JMRC intends to connect the highways of Ajmer and Agra with Metro network

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JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) is planning to extend Mansarovar to the Badi-Chaupar corridor at both ends after starting construction on a 4.85-kilometre corridor to connect two vital highways — Ajmer and Agra roads — with the Metro rail network.

The corridor extension would not only relieve congestion in the Walled City but will also improve connectivity for thousands of travellers and residents travelling between Ajmer and Agra.

JMRC intends to extend the (east-west) corridor from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar, according to the proposal. Similarly, Ajmer Road proposes to build a 2km elevated road from Mansarovar station to enable Metro route connectivity until the 200-foot bypass junction.

JMRC CMD Ajitabh Sharma exclaimed, “We have examined the technical and economic feasibility of the project.
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The estimated cost to extend the corridor will be approximately Rs 1,270 crore. The final proposal will be tabled in the forthcoming board meeting for approval. There will be no requirement of additional depot and rolling stock. The project will decongest the inner areas of the city and link two major roads.”

The existing 12 km East-West Corridor (Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar) will be extended to roughly 17 km once completed. Previously, the corporation had submitted a Phase-1C (Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar) detailed project report (DPR) and sought public input. If the project is finished by March 2025, the anticipated project cost, including land costs and taxes, is Rs 866 crore, according to the DPR.

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5 Bidders emerged for Agra Metro’s Electrification Contract AGE-1 & 2

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19/01/2022

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AGRA (Metro Rail News): After the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) opened tenders today, five organisations filed offers for the 750 V DC Third Rail electrification system of the Agra Metro Phase 1 project. Package AGE-1 & 2 for the Agra Metro is one of the few bid independently, with the remainder (rolling stock, telecommunications, rails, and so on) being combined with the newly functioning Kanpur Metro.

The UPMRC invited tenders for it in October 2021, with an Rs. 450 crore budget and a 36-month timeline – funded by a 450 million Euro (about Rs. 3860 crores) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Receiving cum Aux Main Substations Incl HV Cabling from Grid Substations,750 V DC 3rd Rail Traction System,33kV Cable Network, ASS, TSS and SCADA Sys for Corr-1and2 of Agra Metro Rail Project UP are some of the brief scopes for the project.

The following were the bidders for the project:

Alstom Transport India Ltd.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Linxon India Pvt. Ltd.
Siemens Ltd.
Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd.

The bids have now been transferred to the technical bid evaluation team, which could take a few months. After that, the financially qualifying bidders’ financial bids will reveal who is the lowest bidder and most probable contractor.

In February 2019, India’s Central Government approved Phase 1 of the Agra Metro, which includes two lines and 28 stations with a combination of elevated and underground sections.

• Line 1: Sikandra – Taj East Gate (14.25 km, 14 stations)
• Line 2: Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar (15.40 km, 15 stations)

UPMRC has stipulated a 12-month deadline for Line-1’s 3 km Priority Corridor (Taj East Gate – Fatehabad Road) section, which is under construction by Sam India Builtwell (viaduct & stations) and Lisha Engineers (PAC Depot).

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Afcons Infrastructure awarded civil contracts worth Rs. 4,151 crores for Delhi Metro Phase 4

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19/01/2022

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Mumbai Metro Line 3 — Image for Representation.

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been awarded two work orders totalling Rs 4,150.70 crores to build underground stretches for two metro corridors in the Delhi Metro Rail Project, Phase 4 by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC).

Contract Package DC-07:- The first work order, with a contract value of Rs 1669.20 crore (Rs 1669,20,96,000.00), was issued on January 13, 2022, for the Design and Construction of Underground UP & Down Tunnels by Shield TBM from the end of the Cut & Cover tunnel near Sangam Vihar Metro Station up to the existing Sarita Vihar depot, Underground Ramp and Cut & Cover Tunnels near Sangam Vihar and Tughlakabad metro station, and Underground Metro Stations at Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony and Tughlakabad including Retrieval/Launching shafts on Aerocity Tughlakabad corridor of Phase IV of Delhi Metro Rail Project.

This contract package’s tender notice was released in June 2021, and technical bids were opened in August 2021. In November 2021, financial bids were opened, with Afcons Infrastructure emerging as the lowest bidder among the other three bidders. The following are the bid values of the a11 four bidders:

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd:Rs 1,669.00 crore (Ll)
ITD Cementation India Ltd: Rs 2,070.00 crore (L2)
GULERMAK Agir Sanayiinaat ve Taahhut A.S.: Rs 2,254.00 crore (L3)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T): Rs 2,412 crore (L4)

Under the terms of the contract package, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd must finish tunnelling of a 6.981km section in 42 months. This stretch is part of the Delhi metro Rail Network’s 23.622 km Siver Line (Aerocity – Tughalakabad).

Contract Package DC-05:- The second work order, with a contract value of Rs 2481.50 crore (Rs 2481,50,59,151.65), was issued on January 14, 2022, for the design and construction of a twin tunnel by shield TBM, a tunnel by cut and cover, an underground ramp at Derawal Nagar, and six underground stations, including Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Char, Pulbangash, Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim, and Ramakrishna Ashram Architectural finishing, water supply, sanitary installation, and drainage works of stations on the Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Corridor (Line-8 Ext.) of the Delhi Metro Rail Project are included.

In June 2021, a tender notice for this contract package was released, with a work estimate of Rs 2444.828 crore. Technical and financial bids were opened in September 2021 and November 2021, respectively, with Afcons Infrastructure emerging as the lowest bidder among the other three bidders. The following is the total bid value of all four bidders:

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd:Rs 2,481.00 crore (Ll)
ITD Cementation India Ltd: Rs 2,547 crore (L2)
GULERMAK Agir Sanayiinaat ve Taahhut A.$.: Rs 3,445 crore (L3)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T): Rs 3,475 crore (L-4)

Under the terms of the contract package, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd must finish tunnelling of a 7.-46-kilometre segment in 42 months. This section of the Delhi Metro Rail Network’s Magenta Line (JanakpuriWest – R.K. Ashram) Extension is 28.92 kilometres long.

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MMRDA has finished track laying on Metro Lines 2A and 7

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19/01/2022

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): According to an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), track laying work on Metro Lines 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East) has been finished except for 500 metres. He also stated that the trackwork on Line 7 had been completed, with only 500 metres of work remaining on Metro Line 2A, which will be completed in a fortnight.

The MMRDA, the state government’s nodal agency for metro development in the MMR, is now constructing roughly 180 kilometres of a massive network, with Metro Lines 2A and seven slated to open this year. However, the wait for Phase 1 (Dahanukarwadi and Aarey) on both of these lines may be extended further since clearance certification from offices under the supervision of the union ministry is expected.

The MMRDA is currently conducting a dynamic trial run on a 20-kilometre length, which has already been visited and examined by a team from the research, design, and standards organisation (RDSO). When the official was asked if this stretch would be open to the public, He responded, “Yes, it is now fully dependent on the RDSO’s clearance certificate. After then, the commissioner of railway safety (CRS) must issue another clearance certification. Then and only then can commercial activities begin.”

Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), Metro Line 4 & 4A (Wadala-Kasarvadavali—Gaimukh), Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli), and Metro Line 9 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) are among the other routes being built by MMRDA (Andheri to CSIA and Dahisar to Mira Bhayander).

According to the MMRDA, civil works on these metro lines have already commenced and are projected to be completed by 2022-2024. Meanwhile, the MMRDA has begun the process of establishing a Metro Line 7, 7A, and nine depots at a new location in Rai Murdhe, Bhayandar.

Previously, just a Line 7 depot was proposed on property owned by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Dahisar. According to the official, “The collector has received a letter of land acquisition. Because it is privately owned land, their office will perform the land acquisition, and MMRDA will pay the compensation. After that, the further works for the depot construction can begin.”

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Plea against NOC to Metro rail project in Juhu Airport vicinity: Bombay HC seeks report on public safety

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19/01/2022

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): On Tuesday, the Bombay high court ordered Union civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal to submit an independent detailed report on the issue of height clearance granted for a Mumbai over-ground Metro train project.

High Court bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and M S Karnik said.”Bansal shall also consider the aspect of safety and security of the public, who reside in the vicinity of Juhu Airport, and throw light on whether commissioning of the MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) metro rail line would in any way affect aircraft operations at Juhu Airport,” the

The HC allowed the MMRDA to “carry on preparatory work for the Metro Rail line, viz Geotechnical investigation and utility identification” until further orders, adjourning public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the NOC for the Metro 2B line to February 28. However, it also clarified that “apart from such preparatory work, no other work may be carried out at the site without the prior leave of this Court.”

The HC heard a petition filed by Harit Desai, who contested the Airport Authority of India’s (AAI) No-objection Certificate (NOC) granted to the MMRDA for the construction of an over-ground Metro rail line within the Funnel Zone to the east of the approach and take-off climb surfaces of runways 26 and 08, respectively, of the Juhu Airport.

According to Desai’s lawyer, Nishant Thakkar, the NOC violated the ministry’s (Height Restrictions for Safeguarding of Aircraft Operations) Rules, 2015. In addition, the PIL raised concern that if the MMRDA’s metro line is completed, it may result in the loss of lives due to accidents.

The rail corridor runs from DN Nagar in Andheri (west) to Mankhurd in Mankhurd. After hearing from AAI counsel Sandeep Marne and state advocate general Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, the court wanted to know if the NOC complied with the laws.

The HC sought assistance from a civil aviation expert since it could not study the technicalities involved “yet at the same time the issue highlighted in this PIL appears to be substantial.”

An investigation was proposed to the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for petitioner’s concerns in light of his complaint that the AAI had violated the 2015 Rules, as well as his fear of loss of lives as a result of accidents if the MMRDA’s metro rail line were to be commissioned.

However, counsel Thakkar informed the court that Arun Kumar, the current DGCA, was the incumbent joint secretary (airports) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation at the appropriate time. Therefore, he was involved in the decision-making process leading to the issue of the contested NOC.

As a result, he sought that the secretary of civil aviation replace the DGCA, which the HC agreed to after Kumbhakoni and Marne did not oppose. The HC ordered Thakkar and D P Singh, the central government’s lawyer, to notify the secretary of the civil aviation ministry of the court’s decision.

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RITES signs MoU with CSIR-CRRI for cooperation in the infrastructure sector

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18/01/2022

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Senior officials of RITES and CSIR-CRRI at MoU-signing ceremony in New Delhi

Gurugram, January 18, 2022: RITES Limited, a leading Transport Infrastructure Consultancy and Engineering company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to explore opportunities for cooperation in the infrastructure sector.

About RITES Limited:

RITES Limited is a Miniratna (Category – I) Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach. The company has experience spanning 47 years and has undertaken projects in over 55 countries across Asia, Africa, South America, and Middle East region. RITES Limited is the only export arm of Indian Railways for providing rolling stock overseas (other than Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia).

About CSIR-CRRI:

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), a premier national laboratory established in 1952, is engaged in carrying out research and development projects on design, construction and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic and transportation planning, utilization of industrial waste, landslide control, road traffic safety, pavement performance monitoring/evaluation, service life assessment of bridges. The institute provides technical and consultancy services to various user organizations in India and abroad.

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Two new exhibits at Delhi Metro Museum include a pantograph & models of 8 metro trains

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18/01/2022

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pantograph & models of 8 metro trains at Delhi Metro Museum

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Officials said that there are two new exciting exhibits recently presented at the Delhi Metro Museum include a pantograph used by trains to draw power and models of eight metro trains operating around the country. In addition, they claimed the Delhi Metro Museum, which opened in 2009 at the Patel Chowk Metro Station, contains over 50 distinct panels, models, exhibitions, and photo galleries charting the DMRC’s glorious journey.s

A senior metro official described a pantograph as “equipment mounted on the roof of the train that is utilised to draw power from overhead electrification (OHE) lines.” “An out-of-service pantograph has been repaired and placed on display at the museum. “An information board has been set up, as well as images of pantographs used in metro trains,” he added.

According to the official models of eight different Metro trains, including those used by the Delhi Metro, have also been placed at the museum to show the evolution of Metro networks in the country. “This exhibit will offer visitors a sense of how India’s Metro networks have evolved dramatically in recent years,” the official said.

Despite the COVID–19 pandemic’s restriction, the Delhi Metro Museum has added another exhibit exhibiting the DMRC’s coveted Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) Award. According to metro officials, a specialised agency will maintain the giant digital screen and other models of Metro trains, stations, and the cutter-head of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).

A senior official exclaimed, “An extensive redevelopment and maintenance exercise has also been taken up to utilise this time when visitors to the museum are less in number. In a major exercise, the outer facade of the older panels has been refurbished with new designs to make the overall look of the museum more attractive”.

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Sharad Pawar takes metro rail ride in an upcoming project in Pune

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18/01/2022

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar visited the metro rail project for the PCMC-Swargate section in Maharashtra. Pawar travelled the metro rail between Phugewadi and Pimpri Chinchwad metro stations in a trial run, covering a distance of roughly 7 km on one side.

PUNE (Metro Rail News): According to Metro Rail officials, on Monday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar visited the metro rail project for the PCMC-Swargate section in Maharashtra. Pawar travelled the metro rail between Phugewadi and Pimpri Chinchwad metro stations in a trial run, covering a distance of roughly 7 km on one side.

According to a Metro Rail official, “Metro Rail officials informed Pawar Ji about the project at the Phugewadi metro station, where he was provided information about the station’s many features. Then, along with Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, he travelled from Phugewadi to the PCMC station and back to Phugewadi “.

In Pune, Maha Metro is building two metro lines. When finished, the 16-kilometre PCMC-Swargate corridor will have 14 metro stations. However, the official says the Phugewadi-Pimpri Chinchwad stretch will be operational first.

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NCRTC completes Jangpura RRTS Station underpass construction work

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18/01/2022

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DELHI (Metro Rail News): NCRTC has finished construction of the Jangpura RRTS station underpass. This underpass is of four lanes and passes under Mathura Road enabling movement of every type of vehicle including heavy motor vehicles to the Jangpura RRTS station as well as train stabling cum maintenance yard being constructed at this location for all the three corridors of RRTS network.

Jangpura RRTS station is being connected by Mathura Road in South Delhi for the smooth accessibility of the station. In this process, a four-lane connecting road is being constructed by NCRTC from Mathura Road to go towards Jangpura RRTS station. With this construction in place, the residents of Ashram, Maharani Bagh, Nizamuddin and Jangpura can avail of RRTS services easily, without any hassle of getting stuck in traffic jams.

This underpass construction has been done by box-pushing technology using precast boxes and pushing was done with the help of hydraulic jacks, without disturbing the movement of traffic. This underpass is completely pedestrian-friendly as about 1.5-meter-wide space on both sides is dedicated to pedestrian movement. Each underpass box is about 8.5 meters wide. These boxes will be joined with Reinforced Earth (RE) wall to create the ramps and loop to complete the connectivity. The construction of the RE wall is expected to be completed in the first quarter of this year.

Location of Jangpura RRTS station underpass 2

Presently, this site has poor connectivity as it is landlocked by three railway lines. The existing connectivity through Rail Over Bridge (ROB) is sufficient only for LMVs due to less height clearance while the other option is from an at-grade Railway crossing, which is not seamless due to frequent train movement on the route.

Once completed, connectivity to Jangpura RRTS station Complex as well as train stabling yard from Mathura Road will be seamless, enabling movement of LMV, HMV, as well as fire tenders, thereby providing access to critical RRTS infrastructure as well as adding value to the infrastructure landscape of Delhi.

Jangpura RRTS station is the 25th station on the 82 km long Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS corridor being constructed here with a stabling yard for the train stabling and maintenance, operational control centre, office complexes and residential towers.

NCRTC is implementing India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) which is a rail-based, high-speed, high-frequency regional commuter transit system. It has a design speed of 180 kmph and an average speed of 100 kmph. Powered by electric traction, RRTS will serve as a green mode of transport in NCR. It will also lead to a reduction in vehicular congestion and air pollution in the National Capital Region.

Presently, the 20th Launching Gantry has been installed on the 82 km RRTS corridor for the construction of the elevated portion. More than 1200 piers have already been constructed with 56 km of foundation work and 16 km of the viaduct. The 17 km priority section between Sahibabad to Duhai is targeted to be commissioned by 2023 and the full corridor from Sarai kale khan to Meerut by 2025.

NCRTC has managed the pace of the construction while simultaneously taking extensive pollution control measures in and around the construction sites. A dedicated team of experts are regularly monitoring the effectiveness of these measures and step-up the activities wherever necessary. Construction work is being done within barricaded zones of adequate height and thorough cleanliness is being maintained on these sites. Anti-smog guns, water sprinklers are deployed to settle the construction dust. All the raw materials, debris are kept covered at their marked sites.

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The daily ridership of the Namma Metro has decreased by 1 lakh

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18/01/2022

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Metro Passengers — Representational Image

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): The third pandemic wave has devastated the transportation sector, which was hoped to make up for losses during the previous two years. Ridership on Namma Metro and city buses has already been impacted by the exponential increase in COVID-19 cases and the accompanying restrictions imposed by the State Government.

In less than a month, metro commuters have plummeted from 3.5 lakh to 2.5 lakh. “Ridership had progressively climbed after the second wave of the epidemic, reaching 3.5 lakh daily, but it has now decreased by 1 lakh,” said Anjum Parwez, managing director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL).

As a result, revenue creation has suffered as a result of this. “Daily profits have decreased from 75 lakh to 55 lakh rupees.” We are following the guidelines set forth by the State Government and are only letting passengers based on seating capacity.”

To avoid overcrowding on platforms, BMRCL agreed to control commuter entry at stations to reduce overcrowding on platforms. As a result, train frequency dropped from 20 to 30 minutes after the weekend curfew was implemented.

If COVID-19 cases rise again, a reduction in ridership in the coming days can be expected, a BMRCL official exclaimed. “People are opting for private modes of transport as a precaution. In addition, the closure of schools and colleges and work from home have also resulted in reduced patronage.” said the BMRCL official.

Commuters on city buses have also decreased. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) said daily ridership had dropped to below 20 lakhs from 23-24 lakh.
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“We saw this kind of decline in the prior two waves as well,” a BMRCL official stated.

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