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Delhi Metro Grey line services will start from 18th September 2021

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Delhi Metro Grey line services will start from 18th September 2021

DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Thursday, Delhi Metro rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) announced that the Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand extension of the Delhi Metro’s Grey Line would be thrown open to the public from 18th September 2021. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal will inaugurate the section via video conferencing.

The passenger services on this line will start at 5:00 PM on the same day,” said DMRC officials. With the opening of this line, the Delhi Metro network span will become 390 KMs with 286 stations.

The Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand stretch, which is about one kilometre long (891 metres), will extend the metro farther into Najafgarh’s interior.

The people of the interior villages of Najafgarh, which is steeped in history, would greatly benefit from this expansion of the nearly 4.2-kilometer Grey Line (Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor).

In October 2019, the Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor opened, connecting the urban village region of Najafgarh to the rapid transit network for the first time.

The future Dhansa Bus Stand Station has been decorated with appealing artworks and pictures that depict the rich legacy, culture, flora, and biodiversity of this national capital neighbourhood.

Surat Metro Construction works for Phase-1 will complete at the cost of Rs. 12,020 crores

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Surat Metro Construction works for Phase-1 will complete at the cost of Rs. 12,020 crores

GUJARAT, INDIA (Metro Rail News): The construction work for Phase-1 of the Surat Metro rail project has begun after tenders’ worth over Rs. 3,002 crores for various civil works, including those for the underground section, were awarded by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC).

Work has started on the 21.59 KM corridor between Sarthana and Dream city, said officials GMRC.

It is the longest of the two corridors being built under Phase-1 of the project. “Work has started on the elevated corridor between Dream city to Majura Gate and within the underground section between Apodaca and Chowk Bazaar,” said officials GMRC.

GMRC has awarded tenders worth Rs. 3,002 crores, including tenders for the underground section, which build at the value of over Rs. 1,870 crores. The first tender for building the 11.6 KMs elevated section from Dream City to Chowk Bazar has been awarded to a venture between M/S Sadbhav Engineering Ltd. and SP Singla Constructions Pvt Ltd.

The underground section on the same corridor between Dream City and Sarthana has been allotted in two packages. M/s JK Infra Projects have been awarded the contract to construct the underground section between Chowk Bazar to Surat Railway Station at the cost of Rs. 943 crores.

A joint venture between Gulermark and Sam India Built well has been awarded an Rs. 929 crores contract to build the underground section between Kapodara to Central Warehouse. The fourth tender of Rs. Three hundred fifty (350) crores have been awarded to M/s ITD Cementation India for constructing the Dream City Depot. The scope of work will also include constructing the Operations Control Centre and metro Bhavan headquarters at Dream city.

Phase-1 of Surat Metro was sanctioned on 06th June 2019 for a total length of 40.35 KMs. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone and conducted the Bhoomi puja virtually on 18th January 2021. The project consists of two elevated corridors with a complete of 38 stations. The longest corridor of about 21.58 KMs is between Sarthana and Dream city. This section with 20 stations also has 6.47 KMs of the underground network from Chowk Bazar to Labheshwar Chowk. The second corridor of 18.74 KM is between Bhesan and Saroli and has 18 stations of Rs. 12,020 crores needed for Phase-1 constructions, France’s AFD and Germany’s KFW will provide a soft loan of Rs. 5,434 crores, which can be 57 per cent of the entire cost. The central and state governments will dig in with Rs. 1,487 crores each. Phase-1 of the project is targeted to be completed by March 2024. Over 676 families are expected to be suffering from the Surat Metro project, and therefore the GMRC has sanctioned Rs 375 crore for rehabilitation work. “The on-site identification and finalization of affected families are in process. The actual number of affected families are going to be calculated after the finalization of alignment, on-site demarcation and detailed site survey,” said officials GMRC.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister KCR joined a meeting to solve Hyderabad Metro Losses Issue

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On Wednesday, Chief Minister KCR joined a meeting to solve Hyderabad Metro Losses Issue

HYDERABAD, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On 15th September 2021, the Telangana Government has set up a committee to make recommendations on how to bail out Hyderabad Metro Rail, which faces losses. It remained shut for over a year and now has very low occupancy due to the covid-19 pandemic.

In June 2021, the Hyderabad metro reported over Rs. One thousand eight hundred (1800) crores losses, and on 25th June 2021, L&T CEO & M.D, Mr. S N Subramaniam, met Chief Minister Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) discussed the matter. The L&T representatives had requested the CM that due to Covid-19, they are incurring losses, and the government should help them. On 14th September 2021, L&T officials again met the CM and sought help. As a result, the metro rail had resumed services on 06th September 2020 after remaining closed from 25th March 2020.

On15th September 2021, the CM constituted a committee to analyze the current situation and the necessary action for Hyderabad metro. The committee comprises Urban Development and Municipal Administration Minister K.T Rama Rao, R&B Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy, government’s Chief Advisor Rajiv Sharma, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, CM’s Principal Secretary S. Narsing Rao, Finance Special Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Urban Development Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar, and Principal Secretary (IT and Industries) Jayesh Ranjan.

The committee will explore the possibilities of helping Hyderabad Metro as it was in heavy losses due to less traffic due to the pandemic. The CM also assured L&T that the government would support the Metro Project and help it get back on track. The decision to set up a committee was taken after L&T officials discussed with the CM about the financial losses of Hyderabad Metro, bank loan repayment, the mounting interest day by day and urged the government to come to their rescue, said CM Telangana.

According to the statement by CM’s office, within a short period, the Hyderabad Metro, by providing the safest travel services, became a popular public transport system. “The pandemic harmed Hyderabad Metro as it did on other sectors. For Hyderabad, which is growing day by day, metro rail services are necessary, and there is a need to expand the services in the future. Regrettably, the pandemic forced the Metro Rail project into a financial crisis, making it pay compound interests. The state government would rescue the prestigious Hyderabad Metro project as it did for other sectors.

First Metro Train Set of Chennai Metro Overhauled for Passenger Service

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First Metro Train Set of Chennai Metro Overhauled for Passenger Service

CHENNAI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): CMRL has been in passenger services since 2015. Providing unparalleled comfortable service and safety to passengers is the core vision of the organisation. For the last 6 years, the Chennai Metro Trains have been carrying passengers on time. To ensure the safety and reliability of Metro Trains, intermediate overhauling (IOH) of trains is performed as per the requirements of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Maintenance Manuals.

The work involves removing the bogies (undercarriage with four or six wheels pivoted beneath the end of a Metro Train Vehicle) from the car body and stripping out of bogie components. Inspection of welding joints, welding and repainting of bogie frames are then done. Primary suspension springs are 100% replaced. The wheels are reprofiled for passenger comfort. The axles are then subjected to Ultrasonic flaw testing to ensure that no internal defects exist. Other worn-out components are also replaced during this process. A complete overhaul of traction converters, auxiliary converters, brakes system and air conditioning system are also performed.

In addition, deep cleaning of air conditioner ducts, train exterior and the interior is also performed using special environment-friendly chemicals.
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All components are reassembled to bogie frame as per international best practices. The bogies are levelled in a static bogie testing machine. After the completion of all related works, the bogies are run in, and the car body is lowered. The train is subjected to level adjustments to maintain floor height on par with platform level.

The Metro Train undergoes static tests and all functionalities are restored. Then dynamic tests are also carried out in test track up to 40 kmph and in mainline up to 80 kmph. The Metro train is then certified fit for passenger service by the Competent Authority.

Metro Trainset No. 15 is the first trainset to be overhauled by CMRL ‘s in-house team in coordination with Maintenance Staff. The cost of overhauling one train set is around INR 1.77 Cr and the time took for completion of the entire process is 40 days.

Thiru. Pradeep Yadav, I.A.S., Managing Director, CMRL inspected the first overhauled Metro Train set from CMRL Rolling Stock Maintenance Facility at Koyambedu today (15-09-2021). Thiru. Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director (System and Operations), Senior Officials and Staff of CMRL were present during the inspection.

NCC Ltd. gets another big project of Bangalore Metro

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NCC Ltd. gets another big project of Bangalore Metro

BANGALORE, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On 14th September 2021, BMRCL announced that NCC Ltd. is the lowest bidder to construct all three packages of Bangalore Metro’s 37 KMs Airport Line (Blue Line), which will link Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to K.R. Puram.

These three (3) elevated packages of the Bangalore Metro Phase 2B project range from 11 to 15 KMs and consist of 15 out of the 17 stations planned on the line. BMRCL had opened bids in July 2020 and the completion deadline of the project is between 24 to 27 months.

Package 1

Bid Values: 

  1. NCC: Rs. 739 Crores
  2. SNC–CVCC JV: Rs. 754 Crores
  3. Afcons: Rs. 842.55 Crores

Estimate Value: Rs. 639.95 crores

Deadline: 27 months

Length of the Work: 11.003 KMs

Tender Name: Phase 2B/P2/69(a)

Scope of the Project: Construction of elevated structure (viaduct & stations) of length 11.003 KMs from Chainage 0.000 m to 10072 Mand eight (8) elevated metro stations, i.e., Kasturi Nagar, Horamavu, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, HBR Layout, Nagawara, Veerannapalya and Kempapura.

Package 2

Bid Values: 

  1. NCC: Rs. 748 Crores
  2. SNC–CVCC JV: Rs. 760.16 Crores
  3. Afcons: Rs. 811.15 Crores
  4. GR Infra: Rs. 858.73 Crores

Estimate Value: Rs. 645.31 crores

Deadline: 2 years

Length: 11.678 KMs

Tender Name: Phase 2B/P2/69(b)

Scope of the Project: Construction of elevated structures (viaduct & stations) of length 11.678 KMS from chainage 10072 M to 21500 M and five (5) elevated metro stations, i.e., Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka and Bagalur Cross, including 250 M pocket track, road widening, utility Diversion and allied works of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2B.

Package 3

Bid Values:

  1. NCC: Rs. 680.23 Crores
  2. SNC–CVCC JV: Rs. 692 Crores
  3. Afcons: Rs.809.10 Crores
  4. GR Infra: Rs. 827 Crores
  5. ITD Cementation: Disqualified

Estimate Value: 620.90 crores

Deadline: 2 years

Length: 15.011 KMs

Tender Name: Phase 2B/P2/69(c)

Scope of the Project: Construction of elevated structures (viaduct & stations) of length 15.011 KM from chainage 21500 M to 36511M and two (2) elevated metro stations, i.e., Bettahalasuru and Doddajala, including road widening utility Diversion and allied works of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2B. The length of work is approximately 719 KMs cut & cover portion in front of Yelahanka Air Force Station.

Four firms in the race to construct Delhi Metro Phase-04 underground work Project

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Four firms in the race to construct Delhi Metro Phase-04 underground work Project

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On 14th September 2021, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened technical bids for the construction of phase-4 underground work, and four construction firms have submitted bids to build Delhi Metro’s tunnelling contract DC05 of the Magenta Line’s 28.92 KMs Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram extension. This 7.46 KM underground section connects a ramp north of Derawal Nagar with R.K. Ashram via six Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Ghar, Pulbangash (interchange with Red Line), Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim & Ramakrishna Ashram Marg (interchange with Blue Line).

It is Magenta Line’s 4th civil package in the 65.1 KM Phase-4 project. Other packages are 12.375 KM DC-01, 7.473 KM DEC-03R, 2.03 KM underground DC-06, all under construction. DMRC invited Tenders. for this contract financed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through an Rs. 8,390 crore loans in June 2021 with a 42-month time limit. 

Contenders:

· Afcons Infrastructure

· Larsen & Toubro (L&T) 

· ITD Cementation

· Gulermak

Scope of the Project: 

Design & Construction of Twin Tunnel by shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground ramp at Derawal Nagar and Six underground stations viz. Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Ghar, Pulbangash, Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim & Ramakrishna Ashram Marg Including Architectural Finishing, Water supply, Sanitary installation, Drainage works of stations on Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Corridor (Line-8 Ext.) of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS.

The bids have now been sent for the technical bid evaluation, taking a few months to evaluate. After that, the technically qualified Bidders’ financial bids will be opened to reveal the lowest bidder and most likely contractor. The assigned contractor will be required to use at least four tunnel boring machines (TBMs). 

DMRC has publicly posted that they’re chasing a June 2024 deadline to start operations on the Magenta Line’s 28.92 KM extension between Janakpuri West and R.K. Ashram. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible due to construction practicalities, and I see this section opening no sooner than mid-2026 at this time.

QuEST Global appoints Alfonso Martínez as Global Business Head for its Automotive and Rail Verticals

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QuEST Global appoints Alfonso Martínez as Global Business Head for its Automotive and Rail Verticals

BANGALORE, INDIA (Metro RAIL News): QuEST Global, a global product engineering and lifecycle services company, announced the appointment of Alfonso Martínez as the Global Business Head for its Automotive and Rail verticals. Martínez will be responsible for further strengthening, expanding and driving both these verticals at QuEST. He will be based out of Madrid, Spain, and will report directly to Ajit Prabhu, Chairman & CEO, QuEST Global.

Automotive and Rail are the key growth areas for QuEST and the company aspires to emerge as a strongly connected engineering player in these industries. With the Martínezon board, the organization feels it will be able to further strengthen its endeavour to be the Most Recognized & Trusted Global Engineering Partner to its customers.

Alfonso brings with his myriad of useful industry experience acquired through his association with different industries over a period of three decades. He has an in-depth understanding of the automotive and railway market and has successfully led numerous customer-focused initiatives in the industry. With a perfect blend of attributes like entrepreneurship, management and technology, Martínez, joins QuEST from Capgemini, where he was the Executive Vice-President, Aeronautics Engineering and R&D. Based out of Paris, at Capgemini Engineering, Martínez was responsible for the global P&L for the entire Aerospace industry vertical.

Welcoming Martínez to QuEST, Ajit Prabhu, Chairman & CEO, QuEST Global, said, “For almost 25 years, we have established QuEST Global as a brand that is trusted by its customers world over. Martínez brings in deep domain knowledge and management expertise that I am sure will prove to be instrumental for our Automotive and Rail verticals – our key growth contributors. At a time when both these sectors are undergoing rapid technological advancements, under Martínez leadership I am sure we will be able to exploit the latent opportunities, solve the industry challenges and demands for our customers across the globe.”

On joining QuEST, Martínez commented, “I am excited to join a fast-growing company like QuEST that has, over the years, emerged as a truly global player in the product engineering services industry. We already have a good market presence in the automotive and rail verticals and with my expertise and domain knowledge, I look forward to working with the team to further expand this market creating a strong foothold in the industry.”

After completing his Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Madrid and AMP in Management from IESE Business School – University of Navarra, Barcelona, Martínez started his professional journey in 1997 with his own venture – M/s MEDIA Consultores. He successfully led this company with his friend for 10 years and grew it to 200 engineers. In 2006, the company was strategically integrated with Altran, now a part of Capgemini. Post the acquisition, Martínez assumed the key position of CEO-Altran Middle East, Director General-Altran Spain and Chief operating officer of Altran, Spain. In 2018, Martínez moved to Paris as the Group Senior VP, Altran. In this role, he was in charge of Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Railways, Transportation, Life Sciences and Chemicals verticals globally with overall responsibility for 12,700 people and nearly USD 1B revenue.

About QuEST Global

For more than 20 years, QuEST Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Rail, and Semiconductor industries. With a presence in 13 countries, 54 global delivery centres, and 11,250+ personnel, QuEST Global is at the forefront of the convergence of the mechanical, electronics, software, and digital engineering innovations to engineer solutions for a safer, cleaner, and sustainable world. QuEST Global’s deep domain knowledge and digital expertise help its clients accelerate product development and innovation cycles, create alternate revenue streams, enhance consumer experience and make manufacturing processes and operations more efficient.

MPMRCL invites tender for construction of Depot for Indore Metro at Gandhi Nagar

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MPMRCL invites tender for construction of Depot for Indore Metro at Gandhi Nagar

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) invites open E-tenders from reputed and experienced contractors for the construction of Metro Depot cum Workshop at Gandhi Nagar for Indore Metro Rail Project.

Name of Work

Construction of Rolling Stock Depot cum Workshop at Gandhi Nagar for Indore Metro Rail Project.

Important Details

Tender No: 998/MPMRCL/2021/Package IN-07

Approximate cost of Work: INR 283.65 Crores

Completion Period: 1092 days

Availability of Tender Documents: 13-Sept-2021 to 01-Nov-2021

Pre-Bid Meeting: 04-Oct-2021 11:00 AM 

Bid Submission Start Date: 25-Oct-2021 11:00 AM

Bid Submission End Date: 01-Nov-2021 04:00 PM

Technical Bid Opening Date: 02-Nov-2021 04:30 PM

Further Details

For further details, please visit official e-portal – https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app.

For any additional information & help for downloading & uploading, please contact e-tendering service desk at the following ID: support-eproc@nic.in or at Toll Free No.: (91)120-4001002, (91)120-4001005, (91)120-6277787.

Namma Metro Commuters facing lots of troubles while travelling

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Namma Metro Commuters facing lots of troubles while travelling

BANGALORE, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Namma Metro or Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) commuters want to do needful with alternate seating arrangements on trains. The ridership in the Metro is over two lakhs every day on both lines; commuters argue that it is fruitless to insist that some seats be kept vacant, especially during peak commuting hours. Moreover, they want to remove “do not sit” stickers from Metro because they face many problems while travelling.

Regular commuters said that “While travelling in the Metro, often a recorded announcement gets played informing commuters that they can sit on all the seats. But some commuters do not allow others to sit next to them because of the stickers; they show those stickers. Moreover, many commuters keep their bag on those seats so nobody can sit on that seat.  So, BMRCL does needful in this regard,” said a regular metro commuter.

On 21st June 2021, after the second pandemic wave, BMRCL resumed metro services fastly and increased the frequency of trains over time. Initially, to maintain social distancing, commuters were instructed to leave every alternate seat empty. At the time, people were not allowed to stand either.

However, after one month, when cases continued to decline, social distancing norms were relaxed, and commuters were allowed to sit on all the seats and stand if there was no seating space. But not all commuters are aware of this and create troubles for other commuters.

According to the BMRCL officials’ statement, “Passenger complaints on non-removal of stickers will be passed to the higher authority, and necessary action will be taken soon”.

We wouldn’t afford Kochi Metro to become another KSRTC, said MD Kochi Metro

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We wouldn’t afford Kochi Metro to become another KSRTC, said MD Kochi Metro

KOCHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Sunday, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Managing Director Shri Loknath Behera said we wouldn’t afford Kochi Metro to become another KSRTC. As per the given information, Kochi Metro bear Rs. One Crore loses every day due to fewer footfalls because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rationalising the fare structure, offering concessions to frequent travellers, introducing each day pass system and discounts to NCC and student police cadets and senior citizens as in Singapore were considered. In addition, every effort will be made to make sure the security and well-being of individuals aged 70 years and above. All this is often important since people must feel “at home” within the metro system.

Expressing dismay at finding just a couple of individuals within the metro train that he boarded after being placed at the agency’s helm, the previous State captain said the metro system couldn’t afford to work with such low patronage and incur a loss. “Why can’t the metro, which offers a fast, reliable and clean service, attract an adequate number of people when other commuting modes are overcrowded. I will go the entire thanks to making sure that the metro system attains the target that I even have fixed, of carrying over a lakh people every day by year-end. For this, I have the government’s full support,” Shri Loknath Behera said.

Assuring that systemic changes were on the anvil, Shri Loknath Behera said he had received tons of encouragement and support from different sections of society in Kochi. Close on the heels of the substantial reduction in parking charges at metro stations from Monday, tangible and sustainable measures are going to be unrolled to extend footfall in metro trains. It will be done after taking a holistic view of public feedback received for the fortnight-long survey that was commissioned recently. Its findings are expected to be consolidated by 02nd October 2021.

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