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UPMRC invites E-Tenders for Construction of TBM Tunnels, Stations for Kanpur Metro Corridor-2

09/02/2023

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): UPMRC Ltd. is calling for electronic tenders to create designs and construct the TBM tunnel, cut & cover tunnel, ramps after Double Pullia, ramps in the agricultural depot, and three underground metro stations (Rawatpur, Kakadeo, and Double Pullia) with architectural finishes and other related elements for Corridor-2 of the Kanpur Mass Rapid Transit System in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Tender Reference Number: KNPCC-11
Name of Work: Design and construction of TBM tunnel, cut & cover tunnel, ramp after double pulled, ramps in agriculture depot for mainline and depot connections and three underground metro stations (viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia) including architectural finishes etc., on corridor-2 of Kanpur MRTS project at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Approximate cost of work: INR 1025.00 Crores
EMD: INR 20.50 Crores
Completion Period: 30 Months
Document Download / Sale Start Date: 07th February 2023
Document Download / Sale End Date: 05th April 2023
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 13th March 2023
Bid Submission Start Date: 23rd March 2023
Bid Submission End Date: 05th April 2023
Bid Opening Date: 06th April 2023

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Voltas wins CMRL construction contract for Corridor 4

Staff Reporter

09/02/2023

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): CMRL has granted the contract to Voltas Limited to carry out electrical, maintenance, and air conditioning works for Corridor 4 construction at Rs 134.9 crore.

According to the press release of CMRL, this contract consists of supplying, installing, testing, commissioning and training in electrical fire protection, ventilation and air-conditioning works.

The work will include constructing 18 elevated stations from Kodambakkam powerhouse station to the Poonamallee bypass metro station, plus a viaduct between the stations, an approach ramp, and a depot in Poonamallee.

Rajesh Chaturvedi, the director of systems and operations of CMRL, and Jayant Deshpande, the business development head for Voltas Limited, signed off the agreement.

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Indian Railways to Increase Vande Bharat Production Threefold by 2023-24

Staff Reporter

08/02/2023

Vande Bharat Express trains — Vande Bharat Express/Representational image

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways is determined to raise its production of Vande Bharat trainsets to three per week by the end of the coming financial year.

The launch of this niche product in 2019 has been well-received, with eight trains already operational and two more to be added to the service on February 10. This move to increase production will enable the Railways to meet the demands for VB services in each zone across the country, connecting many small and big cities.

He declared that owing to the record GBS of Rs 2.40 lakh crores given in the Budget, India’s national carrier has been allowed to produce 500 more Vande Bharat trains in the next three years.

Additionally, with the addition of the three factories in Sonipat (Haryana), Rae Bareli (Uttar Pradesh), and Latur (Maharashtra) to the ICF Chennai facility, the production of the trains must be increased. By the end of the next financial year, the aim is to manufacture two or three Vande Bharat trains per week, thus fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of covering every major city and small town with these trains.

The Railway Minister Vaishnaw noted that the eight VB trains had travelled a combined distance equaling around 52 times the earth’s circumference with no significant technical difficulties, paving the way for a rapid increase in the production of rolling stock.

He added that the ministry is also constructing Vande Bharat Metro trains, which would provide a top-notch shuttle service to citizens who reside in the 50-60km vicinity of major cities. “We are developing a metro-style version of the Vande Bharat trains, offering a world-class experience,” he said. Furthermore, the Minister declared that the production and design would be finished in 2021, and the production of Vande Bharat Metro will commence in 2024-25.

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HMRL and HAML Receive Rs 2,500 Crore in State Budget 2023-24

Staff Reporter

08/02/2023

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): In the State Budget 2023-24, the lion’s share was received by the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML), with the former allocated Rs 2,000 crore and the latter Rs 500 crore.

This Rs 2,000 crore for HMRL included Rs 500 crore for the 5.5 km MGBS-Falaknuma Metro Rail line. As a result, the HMWS&SB was given a lower amount of Rs 1,961 crore compared to the Rs 1,625 crore during the financial year 2022-23, the HMDA Rs 200.1 crore, the Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) remained at Rs 200 crore, and the GHMC was given Rs 95.60 crore.

With the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad having seen a sharp rise in the number of travellers, Finance Minister T. Harish Rao stated that the expanded facilities costing Rs 7,500 crore, expected to be ready by June, will be able to handle four crore passengers annually.

He declared that the Metro Rail connection to the airport, costing Rs 6,250 crore, could be finished within three years with state financing. Of the Rs 500 crore for the Airport Metro, Rs 377.25 crore is to be apportioned from the Scheduled Castes Special Development Fund (SCSDF) and Rs 45.4 crore from the Scheduled Tribes Special Development Fund (STSDF). Rs 500 crore was also allotted last year for the Falaknuma line, yet it appears not to have been accepted.

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Chennai Metro Rail launches feeder Service for DLF Cybercity IT Park Commuters

Staff Reporter

08/02/2023

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Commuters from the Chennai Metro Rail who work at the DLF Cybercity IT Park will be provided shuttle services on four 12-seater AC tempo travellers between the Arignar Anna Alandur Metro station and DLF Cybercity Alandur. The tempo service, launched on 6th February, will be priced at Rs 40 per passenger and operate between 6 am and 10 pm on weekdays.

Fast Track cabs will collect the fare through a QR code (UPI) and mobile app. In addition, DLF Cybercity Chennai will mark pick-up and drop locations inside their campus and provide financial support to the operator.

The operator will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the service and vehicles, while Chennai Metro will offer passenger guidance and coordinate between the client and the operator.

MA Siddique, Managing Director of Chennai Metro Rail, mentioned that the work on the elevated stretch under the second phase should be completed by 2026.

He also said that traffic congestion along the metro rail elevated corridors stretch, which is currently under construction, should reduce within a year as the barricades along the pillars will be removed after the caps are laid, freeing up more space for motor vehicles. Siddique further said that a feasibility report from both Coimbatore and Madurai Metro had been accomplished, and a detailed project report for the Coimbatore Metro is currently being undertaken.

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Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority Invites Bids for ‘Lite Metro’ Feasibility Study

Staff Reporter

08/02/2023

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) is exploring the possibility of introducing the ‘Lite Metro‘ to the city’s public transportation system. This Metrolite or Light Urban Rail Transit System is a step below a metro, having most of the rail surface at ground level instead of elevated.

As part of the preliminary feasibility assessment, CUMTA on 6 February invited financial bids for the feasibility study, which would be conducted by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The project would involve the construction of dedicated tracks isolated from the roads to reduce costs.

M A Siddique, the managing director of Chennai Metro Rail, has stated that the feasibility study under the comprehensive mobility plan is considering the adoption of Metrolite, a cost-effective alternative to the metro rail, which will interface with Chennai Metro rail and MRTS lines, to increase patronage.

As per CUMTA specifications, Metrolite trains with a maximum 12T axle load and three non-separable coaches that can accommodate up to 300 passengers will be used for a passenger capacity between 2,000 and 15,000. Furthermore, I Jaykumar, the CUMTA special officer, has reported that the final decision on whether Phase III metro will be an average metro or Metrolite will be taken under the study, for which the bids will be finalised soon.

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Kaushal Kishore Informs Parliament of Namma Metro Phase 3 Proposal

Staff Reporter

07/02/2023

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Last week, in response to a query posed by Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha member P C Mohan, Union Minister of State for Housing And Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore informed Parliament that they had received a proposal from the Karnataka Government to implement the third phase of the Namma Metro Project.

This phase will have two corridors, the first being a 32.15 km route with 22 stations extending from Kempapura to JP Nagar Phase IV, which will create a circular metro line around the Outer Ring Road (ORR) once complete.

The second corridor, with a length of 12.5 km and nine stations, will stretch from Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road.

In November 2022, the State government gave in-principal approval to the Phase III of the Namma Metro project and asked the Union government to support the implementation of the plan.

For Corridor 1 of the project, there are plans for stations at JP Nagar (IV, V phases), Kamakhya bus depot, PES Institute of Technology, Nagarbhavi Circle, Sumanahalli Cross, Hosakerehalli Cross, Kanteerava Studio, Peenya, BEL Circle, Mysuru Road, and Hebbal. Similarly, Corridor 2 is likely to include stations at Hosahalli, Sumanahalli Cross, Herohalli, Vinayak Nagar, Byadarahalli, Sunkadakatte, and Kadabagere on the Magadi Road section.

The project, estimated at Rs 16,368 crore, is set to take five years to finish from when the Central government approves it.

The Union government and the State government will split 40 per cent of the cost, whereas the remaining 60 per cent will be sourced through debt. Moreover, the Centre is expected to offer additional funds through the PM Gati-Shakti programme to speed up transport infrastructure projects.

The Bengaluru Metro referred to as “Namma Metro”, is a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with two lines and 51 stations in Bengaluru, the capital and biggest city in Karnataka. The project is managed by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and Karnataka.

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First Trial Run on Whitefield-K R Puram Metro Line Successfully Completed

Staff Reporter

07/02/2023

First Trial Run on Whitefield-K R Puram Metro Line Successfully Completed

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): The first train to run at 80kmph between Whitefield and K R Puram Metro stations operated smoothly on February 5 afternoon. According to Metro officials, the successful trial run is a milestone in inaugurating Metro services on the Purple Line extension in March. They informed me that the journey of 13 km was completed in 12 minutes at the maximum permissible speed.

The high-speed trial run started at 11 am and was attended by around 50 BMRCL personnel, including members of the Rolling Stock, Signalling, Traction and Track teams, who were all on board.

A top official of BMRCL informed that there were no stoppages at any of the ten stations on the route, resulting in the trial run taking longer than usual.

He added that the exact time between the two endpoints would be known only after the service trial begins on February 11. He further shared that three round trips between Whitefield and KR Puram were conducted between 11 am to 3.30 pm.

During the runs, the speeds were gradually increased from 25 kmph to 40 kmph, 60 kmph and finally, 80kmph to test the safety parameters. He concluded by saying that the corporation is almost done with the commissioning of this line.

He added that several practices, such as train trials, service trials and inspections conducted by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, must be completed before the new line is launched.

Five trains are planned to be deployed at ten-minute intervals. The stations along this route include Whitefield, Channasandra, Kadugodi, Pattandur Agrahara, Sadarmangala, Nallurhalli, Kundalahalli, Sitharama Palya, Hoodi Junction, Garudacharpalya, Saraswati Nagar and K R Puram. However, due to the ongoing civil works, the last 2.5 km stretch between K R Puram and Baiyappanahalli will take a few more months.

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Union Budget Allocates 35,960 Million Dollars for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Route

Staff Reporter

07/02/2023

Delhi Meerut RRTS Train/ Representational Image

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): A significant amount of 35,960 million dollars was allocated to first high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) route in India, which is being built between Delhi and Meerut, in the Union Budget, although it was less than 44,720 million from the previous year.

No separate allocation was made for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation‘s Phase IV expansion, consisting of three priority lines. Instead, 195,180 million dollars were allotted for all national metro rail projects across India.

As per a source, the Union finance ministry has been providing a budget for all metro train projects in India in its entirety instead of for each venture, rather than granting funds to the DMRC separately in the past. The source further mentioned that DMRC would request funding in line with the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry’s regulations, which serve as the nodal agency for all metro projects.

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation, the executing agency, has revealed that the allocation for metro projects is 13,240 million in subordinate loans, 44,710 million in equity investment, and 137,230 million in pass-through aid.

The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is working on the prioritised segment with 1,100 engineers and 14,000 personnel employed full-time. As per their report, 35% of the underground segment has been completed, and 65% of the elevated viaducts have been constructed.

Furthermore, four stations in Delhi, Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, and Jangpura, are situated along the 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. Train testing is now ongoing in preparation for launching the priority segment later this year, which will offer passengers a front line, conditioned, quick, and dependable transportation service. By 2025, the entire route will be made public.

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CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Underground tunnel construction work at Ramlila Maidan

Staff Reporter

07/02/2023

CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Underground tunnel construction work at Ramlila Maidan

AGRA (Metro Rail News): TBM ‘Yamuna’ was launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath on 6th Feb 2023 at Ramlila maidan for tunnel construction work, Agra Metro Rail Project.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble CM said, “Agra is a historical city and when it comes to environment and due to its heritage and culture. UP Metro officials are doing a commendable job and executing the project timely. Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of cities that has operational metro services. Agra will also emerge as a metro city in future and give plenty of employment opportunities, enhanced tourism and boost its image on the world map. “

“ UPMRC is putting all efforts into achieving this target 6 months ahead of its schedule. The schedule is marked for August 2024 and the team of UPMRC is planning to execute the project by early 2024. Metro services will be operational for the people of Agra by the beginning of 2024”, he added.

MD UPMRC Shri Sushil Kumar said that, “UPMRC has always executed metro projects timely and ahead of schedule. This time as well we will achieve the same milestone, by delivering a world class metro to the people of Agra ahead of the set timeline.”

The two TBM machines have been named as ‘ Yamuna and Ganga. Yamuna commenced tunneling work today while Ganga to start tunneling after two weeks from from Launching Shaft/Crossover section at Ramlila Maidan.

Before this, Hon’ble Chief Minister arrived at the crossover site and inspected the world class safety park built at the site and got acquainted with the safety features followed at the site.

There on, he signed on the pre cast ring segment and gave his blessings and pressed the button for inaugurating the tunnel boring machine.

After the first breakthrough at Agra Fort Metro Station, the TBM will then go towards Taj Mahal Metro Station (Purani Mandi Chauraha) and will be retrieved thereafter from retrieval shaft.

One TBM will weigh around 450 tonnes and it’s length is approximately 85 metres. The TBM operates for around average 10-12 metres everyday.

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