Monorail’s operation cost to go up, MMRDA assures commuters spared

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Monorail’s operation cost to go up, MMRDA assures commuters spared

Mumbai: With operations demanding higher rate, the cost of running monorail to shot up. Thankfully, this increase in operational cost will not impact the fare paid by commuters. The fare will remain unchanged as per Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) officials.

The Mumbai monorail project has stayed in news for one reason or the other. Now with operators demanding for higher rates, the cost of running the monorail is going to increase.

As per earlier records, the operators were making Rs 3,131 for a run of 9 km. With their new demand, operators are asking for Rs 18,000 for a stretch of 19.5 km. A substantial increase in the operating cost.

But despite of this demand from operators, MMRDA officials have assured that the fares will remain same. A commuter travelling to one station will have to shell out Rs 5. But for those looking to travel at a distance equally six station or on a seven route station, the fare will be Rs 11.

MMRDA sponsors the monorail project and after being inoperative for a year, it will start operating from September 1 onwards.

As per current set up, MMRDA has to pay fee to monorail operators. The fee is paid for every time it traverses the 9-km route, which is the rate per trip. Here the operators are a consortium of Scomi Engineering (LTSE) and L&T.

One of the operators in the consortium, LTSE  has been asserting that per trip rate of Rs 3,131 is not viable. The firm feels that it is difficult to operate and maintain monorail system at the current rate. As per close sources, LTSE has put forth a demand to increase the rate from Rs Rs 3,131 to Rs 18,000.  This rate is quoted for operating monorail for both the phases. It includes from Vadala to Jacob Circle and Chembur to Vadala totally of 19.5 km.

At the moment only Phase I operation is proposed to be restarted. Operations for the other phase will take some time to start. As per reports the operation of second phase is likely to being from February 2019.

MMRDA officials are in discussions with LTSE to arrive at a mutual operating trip rate. L&T on the other is abstaining to comment on the issue.

Monorail project has caught attention owing to being the first-of-its-kind transportation system in India. The rail network has the capacity to carry around 2 lakh passengers a dat. It is also have a ridership of approximately 1.25 lakh. But unfortunately, only 9 km out of 19.5km was operation. In such a case the ridership was only around 17000 before it closed down last year owing to fire.

Many expect things to improve once monorail begins its operation from September and Phase I becoming fully operational.

Delhi Metro | JICA refuses to lend money to DMRC to buy new metro coaches

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Delhi Metro | JICA refuses to lend money to DMRC to buy new metro coaches

New Delhi: Recently Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) has refused to lend money to buy new metro coaches. As per Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at initial stage there is a need for installation of 156 metro coaches. In order to purchase these metro coaches the total estimated cost is Rs 1,958 crore, as per official record.

According to official report when DMRC asked JICA for the loan purchase for 156 metro coaches, JICA did not given any response now it will demand a loan from the NCR Planning Board. In order to have NCR approval, it is necessary to get approval from the DMRC Board and Delhi Government cabinet.

When on January 15, 2018, proposal for metro coaches was sent to Delhi Government and Central Housing and Urban Development Ministry for additional 200 metro coaches. When the proposal was reviewed was found that there is need of 120 broad-gauge metro coaches were required to convert the metro trains of line 1, 2, 3 and 4 into those with 8 coaches. And in addition to this 44 more standard gauge metro coaches are required to convert 4-coach metro trains to 6-coach ones on line 5 of the network.

If the new coaches did not arrive by the year 2019, people will not be able to board Delhi Metro. When commuters travel from Yamuna Bank to Noida City Center or Vaishali, Metro commuters usually need to wait for 5.18 minutes. If this new coaches arrived the waiting time for commuters will be automatically reduced to 2.25 minutes. Apart from this commuters will also get relief from waiting long time while travelling from Kashmere Gate to Green Park they will get the services in less than 1.54 minutes. The frequency of Delhi Metro services between the Ashok Park Main and Indralok will be also reduced to 5.44 minutes from usual period.

Bhopal Metro | MPMRCL in doubt to begin work by December, face land disputes

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Bhopal Metro | MPMRCL in doubt to begin work by December, face land disputes

Bhopal: In the first phase of construction period construction work of Bhopal Metro from AIIMS to Subhas Nagar was expected to start in month of December, which is likely not to be seen. There is number of hurdles which Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co Limited (MPMRCL) facing in the construction path. There are some construction track lands which also belong to Municipal bodies and other development authority.

Then according to this 5 months need to allot for civil work. The five civil construction companies which are handling this projects says that if we will try to complete first phase construction work  in such short period of time could face lots of challenges.

According to Madhya Pradesh Rail Corporation Managing Director and his secretary meetings are being organized where discussion to resolve such burning issue is going on and we are expecting for fruitful results, official source said.

There is need to construct three station near to M.P nagar zone -2. These three station are M.P Nagar, Sargam Cinema, Habibganj station.

Madhya Pradesh Rail Corporation has demanded land to build this station from state government. The first elevator column needs to be constructed from Habibganj to D.B Mall, which need to shift to Pragati Petrol Pump service road.

Difficulty to start the work from December:

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company Limited (MPMRCL) aim is to start construction work of Bhopal Metro from AIIMS to Alipur and Habibganj station which is not possible yet to resolved land lease dispute of Bhopal Development Authority (BDA). From Habibganj to Mansarovar, Pragati Petrol Pump, Sargam theater,Board office, DB mall lands belong to Municipal Corporation and BDA. As per Government development body compensation for this land will be not given to any land owner. MPMRCL is planning to resolve these lease land dispute so that work could began on expected time. MPMRCL need to cooperate with Municipal bodies and BDA, for giving compensation for land owner also need to resolve

Firm asks for 6 weeks to evaluate DPR of Jaipur Metro Phase –II

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Firm asks for 6 weeks to evaluate DPR of Jaipur Metro Phase –II

Jaipur: The French company EGIS Rail SA preparing detailed project report (DPR) for Jaipur Metro Phase-II project has sought for 6 weeks extension. This extension has been required in order to evaluate all reports which have been submitted before the end of contract set on the 03.08.2018.

All reports in the scope of service of Egis (9 reports) have been submitted before the 03.08.2018. The DPR is for Jaipur Metro Phase-II proposed for linking Sitapura to Ambabari.

Bruno VANTU, Country Director and Team Leader on Jaipur Project while speaking to Metro Rail News shared, “We have submitted all the reports before the end of contract set on the 03.08.2018. We have the proof of the same however, due to contractual agreements; we are not allowed to share it with you. I can assure you that nothing is pending from Egis Rail SA and the delay is not under our responsibility.

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Corporate Communication department at Egis informed Metro Rail News that “All reports have been submitted, not only traffic study or environment report. Stakeholder meeting has been held on 13.07.2018. All comments have been incorporated within the reports submitted.” Total length proposed is 29.36 km and is going to VKIA road No. 12.

Sources in government department share that any decision with regards to Phase-II will be taken once next government comes to power. This is due to the fact that once the DPR is submitted; code of conduct will be imposed in the state.

With the unexpected delay in the project, commuters will have to wait for last mile connectivity. This was proposed once the network was built. The DPR has already been submitted to Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) who will now take things ahead.

There are many key locations like Swai Man Singh Stadium, Durgapura, Gopalpura, Dev Nagar, Mahavir Nagar, Narayan Singh Circle, Tonk Phatak, Gandhi Nagar Mor, and SMS Hospital are also proposed to be connected in Phase-II post construction of elevated corridor.

In the earlier proposal, the length of the corridor was 23km from Sitapur to Ambabari. Owing to surge in vehicular congestion on the proposed route the firm suggesting increasing the length of the corridor.

It was in 2011, the first DPR was prepared by JMRC. At that time Congress government was in power in the state. Ironically, the project failed to pick up in seven years.

In 2014 when Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in its DPR had proposed 14-km elevated corridor and 10-km underground for phase-II. The estimated cost for the project was approximately Rs 10,000 crore for 24km corridor.

Based on the market trend, the cost for the project is expected to increase anywhere around 5% to 10% on the basis of market price. It is expected the cost would escalate to 30% in next three years.

Maglev Rail link project on, focus now on metro and sub-urban rail

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Maglev Rail link project on, focus now on metro and sub-urban rail

Bengaluru: The ambitious plan to starting Ultra High-Speed Maglev Rail link project is going on slow pace. This project is planned  to connect city’s Cubbon Park and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The authorities will also work on linking the two areas with metro and sub-urban rail.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) will take care of the project. They will work towards enhancing connectivity between the two locations, especially airport. This news was reported by Deccan Herald earlier.

Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department, Mahendra Jain informs that BMRCL will be handed over the project; the responsibilities to be transferred from Bangalore Airport Rail Link (BARL) soon.

Jain also made it clear that they are shelving the high-speed rail project as of now.

However the firm SwissRapide AG that has submitted the Detailed Project Report in communication with Metro Rail News shared, ” To our knowledge, there has not been made the final decision regarding shelving the “Ultra High-Speed Maglev Rail Link” project. To date, we have received positive support from the authorities and key players in the project.

Aida von Schulman, Director International Business added, “In an effort to provide a sustainable smart mobility for intercity and airport link passenger transport at the cost-efficient value (5 times lower maintenance and operating cost, which is often this crucial aspects gets neglected in the preliminary calculations). It is our company, SwissRapide AG that is submitted detailed DPR for the proposed rail network based on the Maglev technology. ”

BARL was incorporated in 2008 for the ultra high-speed rail project. A detailed project report (DPR) was submitted wherein it was proposed to build the rail network. The DPR was prepared by Swiss company that had suggested taking up the project in three phases.

Jain says that they are now focusing on linking the airport under the suburban rail project.

On the other hand Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had previously issued a tender. This was for a metro line starting from Nagavara and connecting KIA. The state government had given approval for the Rs 5,950 crore project in 2017.

The state government will also exploring way to ease airport commuter via sub-urban railway network.

Jain while talking of the Devanahalli railway line that is situated next to the airport shares that they have had discussions with railway officials. This is with regards to doubling and electrification of the line. The railway lines have been upgraded to support superfast trains.

Close sources reveal that government will eventually push sub-urban option. This is due to the fact that it proves to be cheaper than metro. Commuters travelling on daily basis can avail monthly passes for travelling on the sub-urban railway route.

Even the Bangalore Airport Rail Link (BARL) Limited will be dissolved with BMRCL taking its project.

Bangalore Metro | BMRC splits civil work last year to speed up work  

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Bangalore Metro | BMRC splits civil work last year to speed up work  

Bengaluru: Questions are now raised on Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) strategy on splitting civil work contract last year. The metro corporation has split work in three packages last year in February. This was done to speed up work on construction of the 18-km corridor on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

But the strategy is raising eyebrows as the contract is likely to go to one bidder. As per the details the lowest bidder for all the three packages would be one contractor – IL&FS. With this detail emerging, many question BMRCL’s strategy and on-time completion of project.

When the financial bids for one package out of three was opened in July the lowest bidder was IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company. This was the stretch starting from Silk Board and Bellandur.

Several sources from within and outside BMRCL think that IL&FS might end up getting all the three projects. This is based on the information that the Hyderabad-headquartered construction firm has quoted less than other four companies bidding for the two packages.

Former managing director of BMRCL, Mahendra Jain had shared that the 18km stretch work will be split in three packages. This was done to speed up work and ensure timely project completion. The MD had asserted that having multiple contractors will help.

BMRCL had also stated that giving work to one contractor for the work would like putting all the eggs in one basket.

The MD while interacting with Economic Times had advocated the idea that there should be a clause that stops contractors from winning contracts in all the packages as it was there in the tender condition of underground work.

During the bidding process six companies had participated for each of the three packages. This was for the 18-km stretch starting from Central Silk Board-KR Puram metro project. In the first stage Sadbhav Engineering was disqualified on technical grounds.

The other five companies include – ITD Cementation India, Nagarjuna Construction Company, JMC Projects, Simplex Infrastructure and IL&FS.

For the first package IL&FS emerged as the winner with lowest bid. It had quoted Rs 433.26 crore for constructing 7 km stretch. This figure ended being 1.39% higher than the BMRCL estimates.

While the four other companies had quoted an amount between Rs 40 crore and Rs 90 crore more than the smallest possible bid.

Many feel that this same situation will arise when bidding begins from other two packages.

Delhi Metro | DMRC collects Rs 90 lakh fine for different penalties activity in metro

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Delhi Metro | DMRC collects Rs 90 lakh fine for different penalties activity in metro

New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has collected a fine of Rs 90 lakh from June 2017 to May 2018 for violation of rule to not sit on the floor of Metro while travelling. While most fines are being taken from commuters who violates this rule. The highest penalty of Rs 39,20,220 has been collected from  the people travelling on the yellow line. Apart from this fine has also been imposed on different violating activities they are like Carrying an objectionable goods, illegally entering, walking on metro tracks, throwing garbage, traveling without proper tokens, obstacles in the work of officials. According to an Right to Information (RTI) the Rs 38 lakh as fines over 11 months from those caught sitting on the floor of the train.  The 19026 people were punished for sitting on the floor while travelling. If you sit on the floor, you have to pay a fine of Rs 200 rupees. There was also a case of climbing the roof of a train, which also imposed the fine for Rs 50. According to the DMRC, from June to May this year, 51,441 people gave fine and total 89, 94,380 rupees have been collected.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that the highest amount, Rs 38 lakh, was collected for squatting on the floor.

A recent statement that in view of a large number of cases of violation of rules in Metro premises, the administration has authorised station personnel to directly impose fines up to Rs 500 and realise penalties for offences such as squatting, littering, nuisance, travelling with undervalued tokens and obstructing officials on duty, said DMRC.

At present Delhi Metro has an over 210-km network across Delhi- NCR. And the daily Metro’s ridership in October 2017 was 24.2 lakh. Blue Line and yellow line of Delhi metro are two of the oldest and the busiest lines of the network.

When we have interacted with commuters most of the passengers say they don’t understand why they should be fined for sitting on the floor.

Like Anuska Gupta a daily commuter from Dwarka sector to Mukherjeenagar , who takes around 1hours reach home by Metro.

She said I can’t understand why there is fine for seating on a floor of Metro. When there is space and I don’t interrupt in passenger convenience. She further stated that sometimes I forgot that is it really offence?

I would like to give answer of such question which usually arises in minds of people.

A person sitting on the floor not only affects commuters who are only coming in the metro but also to them who are going from Metro. And sometimes it’s become difficult excuse the one who are sitting at the floor as most of them are always busy on listing songs, or on phone which causes delays.

Lucknow Metro | LMRC and BSNL sign MoU for bill payment for go smart card users

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Lucknow Metro | LMRC and BSNL sign MoU for bill payment for go smart card users

Lucknow: On 31 July Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for extension of facility under smart cardholder. Go Smart Card users of LMRC will now be able to pay the postpaid bill of their Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) with this card. Both organizations have signed an agreement in this regard.

This consent memorandum (MOU) was signed yesterday in presence of LMRC Managing Director Kumar Keshav and Chief General Manager of BSNL Satish Kumar.

Keshav said on this occasion that this is a major step towards providing consumer services. Now the ‘Go Smart Cardholder‘ of Lucknow Metro will pay your postpaid bill of BSNL through this card. At the same time, they will also be able to purchase prepaid products such as mobile recharging vouchers and electronic top ups etc. on all the ticket machines counters on all Metro stations.

BSNL Chief General Manager, Kumar said that the purpose of this MoU is to develop cooperation among the two public sector units so that they can exchange the existing and future services of each other. Also, use each other’s framework to deliver benefits to consumers.

Lucknow Metro was originally designed which included one north-south and one east-west corridor. This will be linked through Gomti Nagar. The total cost for the north-south corridor were ₹5,413 crore , ₹3,611 crore  for the east-west corridor and ₹495 crore for Gomti Nagar.

At the initial stage the layout of the east-west corridor was started from Rajajipuram and ended at Hahnneman.

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The final east-west corridor will connect the Lucknow Railway Station at Charbagh to Vasantkunj on Hardoi Road which will consist total length of 11 Km. This 11 Km will be include 4.29 Km elevated , 0.5 Km ramp and 6.3 km underground.

The design of North-South corridor consists two elevated sections, with a total distance of 19 km which is separated by a 3 km tunnel. The total length of the ramps between the elevated and below ground sections would total 0.8 km.

Hyderabad Metro | HMRL reach new high in ridership 1.5 lakh take metro in single day

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Hyderabad Metro | HMRL reach new high in ridership 1.5 lakh take metro in single day

Hyderabad: It is time to pat Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL)’s back. The metro body has managed to encourage more commuters take metro rail. As per the latest release, over 1.5 lakh people travelled in Hyderabad Metro in one single day. This is one major feet by the metro body.

Their earlier record stated that over 92,000 metro commuters took this mass transit system in one single day. With the figures crossing over a lakh for a day, things are definitely looking upbeat for the metro body.

In a press release by the HMRL, NVS Reddy, managing director sharing the data informed that 580 trips were made against the daily 520 trips.

Reddy also adds that a significant progress was seen as users are now shifting from tokens to smart cards. As per the data the number of people using smart cards has gone up to 50%.

The release stated that increased patronage was attributed to better connectivity to Metro stations, availability of rent a bicycle /two- wheeler services at 15 Metro stations.

Another reason that led to an increase in patronage was availability of electric vehicles at Miyapur Metro station. It was in November last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 30-km stretch between Miyapur and Nagole. The stretch has 24 metro stations. This stretch is part of the planned 72 km long elevated metro stretch.

In September, the Ameerpet-LB Nagar section is likely to be operational. Work on this stretch is almost complete and trials are going on. Looking at the progress, one expects this line to open for public soon.

With this stretch becoming functional, HMRL is expecting the daily ridership to increase. Commuters getting easy access to metro near their destination will frequently travel via this medium.

Delhi Metro | Likely to launch Concessional Passes for students and elderly Commuters

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Delhi Metro | Likely to launch Concessional Passes for students and elderly Commuters

New Delhi:  There is good news for students and elderly commuters travelling in Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will provide Concessional Passes to them. According to the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee of Delhi Metro, the increase in rent in January 2019 will no longer be increased. Not only this, there is also preparation to give concessional passes to the students and the elderly who travel in the metro. Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that if the revenue of the metro is good then I do not think there is a need to increase the rent next year. On Monday, he had come to meet the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with a metro building from South Campus for a flagship section of 8.10 km of Lajpat Nagar.

Hardeep Singh Puri said that when he took over as the minister, the first Metro fare determination committee was formed. Since the rent was not increased for 9 years, the maximum fare was increased simultaneously. He said that passenger hours after the increase in the fares of the metro but now the number of passengers in the metro is also increasing and the revenue also increased. If the revenue of the metro is good then there is no need to increase the rent in 2019. He said that in collaboration with the Chief Minister, we are working to make Delhi’s better in world-class transportation system.

Concessional Passes for students:

He said that instead of increasing the rent, we are considering how to get rid of the students who are more concerned about the increase in rent. For this, the DMRC has asked the students and the elderly to create a technical-based system, which allows the passengers to be classified as rentals. Let’s say that on the recommendation of the rent assessment committee last year, the fare of the metro has increased twice in the interval of six months. After that the number of frequent travelers has decreased. But now DMRC claims that the number of passengers has increased from 26 lakhs per day to 28 lakhs a day for almost a month.

What is the recommendation of the Fare Fixation Committee?

The Fourth Rental Committee for Metro has increased the metro fare twice in the year 2017. Along with that, every year from 01 January 2019, every slab of the rent was recommended to increase the maximum rent of 7 percent. It will continue to grow every year until the next hire scheduling committee is formed. In order to fix the metro fare, the rent assessment committee should be formed every three years.

Delhi Metro | Beware of thieves, women on prowl at metro station

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Delhi Metro | Beware of thieves, women on prowl at metro station

New Delhi: If you are passing or moving in or out of Delhi Metro Station, beware of women shouting ‘help’. These women might just be thieves in disguise. In what is seen as a shocking incident, two women shouted help and they ended up robbing men who came forward to help them. The entire incident took place near of the Delhi Metro Stations.

The police have nabbed the accused who are identified as Muskan (25) and Sweety (24). These two used charm select few people and then rob them of their belongings and cask.

Police arrested these two accused near Moolchand Metro Station in Delhi. Both of them were nabbed for allegedly looting men on pretext of asking for help. They would lure then, once in their net they would steal all that the helper had.

The incident came to light on August 4 at around 9.30 pm. Police patrolling near Moolchand Metro station spotted one person running behind two women.

Sensing suspicion, police jumped into action and managed to nab both the women. Deputy Commissioner of Police (southeast), Chinmoy Biswal shared with media persons that they intercepted them and nabbed on time.

During interrogation the man who said that he was slapped and robbed by Sweety and Muskan. Police recovered the purse and both women accused were arrested added DCP Biswal.

The complainant during the investigation shared that he was on his way home on his motorcycle. When he reached near the Delhi metro station at around 9.30pm he was altered by two women shouting for ‘help’.

When the complainant stopped to help, he was taken aback with Muskan slapping him. He fell down from his bike. Sweety took advantage of the situation and ended up taking his purse. The two then started running towards Lajpat Nagar as per DCP.

Both the accused during interrogation confided that they were illiterate.

Sweety shared that she is living separately from her husband and divorce proceedings are pending. Muskan on the other hand is a widow.

The accused said that they resorted to robbing people near Delhi Metro to earn their livelihood. Their scheme would either be shouting for ‘help’ or to lure victims. Both of them worked in well co-ordinated manner. While one would ask for help or lure the victim, the other would come from behind and rob men. They would then flea from the spot.

The two of them would also threaten men that if they filed a complaint, they would file false complaint against them.

Sweety and Muskan have robbed around six men in last three months. As per police, they two got away as most would not report the crime owing to social stigma.

Police shared another incident where a 67-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly burglary Rs. 75,000 in Chanakyapuri. The accused stole money from exhibitor’s purse during a bridal exhibition.

She was spotted by the hotel security guard while she was counting money. The guard informed exhibitors and police was later informed and subsequently arrested.

Bangalore Metro | BMRC finally to get Paytm option post uproar

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Bangalore Metro | BMRC finally to get Paytm option post uproar

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) finally offers respite to metro commuters. BMRCL has decided to permit commuters to recharge smart cards using Paytm application. This move comes after uproar from commuters who found it difficult to recharge their cards.

This move has been welcomed by metro commuters who were facing problem for a long time. With Paytm interface, riders will be able to save time and reach destination earlier.

Commuters will be able to use Paytm app to recharge smart cards and also at major BMTC bus stations as well.

The problem came to limelight when Deccan Chronicle reported in its paper the plight of commuters. Many shared that they had to stand in serpentine queues to recharge their smart cards. This was happening owing to shortage of PoS swiping machines at most metro stations.

Metro commuters were dissuaded using smart cards and were willing to buy tickets instead. They felt that its best to buy tickets as it was faster than recharging cards.

It was after this news item that BMRCL was alerted and they decided to look for alternative method.

Commuters are happy with the move as they can now use online application to recharge the card.

Ironically, BMRCL purpose of introducing smart card was to encourage people to travel cashless. Using smart card would mean hassle-free travel. In fact, 60% commuters ended up using smart card for daily commute.

While BMRCL has allowed Paytm application of online payment, commuters want more options. They share that getting recharge at BMTC bus stations would mean standing in long queues. BMRCL should widen the online application interface to ease commuters woes.

A senior BMRCL official informs that Paytm App facility recharge will be introduced for commuters in few days. The metro officials are discussing the problem with bank officials to facilitate online payment option.

The officials also requested that commuters should not compare two metro bodies in different cities. He added that they are working towards bringing out a solution to the problem. BMRCL will always want to offer easy, comfortable and feel good travel.

 

Traffic jams no more with Metro service soon at Old Gurugram

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Traffic jams no more with Metro service soon at Old Gurugram

Gurugram: Old Gurugram will soon be connected with metro rail network. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is expected to initiate work on connecting Old Gurugram with metro network. Haryana government to wants to speed up extension work in order to reduce traffic jams in peak traffic hours.

The state government aims to avoid traffic jams in urban localities of Gurugram. Metro connectivity is a long due for people residing in Old Gurugram. The demand has been pending for years now.

Old Gurugram needs a robust public transport system. People residing here have to look for other public transport systems. These include – personal mode of transport, auto rickshaw to cycling to reach nearby metro station.

The traffic problem is at peak at key roads connecting Old Gurugram to new one. As per residents starting from 8 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 9 pm which is peak office hours, chokes them. It is during these timings traffic jams are most likely.

DMRC has been asked to connect Old Gurugram with new one with metro services. The focus is to avoid traffic snarls that irk the residents and commuters.

The state government is expected to submit Detailed Project Report to the DMRC for the reason by October. Once the DPR is given, DMRC will initiate funding process, followed by groundwork.

Gurugram residents on the other want this project to turn into a reality. Many office goers want the traffic situation to ease out and some solution worked out.

Commuters find it hard to drive all the way to HUDA City Central Metro station from Old Gurugram. It takes a long time to reach the destination owing to serpentine queue of cars on the roads.

Residents are hoping that state government and DMRC works out a plan and begin working on the project. People want breather from the daily traffic problem and traffic jams.

Services on the Lajpat Nagar-Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus section of the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line commenced from Monday. The line was flagged off jointly by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This network of metro is part of 59 km-long Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar corridor (Pink Line) which falls under the Phase-III network of DMRC.

 

Delhi Metro | DMRC to run metro train on green power soon

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Delhi Metro | DMRC to run metro train on green power soon

Delhi: Delhi Metro will soon be one of the most sustainable modes of transport in the country. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will soon switch to using green power. India’s biggest metro rail system will get its electricity supply from Rewa Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh.

The solar park is all set to begin supplying electricity to DMRC. This news comes in less than a year and a half with the 750 MW project making waves in the market. The solar project promises to sell electric power at than INR 3 (4 US cents) per unit. The Rewa project will in due course meet 90% of the power requisite of the Delhi Metro.

The solar project that created history of sorts in renewable energy is the country is now operation.

As reported earlier that the bidding of Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park in February 2017 culminated in record low solar tariffs. These were the lowest possible ever awarded to a solar project in India during the bidding procedure at that time.

The park has started generating power from July onwards. This will be purchased by DMRC for running the metros in the city.

As per the current capacity of solar plant, Rewa is producing 10MW of electricity. It is likely that DMRC, two months down the line will start buying green power at INR 2.97 per unit.

DMRC is one of the top customers for the project. The other major customer is the state of Madhya Pradesh through the MP Power Management Co. Ltd.

Manu Srivastava, Principal Secretary and Commissioner, New and Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Managing Director of RUMSL shares with indiaclimatedialogue.net  – “This is probably the first large-scale solar project in India that is supplying power to an institutional customer. It is accessible to an inter-state open customer, which is DMRC in this case.”

Srivastava further added,  “The idea is that instead of imposing RPO (renewable purchase obligation) on discoms (electricity distribution companies) that are mostly in the red and forcing them to buy renewable power, why not extend it to willing customers who want to readily buy the cheaper power, which is in their own commercial interest?”

Madhya Pradesh looking at the future viability green power consumption aims to establish slew of solar parks. These will have installed capacity of an additional 1.5 GW. Another institutional customer, the Indian Railways is expected to be one of its top clients.

In order to ensure uninterrupted power supply to DMRC, optimum scheduling has been done on days without optimum sun. In this, the solar plant will supply energy to DMRC on a privileged basis to facilitate meeting its supply requirement and then cater to state’s utility.

The 750MW solar project is among the world’s largest single-site solar park. It will help in savings of INR 46 billion for Madhya Pradesh’s power utilities in the next 25 years. For DMRC it will help the metro rail corporation INR 14 billion.

As per the MP government, this green power project will have huge environmental impact. It is result in carbon emission savings and will be equal to planting 26 million trees.

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