TBM-1 Achieves Breakthrough at Chhatarpur Mandir Station of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

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23/08/2024

TBM Breakthrough at Delhi Metro's Golden Line

Delhi (Metro Rail News): On 21 August 2024, Delhi Metro Phase 4 reached another milestone as the TBM DZ1122 achieved a breakthrough at Chhatarpur Mandir Station of 23.622 km long Golden Line that will connect Aerocity-Tuglakabad through 15 stations.

This is TBM DZ1122’s second breakthrough and overall a 3rd breakthrough out of 10 breakthroughs planned in package DC-09 for the Delhi Metro Phase 4 project.

TBM DZ1122’s Journey in Delhi Metro Phase 4

For its second assignment, TBM DZ1122 (TBM-1) was deployed in January 2024 to start tunnelling from Chhatarpur station. The TBM reached Chhatarpur Mandir station covering a distance of 865 metres over the past roughly 7 months.
In its first assignment, TBM DZ 1122 constructed a 1267m tunnel from Chhatarpur station to Kishangarh station in 8 months which was completed in November 2023.
TBM DZ1122 constructed 618 rings (1 ring = 1.4m) at an approximate depth of 15m. The machine streamed under the Yellow Line’s viaduct just south of the existing Chhatarpur Station particularly.

Package DC-09

As part of Golden Line, Package DC-09 connects Kishangarh and Saket G Block covering a total distance of 6.51km.

Larsen & Toubro secured the package DC-09 at Rs. within the Delhi Metro Phase 4 project in March 2022 with 42-month deadline.

The final contract value: Rs. 1737 crores.

Scope of work

Under package DC-09, Larsen & Toubro will be responsible for the construction of twin tunnels in the middle of Golden Line and will link Kishangarh station’s east end with a ramp west of Saket G Block station through 4 stations at Chhatarpur (interchange with Yellow Line), Chhatarpur Mandir, IGNOU and Neb Sarai.

Ongoing Development

L&T’s other 2 TBMs (DZ1124 and DZ1125) are constructing tunnel from Chhatarpur Mandir Station to IGNOU Station at present.

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DMRC Awards Train Operation Services contract worth 192 Cr for Yellow Line and Violet line

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): DMRC has announced the Award of a Contract (AOC) for Train operation services on the Yellow (Kashmeri Gate Crew Control and Qutub Minar Crew Control) And Violet (Badarpur Border Crew Control) lines of the Delhi Metro Network.

The technical bid was officially opened on 22 Mar 2024 at 03:39 PM and the financial bid was opened on 20 Jun 2024 at 01:21 PM. Their final evaluation date was 20 Jun 2024 at 10:26 AM.

The AOC was announced on 09 Aug 2024 and the deadline for this contract is 2310 days. The total estimated cost of this contract is Rs. 192 cr

Five bidders participated in the contract. JMD Consultants and Nuvision Commercial and Escort Services (NCES) got the AOC for yellow and violet lines, respectively. The rest were rejected in a technical bid.

Bidder Name	Award Amount/Status
JMD Consultants	₹ 96.2 Cr (L1) For Delhi Metro’s yellow line
Nuvision Commercial and Escort Services (NCES)	₹ 96.2 Cr (L1) For Delhi Metro’s violet line
Godawarifarms	Rejected – Technical
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited	Rejected – Technical
Nk global all services	Rejected – Technical

The award amount for JMD consultants and NCES was RS. 96 Cr (L1). The project is believed to start in 2024 and end in 2031. This line will cover around 20.2 km for the yellow line and 13.4 km for the violet line, respectively.

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Agra Metro: Ceigall Begins Casting Pier Caps for AGCC-05

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22/08/2024

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Agra (Metro Rail News): Agra Metro is witnessing rapid work on Line 1. Recently, Ceigall India initiated casting pier caps under the AGCC-05 Package (3.725 km) that will facilitate the construction of a viaduct on Line 1 of Agra Metro. The total cost of the project is Rs. 266.94 crore.

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In March 2024, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded Ceigall India with an AGCC-05 package with a deadline of 2 years.

Agra Metro’s Package AGCC-05

Package AGCC-05 is a 3.725 km elevated section on line 1. It is situated at the north end of Line 1( connects the Taj East Gate to Sikandra with 14 stations). AGCC-05 will feature three elevated stations:

ISBT
Guru Ka Taal
Sikandra

AGCC-05 will link the RBS ramp in Khandari to Sikandra with all the above stations located along the national highway (NH19).

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Scope of work

Ceigall is estimated to cast 110 pier caps, with a standard width of 9.5 m and a weight of 62 T.

In the upcoming months, Ceigall will start casting double-T girders for stations and I-girders and U-girders for the line viaducts.

Package AGCC-05 is the final and the third package for Line 1. It will also provide connectivity to the 7.93 km underground Package AGCC-02.

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NCRTC Signs MoU with DMRC for Integrated QR-Ticketing

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21/08/2024

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate their ticketing systems, offering seamless travel for residents across Delhi-NCR. This collaboration supports the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative, allowing passengers to book QR code tickets for both Namo Bharat and Delhi Metro services on a single platform. The MoU was signed today in the presence of Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director, NCRTC, and Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC.

• Passengers booking a Namo Bharat train ticket via the RRTS Connect App can simultaneously book a Delhi Metro ticket.

• Similarly, passengers booking a Delhi Metro ticket through the DMRC Mobile App can also add a Namo Bharat train ticket.

• The integration of DMRC and NCRTC ticketing systems will enable the generation of a unique Delhi Metro QR code on the NCRTC Mobile App, and similarly, a Namo Bharat QR code on the DMRC Mobile App.

With this integration, customers booking a Namo Bharat train ticket through the RRTS Connect App can simultaneously purchase a Delhi Metro ticket. Similarly, passengers using the DMRC Mobile App to book a metro ticket can also add a Namo Bharat train ticket. This collaboration will generate unique Delhi Metro QR codes on the RRTS Connect App and Namo Bharat QR codes on the DMRC Mobile App, significantly enhancing the passenger experience.

This joint initiative between NCRTC and DMRC aims to provide a comprehensive travel solution, improving customer convenience and promoting efficient transportation across the Delhi-NCR region. The integration is expected to reduce queues at both NCRTC and DMRC stations, save passengers valuable time, and encourage digital transactions and environmentally friendly travel options.

This initiative is in line with the PM National Gati Shakti Master Plan, which envisages seamless integration between different transport modes. RRTS stations are strategically located nearby and integrated with the existing railway stations, metro stations, and bus depots, creating an extensive network of networks. By eliminating the need to switch between different ticketing apps when transitioning between NCRTC and DMRC networks, this initiative further promotes rail-based green transportation for travel within Delhi-NCR.

The currently operational 42 km RRTS corridor is seamlessly connected to the 393 km DMRC network, providing commuters with a unified and efficient ticketing and travel experience across the NCR. This integration encourages the use of public transportation, which is crucial for increasing ridership and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these capital-intensive projects.

This initiative follows the recent similar tie-up between NCRTC & IRCTC for booking Namo Bharat train tickets on the IRCTC Platform. The Namo Bharat trains, with a design speed of 180 km/h and an operational speed of up to 160 km/h, significantly reduce travel time within the region by up to one-third. Once the entire 82 km corridor is completed by the targeted deadline of 2025, passengers will be able to travel between Delhi and Meerut in under an hour.

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Passenger Services Begin at Meerut South Station

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20/08/2024

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): On 18 August, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) extended passenger services on the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor. The opening of Meerut South Station has extended the operational route 8 km from Modinagar North to Meerut South.

In December 2023 NCRTC initiated a trial run to Meerut South station but unfortunately, the route didn’t become operational due to remaining architectural finishing and station entry and exit construction work.

This development comes five months after the inauguration of the 17.1 km Duhai to Modinagar section by India’s Prime Minister in March 2024.

Meerut South station

Meerut South Station features three platforms which will cater to both semi-high-speed long-distance trains and local 3-coach Meerut Metro trains.
This station has the largest parking lot among all stations with a capacity to have 300 cars and 900 two-wheelers.
The Modinagar North – Meerut South section’s viaduct runs along the centre of NH-34, This section has a crossing over the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) just south of Meerut South Station.

Delhi Meerut RRTS project

The 17km long priority section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Line was inaugurated on 20 October 2023. The commercial operations began on this section (Sahibabad – Duhai) on October 21, 2023.

An additional 17 km section spanning from Duhai to Modinagar North section became operational on 6 March 2024.

Following the addition of this 8 km new section, 42 km of the total 82.15 km route is now operational. This covers 9 stations from Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to Meerut South, while the rest of the project remains under construction.

The Namo Bharat train will run on this operational route from 6 am to 10 pm, with the first train departing in both directions at 6 am and the last train leaving at 10 pm.

Future prospects

The 14 km Delhi Section is nearing completion. This section features 3 RRTS stations: Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, and Anand Vihar Station. NCRTC is likely to conduct trials of Namo Bharat in this section by the end of 2024.

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Thane Metro Project Receives Approval from Central Government

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20/08/2024

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Vizag Metro — Metro Representational image.

Thane (Metro Rail News): Thane Metro officially known as the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project, has received approval from the central government for its Detailed Project Report (DPR). As per the DPR the project covers a distance of 29km with 22 stations and the total estimated expenditure of the project is Rs.12,200 crore.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.(MMRL or Mahametro) is serving as the implementing authority for the project. The project is estimated to be completed by 2029.

Brief about the project:

In December 2018, the prime minister laid the foundation stone for the Thane metro project. Thane Metro will circularly cover Thane city( Ring-shaped) with a total length of 29 km of which 26 km section will run elevated through 20 stations while the remaining 3km portion will be underground featuring 2 stations.

Thane Metro Line will have an interchange with Mumbai Metro’s Green Line (Line 4) and Orange Line (Line 5), additionally, it will connect with the central railway station of Thane city

According to the government’s PIB release, the project will provide a huge ridership to nearly 6.47lakh, 7.61lakh and 8.72lakh passengers by the upcoming year of 2029,2035 and 2045 respectively.

MahaMetro has invited technical bids to appoint a DDC( detailed design consultant) for 6 elevated stations between the Dr Kashinath Ghanekhar Natyagrah and the waterfront.

Thane Metro contractor;

AECOM- Systra MVA Consultant- Consulting Engineer Group is the sole bidder for the General Consultant contract of Thane Metro. Thane Metro’s fares, funds and prices have not been announced yet.

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Central Government Approves The DPR For Bangalore Metro Phase 3

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20/08/2024

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): The central government has approved the Detailed Project Report for Bangalore Metro Phase 3 which covers a distance of 44.65 km with a total cost of Rs.15,611 crore.

Bangalore Metro Phase 3

Phase 3 will consist of two corridors with a total number of 31 elevated stations.
Corridor 1( orange line) will connect the JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapua through 22 stations along Outer Ring Road. Corridor 2 will stretch fromHosahalli to Kadabagere with 9 stations.

Funders for PHASE 3

Various institutions and authorities have finalised the funding of phase 3:

As an equity, the Government of Karnataka is investing Rs.2,037crore
The government of Karnataka will provide the subordinate debt of Rs.2,019 crore for the land & rehabilitation and resettlement.
GoK also provides the subordinate debt of central tax of Rs.489 crore.
Government of India as an equity, investing Rs.2,037 crore with the subordinate debt of Rs.489 crore for central tax.
External debt is Rs.7577 crore.

Seamless Integration

According to the Press Information Bureau, in Phase 3 of Bangalore metro, 10 metro stations will be developed as multi-modal hubs. These stations will provide interchanges with the existing and under construction metro stations. As part of this phase, eleven key stations will be equipped with various facilities to enhance commuter convenience. These facilities will include bus bays, auto rickshaw stands, and parking areas.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 metro lines will be integrated with the advanced phase 3. This integration will include the construction of skywalks, providing direct connectivity between metro stations and nearby railway stations.

Recently, BMRCL has also awarded 4 contracts for geotechnical investigation for phase 3. Both the DPR and geotechnical investigation study are going to boost the development of Phase 3.

You can find a detailed description of the geotechnical investigation.

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Sabarmati Express Derailed Near Kanpur After Hitting Object on Track

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17/08/2024

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Kanpur (Metro Rail News): In the early hours of Saturday, the Sabarmati Express, which was travelling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed near Kanpur after striking an object deliberately placed on the railway tracks. The incident took place around 2:35 AM near the Govindpuri station, causing 20 coaches to derail. Recent updates show no casualties or injuries have been reported among passengers or staff.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the derailment through a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), revealing that the train’s engine had collided with an unidentified object deliberately placed on the track, which became the reason for derailment. “Sharp impact marks have been observed. The evidence is being secured, and both the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and UP police are actively investigating the incident,” Vaishnaw stated.

Railway officials have indicated that the involvement of miscreants is under investigation. Initial findings suggest the object was intentionally placed to cause the derailment. Additionally, A foreign material was found near the 16th coach.

According to the loco pilot of Sabarmati Express, the engine hit a rock-like object on the tracks, which heavily damaged the cattle guard. Interestingly, prior to the incident, a train travelling from Patna to Indore passed through the same track at 1:20 AM without any issues.

Currently, rescue and relief operations are underway at the location of accidents. Due to the derailment, the railways cancelled seven trains and diverted three other trains. Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of the North Central Railway Zone, said that they have made arrangements for buses to carry passengers from the accident site to the Kanpur Railway Station.

This incident is part of a worrying trend of deliberate attempts to sabotage railway operations, with similar cases being reported in recent days. The authorities are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness and are committed to bringing the culprits to justice.

The investigation into the derailment is ongoing, with both the Intelligence Bureau and Uttar Pradesh Police working to uncover the full details behind the incident.

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Railways Cancels ₹30,000 crore Order of 100 Vande Bharat Trains

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16/08/2024

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New saffron Vande Bharat Train — PM Modi to Inaugurate Nine New Vande Bharat Express Trains This Sunday (For representation Purpose Only)

New Delhi (Metro Rail News):The Vande Bharat project has encountered a major setback as the Indian Railways has scrapped a tender worth ₹30,000 crore that had been awarded to the French engineering company Alstom. The tender was intended for the manufacturing and maintenance of 100 aluminum-bodied Vande Bharat train sets over the next 35 years.

The tender panel expressed concerns about the abruptness of the company’s initial offer, leading Indian Railways to initiate negotiations to lower the proposed amount to ₹140 crore per train set. In response, the company requested that the final settlement be made at ₹145 crore per train set.

About the tender

Alstom was appointed for the manufacturing and maintenance of 100 Aluminium -bodied Vande Bharat train sets for the upcoming 35 years.
The bids were invited in June 2022 and were opened in February 2023. Subsequently the tender was awarded to Alstom.
Alstom India and a consortium of Swiss Company Stadler Rail and Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives were the only bidders that were successful in submitting the bid.
Alstom proposed ₹150.9 crore per train while on the other hand Medha proposed ₹169 crore per train.

Sudhanshu Mani’s point of view

Sudhanshu Mani, former General Manager of Integral Coach Factory and creator of the Vande Bharat train expressed his grief by stating that this is the second unsuccessful attempt of employing a manufacturer for aluminium body trains.

“The first attempt was made in 2017-18 when ICF floated a Train20 tender for manufacturing 20 such Vande Bharat train sets. But it did not materialise,” Mr. Mani said as reported by The Hindu.

If the tender had been successful, Alstom would have collaborated with Indian firms to establish a facility for producing the extrusions and profiles necessary for constructing the train bodies. Mr. Mani said that such a substantial tender would have incentivised companies to invest in this plant. As major components became locally manufactured, this move would have ultimately reduced the cost of producing aluminum train.

Mr. Mani said by cancelling this tender, “we are putting the project to manufacture aluminium-bodied trains back by several years”. “It is a retrograde step. The Indian Railways should have negotiated further and settled at a price,” he mentioned.

Vande Bharat Trains:

Vande Bharat express is a semi high speed with maximum operational speed of 160 km per hour. The main objective of Vande Bharat is to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for passengers between major cities. Most importantly the energy consumption of Vande Bharat is comparatively less than those local trains which will benefit the environment.

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Telangana CM Announces the Metro Connectivity for the Proposed “Fourth City”

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16/08/2024

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Telangana (Metro Rail News): On Thursday, 15 August 2024, following the Independence Day celebrations at Metro Bhavan, N.V.S. Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail, announced that the Telangana Chief Minister has directed the inclusion of metro connectivity in the proposed ‘fourth city.’ Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the development of the fourth city at Mucherla after Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad to uplift young India.

Mr Reddy mentioned that the Telangana Government’s special purpose vehicle, responsible for overseeing the construction of metro rail in the capital region, will prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed ‘fourth city.’

Additionally, CM also announced that a special prize should be awarded to those who suggested the appropriate name for the proposed city.

DPR for Hyderabad Metro Phase II

Chief Minister of Telangana finalised the 70km long phase II for the Hyderabad Metro Rail(HMR) which connects the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from all the four corners of the city by four corridors.

The DPR for phase II will soon be submitted to the state government and the same will be forwarded to the central government for the approval of joint ventures that connect the International airport to the old city to ensure the majority of people using it with all their convenience.

Fourth city of Telangana

The Congress government of Telangana is planning to develop a new city at Mucherla, designed to offer a conducive environment for young minds to shape their futures. A huge land has been acquired for the development of this pharma city. The government also plans to establish a Skills University and relocate the National Academy of Construction to this new city to provide the best training to the youth, equipping them for successful careers both in India and abroad.

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