ICF Develops New High Capacity Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train

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ICF Develops New High Capacity Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train

Chennai, Metro Rail News: ICF is now manufacturing coaches for the new generation Main Line Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) with many features from India’s first Semi High-Speed Train Set, the Train 18. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has now come out with a new Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU), commonly known as an electric train, with a higher passenger capacity, said a top official. The official said that the new EMU is designed on the same principle as that of the Train 18, India’s first locomotive less train, that is fixing all the electrical items powering the train under the compartment. This, in turn, increases the passenger carrying capacity and also the passenger comfort.

“The new train could be said as the little sister for Train 18 or that is now undergoing trials,” S. Mani, General Manager, ICF.  The new EMUs also known as Mainline EMU in the railways parlance will cater to short distance intercity day travel. Currently, the EMUs are propelled by conventional direct current (DC) traction system and mounted on board in the driving motor coaches, Mani said.

ICF started making the new EMUs from 2018 which is more modern, maintenance friendly and energy efficient. The electric train can touch a maximum speed of 130 kmph, he said. The prototype of underslung EMU has been manufactured by ICF at a cost of Rs 26 crore slightly higher than the conventional train. ICF has recently rolled Train 18, India’s first modern semi-high speed trainset. The ICF has now taken up the task of introducing this underslung technology to other electric trains. Modern bogies of Train 18 are adopted for improved performance.

The brake system contains wheel mounted disc brakes and regeneration brakes for effective and quicker braking, Mani said.

Salient Features:

    • Regenerative braking saves about 35 per cent energy.
    • Stainless steel coach body.
    • Aerodynamically shaped stainless steel driving end nose.
    • Air-conditioned driver cabs and ergonomic driver desk.
    • Screw-less interior panels
    • Best in class cushion seats
    • Two toilets in passenger coaches and one toilet in Driving Motor Coach
    • CCTV surveillance system
    • GPS based passenger information/ announcement system
    • Capable of operating 130 KMPH with better travelling comfort for passengers

Talk Back system to enable passengers to talk to the driver in case of emergency The MEMUs currently in service have a carrying capacity of 2,402 passengers; that will be augmented by 9 percent now, enabling carrying of 2,618 passengers on board. Mani said the new design under-slung EMU rake would be ready for the flag off and subsequent tests and trials by December 15. He added that the ICF had requested Railway Board to allot this rake to Southern Railway which would enable easier monitoring performance.

Alstom to provide CBTC signalling system for Mumbai Metro Line 3

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Alstom to provide CBTC signalling system for Mumbai Metro Line 3

Mumbai, Metro Rail News:  Alstom has been awarded a contract by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) to supply CBTC signaling systems for line 3 of Mumbai Metro. The contract, which builds on rolling stock and Power supply contacts won earlier this year for the same line, is worth over euro 100 million.

Alstom will equip Line 3 with Urbalis 400, its latest generation of CBTC signalling technology. The scope of the contract includes unmanned train operation (UTO), computer-based interlocking and centralized train supervision, platform screen doors, as well as the electrical and mechanical supervisory control and data acquisition system (E&M SCADA).

“Alstom is extremely proud to have won three big contracts for Line 3 of Mumbai Metro, emerging as the partner of choice for this prestigious project. This major signalling contract confirms the trust our customer MMRCL has in us. This is an excellent opportunity for Alstom to showcase its breadth of expertise and reinforce our goal of being the preferred partner of cities, countries and operators as they face the rapidly evolving challenges of urban mobility,” said Alain Spohr, Alstom Managing Director India and South Asia.

Urbalis 400 is an advanced communication-based train control signalling system that will help ease Mumbai’s commuter congestion. Urbalis 400 boasts a proven service record in over 30 cities across the world.  Constantly upgraded, the solution aids urban operators in maximizing their performance and capacity while requiring standard interlocking for their operational needs. Designed specifically for heavy ridership metros, the system offers a considerable range of functions that improve headway and average speed performance.

Alstom’s Urbalis radio CBTC track record spans more than 15 years, 96 urban rail lines (over 55 are in service), 1900 track miles, 1100 stations, 1800 trains and 24 countries worldwide. Over 25% of the world’s radio CBTC systems are operated with Alstom’s Urbalis solutions. In India, Alstom has pioneered the introduction of CBTC by deploying Urbalis in the Kochi and Lucknow metros.

Earlier this year, Alstom won two contracts for power supply and the provision of 248 metro cars for Mumbai Metro Line 3.

The contract was signed by Alain Spohr, Managing Director, Alstom Transport India & South Asia on 7th December 2018 in presence of Ms. Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation and other officials.

The Mumbai Metro Line 3 is a 33.5-km long underground stretch connecting the busiest and congested regions in Mumbai – one of the fastest growing cities in India. The metro line will connect Cuffe Parade business district in the extreme south of the city to SEEPZ in the north-central with 26 underground and one street-level station. Line 3 will be the first underground metro line in Mumbai and will be one of the biggest underground continuous stretches in India.

Delhi Metro to link all remote areas of Delhi in 5 year

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Delhi Metro to link all remote areas of Delhi in 5 year

New Delhi, Metro Rail News: Once Delhi government and the central government approve Delhi Metro Phase IV, it will take 5 years to complete 104 km of tracks of Delhi Metro Phase IV. Metro connectivity will reach the far-flung areas of Delhi and reduce journey time across the city. With the new interchange points, the urban rail network will give commuters more options to avoid lengthy detours.

For the moment, Delhi government has asked Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to have a relook at the project costs and seek its re-approval it is placed before the cabinet. The DMRC board is expected to meet next week.

Delhi Metro Phase IV Route Map
Delhi Metro Phase IV Route Map

Among the 6 new corridors to come up, the proposed 23-km Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Marg line, the longest in Phase IV, will connect west, northwest and north Delhi. The corridor with 25 stations and will start from the existing Janakpuri West station, which is an interchange station for the Blue Line (Dwarka-Vaishali/Noida City Centre) and Magenta Line (Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden).

The corridor will cross the Green Line (Inderlok-City Park) at Peeragarhi and will the Pink Line twice at Majlis Park and Azadpur. It also crosses the Red (Dilshad Garden-Rithala) and Yellow Lines (HUDA City Centre-Samaypur Badli) twice at Pitampura and Pul Bangash and before terminating at R K Ashram Marg station on Blue Line.

The shorter 12.5-km Majlis Park-Maujpur corridor will have six stations with both the terminal stations serving as interchange stations and will be a vital link between north and northeast Delhi. The similarly short Inderlok-Indraprastha line (12.6 km) will have 10 stations with both terminal stations being interchanges and in addition crossing the Yellow and Violet (Kashmere Gate-Raja Nahar Singh station) lines at New Delhi and Delhi Gate, respectively. It will link north Delhi with central parts of the city. The proposed Nabi Karim station on this line will be an additional interchange between the new Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg and Inderlok-Indraprastha corridors.

The 20-km Tughlakabad-Delhi Aerocity line will provide connectivity between south Delhi and Indira Gandhi International Airport. This corridor will have 15 stations and interchanges with the Violet and Airport Express lines. A third interchange point will come up at the proposed Saket G Block station.

The Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor, the shortest corridor in Phase IV at 8 km, will have seven stations. The terminal stations will be interchanges and another with the Magenta Line at Chirag Delhi. This corridor will link the existing Magenta and Pink (Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar) corridors and the proposed Tughlakabad-Delhi Aerocity corridor.

The only corridor in Phase IV without an interchange point is the 21.7-km Rithala-Narela line, which is an extension of the existing Red Line. This corridor will have 16 stations and will provide metro connectivity to Narela sub city, which has failed to develop due to the lack of connectivity with the city center.

“The corridors proposed in Phase IV are likely to have 19 interchange points, of which five are already operational, these being Janakpuri West, Azadpur, New Delhi, Inderlok and,” a DMRC spokesperson said.

He added, “From the engineering standpoint, this phase is going to involve intricate engineering challenges because the interchanges have to be built and planned in such a manner that existing operations are not disturbed while integrating them at minimum distances for travelers to cover when changing lines.” The Janakpuri West-R K Ashram corridor, with its nine interchange stations across four lines, is expected to be particularly challenging.

Ahmedabad Metro likely to get a test run in January next year

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Ahmedabad Metro likely to get a test run in January next year

Ahmedabad, Metro Rail News: After much speculation and delay, Ahmedabad is all set to get its first ever metro rail next year. According to reports, the first three rake coaches, meant for a test run of the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Rail project, have been shipped out of South Korea and are expected to arrive in Ahmedabad on 2 January. A test run is expected later in the same month.

“The first train will reach the Apparel Park depot by 2 January, 2019. We will take about 10 days to assemble it and conduct some tests. It will be ready for a trial run before or during the Vibrant Gujarat summit,” Said IP Gautam, MD of MEGA (Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad Company Ltd).

A South Korean firm that won the Rs 1,025-crore contract will supply a total of 32 trains (36 coaches) for phase-I of the project. The trial run for the project will take place in the first six kilometers of the 40-kilometer-long phase-1 of the project, extending from Vastral Gam to Apparel Park on the East-West Corridor in Ahmedabad.

Earlier, there were speculations of delay in the project after IL&FS Engineering, a subsidiary executing a stretch of the Metro rail corridor, had stopped work since its parent company’s financial woes became public.

The Phase-I of Ahmedabad Metro was sanctioned by the Central government in 2014 and spans a length of over 39 kilometers. Of the 39.2 kilometers stretch, 6.335 kilometers will be underground, while the rest will be elevated. The Ahmedabad Metro aims to connect the four corners of the city with two corridors — North-South and East-West. In all, there will be 32 stations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious project for his home state, also ran into some controversy after media reports revealed that the government has spent a whopping Rs 3,116 crore in the last four years on the project. The project is being made by part funding from the Central government, state government and a soft loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS Corridor has been approved by NCRTC Board

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Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS Corridor has been approved by NCRTC Board

New Delhi, Metro Rail News: NCRTC Board, chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MHoU), in its meeting held on 6th December 2018, has approved the DPR (Detailed Project Report) of Delhi-Gurugram-SNB (Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror Urban Complex) RRTS corridor.

Delhi-Alwar-RRTS- with station list
Delhi Alwar RRTS with station list

One of the three RRTS corridors prioritized for implementation, Delhi-Gurugram-Alwar is planned to be implemented in three stages. In stage I, Delhi – Gurugram – Rewari – SNB Urban Complex will be constructed. In Stage II, it will be extended from SNB Urban Complex to Sotanala and in Stage III, SNB Urban Complex to Alwar will be constructed.

The 106 km long, Delhi-Gurugram-SNB corridor will be elevated for about 71 km (11 stations), the remaining 35 km (5 stations) will be constructed underground, mostly in Delhi & Gurugram. This corridor will converge with other RRTS corridors in Sarai Kale Khan and will be interoperable, facilitating commuters’ movement from one corridor to another without the hassle of changing trains.

 Similarly, with an intent to incentivise the use of Public Transport, Delhi-Gurugram-SNB corridor will be seamlessly integrated with other modes of transport in NCR:

 

RRTS station

Mode of transport with which integration provided

Sarai Kale Khan

Line-7 of DMRC at Sarai Kale Khan, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station and ISBT Sarai Kale Khan.

Jor Bagh

Line-2 of DMRC at Jor bagh station

Munirka

Line-8 of DMRC at Munirka station

Aerocity

Airport, DMRC- At Aerocity- Airport Express Line & proposed Phase-IV Line

Udyog Vihar

Proposed Extension to Gurugram Rapid Metro &

Proposed Metro from Gurugram Railway Station

Kherki Daula

Proposed Bawal metro and Proposed Bus terminus

Panchgaon

Proposed Bawal Metro, Proposed ISBT, Proposed Multi-modal hub

Bawal

Bawal Bus Stand

 

RRTS trains with design speed of 180kmph, operation speed of 160kmph and average speed of 100kmph will be available at a frequency of every 5-10 minutes. The infrastructure is being designed for up to 9 coaches train. These trains will be air-conditioned with transverse seating and overhead luggage space for commuter comfort. There would be priority seating arrangements for people with special needs, an exclusive coach for women travelers and a business class coach in every train to encourage people to leave their cars for public transport.

This RRTS smart line will pass through the urbanized and industrialized areas of Haryana and connect Delhi airport with the RRTS network, increasing the overall productivity of NCR. The corridor will strengthen the regional transport infrastructure by providing a fast, safe, comfortable and reliable mobility option to the residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Rewari, Manesar, Daruheda, Bawal and nearby areas. The fast commuting connecting Delhi to nearby regions will be immensely beneficial in decongesting Delhi and its roads, providing citizens the choice to live & work in different regional nodes to lead a better quality of life.

Once constructed, the corridor is expected to bring down the travel time between SKK-SNB in less than 70 minutes (106 km). The daily ridership on this corridor is estimated to be 8.5 Lakhs in 2025. This high-speed, high-frequency, high-capacity RRTS corridor will not only offer mass transit benefits but also bring in wide range of economic benefits to the society including effectively curbing pollution, improving safety & reliability of commute and creating employment as well as new economic opportunities. Apart from unlocking economic development potential of the region, such high-speed commute will bring people and places closer enabling polycentric growth in NCR.

 The corridor is planned to be constructed in about 5 years’ time excluding 1 year of pre-construction activities at a base construction cost of INR 24,975 crore, funded by Government of India (20%), concerned State Governments (20%) and bilateral/multilateral funding agencies (60%).

NCRTC is a joint venture of the Government of India (50%) and State Governments of Haryana (12.5%), NCT Delhi (12.5%), Uttar Pradesh (12.5%) and Rajasthan (12.5%). It is mandated to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain RRTS in NCR and works under the administrative control of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, GOI.

 Out of the 8 identified corridors to connect various NCR towns with high-speed rail commute under the Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032, three have been prioritized for implementation in Phase-1 by the Planning Commission appointed Task Force, these are Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, Delhi-Gurugram-Alwar and Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat. This is the 2nd RRTS corridor, which has been approved by NCRTC Board after Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut.

Alstom to Increase coach production at Sri City facility

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Alstom to Increase coach production at Sri City facility

Chennai, Metro Rail News: France-based Global Giant Alstom, a company operating in rail transport, Thursday announced a plan to increase production in its facility at Sri City, about 100 km from here.

On the capacity of the unit, MD of Alstom (India and South Asia) Alain Spohr said, “Today, we have the capacity to produce 20 cars per month. We will add four more cars to make it 24.”

“We are going to set up a new line for 20 cars to take the capacity to 44 cars. This will happen in 2019-end,” he told PTI.

Earlier, Alstom flagged off the last set of the 22 six-car train for Sydney Metro and unveiled the communications-based train control signalling system for North West Rail Link, Australia. Also, the last train for Chennai Metro Rail Ltd was flagged off.

Alstom completes fully-indigenous export order for Sydney Metro
Alstom completes fully-indigenous export order for Sydney Metro

The facility at Sri City commenced production in 2014 and has a capacity of producing 240 cars annually. The unit had also delivered metro trains to Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow.

The factory would begin work on the second export order for light metro project in Montreal, Canada, early 2019, an official said.

He declined to reveal the proposed investments to expand the facility. However, he said the employees at the facility would increase to 1,000 from the existing 450 following the increase in production.

Spohr said Alstom won an order to make 248 metro cars for Mumbai Metro Rail the production of which would begin in November 2019 and delivery in 2021-22.

He said the company had won the Rs 2,500-crore order in June 2018 for 31 trains with eight cars.

L&TMRHL CEO KVB Reddy wins international award

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L&TMRHL CEO KVB Reddy wins international award

Hydrerabad, Metro Rail News: L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL) Managing Director and CEO KVB Reddy has been conferred with the ‘International Leadership Innovation Excellence Award’ by the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) at the International Economic Summit held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.

L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL) has also been conferred with a gold medal for enhancing the image of India globally, according to a press release issued here on Thursday. Reddy received the award from Korn Dabbaransi, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Princess Isabelle Lafforgue of Mindanao.

The 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 and offer their expert advice and services.

Reddy said the award represents the success of Hyderabad Metro Rail and the gold medal commemorates HMR’s exemplary service and its first anniversary.

Final inspection for Aqua Line nod as Its open for public on Xmas

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Final inspection for Aqua Line nod as Its open for public on Xmas

Noida, Metro Rail News: The commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) will inspect the 29.7km Aqua Line from December 11 to 13 for the final certification needed to start commercial operations on the Aqua line corridor that is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Christmas day.

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has been expecting an inspection by commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) S K Pathak for the past one month. The final inspection includes exhaustive checks and re-checks on different public safety mechanisms, including security system, alarms, emergency stops, and entries and exits at all 21 stations of the corridor.

Earlier, in the first phase of the checks, the deputy CMRS had conducted a
full trial of the metro line along with a two-day test of the rakes that will run along the entire corridor. That was completed on September 20. The inspection was described as “good” by officials.

According to the official “It takes at least three days as this is the last stage when each and every aspect related to commuters’ safety is studied and checks are carried out,”

“If any loophole is found, the CMRS will direct it to be fixed. Usually, a final invitation is sent to the CMRS only when the metro line is fully ready for commissioning,” the official added.

While December 25 is the proposed date for commissioning, NMRC officials have not yet confirmed it. “The dates for the CMRS inspection have been confirmed for December 11 to 13. We are gearing up for the same,” said PD Upadhyay, ED of NMRC, adding the inauguration date will be finalized after the CMRS inspection.

While in most metro projects, commissioning has followed the final inspection, sources said the CMRS had pointed out shortcomings during the inspection of the Botanical Garden-Kalkaji line due to which the commissioning was delayed by a few months. “Usually, if the CMRS points out shortcomings, they would ask for quick redress and issue a new date for another round of inspection,” the official said.

Delhi Metro | DMRC gets nod to run PPP Model

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Delhi Metro | DMRC gets nod to run PPP Model

Delhi, Metro Rail News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has granted the approval wherein the DMRC, in a first for any of its corridors since it was launched, will involve private operators to run the operations. After getting the much-delayed nod for Phase IV of Metro, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also got green signal to run it on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

As per the proposal, while the DMRC will lay down the track, a private company will be roped in to get coaches on the lease. The private player will be decided through a bidding process. The Delhi Metro is also likely to pay a private firm to run its trains. Besides, other essential services across all the metro stations like elevators, escalators and AFC (automated fare collection) gates will also be outsourced to private companies in the coming time.

“The proposal to engage private operators was submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary last month to involve their services for at least three to six corridors. Under the plan, Delhi Metro will give a guarantee to a private operator on ridership while the operator may run a train on the basis of per kilometer expenses” Said, Senior officials

According to the source, The Delhi Metro has sought permission to complete phase IV in two phases. The first one will be the section between Mukundpur-Maujpur, Tughlakabad-Terminal 1 section and Janakpuri (west)-RK Ashram section, while the second one is the section between Rithala-Narela, Inderlok-Indraprastha section and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block section. The latest Detailed Project Reports of six corridors of Metro phase IV states that the 104-km Metro Phase-IV network is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024. The proposed lines are Mukundpur-Maujpur, Rithala-Narela, Tughlakabad-Aerocity, Inderlok-Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-block and Janakpuri (west)-RK Ashram. The 104-kilometre network is expected to increase the ridership by 1.5 million passengers daily, with south Delhi residents benefitting particularly from it, connecting them to the airport and other areas.

Greater Noida Authority approves Noida Metro Phase 2

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Greater Noida Authority approves Noida Metro Phase 2

Noida, Metro Rail News: This news bring cheer to residents of Greater Noida West. The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) on 4th December 2018, approved the Noida Metro Phase 2 from Noida Sector 71 to Knowledge Park 5 in Greater Noida. The extension will comprise nine stations and cost Rs 2602 crore, top officials said

This decision was taken at the Authority’s 113th board meeting. “Noida Metro Rail Corporation would be the nodal agency for the project. The first phase of the Metro project comprising five stations from Noida Sector 71 to Greater Noida Sector 2 is expected to cost around Rs 1521 crore, officials said.

The Akhilesh Yadav government had earlier approved construction of a 15-km metro project to connect Noida Sector 71 with Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park 5 via Ace Divino.

“The modalities and details on the DPR would be given later,” Chief secretary AC Pandey was quoted as saying.

The extended line of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line will have a total of nine metro stations out of which two will be in Noida and seven will be in Greater Noida. The metro stations in Noida include sectors 122 and 123 and the metro stations in Greater Noida include sector 4, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10, 12 and Knowledge Park V.

The metro stations in Noida include sectors 122 and 123 and the metro stations in Greater Noida include sector 4, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10, 12 and Knowledge Park V.
The metro stations in Noida include sectors 122 and 123 and the metro stations in Greater Noida include sector 4, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10, 12 and Knowledge Park V.

Almost a year ago, Noida and Greater Noida authorities, which will fund the Metro link, had decided to put the project on hold citing a fund crisis. They had also said that the project was not feasible as ridership would be low along the route.

Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), that was set up in November 2014, would construct the link. It has also constructed the over Rs 5,000-crore Noida-Greater Noida Metro link that is expected to be operational by end of 2018.

Homebuyers of Greater Noida West, that now has a population of about 30,000 residents, have welcomed the decision. They hope that work would begin soon. “Also by the time construction is completed, over 50,000 residents would have moved into the area,” said Abhishek Kumar of NEFOWA.

Over 3.5 lakh residential units are expected to come up in the area.

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line services affected due to Signal failure

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Delhi Metro’s Blue Line services affected due to Signal failure

New Delhi: Services on the Delhi Metro’s Blue Line were affected for nearly two hours on Wednesday due to signaling issues on the Karol Bagh-Dwarka section, said Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials. The snag resurfaced around 7 p.m. leading to the increased frequency on the line. When trains on the route lost contact with the control center, first intermittently then completely, resulting in at last in total “loss of view” for trains on the entire line.

The line that connects Dwarka in west Delhi to Vaishali in Ghaziabad and Noida was hit by signal failure between its Karol Bagh and Dwarka section first, and later between 3 p.m and 3.30 p.m on the entire route.

According to commuters “The trains during this time took inordinately long halts at stations” even lasting up to 15-20 minutes. The long delay between trains resulted in huge crowded at such stations as Rajiv Chowk, Yamuna Bank and Mandi House, which see a heavy footfall anyway.

“Even after an hour, the train moved barely three stations and stopped for several minutes at each station,” a commuter, who boarded the Metro from Rajiv Chowk for Noida Finally, the issue was resolved at 4.23 p.m and since then trains were reported to be running smoothly.

“The view and control of the signalling and Automatic Train Control system on Blue Line (Dwarka Sec-21 to Noida City Centre/Vaishali) at OCC were intermittently getting lost today (Wednesday) between Karol Bagh and Dwarka section.

As a result, trains were being locally controlled as and when such loss happened, resulting in bunching/ hold-up of trains for brief spells.

“Between 3 p.m and 3.30 p.m, the loss of view was for the entire Blue Line which created bunching on overall line before being restored again at 3.30 p.m,” an official from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Platform screen doors likely at new underground Bangalore Metro stations

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Platform screen doors likely at new underground Bangalore Metro stations

Bengaluru, Metro Rail News: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is
thinking of installing platform screen doors (PSDs) at Metro stations along
upcoming underground sections. PSDs act as barriers between the platform and the tracks and help prevent untoward incidents.

Unlike other Metros in the country, Namma Metro has not recorded any untoward incident, except one in 2012 when a 17-year-old boy threw himself on the track at the MG Road station.

Metro rail corporations in Delhi and Chennai have already installed PSDs, which also keep platforms cooler by preventing the air generated by ACs from flowing into tunnels. Installed in sync with Metro coach doors, PSDs open only after the train stops.

Metro systems in foreign cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Paris too have PSDs. BMRCL sources said they are now thinking of installing PSDs at underground stations in Phase 2 as well as crowded stations like Kempegowda (Majestic). The move comes in the wake of rising footfall and difficulties in managing crowds at stations. The ridership of Namma Metro
has seen a steady rise, with footfall touching the 4-lakh mark in a single day. These PSDs could also generate revenue as the panels can have advertisements.

BMRCL spokesperson BL Yeshwanth Chavan said they are thinking of setting up PSDs at 12 underground stations in Phase 2. “These PSDs will help reduce air-conditioning costs at underground stations. However, we have not taken a decision on installing them in the existing ones as they are expensive.” According to BMRCL, the 72km Phase 2 is likely to be completed by 2023.

Many passengers welcomed the proposal. “It’s high time these glass screens are introduced, at least in crowded stations like Byappanahalli and Kempegowda (Majestic). Security guards at Metro stations find it difficult to manage the swelling crowd, particularly during peak hours.

PSDs can prevent accidents, especially when stations are extremely crowded. They will make commuters feel more secured,” said Arun Kumar, a Metro user.

However, a BMRCL source said they are mainly looking at installing PSDs at underground stations. “Compared to the underground ones, elevated stations have enough space to handle crowds. Also, the elevated stations have no airconditioning,” an official added.

Noida Metro to set up kiosks for cabs at Aqua Line stations

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Noida Metro to set up kiosks for cabs at Aqua Line stations

Noida, Metro Rail News: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation is planning to identify pick-up and drop points for e-rickshaws and allow prepaid booking kiosks for app-based taxis such as Ola and Uber at stations on the Aqua Line.

As per officials, Tenders will soon be floated for these kiosks, adding that the traffic police would decide where these cabs could be parked around the metro station. The Aqua Line is expected to be functional by the end of this month. NMRC is of the view that if dedicated space is identified for cabs — like in airports — it will help ease congestion around metro stations.

PD Upadhyay, ED at NMRC, said tenders for cab kiosks would be floated soon.

“Similar to what we see in airports if there is a facilitation booth at metro stations, those who prefer a cab to feeders or e-rickshaws will welcome such a facility,” he said.
Most app-based cab aggregators have special zones or kiosks at different airports across the country.
Asked if the kiosks would lead to traffic jams, Upadhyay said app-based taxis were anyway expected to queue up outside metro stations, irrespective of a dedicated facility or not.
“We are working on a time limit when these cabs could be allowed to stand outside a particular metro station. The matter was discussed with the traffic police in a meeting held recently,” Upadhyay said.

The traffic police, however, expressed concern over the shortage of staff for handling the number of cabs outside each metro station. Officers said there was need for discussions over the volume of traffic likely at the metro stations in sectors 71, 76, 142, NSEZ, Knowledge Park II and Pari Chowk. Aqua Line will have 21 stations in total.

“We need a detailed plan from NMRC about the available parking space and the design for each metro station. We need to know where such pick-up and drop points will be allowed. Otherwise, such points can become a headache rather than a means to ease congestion. A proper parking space needs to be allotted for such vehicles along with dedicated lanes for
pedestrians,” a senior traffic officer said. SP (traffic) Anil Jha said the traffic police would discuss the nitty-gritties of the project once the NMRC shared details of the plan. “Any plan for easing traffic congestion is welcome. We hope to get details from NMRC soon,” he said.
Officials said a representative of each of app-based cab aggregator would be present at the kiosk for assistance. Travelers, who don’t have an app to book cabs, can also avail of the taxi service from the kiosks.

ONE Card will be available for sale from today across all Metro stations

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ONE Card will be available for sale from today across all Metro stations

New Delhi, Metro Rail News:  Today, the ONE card will be available across all Metro stations and a few DTC pass counters. The existing Metro smart cards will continue to be valid as well. To provide seamless travel to people and ensure transparency in public transport system, Delhi government today along with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched the rebranded common mobility card, One, with the tagline “One Delhi, One Ride.”

Common Mobility Card ONE for Metro & Buses in Delhi
Common Mobility Card ‘ONE’ for Metro & Buses in Delhi

The newly-designed cards, which will now carry the logos of all three transport operators in the city – DMRC, DTC, and Delhi government, will be available for sale starting Today in place of the Metro smartcards at all Metro stations and DTC pass counters. The existing smartcards will continue to be valid but any new card or replacement will be through One card.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has now launched a common mobility card which can be used by people for travelling in metro trains, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and clulster buses.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has now launched a common mobility card which can be used by people for travelling in metro trains, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and clulster buses.

On the occasion DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh, Commissioner of Transport Varsha Joshi, DTC MD Manoj Kumar, DDC vice-chairperson Jasmin Shah and other senior officials of the Department were present.

Launching the common travel facility, transport minister Kailash Gahlot said, “For majority of the people to switch over to public transport, they need to see and experience Delhi’s Metro and buses in the same light – as part of a well-integrated and seamless public transport system.”

With the launch of common mobility card in August, extending the 10 % discount of fares on usage of card in buses, and now the re-branding of the Metro card as One card, we wish to tell the people of Delhi that their government is committed to providing them a seamless, high-quality travel experience in Delhi’s public transport system, he added.

The minister said that Delhi government will soon be launching a common app through which commuters can plan multi-modal trips including buses and Metro from any point to any in Delhi. They will also be able to see the live locations of Delhi’s buses.

Gahlot launched the card at the Rajghat Bus Depot in presence of DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh, Commissioner of Transport Varsha Joshi, DTC MD Manoj Kumar, DDC vice-chairperson Jasmin Shah and other senior officials of the department.The One card will have a background of cubic grid in bright shades of red and yellow. It will also have a circular unit with sketches of Metro trains, DTC buses, auto rickshaws and Delhi’s monuments around it.

The ONE card will be available for sale starting Tuesday (December 4 ) at all metro stations and DTC pass counters. The existing Metro smart cards will continue to stay valid but any new card or replacement will be through ONE card, an official said.

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