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Maharashtra Govt gives clean chit, MMRDA to raise Rs 60,000 cr loan for infra projects

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has received permission from the Maharashtra government to raise a Rs 60,000 crore loan for infrastructure projects.

According to officials, the Maharashtra government has decided to stand as a guarantor for the loans and stamp duty on the government guarantee has been waived off for an amount of Rs 12,000 crore to be raised in the first phase.

Infrastructure projects which includes metro rail works, Thane-Borivali underground route, Thane coastal road, and Sewri-Worli Connector, worth Rs 1,74,940 crore are underway in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

This decision has come after a cabinet meeting which was held recently.

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NHSRCL awards contract worth Rs 201 crore for MAHSR to Mitsubishi Precision

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the body that is undertaking the construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project, has planned to get simulators.

NHSRCL has awarded a contract worth Rs 201 crore to Mitsubishi Precision for the manufacturing, supply and commissioning of training simulators for the bullet train. The completion period of supplying the simulators is 28 months.

These simulators will be used to train The drivers and staff who will be responsible to operate the high-speed trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be trained using these simulators. Training of drivers, conductors and dispatchers will be undertaken on the simulators.

The simulators will be set up in Vadodara in Gujarat. The simulators will have two types from which the first type will be for training the crew that will be on board the high-speed train whereas the second one will have driver consoles that will allow 10 trainee pilots of the bullet train to have a hands-on experience of operating the train.

NHSRCL has also set up a sample track for training purposes.

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First 2 cars of prototype train for Mumbai Metro Line-3 to reach Mumbai soon

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Metro cars ready to dispatch at Alstom's manufacturing plant in Sri City
Metro cars ready to dispatch at Alstom's manufacturing plant in Sri City

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The first two cars of a prototype train which will be used for trial runs of Mumbai Metro line-3 are ready to be dispatched from the Alstom trains manufacturing plant located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

These cars of the Metro prototype trains could not be dispatched to Mumbai even after they were ready because the Metro car shed was not avvailable due to the protest of environmentalists. After the protest, the MVA government decided to shift the shed from Aarey to Kanjurmarg which is now again being shifted to Aarey after the change in the government. The first two cars will reach Mumbai within the next 8-12 days.

According to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), the two cars that are part of a prototype Metro train, having a total of 8 Metro cars, were loaded in the trailers on Sunday from Alstom’s manufacturing facility and will be dispatched to Mumbai any moment.

According to an official, the trailer will take around 8-12 days to reach Mumbai after which they will be assembled at the temporary facility centre (temporary Metro car shed) at Aarey. Once assembled, the trial run of the Metro can be started between Marol and Maroshi as planned. All the eight cars of the prototype trains are likely to reach Mumbai around August 15 after which the testing of the Metro can be started.

The official added that the train will be tested on various parameters, including speed, oscillation and emergency break distance during the 10,000-km test runs. The trial could go on for three-six months.

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CMRL to explore possibilities of running direct trains from stations located in Anna Salai

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) is currently exploring the possibility of running direct trains from stations located in Anna Salai. At present, commuters change trains at Alandur. If this new plan is executed without any problems, then the commuters who board trains at stations such as Koyambedu, Vadapalani or Ekkatuthangal can travel directly to Guindy, Saidapet, Teynampet or Nandanam in Anna Salai without changing trains at Alandur.

The aim of this new plan is to save the time and efforts of the passengers while travelling.

CMRL’s Phase I project with about 45 km distance has two corridors —Washermenpet to Airport (Corridor I – 23 km) and Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount (Corridor II –21. 96 km). There are direct trains in some stretches which include from Chennai Central to the airport, Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount and Washermenpet to the airport.

The officials are currently conducting a study and inspection to see if this plan can be executed effectively. According to the sources, if it is executed as planned, the frequency of Metro trains on some stretches may be reduced.

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DMRC MD reviews progress on Patna Metro Rail project

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PATNA (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) MD Vikas Kumar reviewed the progress of the Patna Metro Rail project today. DMRC and the urban development and housing department (UDHD) are jointly executing this project.

In a meeting held with MD of Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL) Anand Kishor, Vikas discussed about the issues which are related to the present tasks which include the acquisition of private land mainly of ISBT depot, Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA’s) fund tie-up and fund-related issues.

In the meeting, the PMRCL MD informed that all the land acquisition matters are in the advanced stage whereas, for the JICA fund tie-up, the official informed that meetings and discussions are held regularly with the JICA study group and lastly the fund tie-up is in the advanced stage, therefore, it is likely to be signed by March 2023.

The DMRC will be executing work on a 31.39 km stretch which has two corridors that are Danapur to Mithapur (16.94 km) and a 14.45 km stretch from Patna railway station to New ISBT. DMRC is also responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the project which includes a tender selection of contractors for civil works, systems (signalling and communications), rolling stock, AFC, integration of civil works systems safety, quality, etc.

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Kochi Water Metro to begin full-fledged operations soon

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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi has received its second boat and three more will reach soon, therefore, the Water Metro can begin its operations in Kochi from September which also will be a Onam gift to the people of the city.

The 23 boats for the Water Metro project are being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). According to a source in CSL, The remaining three boats for the first phase will be handed over by the end of July.

The construction of the terminals for the water metro at Vypeen, Bolgatty, High Court, South Chittor and Cheranalloor will be completed soon and the water metro will operate first on this route. “We are trying to start services by Onam,” said Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) MD Loknath Behera.

According to a source, the work on the Kochi water metro is almost in the final stage. Work has already been completed on the terminals at Kakkanad, Vyttila and Eloor.

On 15 February 2021 Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated its first route between Vytilla and InfoPark constructed under Phase I of the project.

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Maha Metro’s MD Dr. Brijesh Dixit conferred with Special Lifetime Achievement Award

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Maha Metro’s MD Dr. Brijesh Dixit conferred with Special Lifetime Achievement Award

PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maha Metro’s MD Dr. Brijesh Dixit has conferred with the prestigious `Special Lifetime Achievement Award’ at an event held in Mumbai on 15 July 2022. The award was presented by the Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers (IIBE) for his efforts in the field of infrastructure development in the country.

Dixit and Maha Metro as an organization have bagged many awards. Recently the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records felicitated and honoured Dixit for constructing the longest Multi-Layer Via-Duct and maximum Metro Station on it in entire Asia. He was then felicitated by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari. Maha Metro has also built a 500 metres double-decker flyover in Pune city near the Nal stop metro station.

Dixit has been selected for this award for the quality and speed of work while executing the Pune and Nagpur Metro Projects. He was also presented with `Bhamashah Award’ by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) last month. Maha Metro is executing Metro rail projects in the two cities of Pune and Nagpur. It is also executing projects under the Central Road Fund (CRF) in Nagpur. Simultaneously, it has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting operations of Navi Mumbai Metro for a period of 10 years.

Maha Metro has also prepared a DPR for the Metro Neo Project in Nasik and for Metro Project in Thane. Maha Metro under the leadership of Brijesh Dixit has also prepared a DPR for the Metro Project in Warangal, Telangana. DPR for Pune Metro Phase II and Nagpur Metro Phase II is also underway. The way in which the projects have been executed by Maha Metro has won many recognitions for the efforts taken by Dr. Dixit and the Maha Metro team. The Special Lifetime Achievement Award to Dixit is again an acknowledgement of these achievements.

On this occasion, MD Maha Metro said,” Maha Metro is executing a world-class metro project in Maharashtra. The award which I have received today is dedicated to every employee of Maha Metro. We could complete this aspiring project timely and efficiently because of the effortless support Maha Metro received from the Central Govt., State Govt. and local Govt. bodies”.

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Ex UPMRC MD Kumar Keshav takes charge as CEO of Deutsche Bahn India

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CEO Kumar-Keshav

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Kumar Keshav has joined a prestigious assignment as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting India in New Delhi on 15th July 2022. Deutsche Bahn (DB) is a German company with expertise in the operation and maintenance of railway projects in different countries across the world.

National Capital Region Transport Corporation or NCRTC has recently signed an agreement with DB India to operate and maintain the 82-km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor for 12 years.

The rail-based transit systems in India are usually operated by public entities as in the case of various Metros such as Delhi Metro, Lucknow Metro etc. There has been limited participation by the private sector in this sector till now in the Country.

Deutsche Bahn Engineering and Consultancy India Pvt Ltd or DB India is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, National Railway Company of Germany. The engagement of DB as an Operator shall pave the path for the transfer of knowledge, best international practices and managerial services available around the globe to the Indian metro and rail O&M industry.

Kumar Keshav with his vast experience of implementing Lucknow and Kanpur Metro in record time shall now lead the DB team in India for efficient and cost-effective operation & maintenance of India’s first RRTS corridor from Delhi to Meerut.

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Anand Vihar RRTS station to be constructed 1-level below ground 

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Anand Vihar RRTS station which is being built on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is going to be the first-ever RRTS station being constructed only one level below the ground. This step has been taken to provide seamless and easy movement of passengers from one mode of transport to another.

A typical underground station of urban transport is being constructed two levels below the ground making it sufficiently deep. Anand Vihar RRTS station will be constructed only 8m deep, which will make the station not only an engineering marvel but a one of its kind.

In the preliminary detailed project report, the station was planned to be constructed 15 metres below the ground. However, in doing so, the existing foundation of Metro infrastructure was impeding the way of the construction of the RRTS corridor. Therefore, the Anand Vihar RRTS station was redesigned as an 8-metre-deep station and the concourse level has been shifted to ground level.

After the redesigning, the station is now being constructed just below the basement of the existing metro station of Anand Vihar. This is a very complex task from the point of view of construction and civil engineering but committed to passenger convenience, NCRTC is making it possible by using new technologies, strategic planning, and innovative methods.

This new design of the station will also be beneficial for the elderly, children, the handicapped and those passengers who are travelling with luggage. They wouldn’t have to walk or climb much to catch the RRTS trains.

Being close to existing transport infrastructure, the new commuter-centric station design of Anand Vihar RRTS station will ensure that commuters don’t have to step out on roads and are able to seamlessly move from one mode of transport to another. Such a seamless integration will provide a safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel experience to the commuters and will also cut down their travel time.

This station is being constructed by the top-down method, which is that the ground level will be constructed first and will move to the underground level. Four tunnels are being constructed for the corridor for to and fro movement on both sides of the station with the help of the Tunnel Boring Machine.

The Anand Vihar RRTS station will be 297 meters long and 35 meters wide. For passenger convenience, three lifts (one to access the platform and two to connect to the metro), five escalators (three to access the platform and two to connect to the metro), and two entry/exit gates will be provided at this station.

One entrance will be towards Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg and the other will be towards Anand Vihar Railway Station.

It has been the constant endeavour of NCRTC to ensure maximum convenience of the passengers in the implementation of the RRTS project. For smooth and uninterrupted travel of passengers, all RRTS stations are designed to be connected to the already existing modes of public transport wherever possible and to be made as close to them as possible.

At present, a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) is in place to connect the Metro Complex to Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg. The facility of lift, stairs and escalator will be provided to connect the RRTS station with it.

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RDSO conducts speed oscillation trial of AC double-decker coach at 180 kmph

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) unit of Indian Railways has successfully conducted a speed oscillation trial of a double-decker AC coach on July 11. The trial was conducted in the West Central Railway (WCR) zone in the Kota division on the Kota- Nagda section. The trial was conducted at a speed of 180 Kmph in the Nagda-Kota-Sawai Madhopur section.

The trials also included checking the new design of the modern LHB coaches, and the rolling stock of Indian Railways.

The West Central Railway zone shared a glimpse of the trial on its Twitter account stating,” 180 Kmph Speed Trials LHB AC Double Decker Coach. Another Feat by @wc_railway in @drmkota Division. Catch the Glimpse of the Speedometer clocking 180 Kmph in Kota – Nagda Section.”

Indian Railways plan to operate trains on the Mumbai-Delhi route at a speed of 160 kmph in the next two years and the Nagda-Kota-Sawai Madhopur section falls is a part of this route on which the trains presently run at a speed of 130 kmph.

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