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North Western Railway floats tender for railway station building facilities

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GUJARAT (Metro Rail News): North Western Railway has invited bids for the construction of railway station building facilities at Ambaji, Gujarat.
Tender ID: 56858549
Brief: Construction of the railway station building, facilities for passenger/pilgrim stay (yatri niwas), platforms, underpasses, p/f shelters, passenger facilities, circulating area and other misc. works at Ambaji in connection with Taranga hill – Ambaji – Abu road new line project.
The estimated value of the work is Rs 202.56 crore with completion period of 36 months.
Last date of submission of bids:  25 November 2022.
Bids opening date:  25 November 2022.
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NCRTC unveils revamped website with commuter-centric features

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) Managing Director, Vinay Kumar Singh on Monday unveiled the new look of the organisation’s corporate website, an official statement said.

The website is dotted with commuter-centric features like Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project information and an interactive map of the corridor among others, it said.

The NCRTC is implementing the country’s first RRTS, a high-speed rail-based transit corridor, between Delhi and Meerut via Ghaziabad.

The statement stated that as the country’s first RRTS project has moved to advanced stages of implementation, a need for a comprehensive platform with a modern look and feel was felt to showcase the journey and updates about the project. Technology and commuter-centric features are the highlights of this new website, it said.

“The NCRTC has developed and is using some of the most advanced technologies in the RRTS, many of them being used for the first time in the country. This website provides insights into these technologies,” the statement said. It further stated that there is a separate section on construction updates as well as a pictorial journey of the RRTS stations.

The revamped website also showcases an interactive map of the first RRTS corridor with detailed information about the stations, providing an immersive experience for the users. This user-friendly website provides detailed information about how the first-of-its-kind RRTS project will prove transformative for the National Capital Region, the statement said.

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is 82-km-long and will have around a 70-km-long elevated section and a 12-km-long underground section. According to NCRTC officials, the trial runs of the RRTS train will first be conducted on the priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai and is likely to start by the end of this year.

The 17-km-long priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai is targeted to be commissioned by 2023 and the full corridor by 2025, they said. The priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor has five stations — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot.

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DMRC invites tender for construction of four elevated stations

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has invited online open e-tenders from eligible applicants for the work of Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and four Elevated Stations viz. Keshopur, Paschim Vihar, Peeragarhi & Mangolpuri of Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Corridor (Extn. of Line-8) of Phase- IV of Delhi MRTS.

Amount of Tender Security: INR 1.00 Crores.

Completion period of the Work : 24 months.

Cost of Tender documents: INR 23,600/- (inclusive of 18% GST) Non Refundable

Last date of Seeking Clarifications: 29.09.2022 up to 17:00 hrs

Pre-bid Meeting: 30.09.2022 at 1100 hrs.

Last date of issuing addendum (if any): 20.10.2022

Date & time of Submission of Tender online

Tender submission start date: 27.10.2022

Tender submission end date: 03.11.2022 (1500 hrs)

Date & time of opening of Tender online : 04.11.2022 at 1500 hrs

 

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Rs. 1,407 crores new orders for KEC International 

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KEC International wins New Orders of Rs. 1,407 crores
KEC International wins New Orders of Rs. 1,407 crores

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company has secured new orders of Rs. 1,407 crores.

Transmission & Distribution (T&D): The business has secured orders for T&D projects in the Middle East:

  • 400 kV Transmission lines, part of Kuwait – Saudi Arabia interconnection project
  • 380 kV Transmission line in Saudi Arabia

Civil: The business has secured an order for the construction of official quarters and associated facilities for senior Government officials in India.

Railways: The business has secured an order for Signaling & Telecommunication works of the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) under ‘Kavach’ in the consortium in India.

Cables: The business has secured orders for various types of cables in India and overseas.

Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd commented, “We are pleased with the continuous order inflows across businesses. Our YTD order intake now stands at Rs. 8,400 crores, with robust growth of 50% vis-à-vis last year. The orders in the Middle East consolidate our presence in the region and significantly expand our T&D order book, particularly in the international market. The large order in Civil has enhanced our presence in the growing public spaces segment and further diversified our clientele. We are also enthused by the second Railway order in the TCAS segment under ‘Kavach,’ which aims to enhance the safety of Indian Railways with world-class technology. These orders along with the orders announced earlier, reaffirm our confidence in achieving the targeted growth going forward”

About KEC International Limited

KEC International is a global infrastructure Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) major. It has a presence in the verticals of Power Transmission and Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines and Cables. The Company is currently executing infrastructure projects in 30+ countries and has a footprint in 110+ countries (including EPC, Supply of Towers and Cables). It is the flagship Company of the RPG Group.

About RPG Enterprises

RPG Enterprises, established in 1979, is one of India’s fastest-growing business groups with a turnover of US$ 4 billion. The group has diverse business interests in the areas of Infrastructure, Tyres, Pharma, IT and Specialty as well as in emerging innovation-led technology businesses.

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Hyderabad Metro launches WhatsApp eTicketing feature first time in India

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HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL) in collaboration with its delivery partner Billeasy, has become the first metro in India to launch an end-to-end digital payment-enabled metro ticket booking through WhatsApp eTicketing feature.

After multiple trials over the past few months, Hyderabad Metro Rail has partnered with Billeasy and AFC partner ShellinfoGlobalsg, Singapore for the technological integration, to provide a new method of digital ticket booking via WhatsApp, the well-known messaging app.

Commuters can now just purchase an e-Ticket on their own WhatsApp number, which can be exhibited at the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates to proceed on the journey. This service is offered in addition to TSavaari and other third-party payment apps, which are other digital ticket booking options.

To complete this, commuters must either scan the QR code located at metro stations to obtain an OTP (valid for 5 minutes) and an eTicket booking URL or book the ticket over WhatsApp and start a WhatsApp chat by sending a message “Hi” to Hyderabad Metro Rail Phone Number +918341146468.

Commuters will need to click the eTicket booking URL to open the E-ticket gateway web page, choose their journey route and journey type, and make their payment (with a debit card, Gpay, PhonePe, Paytm, or Rupay). They will then receive the metro E-ticket URL on their registered WhatsApp number.

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Footfalls in Kolkata Metro crosses 07 lakh passengers in festive rush

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Footfalls in Kolkata Metro crosses 7 lakhs mark in festive rush
Footfalls in Kolkata Metro crosses 7 lakhs mark in festive rush

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Pandal hoppers flocked to pandals all over the city to make the most of the rain-free pre-Puja day. The Metro recorded 7,43,853 footfalls of passengers along the North-South line.

With rain expected starting late on Shashthi, millions of people hit the streets on 1st October, and Metro trains were jam-packed. On 29th September, the Kavi Subhas-Dakshineswar corridor exceeded 7 lakh passengers only 24 hours after it had crossed the 6.5 lakh milestone on 28th September.

Footfalls in Kolkata Metro has crossed 7 lakhs mark. North-South Metro carried 7,10,521 passengers o­n 29th September (Chathurti). Total of 288 services were run o­n that day to cater to the Metro users. Metro has earned Rs.1,06,81,378 by selling tokens, Smart Cards and recharging Smart Cards o­n that day.

On 29th September, the maximum footfalls of 88,687 were recorded at Dumdum. Esplanade recorded 52,127 footfalls, followed by  Kalighat 44,997 and Rabindra Sadan 41,962 footfalls.

Last time o­n 27.11.2019 Metro carried more than 7 lakhs passengers. o­n that day 7,01,149 passengers travelled in North-South Metro.

East-West Metro carried 42,866 passengers o­n 29.09.2022.

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Western Railways to introduce first solar power AC EMU

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Western Railways is getting ready to introduce solar-powered AC local Electric Multiple Units (EMU) which will be a first for Mumbai. A high-powered particularly designed train modeled after Train 18’s Semi-High Speed design will be the new EMU. The groundbreaking underslung motor-equipped train is built to operate on Mumbai’s flooded tracks and provides travelers with a hassle-free ride in any circumstance.

Since, it was first introduced in 2018, the design and concept have reportedly been tested in a number of different ways. According to certain reports, an underslung motor may not function efficiently in the case of waterlogging problems. However, according to the ICF, the train has undergone several trials on various surfaces and zones and no problems with the underslung motors have been noted.

The flexible, lightweight solar panels on the solar-powered AC local train can produce 3.6 kilowatts of electricity which can run the train’s lights and fans. Additionally, the seating capacity is increased from 1,028 to 1,116 due to the design of these rakes.

The Western Railways also incorporated several features such as wider gangways for more people to walk on, CCTV surveillance, a regenerative braking system that allows up to 35% power savings and anti-skid rubberized flooring for passengers’ safety, to ensure traveler-centric services on the new rakes. Following a quick passenger survey more local trains will be equipped with solar panels.

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Two hundred stations to revamp with modern facility : Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Ashwini Vaishnaw attending the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Development of Coach Maintenance Facilities at Aurangabad & Jalna Railway Stations.
Ashwini Vaishnaw attending the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Development of Coach Maintenance Facilities at Aurangabad & Jalna Railway Stations.

AURANGABAD (Metro Rail News): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3rd October announced the modernisation of around 200 railway stations across the country. He announced while attending the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Development of Coach Maintenance Facilities at Aurangabad & Jalna Railway Stations in Maharashtra.

“Tendering process for 47 railway stations is completed while physical work has started at 32 stations. The railways are being transformed. The government has prepared a master plan to revamp 200 railway stations. Overhead spaces will be created on the stations which will have world-class facilities including waiting lounges and food courts besides amusement facilities for children,” the minister stated during the inaugural ceremony.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the railway stations will serve as a platform for the sale of local goods. He also highlighted the role played by the Marathawada region in the construction of the Vande Bharat Express train, stating that 100 of the 400 Vande Bharat trains that will be built for India will be manufactured in the coach factory at Latur, Marathawada.

According to the Minister, the government didn’t provide any justification for “Rate of Return” to approve a project. Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the country’s connectivity infrastructure, stating thanks to the PM Gati Shakti scheme, all areas of the nation are now connected via either highways or railways. He assured the people that sufficient connectivity would also be offered to Marathawada.

The Aurangabad coach maintenance facility can now accommodate 18 coaches, but Ambadas Danve, the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council has called for the capacity to be increased to 24 coaches.

In response, Vaishnaw has ordered a review of the demand and also instructed the officials to send a proposal for the same in the next 15 days.

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NCRTC MD leads a series of inspections in the Priority Section

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NCRTC MD leads a series of inspections in the Priority Section
NCRTC MD leads a series of inspections in the Priority Section

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Shri Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director, NCRTC along with other senior officials inspected the implementation progress in the Priority Section. The team is gearing up for trial runs of the country’s first RRTS train.

Two days back, they witnessed the crucial track laying activities near Guldhar and Duhai Depot stations. During the visit, conducted at night, Shri Singh took stock of the ongoing works and had detailed discussions with the field engineers & contractors about efficient deliveries. On 1st October, Shri Singh, along with other senior members of Team NCRTC, inspected the activities being carried out for the installation of systems and sub-systems including OHE, Signaling, Track laying, Escalators & Lifts, etc. at several sites in the Priority Section.

The team inspected the works being carried out at Guldhar Station to Duhai Station then the viaduct from Duhai Station to Duhai Depot Station on foot and finally Duhai Depot. The inspection at Duhai Depot which is key for the operations in the Priority Section, covered the Admin Building, Centre of Innovation ‘Aparimit’, preparations for train trial runs, etc.
NCRTC is all set to start operations on the Priority Section, Sahibabad to Duhai of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor early next year.

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GMRC floats tender for Customer Facilitation Services at Metro Stations

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AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): GMRC floats tender for eligible bidders for ‘Contract for Customer Facilitation Services at Metro Stations of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-1′.

Tender No: GMRC/O&M/CFS-01(R)/2022

Name of Work: Contract for Customer Facilitation Services at Metro Stations of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, Phase-1.

Approximate Cost of Work: INR 15 Crore

Tender Security: INR 15 Lakh

Completion Period of Work: 02 Years

Document Download Start Date: 29th September 2022

Document Download End Date: 20th October 2022

Pre-Bid Meeting: 04th October 2022

Bid Submission Start Date: 29th September 2022

Bid Submission End Date: 20th October 2022

Tender Opening Date: 20th October 2022

Tender Fees and Tender Security is exempted for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered with District Industries Centre or Khadi & Village Industries Commission or Khadi & Village Industries Board or Coir Board or National Small Industries Corporation or Date of Handicraft & Handloom or any other bodies specified by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises for appropriate category, and have valid registration certificate as on date of tender submission.
The MSEs would not be eligible for exemption of Tender Fees and Tender Security if they are not registered for the appropriate category or they do not have valid registration as of the date of tender submission.

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