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Jindal Stainless supplies stainless steel for India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata

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Jindal Stainless supplies stainless steel for India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata

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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UPMRC appoints Prashant Mishra as Director of Operations, anticipates operational advancements

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UPMRC appoints Prashant Mishra as Director of Operations, anticipates operational advancements

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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UPMRC releases notification of 439 vacancies for Executive and Non-Executive posts

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UPMRC releases notification of 439 vacancies for Executive and Non-Executive posts

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.

The selection process:

  • Stage 1: Written Examination
  • Stage 2: Document Verification
  • Stage 3: Medical Examination

Click here to download the UP Metro Rail Recruitment 2024 Notification

Click Here to apply online for UP Metro Rail Recruitment 2024

More information and updates regarding the recruitment process are available on the official website.

MD, NCRTC Resigns Owing to Some Personal Reasons

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MD, NCRTC Resigns Owing to Some Personal Reasons

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): According to the latest reports, the Managing Director of NCRTC has resigned due to personal reasons. 

The latest development in the intricacies of the NCRTC does reflect some upheaval. While the reasons for this remain unknown, Clarification from the NCRTC is still pending as the Officials of NCRTC aren’t picking up any calls. 

Mr Vinay Kumar Singh is an IRSE officer and the very first MD of NCRTC. He was appointed as the MD of NCRTC in 2016. NCRTC is implementing the all-new modern RRTS technology into three corridors from Delhi, making transportation easier. 

Earlier, Singh was with the RVNL, working on the high-speed rail corridors. By qualification, he is a Civil Engineer who graduated from the IIT, Delhi. He has held positions of eminent importance, ranging from Deputy Chief Engineer in charge of the first section of the Delhi Metro Rail Project to Executive Director in the Ministry of Railways. 

Hoping for the best to be witnessed in the Progressing RRTS projects, we aspire to clear the clouds of doubt and dismal as early as possible. Stay tuned for further updates! 

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NCRTC to link Delhi-Dharuhera RRTS with Gurgaon Metro at Hero Honda Chowk

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NCRTC to link Delhi-Dharuhera RRTS with Gurgaon Metro at Hero Honda Chowk

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi-Gurgaon-Dharuhera Rapid Rail corridor will have an interchange at Hero Honda Chowk metro station. NCR Transport Corporation added the development after the Gurgaon Metro line was approved.

Earlier, it was separate from the RRTS planned project to have a station at Hero Honda Chowk. But the NCRTC- a joint venture company of the Government of India and the states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh added an underground interchange station at HH Chowk between the RRTS and Gurgaon Metro line.

“This interchange facility between the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) and metro will ease connectivity issues for commuters. We will provide our land for the project,”  said Vikas Danda (Estate officer, Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran).

The rapid rail station will be constructed in Sector 33, said Danda on Friday.

5,864 sqm land for rapid rail corridor seeks NCRTC

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Bangalore Metro Invites Bids for the Feasibility Study of Double Decker Flyovers on Its Three Corridors

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Bangalore Metro Invites Bids for the Feasibility Study of Double Decker Flyovers on Its Three Corridors

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited bids to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a double-decker flyover. 

The 3 Corridors 

The three corridors under consideration in the feasibility study to construct A double-decker flyover are: 

  1. JP Nagar 4th Phase – Hebbal (29 km),
  2. Hosahalli – Kadabagere (11.45 km)
  3. Sarjapur – Ibbalur (ORR Junction 14 km) & Agara-Koramangala 3rd Block (2.4 km) on the  Sarjapur-Hebbal corridor (37Km).

Out of the three, the JP Nagar 4th Phase-Kempapura stretch and the Hosahalli-Kadabagere line have been pending approval before the Central Government since November 2022, while the Sarjapur-Hebbal corridor still needs approval from the state government. 

A conundrum of Goals 

As eminent people have underlined, there is a high chance that the provision of double-decker flyovers may hinder the ROI and further success of the metro line in Bangalore. The provision of double-decker flyovers will shoot up the project costs. So, the problem here lies on two ends: 

  1. Affected ridership of Metro 
  2. Escalated Project Costs 

Necessity 

Concerns exist regarding constructing an end-to-end double-decker flyover for the metro and private vehicles, which makes it necessary to conduct a feasibility study to ascertain the need. Only the feasibility study can determine the double-decker flyover’s proper alignments and needs, accommodating the cost conundrum and metro ridership.

Bangalore Metro 

Bengaluru Metro, known as Namma Metro, is an Urban Mass Rapid Transit system. It is the fourth-longest operational metro network in India. This Metro project consists of: 

  1. Two operational lines– Purple & Green with 51 stations & a composite length of 72.17 Kms and 
  2. 6 Under-Construction Lines– with 68 stations & a composite length of 99.296 Kms  

Bangalore Metro recorded an average daily ridership of 6.88 lakh in December. The much-awaited Purple Line, Running between Chellaghatta and Whitefield, is operational. Additionally, BMRCL has begun acquiring land for Phase 3. 

Bangalore Metro will also be the second metro system in India to employ the ATO technology on its upcoming Yellow line. It has also introduced innovative services like Group QR and others to increase its attractiveness as the First-Choice Transport system for the traffic-packed city of Bengaluru.

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TBM Tatya of the Kanpur Metro Records Final Breakthrough on Package KNPCC-05

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TBM Tatya of the Kanpur Metro Records Final Breakthrough on Package KNPCC-05

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): TBM  Tatya or TBM S92 of the Kanpur Metro recorded a breakthrough at the Chunniganj station of the 32.4 km of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1. 

Assignment 

Tatya TBM was assigned to build a 420 m tunnel from MacRobertganj to Chunniganj portion on the down-line tunnel of Kanpur’s 23.785 km Line-1 (IIT Kanpur – Naubasta).

Final Breakthrough 

TBM Tatya Final Breakthrough 01

It marks TBM S92’s fourth and final tunnel breakthrough and the completion of the tunnelling activities (8 breakthroughs) planned on the project’s 3.619 km Package KNPCC-05, which connects MacRobertganj Ramp to Nayaganj Station.

The Contract 

UPMRC awarded this contract to Gulermak—Sam India in March 2021, with a 36-month deadline. The company will also build 4 stations, each 215 m long, at Chunniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha, and Nayaganj.

Kanpur Metro 

Kanpur metro is being built for Rs. 11,076.48 Crores, with its First Phase, the Orange Line running between IIT Kanpur & Motijheel, being inaugurated in December 2021 by PM Narendra Modi. The remaining 14.9 km stretch of Orange Line between Motijheel & Naubasta is under construction. 

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Integrated Trials begin on Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 3

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Integrated Trials begin on Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 3

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): MMRCL has commenced the trials on Phase 1 of the Mumbai Metro Line 3. 

The Trial Run

The trial runs were conducted between BKC and Aarey. The Static Testing phase, which has been completed, involved thorough assessments of the train, encompassing movement verification, speed calibration, brake functionality, door operations, the performance of the AC system, and indicator checks.

Commercial Operations 

As per the MD, MMRCL Ms Ashwini Bhide, in the interview given to Metro Rail News, the Commercial operations on Phase I from Aarey to BKC are expected to commence by May 2024 while the Overall project progress stands at 88.5%. 

Announcement on Social Media 

MMRCL announced the beginning of trials on its Twitter handle as 

Ridership Figures 

Once operational, Metro-3 will cater to 17 lakh passengers daily, ferrying approximately 2500 passengers at a time and 10 Lakh around the catchment area.

CMRS Inspection

Upon acquiring the appropriate certifications, the Metro Rail Corporation will seek approval from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) to begin passenger services by obtaining the necessary statutory permissions.

Metro Line 3 

The Mumbai metro Line 3 covers 33 km, connecting Colaba to SEEPZ via the Bandra Kurla complex (BKC) and has been divided into 2 phases. 

Phase:01- BKC to SEEPZ

Phase: 02- BKC to Colaba

Phase 1 operation is expected to commence early next year, while phase 2 operations will commence in 2024. MMRC conducted a long-distance train movement last month from MIDC to Vidyanagari and back to SEEPZ. 

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Central Government Approves Delhi Metro’s Two Corridors Today

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Central Government Approves Delhi Metro’s Two Corridors Today

NEW ELHI (Metro Rail News): Through its cabinet, the Central government has approved the two metro corridors of the Delhi metro today. 

The 2 Corridors 

The two corridors slated for approval are: ‘

  1. Lajpat Nagar to GBlock in Saket 
  2. Inderlok to Indraprastha 

Lajpat Nagar to GBlock in Saket 

A 7.96 Km corridor will connect Lajpat Nagar with the G-block in Saket. The Lajpat Nagar—Saket G-block corridor will connect the Silver, Magenta, Pink, and Violet Lines.

Inderlok to Indraprastha 

A 12.37  Km corridor connects Inderlok with Indraprastha, with 10 stations with 11.349 kms of underground lines and 1.028 kms of elevated lines. It will be an extension of the Green Line and will provide interchange with the Red, Yellow, Airport Line, Magenta, Violet, and Blue Lines. 

Project Cost & Funding

The total project cost of these two corridors of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project is Rs.8,399 crore, which will be sourced from the Government of India, the Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.

Connectivity Boost 

The Inderlok – Indraprastha Line will improve connectivity for residents of the Bahadurgarh region in Haryana. Commuters from these areas can now use the Green Line to directly reach Indraprastha and other central and east Delhi destinations.

Delhi Metro 

The Delhi Metro is currently constructing an additional 65 kilometres of network as part of its fourth phase expansion, which is expected to be completed by March 2026. This expansion will be rolled out in stages. With an existing network spanning 391 kilometres and encompassing 286 stations, the Delhi Metro is one of the rapidly expanding metro systems globally, showcasing its remarkable growth trajectory.

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Bhubaneswar Metro Invites Bids for Package BBC-04 & BBC-05

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Bhubaneswar Metro Invites Bids for Package BBC-04 & BBC-05

BHUBANESWAR (Metro Rail News): Bhubaneshwar metro has invited bids for the civil construction packages BBC-04 and BBC-05.

BBC-04 

The 7.27 km long BBC-04 package falls in the middle of Bhubaneswar’s 26 km Line-1 and will link Acharya Square and KIIT Square via seven elevated stations. It includes Jayadev Vihar Square, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, District Centre, Damana Square, Patia Square and KIIT Square. 

BBC-05 

The 10.970 km long Package BBC-05 falls on the northern end of Line-1, linking KIIT Square and Trisulia Square via six elevated stations: Nandan Vihar, Raghunathpur, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barang Station, Phulapokhari, and Trisulia Square. 

Specification of Contract 

For BBC-04 

  • Estimated Cost: Rs. 664.06 Crore
  • Pre-bid Meeting: March 19, 2024 at 11 am
  • Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 3 pm
  • Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024 at 3 pm

Scope of the Contract 

The contract scope entails Part Design and Construction of an Elevated Viaduct and Seven Elevated Stations. Jayadev Vihar Square, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, District Centre, Damana Square, Patia Square and KIIT Square (excluding Architectural finishing) from Chainage 7747.00 to 15017.00 of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS. 

For BBC-05 

  • Estimated Cost: Rs. 869.71 Crore
  • Pre-bid Meeting: March 20, 2024 at 11 am
  • Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 3 pm
  • Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024 at 3 pm

Scope of the contract 

The contract scope entails Part Design and Construction of an Elevated Viaduct and Six Elevated Stations. Nandan Vihar, Raghunathpur, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barang Station, Phulapokhari, Trisulia Square (excluding Architectural finishing) from Chainage 15017.00m to 25987.78m and including ramp for Depot entry of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS

Bhubaneshwar Metro Phase 01 

Bhubaneshwar Metro Phase 01 will span approximately 26 kilometres from the Airport to Trishulia Square. With an estimated expenditure of Rs 6,255 Crore, the project received approval for its Detailed Project Report (DPR) from the state government on October 7, 2023.

The Metro Rail Project’s central depot will be near Trisulia Square. This depot will house the command and control centre and the essential facilities for stabilising the metro trains.

Connectivity Enhancement

Introducing the metro is poised to significantly enhance connectivity within Bhubaneswar by linking key central locations. Plans entail extending the metro network to connect Puri with the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar.

For those intrigued by the prospects of the Metro and its impact on the city, an upcoming InnoMetro event offers an opportunity to delve deeper into this crucial issue. Stay informed, get involved, and let’s embark on this journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future together.

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