Kochi Metro | KMRL makes Skywalk from metro to LULU Mall to make it easy for public

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Kochi Metro | KMRL makes Skywalk from metro to LULU Mall to make it easy for public

Kochi: A well know mall  Lulu in Edapally, Kochi is the first business establishment to connect with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.(KMRL). A skywalk connecting mall with metro station opened for public on 14th June 2018, Thursday by managing director APM Mohammed Hanish. Kochi marked a new achievement before it’s first anniversary with a great tie-up.

The connectivity is expected to bring down vehicular traffic at busy Edapally Junction and make it easier for the public to commute from metro station to mall and back. Skywalk will operate from 9am to 10pm.

According to the KMRL policy, the entire cost of direct connectivity, including civil work, lighting, additional lifts, shifting of utilities, ticketing office, security cabins and other modifications is borne by the mall as they were keen on having a skywalk link with a metro station. The land licence for the shadow area of the skywalk within the KMRL property equal to 99% of the market value of the land, and a license fee per annum for 35 years have to be paid in advance.

There will also be a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10 lakh, which will be refunded on the termination of the agreement, after deducting the estimated deduction costs or damages if any, metro sources said. The skywalk’s architecture resembles the Kochi metro coaches and makes you fell like a metro world. The structure costs of the skywalk is Rs. 5 crore, said a release issued by mall.

There will also be a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10 lakh, which will be refunded on the termination of the agreement, after deducting the estimated deduction costs or damages if any, metro sources said. The skywalk’s architecture resembles the Kochi metro coaches and makes you fell like a metro world. The structure costs of the skywalk is Rs. 5 crore, said a release issued by mall.

After this brilliant idea by KMRL and Lulu Mall a couple of other business establishments like Chennai Silks are also in the process of connecting with metro stations through skywalks.

This step of tie-up made easy for people as they can now go to Lulu mall through they skywalk without exiting the metro station.

Chennai Metro | CMRL offers to charge e-bikes and electric cars at metro stations

Darshana Shukla
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Chennai Metro | CMRL offers to charge e-bikes and electric cars at metro stations

Chennai: With the view to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, metro stations in India are racing up to offer electric charging facilities. After Hyderabad Metro, Chennai Metro is all set to set up infrastructure for powering e-bikes and e-cars at various metro stations. To offer this facility, Chennai Metro is expected to sign an agreement with Power Grid Corporation of India.

Power Grid Corporation signs MoU with Hyderabad Metro to set Electric Car Charging Stations near Metro Stations
Electric Car Charging Stations

The move to offer electric charging points at metro stations is tune with the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP). The aim of the plan is to accomplish national fuel security by promoting electric and hybrid in the country. Chennai Metro moving in the direction will soon be offering electric charging points at earmarked stations in first phase.

As per the officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the EV charging points will be made available at St. Thomas Mount, Koyambedu, Alandur and Thirumangalam metro stations. Going a step further, CMRL is also in the process of procuring e-bikes and e-cards at each of these stations. As per initial plan, there will be 10 bikes and 5 e-cars at the stations.

With electric charging point, commuters will be able to charge their vehicles at one of the four stations. CMRL officials informed that they are mulling to offer last mile connectivity to commuters. The metro body will generate revenues by leasing out space to interested parties. They will also identify firms interested in supplying e-cars and e-bikes to commuters.

Currently Chennai Metro rail offers cycles at 12 stations. These include Ekkattuthangal, Nehru Park, Shenoy Nagar, Kilpauk and Pachaiyappa’s College. Motorbikes are available at the Thirumangalam and Chennai airport Metro Rail stations.

Commuters on the other hand have hailed the decision of CMRL on offering charging points. But they feel that there should be more number of mini buses and shared auto for several routes as it makes commuting easy.

Delhi Metro | Centre decides to takeover Phase IV project of DMRC

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Delhi Metro | Centre decides to takeover Phase IV project of DMRC

New Delhi: The cabinet ministers of central government finally decided to work ahead on Delhi Metro Phase IV project alone as the proposal has been pending with Delhi AAP government from last 2 years. Even after one-on-one meetings, there has been no response.

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. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister for housing and urban affairs quoted to media “Yes, we are moving ahead. He(Kejriwal) is leaving with no choice but to go alone. People of Delhi cannot be held to ransom”

“Yes, we are moving ahead. He(Kejriwal) is leaving with no choice but to go alone. People of Delhi cannot be held to ransom”, said Hardeep Singh Puri Union minister for housing and urban affairs while interacting with media.

Sources said the financial implication of the move are being worked out. “The Centre is aware that the move will be a violation of the 50-50 partnership model, but the intention to go ahead alone is mainly due to the sheer scale of the project. It will bring goodwill to the BJP,” sources said.

According to records, the file containing the proposal is estimated Rs 55,000 crore Phase IV project is under Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. According to an official in the Delhi transport department, under GST (Goods and service tax), the state government will have to pay more money than the Central government.

The official further said that in the future, the entire operational losses of the corridors will have to be tolerated by the Delhi transport department.

If the metro project is taken up by central government(BJP) it can cost a lot to AAP government during the time of elections.
The Delhi finance department surveyed that the government can give it’s approval only to four of the six proposed corridors. The AAP cabinet has still not taken up the observation of the finance department which can cost them a lot after some time.

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.

The projects which got approved by the finance department after the observation of finance availability are Janakpuri West to R K Ashram line of 28.92 km, Inderlok to Indraprastha line of 12.58 km, Mukundpur to Maujpur line of 12.54 km and Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block line of 7.96 km.

“However, Metro has said leaving out the Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor will not be possible as it plans to build maintenance depot and related infrastructure on the corridor. Its exclusion makes the entire project unviable,” a transport department official said.

“However, Metro has said leaving out the Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor will not be possible as it plans to build maintenance depot and related infrastructure on the corridor. Its exclusion makes the entire project unviable,” a transport department official said.

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.

Hyderabad Metro | CEI completes OETS inspection, Ameerpet-MGBS section will open soon

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Hyderabad Metro | CEI completes OETS inspection, Ameerpet-MGBS section will open soon

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) is all set to open metro services on Ameerpet-MGBS section. The trial run of the metro rail on the MGBS route from Ameerpet was successful. On this route, the electrification work on metro track along with Over Head Electric Traction System (OETS) was inspected by the Chief Electrical Inspector DVS Raju appointed by the Central Government. During the inspection, he expressed satisfaction over the success of the work.

Chief Electrical Inspector carried inspection of Overhead Electric Traction System in Ameerpet-MGBS section of Hyderabad Metro Rail Project
Chief Electrical Inspector carried inspection of Overhead Electric Traction System in Ameerpet-MGBS section of Hyderabad Metro Rail Project

According to Hyderabad metro rail official, Electricity will be supplied from the 132 KV / 25 receiver station, built near MGBS, Miyapur for this traction system. An incoming power supply will be supplied from TS Transco’s 220 KV / 132 KV Main Sub station of Receiving Sub-Station (RSS).

The Hyderabad Metro officials informed that Metro Rail service will be started from LB Nagar to Ameerpet line in August this year. The necessary steps have been taken by the Metro authority to complete the trial run on this route in the end of July .

The date for commencement of Metro Rail service on this route will be officially announced by the government. To open metro services between Ameerpet and Hitech City in October and between MGBS and JBS in December, the metro official are working very hard and project work are in swing so that the Metro Rail service to the citizens of Greater Hyderabad can be provided within the scheduled target.

Bangalore Metro | BMRC finds bidders to revive Kengeri Lake under CSR activity

Priyanka Sahu
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Bangalore Metro | BMRC finds bidders to revive Kengeri Lake under CSR activity

Highlights

  • This initiative will help in development of two popular lakes namely Kengeri Lake and Veerusandra Lake under CSR activities.
  • This project also help Bengaluru to get more tourist attraction and revenue generation opportunities
  • The residents of Bengaluru will get pleasant atmosphere and good environment near the both lakes which will play a crucial role in maintaining their health

Bengaluru: Now travellers to Mysore from the city will likely to see pleasant sight of all sides of Kengeri Lake. Earlier Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), it is now the turn of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) to take up rejuvenation of lakes to bring back to life.

BMRC is building a metro line to Kengeri and a huge station coming up opposite the 20 acre water body. The time period of completion is 12 month. BMRC will be investing 8.75 crore to rejuvenate and develop the lake, said an official source.

After resolving few issues and encroachments in case of Kengeri Lake, after these were cleared with assistance of civil bodies Ramkey Evero Pvt Ltd was selected to prepare the detail project report after a tendering process.

BMRC found bidder to revive Kengeri Lake of 32 acre as part of Corporate Social responsibility activity. Bangalore even being an electronic city, focused on development of their natural resources. Recently Kengari and Veerusandra Lake being developed by BMRC. The  project includes various task like cleaning and maintaining of lake as well as their water quality , aquatic life were taken into consideration,was also focused on public facility like jogging.

BMRC has faced a lot of challenges in finding bidder, the criteria to fulfill to be a good developer could not be achieved by BMRC in previous two bids it was completely unsuccessful. This time getting a bidder for lake development could give us a new ray of hope.

Delay in preparation of project report could be attributed in few factors. one of them was maintaining sewage problem which was directly linked to lake.

BHEL and four foreign firms work on FAME scheme jointly

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BHEL and four foreign firms work on FAME scheme jointly

New Delhi: On Tuesday the heavy industries minister Anant Geete said that the government is working on a collaboration model under which the Central PSU Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) with four other foreign firms to set metro coach development facility in the country. In which BHEL will have a 20% stake in the project while four foreign firm will have majority of stake. Like other countries in the world India has also embarked on electrifying its transport sector. The best example of this could been seen through recent achievement of Mumbai which has got 80 electric buses under FAME (Faster Adaptation and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme of Phase I, Nagpur has set up India’s first electric vehicle charging station.

Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete emphasis on development of electric vehicle in India.
Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete emphasis on development of electric vehicle in India.

So to obtain 100% electric mobility in India we need to focuse towards setup of more manufacturing sector in our country. China is our one of the biggest importer of lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries  are one of the major source for electric mobility, which should be manufactured in our country.

The government is working on a collaboration model under which the Central PSU Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) with four other foreign firms to set metro coach development facility in the country. In which BHEL will have a 20% stake in the project while four foreign firm will have majority of stake. Like other countries in the world India has also embarked on electrifying its transport sector”, said Anant Geete, Heavy Industries Minister of Government of India.

We have also directed BHEL to make efforts towards manufacturing lithium ion batteries in India, Geete said.

In December last year, Department of Heavy Industries had sanctioned Rs. 440 crore to 11 states for procurement of electric vehicles as a pilot project under FAME scheme of India, will also now foray into metro rail coaches development business. BHEL has earned a profit of over Rs.1,500 crore and secured work orders worth  Rs.1.18 lakh crore. As scope of thermal power sector has been found less, BHEL’s contribution in coach development could give a positive result.

According to Geete, under  FAME I  Delhi Government did not participate in tendering process for allotment of electric buses under which 22 original equipment manufacturers with 80 models are registered for availing demand incentive. Till 31 March, the government has given financial support (demand incentive) to 1,86,431 electric/hybrid vehicles and Fame II to be rolled after September this year primarily focus on utilizing electric vehicle for public transport in cities.

Meerut Metro | LMRC invites tenders for engagement of Detailed Design Consultants

Mamta Shah
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Meerut Metro | LMRC invites tenders for engagement of Detailed Design Consultants

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) on behalf of Meerut Metro Cell invites open tenders on competitive basis from eligible applicants from all countries and all areas, who  fulfills qualification criteria as stipulated in Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for proposed metro rail corridor between Shradhapuri Phase 2 and Jagriti Vihar Extn including Train Maintenance Depot of Meerut Metro Rail Project.

Contract  MRDD-01: Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for Shradhapuri Ph-2 to Jagriti Vihar Extension of Corridor-2 of proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India; Consisting of 9.864 Km Elevated Section with 10 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 4.286 Km Underground Section with 03 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

The Chief Engineer/Contract, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited (LMRC) on behalf of Meerut Metro Cell called open tenders from the agencies for Detailed Design Consultancy of above work and expressed willingness to submit Tenders for the above contract (Contract No. MRDD-01), for the detailed design services and construction of depot yard for proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project.

Key Details for Contract No. MRDD-01 

Scope of Work: Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for Shradhapuri Ph-2 to Jagriti Vihar Extension of Corridor-2 of proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India; Consisting of 9.864 Km Elevated Section with 10 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 4.286 Km Underground Section with 03 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

  • Approximate cost of work: INR 20.00 Crore
  • Tender Security amount: INR 20.00 Lakh (Rupees Twenty Lakh only)
  • Completion period of the Work: 4 years (48 months)
  • Tender documents on sale: From 28.05.2018 to 25.06.2018 (between 09:30 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs) on working days
  • Tender document cost: INR 23600/- (inclusive of 18% GST)
  • Last date of seeking clarification: 29.06.2018
  • Pre-bid Meeting: 04.07.2018 at 1100 hrs
  • Last date for submission of tender document: 31.07.2018 up to 15.00 hrs
  • Tender opening date & time: 31.07.2018 at 16.00 hrs

Tender documents can be purchased from and submitted to the office of:
Chief Engineer/Contract,
Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation,
Administrative Building, Vipin Khand,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
(E-mail:  cecontractlmrc@gmail.com)

Click the below links to download and read complete notice inviting tender:

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Maha Metro invites bid for underground stations of North-South corridor of Pune Metro Rail

Darshana Shukla
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Maha Metro invites bid for underground stations of North-South corridor of Pune Metro Rail

The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha Metro) on behalf of Pune Metro Rail Project (A joint venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Maharashtra) has invited tenders for two underground metro projects. Those interested can read the details below.

The tenders are invited for design and construction of stations and associated tunnels in two underground sections viz. Budhwar Peth  – Swargate and Shivajinagar –  Budhwar Peth on the North-South corridor of Pune metro rail project.

Tender Notice No. P1UGC-01/2018 Dt. 24.05.2018:Design and Construction of underground stations viz. Shivajinagar and Civil Court and tunnels between Agriculture College and Northern End of Budhwar Peth station on the North-South corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project.

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Tender Notice No. P1UGC-02/2018 Dt. 09.06.2018: Design and Construction of Underground Stations at Budhwar Peth, Mandai and Swargate and associated Tunnels on the North-South Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project

Key Details of Tender Notice No. P1UGC-01/2018 Dt. 24.05.2018:

Scope of work: Design and Construction of underground stations viz. Shivajinagar and Civil Court and tunnels between Agriculture College and Northern End of Budhwar Peth station on the North-South corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project.

  • Estimated Cost of Project: INR 562.5 Crore
  • Completion Period: 182 weeks
  • Documents on sale: Documents can be downloaded from Maha-Metro’s e-tender Portal from 26.05.2018 to 10.07.2018 up to 1600 hrs.
  • Cost of documents: INR 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) non-refundable (inclusive of applicable taxes) through e-payment by Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking, as per procedure given in e-tender portal.
  • Tender Security for the project:  The total bid security amount shall be INR 56.25 Crore submitted as in form of Bank Guarantee, as per procedure given in bid documents.
  • Date & Time of submission of Tender: On 10.07.2018 up to 1600 hrs
  • Date & Time of Opening of Tender: On 10.07.2018 at 1630 hrs

Key Details of Tender Notice No. P1UGC-02/2018 Dt. 09.06.2018:

Scope of work: Design and Construction of Underground Stations at Budhwar Peth, Mandai and Swargate and associated Tunnels on the North-South Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project.

  • Estimated Cost of Project: INR 562.5 Crore
  • Completion Period: 182 weeks
  • Documents on sale: Documents can be downloaded from Maha-Metro’s e-tender Portal from 09.06.2018 to 26.07.2018 up to 1600 hrs.
  • Cost of documents: INR 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) non-refundable (inclusive of applicable taxes) through e-payment by Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking, as per procedure given in e-tender portal.
  • Pre-bid Meeting planned on 26.06.2018 at 11.00 hrs in the Office of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro), 1st Floor, The Orion, Opposite Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune- 411001
  • Tender Security for the project:  The total bid security amount shall be INR 56.25 Crore submitted as in form of Bank Guarantee, as per procedure given in bid documents.
  • Date & Time of submission of Tender: On 26.07.2018 up to 1600 hrs
  • Date & Time of Opening of Tender: On 26.07.2018 at 1630 hrs

Sale of document, e-payment procedure, submission and other details are available on Maha Metro’s tender portal under Pune Metro section in e-tenders. To view this tender notice, interested Agencies may visit the website Pune Metro Rail website www.punemetrorail.org.

Pune Metro Route Map

Approved route map of Pune Metro Rail Project
Approved route map of Pune Metro Rail Project

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Bangalore Metro | BMRC’s annual revenue loss crosses Rs 500 crore

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Bangalore Metro | BMRC’s annual revenue loss crosses Rs 500 crore

Bengaluru: Despite carrying 4 lakh passengers every day in Bangalore this year, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) has suffered revenue losses and it has reached the highest level in last three years. But Metro management believes that it will be able to convert the deficit into profit.

According to information received from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC), from April 2017 to March 2018, the BMRC has lost Rs 538.75 crore. According to officials, income has increased this year, but the losses increased due to the increase in the cost. According to the data, Bangalore Metro earned an income of Rs. 324.95 crores this year from the sale of tickets.

Apart from this, BMRC has earned income of Rs 14.

80 crores from the open shops and ATMs of the banks at the Metro stations. BMRC spent a total of Rs 767.08 crores, including Rs 78.28 crores on the salary of employees during this time period.

Revenue loss in three years

  • 2015-16 341.00 crores
  • 2016-17, 457.88 million
  • 2017-18 538.05 crores

Revenue will increase in service expansion

BMRC Managing Director Mahendra Jain says that BMRC is currently also working in infrastructure development with operations, which is not benefiting as expected. He said that at present, BMRC is working on various projects for construction work, which is spending a lot of money. The extension of the Bangalore Metro is being worked on. In the coming days, the number of passengers will increase and the metro will get benefit.

Cheap electricity will also benefit

Jain said that Bangalore Metro takes electricity from Bengaluru Power Supply Company (BASSCOM). In that year-2016-17, electricity was given to Rs 6 per unit. In the year 2017-18, the corporation gets revenue of Rs 1 crore annually due to decrease in electricity charges to Rs 5 per unit. Apart from this, the expansion of the stations and other items are also expected to increase the revenue of the Bangalore Metro.

Ghaziabad Metro | GDA plans to revise DPR of phase-II metro project

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Ghaziabad Metro | GDA plans to revise DPR of phase-II metro project

Ghaziabad: The cost of the Detail Project Report (DPR) of Metro Phase II project of new bus station from Dilshad Garden can be amended for second time. In the meeting held in Lucknow, GDA Vice-President Ritu Maheshwari, in presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said that 90 per cent of Phase II’s work is going to be completed and no more funds are needed. On this, the Chief Minister has instructed the GDA to get a review from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on the project and the total cost so far. As per the instructions of CM, the GDA will have to sent to the proposal to review DPR of phase-II metro project to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

In a meeting chaired by CM, GDA Vice President Ritu Maheshwari argued that nearly 90 per cent of the Ghaziabad Metro Phase II project has been completed. Finishing work on the elevated track is now being done after electrification and the main civil works in eight metro stations. At the same time, after getting No Objection Certificate (NOC) for phase-II project from the Central Government, a contribution of Rs 402.40 million will be given. In this case, the rest of the project needs to be fulfilled from this fund.

The first DPR of Metro project was prepared for Rs 1,779 crores, which was later increased to Rs 2,210 crores. Since the inclusion of GDA, UPSIDC, Housing Development Council and Municipal Corporation in the project, the issue of funding the project was pending from the begining. According to departmental sources, after reviewing project cost from GDA, it is estimated to be lower.

The municipal contribution in phase II metro projects and the NOC from the Central Government has not been solved so far. After the clear denial for giving a contribution of Rs 247 crore by the municipal corporation, the problem of GDA was increased. Even after completion of 90% of the project work, the project has not yet received NOC from the Central Government. The Municipal Corporation will not contribute in funding for the project and the Corporation Board has passed a proposal in this regard in a meeting. However, the municipal corporation has given land for the metro project. The corporation is asking GDA to give the contribution of 236 crore. The ball is now in GDA’s lap.

The DMRC is skeptical of the trial in July. Proposal is yet to be sent to the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) for Safety Clearance. According to the policy DMRC can send the proposal for Safety Clearance only after getting the NOC of the Central Government. DMRC has completed most of the work, but whether it is willing to reduce the cost or not. This will be known in the coming days. The costs and contributions between the departments can be dragged. Its effect can come in the form of project and late. In such a way the trial is likely to move forward.

After getting the guidance from the government level on the delay in contributing to the Phase II project, the action of funding has increased. Despite this, Housing Development Council (HDC) has outstanding balance of Rs 159.54 crore and U.P.D.D.C. has Rs 33.70 crore. HDC had deposited Rs 80 crore and UPSIDC 30 crore in GDA against its contribution in last month.

The finishing of all eight metro stations and mainly the procurement of Metro Coach is yet to be done, in which a large part of the budget is estimated to be spent.

On the other hand, the new proposal of GDA is likely to increase the dispute with the DMRC.

Maha Metro to get ready to form DPR for metro coach plant in Maharashtra

Darshana Shukla
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Maha Metro to get ready to form DPR for metro coach plant in Maharashtra

Nagpur: In order to fasten up work for various metro projects, the board of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) has cleared proposal to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for coach assembly plant Butibori. The estimate cost of setting up the plan is approximately Rs 350 crore. The actual cost will be based on the DPR.

The board meeting for the same was held in Chennai to set the ball rolling for the project. As per the preliminary information, the Maha Metro is planning to bring together broad gauge as well as standard gauge coaches in the plant.

The standard gauge coaches will be for the Pune Metro. On the other hand, broad gauge coaches will for metro trains to Katol, Ramtek, Wardha and Bhandara.

Talking about future possibilities, if Maha Metro gets orders from other Metros then it will set up a full scale coach manufacturing capacity making a sizable investment of hundreds of crores. With this the Maha Metro will be offering wide range of employment opportunities to thousands of people.

After clearing the proposal for DPR, MahaMetro is eying to complete the assembly plan in a year’s time. The authorities want to speed up work as it does not want to Given the pace of work, the officials feel that one year’s time will be enough to make the plant operational.

On the other hand, the authorities informed that for Nagpur Metro, China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) will supply coaches.

On a larger canvas, Maha Metro is hoping that central and state government will chip in funds in the projects. The authorities will also look to partner with private partners to invest funds in metro projects as well as running them seamlessly. Maha Metro would then be a supervisory body, ensuring all work is carried out as per plan and processes.

Jaipur Metro | JMRC can play a vital role in reducing pollution in Pink City

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Jaipur Metro | JMRC can play a vital role in reducing pollution in Pink City

Jaipur: Pink City Jaipur has been included in the list of polluted cities in the country. Now there is a need for how to curb rising pollution in Jaipur. In this regard, if the railway administration wishes, it can play an important role. If the expansion of Phase 2 of the Metro is done correctly, then the pollution in Jaipur can be greatly reduced in the future after the operation of the Metro Rail.

It has come out in the report of a survey done by French company EGIS Rail SA for the Jaipur Metro recently. The report recommends making Metro route under Phase-II on Tonk Road, the busiest route in Jaipur city. Along with this, the proposed Jaipur Metro Stage-II has been extended to about 8 km. According to this proposal, the total length of the new route is stated to be 31 km.

The length of the present root is 23 km

The length of the Metro route in the existing Detailed Project Report (DPR) is 23 km (Ambadhi to Sitapura). Given the increasing traffic on this route, the survey of France’s company has been proposed to increase the length of the metro route.

According to a senior UDH official, they are working to prepare a master plan of the Jaipur Metro. If its construction is done in the phases then it will be beneficial for the future.

Starting of new DPR

Given the suggestions that came after the French company survey, the new DPR of Metro Phase II has been started. New suggestions are being included in this. After the DPR is formed, the government will be able to proceed for approval formalities. The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) had prepared its first DPR in 2011 during the tenure of the Congress government in the phase II of Metro project. After that, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) prepared the revised DPR in 2014 and proposed an underground metro station at the airport near Terminal-2. It was mentioned in the proposal that the metro train would be underground till Jawahar Circle. After that, elevated tracks will be made till the Sindhi camp bus stand.

40% increase in cost

Now in the new study, it has been proposed to increase the length of the route to 31 km and the number of stations on the route from 20 to 24. If the recommendation of the French company is considered in the new DPR, the cost of the project is likely to increase by 40 percent. In the past, the cost of Metro phase II was estimated at Rs. 10,000 crores.

GST affects government for buying new metro coaches

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GST affects government for buying new metro coaches

New Delhi: The introduction of GST has made difficulty for the Delhi government to buy new metro coaches as it will have to shell out more money as compared to the centre.

Delhi metro proposed to procure 582 coaches with Delhi government for 17 months but now they have piped down it’s demand for 164 coaches. So now the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has sent the fresh proposal to the Delhi and the state government as both the government’s are the equal shareholders in the corporation.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) director SD Sharma says wrote to the city’s transport department on June 9 that “metro will incur the costs of procurement on it’s own through ‘external borrowings’ and ‘internal accurals’.

Metro originally proposed for 582 coaches to Delhi government on January 11, 2017. But after the launch of magenta line and the rise in commuters it led to more coaches. Due to the delay on the part of the city government metro pitched for 200 coaches which eventually brought down demand to 164 and state that the other 36 will be bought through a separate bidding process.

Approval of DPR (detailed project report) for the procurement of 582 cars was taking time which led to rise of traffic on the section constructed in phase I and phase II due to the commissions of phase III sectors. A proposal was submitted to Delhi government as well as ministry of housing and urban affairs for their approval for the 200 cars as variation to phase II project. Sharma wrote “The funding has been proposed from external borrowing and internal accruals of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) with no financial burden on either Delhi government or Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. With the above background , it is requested that approval of Delhi government for procurement of additional 164 coaches as variation to Phase III project may please be communicated to this office”.

“The funding has been proposed from external borrowing and internal accruals of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) with no financial burden on either Delhi government or Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. With the above background , it is requested that approval of Delhi government for procurement of additional 164 coaches as variation to Phase III project may please be communicated to this office”, Sharat Sharma (then Director/Operations of DMRC) written to the Delhi government.

As the GST is making difficult to buy the new coaches but however chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and transport minister Kailash Gahlot says that the clearance will be given soon.

The total number of coaches being used are 1,654. According to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) data 244 trains currently operate on it’s 277 km network. The traffic will be increased on the lines built under the phase I and phase II projects after the completion of phase III.

To press more coaches into service Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) says “It is under consideration of the government. But as this is a dynamic process, necessary action is being taken as per the requirements”. The proposal to buy 582 was arrived at the following revisions.

On 23rd October 2010 the proposal was submitted to Delhi and centre government that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) board has approved a proposal to procure 916 coaches. However, the 334 coaches were under the DPR ( detail project report) of the proposed phase IV project, a decision was taken to go for 582 coaches.

Delhi Metro | Secy Staff Council writes e-mail to Mangu Singh alleging autocratic act by DMRC

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Delhi Metro | Secy Staff Council writes e-mail to Mangu Singh alleging autocratic act by DMRC

New Delhi: It is not a good news for Delhi Metro commuters as the metro services can be stopped at any time by the dissatisfied Delhi Metro employees at large due to failure of Delhi Metro Rail authority in implementing the issued raised and agreed jointly in a high level meeting held on 22nd & 23rd July 2017 between Management and Staff Council of DMRC after consultation with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of NCT of Delhi and Principal Advisor Dr. E. Sreedharan. The meeting was chaired by Mangu Singh, Managing Director and most of Directors were also participated after starting “chakka jam and tool down” strike by all non-executives of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) due to illegal removal of a best performer metro employee served DMRC over 13 years on the post of RTI Supervisor.

Secretary Staff Council wrote letter to Managing Director of Delhi Metro alleging autocratic act by the Management
Secretary Staff Council wrote letter to Managing Director of Delhi Metro alleging autocratic act by the Management

Ravi Bhardwaz, Secretary Staff Council written an e-mail to the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and alleging autocratic behavior by the Management towards the non-executives of the DMRC. In his e-mail, he stated that the Management is failed to comply / implement agenda items of meeting held on 22-23 July 2017 and the MD office is refusing to set meeting with the Managing Director despite of several requests made in this regard. He alleged that CGM/HR R.D. Chaudhury intentionally misleading staff council and staff at large, trying to defame the staff council among the staffs. CGM/HR is also trying to keep the staff council and staff at large in dark for such a long time and not giving the legitimate solution on such crucial issues like Pay Scale and is cheating with the staffs, working 24×7 for the betterment of the organisation. He further alleged that HR and other officers working below the Managing Director are consistently playing delay tactics with staff council and causing financial crisis for the non-executive staffs of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

He further stated that any delay in implementing agreed agenda items may cause huge unrest and use of democratic means by the staffs at large in declared and undeclared means, and the staff council is bound to obey the same.

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