Pune Metro Line 3 Completes The Milestone of 5000 Segments Casting 3000 Segments Completed in Just Seven Months

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Pune Metro Line 3 Completes The Milestone of 5000 Segments Casting 3000 Segments Completed in Just Seven Months

PUNE (Metro Rail News): PMRDA casts the 5000th segment for the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagr Metro line on 2 December 2023.

Work Progress

The work of Pune Metro Line 3 connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi with the central business district of Shivajinagar has picked up a notable pace. The work in various phases can be seen progressing steadily; as a result, the casting of the 5000th segment of the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro line was completed on Saturday. It is worth mentioning that after the 2000^th segment cast at Hinjawadi on 24 April 2022, the developers completed an additional 3000 segments within just seven months.

PMRDA

The work of Pune Metro Line 3 on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route has been undertaken by Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis, and Tata Group has established Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited as a Special Purpose Company (SPC) for its implementation.

CEO, Pune IT City

“The Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro line aims to provide an easy, fast, and cheap public transport alternative to the citizens of Pune. The developers are working at full capacity to complete the work of this project within the scheduled time. As a result of this, after the casting of the first-ever segment, we have managed to achieve the milestone of the 5000^th segment casting in just sixteen consecutive months; also the erection of 80% of total piers within one and half years of the commencement of work,” informed Alok Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer of Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited.

About Pune Metro Line 3

The Pune Metro Line III is a ~23 Km elevated Metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjawadi to the Central business district of Shivajinagar. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project awarded by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to a consortium consisting of Tata Group’s TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TUTPL) and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. The Project would be developed & operated on a Design, build, finance, operate & transfer (DBFOT) basis by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited or PITCMRL, for a Concession Period of 35 years, including the construction period.

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Shree Ram Kumar Yadav takes over as General Manager of Central Railways

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Shree Ram Kumar Yadav takes over as General Manager of Central Railways

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Shree Ram Kumar Yadav will take over as the general manager of Central Railways on 1 December 2023.

1st Day

On his 1st day of working, the General Manager visited the Control office of the Mumbai division train operation of suburban local and mail express. He also visited the suburban motorman & guard lobby at CSMT. He even conducted meetings with all Principal Heads of Departments and all DRMs of Mumbai, Bhusaval, Nagpur, Pune and Solapur divisions.

Emphasis

He emphasised the following factors-

1) Train operation safety. Maintenance works of tracks, signalling, OHE overhead wire equipment

2) He stressed field safety inspections by officials.

3) Public demands and passenger amenities. Interaction with public representatives such as MP/MLA, etc.

4) Freight loading targets

5) Increasing sectional speeds up to 130 kmph

6) He also reviewed installation proposals for major routes

7) He stressed integrity in working

8) Crime control in train and stations

9) Running of regular and festival special trains and it’s crowd management

10) Staff welfare and promotions

11) Medical health facilities for staff.

Central Railways

It is one of the 19 zones of the Indian railways comprising a large part of the state of Maharastra and a small part of Southern Madhya Pradesh and North-eastern Karnataka.

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Nana TBM of Kanpur Metro Launched into the Cut & Cover Shaft at McRobertganj

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Nana TBM of Kanpur Metro Launchd into the Cut & Cover Shaft at McRobertganj — Nana TBM of Kanpur Metro Launched into the Cut & Cover Shaft at McRobertganj

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): UPMRC launched the Nana TBM into the Cut & cover Shaft at the McRobertganj.

Assignment

The TBM will construct an essentially strategic tunnel of 414 meters in the Kanpur metro. The TBM has been launched into the underground cut and cover shaft at McRobertganj.

The Tunnel

It is a strategic tunnel connecting the Kanpur metro’s priority corridor with the Chunniganj-Nayaganj section.

Kanpur Metro

Kanpur metro is being built at 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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TBM Azad of Kanpur Metro Begins its Main Drive on the Underground Section

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TBM Azad of Kanpur Metro Begins its Main Drive on the Underground Section

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): TBM Azad of the Kanpur Metro has achieved its main drive after completing the initial drive of 75 meters on the Kanpur Central to Nayaganj stretch of Corridor-1 of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project.

Commencement

The TBM commenced its main drive after a formal puja held in the presence of senior officials of UPMRC. It has been designated to construct a 1250-m-long tunnel on the Kanpur Central -Nayaganj stretch of the Corridor-1 of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project.

Initial drive

TBMs generally make two drives into the tunnelling assignment. The first is the Initial Drive, and the Second is the Main Drive. It is working on the Up-line of the specified corridor. The metro’s initial drive was completed on November 11, 2023.

Integration with the Backup unit

Integrating the shield with the backup unit began just after the completion of the initial drive, which involves lowering the backup system unit into the launching shaft and further connecting it with the shield of the TBM. Once this arrangement is achieved, the tunnelling is further pushed through by the Loco Pilot. The Backup system unit is the Control Room of The TBM.

Operations

TBMs are operationalised 124 hours daily from the control room while the engineers maintain the system in different shifts.

Commissioning

Afcons had commissioned its first Tunnel Boring Machine – TBM Azad (S-640B), for constructing Kanpur Metro’s underground package KNPCC-06. This is Kanpur metro’s Third TBM to be deployed so far for constructing 23.785 Km line 1 between IIT Kanpur & Naubasta. The lowering began in August 2023.

Package KPNCC-06

The KPNCC-06 package, with a budget of Rs 1087.67 Crores, links Nayaganj Station and Transport Nagar ramp, encompassing three stations along the route – Kanpur Central, Jhakarkatti, and Transport Nagar. Awarded to Afcons-SAM JV in March 2022, the project is slated for completion within a 36-month timeframe.

This is the very same machine that had constructed the Kolkata Metro’s 16.34 Km line-2 passing under the Hoogly River.

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NCRTC Receives Highest Platinum Rating of IGBC Project Award

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NCRTC Receives Highest Platinum Rating of IGBC Project Award

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The NCRTC has been honoured with the highest rating of the prestigious ‘Project Award for IGBC’, Platinum Rating for the Ghaziabad Receiving Substation (RSS) and Sahibabad RRTS station, of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) being implemented between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. The IGBC Platinum Rating was given at the Green Building Congress 2023, hosted by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in Chennai. Platinum certification is the highest recognition from the various categories of IGBC awards.

This accolade underscores NCRTC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development since its inception. The organisation has taken several eco-friendly initiatives within the RRTS project, striving for environmental conservation. All significant establishments, including depots, stations, Receiving Substations (RSS), and residential complexes, have been registered with the IGBC, aligning with NCRTC’s mission to uphold the highest environmental sustainability standards.

From the project’s conceptualisation to its implementation, NCRTC has consistently embraced environmentally friendly practices. Beginning at the pre-design stage, adopting low-carbon concepts has been integral to every construction phase. Initiatives such as using fly ash bricks, adequate disposal of construction and demolition waste, creating airy and comfortable interiors, energy-efficient designs, implementation of rainwater harvesting systems, and extensive solar energy utilisation exemplify NCRTC’s commitment to sustainability. Elaborate landscaping efforts at Sahibabad and Ghaziabad RSS and the space beneath the RRTS viaduct further contribute to a holistic approach that significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint throughout the project’s construction and operational phases.

NCRTC has set a target to meet approximately 70% of its total energy requirement from renewable sources. In line with this goal, the organisation has adopted a solar policy to generate around 11 MW peak in-house solar power on the rooftops of stations, depots, and other buildings. It will also optimise the energy mix to increase the share of renewable energy for traction purposes.

The prestigious Platinum Rating conferred by the IGBC is a testament to NCRTC’s unyielding dedication to sustainable development, marking a milestone in the journey towards forging a greener and more sustainable future that aligns with global environmental conservation goals.

Established in 2001, IGBC, an autonomous non-profit body of CII, actively encourages sustainable practices and offers solutions to minimise environmental impact. Utilising best international practices, IGBC provides ratings to various categories, including offices, buildings, factories, and mass rapid transit systems, thereby contributing to environmental conservation.

NCRTC remains steadfast in its vision to revolutionise urban transportation in India, emphasising sustainability and innovation as key pillars of its transformative journey.

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DMRC Sumits the DPR for Metro Extension Project From Sector-142 to Botanical Garden

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): NMRC entrusted the work of preparing the DPR of the Metro Extension Corridor from Sector-142 to the Botanical Garden. Accordingly, DMRC had submitted the DPR recently.

Boost to Connectivity

This project will provide ease of connectivity to the residents within both the cities of NOIDA & GNIDA and further connect them to the Delhi metro network. Botanical Garden will be an interchanging station between NMRC’s Aqua Line and DMRC’s Magenta & Blue Line. This project will benefit all commuters travelling from Noida- Greater Noida towards Delhi and vice-versa.

Project Highlights:

Total Length: 11.56 km
Total Stations: 8 Nos of New Elevated Stations
Total Estimated Cost: Rs. 2254.35 Cr.

Proposed Stations

The proposed stations for the proposed metro line are:

Botanical Garden
Noida Sector – 44
Noida Office
Noida Sector – 97
Noida Sector – 105
Noida Sector – 108
Noida Sector – 93
Panchsheel Balak Inter College)
End – Noida Sector – 142 (Already Existing)

Further Approvals

NMRC has submitted DPR to NOIDA authority and GNIDA Authority, respectively, to grant In-Principal Approval for DPR. DPR will also be added to the NMRC Board in the next Board Meeting. After that, DPR will be processed for approval of GoUP and GoI.

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MAHSR Update: NHSRCL Invites Bids from Indian Firms for Consultancy in Ticketing System

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NHSRCL Invites Bids from Indian Firms for Consultancy in Ticketing System

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a bid to expedite the work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, NHSRCL has invited bids from Indian firms for consultancy in the ticketing systems to be employed for the corridor.

Scope of Work

Scope of work for the prospective bidders includes:

Study and Suggest the best available system.
Prepare tender documents
Prepare Cost estimation Report
Assist in the finalisation of the main tender.

Key details:

The critical details for the tender are listed below:

Tender Security Amount: INR 9,04,132

Tender submission start date: 20 December, 2023

Tender submission Last date: 7 January 2024

Pre-Bid meeting: 7 January 2024

Opening of Bids: 9 January 2024.

Completion Period/Deadline: 52 weeks

Minimum Eligibility

The tenderers submitting their bids must have substantially completed works as a single entity, completion dates of which fall during the last seven years. The financial standing includes:

T1- Liquidity– Not Applicable
T2- Profitability– Profit before tax should be favourable for at least 03 years.
T3- Net worth- It should be positive for the last audited financial year.
T4- Annual Turnover: the average annual turnover of tenderers in consultancy services for the last five financial years should be a minimum of INR 2.41 Crores.

Latest Updates on MAHSR Corridor

As per the latest reports, the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Station has already achieved nearly 15% development, with NHSRCL deploying nearly six bridges in Gujarat. Bridges have been built over six rivers of Gujarat:

Par River (Valsad District)
Purna River (Navsari District)
Mindhola River (Navsari District)
Ambika River (Navsari District)
Auranga River (Valsad District)
Venganiya River (Navsari District)

NHSRCL has already completed 100 Km of Viaducts & 250 km (s) of pier erection for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. The reinforced concrete (RC) track bed laying has already begun in Surat.

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.

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CEO of Railway Board Inspects Howrah Maidan To Esplanade Stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Green Line

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CEO of Railway Board Inspects Howrah Maidan To Esplanade Stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Green Line

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha, CRB & CEO of Railway Board, inspected Howrah Maidan to the Esplanade stretch of the East-West Metro on 28 November 2023.

Inspection of Howrah Maidan Metro station

From Howrah Maidan station, CRB travelled up to Esplanade station in a Metro under the river Hooghly in the morning. At Howrah Maidan Station, Shri P. Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway, welcomed her warmly. Shri Reddy showed her the 3-D model and schematic diagram of the East-West Metro Project and apprised her of the work’s progress. She later inspected the Tunnel Ventilation System and different passenger amenities that will be provided at this station, as well as lifts, escalators and AFC-PC gates.

CRB & CEO, Railway Board also inspected different passenger safety measures taken at this station, fire alarm system, etc. She also instructed all to ensure all passenger safety measures before commissioning this stretch.

Inspection of Howrah Metro Station

From Howrah Maidan, she travelled in the Motorman’s cabin of a Metro and reached Howrah station. She inspected the Passenger interchange points of the Metro Railway with the Eastern and South Eastern Railway. She instructed all concerned officials to make necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth interchange of passengers amongst the three railways.

Here, she also checked all escalators, lifts, and station cooling systems, which will give passengers a smooth travelling experience. Then, she travelled under the river Hooghly through the tunnel, the first of its kind in India.

Inspection at Esplanade Metro Station

She concluded her inspection at Esplanade, where she inspected passenger amenities, safety and security measures that will be adopted here, and passenger interchanging arrangements between Blue Line and Green Line.

Discussions

She held a detailed discussion about this project with GM and other senior officials of Metro and Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (KMRCL).

Conclusion

After the inspection, Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha expressed her happiness seeing the progress of this stretch. She instructed all concerned officials to complete all pending works so that this stretch could be commissioned as soon as possible.

Shri P Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway and other senior Metro officers and senior officials of Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL) accompanied CRB and the CEO of the Railway Board during this inspection.

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Surat-Bilmora Stretch of the Mumbai-AhmedabadBullet Train Project to be commissioned by 2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): On Wednesday, the railways minister announced that the Surat-Bilmora stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train will be commissioned by August 2026.

Announcement

The announcement was made while the railways minister addressed the plans to overhaul the country’s rail network and services. The railways minister also briefed about the latest technologies being developed by Indian Railways: the Kavach System, Gajaraj System, etc.

Latest Updates on MAHSR Corridor

As per the latest reports, the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Station has already achieved nearly 15% development, with NHSRCL deploying nearly six bridges in Gujarat. Bridges have been built over six rivers of Gujarat:

Par River (Valsad District)
Purna River (Navsari District)
Mindhola River (Navsari District)
Ambika River (Navsari District)
Auranga River (Valsad District)
Venganiya River (Navsari District)

NHSRCL has already completed 100 Km of Viaducts & 250 km (s) of pier erection for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. The reinforced concrete (RC) track bed laying has already begun in Surat.

Major Development in Railways

The railways minister also touched upon various developments that the railways have made in 2-3 years, particularly after the COVID outbreak. Railways is undergoing a massive transformation that has paved the way for the Amrit Bharat stations scheme and the development of state-of-the-art technologies like the Kavach & Gjaraj System.

Kavach System: A safety system for trains that automatically applies brakes if the driver doesn’t, ensuring the train stays within set speed limits. It’s designed to enhance safety by taking action when needed.

Gajaraj System: A system that alerts the loco pilot of any suspicious activity on or near the rail track to prevent collision with animals.

Moreover, the number of new trains in India has increased since the pandemic as

Mail/express services- from 1,768 to 2,124
Suburban services – from 5,626 to 5,77
Passenger trains- from 2,792 to 2,856

Cumulatively, the Railways has served nearly 640 Crore Passengers in 2022-23, while it aims to serve 750 Crore passengers in 2023-24.

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.

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DPRs for Lines 2, 3 and 4 of The Navi Mumbai Metro Underway

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NAVI MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): CIDCO appointed Consultants will submit the DPR for the Navi Mumbai metro Lines 2, 3 & 4 very soon, connecting to the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Inauguration of Line 1

The 11.1-kilometre-long Line 1 was opened for commercial operations on 17th November and received a great response. Over 15,000 commuters use the newly inaugurated line to travel from Belapur to Taloja. As per the daily revenue report, nearly Rs 39 lakhs have been generated so far through the sale of tickets.

Facilities

Navi Mumbai metro boasts state-of-the-art Air-conditioned coaches and entry and exit arrangements on both the north & south sides of the metro stations. Shops in the concourse area for commercial purposes are a crucial feature of the Navi Mumbai Metro. The platforms have been equipped with CCTV, a passenger announcement system, and special toilets for Disabled persons.

New Lines

The three new lines to be instituted are as follows:

Line	Length
Line 2: Khandeshwar to Taloja MIDC	7.12 km
Line 3: Pendhar to Midc Taloja	3.87 km
Line 4: Khandeshwar to NMIA	4.17 km

The new lines will add a new paradigm of connectivity in the urban dwellings of Navi Mumbai and ensure the commuter’s seamless travel and commute.

DPR Expected in 2 months

The DPR for the lines is expected to arrive in 2 months. A DPR for the line had already existed, but it needs revisions owing to the delays. A fresh DPR would inform the authorities about the possible alignment for the upcoming metro limes and the budget and timeline.

Budget

All four lines are expected to cost over 11,000 crore with an expenditure of Rs 3,063 Crore. The responsibility for the same lies with the CIDCO.

Better Connectivity

Navi Mumbai will be the 16th city in India to experience metro connectivity that will ensure efficient and robust connectivity across all the city’s regions, ensuring that the people can experience the best possible urban transit system.

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