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NCRTC begins assembling of Special Spans for challenging sections of the RRTS corridor

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NCRTC begins assembling of Special Spans for challenging sections of the RRTS corridor

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): NCRTC is implementing India’s first RRTS corridor that connects Delhi with regional nodes of Ghaziabad, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar, and Meerut. In this 82 km long RRTS corridor, a total of 70 km stretch is elevated, and 12 km stretch is underground. Most of the elevated stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is passing through the median of Delhi Meerut road (erstwhile NH-58) and densely populated areas which have heavy traffic movement as well.   

To construct the elevated viaduct of the RRTS corridor, NCRTC is erecting piers generally at an average distance of 34 meters (approximately). Post this, these piers are being joined by pre-cast segments with the help of launching gantries to construct an RRTS viaduct span. However, maintaining this distance between piers is not practically possible in some complex areas where the corridor is set to cross over rivers, bridges, rail crossings, metro corridors, expressways, or other such existing public infrastructure. Also, the maximum length of standard spans used to connect these piers is approximately 37 meters. 

To connect piers in such areas & congested zones, Special Spans are being used. Special Spans are mammoth civil structures having beams made of structural steel. NCRTC is building Special Spans made of structural steel at a factory which is then transported to the sites on trailers during the night to avoid any bunch up of traffic and assembled in a systematic way with help of specialized cranes. The size and structure of these steel spans are designed aesthetically in advance, in line with the overall requirements of construction, installation, and usage. 

NCRTC is establishing two such Special Spans, between Sahibabad to Ghaziabad, with customized shape, elevation, design, and weight. One of the spans is being set up at Vasundhara, which is 73 meters long and weighs 850 tonnes, to cross the railway crossing. NCRTC is taking all measures to ensure the services of Indian Railways running below is not affected and the construction work is completed on time diligently.  

Another mammoth span is being set up for Ghaziabad RRTS station, the highest station of the RRTS corridor, crossing over the Red Line of Delhi Metro and the road overbridge. Portal Piers have been erected for the installation of Special Span on either side of the metro viaduct and road overbridge in Ghaziabad. On this portal pier, a Special Span of about 150 m in length is to be established. Its weight will be around massive 3200 tonnes and it will be installed at a height of about 26 meters from the ground. Special care is being taken in the assembling of this mega span due to the metro viaduct and road overbridge going below the RRTS viaduct.   

The special spans will be pushed to establish at Ghaziabad and Vasundhara rail crossing from one side of the pier to reach the other side with the help of Winch and roller arrangement.  

These pieces of Special Spans are factory-made, painted structures, and are ready to install directly. Hence, they save time and don’t affect the harmony of the surroundings be it population, traffic, or existing structures. The fabrication of these special spans, made of structural steel, is so fine that they don’t need any finishing post-installation and the next phase of track laying can be carried out immediately.  

Also, on-site deployment of heavy machines, raw materials, and a large number of workers for such large-scale construction work is practically not feasible. Complex construction activity on a massive scale in densely populated areas can cause safety issues, may affect routine operations of existing facilities and can cause inconvenience to the common people. Considering these aspects, NCRTC has proactively adopted this unique technique that would cause minimum inconvenience to the public, ensure smooth traffic management & operations, and safe construction.   

Presently, with the tireless efforts of more than 11,000 workers and 1100 engineers on the 82 km long RRTS corridor, about 900 piers of the elevated section with 40 km of foundation and 10 km of viaduct have already been completed, most of which is located in the priority section.  

Along with the construction of the viaduct in the priority section, the construction work of the superstructure of all five stations – Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai depot is in advanced stages. Track laying work is going on by connecting rail tracks on the viaduct between Guldhar to Duhai, for which a mobile flash welding plant has been set up. 

NCRTC team is working day and night at the sites with 17 launching gantries (Tarini) in operation for the elevated section in the corridor. The construction work for the underground stations has also started. The priority section of 17 km between Sahibabad to Duhai is targeted to be commissioned by March 2023 and the full corridor by 2025. 

RVNL gets another big contract of Rs. 382 Crores from MP Metro

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RVNL gets another big contract of Rs. 382 Crores from MP Metro

MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) announced that it had secured a contract from the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation worth Rs. 381.95 crores on Tuesday.

The contract is for the design and construction of seven (7) elevated metro rail stations, including viaduct portions, transition spans on either side of the stations, entry-exit structures, architectural finishes, electrical and mechanical (E&M) works etc. of Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Project.

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) is an organization associated with Indian Railways involved in building rail infrastructure required by the railways. As of 30th June 2021, the Government held a 78.2 per cent stake in the company.

On a consolidated basis, the company posted a 64 per cent jump in net profit to Rs. 232 crores on a 32.9 per cent rise in net sales to Rs. 3,869 crores in Q1 FY22 over Q1 FY21.

DMRC Earned Rs. 19.5 Crores by Selling Carbon Credits of 6 Years

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DMRC Earned Rs. 19.5 Crores by Selling Carbon Credits of 6 Years

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): The DMRC earned Rs 19.5 crore by selling 3.55 million carbon credits collected from 2012 to 2018 on Sunday.

In 2007, DMRC became the first metro in India registered by the United Nations under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which enabled Delhi Metro to claim carbon credits for its Regenerative Braking Project.

CDM may be a project-based Green House Gas (GHG) offset mechanism under the Kyoto protocol allowing the public and personal sector in high-income nations the chance to get carbon credits from greenhouse gas emissions.

“The CDM projects are managed by the United Nations Framework Convention on global climate change (UNFCCC), an entity established to combat ‘dangerous human interference with the climate system’. The first CDM project of Delhi Metro was supported the regenerative braking technology. Carbon credits generated from this project till 2012 were sold for Rs. 9.55 crores,” said DMRC official.

Agra Metro completes century of piers; Taj East Gate and Basai Metro Station taking shape

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Agra Metro completes century of piers; Taj East Gate and Basai Metro Station taking shape

AGRA, INDIA (Metro Rail News): The civil construction work of the first corridor of the Agra Metro Project is being carried out with full momentum and precision. The team of Agra Metro Project has proven its dedication and worth by completing the erection of 100 piers, in just 10 months from the commencement of civil construction of the project. Piers, or commonly known as ‘pillars’ are the main support structure for the U girders of the metro project.

Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Shri Kumar Keshav said, “The timely erection of the piers indicates that the project is being executed with accuracy and in a time-bound manner and the entire project will be executed within the stated timeline, with utmost safety, accuracy and finesse.”

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Completion of 100 piers marks the completion of most of the civil construction work for the 3 KMs elevated sections of the priority stretch, which runs from Taj East Gate station and Fatehabad Road.

The first station of the corridor, i.e. Taj East Gate, has already started coming into shape and it will soon be ready. Double T Girders are already being placed for the concourse area along with the commencement of construction work for the area from concourse to platform, for Taj East Gate Metro Station. Also, the concourse beam of Basai Metro station has also been cast and the construction work of the station area will commence shortly.

It is to be noted that Agra Metro Project was virtually inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on 7th December 2020. In just 10 months from the date of its inauguration, the Agra Metro Project team has completed 616 piles, 120 pile caps and 102 piers for the elevated section of the priority stretch of the 29.4 km long first corridor, which runs from Taj East Gate to Sikandara.

Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. Celebrates its 9th Foundation Day

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Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. Celebrates its 9th Foundation Day

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. celebrated its 9th anniversary on 25th September 2021 in the presence of the CEO, President, Directors, Board of Directors, Staff Members and other teammates at their Head Office.

On this occasion, the employees were made aware of the Protecon’s successful journey since 2013 and the efforts made in developing innovative ideas to meet the customer’s present and future requirements. With all these, Protecon inaugurated its Corporate Head Office at Images Tower, First Floor, B-27, Sec 132, Noida 201304.

Mr. Pankaj Rastogi, CEO, Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. words on the opening ceremony “We are incredibly delighted to announce the eight glorious years in the industry. The celebration marks Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd.’s success, growing popularity, milestones and memories that have been created in the last couple of years”.

Mr. Rastogi further said that the expertise and passion of Protecon BTG are different from others in the business. Our endeavour to bring the best international practices at an affordable price is something unmatched in the market. We constantly strive to implement the strategies, systems and work processes to deliver the projects with maximum safety and maintain the desired quality. It is achieved within an optimum schedule and with minimum cost. We have a highly experienced team of experts who have worked internationally in various industries across the world.

The most challenging project of Protecon BTG was also unveiled on this occasion by Mr. Manish Khilauria, President (Operations). He said, “Every project, whether big or small, has its own nuisances and its own set of challenges”.  By far, the most challenging project has certainly been the ongoing Bullet Train Project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. There have been many unique challenges in this project & the biggest challenge was to understand Japanese Shinkansen Technology & the constructability of project under Indian Environment. We have been engaged in this project from an early stage and have managed and overcome all these challenges by going to the basics of Project Management, i.e., breaking down the project to tiny details and developing a robust work breakdown structure. Once that was achieved, detailed study of work quantum was conducted, and a very detailed constructability plan was developed. It helped us to develop an integrated Master Implementation Program (MIP) for the project and a detailed system for effective project monitoring which has been accepted by Japanese & Indian Government.

On 25th September 2013 Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd began its journey with a motto of “Bridging the Gap”. Over the years the organization has achieved sustainable and organic growth. Today, they feel proud to be acknowledged and trusted for the quality of their services and professional capabilities. Protecton BTG has been instrumental in setting up these systems at India’s First Bullet Train Project MAHSR and is currently in active discussions with other stakeholders of infrastructure industry for providing effective Project controls services and for implementation of the SMART-PMS, an Integrated Project Management Information System by bring all stakeholders on a Single platform & Showing Performance metrics of all Project Management processes through Single mouse click.

Protecon BTG Celebrates its 9th Foundation Day

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Protecon BTG Celebrates its 9th Foundation Day

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. celebrated its 9th anniversary on 25th September 2021 in the presence of the CEO, President, Directors, Board of Directors, Staff Members and other teammates at their Head Office. On this occasion, the employees were made aware of the Protecon’s successful journey since 2013 and the efforts made in developing innovative ideas to meet the customer’s present and future requirements. With all these, Protecon inaugurated its Corporate Head Office at Images Tower, First Floor, B-27, Sec 132, Noida 201304.

Mr. Pankaj Rastogi, CEO, Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd. words on the opening ceremony “We are incredibly delighted to announce the eight glorious years in the industry. The celebration marks Protecon BTG Pvt. Ltd.’s success, growing popularity, milestones and memories that have been created in the last couple of years”.

Mr. Rastogi further said that the expertise and passion of Protecon BTG are different from others in the business. Our endeavour to bring the best international practices at an affordable price is something unmatched in the market. We constantly strive to implement the strategies, systems and work processes to deliver the projects with maximum safety and maintain the desired quality. It is achieved within an optimum schedule and with minimum cost. We have a highly experienced team of experts who have worked internationally in various industries across the world.

Protecon’s vision and mission is to become the most trusted Project Management Consulting Services company globally by adding maximum and measurable value to every project. Therefore, we undertake and give sincere attentiveness to the relationship we forge with each of our clients. These shall be consistently and consciously ingrained into our work habits.

About Protecon BTG

Protecon BTG provides Expert Services to help organizations and their people in managing their projects successfully and meet their desired business objectives. Protecon BTG also provides End-to-End Construction Claims and Disputes Resolution Services to help organizations achieve Successful Project Closure. Moreover, Protecon BTG has been instrumental in setting up these systems at India’s First Bullet Train Project MAHSR and is currently in active discussions with other stakeholders of the infrastructure industry for providing MIP services and for implementation of the SMART-PMS, an Integrated Project Management Information System by bring all stakeholders on a Single platform & Showing Performance metrics of all Project Management processes through Single mouse click.

Altis Holding Corporation and Varindera Construction Ltd. will construct the Poonamalle Depot

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Altis Holding Corporation and Varindera Construction Ltd. will construct the Poonamalle Depot

CHENNAI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On 17th July 2021, five construction firms have submitted bids to construct Chennai Metro Line-04 Poonamallee Depot after CMRL opened technical bids for Package DPT-01.

According to the given information, the venture between Ukraine based Altis Holding Corporation, and Varindera Construction Ltd. emerged as the lowest bidder of this project.

This depot of the 118.9 KMs, Chennai metro Phase-02 project will serve trains on the new 26.09 KMs line-04, which will connect Light House Poonamallee Bypass through 30 stations. It will be used to stabilize and maintain the line’s 26.3KMs coach train sets for which bids were invited in December 2020.

The cost of the depot is approximately Rs. 225 crores which require 17 hectares of land.

Scope of Work:

Construction of Depot at Poonamallee including Structural Works, Architectural Finishes, Plumbing Works, Signages, Utility shifting & Boundary wall and all Associated works.

Rather than this depot, the CMRL phase-02 project will have a bigger one at Madhavaram for which CMRL is yet to finalize a contractor.

The work on the phase-02 project’s will be constructed at the cost of Rs. 61,843 Crores.

Moscow to finance Eco-Initiatives with Green Bonds

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Moscow to finance Eco-Initiatives with Green Bonds

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (Metro Rail News): Funds obtained from the placement of green bonds are channelled to projects to develop urban transport infrastructure, which will help reduce emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gas, declares Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport Maksim Liksutov.

The money from the green bonds will help build 18 new stations and more than 43 km of the Big Circle Line of Moscow Metro and reconstruct 3 more stations and 4 km of Moscow Metro lines – Maksim Liksutov. 

Deputy Mayor added that the launch of the Big Circle Line would allow some Muscovites to abandon personal transport and underlined those 10 thousand fewer cars in Moscow would result in 20 thousand tons less CO2 per year. Moreover, Moscow uses the bond funds to purchase 400 e-buses, 100 of which are already in operation.

Replacing one bus with an electric bus reduces air emissions by 190-260 kg per year and CO2 emissions by an average of 60 tons per year. Moreover, it means that we will breathe even cleaner air in Moscow, which is very important for the immunity of adults and children – Maksim Liksutov.

On September 22, Moscow presented an installation at Nizhegorodskaya metro station (Big Circle Line) dedicated to the Green Bonds project. The construction of the station was financed with funds obtained from the placement of green bonds. Its passenger flow is expected to reach more than 40 thousand people per day by 2023.

We emphasize that the metro is an ecological transport that does not pollute the air and is safe for the environment. The funds from the bonds are channelled into important urban projects that significantly improve the living standards of Muscovites and make urban mobility even safer – Maksim Liksutov.

In May 2021, the placement of the first issue of Moscow’s green bonds worth 70 billion rubles began on the Moscow Exchange. As a result, the volume of purchase orders exceeded the supply by 1.2 times. Funds from the placement of such bonds will be used for environmental projects.

Pune Metro Recruitment 2021: Applications invited for Manager, Engineer and many more

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Pune Metro Recruitment 2021: Applications invited for Manager, Engineer and many more

MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Friday, Pune Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (PMRC) has invited applications for various posts. Applications have been sought from experienced professionals for these posts. According to the notification, there are a total of 96 vacancies in these posts. According to the notice, after being recruited on these posts in Maharashtra Metro, a salary of up to one lakh rupees will be available per month. The Last Date to apply for these posts is 14th October 2021

Vacancies & Posts details:

Additional Chief Project Manager- 01 Post

Senior Deputy General Manager- 01 Post

Deputy General Manager- 01 Post

Assistant Manager- 01 Post

Senior Station Controller- 23 Post

Senior Section Engineer- 03 Post

Section Engineer- 01 Post

Junior Engineer- 18 Post

Senior Technician- 43 Posts

Account Assistant – 04 Posts

Qualifications

Candidates must have BE or B. Tech in the relevant field of engineering. At the same time, a diploma has needed in the relevant field for the post of Junior Engineer. Whereas for the post of Assistant Accountant, one should have a B. Com degree.

Salary (Rs. per month)

Additional Chief Project Manager – 1,00,000 – 2,60,000/-

Senior Deputy General Manager – 80,000 – 2,20,000/- 

Deputy General Manager – 70,000 – 2,00,000/-

Assistant Manager – 50,000 – 1,60,000/-

Senior Station Controller – 40,000 – 1,25,000/-

Senior Section Engineer – 46,000 – 1,45,000/-

Section Engineer – 40,000 – 1,25,000/-

Junior Engineer – 33,000 – 1,00,000/-

Senior Technician – 33,000 – 1,00,000/-

Account Assistant – 25,000– 80,000/-

Click on this link https://www.mahametro.org/pdf/Apply_MahaMetroPune_HR_06_2021.pdf to apply online for these posts

Namma Metro’s Phase-02 TBM achieve a breakthrough

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Namma Metro’s Phase-02 TBM achieve a breakthrough

BANGALORE, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Wednesday, Bangalore Metro’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Urja, drilling between Cantonment station and Shivaji Nagar station, will achieve a breakthrough at 10:15 AM in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Basavaraj Bommai.

According to officials, Urja, drilling 855 M for over a year now, will be the first TBM to achieve a breakthrough on Namma Metro’s Pink Line from Kalenga Agrahara to Nagawara (21 KMs).

“Urja is making a breakthrough at 10 AM in the presence of the chief minister. This breakthrough is an important development in tunnel work of Namma Metro Phase-02 project,” said Anjum Parwez, MD, BMRCL.

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Urja is around 102 M long with a cost of Rs. 70 crores. Officials said that another machine, Vindhya, is also building a parallel tunnel a few M away. Urja, deployed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was the first TBM to commence drilling in August 2020, and it was supposed to be completed in nine months. But due to the pandemic, the work was delayed, said BMRCL officials.

Namma Metro pink line underground station project, we have deployed nine TBMs for the tunnel work, from Dairy Circle to Nagawara 14 KMs stretch. Among the nine, seven TBMs are working now”, said BMRCL chief PRO BL Yeshwanth Chavan.

According to the given information, (i) Bhadra TBM is drilling from Venkateshpura Station to the retrieval shaft and has completed 84 M (ii) Tunga is drilling in the same direction and has completed 65.8 M (iii) Avni is drilling from Shivaji Nagar to Rashtriya Military School and has completed 636.6 M (iv) Lavi is drilling in the same direction and has completed 349.8 M, while Rudra is drilling from South Ramp to Dairy Circle and has completed 340 M. Varada is drilling from Rashtriya Military School to Langford metro station and has completed 436 M. Vamika is drilling in the same direction and has completed 140 M.

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