Kanpur Metro: Third Rail Installation Completed in Chunniganj-Nayganj Section

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Third Rail Installation completed in Nayaganj Section of Kanpur Metro

Kanpur (Metro Rail News): On July 10, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) announced the completion of the third rail system installation on the Up-line of the Chunniganj—Nayaganj section. This section is part of Kanpur Metro’s Corridor 1, which spans a total distance of 23.785 km and connects IIT Kanpur to Naubasta through 22 stations. This advancement indicates the readiness of approximately 14 km of the metro route, stretching from IIT Kanpur to Nayaganj on the Up-line.

In the next 2-3 days, metro authorities plan to energise this third rail system, transforming the traction line into a live operational segment. Additionally, the track construction and third rail installation work on the Downline of this section is progressing rapidly.

Shri Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of UPMRC, appreciated the progress of the Kanpur Metro project. He said, “The track construction work in the underground section is progressing rapidly. Concurrently, today we achieved a major milestone with the completion of the third rail installation on the ‘Up-line’ up to Nayahganj. The Kanpur Metro team’s commendable speed in construction is noteworthy. Once track construction on both lines is complete, the route from IIT to Nayaganj will be fully prepared for a trial run. We are confident that this momentum will continue, ensuring the timely completion of all civil construction works on the balanced section of Corridor 1.

Third Rail System

This is an advanced system deployed to supply traction power to metro trains, replacing the traditional Overhead Equipment (OHE) systems. Unlike the Delhi Metro, newly established metro systems are adopting this technology to power their trains.

In the Third Rail System, an additional rail is placed parallel to the tracks, reducing the risk of power interruptions from external factors. This system requires less maintenance compared to OHE systems.

Kanpur Metro Phase 1

In March 2016, the state government approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the 32.385 km long Phase 1 project. Phase 1 of the Kanpur Metro project features 2 corridors and 30 stations.

Corridor 1: IIT Kanpur – Naubasta (23.785 km)
Corridor 2: Rawatpur Railway Station – Jaurali (8.38 km)

The Kanpur Metro project’s 8.7 km long priority corridor connects IIT Kanpur and Moti Jheel. This section became operational on 28 December 2021. Meanwhile, the entire Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

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DMRC, IRCTC & CRIS Collaborate Under `One India – One Ticket’ Initiative

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New Delhi (Metro Rail News): The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) have joined hands, in the First of its kind Initiative, to revolutionize the seamless travel experience of the Main Line Railway and Metro Passengers in Delhi NCR area, thereby promoting ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative of the Government of India.

The “Beta Version” of the Delhi Metro Rail QR Code –based ticket was launched on 10 July, thereby enabling main-line Railway passengers to book DMRC QR Code Tickets on the IRCTC Website and the Android version of the Mobile App. On this occasion Sh. Sanjay Kumar Jain, CMD, IRCTC and Dr Vikas Kumar, MD, DMRC said “On the success of the Beta Version, the regular version of IRCTC-DMRC QR Code Ticket will be launched soon after.”

Delhi Metro’s Tickets with Extended Validity

Currently, single-journey tickets for Delhi Metro can only be booked on the day of travel with same-day validity. With this facility, the DMRC-IRCTC QR code-based tickets will be synchronized with Indian Railways’ Advance Reservation Period (ARP) allowing passengers to book even Metro tickets up to 120 days in advance. Further, the Metro tickets will be valid for a single journey for a period of four days starting from the day before the DMRC journey date, the travel date itself, and two days after the journey date.

This joint initiative will enhance the travel experience of Railway passengers by allowing them to book Delhi Metro Tickets at the rail ticket confirmation page clubbing it either with the source or destination station falling in the Delhi/NCR region. The passengers can also book Delhi metro tickets at a later stage via the booking history page. Flexible Cancellations have also been ensured.

Once the DMRC ticket is purchased by the railway passenger, one DMRC QR code per passenger will be printed/available in the Electronic Reservation Slip of IRCTC.

The novel step will save valuable time of the rail passengers at DMRC stations by avoiding long queues while purchasing DMRC tickets.

This Landmark Initiative of IRCTC, DMRC and CRIS aims to provide comprehensive seamless travel solutions enhancing customer convenience by ease of ticket booking and promoting digitalization, environment friendly and efficient transportation systems.

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Bangalore Metro: Siemens & RVNL Consortium Bags Rs. 766 Crore Electrification Contract for Phase 2

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Siemens Limited, as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has secured a Rs. 766 Crore electrification contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for Bengaluru Metro Phase 2, spanning over 58 kilometres connecting Bengaluru Airport terminal to Central Silk Board via KR Puram.

Cost

The total order value is approximately Rs. 766 crore. Siemens Limited’s share as part of the consortium is approximately Rs. 558 crore.

Scope of Contract:

Under this contract, Siemens Limited will design, engineer, install and commission rail electrification technologies as well as a digital solution comprising Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The project covers 30 stations spanning over 58 kilometres connecting Bengaluru Airport terminal to the Central Silk Board via KR Puram and two depots.

Siemens’ Increasing Footprints

With this order, Siemens is present in 11 out of 20 cities that have a Metro in India. Gunjan Vakharia, Head of Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said, “As part of our continued efforts towards nation-building through sustainable rail transportation, we are proud to be associated with BMRCL on the electrification of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 project.

The implementation of Phase 2 will significantly contribute to sustainable urban development in Bengaluru, catering to the requirements of commuters and Metro Rail authorities. We express our gratitude to BMRCL for entrusting Siemens in their journey of creating a safer, greener and smarter transport for Bengaluru.”

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RRTS Corridor: NCRTC Managing Director Inspects Meerut South – Sarai Kale Khan Stretch

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09/07/2024

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor — Image Credit: NCRTC

Delhi (Metro Rail News): NCRTC Managing Director Mr Shalabh Goyal conducted an inspection of the RRTS corridor from Meerut South Station to Sarai Kale Khan Station in Delhi. He was accompanied by the NCRTC Director and other officials during this visit.

The inspection began at Meerut South Station, where construction has been completed, and Namo Bharat trains will soon commence operations. Mr Goyal closely examined the station’s operational preparations and reviewed the parking facilities.

Meerut Metro will also start from this station, enhancing convenience for residents traveling from Meerut South to Modipuram. The station features three platforms: two for Namo Bharat trains and one for Meerut Metro. An 8 km section from Modi Nagar North Station to Meerut South will soon be open to the public, allowing residents to reach Ghaziabad from Meerut South in minutes. Currently, trial runs for Namo Bharat trains are ongoing between Modi Nagar North and Meerut South stations.

Following this, Mr Goyal inspected the corridor from Modi Nagar North to Sahibabad, the operational section of the RRTS, and travelled on a Namo Bharat train. During this intensive inspection, he interacted with the station controllers, train operators, and other operational staff to understand their daily challenges. He experienced passenger-centric facilities such as push buttons, PSD, stretcher space, and the train’s high speed. He praised the cleanliness of the stations and urged officials to continuously improve cleanliness standards.

Operational Route

Currently, Namo Bharat trains operate across eight stations in the 34 km section from Sahibabad to Modi Nagar North. With the upcoming commencement of services from Modi Nagar North to Meerut South, the operational section will extend to 42 km including 9 RRTS stations.

Mr Goyal also inspected the ongoing construction works at New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan elevated stations in the Delhi section. He assessed the challenges faced by officials in the rapid construction work and motivated them, emphasizing strict adherence to safety and security norms.

Delhi Section of RRTS corridor

The Delhi section of the RRTS corridor spans 14 km, with 9 km elevated and 5 km underground. The underground section includes the construction of Anand Vihar Station. The viaduct construction in the Delhi section is complete, and the three under-construction stations are nearing completion. Efforts to integrate these stations with other transport modes are also underway.

Mr. Goyal highlighted that the construction of the country’s first RRTS will spur development in Delhi-NCR and provide a high-speed public transport system for residents, with NCRTC personnel playing a crucial role in this development.

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Mumbai Metro: MMRC Extends Trials to Siddhivinayak Station on Line 3

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Mumbai (Metro Rail News): On July 4, 2024, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) extended the trial operations on Mumbai Metro’s Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, to include the stretch from Dadar station to Siddhivinayak station.

For the trials, the MMRC deployed an 8-coach metro train manufactured by Alstom. The train ran at a low speed of 10 km/h up to Siddhivinayak station. The distance between Dadar station and Siddhivinayak station is 1.1 km, while the distance to BKC station is 5.4 km.

Objective of Trial Run

The main aim behind the trial run was to check for Schedule of Dimensions (SoD) clearances. It is done to ensure that the train interacts with the civil structure and there are no physical barriers along the route.

Construction Details

Continental Engineering Corp – ITD Cementation – Tata Projects consortium constructed the twin tunnels for this section under the package UGC-04 which runs 6.08 km connecting Dharavi to Worli.

In October 2020, TBM S-1074 (Krishna 2) (Krishna 1) completed tunnelling for the 1106 m up-line tunnel, and its trials are yet to be started. In December 2020, Herrenknecht TBM-1073 completed its tunneling for 1126 m down line, running from Siddhivinayak to Dadar.

Delayed Construction of Mumbai’s Line 3

Mumbai’s Line 3 is lagging behind schedule, given that other Indian metro projects typically take about two years to complete system installation, station architectural finishing, and testing after the final tunnel breakthrough.

In contrast, the Uttar Pradesh Rail Metro Corporation (UPRMC) in Agra took only 2 months to start its commercial operations. Line 1’s priority Corridors’ final breakthrough was recorded on December 29, 2023, and the travel to passengers on the line opened on March 6, 2024.

Recent Updates About Mumbai Metro Line 3

In March 2024, Integrated train testing on Phase 1, running from Aarey Colony to Bandra Kurla Complex, with 10 stations, started. Also, the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) has just completed the Line 3 rolling stock testing.

All the stations of Phase 1 are left for architectural finishing work. Mock drills at all stations of Phase 1 are scheduled for the upcoming weeks so that MMRC can get the fire department’s NOC to start its operations.

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Pune Metro: First Pile Cap Successfully Cast for PCMC – Nigdi Extension

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09/07/2024

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Pune (Metro Rail News): On 6 July, Maha Metro successfully cast the first pile cap for the 4.5 km long Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) – Nigdi Extension of the 16.589 km Purple Line of Pune Metro.

This achievement was recorded at PMP Anna Bhau Sathe Bus Terminal near Bhakti Shakti Chowk. This achievement comes in under four months after the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) awarded a Rs. 339.23 crore contract for Pune Metro Phase 1 Extension Package C-01 to Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL).

This extension will include 151 spans and 1181 segments. These will be cast at Talegaon’s yard location.

Key Figures About Pune Metro:

Operational: 29.77 km (PCMC to Civil Court, Vanaz to Ramwadi)

Under Construction: 31 km (Civil Court to Swargate, PCMC to Nigdi, Hinjewadi to Civil Court)

Approved: 0 km

Proposed: 106.5 km (Swargate to Katraj, Phase 2)

Production Details of PCMC

Pune Metro Project

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation prepared the DPR for Pune Metro’s Phase 1 project, which spans 31.254 km and features 2 corridors with 29 stations.

Additionally, a new corridor is being constructed by Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). This new Line will connect the Hinjewadi and Civil Court.

The detailed project report (DPR) for the Pune Metro Phase 2 project has not been prepared yet. However, it is expected to include new corridors and extensions of existing metro lines to areas such as Katraj, Chandni Chowk, Kharadi, Hadapsar, Loni Kalbhor, Khadakwasla, and Warje.

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DMRC and RVNL Join Hands to Provide Consultancy Services in India & Abroad

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08/07/2024

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New Delhi (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and jointly work as a Project Service Provider for Design, Construction and Consultancy Projects in India and Abroad.

The MoU was officially signed by Dr P.K.Garg, Director (Business Development) DMRC and Mr Rajesh Prasad, Director Operations, RVNL, in the presence of other senior officials.

The Objective of the MoU between DMRC & RVNL

This partnership aims to synergise the joint efforts of DMRC and RVNL in the upcoming projects in India and abroad as Project Service Providers for Metro/ Railways/ High-Speed Rail/ Highways/ Mega-Bridges/ Tunnels/ Institutional Buildings/ Workshops or Deports/ S&T works/ Railway Electrification.

The MoU covers a wide range of infrastructure projects. The two organisations will work together to develop new projects by sharing their expertise and capabilities as they have a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects. This collaboration between DMRC and RVNL will help to develop new projects in India and abroad.

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Mumbai Metro: JICA Provides Rs 4,657 Crore Funding for Line 3

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06/07/2024

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Loan agreement signed between JICA and GOI

On 5 July, Mumbai’s first fully underground metro Line (Aqua Line) received a substantial boost as the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Signed a Rs. 4,657 crore loan agreement with the Government of India for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project. This agreement represents the fifth and final instalment of the official development assistance (ODA) loan for the Mumbai Metro Line 3.

Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance, and Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India, signed the loan agreement.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 Project Cost

On February 29, 2024, the Government of India approved the Line 3 project with a revised cost of Rs 37,276 crore. As per Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the implementing agency for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project, the first loan instalment was received on September 7, 2013, from JICA. The fifth instalment of Rs. 4,657 crore signifies the completion of the funding for the project.

Mumbai Metro Line 3

Mumbai Metro’s Line 3, or Aqua Line, covers a total distance of 33.5 km, connecting Aarey Colony with Cuffe Parade via BKC. This line features 27 stations, 26 of which are underground and 1 at-grade station. Aqua Line will become operational in Phases. The operations in Phase 1 which spans from Aarey to BKC are expected to commence this year.

Once fully operational, the Aqua Line will provide substantial time savings for commuters. The journey from Domestic Airport station to Cuffe Parade station, which currently takes over 2 hours due to traffic, will be reduced to just 45 minutes by metro.

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KSM Secures UPMRC Metro Bhawan’s Construction Contract

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05/07/2024

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DMRC Metro bhawan — Representation Image

On July 1, KSM Bashir Mohammad and Sons emerged as L1 (Lowest Bidder) for Package LKCC-15 to carry out the construction work of the Metro Bhawan headquarters of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) in Lucknow.

Currently, UPMRC’s headquarters is located in a three-story building in Ambedkar Park. As UPMRC manages the metro networks in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra, the need for a larger space has become essential to ensure efficient operations. To meet this requirement, a new building will be constructed near the Sachivalaya Station of the Lucknow Metro.

Additionally, the new UPMRC headquarters will feature an Operational Control Centre (OCC) for Lucknow Metro to manage train operations for Corridor 1. This corridor spans 22.8 km, linking Lucknow CCS Airport with Munshi Pulia through 23 stations.

Brief Scope of Work:

The work under this package involves the design and construction of the Metro Bhawan cum OCC Building near Sachivalaya metro station in Lucknow. It includes structural work, architectural finishing, plumbing, drainage, external development, road works, electrical and mechanical works, HVAC systems, fire detection, and fire fighting systems.

Following are the bidders for the package LKCC-15:

Firm	Bid Value
KSM Bashir Mohammad and Sons	101.79 crore
Lisha Engineers	104.19 crore
Quality Buildcon	124.27 crore

Bidding Process:

In March 2024, UPMRC called for bids for package LKCC-15 with an estimated cost of Rs. 120.80 crore and a 600-day deadline. In May, UPMRC opened the technical bids, revealing 3 bidders for this package.

KSM placed a bid of Rs. 101.79 crore, substantially lower than UPMRC’s estimate of Rs. 120.80 crore. So, it’s likely that UPMRC will award the contract to KSM soon.

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Tricity Metro Project: MoHUA Approves Underground Route for Chandigarh Section

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05/07/2024

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The Tricity Metro project linking Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula received a major boost from the centre. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) gave approval for running all metro lines underground in Chandigarh from sectors 1 to 30. This decision aims to preserve the city’s heritage and architectural integrity.

This decision stemmed from the recommendations of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee’s sub-panel, which emphasised the preservation of the city’s heritage.

As per the report prepared by RITES for the 154-km Metro network across the Tricity, the corridor was originally planned to feature elevated tracks and stations.

The newly sanctioned proposal for Chandigarh’s metro network incorporates roughly 8 kilometres of elevated tracks from a planned 20 kilometres. The decision was made with careful consideration to preserve the city’s aesthetic landscape.

Phase 1 of the Tricity Metro Project will feature 3 corridors that will run through Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. The corridor passing through Chandigarh’s heritage sectors (1 to 30) is planned to be constructed underground. By situating this segment underground, the project aims to minimise visual disruption and maintain the city’s iconic urban landscape. The work of Phase 1 is likely to commence by 2027.

On the other hand, the other two corridors in Phase 1 of the Tricity Metro Project will feature elevated sections, with some segments also running underground.

Looking ahead to Phase 2, which focuses on Mohali and Panchkula, the plan primarily includes elevated sections.

Funding of Tricity Metro Project

The Tricity Metro Project will finance approximately 20% of its funding from each of the states involved, Haryana and Punjab, with an additional 20% contributed by the central government. The remaining 60% of the estimated Rs 10,570 crore project cost will be secured through loans from a lending agency.

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