Lucknow Metro: LMRC undertakes environment campaign on World Environment Day at various sites

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Lucknow Metro: LMRC undertakes environment campaign on World Environment Day at various sites

Lucknow: Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) is undertaking environment campaign at its project sites from 1st June, 2015 to 5th June, 2015. Under this campaign, special housekeeping and environmental awareness activities are being undertaken to train site personnel on the ways of keeping the environment clean and green.

The Managing Director of LMRC, Shri Kumar Keshav, personally made a visit to the Metro construction sites to see the overall preparedness and conduct of various activities planned there. M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd. arranged a mass level housekeeping campaign wherein special instructions were given on ways to spruce up the environment.

The workers working at project sites are being given training on segregation of waste at the construction sites. In addition, they are also being trained on environmental awareness issues.

Simultaneously, the Lucknow Metro is also imparting regular training on safety to all its workers and engineers. LMRC is ensuring that they receive training on the safe use of fall arrestor, erection of pier cap and u-girder, ergonomical hazards and precautions, gas cutting and wielding work, scaffold erection and others.

According to a Senior Official of LMRC, total 187 induction training programmes on Safety and Environmental Awareness have been imparted to 6158 inductees.

These activities form a part of Lucknow Metro’s green initiative for the city wherein LMRC has planned to provide an environmental friendly mass rapid transport for the public from the first day of its inception. Lucknow Metro ensures that its every activity is an environmental friendly endeavor so as to keep the city green and lively.

Delhi Metro: DMRC gets its first driver-less train from Korea for phase-3 network

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Delhi Metro: DMRC gets its first driver-less train from Korea for phase-3 network

New Delhi: Delhi Metro today received its first driver-less train, equipped with several advanced features, from a Korea-based manufacturer, which will ply on sections of Phase-III of the network, set to be operational by next year end.

The six-coach train that was ferried to India by sea, arrived at Gujarat’s Mundhra port and was brought by road to Delhi on specially-made trailers.

A total of 20 such train sets of Hyundai Rotem will be manufactured in South Korea’s Changwan by the end of this year while the remaining 61 are being manufactured at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) plant in Bengaluru, the DMRC said.

They would run on the over 58 km-long Majlish Park-Shiv Vihar (Line 7) and the over 38 km-long Janakpuri (West)- Botanical Garden (Line 8) corridors of the Phase-III, and both these sections are expected to be operational by the end of 2016.

These new trains of Delhi Metro have undergone significant technological as well as eco-friendly upgrades and many additional features have been added to increase passenger comfort.

They are designed for a maximum speed of 95 kmph and operational speed of 85 kmph, Delhi Metro said.

A DMRC official said that, although, initially drivers will be deputed for operating the trains they would be gradually withdrawn to move to Unattended Train Operation (UTO).

“These new-generation trains are suitable to eventually run on UTO mode, that is, train operators will not be required to operate these trains and the Operations Control Centres (OCC) of the Delhi Metro system will directly regulate the movement of the trains,” he said.

Each coach can accommodate maximum 380 passengers, which translates to 2,280 passengers in each train set of 6 coaches. The cabin-less trains would be able to accommodate 40 commuters more in a six coach train as the driver’s cab will not be required in such trains.

“These trains would be more energy efficient than the earlier trains of Delhi Metro because of improved design features such as better regeneration of energy during braking, energy efficient sub systems like LED lighting and air conditioning systems,” the DMRC said.

Lucknow Metro: Metro train trial run from December 2016, to be completed in 3 months

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Lucknow Metro: Metro train trial run from December 2016, to be completed in 3 months

Lucknow (LKO): The trial run of metro train and its signalling system would begin from December 2016. It is likely to be completed within three months, unlike in Jaipur where trials were completed in one and a half years, said Kumar Keshav, MD, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation.

“Our work on the metro rail project is on track and we will complete it before December 2016, or may be before that. The metro will become operational in March 2017,” said Keshav.

He said in Delhi too, the trial runs for metro were conducted within three months and services commenced after that.

The signalling system used by the LMRC would be one of the most advanced in the world.

The integrated system would help monitor the movement of metro trains on various tracks.

The tenders for procurement of metro tracks would be floated on June 10 while technical bid for rolling stock would be done within a week, Keshav added. The tender process would be completed within a fortnight. He said that all 476 girders and 259 pier caps would be installed in a year’s time.

For the construction of underground metro route from Charbagh to KD Singh ‘Babu’ stadium, a meeting was held with Systra India Limited, which would finalise the designs of three underground metro stations within four months.

Kochi Metro: DMRC ready to fix imported rails for Kochi Metro Rail

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Kochi Metro: DMRC ready to fix imported rails for Kochi Metro Rail

Kochi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will start placing the rails on Kochi Metro’s viaduct, starting July 15. The Metro agency is awaiting sanction from the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of the Indian Railways to carry out the work.

“It’s mandatory to obtain sanction. The rails and design have to meet the specifications of RDSO. We have already approached railways. We expect to get it before July 15,” said DMRC project director Dani Thomas. Each 18m-long rail has to be lifted and placed on the viaduct. “These have to be welded together. But, we are not keen on doing such high precision work during heavy rains,” he added.

The Kochi Metro requires about 7,000 metric tonnes of head-hardened rails. According to Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) about 3,500 tonnes of rails for the project has already been imported. The remaining consignment will reach by the end of the year.

Imported head-hardened rails are more durable than those used by the Indian Railways. There are sharper curves on a Metro line compared with the regular railway system. The rails can withstand pressure exerted by Metro trains that will be running every five minutes. These rails are being imported from France.

IRCON has secured the contract for laying rails from Aluva to Pettah. The rails are now being transported from the Cochin Port to Kochi Metro’s yards. “The transportation is being done at night to avoid traffic congestion,” said a DMRC spokesperson.

However, DMRC would opt for regular rails used by the Indian Railways at Muttom yard as trains would be moving at a slow speed.

The Muttom yard is expected be ready by November. The yard will have a 1km-long test track, facilities for unloading coaches and a stability shed. “We had a tough time while carrying out land-levelling works. All those issues have been sorted out and, currently, work at Muttom is progressing quickly,” said Dani Thomas.

The third rail, which provides power to the train, has been imported from Germany. Kochi Metro uses the third rail traction system instead of overhead power lines. About 18,000m conductor rails have been imported.

“Around 200 bundles of third rail has arrived in Kochi. Each bundle contains six pieces. This is required for the 18km Metro stretch from Aluva to Maharaja’s College. Our technical experts will inspect the consignment and take delivery,” said a DMRC official.

Jaipur Metro: Few facts about Jaipur Metro Rail Project

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Jaipur Metro: Few facts about Jaipur Metro Rail Project

Jaipur Metro Rail Project was planned to provide an affordable and reliable system of public transport, the project intends to spur economic development of the city while preserving its rich heritage and culture. Thus, the launch of Jaipur Metro is a significant step in making Jaipur a smart city.

Here are a few facts about the metro project:

  • The estimated cost of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project is Rs.2023 crores.
  • Getting completed in about four years and a quarter, Jaipur Metro Rail Project is one of the fastest project implementations in Metro sector.
  • With an innovative and participative land acquisition mechanism set up for Jaipur Metro, the land acquisition has been very smooth and most expeditious. The Empowered Settlement Committee set up for the purpose worked out mutually agreed rehabilitation package for each and every project affected person.
  • Because of speedy land acquisition and project implementation, there have been no cost over runs.
  • The project is fully funded by the state government and its agencies, namely, Jaipur Development Authority, Rajasthan Housing Board and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd.
  • In terms of planning, Jaipur Metro is set to become a good example of multi-modal integration, as it is also connecting the Railway Station and the Inter-State Bus Terminal; and Metro feeder services are also being launched by JMRC.
  • Civil structure of Jaipur Metro has many innovative and path breaking features, including a double-decked elevated corridor common for Metro and BRTS. Also, all the Metro stations are supported by a single row of piers to make the overall structure lighter and more open.
  • As an effort to reduce energy consumption, the procured rolling stock uses regenerative braking system which in turn will lead to 30 percent energy saving.
  • A rain water harvesting system has been built into the design, whereby entire length of the viaduct will act as catchment for the rain water harvesting structures created under alternate spans to recharge the ground water level.
  • Provision has been made for free drinking water at all the Metro stations.
  • Up to 30 percent of Jaipur Metro’s operation and maintenance staff, including train operators and station controllers, are women.
  • Fares have been fixed in multiples of Rs.5 and a flat discount of Rs.5 has been offered for off-peak hours.
    As an introductory offer, for the first six months, off-peak fares will be charged throughout the whole business day.
  • Automatic Fare Collection system has been installed to collect and manage the fare revenue.
  • Up to 15 percent discount has been offered on Smart Cards to encourage their usage. These can be recharged using the website of Jaipur Metro or the Ticket Vending Machines installed at all Metro stations.
  • Two types of Tourist Cards, One-day Tour Card and Three-day Tour Card, have been introduced, which can be used for unlimited number of trips during the day(s) of their validity.
  • As per the Time Table issued by JMRC for first three months, trains will operate from Mansarovar to Chandpole and from Chandpole to Mansarovar at a frequency of 10 to 15 minutes from 6.45 am to 9 p.m. every day.
  • The responsibility of security of Jaipur Metro has been entrusted to Rajasthan Police. A total of 789 police personnel have been sanctioned for security and policing of Jaipur Metro. Latest security equipments have been provided at all Metro Stations.

Delhi Metro: DMRC may open long waited ITO metro station in this month

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New Delhi: Safety inspection of the upcoming Mandi House-ITO section of Delhi Metro today resulted in long queues and crowded trains on the Violet Line as services were briefly affected on that section.

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) started the inspection at around 11 am and the exercise continued till 12.15 pm. During that period, services between the Central Secretariat and Mandi House stations operated on a single line, leading to a slowing down of train movement and crowding.

Trains leaving towards ITO station from Mandi House generated curiosity among commuters, who flooded the security personnel with queries.

“The result of the CMRS inspection is awaited.

Upon receiving the report/clearance from CMRS, DMRC will try to open this section at the earliest,” said DMRC’s chief spokesman, Anuj Dayal.

CMRS’s inspection of the Mandi House to ITO section comes after months of delay over technical issues pertaining to the Metro Railway General Rules.

The Urban Development Ministry amended and notified changes to the Metro Railway General Rules, 2013, to allow operations on single-line sections. The move paving the way towards operationalising the section.

Chennai Metro: CMRL receives final approval from CMRS for starting its operations

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Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has received the final approval for starting the operations anytime now after being subjected to various tests and clearances. A top official working in the office of the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Bengaluru said, “We have given the authorisation for starting commercial operations. ”

“We have given some instructions on precautions that they may have to follow,” he added.

But it is unlikely that it will be inaugurated this month as the model code of conduct for the R.K. Nagar by-poll has come into effect. If it has to be launched, the State government should approach the Election Commission.

CMRS — whose certification is necessary for beginning commercial operations — has inspected the Chennai Metro Rail thrice so far. First they checked the trains (known as ‘rolling stock’ in engineering parlance), then the stretch between Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar and finally from Ashok Nagar till Alandur. While the trains will operate on two tracks (up and down) from Koyambedu to Ashok Nagar, it will be a single track for both services beyond that station till Alandur. This single track service was possible after the Ministry of Urban Development amended the Metro Rail General Rules, 2013. The service will run as a single line beyond Ashok Nagar as there is no cross over facility for trains to change tracks.

Jaipur Metro: Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje flags off Jaipur metro train

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Jaipur Metro: Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje flags off Jaipur metro train

Jaipur: Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday flagged off the Jaipur metro train. The metro train will begin its operations for the general public from today. This has made Jaipur the sixth city in the country with a metro.

The 9.63 kilometre elevated stretch has nine stations and connects the Mansarovar and Chandpole areas of the city and is reported as one of the fastest built metros in the country.

The other cities in India with a metro rail facility are Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, Gurgaon and Mumbai.

Urban Mass Transit Expo l October 14-16, 2015 l New Delhi

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Event Name: Urban Mass Transit Expo

Event Date: October 14-16, 2015

Event Venue: Pragati Maidan, Hall No.18, Mathura Road, New Delhi-110002, India

The exhibitors in Urban Mass Transit Expo are Turnkey Project Companies, Rolling Stock Manufacturers, Tunnel construction and underground Engineering, Construction Companies, Building and other Materials, Track Infrastructure, Signaling and Communication Companies, Systems Designers & integrators, Rail interiors, Ticketing, Payment and Billing Technology, Security and Fire Protection Systems, Safety and control Engineering, Maintenance and Engineering Service Providers, Power distribution and system providers, Software and Hardware Providers and Station design, architecture & services.

Varanasi Metro: Varanasi Metro DPR in 6 Months says UP Chief Secretary

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Varanasi: Affirming state government commitment to historical city’s development, Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan said that detailed project report on metro rail project would be ready within six months and announced that Mohansarai-Cantonment railway station road would soon be converted into five-lane.

During his two-day visit, Ranjan instructed district officials to complete all projects on time and suspended two PWD engineers for laxity in road construction works.

Before returning to state capital, Ranjan on Saturday morning took a boat ride to take stock of ghats. Earlier, during Friday evening’s meeting with public representatives, including MLAs, the chief secretary was informed about the threat posed to ghats along Ganga by the tortoise sanctuary. The officer not only assured of early solution to the problem but also hinted that Varuna corridor project too would get a nod soon.

Local industrialists were told that Ramnagar industrial estate would be upgraded into a model industrial zone. Ranjan also hinted at setting up more industrial estates in the district and said that government was planning to ensure 24-hour uninterrupted power supply in city area and 16-hour supply in rural belt of Varanasi.

Reviewing the progress of repair works of road cut to lay pipelines under various projects, Ranjan found two PWD engineers, including an executive engineer of national highway division, guilty of laxity and financial bungling. He ordered their immediate suspension. The senior officer asked Varanasi Development Authority to complete Transport Nagar project, lingering for the past 15 years at the earliest, and fixed deadline for completion of trauma center at DDU district hospital. The chief secretary made it clear that Karsada plant of solid waste management would not remain non-functional.

High drama was also witnessed during chief secretary’s meeting following a heated argument between UP minister of state for PWD and irrigation Surendra Patel and mayor Ram Gopal Mohaley over delay in construction of roads like Babatpur-Bhadohi.

Agra Metro: Agra likely to get 2 Metro routes

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Agra Metro: Agra likely to get 2 Metro routes

Agra: The local administration has given its approval for two Metro corridors in the city – from Sikandra crossing to Trident Hotel and Agra Cantonment Station to District Court.

Metro in the first stretch will pass through Institute of Mental Health and Hospital (IMHH), St John’s College, S N Medical College, Heeng ki Mandi, Agra Fort, Fatehabad Road and Circuit House. The second route will cross Sadar Bazar, Pratap Pur crossing, M G Road and Hari Parwat localities.

Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), the company shortlisted to plan and prepare a detailed project report for Metro in the city, will now study the areas which require underground and elevated routes.

A 16-member committee, headed by Agra divisional commissioner Pradeep Bhatnagar, has approved the proposal in principle on Thursday.

Ishtiaq Ahmad, chief town planner at the Agra Development Authority (ADA), said, “The routes will be a combination of underground and elevated corridors. In most likelihood, the stretch between IMHH and S N Medical College will be an underground one. As far as the second route is concerned, there is a plan to cover areas beyond the District Court. For this, we have two options. The route could either be stretched to Dayal Bagh Temple or reach Kalindi Vihar via National Highway 2 (NH2). RITES will tell us which option is more feasible in a week’s time.”

“Total length of two routes is 25km. It would be built at a cost of Rs 200 crore per kilometer for the elevated sections, and Rs 450 crore per kilometer for the underground stretch,” the ADA official further said.

RITES will prepare a detailed project report after concluding with the engineering survey.

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is likely to be formed to execute the Metro project, the senior official added. A SPV is a legal body formed to complete a specific project. Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation, which has been formed to oversee Metro work in the state capital, is an example of an SPV.

Indore Light Rail Project: MP Govt to hold 2 days workshop for citizens on Light Rail project

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Indore: The Madhya Pradesh state government is to hold a two-day workshop to give people a chance to offer their suggestions and register objection, if any, to light rail project. The idea is to involve people from beginning in planning and implementation of proposed project for Indore.

After a meeting of officials of district administration, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and Indore Development Authority (IDA) over execution of project and other development issues of the city, divisional commissioner Sanjay Dubey said right from residents to technicians and people’s representative can give their suggestion for the project. “All suggestions and objections will be recorded and it will be part of project report with elaborate reason for inclusion and rejection of suggestions,” Dubey said.

The proposed rail system will have six corridors mainly from Annapurna to Sukhliya, Super Corridor MR 10 to Ring Road, Niranjanpur to Bhawarkuan covering the distance of 107 km with 75 station and expected daily ridership of 1,90,000.

There will be three types of run-on road, on bridge and underground at some location.

Commissioner said objective of exercise is to involve residents to avoid later stage resistance. Official said they have learnt lessons from execution of BRTS project, which faced stiff opposition from citizens and organizations.

The state government has decided to constitute Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company for implementation of light metro project in Bhopal and Indore. The company, headed by chief minister, would have urban development minister as its vice-chairman. Mayors of Bhopal and Indore and chief secretary would be part of executive committee. District administration is in process of identifying land for project in the city.

To expedite work of TCS and Infosys, which have acquired land for starting centre in the city, it was decided IMC and IDA will make arrangement for water and electricity supply at Super Corridor, where these companies have been given land. IMC will lay pipeline for Narmada water supply and IDA will allot land to electricity department to ensure power supply.

Conference on Green Metro Systems l June 12, 2015 l New Delhi

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Conference on Green Metro Systems l June 12, 2015 l New Delhi

To further spread awareness on Green Metro Systems, CII – IGBC in association with DMRC Ltd is organizing a  One-Day National Conference on Green Metro Systems on 12 June 2015 at Metro Bhavan, New Delhi. The  overarching objective of the conference is to deliberate, discuss, share ideas & experiences of all metro stakeholders in developing World-class Green Metro Systems and make India a global leader in Green Metro Systems.

Event Name: Conference on Green Metro Systems

Event Date: June 12, 2015

Venue: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Corporate Office, Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhambha Road, New Delhi-110001, India (Phone : 011-23418302)

Focus Areas:

  •   Planning of a World-class Green metro system
  •   Latest trends in Efficient Design & Construction of Metro System
  •   Multi-modal Integration
  •   Green Building Materials & Technologies for Metro Systems
  •   Traction Equipment
  •   Energy Efficient Rolling Stock
  •   Energy Efficient Equipment & Technologies
  •   Platform Screen Doors
  •   Fresh air ventilation strategies for Underground stations
  •   Property Development
  •   Green Operations & Maintenance for Metro Systems
  •   Renewable Energy Technologies
  •   Station Management System

Who should attend?

  •   Architects
  •   Engineers
  •   Consultants
  •   Contractors
  •   Commissioning Agents
  •   Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
  •   Environment Management Experts
  •   Government & Associations
  •   Metro Rail corporations
  •   Transport Planners
  •   Planning & Construction Companies
  •   Renewable Energy Companies
  •   Technology providers

Benefits to Participants: 

  •   Access to experts in facilitating development of World-class Green Metro Rail Systems
  •   Learn from practitioners, the best practices in Green Metro Systems
  •   Knowledge sharing on Operations & Maintenance of Green Metro Systems
  •   Informative case studies & Success stories from field experts
  •   Explore latest green technologies and products
  •   Business Networking Opportunities

For more details please log on to http://www.greenbusinesscentre.com

Lucknow Metro – 2015 l Recruitment of various posts in technical & non-technical discipline

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Lucknow Metro – 2015 l Recruitment of various posts in technical & non-technical discipline

Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) has issued a recruitment notification for the recruitment of various technical and non-technical positions as given below:-

Recruitment Notice No. –  ADV. NO 01//LMRCL/HR-14 dated 19.05.2015

  1. Assistant Engineer (Civil)
    • No. of Post : 08 (SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2. UR-4)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 20,600-46,500/-
  2. Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
    • No. of Post : 04 (SC-1,OBC-1, UR-2)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 20,600-46,500/-
  3. Assistant Engineer (Signaling & Telecommunication)
    • No. of Post : 03 (OBC-1, UR-2)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 20,600-46,500/-
  4. Junior Engineer (CM)
    • No. of Post : 35 (SC-5, ST-3, OBC-9, UR-18)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 13,500-25,520/-
  5. Junior Engineer (Electrical)
    • No. of Post : 12 (SC-2, ST-1. OBC-3. UR-6)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 13,500-25,520/-
  6. Junior Engineer (Signaling & Telecommunication)
    • No. of Post : 06 (SC-1, OBC-2, UR-3)
    • IDA Scale : Rs.13,500-25,520/-
  7. Assistant Manager (Finance)
    • No. of Post : 02 (OBC-1, UR-1)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 20,600-46,500/-
  8. Account Assistant
    • No. of Post : 03 (OBC-1, UR-2)
    • IDA Scale : Rs. 10,170-18,500/-

Important dates:

Dates of making application fee payment: 20.05.2015 to 20.06.2015

Start date of filling online application form: 21.05.2015

Last date of filling online application form: 21.06.2015

Admit card download: 24.06.2015 to 28.06.2015

Date of examination: 28.06.2015

For more details please see complete official notification

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