JSPL Bags Rs. 155.87 Cr Contract to Supply Head Hardened Rails for Delhi Metro Phase-IV

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DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) awarded Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. a Rs. 155.87 crore contract to manufacture and supply 16,935 metric tonnes of Head Hardened Rails for the Delhi Metro’s Phase IV corridors on March 12, 2024.

Complying with Indian Railway’s Standard Specification for flat bottom rails IRS: T-12-2009, the package offers 60E1 – 1080 grade tracks produced with a specialised heat treatment. Ensuring enhanced strength, reduced residual stress, prolonged track life, and minimised maintenance, promising superior performance and durability.

Originally invited bids for DT-02 in Feb 2022 with a 540-day deadline were cancelled, being technically non-responsive. Bidders for DT-02R were re-invited in July 2023 with a 365-day deadline. Technical bids were started in October 2023 to reveal four bidders, whereas Financial bids started in February 2024.

Contract

Contract no. – DT-02R
Manufacturing & Supply of 16935 Metric Tonne Head Hardened Rails UIC 60/60 E-1 (Class-A), 1080 Grade, IRS-T-12-2009, CIF basis / Ex. Works basis for Delhi Metro Rail Project – Phase IV Corridors given below:

(i) Line-8 Extn. – Janakpuri West to R.K.Ashram

(ii) Line-7 Extn. Maujpur to Majlis Park

(iii) Line-10 – Tughlakabad to Aerocity

Financial bids and bidders

Firm	Bid (Rs. in Crore)
JSPL	155.87
Mitsui & Co.	196.71
ArcelorMittal Espana	205.45
Voestalpine Rail Technology	227.45

The retendered contract includes 65.1 km of Priority Corridors of the 85.86 km Phase IV DMRC Project. It contains one new line (23.62 km Golden line: Aerocity—Tughlakabad) and the extension of the Magenta Line (28.92 km Janakpuri West—R.K. Ashram) and Pink Line (12.58 km Mukundpur—Maujpur).

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Industry Event Update: Symbroj Media Announces the Rescheduling of InnoMetro – 4th Edition

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Symbroj Media Pvt. Ltd., the organizing team of InnoMetro, announced the rescheduling of its 4th Edition. Initially slated for May 24th-25th, 2024, the 4th Edition of InnoMetro will now take place on May 21 & 22nd, 2024 with the venue remaining the same, Hotel Vivanta, New Delhi. This decision has been made by InnoMetro’s organizing committee to ensure all stakeholders get the maximum benefit from the event.

Reason for Rescheduling:

The decision to reschedule has been made in light of the Lok Sabha election scheduled for May 25th, 2024, in Delhi. The elections may cause Potential logistical challenges and disruption which may impact travel, accommodation, and overall event experience. The decision to reschedule InnoMetro will ensure the convenience of its valued participants.

Ensuring Smooth Transition:

The organizing team stated “We understand that this adjustment may necessitate changes to your plans and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Rest assured, the InnoMetro team is fully committed to facilitating a smooth transition and stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to accommodate the new schedule.”

Save the New Dates:

With the new dates being announced, all those interested in attending shall mark their calendars in accordance with the new dates i.e., 21st & 22nd May 2024. The venue remains unchanged at Hotel Vivanta, New Delhi along with all other details also remaining the same.

Thank You for the Cooperation:

The organizing team sincerely appreciates the patience, understanding, and unwavering support from the industry as they strive to deliver an unparalleled experience to all the attendees and mark new horizons of innovations unfolding in the metro & railways industry.

Contact Us:

For any queries or concerns, you can reach out to the organizing team of InnoMetro at – editor@metrorailnews.in/sales@metrorailnews.in

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Ganesh Jivani Conferred with the Prestigious GEO’s Leadership Excellence Award 2024

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Ganesh Jivani, CEO of Matrix Comsec (L) Receiving the GEO Leadership Excellence Award 2024

VADODARA (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Employer’s Organization (GEO) has conferred the Excellence in Leadership award upon Ganesh Jivani at the award ceremony held at the Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club, Vadodara on 15th March 2024. The winners were selected after a thorough evaluation of applications and presentations to the jury followed by questions.

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Sharing his perspective on this recognition, Ganesh Jivani, said, “It is indeed an honor to win this prestigious award and I thank GEO, Vadodara for choosing me for this recognition. Matrix is on a mission to build world-class high-performance technology solutions and offer them to the entire world. I am humbled by this award and it motivates me to work harder on this journey.”

About Matrix

Established in 1991, Matrix stands as a leading provider of Security and Telecom solutions tailored to the needs of modern enterprises. Driven by technology and guided by a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction, our organization remains at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving Security and Telecom industries.

With nearly 40% of our workforce dedicated to pioneering new products, Matrix has introduced cutting-edge solutions such as Video Surveillance Systems (Video Management Systems, Network Video Recorders, and IP Cameras), Access Control and Time-Attendance Systems, and Telecom Solutions (Unified Communications, IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP, GSM Gateways, and Communication Endpoints). These solutions are not only feature-rich and reliable but also adhere to stringent international standards.

Spanning across Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa, our global presence is bolstered by a network of over 4,000 channel partners. This extensive reach ensures that Matrix products meet the diverse needs of our customers, delivering unmatched reliability and durability.

In our pursuit of excellence, Matrix proudly holds ISO 27001:2013, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and 9001:2015 certifications, setting the benchmark for quality management standards. Additionally, our dedication to indigenous research and development and manufacturing has been recognized through prestigious accolades such as the ZED Quality Certification and DSIR Certification.

Trusted by customers across a spectrum of industries, Matrix continues to earn admiration for its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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Vossloh Bags BMRCL’s Rs. 29.9Cr. Contract to Supply Turnouts for Blue Line

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) awards Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Pvt. Ltd. Rs.29.9 crore Contract to supply Turnouts for Phase 2A and Phase 2B.

Assignment

The assignment entailed in the contract ranges from designing to manufacturing & supplying standard Gauge UIC 60 Turnouts for Phase 2A and 2B of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Specifications of the contract

Tender No.: BMRCL/Phase-2A & 2B/Turnouts /2023/101
BMRCL invites bids: December 2023
Deadline: 24 months (2 years)
Estimate: Rs. 37.40 crore

Awarded Contract

Date: March 15, 2024
Contract Value: Rs. 29,97,99,783.00

The pace of bidding and assigning the tender signifies the project’s impulse toward early completion.

Updates on Blue Line

Phase 2A links KR Puram to the Central Silkboard along the Outer Ring Road.

Construction contracts awarded – May 2021.

Completion targeted – June 2025.

Phase 2B is the airport-link section from Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli.

Construction contracts awarded – November 2021.

Completion targeted – 2024.

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Gurugram Metro Extension: Geotechnical Work Begins; Board Conducts First Meeting

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GURUGRAM (Metro Rail News): On Wednesday, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) conducted the first board meeting where it was decided that the company would appoint a full-time managing director. The MD would be appointed after the model code of conduct is revoked, i.e., after the Lok Sabha polls. All formalities related to handing over the project from HMRTC to GMRL were also completed.

Presently, TL Satyaprakash, managing director of the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC), who is also the chief administrator of Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), has been appointed as the managing director of GMRL. D Thara, additional secretary of Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been appointed as the chairperson of GMRL.

During the meeting, chairperson D Thara also asked the GMRL to focus on transit-oriented development along this metro line. It was decided that the metro authority would work in close coordination with the Department of Town and Country Planning to ensure that residents living around benefitted from the metro extension. Monetisation of land and development of infrastructure along the line will also be key objectives of this extension project.

The GMRL board also decided that a competition will soon be organised to design a logo for the Gurugram metro and to choose a tagline. The announcement of the competition will be made soon. It has been concluded that the decision regarding the appointment of a detailed design consultant will be taken within a month.

On February 16, PM Narendra Modi performed the inauguration of the Gurugram metro extension project in Rewari.

The Gurugram metro extension project would connect the Huda City metro station now called Millennium City Centre metro station to Cyber Hub through Subhash Chowk, Krishna Chowk, and Sector 22. The route would be a total of 28.5 kilometers long. The 26.65-kilometer loop would cover the entire old Gurugram. It also approved a 1.85 km prompt to the newly inaugurated Dwarka expressway. The route would include 27 stops and an interchange station. The 27 elevated metro stations would be located at Sector 45, Cyber Park, Sector 46, Sector 47, Sector 48, Technology Park, Udyog Vihar Phase 6, Sector 10, Sector 37, Basai, Sector 9, Sector 7, Sector 4, Sector 5, Ashok Vihar, Sector 3, Krishna Chowk, Palam Vihar Extension, Palam Vihar, Sector 23 A, Sector 22, and Udyog Vihar Phase 4. The estimated cost of the entire Metro project is ₹5,450 crore.

On Wednesday, the first trench to perform the geotechnical survey for the Gurugram metro project was dug near the Millennium City metro station earlier known as the HUDA metro station. The survey is expected to be completed in four to five months. Initially, the survey will be conducted for the first 14 kilometers. As part of the geotechnical survey, the consultant will provide a complete description of the soil and rocks along with the test result and analysis for every km of the stretch. The procedure of the survey will include digging boreholes in rocks underground, conducting standard penetration tests, collecting soil samples from boreholes, and recording the water table.

The Gurugram metro project was envisioned in 2017 but it has not been successful since then. The project has faced delays due to various changes in the route alignment and finalisation of the detailed project report (DPR). Residents of the city have been demanding a metro rail in Gurugram for several years as they have been using private vehicles to commute within the city due to the absence of a quality mass transport system.

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Patna Metro: TBM Mahavir Achieves First Tunnel Breakthrough in Phase I

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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.

Patna Metro 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.

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Pune Metro: Line 3 might extend till Loni Kalbhor; decision pending

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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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ICF to roll out 492 coaches for Amrit Bharat Trains

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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. of Manufacturing 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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Swiss-Indian Hyperloop Collaboration: Accelerating the Future of High-Speed Transport in India

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Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony

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.

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“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.

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“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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BMRCL Unveils Plans for a 250-Metre Skywalk Bridging Yellow and Blue Metro Line

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skywalk to connect metro and the BMTC terminal at Banashankari — Skywalk (For representation purpose)

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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