Mumbai Metro jobs | MMRC inviting application for various positions

Mumbai : The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) inviting application to fill up various posts on deputation and contract basis. MMRC aims to recruit the qualified and experienced professional. Interested and the eligible candidate must submit their application in the prescribed format before 10 August 2018 or sooner.MMRC Recruitment 2018: Details of vacancies are as under-
  • Executive Assistant to Managing Director– Pay scale: (Rs.70,000-2,00,000/- (E4), Eligibility criteria -Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecom/ Civil/ Mechanical Engineering
  • Executive Assistant to Director (Projects) – Pay scale: (Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000/- (E4) – 1 post , Eligibility criteria -Degree in Civil Engineering from the recognized and reputed university.
  • Executive Assistant to ED (Planning) -Pay scale: (Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- (E2) – 1 post , Qualification -Degree in Civil Engineering from recognized and reputed university
  • Accounts Officer – Pay scale: Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- (E2) -2 posts , Eligibility criteria : Degree in Commerce from recognized and reputed university and knowledge of Indian Accounting standards.
  • Deputy Engineer (Track) -Pay scale: (Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- (E2) -1 post, Eligibility Criteria : Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized and reputed university.
  • Deputy Engineer (Civil) -Pay scale: (Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- (E2) – 1 post, Eligibility Criteria : Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized and reputed university.
  • Jr. Engineer- II (TVS/ ECS)– Pay scale: (Rs. 35,280 – 67,920/- (W6) -1 post , Eligibility Criteria : Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from recognized university.
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  • Jr. Engineer -II (Civil) – Pay scale: (Rs. 35,280 – 67,920/- (W6) -3 posts, Eligibility Criteria : Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized and reputed university
  • Jr. Engineer- II (Rolling Stock)– Pay scale: (Rs. 35,280 – 67,920/- (W6) – 1 post, Eligibility Criteria : Degree/ Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized and reputed university.
  • Sr. Assistant (HR)-Pay scale: (Rs. 34,020 – 64,310/- (W5) -2 posts, Eligibility Criteria: Graduate in any discipline with 02 years full time Post Graduate Degree in PMIR/IRPM/LSW/MSW/HRM
  • Driver -Pay scale (Rs. 20,160 – 35,640/- (W3) -2 posts , Eligibility Criteria : S.S.C. or any other equivalent exam from recognized board. Should possess Light Motor Vehicle Driving License without any adverse remarks.
How to apply?
  • Step 1 -Visit the official website.
  • Step 2 – Click on career.
  • Step 3 – Complete the registration so as to get User ID and password.
  • Step 4 – Fill the form according to the instructions given on the official site on the official site of MMRCL.
  • Step 5 – Submit the form with the required documents  such as the letter of            qualification and experience.
For detailed information about recruitment rules, eligibility requirements and other instructions for filling the above posts please visit https://www.mmrcl.com/.  Online registration will start on 11th July 2018 at 10:00 Hrs. and will end on 10th August 2018 at 23:59 Hrs.

Chennai Metro | All metro trains yet to be operated automatically

Chennai: The Chennai metro operates across the city’s vein for last three years. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is yet to run the metro trains services on automatic mode.Metro train run on two modes – the automatic train operation (ATO) and the automatic train protection (ATP). When a train is operated via ATO, all that is operator is required is to close the door. All the operations of the train are automatic and managed from a centralized operations control centre.On the other hand when trains are run on ATP mode, all operation is manual. During the emergency the system takes over. Those operating the train use the master console and control the brakes and traction systems in non-peak hours. The personnel at the operation control center are only monitoring the operation.CMRL is using manual mode in order to train the operators, as per the official.A metro official said that they use ATP mode in the non-peak hours.
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The manual mode is used to equip train operators to use master controller (the console of the train) in case there is an emergency.The official added that they use automatic mode during peak hours in order to maintain frequency of trains entered into the operating system. Currently, CMRL has 88 train operators trained and certified by them.The employment of manual mode is leading to several technical glitches. These include non-syncing of platform screen doors (PSD) of the train door in the underground Chennai metro station. The metro train either stop before time or behind the station – not syncing with the time and stoppage/destination. The operators have to sync the doors by moving the train backward or forward.CMRL officials however, assert that the non-syncing of door has nothing to do with door operator’s skill. It depends on the signalling system.The Chennai Metro official shared, that the if the train operator applies more brake or traction then necessary during the ATP mode, the train system will take care. This is so because it comes in protection more with negligible chance of error.For phase 2 project CMRL is aiming to operate driverless trains for the 107.55km stretch.

Delhi Metro | Finally Arvind Kejriwal ready to discuss on DMRC Phase-IV with Hardeep S Puri

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday met Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. They discussed several issues, including the proposed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Phase-IV. The approval for the DMRC Phase-IV has been pending with the Delhi government.In February 2016, the Aam Aadmi Party government had given an in-principal nod for the construction of Phase IV project, but the Delhi Cabinet is taking time to take its final decision.Kejriwal had said there were “issues of financial viability” on some of the routes falling under the Phase IV project. The Delhi Finance department had also made objections on some routes which may not be financially viable. The report stated that however, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is not in agreement with the observations of the finance department as the 22-km long Tughlakabad Aerocity line is not included in it. In May this year, Puri had said: “the Centre would take a decision on the execution of the much-awaited metro’s Phase-IV project if something was lacking on the Delhi government’s side.”If the plan is successfully executed, it would be the first time in Delhi metro projects that the central government and Delhi government are equal shareholders.The areas that will be covered by the proposed lines — Burari, Yamuna Vihar, Paschim Vihar, Rohini East, Mukarba Chowk and Andrews Ganj — house a large migrant population, the support of which played a major role in AAP’s rise to power.

Kochi Metro | Delhi based IPE Global to prepare DPR of Vyttila Mobility Hub of Phase II

KOCHI: On Thursday the much-delayed Phase II development of the Vyttila Mobility Hub (VMH) got a major fillip as the implementing agency Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) awarded the consultancy work for the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) to Delhi-based IPE Global Ltd.Within three month’s it is expected to be concluded. This contract is worth over Rs 1.20 crore.Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) in a press release said that the focus of developing the DPR for VMH will be on providing seamless connectivity between various modes of transport like buses, metro, ferry/water metro, autorickshaws and cabs in a passenger-centric manner. They should provide a well-planned infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians and non-motorised transport users and ensures their safety. It should also accommodate all public and private buses, including the interstate contract carriage permit and state-owned buses, traveling through Vyttila junction and facilitate their entry and exit in the hub, through proper analysis of bus fleet size and potential ridership factors. A redesign of Vyttila Junction and area traffic plan is also a priority.World-class facilities like to commuters and drivers, including fuel stations, electric charging facilities for buses and feeder electrical vehicles, night stabling and washing all these things are expected to be demonstrated in DPR.Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) said that The appropriate intelligent transport system, infrastructure, terminal management system to facilitate arrival and departure of buses, in sync with boat and metro operations proposals is part of the scope of the work of the agency preparing the DPR.
Officials also said that since the railway is just 600m north of VMH, the plan is to integrate the railway system to VMH. This will also be explored in the DPR. A plan for pedestrian-friendly connectivity from the metro station to the bus terminal as well as the boat jetty and the rickshaw stand, to encourage the development of urban spaces and greenery will be a very important part of the Phase II DPR of VMH.
  

Lucknow Metro | IRSPA selects LMRC’s Phase 1A project for RoSPA Award

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) informed through an official press release that Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1A Project (North – South Corridor) will be awarded with the International ‘Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’in the Project/Infrastructure category for 2018.  

This prestigious award shall be handed over to LMRC in recognition of its safe practices and achievements in helping its staff/customers/clients/contractors while they were worked in the Project during execution of this Project throughout the year 2017.

“This award highlights LMRC’s continuous commitment in achieving highest standards of health and safety in the Project execution”, Kumar Keshav, Managing Director/LMRC said. “It indicates that the company has achieved a high level of performance by adopting good management systems which are delivering consistent improvement and are working towards the level of excellence”, he added.

“The RoSPA Awards are the most highly-respected in the health and safety arena, with almost 2,000 entrants every year, and allow organisations to prove excellence in the workplace, demonstrating a commitment to the well being of not only employees but all those who interact with it”, said Ms. Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of qualifications, awards and events.

The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Competitive awards go to the best entries in 24 industry sectors including construction, healthcare, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing and education.

Earlier, LMRC has also won several prestigious national and international awards including the Best Urban Mass Transit Project in 2017 by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, the Best Metro project for ‘Excellence in Innovative Designs  in 2016, the ESQR Quality Choice Prize in 2016 in Berlin (Germany) under the Gold Category, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Award on Innovation in Governance in 2016, the ‘International Quality Summit (IQS) Award 2016’ under Gold Category by Business Initiative Directions (BID) Group One – in Madrid, Spain, the Dun & Bradstreet Infra Award, 2017 in 2017 in Mumbai etc.

RoSPA is a British charity organization that aims for promotion of safety and prevention of accidents in project execution world over. This award will be presented to Lucknow Metro during a ceremony at Glasgow, United Kingdom on 13th September, 2018.

Bangalore Metro | BMRC planning questioned over land acquisition

Bengaluru: With no headway in land acquisition, Bangalore Metro officials seek bids from contractors. As per sources, three private firms are reportedly investing 100 crore each for constructing Outer Ring Road (ORR) of the metro network. These investors are investing with the hope of early completion of the work.This, after Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) showed no headway with regards to land acquisition. With this delay questions are raised on planning capabilities of metro body.BMRCL has to acquire around 35,000 square meter of land for the for the 18-km line between the Central Silk Board and KR Puram (along the ORR) to materialise. A large portion of land is needed to construct the stations with the viaducts to come up over the road medians.The metro officials have shared that they have submitted a preliminary notification to the government for acquiring 35,000 square meters of land. They are waiting for necessary nod from the government officials.The approval from government is the foremost step as part the extensive bureaucratic process. There are four more steps to be followed by the BMRCL to get possession of land for the project. This process is likely to take a long time of around 6 months as BMRCL will need – publishing the land requirement in the official gazette, calling for objections as well as paying compensation.As per normal procedure acquiring land is important for contractors to start work. Looking at the delay transport utility had started bidding for civil works.Sanjeev Dyamannavar, urban mobility activist who is not happy with the progress questioned BMRCL. He stated that there is no point in awarding contracts if contractors are not handed over the land. Sanjeev further added that acquiring land and bidding work should go simultaneously with BMRCL getting sufficient financial support.ORR line needs very small land acquisition compared to other Namma Metro projects. BMRCL in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) had earlier projected their requirement of around 15,179 sqm. But now the Bangalore Metro officials have doubled their requirement from the original requirement.In the DPR that was drafted in 2016, stated that no land will be needed for the viaduct between the Central Silk Board and KR Puram stations. This was proposed as the construction will be on the median of the ring road. The land required for the Central Silk Board and KR Puram stations has already been acquired in Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.The DPR also highlighted that the alignment and the location of the stations chiefly stay inside the government land and the road median. It is clearly mentioned in DPR that the stations are located above the carriageway and only the entry-exit structure at every stations requires 10m x 80m land on both sides. This has helped in minimizing the land prerequisite for this plan.

Delhi Metro | DMRC launches upgraded mobile app with amazing features

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched the upgraded version of Delhi Metro rail app to help commuters. They can get details of the shortest route, report a problem and get feedback from other passengers.
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The app is updated with a bunch of new features to help commuters with crucial information like finding the shortest route to reach a destination among others, finding the nearest Metro station.As new lines are expanding in the Delhi Metro network, users will get more options for taking multiple routes to a particular place. The “shorter routes feature” will enable commuters to find the best available route for their journey, which will help them to reduce travel time and cost of travel.The upgraded version of the mobile app was launched by Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Durga Shankar Mishra, and DMRC Chairman Mangu Singh on July 23.The Delhi metro app can be downloaded from Apple Store, Google Play Store and also can be downloaded from DMRC’s website www.delhimetrorail.comMangu Singh chairman of DMRC said  “The Delhi Metro is continuously trying to incorporate technology into its functioning so that the services can become more convenient and accessible to passengers. Through this app, we have tried to reach out directly to our commuters through their smartphones,”The app’s feedback feature has been improved which will allow users to attach images and relevant information for better understanding and redressal of various issues. This update will be beneficial for both commuters and the metro authorities.The app also provides information about details about Metro Museum and other helpline numbers, tourist spots near Metro stations, details of feeder bus services available at Metro stations along with their routes, address and contact numbers of the lost and found cell.

Noida Metro | NMRC starts trail runs to cover 15 stations of Noida-Greater Noida

Noida: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has started trail runs on the Noida-Greater Noida stretch from July 25. The trail run will be conducted in 15 stations out of 22. Currently, trails were conducted till Sector 146 station only which is the 8th station on the route from the depot that lies in Greater Noida.Officials of NMRC shared that they hope that trial runs covering the entire metro stretch be covered within a month. Executive director of NMRC, PD Upadhyay said that with this trail run they will be able to cover all the 15 stations in totality.All the trial runs are been supervised and conducted by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO). This extended trial run that began from July 25 will be covering 23km line out of the total of 29.7km. At the moment the Noida metro line was covering 10km stretch starting from Delta to Sector 146.NMRC will have to complete the trail runs and then they will have to get speed, safety and oscillation certification from RDSO. There are several pending tasks that NMRC will have to complete which includes completing electrical work at several stations. These have to be completed in order to get necessary approval from RDSO.The final lap that Noida Metro will have to meet after RDSO’s nod is the approval from the chief metro rail safety commissioner, which is the ultimate authority. Once the metro rail officials receive clearance from them, the services will be made operational for commuters.
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Delhi Metro | CMRS completes inspection of Durgabhai Deshmukh-Lajpat stretch

New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) pink line was inspected by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).  The stretch from Durgabai Deshmukh college to Lajpat Nagar is expected to commenece by this month. This 8 km stretch includes two inter-change facilities from INA and Lajpat Nagar.This stretch is also a part of pink line’s 59 km Majlis Park to CMRS. The senior DMRC official stated the inspection took place yesterday. Earlier inspection scheduled to be held on 23 July and was postponed by a day.A pink line comes under Delhi Metro Phase III. The news stations are Sir Vishveshariah Moti Bagh, Bhikhaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, INA, South Extension and Lajpat Nagar.The shopping lovers will be most benefitted from this metro line as it now connects Sarojini Nagar. It is one of the most famous markets in Delhi. The third stretch is from Lajpat Nagar to Shiv Vihar. it will be opened into two parts as there are land acquisition cases with trilokpuri section.The chief minister inaugurated the pink line with union minister flagged off the Majlis Park-Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus section of the Pink Line, from the Metro Bhawan
“Metro is the lifeline of Delhi, and it is an important mode of transport for the city”. Chief minister said.
“Metro is the lifeline of Delhi, and it is an important mode of transport for the city”. Chief minister said.Pink Line is the longest line after the blue line. It connects Delhi in U shape pattern. however, it will soon connect almost all the lines. The pink line is also called the ring road line as it passes the ring road in Delhi. This metro line will provide the highest connectivity to places and will completely operational by the end of this year.Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will soon reach 296 km. This will reduce the time and provides great connectivity. This metro line is expected to start by early next month.

Chennai Metro | Celebrating Oral Hygiene Day on August 1, 2018

Chennai: On the occasion of Oral Hygiene Day on Aug 1, 2018, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) in association with Meenakshi Ammal Dental College will be conducting an Oral Hygiene screening and awareness camp at CMRL Admin Building and at Metro Trains.A team of 25 doctors headed by Dr. Jaideep Mahendra, Director of Post Graduate Studies, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Maduravoyal. Chennai will be conducting the screening and awareness camp at CMRL Admin Building, Koyambedu for CMRL employees and staffs on Aug 1st, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A team of doctors will also be traveling on the Metro Trains to educate passengers about the significance of Oral hygiene on the same day from 8:00 am to 10:30 am to create awareness on Oral Hygiene. Free samples will be distributed for all staffs attending the screening camp and for the public on the train.
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Main point to focus on oral health day celebration (photo: Matthew Krieger DMD)
Oral hygiene plays an important role in preventing oral diseases. Every year, Aug 1 is being celebrated as Oral Hygiene day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the doyen of Indian society of Periodontics and the founder of the Indian Society of Periodontology, Dr. GB Shankwalkar. The primary objective of “Oral Hygiene Day” is to spread the message of Oral Hygiene and to curb the worrisome trend of neglect, which has been one of the main causes of dental diseases. Chennai Metro always participate in every event which can bring them closer to the commuters heart and they are not only working for commuters but for their staff as well which can create a friendly relationship between the company and employees.

Kolkata Metro | Poor supply brings halt in Phoolbagan site.

Kolkata: On Monday Crisis at Kolkata Metro line-2 (East – West metro) causes halt in Phoolbagan site. Phoolbagan station which is about to come in operation by 2019. But supply is continuously delaying the work at Phoolbagan site.The project’s implementing agency and ITD-ITD cementation was given contract to build the sector-V Sealdah of Est-West Metro. Which has tried a lot to continue work at Phoolbagan site; at any how he was able to managed to procure around 200 tonnes stone chips locally. But other basic materials are still not being supplied to the site.On Sunday restoration of the road at Phoolbagan crossing and construction came to be halt because of crackdown reported by TOI.On June 29 when the road paving was stalled as a result of a four-hour clash between two Syndicates at Phoolbagan site. Even though ITD-ITD cementation had lodged a police complaint and the culprit were rounded up within 48 hours. This is second time when such problems is coming at Phoolbagan sites, this time there is no such individual to complain against therefore most of the work has been kept suspended.Most of the work are depends on the material for which suppliers from Rampurhat and Nalhati are demanding thrice the transport cost they billed earlier. And local suppliers can only supply material for 10% of the work.About Kolkata Metro Line-2:The Line-2 of Kolkata Metro also known as the East-West Corridor. Which will connect  Salt Lake in Kolkata with Howrah. This will consist 12 stations from Salt Lake V in the east to Howrah Maidan in the west. This will include 6 elevated and 6 underground stations, with a total distance of 16.6 km.Kolkata Metro will be completed in three phase:
  • The first phase which will run from Sector V to Salt Lake Stadium is currently expected to be operational in June 2018.
  • The second phase till Phoolbagan which is expected to be in operational by June 2019.
  • The third phase till Sealdah will be in operational by December 2019.
The final phase which includes the journey through the tubular tunnels under the Ganges shall be operational by December 2020.

Rapid Rail Project | European train system in Indian High Speed Rapid Rail

New Delhi: The first High Speed Rapid Rail System between Delhi and Meerut is being planning for the installation of European train system so that same train can reach the other corridor and not only at the full speed. The work of widening the roads and shift utility services has also been started for the construction of this corridor and it is expected that the work of civil construction will also be started within the next few months.
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According to NCR official transport Corporation the tender process for construction in the division of Sahibabad and Ghaziabad of Delhi-Meerut Corridor will be completed soon and construction work will also be started soon. Presently,NCRTC has started work to widen the road in Ghaziabad area before construction begins.NCR Transport Corporation says that it has now been planned in Rapid Rail that the same train will not only be one but the other corridor, hence the new European System European Train Signaling System will be installed. This system would be such that the train running from Meerut could also be sent to Sonipat and behind it, the train coming from Meerut could also be sent to Alwar. In this way, the passenger will not need to change the train from Meerut to Alwar or Sonipat.NCRTC officials say that the specification of the train running for Rapid Rail is being finalized at this time. This train is to be run at a speed of 160 km, so the next part of this train will be like a metro and not like a bullet train.NCR will get relief from traffic problem. Traffic problem is major issue in NCR and also economically it is not growing so even facing environmental problem.  About 46 million people live in 58 thousand square kilometers of NCR 39 percent of the NCR population lives in Delhi, which is just 3 percent of the total NCR in the area. NCR’s share in the country’s GDP which is seven per cent. Preparation for sanctioning one of these rapid rail projects has caught hold of it. In the first phase of Rapid Rail, the corridor connecting Delhi and Meerut will be started. State Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Pandey said that during this time the officers of NCRTC and Metro Rail Corporation were invited in Lucknow.

MHA approves additional security at eight new police stations for Delhi Metro

New Delhi: As Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is expanding its network for the connectivity with the part of the national capital, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has agreed for the proposal of the 8 new police stations for Delhi metro. In these 8 stations, 1 is for the railways and the other six are for the Delhi police territorial police stations.To meet the new manpower demand a total of 3,139 posts of Constables to Inspectors have been sanctioned. Adding up to this the national Capital will get two new police districts and 12 new sub-divisions this project with a total of 1044 police personnel.
An official said that these eight metro police stations are being created to cater to the safety and security of the passengers as traffic is expected to grow in the times to come. MHA has proposed to create more manpower for 15 police stations which include Eight Delhi Metro Police Station.
Under the phase -1 project the MHA on Tuesday directed the Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik to create a total of 3139 additional posts in Delhi Police. They have also directed to create a competent authority for the creation of the posts.As per the proposal, the proposed posts will be created in four phases instead of the proposed 3 phases. Further creation of posts will be considered only after deployment of this 3139 personnel on the ground.
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MHA proposal says that the remaining posts will be considered after a thorough review of the working of Delhi Police keeping in view the impact of deployment of personnel recruited in the first phase. For, this existing police station may be revisited for categorization and the staff strength may also be reassessed and redistributed on the basis of the general norms/yardsticks for the creation of posts.
It further includes that one Railways, Six Territorial including eight Metro will get a total of 2095 police personnel’s on various post- Inspector, Sub-Inspector (SI), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Head Constable (HC) and Constable under the proposal for creation of manpower for 15 police stations situated across the city.In the upcoming police districts a total of 30 Inspectors, 122 Sub- Inspectors, 102 Assistant SI, 244 Head Constables and 546 Constables will be deployed and 12 police sub-divisions in Delhi.The MHA will review the aspects of technical up gradation, grants used in the up gradation of existing setup, the impact of increased manpower in reducing crime and efficiency of personnel.The proposal letter stated that a regular audit of CCTV and other technical sets ups may be done to check the impact, implementation, running conditions.

Kochi Metro | Cabinet gives nod for second-phase extension

Kochi: The second-phase extension for metro rail received Kerala government’s approval for the state’s lone metro system. Pinarayi Vijayan who chaired the cabinet gave his approval for the extension. This leg of Kochi Metro will take the elevated train network to the city’s IT hub located at Kakkanad.This will be 11.2 km-long extension starting from JLN Stadium to Kakkanad that will be covering 11 stations. The estimated cost for said project is around Rs 2310 crore. The Kochi Metro stations on this route are – Kochi CEZ, Chembumukku, Palarivattam Junction, Palarivattam Bypass, Infopark-1Vazhakkala, Kunnumpuram, Kakkanad, Chittethukara and KINFRA.Presently the Kochi Metro Rail network is plying from Aluva which is a suburb of Kochi, connecting the city centre near Maharaja’s College covering over 18 km. There are a total of 16 stations at this route. On the other hand the first-phase extension commencing at Maharaja’s College to Pettah, taking the train network throughout the busy intersection of Vyttila. This stretch is expected to be wrapped in few years time.A large number of IT and software professionals will be able to commute easily to the city with the Kakkanad extension. It will ease their travel problems as they will not have to wade through traffic. Additionally it is expected that by next year ‘Water Metro Project’ – modern day air-conditioned ferries will be open for public too. For this project city’s in-land water network will be used to start the service. With Water Metro becoming operational, commuters will be able to move from one part of the city to another effortlessly.In February 2015, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) had received the Technical Feasibility Report and DPR from Engineering consultancy firm RITES. The study was for the second phase extension for Infopark.Later on DPR was revised based on the new metro policy and it was then submitted to state government in February this year. Work on the second phase will begin after the proposal received approval from the central government.