TBM Shivaji of The Agra Metro Lowered at RBS Ramp

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TBM Shivaji of Agra Metro Lowered at RBS Ramp P.C: harinder SIngh

AGRA (Metro Rail News): Marking a positive development Tunnel Boring Machine Shivaji (TBMS-718C) of the Agra Metro gets lowered into the RBS ramp.

TBM Assignment

The TBM has been assigned to build a roughly 2.2 km long tunnel from RBS College Ramp towards Agra College Interchange Station. It’s officially the 3rd TBM for the Agra Metro Phase 1 project’s 7.93 km Package AGCC-02.

It will record two breakthroughs en route:

RBS College Station
Raja Ki Mandi Station

Agar TBM Shivaji 01 — P.C: harinder SIngh

Package AGCC-02

This 7.93 km civil package from chainage 3630.000 to 11564.485 consists of twin tunnels connecting 7 stations at Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, SN Medical College, Agra College, Raja ki Mandi and RBS College.

Contract

Afcons Infrastructure – Sam India JV was awarded the contract at an estimated cost of Rs 1819.79 Crore. It was awarded in March 2022 with a 48-month deadline.

Earlier Assignments

The same TBM was deployed to construct two tunnels, each 228 meters long, connecting Taj Mahal Station and Taj Mahal Ramp on Fatehabad Road. The tunnel breakthroughs were achieved in October and December 2023.

Agar TBM Shivaji 03 — P.C: harinder SIngh

Update on Agra metro

The tunnelling work on the Priority Section of the Agra Metro was completed in December 2023 with shifting all attention to the remaining tunnel work on the RBS Ramp – Jama Masjid Stretch.

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Agra Metro

Agra Metro is a Rapid Transit Metro Project in Agra consisting of 2 metro lines totalling 29.65 Kilometers. The Agra Metro has two corridors:

Corridor 01

The length of the Sikandra to Taj East Gate corridor is 14.00 km, which is partly elevated and partly underground and comprises 13 stations (6 elevated and seven underground).

Corridor 02

The length of the Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar corridor is 15.40 km, comprising 14 elevated stations.

Commercial operations on the Priority Corridor running from the Taj Mahal Esttae to the Taj Mahal Ramp are scheduled to begin in February 2024 ahead of the initial August 2024 deadline.

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NCRTC Invited Bids for Geotechnical Work on Delhi-Dharuhera RRTS Corridor

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Delhi-Gurgaon-Dharuhera Rapid Rail corridor (Representational image only)

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has invited bids for geotechnical work on the 70.72 kilometres long Delhi-Dharuhers stretch of the RRTS corridor from Sarai Kale Khan Depot.

First Phase, New Alignment

Earlier, the first phase of the line was to connect Delhi Sarai Kale Khan to SNB (Shahjahanpur – Neemrana – Behrod) in Rajasthan while as per the new tender, the first phase is to run from Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan to Dharuhera within Haryana.

Corridor

The proposed corridor will be 70.72 kilometres long with 13 stations. It will terminate at Dharuhera in Haryana. It will be running along the National Highway -48 (NH-48) with stations at:

Cyber City (underground)
IFFCO Chowk (elevated)
Rajiv Chowk (underground)
Hero Honda Chowk (underground)

Tender Specifications

The tender specifications for Tender No: DA/GT/COR-OF/030 are:

Amount of Bid Security: – INR ₹596,923.00
Completion period of work: 6 Months
Pre-bid Meeting: 12.01.2024 (Online)
Bid Submission Deadline: February 2, 2024 at 3 PM
Date & Time of opening of Bid: 03.02.2024 at 1500 Hrs.

Scope of Work

The scope of the tender is to conduct Detailed Geotechnical Investigation work for the underground and Elevated section on the revised alignment between Aerocity to Kherkidaula and Dharuhera Depot of SKK (Sarai Kale Khan)- Dharuhera Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor.

Route Coverage

According to the tender document, the route spans 48.35 km in Haryana and 22.37 km in Delhi. The majority of the Delhi segment is situated underground, whereas in Haryana, most of the route will be elevated, with 16.28 km being underground.

RRTS, NCRTC

The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is a comprehensive mass rapid transit network. The construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is currently in progress, with a total expenditure of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the initial phase of the priority corridor, covering 17 kilometres and featuring five stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot.

On October 20th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched India’s first RAPIDX train, Namo Bharat, off Sahibabad Station. These trains are engineered to reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h, offering ticket prices ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 50 for standard coaches and Rs 50 to Rs 100 for premium coaches.

The RRTS initiative encompasses semi-high-speed rail corridors connecting Delhi to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Alwar in Rajasthan, and Panipat in Haryana.

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Shellinfo Bags AFC Equipment Contract for Chennai Metro Line 4 worth Over Rs 90 Crores

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Shellinfo Global Digital Technologies has begged a contract for AFC equipment with Rs 93.17 crores.

Contract

CMRL released the tender to invite bids for the same in February 2023 with an unknown estimate. It also has a deadline of 1870 days or 5.12 years.

Scope of the Contract

The scope of the contract entails the design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Station Level Equipment For the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System for CMRL Phase II, Corridor4.

Bidders

The bidders for the package have been

S No	Bidder	Amount (Rs)
1	Shellinfo	93.17 Cr
2	Aurionpro Solutions	105.28 Cr
3	MSI Global	116.85 Cr
4	Nippon Signal	302.92 Cr

This is Shellinfo’s second contract in the 116.1 km Chennai Metro Phase 2 project and for Line-4.

Chennai Metro Line 4

The 26.1 km long Corridor 4 runs from Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass. It is experiencing delays due to Coastal Regulation Clearance issues. However, once completed, it aims to enhance connectivity to the northern suburbs of Chennai. It has a total of 30 elevated and underground stations.

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Trial Runs conducted on the Taratala-Majerhat Stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line

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KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Metro Railways Kolkata conducted the trial runs of the Taratala Majerhat Stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line today at 12.16 hrs.

Trials

The trials were conducted for the 1.25 Km stretch in AC trial rake MR-417 as RITES chases the deadline of January 31 for the opening of the stretch.

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Further Updates

The Joka-Taratala stretch is now being upgraded with electronic interlocking (EI) signalling while the Taratatala Majerhat Stretch remains ready with the same.

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Purple Line, Kolkata Metro

The 6.5 Km long stretch of the Kolkata metro runs between Joka & Taratala. The route covers a distance of 15.08 kilometres (9.37 miles), extending from Joka in the south to Esplanade in the north, with an additional 3.39 kilometres (2.11 miles) leading to Diamond Park from Joka. It is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. It was inaugurated on 30 December 2022.

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Current Status

There are 3 phases in this line-

Joka to Taratala (Operational)
Taratala to Esplanade (Under construction)
Diamond Park to Joka (Planned)

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Union Rail Minister Unveils Indian Railways Construction Manual 2023

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Union Rail Minister Unveils Indian Railways Construction Manual 2023

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw today unveiled the ‘The Indian Railways Construction Manual, 2023’ in New Delhi.

Holistic Manual

Addressing the gathering after launching the manual, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The construction manual will help in many activities including Land acquisition, forest clearance, bridge design, contract management, tunnel construction, road flyover/ under bridges. This manual would help us to achieve to become the world’s fastest-growing rail network.”

Apt for Today’s Needs

Shri Vaishnaw further said “It is a real pleasure that the construction manual is now in a new form and in tune with our time. Since Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has taken charge, the Railway has been his focus including the construction of new tracks and stations in this mission, this manual will play a key role as the previous version of the manual was old (around 1960) and now new reforms have been incorporated including EPC contracts, bridge construction, execution of signalling, electrical and non-interlocking works etc. which have now been standardized through the new manual”.

Note of thanks to the Railway Board

The Union Minister also appreciated the work done by Shri Roop Narayan Sunkar, former Member (Infrastructure), the Railway Board and the entire team in preparing this manual. Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering and the team of construction officers of different zonal railways have prepared this manual. This manual is an important milestone in the efforts of Indian Railways to equip construction officials with the required knowledge for the execution of construction projects at a faster pace.

Capacity Building

As per the National Rail Plan, Indian Railways has to develop capacity by the year 2030 that will cater to the growing demand up to the year 2050. To achieve this, Indian Railways has to increase the pace of building its infrastructure i.e. commissioning of supercritical and critical projects, construction of new lines; completion of gauge conversion, multi-tracking, automatic signaling traffic facility works etc.

Long Need meets Consummation

To guide construction officials, a need was therefore felt to have a manual covering various aspects of construction. The manual has been prepared in simple language which can be understood easily by field officials.

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Patil Rail Bags Track Fastening Contract for Delhi Metro’s Silver Line Worth Over Rs 50 Crores

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Patil Rail Infrastructure has been awarded the contract for the supply of Fastening systems for ballastless tracks on the Delhi Metro’s Silver line.

Contract

DMRC had invited bids for its contract of 152500 fastening systems for ballastless tracks on the silver line in July 2023 itself. It had a deadline of 2 years.

Scope

The scope of the contract entails the Supply of a Fastening System (60000 sets 04 Anchor System and 92500 Sets 02 Anchor System) for Ballastless Track for Line10 (Aerocity to Tughlakabad), to be completed within a deadline of 2 years.

Bids Received

The bidders for the contract were

Patil Rail Infrastructure with a bid of Rs 52.16 Crores
Pandrol Rahee Technologies with a bid of Rs 56.19 Crores

Update on Silver Line

In the latest developments on Delhi Metro’s Silver Line, the UIC-60 turnouts and scissor crossover contract (Package DT-07) were awarded to Voestalpine VAE VKN India in August 2022. However, the track-installation work (Package DT-10) faced a setback when DMRC abruptly cancelled the tender in August 2023, leaving the project’s progress in limbo.

On a positive note, Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. secured the lowest bid for the 25 kV AC OHE traction contract (Package DE-08), marking a significant stride forward in advancing the Silver Line project.

Silver Line, Delhi Metro

The silver line of the Delhi Metro runs from Delhi Aerocity to Tughlaqabad. It is a 23.62 Km long line with four elevated & 11 underground stations. It has a total of 15 stations as Tughlakabad, Tughlakabad Railway Colony, Anandmayee Marg Junction, Tigri, Khanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Saket G Block, Saket, Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, Kishangar, Masoodpur, Vasant Kunj (Sec-D), Mahipalpur and Delhi Aerocity.

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Alstom Declared as Lowest Bidder for Bangalore Metro’s Signalling & PSD Contract

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13/01/2024

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Alstom has been declared as the lowest bidder for Bangalore Metro’s Package 10 S&T-DM.

Package 10 S&T-DM

The Package entails installing a CBTC system, Platform Screen Doors or Gate Systems, Annual maintenance for up to 5 years and Training of Personnel on 2 lines – 21 Km Pink Line & 56 km Blue line.

Contract

BMRCL issued the contract for the same in March 2023. The estimate and delivery time frame for the contract renmains unknown.

Scope of the Contract

Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of signalling & train control and platform screen door/gate systems and training of personnel including annual maintenance up to five (05) years under Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2, Phase-2A and Phase-2B.

Bids Recieved

The bids received through the tender have been:

S no	Firm	Bid Recieved
01.	Alstom Transport	INR 857 Crores
02.	Siemens India	INR 912 Crores
03.	Nippon Signal	INR 944 Crores

Platform Screen Doors & Platform Screen Guards

The PSDs will be installed on 13 underground stations and PSGs at 7 at-grade stations. The PSDs on Underground stations will be of full height while those on at-grade stations will be half height.

Corridors Included

Corridors included for the installation of PSDs & PSGs are:

Phase 2’s Pink Line (Nagawara – Kalena Agrahara): 6 elevated stations with PSGs & 12 underground stations with PSDs
Phase 2A’s Blue Line (Central Silk Board – KR Puram): 13 elevated stations with PSGs
Phase 2B’s Blue Line (KR Puram – KIAL Airport): 17 elevated stations & 1 at-grade station with PSGs, and 1 underground station with PSD

Specifications of the Contract

The agreement incorporates a 2-year Defect Notification Period (DNP) or Defect Liability Period (DLP). During the subsequent 5-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), comprehensive maintenance services, including 24/7 breakdown and corrective maintenance, as well as the repair of PCB/modules, will be provided.

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First Open Web Girder Installed on the C4 ECV-02 package of the Chennai Metro Phase 2

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First Open Web Girder Installed on the C4 ECV-02 package of the Chennai Metro Phase 2 P.C: Prabhakaran K

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The HCC-KEC JV has installed the First Open Web Girder (OWG) of the Chennai metro Phase 2 on Package C4 ECV-02.

Specifications

The Open web girder has been installed between Viaduct Pier P277 & P278 to cover the Porur Bypass Flyover in the Chennai metro Phase 2

Length: 40 meters

Type: Twin Steel Span

Steel Girder Fabricator: M/s. SISCOL

Package C4 ECV-02

It is a constituting package of the Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 Corridor 4. It entails the Construction of Elevated Metro Stations at Chennai bypass crossing, Ramachandra Hospital, Iyyapanthangal Bus Depot, Katupakkam, Kumanan Chavadi, Karayan Chavadi, Mullai Thottam, Poonamallee Bus Terminus, Poonamallee Bypass & associated viaduct from chainage 17982.240 to chainage. 25928.186 and approach to depot at Poonamallee & all associated works.

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The Contract

The HCC-KEC JV was awarded the contract for the package by CMRL in May 2021 with a 36-month deadline at an estimated cost of Rs. 1007.95 Crores. Besides the 7.9 Km of viaducts and U-Girders, the package also includes a viaduct to the Poonamallee Depot.

Status

With the award of the Rs 1817.54 Cr Contract with TATA Projects to construct five underground stations in Corridor-05 of Chennai metro Phase:02., CMRL achieves 100% completion of the award of civil and track contracts for the Phase 02 project comprising a 116.1 Km metro network in 3 corridors.

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Chennai Metro Phase 02

Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Project pitches for a 118.9 km Network consisting of 3 corridors, namely:

Corridor 3: Madhavaram to SIPCOT (45.8 Km)

Corridor 4: Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass (26.1 Km)

Corridor 5: Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 Km)

The project is scheduled for completion by the conclusion of 2026.

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Final Pile Bored On the ECV-02 Package of Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Final Pile Bored On the ECV-02 Package of Chennai Metro Phase 2

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The HCC-KEC JV bored the 2039th pillar for the 7.94 Km-long ECV-02 Package on the Chennai metros’s line 4 connecting Light-House to Poonamallee Bypass.

The Contract

The HCC-KEC JV was awarded the contract for the package by CMRL in May 2021 with a 36-month deadline at an estimated cost of Rs. 1007.95 Crores. Besides the 7.9 Km of viaducts and U-Girders, the package also includes a viaduct to the Poonamallee Depot.

Package ECV-02

Package ECV-02 is a 7.9 Km long package of the Chennai metro Phase 2’s line 4 that connects Ponnamallee Bypass to Porur Bypass station with 9 stations in between.

The 9 stations

Chennai Bypass Crossing, Ramachandra Hospital, Iyyapanthangal Bus Depot, Katupakkam, Kumanan Chavadi, Karayan Chavadi, Mullai Thottam, Poonamallee Bus Terminus and Poonamallee Bypass.

Status

With the award of the Rs 1817.54 Cr Contract with TATA Projects to construct five underground stations in Corridor-05 of Chennai metro Phase:02., CMRL achieves 100% completion of the award of civil and track contracts for the Phase 02 project comprising a 116.1 Km metro network in 3 corridors.

Chennai Metro Phase 02

Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Project pitches for a 118.9 km Network consisting of 3 corridors, namely:

Corridor 3: Madhavaram to SIPCOT (45.8 Km)
Corridor 4: Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass (26.1 Km)
Corridor 5: Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (47 Km)

The project is scheduled for completion by the conclusion of 2026.

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Bangalore Metro Gets A Full-Time MD

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MoHUA Appoints Maheshwar Rao as Bangalore Metro’s Full-time MD

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has appointed the 1995-batch IAS officer Mr Maheshwar Rao as the new Full-time managing director of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL).

No Additional Charge

An order from the central government reads further into the responsibilities to be held by the Newly appointed MD where it states that the newly appointed MD won’t be given any additional charge without prior permission from the Centre.

Earlier Situation

The former MD of the Bangalore Metro Mr Anjum Parvez was entrusted with the additional Charge of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj as the Additional Chief Secretary of the department. The situation has necessitated for the appointment of a New MD of the BMRCL owing to the significant projects it has on the table.

Mr Maheshwar Rao

Mr Maheshwar Rao is a 1995-batch officer with prior experience in Industrial Development & Industries and Commerce as different positions. He has also served as deputy commissioner and district magistrate in Dakshina Kannada and Mandya districts. He holds a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Hyderabad.

Possible Impacts of Full-Time Director

A full-time director would contribute with his/her strategic leadership and a focus on operational efficiency. By developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, the director charts the route for the corporation’s growth and development. It ranges from envisioning the future of the metro rail system to considering factors such as expanding routes, embracing technological advancements, and improving overall service quality.

Additionally, he/she also aims to tackle the nuts and bolts of operational efficiency by streamlining processes and introducing best practices. Through a keen eye for optimization, the director identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the overall performance of the metro rail system.

These points hold merit as Bangalore Metro is eyeing further expansion and also operationalisation of its major routes. A strategic leadership would carve the right path for Efficient, Sustainable, and Profit making Bangalore metro.

Bangalore Metro

Bengaluru Metro, also 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:

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

Bangalore metro has recorded a ridership of 6.88 lakh passengers on average per day in December. The much-awaited Purple Line of the Bangalore Metro Running between Chellaghatta & Whitefield is now operational. Additionally, BMRCL has also begun with the Land acquisition for Phase 3.

Bangalore metro will also be the 2nd 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 the attractiveness of Bangalore Metro as a First Choice Transport system.

BMRCL is the governing body for the Bnaglore Metro which is primarily a Joint Venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.

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