Kochi: The ambitious and unique water metro project floated by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) might be reconsidered. As per the recent development Cochin Port Trust has asked KMRL to reconsider its decision on setting water metro. The water jetty metro is proposed to come up at 200 metres to the west of the Kamalakadavu jetty.
Mayor KJ Sohan has written to the Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan that the water metro project posed for Fort Kochi be integrated with the two boat jetties by now in place at Kamalakadavu where buses to Fort Kochi stoppage.
KMRL had already proposed setting up new jetty located at 200 metres to the west of the Kamalakadavu jetty. According to the location, this jetty would be close to the harbour mouth and would be very dangerous to navigate owing to turbulent waves.
Cochin Port Trust that has the ownership of beach front has sent a written request to KMRL. They had sent a letter in February stating that the construction of jetty at the location is not feasible. But KMRL officials went ahead by finalising the design and even started conducting soil testing on the location. The mayor has written the same in the letter to the CM.
Add to this the proposed location is flanked by huge Chinese fishing nets, which have high heritage significance.
Sohan also observed that the number of jetty have been reduced owing to non-availability of long teak logs. Earlier 16 jetties were proposed and now this number has come down to nine. It is therefore, necessary to construct water metro jetty alongside existing jetties, making inter-modal transportation effortless for riders.
KMRL on the other hand stated that they decided to locate jetty 200 metres away from Kamalakadavu based on the suggestion offered by expert in a study. The officials also add that the location selected for water metro jetties at various locations in Greater Kochi based on public utility, accessibility, and a complete multi-modal integration. KMRL is committed to reducing social impact and safeguarding the cultural and aesthetic values of Fort Kochi.
Metro officials on the assured, that none of the Chinese nets will be damaged or pulled down during the construction of jetty. KMRL had also worked out a plan to bring down the number of berths on jetty. This way it is ensuring preservation of Chinese nets.
Kochi Metro officials has also had a meeting with Chinese net owners in presence of Fort Kochi councillor Shiny Mathew in May in presence of K.J. Maxi, MLA. They were assured that the nets would be reserved at the same location. The choice to keep the jetty closer to the nets was taken bearing in mind the tourist magnetism.
New Delhi: Now it has become most easy for commuters on Green Line as the travel time between Bahadurgarh and western part of the cities easy from 24 June. The Commission of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has permitted for starting a new extending line from Mundka to Bahadurgarh corridor.
It will now take only 50 min to commuters to travel from Bahadurgarh to Mundka, it’s an extension of Green Line(Inderlok/Kirti Nagar-Mundka).
The line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was not physically present there to flag off the operation but was available on video conference. “I congratulate the people of Haryana and Delhi on the commencement of this new section of the Delhi Metro. It is gladdening to see Bahadurgarh connected with the Delhi metro. This is the third place in Haryana, after Gurugram and Faridabad to be connected like this” twitted by Narendra Modi.
It will facilitate commuters employed in industrial units along the corridor. Bahadurgarh has a vast population of 1.7 lakh it’s also an upcoming educational hub with many universities and colleges.
DMRC third inroad in the neighboring state of Haryana as metro service is already operational in Gurgaon (yellow line) and Faridabad (violet line).
Opening of Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor (Green line of DMRC)
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green line inauguration on 24 June by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister MoHUA and Manohar Lal Khattar CM Harayana (Photo: PMO India)
green line inauguration on 24 June by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister MoHUA and Manohar Lal Khattar CM Harayana (Photo: PMO India)
“After the opening of this corridor, the entire Inderlok-Bahadurgarh section has become 29.64-km long,” the DMRC said.
मुंडका-बहादुरगढ़ मैट्रो लाइन को बहादुरगढ़ से सांपला तक बढ़ाने की मांग केंद्र सरकार से की गई है। इसके साथ ही गुरुग्राम हुडा सिटी सेंटर मैट्रो लाइन को मानेसर तक एक रूट बनाने और पुराने गुरुग्राम शहर में रेलवे स्टेशन को मैट्रो लाइन से जोडऩे का प्रस्ताव भी केंद्र सरकार को भेजा गया है।
“Mundaka too has industrial units, and therefore the new corridor will facilitate to-and-fro travel for people employed there and students who have to travel from Delhi. Every alternate train from Mundka will go up to City Park in Bahadurgarh and a frequency of around eight minutes will be maintained between Mundka and City Park. The total running time between Inderlok/Kirti Nagar and City Park (Bahadurgarh) will be about 50 minutes. According to the timetable for the entire Inderlok/Kirti Nagar–City Park section, a total of 20 trains will be put into service”, a senior DMRC official said.
“I congratulate the people of Haryana and Delhi on the commencement of this new section of the Delhi Metro. It is gladdening to see Bahadurgarh connected with the Delhi metro. This is the third place in Haryana, after Gurugram and Faridabad to be connected like this”, Prime Minister Narender Modi said via Tweeter.
“I congratulate the people of Haryana and Delhi on the commencement of this new section of the Delhi Metro. It is gladdening to see Bahadurgarh connected with the Delhi metro. This is the third place in Haryana, after Gurugram and Faridabad to be connected like this”, Prime Minister Narender Modi said via Tweeter.
I congratulate the people of Haryana and Delhi on the commencement of this new section of the Delhi Metro. It is gladdening to see Bahadurgarh connected with the Delhi metro. This is the third place in Haryana, after Gurugram and Faridabad to be connected like this: PM
Bahadurgarh is witnessing tremendous economic growth, there are several educational centres there, students from there even travel to Delhi. The Metro will bring convenience to this part, which is considered the gateway to Haryana: PM @narendramodihttps://t.co/JRsdKQ1BxJ
There is a direct link between connectivity and development.
The Metro will bring more colonies, more people coming to Bahadurgarh. It will also mean more employment opportunities for local people: PM @narendramodi
Our Government brought out a policy relating to Metros. This is because we felt aspects relating to Metro systems need greater coherence and work as per a basic set of standards: PM @narendramodi
A proud moment for Bahadurgarh, the Gateway to Haryana, as this vibrant town comes on Delhi’s Metro Map. This will boost economic activity and help fulfil aspirations of the town’s youth. https://t.co/SGrIyW3HhN
“Mundaka too has industrial units, and therefore the new corridor will facilitate to-and-fro travel for people employed there and students who have to travel from Delhi. Every alternate train from Mundka will go up to City Park in Bahadurgarh and a frequency of around eight minutes will be maintained between Mundka and City Park. The total running time between Inderlok/Kirti Nagar and City Park (Bahadurgarh) will be about 50 minutes. According to the timetable for the entire Inderlok/Kirti Nagar–City Park section, a total of 20 trains will be put into service”, a senior DMRC official said.
“This entirely elevated section will not only connect the national capital with Bahadurgarh but also provide connectivity to many outer Delhi areas in the western fringes of the city, such as Mundka, Ghevra, and Tikri Kalan. The elevators have been done in an eco-friendly way with terracotta tiles at all stations. The rooftops of the elevated stations have been redesigned for better aesthetics,” the DMRC said.
“With the opening of the Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor, the span of Phase-3 network expands to nearly 98 km,” the official said.
The length of Delhi Metro network has reached 288 km with 208 stations.
Metro was in service from 4 p.m 24 June for commuters.
Contract No. and Title: MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-18: DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY,
INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING INCLUDING MAINTENANCE OF HEAVY DUTY MACHINE ROOM LESS ELEVATOR (LIFT) OF 13 ELEVATED STATIONS (ANDHERI EAST–OVARIPADA) OF METRO LINE 7 (ANDHERI EAST TO DAHISAR EAST) OF MUMBAI METRO RAIL PROJECT OF MMRDA.
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Contract No. and Title: MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-19: DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY,
INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF ESCALATORS OF 13 ELEVATED STATIONS (ANDHERI EAST TO OVARIPADA) OF LINE 7 (ANDHERI EAST TO DAHISAR EAST) OF MUMBAI METRO RAIL PROJECT OF MMRDA.
Key Points of Tender Notice No. MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-18:
Completion period of the Work: Fourteen (14) months
Tender documents on sale: From 15.06.2018 to 30.07.2018 (up to 1200 hrs) on e-tendering portal of MMRDA. https://etendermmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Cost of Tender documents: INR 5600/-
Pre-bid Meeting: 04.07.2018 at 14:00 hrs.
Date & time of Submission of Tender online: 30.07.2018 up to 15:00 hrs
Date & time of Tender Closing: From 30.07.2018 (1501 Hrs) to 30.07.2018 (up to 1800 hrs)
Date & time of opening of Tender online: 31.07.2018 at 15:00 hrs.
Key Points of Tender Notice No. MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-19:
Completion period of the Work: Fourteen (14) months
Tender documents on sale: From 15.06.2018 to 30.07.2018 (up to 1200 hrs) on e-tendering portal of MMRDA. https://etendermmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Cost of Tender documents: INR 11200/-
Pre-bid Meeting: 04.07.2018 at 15:30 hrs.
Date & time of Submission of Tender online: 30.07.2018 up to 15:00 hrs
Date & time of Tender Closing: From 30.07.2018 (1501 Hrs) to 30.07.2018 (up to 1800 hrs)
Date & time of opening of Tender online: 31.07.2018 at 16:00 hrs.
Authority for purchase of tender documents, seeking clarifications and submission of completed tender documents: Director (System)-Metro PIU, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) 1st Floor, A-wing, Old Administrative Building, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051 Phone: 91(22) 26597552, Fax: 91(22)26594182 E-mail: metropiu.systems@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
About Mumbai Metro Line-7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) Corridor:
This corridor will cover approx. 16.5 km long distance from Andheri East to Dahisar East and consist with 13 elevated metro stations.
This corridor will provide inter-connectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli).
This corridor will facilitate smooth and efficient interchange with the suburban rail system and MRT system at Andheri, JVLR and Dahisar
This corridor will provide connectivity between Central Mumbai and Northern suburban Mumbai. It will also provide rail based access to the Mumbai International Airport (CSIA), SEEPZ, National Park and other commercial and geographical landmarks.
New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced opening date of Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor today. The satellite city of Bahadurgarh in Haryana is all set to get Metro connectivity with the completion of work on the 11.183 kilometre long Mundka – Bahadurgarh Metro corridor. After opening of this section, it will third connectivity to some urban area of Haryana State after Yellow Line and Purple Line which are connecting Gurugram and Faridabad cities of Haryana respectively.
Apart from connecting the metro services to Bahadurgarh this corridor will also provide metro connectivity to many areas of outer Delhi of the western fringes of the city viz. Mundka, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan etc. The Delhi Metro will expand its network to 288 kilometers with 208 metro stations after opening of this long waited section.
The main highlights of this section are as follows:-
Route Length: 183 Km
Number of Stations : 07 (All Elevated)
In Delhi: Mundka industrial Area, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan, Tikri Border
In Haryana: Modern Industrial Estate, Bus Stand, City Park
Colour Code: Green (Extension of the Inderlok – Mundka Corridor)
Gauge: Standard Gauge (Rolling Stock similar to Green and Violet Lines)
After the completion of this corridor, the entire Inderlok/Kirti Nagar – Bahadurgarh section will become 29.64 kilometres long.
Connectivity Benefits:
The Mundka – Bahadurgarh section will be extremely crucial from the point of view of connectivity of the city of Bahadurgarh as well as parts of West Delhi. Bahadurgarh is an upcoming urban settlement which has many industrial units. Similarly, Mundka also has an industrial area where many people travel every day for their professional requirements. This corridor will be of help to these people.
This section will be Delhi Metro’s third extension to Haryana after Gurugram and Faridabad. Haryana already has over 21 kilometres of Delhi Metro lines. With this section, the Delhi Metro section in Haryana will expand to 25.8 kilometres.
Bahadurgarh is a bustling urban settlement in the Jhajjar district of Haryana with a population of about one lakh and seventy thousand people. The Bahadurgarh Industrial Area houses many industrial units and is a source of employment for lakhs of people who travel there from Delhi.
Besides, Bahadurgarh has also developed into an educational hub and houses many universities and colleges. Many students travel to these institutes from Delhi every day. This connection will be of great help to them also.
Many areas of Outer Delhi in the western parts of the national capital will be benefitted. The Mundka Industrial Area also has many industrial units. This apart the localities of Ghevra, Tikri Kalan will be connected by the Metro for the first time.
The people working in the Industrial Estate, Bahadurgarh will be benefitted with the Modern Industrial Estate (MIE) metro station. This area has many industries around the NIE Metro station.
The Bus Stand Metro Station in Bahadurgarh has seamless connectivity with the interstate bus terminal which provides connectivity to other areas in Haryana.
Engineering and other Challenges
The Bus Stand Station in Bahadurgarh, being situated at one of the most congested locations faced innumerable problems due to paucity of space, presence of a crematorium ground on the north side, presence of many water, electrical and other underground utilities etc.
Moreover, there was huge traffic congestion on the south side of the station due to the bustling Bahadurgarh bus stand. Due to the congestion, it was impossible for DMRC’s engineers to divert the traffic running on both sides of the median and prepare scaffolding for spanning the carriageway to allow traffic below it.
The two electric lines of 440 KVA and 220 KVA at Tikri kalan and MIA station were raised to a height of 60 mtrs. Specially designed Mono pole of height 60 mtrs was erected for the first time in India instead of lattice structure to raise the height of these power lines.
Mundka Industrial Area station has been constructed on a busy NH-10 as an integrated station with provision of a future metro track crossing the Green line. This resulted in raising the rail level of MIA station of Green line to 22 mtrs above the ground level. There were multiple utilities at the ground level also which were accommodated/diverted. The construction of MIA station on NH-10 was done without disturbing the traffic flow on NH 10.
Station Architecture:
The facade of the Mundka Industrial Area station of the corridor has been decorated with beautiful terracotta designs. All the other stations also have a bright and vibrant colour scheme with bright yellow pillars on the platforms. The lifts also have been done in eco-friendly red terracotta tiles at all the station which are giving a vibrant look to the structures. The roof tops of the elevated stations have also been redesigned for better aesthetics.
Solar Power Plant at Bahadurgarh Depot
DMRC is committed to provide environment friendly Metro system and as part of this endeavour, DMRC is installing Solar PV power plants at various locations in existing as well as upcoming DMRC metro corridors. Efforts are made to integrate solar PV power plants at construction stage itself in the upcoming network of DMRC. All the roof-top solar plants are being installed under RESCO model, till date 23 MWp capacity has already been commissioned in the DMRC network.
Solar panels installed at roof tops of Delhi Metro depot
In Bahadurgarh Depot, Roof Top Solar Plants with total capacity of 783 kWp has been installed under RESCO model, which is spread over 7 different roofs. It is estimated to generate 1 million Unit of energy per annum, (i.e.approx. 2,800 Units per day), which will be adequate to meet the day time auxiliary energy requirement (i.e. lighting, air conditioning, etc.) of the Depot.
Further, work to install additional 700 kWp capacity, solar plants on the roofs of 7 stations of Mundka – Bahadurgarh corridor will commence shortly, for which the developer has been finalised. Energy generated from these plants will be adequate to meet the entire day time auxiliary load of these stations.
All the seven stations of the Line-5 extn. (Mundka – Bahadurgarh corridor)are equipped with the latest energy efficient equipment / systems, such as LED lighting, Regenerative Braking in Lifts, VRV Air conditioning, etc. All these stations have been rated as platinum by the Indian Green Building Council for adherence to green building norms.
Operations Plan:
As per the time table for the entire Inderlok/Kirti Nagar – City Park section, a total of 20 trains will be put into service. Every alternate train from Mundka will go up to City Park in Bahadurgarh and a frequency of around 8 minutes will be maintained between Mundka and City Park. The total running time between Inderlok/Kirti Nagar and City Park (Bahadurgarh) will be about 50 minutes.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) invites global tenders for Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Traction and Auxiliary Power Supply, SCADA And Overhead Traction System (OTS) for Metro Line 7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Contract No. and Title: MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-16: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Traction and Auxiliary Power Supply, Scada and Overhead Traction System of Metro Line 7 [Andheri East – Dahisar East] of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Key Points of Tender Notice No. MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-16:
Completion period of the Work: Twenty One (21) months
Tender documents on sale: From 15.06.2018 to 30.07.2018 (up to 1200 hrs) on e-tendering portal of MMRDA. https://etendermmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Cost of Tender documents: INR 11,200/-
Pre-bid Meeting: 02.07.2018 at 11:00 hrs.
Date & time of Submission of Tender online: 30.07.2018 up to 15:00 hrs
Date & time of Tender Closing: From 30.07.2018 (1501 Hrs) to 30.07.2018 (up to 1800 hrs)
Date & time of opening of Tender online: 31.07.2018 at 11:01 hrs.
Authority for purchase of tender documents, seeking clarifications and submission of completed tender documents: Director (System)-Metro PIU, 1st Floor, A-wing, Old Administrative Building, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA),
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051
Phone: 91(22) 26597552, Fax: 91(22)26594182
E-mail: metropiu.systems@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
About Mumbai Metro Line-7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) Corridor:
This corridor will cover approx. 16.5 km long distance from Andheri East to Dahisar East and consist with 13 elevated metro stations.
This corridor will provide inter-connectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli).
This corridor will facilitate smooth and efficient interchange with the suburban rail system and MRT system at Andheri, JVLR and Dahisar
This corridor will provide connectivity between Central Mumbai and Northern suburban Mumbai. It will also provide rail based access to the Mumbai International Airport (CSIA), SEEPZ, National Park and other commercial and geographical landmarks.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) invites global tenders for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and Maintenance of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems for 52 Elevated Stations and AFC OCC, AFC Software Testing and Development Center (SDC) of Mumbai Metro Line 2A (Dahisar East – Dn Nagar), Line 2B (ESIC Nagar – Mandale) and Line 7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Contract No. and Title: MMRDA/MMRP/CA-33: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning and Maintenance of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems for 52 Elevated Stations and AFC OCC, AFC Software Testing and Development Center (SDC) of Metro Line 2A (Dahisar East – Dn Nagar), Line 2B (ESIC Nagar – Mandale) and Line 7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) of MMRDA.
Key Points of Tender Notice No. MMRDA/MMRP/CA-33:
Completion period of the Work: Forty Two (42) months
Tender documents on sale: From 15.06.2018 to 30.07.2018 (up to 1200 hrs) on e-tendering portal of MMRDA. https://etendermmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Cost of Tender documents: INR 11,200/-
Pre-bid Meeting: 02.07.2018 at 15:00 hrs.
Date & time of Submission of Tender online: 30.07.2018 up to 15:00 hrs
Date & time of Tender Closing: From 30.07.2018 (1501 Hrs) to 30.07.2018 (up to 1800 hrs)
Date & time of opening of Tender online: 31.07.2018 at 12:01 hrs.
Authority for purchase of tender documents, seeking clarifications and submission of completed tender documents: Director (System)-Metro PIU, 1st Floor, A-wing, Old Administrative Building, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA),
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051
Phone: 91(22) 26597552, Fax: 91(22)26594182
E-mail: metropiu.systems@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
About Mumbai Metro Line-2A, Line-2B and Line-7 Corridors:
Line 2A will cover approx. 18.5 km long distance from Dahisar to DN Nagar and consist with 17 elevated metro stations. It shall provide inter-connectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Lines 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale) & 7 (Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E)) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli).
Line 2A will cover approx. 23.6 km long distance from DN Nagar to Mandale and consist with 22 elevated metro stations. It shall provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Eastern Express Highway, Western Railway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova) and Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar), Metro Line 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavali) & Metro Line 3 (Colaba to SEEPZ) under implementation. A dedicated Depot is planned on this line at Mandale
Line 7 will cover approx. 16.5 km long distance from DN Nagar to Mandale and consist with 22 elevated metro stations. This corridor will provide inter-connectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli). This corridor will also provide connectivity between Central Mumbai and Northern suburban Mumbai. It will also provide rail based access to the Mumbai International Airport (CSIA), SEEPZ, National Park and other commercial and geographical landmarks. A dedicated Depot is planned on this Line at Dahisar.
Hyderabad: In August the detailed project report (DPR) for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited phase II including the line connecting the International airport is likely to be ready.
Airport Connectivity
Through International agencies, the DPR and the Telangana Government is looking at raising funds including JICA, for the expansion project to partly fund its implementation. The Delhi metro rail corporation which had earlier prepared the DPR for metro rail.
Telangana minister for municipal administration and urban development KT Rama Rao said that the chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was keen that the second phase and airport connectivity be taken up and completed at the earliest. For phase II the Government has identified several extensions and corridors.
The DMRC would take up the environment and social impact assessment studies.
Rao says that it would be ready for launch by July end after a test run to be launched stretch of 16km, which will complete one full line when commissioned.
Easy Connectivity
For the convenience of the people, the metro is aiming to provide direct access to major bus station and railways station.
NVS Reddy Managing Director of HMRL said that the 30 km stretch launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November is operational now and on an average 80,000 people are traveling it every day. The addition of the 16 km stretch would complete one full stretch of 29 km and ease the traffic.
NVS Reddy Managing Director of HMRL said that the 30 km stretch launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November is operational now and on an average 80,000 people are traveling it every day. The addition of the 16 km stretch would complete one full stretch of 29 km and ease the traffic.
He also says that a 45 days trial run the commissioner of metro rail safety will clear the metro for operation for Hyderabad metro statutory inspection of overhead electric traction system and accorded sanction was conducted this week earlier by the chief electrical inspector, Government of India.
By July the metro rail authorities expect the commission of one of the stretches. One will complete line of 29 km and another stretch by September, which will complete three of the two metro lines.
Another metro line by 2019 will be ready, minus a stretch of six km that runs through the old city and connects to Falaknuma.
The route which relates to six km stretch to the old city is facing a challenge of providing a right of way for metro implementation.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) invites global tenders for Design Verification, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of E&M, Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems including DG Sets of 13 Elevated Stations (Andheri East To Ovaripada) of Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Contract No. and Title: MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-17: Design Verification, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of E&M, Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems including DG Sets of 13 Elevated Stations (Andheri East To Ovaripada) of Line 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Key Points of Tender Notice No. MMRDA/7/MMRP/CA-17:
Approximate Cost of Project: INR 56.06 crores
Completion period of the Work: Fourteen (14) months
Tender documents on sale: From 15.06.2018 to 30.07.2018 (up to 1200 hrs) on e-tendering portal of MMRDA. https://etendermmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Cost of Tender documents: INR 11,200/-
Pre-bid Meeting: 04.07.2018 at 11:00 hrs.
Date & time of Submission of Tender online: 30.07.2018 up to 15:00 hrs
Date & time of Tender Closing: From 30.07.2018 (1501 Hrs) to 30.07.2018 (up to 1800 hrs)
Date & time of opening of Tender online: 31.07.2018 at 14:00 hrs.
Authority for purchase of tender documents, seeking clarifications and submission of completed tender documents: Director (System)-Metro PIU, 1st Floor, A-wing, Old Administrative Building, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA),
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051
Phone: 91(22) 26597552, Fax: 91(22)26594182
E-mail: metropiu.systems@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
About Mumbai Metro Line-7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East) Corridor:
This corridor will cover approx. 16.5 km long distance from Andheri East to Dahisar East and consist with 13 elevated metro stations.
This corridor will provide inter-connectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli).
This corridor will facilitate smooth and efficient interchange with the suburban rail system and MRT system at Andheri, JVLR and Dahisar
This corridor will provide connectivity between Central Mumbai and Northern suburban Mumbai. It will also provide rail based access to the Mumbai International Airport (CSIA), SEEPZ, National Park and other commercial and geographical landmarks.
Meerut: Meerut Development Authority has convinced National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) that, to start the work of Rapid Rail Project on the ground from Meerut first and Duhai to Sahibabad. After this, NCRTC has invited tender for five stations between Modi Nagar and Meerut. It is believed that even though on 1 July working of Rapid Rail will start on the ground, its work may delay in carrying of actual work. The Central Government will try to complete the project in the whole West UP and NCR before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Region Rapid Rail System Project in India
Just before the election of Kairana, just like the PM Modi launched the Eastern Peripheral Expressway by rallying in Baghpat, preparations for the Rapid Rail will be done on the exact same lines. On July the starting date has been fixed for carrying Rapid Rail work. So far, Kejriwal government of Delhi has not agreed to the Rapid Rail, therefore the NCRTC is busy in construction of first Phase from Duhai to Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh. Now, there is only seven days left on the date of starting work on the ground, but till now the central government has not given any response. Meanwhile, tenders of stations between Meerut and Modinagar have also been invited.
BJP government has always considered Meerut as important place for election and contribution of people in election victory. Now people of Meerut are expecting center cooperation in this project.
From the beginning of 2011, there is discussion to make DPR and company is going on, and to build the 92 km of Rapid Rail Project, between Delhi and Meerut, was going on, but till the now project has remain in file only to bring on ground neither the Centre government is responding nor the NCRTC. A large part of it is from UP, so the approval of the UPA government was sought and which was given given it last year.
Now the permission of the Delhi Government is to be taken in this matter.
On the other hand, the NCRTC officials are busy working on this project every day but are not speaking anything about the date of 1 July. They have even not updated any information regarding project on the NCRTC website.
New Delhi: The inauguration of Delhi Metro’s Green Line to Haryana’s Bahadurgarh will be on Sunday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Friday. The extension of Bahadurgarh stretch which is more than 11 km long consisting 7 metro stations. Out of the 7 metro stations, 4 metro stations are in Delhi—Mundka Industrial Area, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan and Tikri Border, and rest three 3 metro stations are in Haryana-Modern Industrial Estate, Bus Stand, and City Park. The Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor will run along NH-10. At initial state the frequency of Metro train on this extended corridor will be of 25 minutes. After extension of this, the entire Inderlok-Bahadurgarh section would become 26.33 km long
It is pertinent to mention here that the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has given safety clearance to start metro services on Mundka extension on 1st June 2018. “Commercial services will also get started by Sunday onward at 4 pm“ mention by DMRC official.
Extension of green line from Mundka-Bahadurgarh
As per official sources Inauguration of Green line will be on 24 June by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by using the facility of Remote control at PMO office. Haryana chief Minister Manohar Lal Khatter and Union Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will attend the inauguration of Harayan part of section.
At the starting period Green line construction was started in two Phase of construction 2010 and 2011 respectively.
At presently it links to Inderlok to Mundka will be expanded to Bahadurgarh.After extension of this corridor Haryana will get third foray corridor from Delhi’s Metro earlier which were Faridabad and Gurugram.
DMRC earlier said that, “This extended elevated section will not only connect the Delhi city with Bahadurgarh, but also kept connectivity to many outer Delhi areas of the western area of the city, such as Mundka, Ghevra and Tikri Kalan”
Approval of commissioner for metro rail safety (CMRS) has been already given for starting passenger services. The Delhi Metro network will expand to 288 km with 208 stations. After addition of fifth line (Green Line).
Bengaluru: A major relief for passengers traveling in crowded metro coaches, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL’s) much-awaited first six coach Metro was flagged on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m.
Chief minister HD Kumaraswamy flagged off the train from a decorated Byappanahalli metro station in the presence of deputy CM G Parameshwara and Union minister of state for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri.
Inauguration of six coach train of Bangalore Metro (Namma Metro)
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Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy flagged off six coach metro train in presence of Union MoHUD minister Hardeep Singh Puri (photo: BMRC)
The CM, along with dignitaries, also traveled in the new six-coach train till Kempegowda Majestic Metro station.
The new six-car train which will have one coach reserved for women will run along the Purple Line (Byappanahalli – Mysuru Road) and is expected to help meet peak hour rush. The Purple line was chosen since it is busier than the Green line.
With the addition of three coaches, each train will now be able to carry 1950 passengers, almost double the existing capacity of 975. BMRCL currently runs 50 three-car trains on both lines in a day. But still, it was not able to meet the demand during rush hour on Purple line.
“I can assure you we will be well within the deadline. We were given the order in March 2016 and an 18-month period is generally given for such contracts. Due to the urgent requirement for it, we delivered it by February 2017. Round-the-clock effort by BEML staffers and excellent co-ordination at every stage by BMRCL helped us achieve it,” said Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML.
“I can assure you we will be well within the deadline. We were given the order in March 2016 and an 18-month period is generally given for such contracts. Due to the urgent requirement for it, we delivered it by February 2017. Round-the-clock effort by BEML staffers and excellent co-ordination at every stage by BMRCL helped us achieve it,” said Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML.
It may be recalled that Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) had handed over the first three intermediate cars to BMRCL on February 14. Following several trial runs, BMRCL recently obtained safety clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety(CRS) and railway board. The second batch of three cars is expected to be delivered by BEML next month and subsequent addition of coaches will not require safety clearance from CRS, and internal safety checks would sufficient.
In March last year, BEML acquired the Rs 1,421-crore order to supply 150 sets of intermediate cars to expand the existing three-car trains by June 2019. This will convert all three-car trains to six by the end of next year. This will help a lot to get down the rush in the metro.
New Delhi: In a study conducted by the IC Centre for Governance (ICCfG), a non-profit organisation, has hailed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The study was done in the area of ‘institutional ethics’ and they hailed DMRC for its exemplary leadership, fair and transparent processes, commendable performance as well as punctuality and procurement respectively.
The report compiled by ICCfG and was unveiled at Metro Bhawan by Prabhat Kumar, former Governor of Jharkhand, and Dr Mangu Singh, MD, DMRC.
As per ICCfG the reason for selecting DMRC was due to the consistent performance over the years as well as the respect it earned owing to its performance. As per the study’s outcome, DMRC has successfully implemented Code of Ethics and Values across all functions. The result also showed that the Delhi Metro excelled in several areas including adherence to safety norms, transparent processes, exemplary leadership, prevention of corruption, fair, punctual, employee welfare and transparent processes in procurement.
The study was conducted by having in-depth interactions with DMRC’s officers and management. In order to conduct the research the team visited several facilities of DMRC like the training institute, control rooms and metro stations. Even commuters experience was documented on their travelling experience in metro. A detailed set of 14 questionnaires was prepared covering all dimensions of institutional ethics. This was then distributed among employees as well as public for the purpose of the study.
Dr Singh, managing director of DMRC shared that the case study has firmly established that there is a direct correlation between an institution’s performance and the level to which it implements an appropriate code of ethics.
DMRC on its part has implemented a code of values and ethics for all its 12,000 employees and ensures that each of the follows them.
This study will motivate other metro corporations to follow code of ethics in order to win accolades from public and government.
Hyderabad:Hyderabad Metro will soon add another feather to its cap. By first week of July, PowerGrid – state run transmission utility will be commissioning the first commercial e-vehicle fast charger at one of the metro stations. This is part of the partnership between Hyderabad Metro and PowerGrid to create facility to charge e-vehicles.
HMRL MD Mr.NVS Reddy inaugurated Electric cars on self drive & rental basis as pollution free first and last mile connectivity at Miyapur Metro station today. This facility of Zoomcars started with 25 cars (Photo: HMRL)
I S Jha, chairman and managing director of PowerGrid shared that they will be commissioning the first commmerical fast (direct) charger at of the Hyderabad Metro stations. PowerGrid had joined hands with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) to set up this facility.
PowerGrid is in talks with Hyderabad Metro officials to start similar facility across all 24 stations. The facility will help in charging e-vehicles in approximately an hour. In about 15 to 20 minutes, top up half batteries will be charged explained Jha.
Taking sustainable travel across the country, Jha said that they are talking to Chennai Metro as well as Gurugram Metro officials to set up fast charging facilities at their metro stations. Jha said this is will significantly boost e-vehicles usage in the country and encourage people to own such vehicles.
PowerGrid’s CMD strongly feels that public sector should encourage such projects as it provides supporting infrastructure for e-vehicles. This will in turn attract private players to invest in such projects with increase in demand.
HMRL MD Mr.NVS Reddy inaugurated Electric cars on self drive & rental basis as pollution free first and last mile connectivity at Miyapur Metro station today. (Photo: HMRL)
Talking about green energy transmission infrastructure that is being set up by PowerGrid, Jha stated they have completed several transmission links and the transmission infrastructure progress is way ahead of clean energy project development.
HMRL MD NVS Reddy inaugurated Electric cars on self drive & rental basis as pollution free first and last mile connectivity at Miyapur Metro station today. (Photo: HMRL)
Discussing about high voltage direct current (HVDC) lines, Jha informed that Champa to Kurukshetra HVDC line would be operational by the end of 2018. The company on the other hand will also strive to commission Raigarh to Pugalur HVDC by April 2019 against its deadline of 2020.
Jaipur: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had proposed a medium metro system for Jaipur Metro based on population estimate for 2031. It seems the plan will have to be altered as the populated estimated was 92 lakh by DMRC. But as per Jaipur Metro official estimate the population to about 52 lakh. This figure is 44 % less than the projected population.
DMRC had prepared detailed plan based on inflated population in Jaipur. As per Delhi Metro officials estimated peak hour per direction traffic (PHPDT) of 27,750 by the year 2031 for east corridor. Based on the data they had proposed a light rail transit system, a medium metro system for the recommended peak traffic load of upto 25,000 PHPDT.
Jaipur Metro officials have now come with corrected estimate. As per their data, the projected population growth is 50% more than. A comprehensive mobility plan prepared by Jaipur Metro estimate that the population will be around 52 lakh by 2031 which is 44 % lesser than that projected by DMRC.
A senior JMRC official stated that the population projection was on a higher side. The estimate was absed on high growth rates adopted and this is likely to influence trip generation.
JMRC’s detailed project plan has adopted uniform growth rate across the city. They rate of growth has been kept uniform in sparsely populated outer areas to the population in Walled City. DMRC which was expecting higher level of congestion, but the current population growth by JMRC hints are uniform growth.
Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) officials have shared that they are in favour of having a medium-scale metro in the city.
Ashwani Saxena, director project (JMRC) said that the revised population estimates hint at lower growth but the passenger load estimates are closer to previous estimate. JMRC would still prefer that Sitapura to VKI corridor have a medium-metro.
With two different figures arriving, the viability of mass transit project in accordance to Jaipur city requirement now raises many questions.
