditions, salary etc are given below. 

Important details:

Post Name: Deputy Chief Architect

No Of DMRC Vacancy: 01

Pay Scale: Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 

Qualification: Graduate

Age Limit: 55 years

Job Location: Delhi-NCR

Last Date to apply: 23 May 2019.

Selection Process

The candidate would be screened by a Screening Committee consisting of three Head of Department of DMRC. The candidate’s suitability would be decided, keeping in view the job requirement. The selection process would comprise of appraisal of different facets of knowledge, skills, comprehension, aptitude, physical fitness, etc. All related information shall be available only on the website: http://www.delhimetrorail.com and candidates must remain in constant touch with it.

The candidates must enclose all relevant proof/documents in support of qualification, experience & pay scales/gross salary. The duly filled in application form should be sent to DMRC. Also for more details, the candidates can visit http://www.delhimetrorail.com/CareerDocuments/Deputation-15-25042019.pdf

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