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5 bidders emerge for General Consultant contract of Hyderabad Metro Airport Line

22/12/2022

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Five consortia have submitted pre-qualification bids for the General Consultant contract on the Airport Express Line of the Hyderabad Metro, connecting ten stations between Mindspace Junction and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

The Telangana Government will provide funding for this 32 km semi-high speed rail line of the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project, which will be executed by HAML (Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd). On December 9, 2022, Telangana’s Chief Minister laid the foundation stone.

Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd. (HAML) invited expressions of interest (EOI cum RfQ) on December 1, 2022. They anticipate that the allocated consultant will work with them for 36 months and help with design, supervision, safety, quality control, and contract management to execute this line quickly.

Bidders are as follows:

AECOM India + Egis Rail (France) + Egis India
Ayesa (Spain) + Nippon Koei (Japan) + Aarvee Associates
Consulting Engineers Group + Korea National Railway(South Korea)
Systra (France) + RITES + DB Engineering (Germany)
TYPSA (Spain) + PINI Group (Switzerland)

Now each of the five applications will be evaluated. Finally, the Request for Proposal (RfP) papers for the next stage of the bidding process will be issued to qualified consortiums in the upcoming months.

This mostly elevated route along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) at the airport inside Hyderabad Aerocity will travel 2.5 kilometres underground. It is anticipated that it will take 20 minutes to travel from Gachibowli in the city to RGIA, with trains moving at a top speed of 120 kmph.

TS Police Academy, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Bio-Diversity Junction, Nanakramguda, Narsingi, Manchirevula, Airport Cargo station, and RGIA Terminal are some of the stations on the route.

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MMRCL invites applications for various position

Staff Reporter

21/12/2022

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates of Indian Nationality for various positions of Manager, Station controller, and Junior Engineer for different projects in Metro, Railway, PSUs, Govt. Organizations, PSUs/ Metro Related Infrastructure Industries in Nagpur Metro Rail Project, Pune Metro Rail Project, and Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1.

According to Maharashtra Metro Rail Recruitment’s official notification, there are 18 vacancies for these positions. The last date for the application is 3rd January 2023.

Nagpur Metro Rail

Project Name- Nagpur Metro Rail
Positions	Vacancies
General Manager	1
Manager (Transactions)	1

Navi Mumbai Metro

Project Name- Navi Mumbai Metro
Post Name	Vacancies
Senior Deputy General Manager	1
Deputy Chief Project Manager	1
Deputy Chief Project Manager	1
Depot Controller	3
Station Controller	1

Pune Metro Rail

Project Name- Pune Metro Rail
Post Name	Vacancies
Deputy Chief Project Manager	1
Deputy Chief Project Manager (Electrical)	3
Manager (Property Development)	1
Manager (AFC)	1
Manager (Civil)	1
Assistant Manager (Telecom)	1
Junior Engineer (Civil)	1

To learn more about the vacancy, log on to Maharashtra Metro Rail Official Website.

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NCRTC Organises Community Awareness Program in Partnership with ADB Under JFPR initiative

Staff Reporter

21/12/2022

NCRTC Organises Community Awareness Program in Partnership with ADB Under JFPR initiative

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): NCRTC organised a Community Awareness Program in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. This program was conducted under the aegis of the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) initiative provided to NCRTC in conjunction with an ADB loan for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS project. The theme of this program was ‘Empowering Women Through Transport and Mobility’, with particular emphasis on the role of RRTS in such empowerment.

The participants primarily comprised female students and women residing in nearby rural areas. NCRTC conducted a session to make them aware of various women-friendly provisions in RRTS and how India’s first Regional Rail will help empower them through improved access and increased opportunities apart from safe travel.

Despite being a part of the National Capital Region, the people, especially women of this region, are often deprived of the professional, economic, social, and health-related opportunities and facilities offered due to the unavailability of adequate transportation. In addition, safety concerns often make it difficult for them to pursue their dreams and result in not only their loss but a loss of talent and resources for the country.

RRTS, with a design speed of 180km/hr, would offer commuter transit services which would be safe, comfortable, and reliable and reduce the commuter journey time to one-third in the region. Furthermore, with an unprecedented focus on Multi-Modal-Integration, NCRTC is creating a vast network of networks by integrating RRTS stations with Railway Stations, Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs)/Bus Depots, Airport and Metro Stations, wherever possible, enabling seamless commuter movement.

Commuter-centricity is paramount for NCRTC, so every RRTS train has a coach designated for women commuters. Stations and Trains will be monitored 24×7 through CCTV cameras. Trains will be operationalised through a Centralised Operation Control Room, and Platform Screen Doors (PSD) will be installed at every RRTS station. Trains will run only after both the train doors and PSDs are closed.

The participants were zealous about the RRTS project, especially for having such safe, high-class services and appreciated the various efforts being made by NCRTC to ensure commuter comfort for regional travel.

#NCRTC organized a Community Awareness Program recently in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, under the aegis of Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) initiative, provided to NCRTC in conjunction with @ADB_HQ loan for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut #RRTS project. pic.twitter.com/7a4nXvIh4U
— National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd. (@officialncrtc) December 21, 2022

To address and provide solutions to the women’s safety concerns, a special session was conducted on the ‘Apps to use in distress situations’, primarily to assist safely in public transportation. The participants appreciated this valuable and informative session and applauded the team. Working professionals and students found it most beneficial, especially those who often have to travel alone at odd hours. Some other sessions on the benefits of Economic Empowerment, Microfinancing Opportunities and Benefits of Access to Health Services were also conducted at this community awareness program.

NCRTC organises such community awareness programs from time to time to make people aware of India’s first regional rail and how it will unlock the region’s potential. It also encourages them to switch from their private vehicles and choose RRTS as a preferred mode of public transport once it begins its revenue operations.

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Second Train of Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 will reach Aarey in next 10 days

Staff Reporter

21/12/2022

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The second train of the Aqua Line 3 of the Mumbai Metro underground line has left the manufacturing unit in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, and it is travelling 1,400 kilometres via road to Mumbai. The Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Line is another name for the underground line.

In August 2022, the MMRC got a prototype rake and is currently conducting a trial run on one track between Sariput Nagar, Aarey, and Marol Naka stations. With the addition of the second rake, trail runs are now possible on both tracks of the twin tunnel.

According to a Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) official, the rake with eight coaches will reach the facility centre at Aarey within the next ten days.

The official added that it would be assembled there over the next 15-20 days and added to the fleet for trial runs.

The MMRC would extend the trial run section till Sahar station once the crossover track is ready. The crossover track work is progressing, as per the official.

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Anil Kr. Lahoti appointed as Member (Infrastructure), Railway Board by Ministry of Railways

Staff Reporter

21/12/2022

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, a member of the IRSE (Indian Railway Services of Engineers) batch of 1984 and general manager of Western Railways was appointed as a Member (Infrastructure), Railway Board by the Ministry of Railways on December 17, 2022.

Lahoti Post graduated from IIT Roorkee (erstwhile University of Roorkee) with a Master of Engineering (Structures).

He has a wide range of railways experience. From 1988 until 2001, he worked for the Central Railway in various positions in the divisions of Nagpur, Jabalpur (now on the West Central Railway), Bhusaval and Central Railway headquarter.

Additionally, he has held positions as Railway Board Chief Engineer (Construction), Officer on Special Duty to Member Engineering, Executive Director of Northern Railway (Track Machines), Railway Board and principal chief engineer of North Central Railway.

He worked at Northern Railway as the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction).

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Naveen Gulati promoted as a Member (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Board

Staff Reporter

21/12/2022

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): S. Srinivas, an Indian Railway Service for Mechanical Engineering (IRSME) officer from the 1986 batch, has replaced Naveen Gulati and taken additional charge as General Manager of ICF. Mr Gulati has been promoted as a member (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Board.

The President is pleased to approve the appointment of Shri Naveen Gulati, General Manager, Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, as Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Railway Board and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India, in Pay Level-17 of IRMS.

Mr Srinivas, ICF’s Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, took charge as General Manager of ICF on December 17.

Mr Gulati has experience in designing and production of Railway Coaches.

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Ashok Kumar Misra takes over additional charge of GM, Central Railway

Staff Reporter

20/12/2022

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager, Western Railway, has taken over the additional charge of General Manager, Central Railway. Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager, Central Railway, has been promoted to Member Infrastructure, Railway Board, New Delhi.

Ashok Kumar Misra is a senior officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME). He is presently the General Manager of Western Railway.

Ashok Misra has done his A.M.I. (Mech.) E. from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers UK, AMIE (Mech.) from the Institute of Engineers Kolkata, Production Engineering from Engineering Council UK, AMIE (Met.) from the Institute of Engineers, Kolkata and MBA from IGNOU.

Ashok Misra joined the Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineer through the Special Class Railway Apprentice batch of 1983. He has vast experience in rail management and administration. Started his career as Assistant Workshop Manager (Repair), Dahod on Western Railway. He has shouldered responsibilities of various posts successfully on Western Railway, RDSO and Northern Railway. He has worked as Divisional Mechanical Engineer (Carriage & Wagon) at Bhavnagar, Divisional Mechanical Engineer (Diesel) at Vatva and Sr. Divisional Mechanical Engineer at Vadodara. In addition, he has worked as Sr EDPM & Dy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Repair) in Kota Division.

He has held critical posts like Chief Rolling Stock Engineer, Additional Divisional Railway Manager/Prayagraj, Chief Motive Power Engineer/Diesel and Divisional Railway Manager/Jhansi on North Central Railway and Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer on East Central Railway.

He was instrumental in constructing the fourth line of Jhansi station, spearheading the same survey during his tenure as Divisional Railway Manager/Jhansi. He has played a significant role in many commendable works, including the redevelopment of Jhansi station.

He has been honoured with Rail Mantri Rajbhasha Award while working as Additional Divisional Railway Manager/Prayagraj on North Central Railway.

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Rs 11,440 crores spent on Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor project : Govt to Rajya Sabha

Staff Reporter

20/12/2022

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The ambitious Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor project has cost Rs 11,440 crore, the government informed Rajya Sabha on December 19.

The Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project is being carried out by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

In reply to a question in the Upper House, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore said the total sanctioned cost of the project is Rs 30,274 crore. However, as of November 30, 2022, he said the balance fund with NCRTC for implementing the project is Rs 1,084.10 crore.

According to the minister, the project is being funded by the Centre, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments, and other agencies — the Asian Development Bank, New Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Kishore said that as per NCRTC, various static and dynamic tests are in progress according to the schedule for commissioning the priority section (between Duhai to Sahibabad) of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor.

It is intended that the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS will be operational by 2025.

Last month, a senior NCRTC official had said trial runs on the main line for the operationalisation of the 17-km Duhai-Sahibabad priority section would begin in December.

The priority section has four stations — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar and Duhai. It is expected to be operationalised by March next year, NCRTC’s managing director Vinay Kumar Singh said last month.

The RRTS corridor would reduce travel time to just 55 minutes between Delhi and Meerut from three to four hours by road. In addition, most trains running along the RRTS line will have six coaches—five standard-class and one premium-class coach.

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NHSRCL invites applications to recruit various posts for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project

Staff Reporter

20/12/2022

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), responsible for implementing high-speed rail bullet train corridors in India, is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for various engineering and management positions for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project.

The vacant Position Details are as follows:

Senior manager (Rolling Stock)- 2 Posts

Senior Manager (Rolling Stock) Depot- 01 posts

Assistant Manager (Rolling Stock- Electrical)- 01 post

Assistant Manager (Rolling Stock- Electronics)- 01 post

Assistant Manager (Rolling Stock- Mechanical)- 01 post

DGM (Human Resource)-01 post

Deputy General Manager (S&T)-05 post

Deputy General Manager (IT)-01 post

Deputy General Manager (Ticketing System)-01 post

Senior Manager/ Manager (S&T)- 06 posts

Senior Manager/ Manager (IT)- 02 posts

Senior Manager/ Manager (Ticketing System)- 01 post

Senior Manager/ Manager (contracts S&T)- 01 post

To know more about the vacancy details, please visit the NHSRCL official website career section.

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Ahluwalia Contracts bags order to redevelop Chandigarh Railway Station

Staff Reporter

20/12/2022

Ahluwalia Contracts bags order to redevelop Chandigarh Railway Station

CHANDIGARH (Metro Rail News): The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has granted Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Pvt Ltd. a letter of acceptance (LOA) for Rs 462 crore for the redevelopment of Chandigarh Railway station by the Indian Railways station redevelopment scheme. An EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) model will be used to renovate the station. The redevelopment project is anticipated to be finished in 15 months.

“The RLDA has awarded the tender for the redevelopment of the Chandigarh Railway Station. The city will soon have a world-class redeveloped railway station with passenger amenities comparable to those found in international airports. The upgraded station will not only contribute to the city’s infrastructure growth story, but will also integrate the two sides of the city. providing a new terminal for Panchkula side and a roof plaza. The redeveloped station will act like a new city centre and play an important role in the city’s overall development.” said Ved Parkash Dudeja, Vice Chairman, RLDA

“The primary goals of station upgrades are to provide passengers with best-in-class amenities and to improve their travel experience. The redeveloped Chandigarh station will have separate arrival and departure areas to provide passengers with a comfortable and convenient travel experience. In addition, a 72-metre wide roof plaza is being provided over the platforms with food plaza and retail shops where passengers can wait for their trains in comfortable ambience,” he added.

As per the plan, two technologically advanced foot overbridges (FOB) will also be constructed to facilitate seamless passenger mobility. In addition, the refurbished railway station will be upgraded to a unified grid system to provide structural modularity and will be combined with other means of transportation whenever possible.

The station will be constructed to the same standards as world-class airports and will have modern lobby areas, a food court, a paid lounge, an information desk, and some office and retail space. The Ambala Division of the Northern Railway Zone includes the Chandigarh Junction, which serves the tri-city of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula.

Key characteristics of the station include:

72-meter-wide roof for a food court and retail stores.

Separate spaces for arrival and departure

New Panchkula-side terminal

Two modern foot overbridges

Paid lounge and information desk

Integrated with other forms of transport

The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is a statutory authority within the Ministry of Railways (Govt. of India).

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