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CM Approves 70 km long Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Route 

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CM Approves 70 km long Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Route 

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Telangana CM has approved the 70 km long route for the Hyderabad metro Phase 2, which is divided into seven corridors in total. 

Earlier Plans   

The Chief Minister asked the Hyderabad Metro Rail officials to put the Airport metro from Raidurg to Shamshabad alignment plan and its tender on hold. He had asked HRM Officials to plan an alternative route from MGBS Falaknuma & LB Nagar. 

Limitations 

The CM remarked that the earlier metro alignment ran along the G0111 area, where the scope of development remains limited, and there is already an excellent transport facility in the form of ORR. 

A more Economical alternative 

A straight-line alignment can save costs by running across the open areas of the airport premises, as the entire land belongs to the government. The Chief Minister pointed out this aspect in the meeting held earlier.

New Corridors: 

The New routes suggested under Phase 2 of the Project are: 

  1. Corridor 2: A 5.5-km Metro stretch from MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma.
  2. Corridor 2: A 1.5-km Metro stretch from Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Cross Road.
  3. Corridor 4: A 29-km Metro stretch from Nagole Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station, which later connects to Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road and Shamshabad Airport.
  4. Corridor 4: A 4-km Metro stretch from Mylardevpally to the proposed High Court at Rajendra Nagar via Aramghar.
  5. Corridor 5: An 8-km Metro stretch from Rayadurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nanakramguda Junction, Wipro Junction and American Consulate (Financial District).
  6. Corridor 6: A 14-km Metro stretch from Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL.
  7. Corridor 7: An 8-km Metro stretch from LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayat Nagar.

Connectivity Advantage 

The primary aim of the recently formulated metro rail routes is to offer affordable public transportation to a more significant segment of the population. The government is committed to realising its objective of making metro rail services accessible to economically disadvantaged and middle-income groups. According to official statements, this will be achieved through an extensive expansion of metro rail connectivity to encompass all areas within the city.

Hyderabad Metro 

The Hyderabad Metro, the third-longest operational metro network in India, is a rapid transit system that significantly enhances the city’s transportation infrastructure. On November 28, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 30-kilometer-long stretch from Miyapur to Nagole, featuring 24 stations. This inauguration marked the opening of India’s longest rapid transit metro line at once, with an estimated cost of ₹18,800 crore.

As of February 2020, approximately 490,000 commuters rely on the metro daily. Phase I of the project consists of three lines:

1. Red Line (Line 1) – LB Nagar to Miyapur, spanning 29 km with 27 stations.

2. Green Line (Line 2) – JBS to Falaknuma, covering 15 km and featuring 15 stations.

3. Blue Line (Line 3) – Nagole to Raidurg, extending over 28 km and incorporating 24 stations.

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AmpIn Energy Transition Inks 6 MW Solar Project Deal with Nagpur Metro Rail

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AmpIn Energy Transition Inks 6 MW Solar Project Deal with Nagpur Metro Rail

NAGPUR(Metro Rail News): AmpIn Energy Transition (Formerly Amp Energy India), India’s leading renewable energy transition platform, announces the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of 25 years for a 6 MWp solar project with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL), Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

MMRCL

MMRCL is a Special Purpose Company jointly sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) in 2015 for implementing all metro projects in the State of Maharashtra outside the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

3rd Big Solar Project 

This marks AmpIn’s third solar project for a metro rail and its inaugural metro venture in Maharashtra, following two successfully operating solar projects for L&T Metro & Kochi Metro. The total capacity of this solar project is 6 MWp, which will be developed in two packages of 2.5 MWp and 3.5 MWp, respectively.

Power Distribution 

The total capacity would be distributed across 19 sites, including 13 Metro Station Rooftop GI Sheds, 2 Depot Building Rooftop RCC installations, 1 Admin Building RCC installation, and 3 Station Track Walls.

Power Generation 

The solar project is expected to replace ~36% of grid power with solar power for Nagpur Metro, resulting in a remarkable 41% savings per unit. In terms of environmental impact, the carbon offset achieved by this initiative would be approx. 7,000MT of CO2 annually for the life of the project.

Statement from CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition

“We are excited to partner with MMRCL in bringing sustainable energy solutions to Nagpur Metro. This project aligns with our commitment to fostering a cleaner and greener environment. Our experience with successfully implementing 2 metro projects in different states positions AmpIn well to contribute significantly to Maharashtra’s renewable energy goals for mass public transportation,” said Mr Pinaki Bhattacharyya, MD and CEO of AmpIn Energy Transition.

AmpIn Energy Transition 

AmpIn is a leading renewable energy IPP in Maharashtra and a trusted renewable energy transition partner for corporates in the state. With an active portfolio of ~230MWp of assets under the open access and distributed generation mode, AmpIn caters to 8-9 marquee customers in the state.

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Final CMRS Inspection of Ruby Hall to Ramwadi Stretch of the Pune Metro to be Conducted Today 

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Final CMRS Inspection of Ruby Hall to Ramwadi Stretch of the Pune Metro to be Conducted Today 

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The CMRS inspection of the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro has already begun from Friday, 19th January. 

CMRS Inspection 

The CMRS inspection includes aspects like: 

  1. Evaluation of staircases, elevators, and escalators to ensure compliance with necessary standards.
  2. Accessibility for both differently-abled individuals and regular passengers, including restrooms, ramps, and signage.
  3. Effectiveness of the fire prevention system, encompassing smoke detection and fire alarms.  
  4.  Evaluation of the preparedness of metro station staff in handling emergencies and efficiently evacuating passengers.

A Prolonged Struggle for Approval

Maha-Metro has been actively seeking approval from CMRS for the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch since the previous year. The delay in approval has been linked to concerns regarding the stairs at the Yerawada metro station.

Previous Announcements

Earlier statements from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) indicated that the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro was anticipated to be operational by this month. Speed trials of rakes to Ramwadi had commenced, with technical teams diligently overseeing aspects such as track alignment, curves, elevation, signalling, and telecommunication.

Introduction of Four New Stations

The upcoming stretch will bring forth four new stations along the route, namely:

1. Bund Garden

2. Yerawada

3. Kalyaninagar

4. Ramwadi

This expansion aims to facilitate smooth and trouble-free commuting from the city’s central area, particularly addressing the challenges faced by commuters heading to the airport.

Positive Development

This development signifies a significant milestone in the progression of the city’s ambitious Aqua Line, bringing it closer to becoming operational. The completion of the 15.7 km Aqua Line promises to substantially enhance the daily lives of residents.

Pune Metro

The Pune metro, comprising three lines totalling 54.14 km, serves as a rapid transit system for the city. Currently, two lines are operational:

1. Purple Line: Connects PCMC Bhavan to Swargate.

2. Aqua Line: Runs from Vanaz to Ramwadi.

3. Line 3: Extends from Hinjawadi to Civil Court via Balewadi.

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MMRDA holds Discussion with MD, CEG at World Economic Forum in Switzerland 

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MMRDA holds Discussion with MD, CEG at World Economic Forum in Switzerland 

DAVOS (Metro Rail News): Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, along with Mr Aseem Gupta, Principal Secretary, IASn, Urban Development Department, Govt. of Maharashtra, had a fruitful discussion with Mr Bernard Obika, MD CEG UK Ltd. (CEG), a subsidiary of CEG India, at the World Economic Forum.

Key Topics

The key areas of discussion included Smart Transportation Solutions, Automation, & Digitization in the Transport Sector, Safe & Sustainable Transportation in MMR, and advancements in Project Management Consultancy for overseeing big-ticket infrastructure projects.

Technological Advancement 

Technological advancements such as driverless Metro train Systems, which may result in higher operational efficiency and the transformative impact of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology on the construction of metro rail were also discussed.

Moving towards a greener future together 

CEG showed its readiness to continue to provide consultancy and support services to MMRDA to ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation services for a greener future.

Stay tuned for the updates! 

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No Operations on Shaibabad to Duhai Stretch of RRTS Till Monday 

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No Operations on Shaibabad to Duhai Stretch of RRTS Till Monday 

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has suspended operations on the 17 km long priority stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut  RRTS corridor. 

Reason 

NCRTC will conduct signalling integration trials between the 17 km long priority section & the 25 km section from Duhai to Meerut over the next two days. The train operations have been suspended to facilitate this integration only. 

Opening 

The NCRTC plans to open the 25 km stretch by March this year which mandates the speedy ensuring of the various systems including the signalling system on this stretch. 

Ghaziabad-Meerut stretch 

The stretch running between Ghaziabad and Meerut will be operationalised by March. Currently, Trial runs are in full swing on the stretch while the NCRTC aims to get the CMRS inspection done for the stretch once the trains achieve a design speed of 180 Kmph in the next month. 

Delhi-Meerut RRTS 

As per the MoS statement, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS has incurred an expenditure amounting to Rs 18,160.81 crore, nearly 59.9% of the total fund allocated for the Corridor. 

The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is a comprehensive mass rapid transit network spanning 82.15 kilometres, linking Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan with Ghaziabad and Meerut. 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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Nagpur Metro Unveils the Bidders for Phase 2’s Design Consultant Contract DDC-03

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Nagpur Metro Unveils the Bidders for Phase 2’s Design Consultant Contract DDC-03

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): The Nagpur Metro has unveiled the names of the firms that have submitted bids for its DDC-03 package for its Phase 02 Project. 

Package DDC-03 

The package DDc-03 entails the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for 8 elevated stations between Ashokvan – MIDC ESR on the Nagpur Metro’s Orange Line southern extension. 

Stations

The stations on the stretch are Ashokvan, Dongargaon, Mohgaon, Meghdoot MIDC, Butibori Police Station, MHADA Colony, MIDC KEC and MIDC ESR.

Tender 

Nagpur Metro had invited the bids for the package in November 2023 with a Rs. 5.20 crore estimate and a deadline of 3 years.

Scope of the Contract 

The scope of the contract entails Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 8 (Eight) Elevated Stations viz. Ashokvan, Dongargaon, Mohgaon, Meghdoot MIDC, Butibori Police Station, MHADA Colony, MIDC KEC and MIDC ESR, excluding Viaduct in station portions on Reach1A and Reach1B of the Nagpur Metro. 

Bidders 

The bidders for the package are: 

  1. Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Composites Combine Technocrats Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Enia Design Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Structcon Designs Pvt. Ltd.
  5. STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
  6. TYPSA India Pvt. Ltd.

Further developments 

Further, the bids would undergo a technical evaluation to decide upon the eligibility and later on the lowest bidder. 

Nagpur Metro 

The Nagpur Metro serves as a rapid transit system in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The initial estimate for Phase I’s project cost was ₹8,650 crore, but the final incurred cost amounted to ₹9,279 crore. On March 8, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nagpur Metro operations through video conferencing.

The foundation stone for Phase 2 was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11, 2022.

For Line-1 (Orange Line) – Reach 2A, which spans from Automotive Square to Kanhan, the details are as follows:

– Length: 13 km

– Number of Stations: 12

– Station Names: Pili Nadi, Khasara Fata, All India Radio, Kheri Fata, Lok Vihar, Lekha Nagar, Cantonment, Kamptee Police Station, Kamptee Municipal Council, Dragon Palace, Golf Club, and Kanhan.

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Chennai Metro’s Second TBM “EAGLE” launched from Light House Metro Station

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Chennai Metro’s Second TBM “EAGLE” launched from Light House Metro Station

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): CMRL is presently implementing the construction of the Underground Metro Rail section in Corridor 4, Phase 2 project from Light House Station at Marina Beach to Kodambakkam Flyover. 

The 1st Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named “Flamingo”, was launched on 1st September 2023, and it is presently tunnelling in the Down Line of Corridor 4 from Light House Station to Boat Club Station. Its counterpart TBM, named “Eagle”, has been successfully launched in the Upline from Light House Station towards Thirumayilai and is expected to arrive at Boat Club Station in October 2026. 

Thiru. R. Ranganathan, GM (Construction), CMRL along with senior officials and staff of M/s AEON Consortium, General Consultants, and CMRL were present during the launch.

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Ghaziabad-Noida Airport RRTS Corridor to Have 11 Stations, Feasibility Report Ready 

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Ghaziabad-Noida Airport RRTS Corridor to Have 11 Stations, Feasibility Report Ready 

NOIDA (Metro Rail News): In a  welcoming development, NCRTC has furnished the preliminary readings of the feasibility report for the RRTS link between  Noida Airport & Ghaziabad. 

Proposal 

The feasibility report has suggested the following alignment: 

  1. 37.15 Km long Metro/RRTS between Ghaziabad & Kasna 
  2. 35.11 Km Long RRTS corridor between Kasna & Noida Airport

The first stretch will have a total of 22 stations, 15 for metro & 7 for the RRTs while the second stretch will have 4 stations. 

Metro/RRTS between Ghaziabad & Kasna 

The proposed local metro module between Ghaziabad & Kasna will have 15 stations: Siddharth Vihar, Sector 16C in Greater Noida, Ecotech 12, sectors 2, 3, 10 and 12 in Greater Noida, near Surajpur, Malakpur, Ecotech 2, Knowledge Park 3, Gamma 1, Omega 2, Phi 3 and Ecotech IE.

NCRTC has suggested a local metro module on this route as it passes through the residentially populated areas of Noida & Greater Noida. The project, through this, aims to ensure that the residents of Ghaziabad, Greater Noida & YEIDA not only enjoy RRTs but also popper accessibility to metros etc.  

RRTS Corridor between Kasna & Noida Airport

The Second stretch between Kasna & Noida Airport will be 35.11 km long with a total of 4 number of stations. The proposed stations are Dankaur, Yeida North (sector 18), Yeida Central (sector 21, 35) and the Noida airport.

The NCRTC has plans to develop the second stretch too with the same module as the first stretch, precisely with a parallel metro alignment to serve plans of the authorities, of a township or something crops up in the region. 

DPR 

The DPR for the project is expected to be ready within the upcoming 2-3 months. The project is anticipated to be operational by 2030 if everything goes as planned. 

Proposition 

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government had already finalised the RRTS route connecting the Noida International Airport in Jewar with Ghaziabad RRTS Station through Greater Noida West, Surajpur and Pari Chowk back in the first week of January. 

Approval 

The project has already got approval from the government of Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 16,000 Crore that will connect the Noida Greenfield Airport in Jewar with the entire NCR that entails NOIDA, Greater Noida, Delhi, Meerut, etc. 

Funding 

The proposed plan for the funding is as follows: 

Agency Share 
Government of UP 50%
Government of India 20%
YEIDA + Greater Noida 30%

Noida Airport 

The commencement of operations for the Noida airport is anticipated by December 2024, with a projected capacity to accommodate approximately 71 million passengers daily by the fiscal year 2042-43. To facilitate a seamless connection between the airport and its surrounding region, the state government has approached the NCRTC to prepare a feasibility report for the construction of a high-speed train corridor to facilitate efficient transportation to and from the airport.

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1st Pile Cap Erected for the Sabarmati Bridge on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

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1st Pile Cap Erected for the Sabarmati Bridge on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Marking a positive development in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, NHSRCL erected the first pile cap on the Sabarmati River for the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. 

1st Pile Cap 

NHSRCL erects 1st Pile Cap measuring 20 x 20 meters for the 315-meter-long Sabarmati Bridge. A total of 4 pier Caps will be erected to build the concerned bridge. 

Package C-7

It is the 18.337 km package of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train. It runs from chainage 489.467 to 507.600, the third longest package within Gujarat state, and lies entirely within the Ahmedabad metropolitan region with 2 elevated stations at Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 02
1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Contract 

In November 2021, India’s National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) granted a construction contract worth Rs. 3,429 crore to the IRCON – DRA Infracon JV. The contract comes with a construction deadline of 4.5 years.

Total Bridges 

A total number of 28 such bridges will be constructed in the project, which would go to about 70,000 MT running from 60 meters ‘simply supported’ to 130 + 100 meters continuous span. Out of 28 bridges, 17 will be installed in Gujarat, while the remaining 11 will be in Maharastra. 

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 03
1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Longest River 

The Vaitarna River will host Maharashtra’s longest bridge, spanning 2.28 km, while Gujarat’s longest bridge, measuring 1.2 km, will be constructed south of Bharuch over the Narmada River.

MAHSR Corridor 

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway (MAHSR) is India’s initial high-speed train route connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It is expected to cost around 1.08 lakh crore. The central government has agreed to contribute ₹10,000 crore, and Gujarat and Maharashtra will contribute ₹5,000 crore each. The remaining funds will be obtained through a loan from Japan at a meagre 0.1% interest rate.

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 04
1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Extra Snaps

1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River MAHSR 05
1st Pier cap on Sabarmati River- MAHSR 01
P.C: Nutansh Mallan

Stay tuned for the updates! 

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14 Km of RRTS Stretch in Delhi to be Operational by 2024 End 

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14 Km of RRTS Stretch in Delhi to be Operational by 2024 End 

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital  Region Transportation Corporation (NCRTC) is chasing a deadline of 2024-end or 2025 to operationalise the stretch falling in Delhi. 

RRTS Delhi Stretch  

The 14 km of RRTS stretch falling in Delhi is divided into elevated and underground alignments. The track laying work on the stretch is going in full swing while the underground section falling in Delhi remains incomplete. 

The 3 stations 

The Delhi stretch of the RRTS has 3 stations- Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar. It also has a stabling yard in Jangpura, which the NCRTC aims to convert into a full-fledged station. 

Ghaziabad-Meerut stretch 

The stretch running between Ghaziabad and Meerut will be operationalised by March. Currently, Trial runs are going on in full swing on the stretch while the NCRTC aims to get the CMRS inspection done for the stretch once the trains achieve a design speed of 180 Kmph in the next month. 

Delhi-Meerut RRTS 

As per the MoS statement, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS has incurred an expenditure amounting to Rs 18,160.81 crore, nearly 59.9% of the total fund allocated for the Corridor. 

The Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is a comprehensive mass rapid transit network spanning 82.15 kilometres, linking Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan with Ghaziabad and Meerut. 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.

Discover the endless possibilities of our city’s Metro at InnoMetro, our flagship Expo and Conference. Be an active participant in shaping its future towards a more sustainable tomorrow. Stay informed and join us to take a step towards a brighter future

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