Rahee Infratech Bags Rs. 136.66 Crore Surat Metro Line-2 Track Work Contract

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Surat (Metro Rail News): Rahee Infratech has been awarded a contract worth Rs. 136.66 crore to provide and set up standard gauge rails for Line-2 of Surat Metro. The line will stretch over 19.26 km and will connect Bhesan-Saroli. The Surat Metro Phase 1 comprises a 40.35 km corridor with 18 elevated stations that are being constructed through two civil packages: CS5 and CS6. The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) had invited bids for the systems contract, financed by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in May 2022, and technical bids were opened in September 2022.

Six bidders had submitted their financial bids in January 2023. These bidders were Apurvakriti infrastructure ( bid of 151.94 cr.), Texmaco Rail and Engineering ( bid of 141.74 cr.) , Rail vikas Nigam Ltd. ( bid of 148.03 crore), KEC International ( bid of 143.93 cr. ), Larsen & toubro ( bid of 139.78 cr. ) and Rahee Infratech ( bid of 133.66 cr.).

Rahee Infratech emerged as the lowest bidder and was awarded the contract. The contract entails the installation, design, testing, supply, and commissioning of ballastless track from Bhesan to Saroli in the elevated section, as well as connecting lines to Depot, and ballasted/ballastless/embedded standard gauge track for Corridor-II of Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase 1. In January, GMRC had awarded another track-work contract worth Rs. 166 crore to RVNL-ISC JV for 22.77 km Line-1.

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DMRC Awards INR 80 Crore Contract to Autometers Alliance and 2XM Consult Pty Consortium

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NOIDA (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a letter of acceptance (LOA) to a consortium of Autometers Alliance Limited from India and 2XM consult Pty Ltd from Australia for the retrofit work in RS-1 trains of the Delhi Metro. The contract, with a total cost of INR 80,12,20,000, includes all central/state/local taxes, duties, levies, cess and other incidental charges required to fulfill the tender conditions, including statutory deductions such as TDS towards income tax, GST and labor cess.

The consortium will proceed with the assigned work and is directed to complete it within two years from 29th March 2023. The retrofit work includes the installation of new and improved technology in the RS-1 trains of the Delhi Metro, which will enhance the overall safety, efficiency and comfort of the passengers.

The DMRC is committed to providing world-class services to its passengers, and the retrofit work in the RS-1 trains is part of this mission. The new technology will improve the performance of the trains and provide passengers with a better travel experience.

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Indian Railways to Extend Network to Tawang for Security Along LAC

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GUWAHATI (Metro Rail News): The Indian Railways is planning to expand its railway network to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and other areas of the northeast frontier state to support India’s security strategy along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The goal is to aid the Indian Army in deploying personnel and equipment to the border. Anshul Gupta, the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, has stated that the final site survey report has been sent to a higher authority. The Defense Ministry has also approved two additional projects, namely Bame-Aalo up to Mechuka and Pasighat-Parshuram-Wakro, and their surveys have been completed. The Pasighat New line work is targeted for completion in March 2025.

Anshul Gupta also mentioned that there has been a delay in the Imphal connectivity project due to the Tupul incident, and they are working on precautionary measures to complete the project by December 2024. The Sikkim works are also set to be finished by December 2024. The railway project work of Serima to Kohia is scheduled to be completed by March 2024.

Moreover, an umbrella project worth Rs. 1.20 lakh crore has been launched to connect important towns and border areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Sikkim. Anshul Gupta added that they are working with the state government, various organizations, and the Indian army to accomplish this goal.

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B.L. Kashyap and Sons Bags Rs. 313 crore Railway Station Development Project in New Delhi

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): B.L. Kashyap and Sons, a civil engineering construction company, has announced that it has won an order worth approximately Rs 313 crore from the Railways Land Development Authority. The project involves the development of the Bijwasan Railway Station in New Delhi and is expected to be completed in around 15 months.

According to an exchange filing, the order is from a domestic unrelated client and the company’s total order book as of now is approximately Rs 2,402 crore. The Delhi headquartered company is known for its large industrial, residential, and commercial construction projects and provides integrated engineering, procurement, and construction services.

The Bijwasan Railway Station development project is a significant win for B.L. Kashyap and Sons, and the company’s management is confident of delivering it within the stipulated timeline. With this order, the company has added another feather to its cap and is well positioned to leverage the growing demand for construction projects in India.

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Gurgaon Metro’s 28.5km New Line Gains Momentum with Re-Invitation of DDC Contract

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GURUGRAM( Metro Rail News): After a brief setback due to poor participation in the original round, the Gurgaon Metro’s 28.5km new line connecting HUDA City Centre to Cyber City is finally gaining momentum. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Ltd (HMRTC) has re-invited bids for the Detailed Design Consultant contract (GGNCCDD-01) for the project’s civil architectural and E&M works. The elevated new corridor will form a ring line through Gurugram and Old Gurugram via 27 stations, and will also include a spur from Basai Village to Dwarka Expressway.

The project’s final Detailed Project Report (DPR) was approved by the Haryana Government’s cabinet in August 2020 at an estimated cost of Rs. 6821.13 crore. The re-invitation of bids for the consultancy contract comes with a 48-month completion deadline and an estimated cost of Rs. 17.68 crore. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2023, and the bid submission and opening dates are set for April 17, 2023.

The project has been highly anticipated by the people of Haryana, as it will significantly improve connectivity and reduce travel time between two of the state’s most important commercial hubs. The successful completion of this project will mark a major milestone in the state’s efforts towards developing a modern and efficient public transportation system. HMRTC,

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Takes a Significant Step Forward with MOU Signing with Japan

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train network has taken a significant step forward in its development, as the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan government on Monday. Under the agreement, The core work related to the safety and punctuality of the high-speed rail corridor, which involves the Shinkansen technologies, will be executed by the Japan High-Speed Rail Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.

For the bullet train corridor, the Japanese company will handle tasks related to the operation control center, design contract, production and construction contracts, as well as PMC contracts for the E1 package. According to the nodal agency, this will accelerate the work while maintaining the same level of safety and quality as the Shinkansen, a bullet train network in Japan, in accordance with the practices observed in that country.
As a distinct development, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd, the authority responsible for the bullet train work, has entered into an agreement with Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd and Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, a joint venture, for the purpose of designing and constructing the underground Mumbai high-speed rail station at Bandra Kurla Complex.

These latest developments bring the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project closer to reality, and further progress is expected as work continues apace.

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Bangalore Metro Rail awards J Kumar – AICPL JV with Rs. 182 crore contract for Blue Line’s Airport Depot

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Bengaluru (Metro Rail News): The civil construction work of Aiport Depot at Doddajala of Bangalore Metro Blue Line has been awarded to J Kumar Infraprojects – AIC Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd (J Kumar – AICPL JV) by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) for a contract worth Rs. 182.33 crore.

In the joint venture, J-Kumar’s share in the project is 55%, which amounts to approximately Rs. 100,28,69,838/- excluding GST. The new 57 km Blue Line in Phase 2B, connecting Central Silk Board – KR Puram – Bengaluru International Airport, will be served by this Airport Depot. BMRCL had estimated the project cost to be Rs. 204.68 crore, with a 1.5 year (548 days) deadline. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is financing this contract with a USD 500 million (approx. Rs. 3680 crore) loan approved in December 2020.

The Purple Line’s operational Baiyappanahalli Depot will also support operations on the Blue Line and will be changed in a phased manner to serve the Blue Line in the future. The Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract for both depots, valued at Rs. 3.94 crore, was awarded to PADECO Co. Ltd. – Ardanuy India Pvt Ltd. JV in September 2021. As part of a 318 coach contract funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), both depots will accommodate 222 new coaches. BMRCL received four bids for this contract in February 2022, and technical bid evaluation is currently underway.

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Blue Star Bags ₹575 Crore Orders for Railway Electrification Work

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Blue Star has announced that it has received orders worth ₹575 crore for railway electrification work, which is a significant milestone for the company’s entry into the railway segment. The orders have been received from the Kolkata Metro Rail, West Central Railway, and Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE). In a statement released on Tuesday, the refrigerants and cooling company stated that it has successfully expanded its presence in this segment and consolidated its position in the projects business space.

The orders comprise the design, supply testing, and commissioning of a 132/55 kV traction substation, sectioning posts, and sub-sectioning posts of 2X25 kV at the feeding system for the Gangapur city. Additionally, the orders also include the design, supply, and commissioning of a 750 V DC substation and upgrading of the power supply system at Geetanjali and Esplanade, along with the renovation of Noapara traction substation of the metro railway in Kolkata.

B Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Blue Star, expressed his satisfaction with the company’s contribution to the growth and development of the railway infrastructure in India, which is a key focus area for the Indian Government. He added that Blue Star is well-equipped to take advantage of the increasing prospects in the Railway Electrification sector, thanks to its exceptional project management skills and extensive background in working on diverse HVAC&R and MEP projects.

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First of Four Tunnel Boring Machines “Mahavir” of Patna Metro Project Lowered at Moin-Ul-Haq

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Tunnel Boring Machine "Mahavir" of Patna Metro Project at Moin-Ul-Haq

PATNA (Metro Rail News): The First of four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) of Patna Metro Project, nicknamed “Mahavir”, was lowered on Monday in Patna at Moin-Ul-Haq Station with a drive length of 1494m towards Patna University station. TBM Mahavir bearing serial number DZ1090 weighs around approx. 420 Metric Ton. The underground tunnelling work in Patna Metro Project will be done with the TBM machine. The lowering of the TBM is the first step of tunnelling for Patna Metro, which has commenced at Moin-Ul-Haq Stadium. Other parts of the TBM, which will be assisting in muck disposable, feeding of the tunnel segments shall be done subsequently; that is, after lowering the main part of the TBM, the process of complete assembling of the TBM takes about 2 to 3 weeks’ time. Once TBM is assembled in totality, the drive will start.

The TBM, if compared to that of the weight of an African Elephant; one elephant’s weight is approx. 7 Metric Ton, so the weight of TBM equals to that of 60 elephants’ weight.

This is the second in DMRC after Delhi that TBM was assembled first at the ground, and the same is lowered with the help of Mega Lifts on the cradle. TBM assembly was lifted with the cradle using strand jacks with a capacity of 325 Metric Ton each. Four-strand jacks are being used to lower the TBM at MUH. The Mega lift will lift the cradle and then push it up to TBM lowering position (Launching Shaft). Then TBM will be lowered into the shaft, which is approx. 16m below the ground level after skidding.

Patna is located on the south bank of the Ganges River in eastern India, which has alluvial soil. The groundwater level is also very high. As per the soil strata, soft soil Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) TBMs have been designed and manufactured for Patna Metro by CRCHI (China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation Ltd.) The TBM shall first be launched from Moin Ul Haq Station towards Patna University station.

What is TBM

The Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) comprises a cutter head, front shield, middle shield, and tail shield, along with the backup gantries. The main body length of the TBM is approx. 9m with EPB full length of 95m approx. The excavation diameter is 6650mm, with the precast ring lining with an outer diameter of 6350mm and inner diameter of 5800mm. Approximately 49cum of the earth will be mined for every ring installed. Grouting behind the segmental lining shall be carried to ensure that full and immediate support is given to the rings as they emerge from the rear of the TBM. Thus, a continuous process of mining, grouting, and ring building, with ground monitoring information analysis, will be applied during the operation of the TBM.

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Jindal Steel and Power bags track rail supply contract of Rs. 244 crore for Gujarat Metro Projects

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JPS signing contract with GMRCL for Track Rail Supply

GUJARAT (Metro Rail News): Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), a leading Indian steel and power company, has signed track rail supply contracts worth Rs. 244 crore with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. for the second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro and the first phase of the Surat Metro.

Under the terms of the agreement, JSP will be the sole supplier of head-hardened rails for the mainline application and R260 rails for maintenance depots. This marks a significant achievement for JSP, as it becomes the only domestic supplier of HH rails, which are a major import substitution product under the “Make in India” campaign.

The head-hardened rails, which are made using a specialized heat treatment process, are designed to withstand high wear and tear, making them ideal for use in high-speed rail systems. These rails are a critical component of any metro system, ensuring smooth and safe operation of trains.

The deal with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. represents a significant step forward for JSP in its efforts to support India’s strategic infrastructure development goals. The company is committed to contributing to the country’s vision of building a world-class metro network, and this contract is a testament to its expertise and capability in this field.

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