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Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet train project advances with 5k girders

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Ahmedabad ( Metro Rail News): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved a major milestone with the casting of 5,169 girders. Recently, two key casting yards, located in Vadodara and Vapi, have each produced 1,000 Full Span Box Girders (FSBG). The girders measure – 40 metres in length and weigh 970 metric tons.

Casting yards 

The girders have been cast in the casting yards at Vadodara and Vapi. Each yard successfully produced 1,000 full-span box Girders (FSBG). The project MAHSR operates 11 casting yards equipped with machinery and technologies made in India, promoting the “Make in India” initiative.  

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 Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor 

Out of the 508-kilometre bullet train corridor, the section within Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli covers a distance of 352 km. It features 290 km of the viaduct by full-span launching (FSLM) route with 17 steel bridges, eight stations, a 250 m tunnel and other civil structures. 

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Currently, 213 km of viaduct have been completed in Gujarat, including both SBS (span by span) and FLSM launching. 

The first section of the MAHSR corridor will likely become operational by August 2026 in Gujarat. For more details, visit our page to learn about all the recent developments witnessed by the bullet train project, which is expected to be completed by 2026. 

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Two firms Submit bids for Nagpur Metro Phase 2’s telecom contract 

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Nagpur (Metro Rail News): Technical bids revealed that Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Technology Services Ltd. and Siemens Ltd. are the only bidders who have submitted bids for the telecommunication contract of the 43.8 km long Nagpur Metro Phase 2. The contract comes under the Package-TL-01. 

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Package TL-01 of  Nagpur Metro Phase 2 

In June 2024, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) or Maha-metro invited bids for the package- TL-01 with a deadline of 2.72 years.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will finance this package with a loan estimated to cost Rs.1678 crore.

Work scope 

The scope of work for package TL-01 includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a telecommunication system for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, Phase 2.

The bids will now undergo technical evaluation. Following this process, Maha Metro will reveal the financial bids of technically qualified bidders to identify the lowest bidder of this contract.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Nagpur broad gauge metro on September 7

Nagpur Metro Phase 2

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 spans a 43.8 km long route. The project is under construction and estimated to be completed by 2026.

Phase 2 features 4 corridors:

Automotive Square to Kanhan – 13 km

MIHAN to Butibori MIDC ESR – 18.7 km

Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar – 5.5 km

Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna – 6.6 km

The estimated cost for Phase 2 is approximately ₹6,708 crore (around $800 million). The funding sources will be :

  • Government of Maharashtra and Government of India (₹3,122 crore)
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) (approximately ₹2,058 crore)
  • European Investment Bank (EIB) (under appraisal for around ₹1,527 crore) 
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Alstom Unveils First Trainset For Line 4 Of Chennai Metro Phase 2  

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Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Phase 2 witnessed another milestone as Alstom Transport finally unveiled the first of 36 train-sets for Line 4 at their Sri City, Andhra Pradesh facility in the presence of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) officials on 22 September.

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Train Specification: 

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The 36 train-sets for Line 4 will be operated in formations of DMC+TC+DMC where DMC = Driving Motor Car and TC = Trailer Car. 

The trains are expected to have a maximum design speed of 90 kmph and will be capable of GoA4 grade of automation. 

In a 3-coach configuration, each train will be 67.8 metres long and be capable of accommodating approximately 1000 passengers (crush load conditions).

The Poonamallee Depot, located in western Chennai, will maintain these trainsets.

 Package ARE03A 

Alstom was awarded with Package ARE03A a Rs. 946.92 crore contract in July 2022 to manufacture and supply 26 driverless train-sets of 3 coaches for Line 4 of Chennai Metro. 

In 2023, CMRL extended the contract with an additional Rs 269 crore for the procurement of 10 more trainsets for Line 4. Now Alstom is responsible for supplying a total of 36 trainsets. 

The trains will be operated on line 4 of chennai metro phase 2 between Light House and Poonamallee Bypass through 30 stations.

Rolling Stock contract for Line 3 & Line 5

BEML Ltd. was declared as the lowest bidder for a contract to supply 210 coaches for Line 3 and Line 5 of 116.1 km Chennai Metro’s Phase 2 project on 18 September. This development comes under package ARE02A.

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CMRL Expands Parking Amenities at Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Station 

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Chennai (Metro Rail News): To accommodate the increasing passenger demand, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has expanded the parking facilities at Arignar Anna Alandur MetroStation. A newly renovated parking area, located on other side of the station behind MGR Statue has been upgraded with paver blocks and can now accommodate an additional 300 two-wheelers.

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Currently, the existing parking facility at Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Station supports 1,300 two-wheelers and 180 Four wheelers. The introduction of this additional space will offer greater convenience to passengers, encouraging more commuters to use the metro services with ease and efficiency.

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The upgraded parking area was inaugurated by Thiru. Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director (Systems and Operations) of CMRL, in the presence of Thiru. T. Archunan,Director (Projects) of CMRL, Thiru. Gopinath Mallya, (Chief Advisor Operation and Maintenance), Thiru. S. Satheesh Prabhu, AGM (Rolling Stock & Operations), along with senior officials and staff of CMRL.

Source: Chennai Metro Press Release

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CMRS Inspection Begins For Pune Metro’s Civil Court-Swargate Stretch

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Pune (Metro Rail News): The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) team has commenced the second inspection for the Pune Metro’s Purple Line’s underground stretch from Civil Court to Swargate. 

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Pune Metro’s Purple Line

Currently, Purple Line’s 13.3 km long operational route connects PCMC and Civil Court through 11 stations. This stretch connecting Civil Court and Swargate spans 3.64 km and features three stations – Budhwar Peth, Mandai and Swargate. 

The state government and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) are awaiting official word from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the September 27, 2024, scheduled inauguration of the Civil Court to Swargate stretch.

A safety certificate, which will be awarded following a final inspection, will be necessary to start passenger services.

Mr. Atul Gadgil, Director of Maha-Metro, said, “We addressed the technical issues raised at the first preliminary inspection. CMRS will visit again for final inspection before issuing the safety certificate.”

The route is scheduled to open ahead of the electoral code of conduct for the next state assembly elections, according to the authorities.

On the same day, Maha-Metro is organizing a groundbreaking ceremony for the portion that runs from Swargate to Katraj.

The Union cabinet gave its approval on August 16 for the Swargate to Katraj stretch line extension, which is a key component of Pune Metro’s Purple Line.

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PM To Inaugurate Pune Metro’s Purple Line (Civil Court To Swargate) Next Week 

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Pune ( Metro Rail News): Another development has been waiting for Pune residents as PM Modi is likely to inaugurate the underground section of Pune Metro’s Purple Line from civil court to Swargate next week. 

Furthermore, PM Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the Purple Line’s extension from Swargate to Katraj and the elevated route from Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC) to Nigdi.

Pune Metro’s Purple Line

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Operational Route: Currently, Purple Line’s operational route covers 13.3 km and connects PCMC and Civil Court through 11 stations.

  • The Purple Line’s stretch from Civil Court to Swargate spans 3.3 km with 3 stations.
  • The extension from Swargate to Katraj covers 5.464 km with 3 stations.
  • The distance between Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Nigdi is 4.519 km with 4 stations.

A Civic Officer mentioned “We have been informed about preparing for the inauguration of Metro service route and foundation stone-laying for two extended stretches but there is no confirmation on the event”

According to sources, the inauguration is expected to take place on 26 & 27  September as PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit the city on these dates regarding the launch of his election campaign for the ruling Mahayuti alliance. 

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Chennai Metro’s TBM Kaveri Achieves Breakthrough at Adyar Junction Station 

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Chennai (Metro Rail News):Another day, another victory, TBM Kaveri, commissioned by L&T, achieved a breakthrough at Adyar Junction Station of Line 3 under Package TU-02 ​of Chennai Metro Phase 2.

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TBM Kaveri in Chennai Metro

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For its first assignment, TBM Kaveri was deployed to tunnel from Greenways Road to southwards Adyar Junction Station to create a 1228m tunnel .  

In February 2023, Larsen & Turbo deployed the TBM Kaveri, their 1st of 8 -tunnel boring machines for the Chennai Metro Phase 2 project to excavate a 1228m tunnel between Greenways Road Station and Adyar junction station.

TBM S-1327A , nicknamed TBM Kaveri, along with 7 other TBM’S is going to construct 12 km of twin tunnels on Line-3 between Kellys station and Taramani Road Junction station of Chennai Metro. 

Package TU-O2 

This TBM assignment falls under Package TU-O2.  In May 2021, L&T grabbed Package TU-02, a Rs. 2385 crore( approx) contract spanning 12 km by CMRL with a 42-month deadline. 

Scope of work: The scope of work under this package includes the Construction of approximately 12 km of twin tunnels (totalling 24 km) from Kellys Station to Taramani Road Junction. Along with this, the contractor is also responsible for the construction of diaphragm walls, entry/exit structures of Chetpet station, Royapettah Government Hospital Station, Thiruvanmiyu Station, and part diaphragm wall of Greenways Road Station, including launching and retrieval shafts at the above stations.

As Per the Press Release of Chennai Metro, “Two Earth Pressure Balancing (EPB) TBM’s namely ‘Kaveri’ and ‘Adyar’ are engaged for this work. Kaveri successfully completed the tunnel drive and TBM breakthrough at Adyar shaft. This TBM has passed mixed geological conditions like bottom of the tunnel is rock and top of the tunnel is sand. TBM also tunnelled through full-faced hard rock below some portion of the Adyar River.  TBM underwent 65nos cutter head interventions (CHI) to replace cutting tools in the TBM face and consumed 178days for CHI. The TBM also passed below a few Petrol bunks, MGR Janakicollege, Andra Saba Hospital, Durgabai Deshmukh road and Adyar bridge ramp. The 2nd TBM ‘Adyar’ is currently 277m away from the Adyar shaft and expected to reach Adyar shaft by November 2024.”

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PM Modi To Inaugurate Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aarey- BKC) Soon 

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Mumbai ( Metro Rail News): Mumbai residents are likely to witness a crucial expansion in the public transportation sector as Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has been planning to open the Mumbai Metro’s Corridor 3 for commercial use.

In the very first week of October, PM Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Mumbai Metro Line 3 to initiate the operations between Aarey colony to BKC, a 12 km stretch covering 10 stations.

A senior MMRCL official mentioned, “The line will open to the public the day after the inauguration. We are fully prepared for the inaugural run,”. 

Mumbai Metro’s Line 3 

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Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, spans 33.5 km, providing connectivity from Aarey Colony to Cuffe Parade covering 27 stations. 

Initially, MMRCL will commence operations between the Aarey colony station and the BKC station on Line 3, covering 10 stations. 

Stations covered : 

  • Aarey Colony
  • SEEPZ 
  • MIDC
  • Marol Naka
  • CSIA Terminal 2 
  • Sahar Road
  • CSIA Terminal 1 
  • Santa Cruz
  • Vidyanagri
  • Bandra Kurla Complex 

Further Development: 

In addition to the inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line 3 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for recently cabinet approved Thane Ring Metro project spanning 29 km compromising 1 circular line and 22 stations.

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BEML Secures Chennai Metro’s Rolling Stock Contract ARE02A

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Chennai ( Metro Rail News): BEML Ltd. was declared as the lowest bidder for a contract to supply 210 coaches for Line 3 and Line 5 of 116.1 km Chennai Metro’s Phase 2 project on 18 September. This development comes under package ARE02A.

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Package ARE02A

  • The appointed contractor under package ARE02A will supply standard gauge coaches.
  • These coaches will form 70 train sets, each consisting of 3 cars in the configuration: DMC + TC + DMC (Driving Motor Car + Trailer Car + Driving Motor Car).
  • The train sets will be deployed on Chennai Metro’s Line 3, which spans 45.4 km from Madhavaram to Siruseri SIPCOT, and Line 5, covering 44.6 km between Madhavaram and Sholinganallur.
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Bidding Process 

In July 2023, CMRL re-invited bids for the contract while technical bids were opened in May-end 2024. to reveal BEML and Titagarh Rail Systems had bid for the same.  

CMRL’s Brief Scope: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, Commissioning, Training of Personnel and Comprehensive Maintenance Contract for Fifteen (15) years of Standard Gauge Metro Rolling Stock (Electric Multiple Units) and Depot Machinery and Plant. 

CMRL will be operating the driverless trains for the very first time so the new rolling stocks are required to conform to Grade of Automation-4 (GoA4) standards. 

Other Rolling Stocks Contract for Chennai Metro

Bidding for the Package ARE04A contract of Line-3 and Line-5’s second rolling stock comprising 96 coaches is underway. Technical bid opening for the contract is scheduled on October 19. 

First Driverless Train to be Delivered Soon by Alstom

Alstom India is expected to deliver the first trainset by the end of September. The trainsets are being manufactured in Alstom’s facility at Sricity, Andhra Pradesh.  

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Bangalore Metro Phase 3 advances with geotechnical work 

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): SECON Pvt Ltd. initiated the geotechnical work on Magadi road for 44.65 km long Bangalore Metro Phase 3, which is under construction.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) awarded four packages for soil investigation work on Phase 3. Two of the packages were secured by SECON Pvt. Ltd. 

Here, is the list of all four contractors finalized for geotechnical work. 

Firms Work scope Total cost 
SECON Pvt. Ltd. Mysore Road Station to Kanteerava Studio Station Rs.1.31 crore 
SECON Pvt. Ltd. Hosahalli Station to Kadabagere Station including  Sunkadakatte Depot
Rs.1.54 crore 
Myrtle Project and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Kanteerava Studio Station to Kempapura Station
Rs.1.32 crore 
Manglam Consultancy Services (Hyderabad)
JP Nagar 4th Phase to Mysore Road Station 
Rs.1.32 crore 

Outcomes of geotechnical work 

These 4 sub-soil investigation contracts for phase 3  will help out in the proper design of the line’s viaducts and stations. The reports will also be included in the civil construction’s tender documents, to help infrastructure companies be more informed about financial bids so that there should be the instalment of appropriate machinery, methods & technology during construction.

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Bangalore Metro Phase 3 

In August 2024, the Central Government cabinet approved Bangalore Metro’s Phase 3 project with a total cost of Rs.15,611 crore. The deadline for the project hasn’t been finalised yet.

Bangalore Metro  Phase 3’s scope of work includes the construction work of two elevated routes.

  • Orange Line spans a 32.15 km stretch line, which connects Kempapura – JP Nagar 4th Phase featuring  22 stations along with Outer Ring Road (ORR).
  •  A 12.5 km long line connecting Kadabagare – Hosahalli has 9 stations.

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