New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged-off the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line that would allow hassle free travel for around two lakh daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub in Haryana.
The extension of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is nearly Rs. 2,500 crore. Out of this, Rs. 1,557 crore was borne by the Haryana Government, the Centre contributed Rs. 537 crore, while the Delhi Metro provided Rs. 400 crore.
All these are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
“The nine-station metro corridor which was 95 per cent indigenously built will provide people a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility,” a Haryana government spokesperson said.
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, addressing a press conference on Saturday, had thanked the Prime Minister for “gifting” the Metro service which would take the city to “another level of progress” with better connectivity with other NCR towns.
He had also said that the Prime Minister would be announcing the go-ahead for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad by Metro.
TBM Mahavir achieved first breakthrough. P.C. -Sohel Ahammed
PATNA (Metro Rail News): The Patna Metro Phase 1 project has achieved a significant milestone with the first tunnel breakthrough of TBM Mahavir at Patna University Metro Station on the 14.05 km Line 2.
Package
This milestone marked the first tunnel breakthrough for the Patna Metro project within the 8 km underground Package PC-03, which connects Rajendra Nagar and Patna Junction Railway Station.
TBM
TBM DZ1090, nicknamed Mahavir, is a 6.65m diameter Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machine built by China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (CRCHI).
Assignment
Following the assembly, TBM Mahavir was lowered into its launching shaft at Moin-ul-Haq Station in March 2023. Subsequently, it was deployed for its first assignment with the aim to construct a 1494m portion of the down-line tunnel towards Patna University in April 2023.
Contract
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) awarded this Rs. 1989 crore contract to Larsen & Toubro in December 2021 with a 42-month deadline.
PatnaMetro Project
The 39.1 km long Patna Metro Phase 1 project features 2 corridors. Line 1 (East-West corridor) spans 16.86 km connecting with 14 stations, while Line 2 (North-South Corridor) covers 14.05 km linking Patna Junction Railway Station and New ISBT with 12 stations.
With the current progress, the priority section of the Patna Metro Phase I project is likely to be finalized by August 2024, while the entire Phase 1 is anticipated to be completed in 2027.
PUNE (Metro Rail News): Line 3 of the Pune Metro is under development by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) through a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Tata group. The development plan for line 3 included the connection of Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar. The new development plan was prepared, suggesting the extension of line 3 from Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor
The proposal was also made for the Hadapsar to Saswad road and the Race Course to Swargate metro lines. These metro lines will be 23 kilometers long.
The Divisional Commissioner of Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) had directed in a meeting that a single agency, either PMRDA or Maha Metro, should work on the metro line extension. He suggested PMRDA to appoint a consultant to examine the viability of doing this project through a public-private partnership (PPP).
As a result, the PMDRA appointed a consultancy to examine the economic viability of these routes. The consultancy submitted the project viability report about the extension of the route to PMRDA. The reports suggested that it is viable to extend line 3 from Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor, along with Pulgate to Swargate on a PPP basis.
The Metro line is going to be extended till Loni Kalbhor. However, the government has not decided yet whether the extension should be done by PMRDA or Maha Metro. The proposal will soon be sent for approval to the state government, after which the authority to execute the extension will be decided.
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Indian Railway plans to build more Amrit Bharat trains. The first Amrit Bharat Train was launched on 30 December 2023 to provide cheaper non-AC services.
The trains feature LHB sleeper class, general class, and SLR coaches. They are pulled by a locomotive customised with an orange and black paint scheme and fitted with a nose cone. Operating on a push-pull method, these trains have locomotives at both ends, allowing up to 130 kmph of speed.
No. ofManufacturing Unit
260 sleeper class coaches
176 general coaches
52 SLR coaches
Several additional amenities will be tested on the new trains, including enhanced berth aesthetics inspired by the Vande Bharat trains, upgraded toilet designs featuring bio-vacuum technology, installation of CCTV cameras, and improved ladders for accessing upper berths in sleeper-class coaches. Moreover, there is a consideration to explore the feasibility of installing an Internet of Things (IoT)-based water level monitor to regulate water usage in the toilets and washbasins onboard.
An official said the trains will be manufactured in the Rail Coach Factory, ICF (Integral Coach Factory), and Modern Coach Factory of railways. “The trains are being made because there is a demand for general-class coaches on express trains on many routes,” he added.
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DELHI (Metro Rail News): Swisspod Technologies and TuTr Hyperloop, with the governments of Switzerland and India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for developing and deploying Hyperloop technology in India. The goal is to advance sustainable high-speed transportation solutions.
Dr. Ralf Heckner, the Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, hosted the signing ceremony, which was held at the Swiss Residence in New Delhi. Ms. Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board of India, was the chief guest.
Swisspod, a Swiss transportation technology company and TuTr Hyperloop, a deep tech incubated startup at IIT Madras, collaborate to accelerate the research and development of hyperloop systems in India. Zeroing potential commercial hyperloop transportation routes and developing a strategic blueprint for finance and construction goals.
“Government support and incoming investments are driving the ongoing transformation of Indian Railways such that today we have upgraded processes and infrastructure to include semi-high speed trains like Vande Bharat. We will continue to work on incorporating technologies to further build our capacity and I am positive that in the coming decade we will be able to greatly enhance aspects like passenger experience and cargo transit guarantee. It is important not to lose sight of developments that will shape the future of transportation and Hyperloop is an exciting step towards breaking the high-speed transport mold. Safety is paramount and I am sure merging of tracks between great minds and productive energies of India and Switzerland will continue to prioritize it in the development of this technology”, Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairperson and CEO of the Railway Board of India, said.
Both companies plan to jointly design and fund a testing centre in India to refine hyperloop technology, facilitate various experiments, and validate its feasibility in real-world conditions.
“We are delighted that companies such as Swisspod Technologies are already paving the path for the private sector’s leadership in implementing the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement signed recently between the EFTA countries and India. With the right policy support and FTA agreement framework, I am positive that the economic ties between Switzerland and India will continue to strengthen. Hyperloop is an example of the emerging and exciting technologies of the future and we need to work together to realize the potential of these innovations for the betterment of society”, Swiss Ambassador Dr. Ralf Heckner said.
“TuTr Hyperloop is leveraging the IIT Madras ecosystem and working towards the development of an affordable, homegrown hyperloop solution with generous support from the Ministry of Railways. To realize this objective, TuTr has established a strong working relationship with strategic partners from the Indian industry to develop a full tech stack sub-scale pod prototype. This pod will be operational in the hyperloop test infrastructure facility that is being created at the IIT Madras Discovery Campus. I am very excited about this partnership with Swisspod which is a significant milestone in our journey that has the potential to hasten the introduction of a sustainable high-speed mobility system from India, for the world” – Dr. Aravind Bharadwaj, Co-Founder and CTO, TuTr Hyperloop, said.
“Switzerland and India have consistently enhanced their strategic partnership in the realm of the transportation sector. The signing of this MoU further fortifies the bonds between our nations and underscores our shared commitment to transformative progress. We are honored to contribute to this thriving alliance by advancing and deploying the hyperloop technology in India, transforming its transportation system and setting a global benchmark for innovation and sustainability”, Denis Tudor, CEO of Swisspod, said.
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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) reveals its plan for a 250-metre skywalk connecting the Yellow and Blue line Metro, a crucial link between two of Bengaluru’s major Metro networks. It will feature the first travelator installation within Namma Metro.
This development will ease the longstanding traffic congestion issue at the Central Silk Board Junction. Construction of three out of five ramps at the junction is expected to be completed by the end of May, easing traffic for vehicles travelling from Jayanagar-BTM Layout towards HSR Layout and Electronics City.
BMRCL says completing these new ramps will ease congestion due to the heavy traffic flow of Silk Road Junction at the intersection of Outer Ring Road and Hosur Road.
Also, the process of building India’s tallest sky deck has started as the civic agency Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has initiated issuing tenders for Detailed Project Reports (DPR) to estimate the construction cost of the ambitious 250-meter-long sky deck.
NGEF Byappanahalli near the Byappanahalli metro station and the Soap Factory in Yeshwanthpur are identified as two potential locations for the project.
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KANPUR (Metro Rail News): K S M Bashir Mohd. and Sons was awarded a Rs. 73.01 cr. Contract for civil construction and system work of the Agriculture University Depot & Workshop (Package KNPCC-14) of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1 project.
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) will build the train maintenance facility on 37.69 acres within Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology.
During the evaluation process, Vishnu Saran and Company and Quality Buildcon bids were disqualified due to their non-compliance with the tender conditions.
The Bidders and their Bid
Firm
Bid (Rs. Crore)
KSM Bashir Mohammad and Sons
86.15
Lisha Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
108.48
SMS India Pvt. Ltd.
118.02
KSM has built the Polytechnic Depot of Kanpur Metro Line1 and is currently building Delhi—Meerut RRTS’ Modipuram Depot and Indore Metro’s Gandhi Nagar Depot.
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LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Ceigall India Ltd. (CIL) has been awarded contracts by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) for the Kanpur and Agra Metro projects, marking the company’s vigorous entry into metro construction.
Kanpur Metro Line 2’s Contract KNPCC-12
For the Kanpur Metro, CIL has secured the KNPCC-12 contract valued at Rs. 427.11 crore, focusing on the civil construction of an 8.38 km stretch on Line-2, which spans from Agriculture University to Barra-8. This package, a part of the ambitious 32.38 km Kanpur Metro Phase 1 project, includes two key elevated sections encompassing 4.3 km of the total distance. The southern section will feature a 3.745 km viaduct connecting Double Pullia Ramp to Barra-8 with four elevated stations, while a shorter segment north of Rawatpur will include a single station at Agriculture University.
Bidding for KNPCC-12 began in November 2023 with an estimated project cost of Rs. 484 crore and a 30-month completion deadline. Ceigall emerged as the lowest bidder amongst five competitors, a pivotal moment highlighting the firm’s competitive edge and commitment to enhancing urban mobility in Kanpur.
Agra Metro’s AGCC-05 Contract for Sikandra Link
Additionally, CIL has been awarded the AGCC-05 contract for the Agra Metro, amounting to Rs. 266.94 crore. This contract encompasses the civil construction of a 3.725 km elevated section of the 29.40 km Agra Metro Phase 1 project, extending from RBS Ramp in Khandari to Sikandra with three stations along NH-19. This marks the completion of contracting for the main-line construction work of Line-1 from Taj East Gate to Sikandra.
The AGCC-05 bidding process initiated in November 2023, and with a swift turnaround from bid opening to contract awarding, Ceigall stood out among five bidders. This efficiency in the selection process underscores UPMRC’s confidence in Ceigall’s capabilities to deliver on such a critical infrastructure project.
These contracts signify Ceigall’s first ventures into metro construction, expanding their portfolio beyond their established presence in highway and expressway projects. The company is poised to start preliminary groundwork by the end of Q2 2024, with full-fledged construction anticipated to commence in Q3 2024.
For both the Kanpur and Agra metros, Ceigall’s involvement is a testament to their growing influence in the infrastructure sector, bringing new job opportunities and promising to accelerate the development of these vital urban mobility projects.
With both Kanpur and Agra metro projects moving forward, Ceigall’s dual contract win with UPMRC marks a significant milestone for the company and the cities involved, paving the way for modern, efficient, and sustainable urban transit solutions.
KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Jindal Stainless (India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer) supplies stainless steel for India’s first underwater metro line, which opened for the public recently. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated this landmark project on March 6, valued at INR ₹4,965 crore, upgrading the country’s transportation infrastructure.
The underwater metro, running from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan on the Green Line, covers 4.8 km under the river Hooghly in just 45 seconds. It forms part of the more significant East-West Metro corridor linking Howrah Maiden to Salt Lake Sector V, a major IT hub in West Bengal.
The tunnel constructed under the river for this metro line descends to a depth of 32 meters beneath the water level, showcasing the engineering marvel achieved through collaborative efforts.
Jindal Stainless supplies SS 301LN, a premium austenitic grade known for its corrosion resistance, for fabricating various components of the Kolkata Metro. Its corrosion resistance ensures minimal maintenance requirements, making it an ideal choice for long-term urban infrastructure projects.
“The launch of the underwater metro corridor in Kolkata stands as a powerful testament to India’s infrastructural capabilities. We congratulate the Government of India on achieving this milestone. The project not only augments connectivity but also exemplifies the transformative potential of stainless steel in urban infrastructure development.” says Mr. Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless.
The company also supplied stainless steel 301LN for the Meerut metro trainsets, a vital component of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). This technologically advanced metro system boasts stainless steel bodies and aims to revolutionise urban transportation. Its design speed of 135 kmph makes it the fastest metro train in India.
Jindal Stainless (Est. 1970), with an annual turnover of INR 35,700 crore (USD 4.30 billion) in FY23, emerged as India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer. It is targeting an annual melt capacity of 3 million tonnes in FY24.
Jindal Stainless’s dedication to sustainability is evident in its manufacturing processes. It prioritises scrap utilisation in electric arc furnaces, minimises greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes a circular economy. The company aims to reduce carbon emission intensity by 50% before FY 2035 and achieve Net Zero by 2050, reaffirming its commitment to a greener future.
With India’s journey of infrastructural development, Jindal Stainless continues to be a driving force. Powering monumental projects with sustainable stainless steel solutions, it is shaping the nation’s urban landscape for generations to come.
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Shri Prashant Mishra, Operational Director (UPMRC)
LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Shri Prashant Mishra has been appointed as Director (Operations), Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) on 16.03.2024. Prior to this, He worked as Principal Executive Director (Electrical) at National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for over 7 years. He was also instrumental in developing the first HSR Standards for India, setting up the Project, O&M organization & policies, and awarding a major first HSR Electrification contract.
An Electrical Engineer from the 1992 batch of the Indian Railway Service (IRSEE) with over thirty years of experience, during which he has been involved in numerous prestigious projects at the national and international levels. He successfully planned, designed, procured and executed 215 TKM (Track Kilometer) stretch of Railway electrification in Malaysia as Joint General Manager. He also worked as Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer in Kolkata Metro and as Director/3 Phase EMU & Metro at RDSO. His appointment is expected to add more momentum to UPMRC’s operational framework.
With the rapid expansion of metro networks across India, Mishra’s expertise in handling intricate infrastructural projects, with a deep-rooted knowledge of electrical systems, is expected to play a vital role in ensuring the flawless functioning of metro services in Uttar Pradesh.
Sushil Kumar, the Managing Director of UPMRC, felicitated Shri Prashant Mishra upon his appointment as Director (Operations) and stated that his expertise and experience will be an asset to UPMRC.
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LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRC) announces notification of 439 vacancies under advertisement no. UPMRC/ HR/ Rectt/ O&M/1/2024. Offering Executive category positions such as Assistant Manager, Assistant company secretary and Non-executive comprising Junior Engineer, Station Controller, Account Assistant, PR Assistant and Maintainer.
Important Dates:
Notification issued: March 13, 2024
Application commencement: March 20, 2024
Application deadline: April 19, 2024
Admit Card release: April 30, 2024
Examination dates (CBT): May 11, 12, and 14, 2024 (Tentative)
The age limit ranges from 21 to 28 years as of January 1, 2024, with age relaxation applicable according to norms.
Application fees for Gen/OBC/EWS candidates are Rs. 1180, and for SC/ST/PWD candidates, it is Rs. 826.
