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Pune Metro: Maha Metro Unveils Plans to Boost Revenue

27/03/2024

PUNE (Metro Rail News): Officials of Maha Metro have announced their plans to boost revenue through branding and advertising strategies on Line 1 and Line 2 of Pune Metro. The officials aim to bring sustainable additional income to Maha-Metro through non-ticket fare revenue. These advertising strategies will benefit local businesses and advertisers in Pune.

Advertisers have received co-branding rights for several metro stations, including Nal Stop, Garware College, Phugewadi, Pune Railway Station, Ruby Hall Clinic, and Kalyani Nagar. Additional advertisement spaces inside and outside the metro stations have been marked off and allotted to contractors.

Maha-Metro released a proposal for licensing semi-naming rights, train wrapping, and advertisement rights for a 15-year period. These rights include spaces at entry-exit points, walls, exteriors, pillars, bridges, foot-overbridges, and train sets. The estimates for these rights vary from station to station.

Current Annual Revenue

The current annual revenue of Maha-Metro is ₹55 to ₹72 lakh from stations on line 2 and line 1. These lines serve 80,000 to 85,000 passengers daily. The fare structure on the Vanaz to Ramwadi corridor ranges from ₹10 to ₹35, while the fare structure on the PCMC to Civil Court corridor ranges from ₹10 to ₹30. The Khadki, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Yerawada metro stations are under construction. It is planned that these metro stations will function within six months.

The available areas for external advertising in underground stations will include entry-exit structures, parking spaces, and designated areas.

Maha-Metro expects a significant boost in revenue in the upcoming years with the increase in advertising opportunities along with the increasing ridership in Pune Metro.

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Nevomo and Umeandus Technologies Amplifying India’s Transportation System with MagRail Booster

Staff Reporter

26/03/2024

Wladyslaw T. Bartoszewski, Wybren van der Vaart, Ravneet S. Phokela, Edvardas Bumsteinas, Kamal Bali

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Nevomo, a European deep-tech company and the developer of innovative, MagRail technology, and Umeandus Technologies, an Indian company specializing in the development of an Automated Container Evacuation System (ACES) have launched a partnership aimed at identifying, piloting and deploying their combined technologies to increase virtual capacity across India’s ports railways, and freight distribution facilities.

‘We are very pleased to work with Nevomo to transform surface transportation and logistics infrastructure with next-generation technologies of e-FTS, Carri-Port and Directport. Technology intervention is important to achieve resource optimization for the sustainable circular economy. Umeandus’s efforts are focused on enhancing land and space productivity, and reducing the energy intensity of surface transportation especially for freight in helping achieving net zero targets faster’, said Rajeev Chanan-CEO & MD Umeandus Technologies.

The use of MagRail Booster technology for this market segment will enable ports to achieve significantly higher capacity, performance and sustainability in the foreseeable future. This type technology intervention will assist in India developing low-cost solutions to aid its aim of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2027 and the third largest economy in the world. This collaboration will enable additional infrastructure capacity needed for the quick, easy, clean and efficient movement of goods and materials essential to the new trade corridor between India the Middle East and Europe.

‘The development of 21^st Century technology retrofitted to existing infrastructure will enable India to upgrade and get ‘’more for less’’ from its existing ports and rail infrastructure. This collaboration between India and Poland, exemplifies the cooperative effort envisioned to support the trade link announced during last year’s G20 Summit which consists of a crucial land sea-bridge corridor to enable the smooth flow of trade and bolster supply chain resilience necessary to strengthen trade ties between India, the European Union’, said Harj Dhaliwal, Chief Business and Capital Programmes Officer atNevomo.

MagRail allows a unique incremental approach to modernizing and improving existing networks. Nevomo’s technology is a major technological breakthrough allowing railways to significantly increase their capacity and efficiency at low cost and assist in reducing CO2 emissions in transport networks terminals and ports. The deployment of MagRail technology within the existing rail infrastructure, allows it to be to be considered as the preferred technology for legacy transport systems making them greener, faster, more efficient and interoperable ready for the 21st century.

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BMRCL Leasing Out Excess OFC to Expand Revenue

Staff Reporter

26/03/2024

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): From April 1, BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) will initiate a five-year contract to lease its excess optical fiber cables to internet service providers, multi-system operators, and telecom operators. This arrangement will cover the metro network entailing Phase-I, Phase-I extensions, and Phase-II (Reach-5), comprising Purple, Green, and Yellow lines.

Chief Public Relations Officer, BMRCL, BL Yashwanth Chavan, said that the current 5-year contract for seven contractors using BMRCL cables to provide connectivity to their customers using the Metro network will expire on March 31st. Additionally, the Bangalore Metro made an annual non-fare box revenue of Rs 4.5 crore.

Name of the telecom firms getting new contract:

Hathway Digital Ltd.
Sify Technologies
Shyam Spectra
Hathway Cable
Datacom Ltd.

The new contract covers the Bommasandra line to RV Road ranging 42.3km Phase 1 and all extensions launched afterwards.

Operators’ deployment of each cable tray per station costs Rs 17,00 per month, while the maintenance charges per pair of Kilometres are Rs 700 per month.

Chavan adds that Sify Technologies has quoted the highest bid of Rs 5,040 per pair km per month, implying the rate for the rest of the companies. BMRCL is looking forward to an enhanced revenue of Rs 5 crore.

Leasing out the space for commercial establishments inside Metro stations or parking contractors, along with leasing out optical fiber cables, is expected to fetch a decent amount of revenue.

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RVNL and YFC-BBG JV Bids for Civil Construction Contracts C-06 & C-08 of Nagpur Metro Phase 2

Staff Reporter

26/03/2024

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and YFC Projects—BBG Infrastructure JV are the only two bidders for the Nagpur Metro Phase 2 civil construction contracts C-06 and C-08.

The civil construction contracts floated by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO) include the construction of 16 elevated metro stations, with Reach 2B, 3A, and 4A in the Kemptee corridor, Hinga corridor, and Kapsi corridor, respectively.

Separate packages will be issued to construct elevated viaducts connecting these stations.

Both bids were invited between Jan – Feb 2024, with a deadline of 900 days (i.e. 2.5 years).

Nagpur Metro's Phase II Map — Nagpur Metro’s Phase II Map

Package C-06

Estimated cost: Rs. 307.34 crore

Scope:

Construction of 7 elevated metro stations, Aqua Line (Reach 3A). The stations’ names are Mount View, Rajiv Nagar, Wanadongri, APMC, Raipur, Hingna Bus Station, and Hingna.
Construction of 3 elevated metro stations, Aqua Line (Reach 4A). The stations’ names are Pardi, Kapsi Khurd, and Transport Nagar.

Package C-08

Estimated cost: Rs. 203.75 crore

Scope:

Construction of 6 elevated metro stations in Orange Line’s northern extension (Reach 2B).
The stations’ names are Cantonment, Kamptee Police Station, Kamptee Municipal Council, Dragon Palace, Golf Club, and Kanhan River Metro Station.

Bids submitted for technical evaluation can take a couple of months to process.

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Afcons Infrastructure Secures Contract for Kochi Metro’s Pink Line Phase 2 Project

Narendra Shah

24/03/2024

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Afcons Infrastructure emerged as the selected bidder for the Kochi Metro Rail Limited’s (KMRL) Phase 2 construction project, specifically for Package KBC3, which focuses on developing the new Pink Line. The announcement came after Afcons was identified as the sole technically qualified contender, placing them in a favorable position for the contract ahead of the financial bid opening. Competing bids from the consortium of KEC International and Sadbhav Engineering, along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), were disqualified in December 2023 for not meeting the technical requirements outlined in the tender.

The Phase 2 expansion introduces an 11.2 km elevated line, dubbed the Pink Line, which will feature 11 new stations stretching from JLN Stadium to Kakkanad and Infopark, often referred to as Smart City. The specific segment of the project, Package KBC3, includes the construction of a viaduct and ten stations between Palarivattom Junction and Infopark, excluding certain elements like architectural finishes and entry/exit structures, which will be addressed in subsequent packages.

KMRL had initially called for bids in September 2023 without disclosing the estimated cost, setting a completion deadline of 600 days. Though not officially confirmed, it’s understood that Afcons placed a bid of Rs. 2137.01 crore. The final approval of the contract is pending, awaiting confirmation of a USD 122.3 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which had conducted its final appraisal review on February 29, 2024, following a concept review on November 7, 2023.

The stations planned along the Pink Line include a new station box at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium adjacent to the Blue Line, and stops at Palarivattom Junction, Alinchuvadu, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, Padamughal, Kakkanad Junction, Cochin SEZ, Chittethukara, KINFRA Park, and Infopark/Smart City, which will link to the Kochi Water Metro. The timeline and detailed financial implications of Afcons’ bid relative to KMRL’s estimates remain uncertain, pending formal contract approval and loan acquisition from AIIB.

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PINI India Wins Pune Metro’s Swargate – Katraj Section Design Contract

Narendra Shah

24/03/2024

PUNE (Metro Rail News): PINI India Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL) has recently secured a contract valued at Rs. 6.84 crore to deliver Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services for the extension of Pune Metro Purple Line from Swargate to Katraj.

Under Package DDC-02R, PINI will undertake a comprehensive range of tasks, including architectural design, tunnel ventilation, environmental simulation, building management, and electrical and mechanical services, for the 5.46 km extension of Line-1.

This underground extension, part of the Pune Metro Phase 1 Extension or Phase 1A project, encompasses three stations at Market Yard (Gultekdi), Saibaba Nagar, and Katraj. The contract, awarded by MahaMetro, is pending approval from the Central Government’s Public Investment Board (PIB).

The bidding process for the DDC service initially commenced with Package DDC-02 in November 2023. However, it was subsequently cancelled and reinvited as DDC-02R in December 2023, with a contract period of 60 months. Following the opening of technical bids in January, five firms, including PINI India Pvt. Ltd., qualified for the financial round.

The final contract value stands at Rs. 6,84,70,000.00.

MahaMetro has outlined a detailed scope for the appointed Detail Design Consultant, covering various aspects such as architectural and tunnel ventilation system design, environmental control system, building management system, and electrical and mechanical services for the Swargate to Katraj Corridor of the Pune Metro Rail Project.

This development signifies a significant step forward in Pune’s metro expansion, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and modern infrastructure for the city.

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GMRC Introduces Special Paper Tickets at ₹50 for IPL Matches in Ahmedabad

Staff Reporter

23/03/2024

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): In view of the upcoming scheduled IPL-2024 cricket matches on 24th & 31st March 2024 and 04th April 2024 at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has decided to extend the timings of metro train services from 06:20 AM to 12:00 midnights on mentioned days of IPL day/night matches from Motera Stadium Metro Station to all operational stations of both lines.

In addition, to facilitate and provide hassle-free travelling to passengers, GMRC has introduced a special paper ticket to be used for return journey purpose on the day of IPL matches. Salient Features pertaining to Special Paper Tickets are listed below:

The fare of the Special Paper Ticket will be Flat ₹ 50 per person, which can be used to travel from Motera Stadium Metro Station and Sabarmati Metro Station to any operational Metro stations of Ahmedabad Metro on both lines till extended hours of revenue operations.
Special Paper tickets can be purchased in advance at Motera Stadium Metro Station and Sabarmati Metro Station from 08:00 hrs. onwards on the day of IPL Matches to avoid the waiting time for purchase of return travel tickets in the evening.
Entry with Contactless Smart Tokens, Contactless Smart Card (GMRC Travel Card and NCMC card)
will also be available as usual on regular fare up to 10:00 PM.

All the prevailing Rules/Procedures of GMRC in this regard shall be applicable.

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Cengrs Commences Geotechnical Work for Gurugram Metro HUDA – Cyber City Line

Narendra Shah

23/03/2024

First borehole for Geotechnical Investigation in Gurugram opposite Millennium City Centre Metro Station.

GURUGRAM (Metro Rail News): Gurugram Metro’s ambitious project to establish a new 28.50 km ring line connecting HUDA (Millennium) City Centre with DLF Cybercity took a significant step forward as Cengrs Goetechnica initiated geotechnical soil investigation work on Wednesday.

Approved by the Indian Government’s Union Cabinet in June 2023, this entirely elevated line boasts 27 stations across both new and old Gurugram. The project falls under the jurisdiction of the newly formed Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. (GMRL).

Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC) entrusted Cengrs with the crucial task of conducting geotechnical investigations for the line’s first phase. Awarded in February 2024, the Rs. 53.90 lakh contract involves drilling 130 boreholes, collecting samples, and analyzing soil profiles along the 12.76 km stretch from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9.

The insights gleaned from Cengrs’ investigation will be pivotal in shaping the civil construction tender documents, enabling infrastructure companies to make well-informed financial bids and employ suitable machinery, methods, and technology during construction.

The mainline spanning 26.65 km will seamlessly connect Millennium City Centre and Cybercity through 26 stations. Additionally, a 1.85 km spur will link Basai Village to Dwarka Expressway, facilitating access to the depot.

However, progress on the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract for the project faced a setback as HMRTC received only one bid from SYSTRA MVA Consulting India earlier this week. The fate of the bid remains uncertain, casting doubts on the possibility of commencing civil construction in 2024 due to the extensive time required for detailed designs and the subsequent bidding process.

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Asis Elektronik Secures AFC Contract for Bhopal & Indore Metros

Narendra Shah

23/03/2024

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Asis Elektronik ve Bilişim Sistemleri A.Ş, based in Turkey, emerged as the lowest bidder today for the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) contract (Package BHIN-07-01) for the Phase 1 projects of Bhopal Metro and Indore Metro.

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MPMRCL) awarded this contract under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The selected contractor will handle the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the end-to-end Open Loop EMV (RuPay/Master/Visa) NCMC card-based AFC system and QR code-based ticketing. Each device will be linked to a central back-office AFC system.

Tenders for this contract were invited by MPMRCL in March 2022, with a deadline of 4 years and an estimated value of Rs. 230 crore. The technical bids, opened in February, revealed 3 bidders. Shellinfo, a recent winner of two AFC contracts for Chennai Metro Phase 2, was disqualified during the evaluation process.

Financial Bid Values:

Asis Elektronik ve Bilişim Sistemleri A.Ş: Rs. 186.52 crore
NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.: Rs. 204.57 crore

The contract scope includes designing, manufacturing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining an open-loop EMV NCMC card and QR code-based Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System for the Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail Projects.

Asis Elektronik’s bid of Rs. 186.52 crores was significantly below MPMRCL’s estimate, indicating a likely contract award in the coming weeks without a lengthy financial bid evaluation period.

In the past, Asis Elektronik has secured contracts for Phase 1 of Pune Metro in partnership with HDFC Bank, Kochi Metro Phase 1 in 2017 in collaboration with Axis Bank, and Line-3 of Mumbai Metro in January 2019 in conjunction with Kalindee Rail Nirman.

In October 2022, State Bank of India (SBI) was the sole bidder for the financial banking contract for both Indore and Bhopal Metros’ AFC systems. The current status of this contract award is unknown. If you have any information regarding the status of this contract, please leave a comment below.

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KPIL – Gulermak JV Secures Rs. 769 Cr Contract for Bhopal Metro’s First Underground Package BH-04

Staff Reporter

22/03/2024

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MPMRCL) awarded Kalpatru Projects International Limited (KPIL)-Gulermak JV a contract worth Rs. 769 crores on March 14, 2024, for the underground tunnelling and construction of Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line.

The BH-04 package of Bhopal Metro Phase 1 involves twin tunnels spanning 3.39 km. It links Sindhi Colony Station to Aish Bagh Crossing Station via two underground stations, Bhopal Junction Station and Nadra Bus Stand. MPMRCL mandates that KPIL—Gulermak JV use at least two tunnel boring machines for six tunnels.

Contract

Tender Notification No: 1065/MPMRCL/2023/Package BH-04.

Date: 17.05.2023

Estimated cost – Rs. 892 crore.

Construction deadline – 3.5 years.

Assignment

The project entails designing and constructing twin tunnels (Up & Down by Shield TBM), cut & cover, cross passages with or without sumps, ramps, and two underground stations for the Bhopal Metro project, including architectural finishing, water supply, sanitary installation, and drainage works along the underground section from Chainage 28+375 to 31+765 for Bhopal Metro Rail Project.

Bids and Bidders

Firm	Bid (Rs. in Crore)
KPIL – Gulermak JV	768.99
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)	823.14
ITD Cementation India	835.46
Afcons Infrastructure (AIL)	847.26
Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL)	869.38
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC)	917.54

Construction is supported by financing, secured through a €400 million, i.e. Rs. 3,584 crore (approx.) loan from the European Investment Bank in December 2019.

Package BH-04 marks the final civil package for Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line, following previous awards for BH-01 (AIIMS to Subhash Nagar’s viaduct), BH-02 (AIIMS to Subhash Nagar’s stations), BH-03 (Subhash Nagar to Aish Bagh Ramp and Sindhi Colony Ramp to Karond Circle) and BH-06 (construction of a ramp leading to the Subhash Nagar Depot).

The financial bid opening remains pending for the Blue Line’s Package BH-05, which involves constructing the 12.915 km elevated line between Bhadbhada Chauraha and Ratnagiri Tiraha.

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