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UPSSF Takes the Charge of Agra Metro Security

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UPSSF Takes the Charge of Agra Metro Security

AGRA (Metro Rail News): The Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force, formed under the guidance of the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Yogi Adityanath, will be responsible for the security of Agra Metro. In this regard, the Additional Director General of Police, Mr. L. V. Antony Dev Kumar, from the Special Security Force, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, conducted an inspection of the Agra Metro Rail Project. During the visit, the Project Director of Agra Metro, Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (City), Mr. Suraj Kumar Rai, the Commandant of the 4th Battalion of the SSSF, Mr. Amit Kumar, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Sadar), Ms. Archana Singh, along with other officials were present.
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The Director-General of Police, Mr. L. V. Antony Dev Kumar, held a meeting with the officials of Agra Metro to discuss various aspects related to Metro security. After that, he inspected the Agra Metro Rail Project, including the elevated and underground sections. During this visit, the Project Director of Agra Metro, Mr. Arvind Kumar Rai, briefed the Director-General of Police, Mr. L. V. Antony Dev Kumar, about various aspects related to Agra Metro.

It is worth mentioning that, similar to Lucknow and Kanpur Metro, CCTV cameras will be installed in all stations and trains of Agra Metro for surveillance. There will be no area in the premises and stations of Agra Metro that will not be covered by CCTV cameras. Additionally, special attention will be given to women’s safety at all Agra Metro stations by deploying female security personnel and housekeeping staff.

It is noteworthy that in September 2020, the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Yogi Adityanath, established the UPSSF (Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force) for the security of courts, prominent religious places, metro projects, and various institutions. The headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Security Force is located in the capital city, Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh government has formed battalions of UPSSF in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Mathura, and Saharanpur, and appointed a commandant for each of them.

Boosting Railways in Northeast: Amrit Bharat Scheme to Enhance 35 Stations in NFR Zone

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Boosting Railways in Northeast: Amrit Bharat Scheme to Enhance 35 Stations in NFR Zone

GUWAHATI (Metro Rail News): The Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) zone is set to receive a boost in infrastructure as part of the Central government’s “Amrit Bharat” initiative. About 35 major stations, including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Kamakhya, New Tinsukia, Dimapur, New Bongaigoan, Katihar, Kokrajhar Siliguri Town, Silchar and others, will be developed under this scheme.

Across the country, a total of 1309 railway stations have been identified for development, with 35 falling under the NFR zone. The scheme focuses on continuous improvement with a long-term approach.

The development plan includes creating Master Plans and implementing them in phases to enhance station amenities. This involves improving station access, waiting halls, toilets, and providing facilities like free Wi-Fi, local product kiosks, and better passenger information systems. The scheme also considers integrating the station with the city, ensuring sustainability and eco-friendly solutions, and creating city centers at stations in the long term.

Bengaluru’s Jayadeva Junction: Largest Metro Station Expected to Open by End of 2023

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Bengaluru’s Jayadeva Junction: Largest Metro Station Expected to Open by End of 2023

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): The largest Metro station in the city, Jayadeva junction on Bannerghatta Road, is expected to open partially by the end of 2023.

The station is a part of the Yellow Line linking RV Road to Bommasandra and the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. It has the capacity to handle 25,000 passengers during peak hours. Around 90% of the work on the station has been completed, and its total built-up area is 19,826 sqm, said the officials.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has set 2023 as the target to open the Yellow Line after missing several deadlines. The Pink Line is likely to be operational by March 2025.

The Yellow Line also includes a double-decker flyover to facilitate road traffic and Metro trains, easing direct access to Silk Board for commuters coming from the Ragigudda side without stopping at signals.

The Jayadeva interchange station will be fully functional once the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara begins commercial operations, according to Ajum Parwez, MD, BMRCL. It is anticipated to receive significant footfall after the Majestic interchange station, which is currently used by over 1 lakh passengers daily.

When both the Yellow and Pink Lines open to the public, BMRCL estimates that Jayadeva station will be utilized by around 80,000 to 90,000 passengers.

Once the Yellow Line connecting to Electronics City opens, Bengaluru will have three interchange Metro stations, with RV Road station as the third interchange station, where the Yellow Line will meet the Green Line (Silk Institute to Nagasandra). The opening of the Yellow Line is expected to increase Metro ridership by 2 lakh.

Alstom and RAILPOOL Ink €260M Deal for 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives

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Alstom and RAILPOOL Ink €260M Deal for 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives

FRANCE (Metro Rail News): Alstom, a renowned global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has joined hands with RAILPOOL, one of Europe’s leading rail vehicle leasing companies, to sign a significant contract for 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives. This substantial deal is valued at up to 260 million euros.

The Traxx Universal locomotives are designed to operate for both freight and passenger corridor services. Noted for their exceptional reliability and flexibility, coupled with optimized power consumption, these locomotives are known to deliver efficient cross-border operations. Additionally, they boast extended maintenance intervals, easing operational planning and reducing costs, ultimately enhancing their overall availability.
The deployment of these locomotives will span eight European countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Poland.

Kevin Cogo, the Vice-President of Rolling Stock, Locomotives & Components for Alstom DACH, expressed delight at RAILPOOL’s decision to partner with Alstom in expanding their operations across several parts of Europe. This contract is a testament to the long-standing and successful partnership between the two companies. The use of the proven Traxx locomotives, along with Alstom’s state-of-the-art Atlas signalling solution, reflects Alstom’s commitment to promoting more efficient and sustainable freight and passenger transport systems.

Torsten Lehnert, the CEO of RAILPOOL, also shared his excitement regarding this purchase. He emphasized that it solidifies their commitment to developing their unique full-service offering in the French market, following the recent opening of an office in France under the leadership of Frédérique Erlichman. These 50 locomotives ordered from Alstom will not only enhance operations in France but also significantly contribute to the advancement of sustainable, high-performance rail transportation throughout Europe.

All locomotives will be equipped with Alstom’s leading signalling system Atlas, which is the onboard solution for the European Train Control System (ETCS). This advanced system enables seamless operation on extended corridors, providing the broadest coverage of countries and lines, both for ETCS and legacy system operation.

Engineering of the locomotives will be carried out at Alstom’s site in Mannheim, Germany, while the final assembly is planned to take place in Kassel, Germany. Other locations involved in the project include Wroclaw, Poland for carbody shell production, Zurich, Switzerland for project management, and Siegen, Germany for bogies production.

Pune Metro likely to Unveil Two Exciting Stretches on August 1

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Pune Metro likely to Unveil Two Exciting Stretches on August 1

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Pune Metro stretch from Phugewadi to Shivajinagar, along with another stretch from Garware College to Ruby Hall Clinic, is expected to be inaugurated on August 1.

Officials are hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the event as he is likely to visit Pune on August 1 to receive the Lokmanya Tilak award.

Both stretches have been completed and are ready for inauguration, but the state government’s official communication is awaited.

A final inspection of the routes was conducted on Saturday by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, who has given approval for starting services on both routes. They are now awaiting the safety compliance certificate.

The new section linking Phugewadi and Civil Court station spans 6.9 km and includes four stations. On the other hand, the Garware College to Ruby Hall Clinic station section covers 4.7 km, featuring seven stations, some of which are located underground.

The newly constructed sections link significant locations in the city, including Shivajinagar, Civil Court, Pune Municipal Corporation office, Pune RTO, and Pune Railway Station. Deccan Gymkhana and Sambhaji Udyan stations provide convenient access to bustling areas like Jungli Maharaj Road and Fergusson College Road.

Ruby Hall Clinic station is conveniently located near Wadia College campus, benefiting students commuting in the area. Pune Railway station and Shivajinagar metro station have been integrated with Pune railways, ensuring smooth connectivity for rail commuters.

Advocate Sushil Mancharkar stated that residents are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Phugewadi-Shivajinagar route, as it is expected to bring a significant change to the traffic situation in the area.

Patna Metro Speeds Ahead: TBM Completes 85-Meter Journey at Moin-Ul-Haq Station

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Patna Metro Speeds Ahead: TBM Completes 85-Meter Journey at Moin-Ul-Haq Station

PATNA (Metro Rail News): In Corridor-II of the Patna Metro Rail Project, the construction of the underground metro station and tunnel is progressing rapidly. Recently, the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 1 at the Moin-Ul-Haq underground metro station completed an 85-meter journey successfully.

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Currently, the initial drive for constructing the underground metro station is underway. The main drive began on Friday after the Tunnel Boring Machine completed 85 meters of its journey. The process of adding backup gantries to the TBM for the main drive takes approximately 20 days.
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The tunnel boring machine construction of the underground metro line is primarily separated into three sections. The first (primary) drive is the first step in this procedure, during which the TBM begins excavating the tunnel from the launching shaft.

The initial/temporary ring segments are manually installed at this step, allowing the thrust jacks installed in the machine to push forward the TBM with the aid of these temporary ring segments. The TBM then arrives at the main drive, where it begins to build the tunnel by putting in permanent ring segments as it excavates.

The tunnel boring machine is separated into many components. The cutting head, which the TBM uses to cut the earth as it digs the tunnel, is located on the front shield, which is the component of the TBM that faces forward.

To prevent soil from sticking to the cutting head, a special chemical is sprayed through a nozzle mounted on it. This chemical ensures that the soil easily moves to the rear of the machine with the help of a conveyor belt. The soil is then transported to the dumping spot by a trolley after being carried out of the tunnel.

17-km Sahibabad-Duhai Depot Priority Section of RRTS Project to be Commissioned Soon

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17-km Sahibabad-Duhai Depot Priority Section of RRTS Project to be Commissioned Soon

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) Director Vinay Kumar Singh revealed that the 17-km Sahibabad-Duhai Depot priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) project will be commissioned within a few weeks.

Addressing a workshop on transit-oriented development, Mr. Vinay Kumar Singh, MD NCRTC, said, “This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in delivering high-quality transit services nationwide.”

Mr. Singh also expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing its transformational impact. He mentioned that this 17-km priority section of the RRTS project is the first to bring fast inter-city commuter trains to the National Capital Region.

Named ‘RAPIDX,’ the RRTS is a semi-high-speed regional rail service, a joint venture company of the Centre with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

The NCRTC has ambitious plans to improve connectivity further. By 2025, it aims to open the entire 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut stretch for the public, streamlining travel and enhancing the overall transit experience for commuters in the region.

Kavach’ Anti-Collision System to Shield 3000 km of Key Routes

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Kavach’ Anti-Collision System to Shield 3000 km of Key Routes

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament that the tender for the anti-collision system “Kavach” has been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah Corridors, totaling approximately 3000 route km. The work is currently in progress. The Indian Railways is also preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and detailed estimate for installing Kavach in another 6000 route km, said Union Minister in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

Kavach is a technology-intensive Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed indigenously. It assists the loco pilot in maintaining specified speed limits and automatically applies brakes if the pilot fails to do so, ensuring safe train operations even in inclement weather.

Kavach has been effectively implemented on 1465 route km and 121 locomotives, including Electric Multiple Unit rakes, on South Central Railway. Three Indian OEMs( manufacturers ) are currently approved for Kavach, with efforts to develop more vendors for its widespread implementation.

The tragic triple-train accident in Odisha’s Balasore on June 2, which resulted in around 300 fatalities and about 1000 injuries, sparked debates on the importance of anti-collision systems like Kavach. The total amount spent on Kavach implementation so far is Rs 351.91 crores.

NCRTC Organizes Workshop on Transit Oriented Development with Global Experts

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NCRTC Organizes Workshop on Transit Oriented Development with Global Experts

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) hosted an international two-day Workshop on Transit Oriented Development (TOD), a pivotal event aiming to revolutionise urban planning practices. The workshop, supported by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, witnessed the global participation of esteemed speakers, panelists, and participants from around the world, including heads of various urban transport corporations across the country, to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration in creating sustainable, inclusive, and livable cities.

Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, lamp lighting at workshop on Transit Oriented Development
Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, lamp lighting at workshop on Transit Oriented Development

TOD offers compelling solutions to the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, emphasising the integration of land use and transportation to create compact, mixed-use developments centred around efficient public transit systems.

Speaking on occasion, Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, said, “I am happy that NCRTC took the initiative of organising this Workshop as a Knowledge sharing platform for TOD which is a very important aspect of Urban Development. I am confident that the collective wisdom and constructive discussions that will take place during this Workshop will inspire a transformative change in our urban planning practices and would benefit future transit projects.”

“This workshop organised by NCRTC is intended to provide a platform to share the experiences of implementing TOD policies and the challenges faced during this journey by organisations across the globe. By promoting Transit Oriented Development, we can effectively reduce urban sprawl, congestion, and pollution while enhancing accessibility, affordability, and the overall quality of life in urban spaces.,” said Shri Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director, NCRTC.

On the occasion, Shri Manoj Joshi, Shri Vinay Kumar Singh, and Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director, ADB, also unveiled a Knowledge Product on Transit Oriented Development produced by Team NCRTC.

In 2017, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released the National TOD Policy and National Value Capture Financing (VCF) Policy Framework, recognising the significance of TOD adoption in the development plans of Indian cities. However, challenges still exist in the implementation of TOD policies, hindering their full potential. The workshop aims to identify and address these challenges to foster successful TOD implementation at the state and regional levels.

This workshop saw participation by leaders of several transit agencies from across the country, including Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation, and Rail Land Development Authority.

The workshop also featured an array of diverse speakers, panelists, and experts providing insights into successful TOD projects and outlining challenges specific to their projects. This included several eminent speakers from along the globe, Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director, ADB; Mr. Hiroaki Suzuki, Urban Finance & Development Expert, World Bank; Mr. Kano Junkichi, Director, International Business, Urban Renaissance Agency Japan; Mr. Andrew Newsome, Partner & MD- Boston Consulting Group, Australia; Mr. Richard de Cani, Global Cities, Planning & Design Leader– ARUP; Mr. Steven Segerlin, Director, Real Estate and Station Area Plg. WMATA Washington DC; Mr. Guido Bruggeman, Senior Urban Transport Expert, Netherlands, among others.

With the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridors being implemented by NCRTC, traversing four states in the National Capital Region, this international workshop provides an opportunity for state governments and development authorities to collaborate and tailor TOD policies to their unique contexts. NCRTC has been working closely with stakeholders, including state governments, development authorities, and multilateral funding agencies such as the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, to ensure financial sustainability through the operationalisation of TOD and Value Capture Financing Instruments.

Pune Metro Line 3: 622 Piers Erected on Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Route

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Pune Metro Line 3: 622 Piers Erected on Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Route

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The progress on the ‘Puneri Metro’ project, connecting the bustling IT hub of Hinjewadi, with the central business district of Shivajinagar, is moving ahead at a steady and impressive pace. Especially noteworthy is the rapid construction of piers along the route, which is advancing significantly. Today (Friday), the 622nd pier for the ‘Puneri Metro’ on the Hinjawadi- Shivajinagar route has been successfully erected on Ganeshkhind road, marking a remarkable achievement. To date, a total of 600 piers have been completed.

It is worth mentioning that the journey began with the casting of the first pier on Ganeshkhind Road back in April 2022. In just one year and three months since then, the developers of Pune Metro Line 3, jointly undertaken by Tata Group and PMRDA under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, have surpassed a significant milestone by completing 600 piers.

Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited established as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company by Tata Group, is diligently managing the work of Pune Metro Line 3 on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route.

“The construction of the piers, forming the backbone of the entire metro structure, is considered to be the most crucial stage of any metro train project. The Puneri Metro has planned to construct a total of 922 piers on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route. Having completed 622 piers in just over a year is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the team. The Pune Metro Line 3 piers, with a unique circular shape and a diameter of 2000 mm, are designed to meet the stringent parameters of the metro rail system, strictly adhering to all construction safety guidelines outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) manual,” informed Mr. Alok Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer of Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd.

Once completed, the metro between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar will offer an easy, convenient, and affordable public transportation option, significantly improving the lives of citizen commuters. Tata Group’s commitment to quality and safety remains unwavering throughout all phases of this project, a true testament to its dedication to serving the community.

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 Design, build, finance, operate & transfer (DBFOT) basis by a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), for a Concession Period of 35 years, including the construction period.

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