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

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

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: 

  1. Phase 2’s Pink Line (Nagawara – Kalena Agrahara): 6 elevated stations with PSGs & 12 underground stations with PSDs
  2. Phase 2A’s Blue Line (Central Silk Board – KR Puram): 13 elevated stations with PSGs
  3. 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

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. 

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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: 

  1. Corridor 3: Madhavaram to SIPCOT (45.8 Km)
  2. Corridor 4: Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass (26.1 Km)
  3. 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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Bangalore Metro Gets A 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: 

  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 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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‘Nana’ TBM Of the Kanpur Metro From Macrobertganj Completes Initial Drive

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‘Nana’ TBM Of the Kanpur Metro From Macrobertganj Completes Initial Drive

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The ‘Nana’ Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which is constructing around a 414-meter tunnel on the ‘up-line’ from MacRobertganj towards the under-construction Chunniganj station, completed its Initial Drive on 10th January, 2024, Wednesday. 

Competes Initial Drive 

After constructing around 85-meter-long tunnel, this machine has been stopped and the process of connecting it to the Backup System Unit has been commenced.

Control Room 

The Backup System Unit can also be called the control room of the TBM machine, where all the auxiliary systems of the machine are present. During the Initial Drive, the Backup System Unit of the machine was still functioning from outside the shaft but now it will be lowered into the launching shaft and connected to the shield of the TBM machine.

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Main Drive 

After connecting the Backup System Unit, the Main Drive of the TBM machine will start and the process of excavation of the tunnel will be done through the loco pilot. Motorized trolleys will be used to deliver ring-segments and evacuation of soil after mining in the Main Drive.

Tatya TBM 

It may be noted that under the Chunniganj-Nayaganj underground section, the ‘Tatya’ TBM machine is also doing tunnel construction work on the ‘down line’ from McRobertganj towards the under-construction Chunniganj station. Approx. 3 KM Tunnel construction work has already been completed in the said section between Chunniganj and Nayaganj station. 

Other TBMs 

Apart from this, ‘Azad’ and ‘Vidyarthi’ TBM machines are also doing tunnel construction work on a stretch of about 1250 meters between Kanpur Central to Nayaganj under the Kanpur Central – Transport Nagar underground section.

Current Status 

Currently, Kanpur Metro commercial services are operational on a 9 km long Priority Corridor (IIT-Motijheel), under approximately 23.78 km long Corridor-1 (IIT-Naubasta). Apart from the Chunniganj-Nayaganj and Kanpur Central-Transport Nagar underground section, construction work is also progressing rapidly in the approximately 5 km long Baradevi-Naubasta elevated section.

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Track Construction Completed In The ‘Up-Line’ Tunnel Between Bada Chauraha And Nayaganj Station of The Kanpur Metro 

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Track Construction Completed In The ‘Up-Line’ Tunnel Between Bada Chauraha And Nayaganj Station of The Kanpur Metro 

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): Both the casting work of the track slab and tunnel construction are progressing at a fast pace in the Chunniganj-Nayaganj underground section under Corridor-1 (IIT-Naubasta) of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project.

1 km Long Tunnel Completed  

Making significant progress in this direction, track construction work has been completed in the ‘up-line’ of the approximately 1 km long underground tunnel between Bada Chauraha and Nayaganj Metro Station. Track construction work in the ‘down line’ of this stretch is also nearing its end. 

Track Laying 

With the completion of the track construction work between these two stations, the process of laying the rail track between Chunniganj and Bada Chauraha will also be started within the coming few days.Like the elevated section, ballast-less track is also being used in the underground section of the Kanpur metro. 

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Advantages of Ballastless Tracks 

For this, the process of laying, welding and casting the track slab after lowering the rail (track) in the underground station has been going on for some time. Ballast-less track requires minimal maintenance and also has a long life cycle. 

Ground-breaking Innovations 

A Mass Spring System has been used under the track to absorb vibration and noise. Along with this, arrangements have also been made to install Derailment Guard and Third Rail.

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CMRL Issues LoA Worth INR 450 Crores to The SBI for Chennai Metro Phase 2

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CMRL Issues LoA Worth INR 450 Crores to The SBI for Chennai Metro Phase 2

TAMIL NADU (Metro Rail News): The Rupee Term Loan will be utilised as INR 150 Crore towards Phase-II AFC (Koyambedu to Sipcot) work and INR 300 Crore towards procurement of 30 train cars for Phase-II. This is the first of its kind that Chennai Metro has tied up with domestic commercial banks towards funding requirements of the Phase-II work.

Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, Director-Finance on behalf of Chennai Metro Rail Limited, issued the letter of Award to the State Bank of India, represented by Thiru. Jaleel Hasanath Syed Umar, Additional General Manager SBI, Chennai today (09.01.2024). Thiru. R. Murali, Chief General Manager (F&A), Dr. D. Jebaselwin Gladson, General Manager (CM), Thiru. Hari Ganesh, General Manager (F&A), and other officials were present during the occasion.

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6 Bidders Unveiled for Bhopal & Indore Metro’s E&M DDC Contract

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6 Bidders Unveiled for Bhopal & Indore Metro’s E&M DDC Contract

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has received 6 bids for the tender relating to Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) for Electrical and mechanical (E&M) Systems for Bhopal & Indore Metro. 

Scope of Work 

The DDC appointed by MPMRCL will be responsible for producing and proposing alternate designs of electrical and mechanical works for the lines entailed in Package BH-IN-21, 9 UG & 24 Elevated stations,  within 4.4 years.

Package BH-IN-21, entails: 

  1. Bhopal Metro: BH-03 (6 elevated stations) & BH-04 (2 underground stations) on the Orange Line, and BH-05 (13 elevated stations) on the Blue Line
  2. Indore Metro: IN-04 (5 elevated stations) and IN-O5 (7 underground stations) on Yellow Line

Bidders 

The bidders revealed for the same are: 

  1. Ardanuy India Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd.
  3. LKT Engineering Consultants Ltd.
  4. STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
  5. SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  6. Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Estimated Value 

The bids were invited under the same tender in September 2023 with an estimated value of Rs 15.07 Crores. 

Technical Evaluation 

The bids would further go for technical evaluation. Only then we can get the name of the Lowest Bidder. 

Bhopal & Indore Metro(s) 

Bhopal Metro’s Phase 1 project’s DPR (Detailed Project Report ) with routes of 27.90 km was approved by the state government in December 2016 and by the Central Government’s cabinet in October 2018. It consists of 2 lines: 

01. Line-2 or Orange Line: Karond Circle – AIIMS – 14.99 km

02. Line-5 or Blue Line: Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha – 12.91 km

Bhopal Metro’s Priority Corridor will be completed and opened in March 2024. 

Indore Metro is a Mass Rapid Transit System being built by MPMRCL. Phase 01 of the Indore metro is being built at an estimated cost of Rs. 7500 Crores. The metro trains will run 80 km/hr across the 31.5 Km line in Indore with 29 stations. 

Public Impact 

The Bhopal Metro promises to offer efficient and eco-friendly commutation in the city. The trial run is a testament to the goals of the Bhopal metro mentioned above. Alstom Transport India has manufactured the 3-coach train running on the Bhopal Metro with a passenger seating capacity of 50 & room for 300 standing passengers. 

It will transform how people commute in Bhopal and facilitate an easy, efficient & eco-friendly commutation. 

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Chennai Metro Rail Becomes First To Use Innovative Puller Axle System 

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Chennai Metro Rail Becomes First To Use Innovative Puller Axle System 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): In a ground-breaking milestone, Chennai Metro Rail has achieved a remarkable feat by introducing an advanced puller axle system for the transportation and erection of a massive 30m U girder to a height of 20m using advanced crane technology – a first-of-its-kind endeavour in Indian metro projects in CMRL Phase 2, Corridor 3 from Nehru Nagar to Sholinganallur – EV-01 (Elevated Viaduct). M/s L&T has been awarded the contract for the project. This is the longest ‘U’ girder span among other Metros.

Details of Machinery 

This Special fabricated trailer made solely for the OMR stretch with 12 axles each with 8 tyres totalling to 96 tyres meticulously distributed across two axles, the puller axle not only emphasizes CMRL’s unwavering commitment to excellence but also establishes a new benchmark in metro construction ensures optimal weight distribution, stability, and flexibility during the seamless transportation of the 185MT U Girder.

Ground-breaking Milestone 

The entire process marks a historic milestone in the Indian metro construction landscape, showcasing the capabilities and expertise of the CMRL & M/s Larson & Toubro project team. The successful deployment of the puller axle technology in transporting and erecting the 30m U girder highlights the CMRL & M/s Larson & Toubro project team’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

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Precision & Expertise 

As the project team continues to pioneer innovative solutions, this achievement not only symbolizes a historic milestone for the Indian metro sector but also underscores the capability of the nation to execute complex and ambitious projects with precision and expertise. 

Longest U- Girder 

The first longest ‘U’ Girder span was erected between Okkiyampet and Karapakkam Yestearday. Thiru. T.Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL along with officials and staff of CMRL, GC and M/s Larson & Toubro were present during the occasion.

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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: 

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

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

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Third TBM of Chennai Metro Phase 2 Lowered at Panagal Park Crossover Launching Shaft 

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Third TBM of Chennai Metro Phase 2 Lowered at Panagal Park Crossover Launching Shaft 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): A record milestone has been accomplished with the lowering of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) S-1075B nicknamed Pelican at the Panagal Park Crossover launching Shaft. 

Assignment 

The TBM has been tasked with the tunnelling of an 1100-meter underground up-line tunnel connecting Panagal Park Crossover to Kodambakkam as part of its first assignment. Corridor 4 of the Chennai metro has a total number of 3 tunnels: 

  1. TBM Pelican 
  2. TBM Eagle 
  3. TBM Flamingo 
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Previous Assignments 

The same TBM was deployed by TATA-CEC JV as TBM Krishna -3 for Package UGC-04 on Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line. It later got refurbished and passed the Factory Assessment Tests (FAT) in August 2023. 

Contract 

The contract was awarded by CMRL to ITD Cem in January 2024 along with the Underground Package  UG-01, both totalling Rs 3743.24 crore with a deadline to complete the project within 48 months. 

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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: 

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

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

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