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Bangalore Metro plans to change the timings of its services

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Bangalore Metro plans to change the timings of its services

BANGALORE, INDIA (Metro Rail News): With the government lifting several Covid-19 restrictions and offices and opening the educational institution in Bangalore, the BMRCL plans to revert to the pre-pandemic timings of metro services. However, because of the rise in covid-19 cases, the prohibitor orders are lifted by Bangalore police, which is currently in place until 13th September 2021. In the city, night curfew is also in force from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. In addition, the prohibitor orders currently in place in Bangalore prevent the assembly of four or more persons in public areas, except bus stands, railway stations, metro stations, and airports.

The Corporation will consider reverting to the old timings of Bangalore Metro services only after certain Covid-related restrictions are lifted and after economic activities resume in the city. At present, Bangalore Metro trains operate between 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, the BMRCL will wait to see if the demand for Bangalore Metro train services increases and consider revising the train operation timings, said BMRCL Public Relations Officer (PRO) BL Yeshwanth Chavan.

According to the given report, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the Namma Metro witnessed a ridership of nearly five (5) lakh commuters in one day, which has now reduced to 1.75 lakh commuters. However, after the Kengeri-Baiyappanahalli stretch on 30th August 2021, the number of passengers has increased by 5 to 8 per cent. Moreover, on 29th August 2021, Karnataka Shri CM Basavaraj Bommai and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri have inaugurated the newly extended metro section between Mysore Road and Kengeri.

Ministry of Railways Discussed Draft Model Concession Agreement on Redevelopment of Stations with Stakeholders

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Ministry of Railways Discussed Draft Model Concession Agreement on Redevelopment of Stations with Stakeholders

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways, RLDA and IRSDC held a consultation with various stakeholders in connection with the finalization of the Model Concession Agreement for Station Development through PPP mode.  The online webinar conducted on 06.09.2021 evoked a huge response, as over 140 participants participated in the programme. The webinar was a part of an elaborate exercise taken up by the Ministry of Railways, under the guidance of Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Sh. Ashwani Vaishnaw, to simplify the Model Concession Agreement (MCA). Earlier the draft MCA was uploaded on the website of the Ministry of Railways on 27.08.2021 and a response from the stakeholders were solicited.

Most of the Stake Holders appreciated the draft MCA and the process run by the Ministry of Railways to include the views of the industry.

The webinar was addressed by Sh. O.P Singh, Additional Member/Land & Amenities/ Railway Board, Sh. Ved Parkash Dudeja, Vice Chairman/RLDA and Shri S.K. Lohia, MD & CEO/IRSDC.

“National Monetization Pipeline of the Rs. 6,00,000 Cr. announced by the Government of India includes 400 stations where an investment of Rs. 76000 Cr. is envisaged.  40 stations are targeted to be taken up in 2021-22 and another 120 stations in 2022-23.  To make the program a success, the concerns of various stakeholders need to be addressed. To have a smooth implementation of this ambitious program, Ministry of Railways has shared the draft MCA and held this webinar for active participation of the stakeholders in the process.” said Ved Parkash Dudeja, VC/RLDA.

Those who attended the webinar included I-Squared capital, Brookfield Global Asset Management, Bharti Realty Limited, Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holdings Limited, Adani Infra. etc.

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is a Statutory Authority under the Ministry of Railways with a mandate to develop and monetize surplus Railway Land, Colony redevelopment and station redevelopment across the country.  RLDA is presently working on 112 stations, 84 colonies and over 100 greenfield Commercial sites for development and monetization.   

Coimbatore Metro Rail Project would be completed at the cost of Rs. 6,300 crores

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Coimbatore Metro Rail Project would be completed at the cost of Rs. 6,300 crores

TAMIL NADU, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Tuesday, it was announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the metro rail project in Coimbatore would be completed at the cost of Rs. 6,300 crores.

Accordingly, it has been decided to implement the Metro Rail project through Coimbatore Trichy Road, Avinashi Road, Sathyamangalam Road, Mettupalayam Road and Corporation Roads.

There will be 144 KM of metro rail in and around Coimbatore. For this, it has been decided to implement the work in 5 sections. 

The 1st section is 26 KM from Ukkadam to Kaniyur. The 2nd section is 24 KM from Ukkadam to Pilichi near Karamadai via Mettupalayam Road. The 3rd section is 42 KM from Tadagam Road to Karanampettai via Trichy Road, and the 4th section is Karunya Nagar. Therefore, it has been decided to implement the project of 44 KM via Ganesapuram with the first section and 8 KM from Ukkadam to Vellalore for the 5th section, said, officials.

In the preliminary study of the Metro Rail project, the railway line passes through 5 main roads. Currently, work is underway on Mettupalayam Road, Trichy Road, Ukkadam and Avinashi Road. In addition, overhaul work has been completed in several areas. 

Once completed, the city of Coimbatore will be able to cope with traffic congestion for 15 years. But all the money currently spent on the flyover is wasted when metro rail lines intersect in areas with flyovers.

The sources would consider setting up a circular railway line via Bothanur, Singanallur, Peelamedu, Vadakovai, Periyanayakanpalayam, Karamadai and Mettupalayam on the regular railway line and implementing a big city rail project like Chennai metro.

Patna Metro Trains services will start operations by the end of 2024

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Patna Metro Trains services will start operations by the end of 2024

PATNA, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Patna, the capital of Bihar, witnessed many changes in the last decade, like construction of infrastructure, flyover-overbridge, widening of roads, historical Bihar Museum, Samrat Ashok Convention Centre. Citizens will also be able to travel to the metro rail facility in Patna soon. 

With the availability of the metro in Patna, jams will be reduced, and it will be an essential means for smooth movement. Primarily it will be convenient for people associated with jobs, college and business. In Patna, a total of the 32 KM metro will be operated. At the same time, the metro underground will run 18 KM. At the same time, the elevated track will run in the area of ​​14 KM.

The target has been set to complete the metro work by March 2023, but only five per cent of the work has been achieved so far. Seeing the pace of work, the chances of its completion by the target time are more petite. Officials say that metro trains will start operating by the end of 2024.

“The metro construction agency is being provided facilities as per the need by the district administration. Every effort is being made to complete track, station and depot for Patna Metro operations on time. I review it in the Project Monitoring Committee from time to time”, said Patna DM Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh.

This route will start first at present; work is going on in Malahi Pakri. In the first phase, the corridor up to ISBT, Baria is to be constructed. Metro depot is also to be built near ISBT. So, first of all, operations have to start from Malahi Pakri to ISBT.

MMRDA invites Tender for Supply and Erection of Prefabricated Steel Roof Structure at 2 Stations of Mumbai Metro Line-7

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MMRDA invites Tender for Supply and Erection of Prefabricated Steel Roof Structure at 2 Stations of Mumbai Metro Line-7

MUMBAI (METRO RAIL NEWS): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender for CA 133 Part Design, Fabrication, Supply, and Erection of Prefabricated Steel Roof Structure Including Entry and Exit Structures at 02 Stations [Mogra (Shankarwadi) & Gundavali (Andheri)] between Andheri (East) and Dahisar (E) in continuation of the tender for Linkway FOBs at Metro Line-7 Stations.

Tender Ref No.: MMRDA/Metro-PIU/0002565

Name of Work:

CA 133 Part Design, Fabrication, Supply And Erection of Prefabricated Steel Roof Structure Including Entry and Exit Structures at 02 Stations [Mogra (Shankarwadi) & Gundavali (Andheri)] between Andheri (East) and Dahisar (East) of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.

Estimated Cost: INR 12,16,91,945/-

Earnest Money Deposit: INR 6,10,000/-

Contract Period: 04 Months

Pre-bid meeting: 08/09/2021

Bid Documents Download: From 06/09/2021 To 22/09/2021

Last Date of Online Submission: 22/09/2021

Tender Dates:

Sr No.Department ScheduleSupplier ActivityDurationStart Date and TimeEnd Date and Time
1Tender Authorization and Publishing0 Days 1 Hours 30 Minutes06/09/2021 04:30 PM06/09/2021 06:00 PM
2Tender Document Download15 Days 20 Hours 59 Minutes06/09/2021 06:01 PM22/09/2021 03:00 PM
3Bid Preparation and Submission  15 Days 23 Hours 59 Minutes06/09/2021 06:01 PM22/09/2021 06:00 PM
4Tender Closing0 Days 20 Hours 59 Minutes22/09/2021 06:01 PM23/09/2021 03:00 PM
5Online Control Transfer of Bid1 Days 2 Hours 59 Minutes23/09/2021 03:01 PM24/09/2021 06:00 PM
6Opening Envelope A – Tender Fees, EMD0 Days 6 Hours 59 Minutes27/09/2021 11:01 AM27/09/2021 06:00 PM
7Opening Envelope B – Technical Bid  0 Days 6 Hours 59 Minutes27/09/2021 11:01 AM27/09/2021 06:00 PM
8Opening Envelope C – Financial Bid0 Days 6 Hours 59 Minutes27/09/2021 11:01 AM27/09/2021 06:00 PM
9Tender Award

Contact MMRDA’s e-tendering support desk for any additional information or assistance with uploading and downloading the e-tender. id: etendersupport@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in

Larsen & Toubro gets another big tender of Rs. 3500 Crores in Chennai Metro Phase-2 project

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Larsen & Toubro gets another big tender of Rs. 3500 Crores in Chennai Metro Phase-2 project

CHENNAI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On Monday, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) emerged as the lowest bidder for two elevated contracts of the new 47 KMs Line-5, which will connect Madhavaram – Sholinganallur through 48 stations in the 118.9 KMs Chennai Metro Phase-2 project.

When technical bids were opened in mid-July 2021, it was observed that they are the lowest bidder when Chennai Metro moved on to technical bid evaluation and onward to the financial bid opening stages.

  • CP-10-EV-03: 10.2 KM CMBT – Venugopal Nagar with one underground and 11 elevated stations
  • C5-ECV-02: 12.431 KM CMBT – Puzhuthivakkam with 12 elevated stations

Package CP10-EV-03

This package consists of 1 underground and eleven 11 elevated stations at the northern end of Line-5. It includes two disjointed sections on either side of the underground Package UG6 (Kolathur – Nathamnuni), for which L&T is the only bidder. The two sections and other infra includes:

  1. CMBT to Nathamuni Ramp – 5 stations at CMBT, Kaliamman Koil Street Junction, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thirumangalam & Anna Nagar Depot
  2. Retteri Ramp to Venugopal Nagar – 7 stations at Retteri Junction, Shastri Nagar, MMBT, Velmurugan Nagar, Manjambakkam, Assisi Nagar & Venugopal Nagar (underground)
  3. 1.5 KM depot-line to lines 3 & 5’s Madhavaram Depot
  4. Cut & cover section between Assisi Nagar Ramp and Venugopal Nagar (length not disclosed)

L&T’s Bid: Rs. 1909.60 crores (approx.)

Tender No.: CMRL/CON/PHASE-II/CORRIDOR5/CP10-EV-03/2021

Scope of Work:

Construction of approx. 10.2 KM of the elevated viaduct, elevated ramps, and 11 elevated stations from Assisi Nagar to CMBT (excluding the underground portion from Retteri Ramp to Nathamuni Ramp) and cut and cover section, depot approach of approx. 1.5 KMs and Venugopal Nagar underground station verification of design suitability for construction, including architectural finishes, plumbing works, signages and all associated works in Corridor 5.

Package C5-ECV-02

This elevated section’s viaduct and 12 units are proper in the middle of Line-5. It includes two disjointed areas on either side of the double-decker Package C4-ECV-01 (Power House – Porur) awarded to L&T in May 2021.

The two sections and other infrastructure within this package includes:

  1. CMBT to Alwartiru Nagar (approx. 3.2 KM) with three stations at Grain Market, Sai Nagar Bus Stop and Elango Nagar Bus Stop
  2. Porur Junction to Puzhuthivakkam (approx. 9 KM) with nine stations at Mugalivakkam, DLF IT SEZ, Sathya Nagar, CTC, Butt Road, Alandur, Adambakkam, Vanuvampet and Puzhuthivakkam
  3. Underpass at Vanuvampet

CMRL invited tenders for its construction in January 2021 with an undisclosed estimate and a 36-month deadline.

L&T’s Bid: Rs. 1655.15 crores (approx.)

Tender No.: CMRL/PHASE II/CORRIDOR 5/C5-ECV-02

Scope of Work:

Construction of Elevated Viaduct of Approx. 12.431 KM length from ((Ch: 16178 m to 19296 m, Ch:22962 m to 30199 m, Ch: 31178m to 31241 m & Ch: 31657 m to 33710 m)) between CMBT Metro station (excluding station) and Puzhuthivakkam Metro Station including extraordinary spans and construction of 12 no. of Elevated Stations at Grain Market, Sai Nagar Bus Stop, Elango Nagar Bus Stop, Mugalivakkam, DLF IT SEZ, Sathya Nagar, CTC, BUTT Road, Alandur, Adambakkam, Vanuvampet and Puzhuthivakkam and Integrated highway grade separator from Mugalivakkam to MIOT Hospital, Vehicular underpass at Vanuvampet and all associated works in Corridor-5 of CMRL Phase-2 project.

HCC – KEC JV has been awarded the Line-5 contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2.

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HCC – KEC JV has been awarded the Line-5 contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2.

CHENNAI (METRO RAIL NEWS): Apart from L&T, the Hindustan Building Company – KEC International (HCC-KEC) JV was awarded a contract for the construction of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s 47-kilometer Line-5 on Monday.

The consortium was the lowest bidder for the 11.61-kilometer Puzhuthivakkam – Sholinganallur stretch (Package C5-ECV-03), which includes 11 stations at Line-5’s extreme southern end (Madhavaram – Sholinganallur).

In November 2020, CMRL issued a request for proposals for the building of this package, with an undisclosed budget and a 36-month timeline. Technical bids were opened at the end of June, revealing three bidders.

Tender: CMRL/PHASE II/CORRIDOR 5/C5-ECV-03

Scope of Work:

Construction of Elevated Viaduct of Approximately 11.61 km length from Ch: 33710 m to 45320 m between Puzhuthivakkam Metro Station (excluding) and beyond Elcot Metro station including Construction of 11 Nos (Eleven Numbers) of Elevated Stations at Madipakkam, Kilkattalai, Echangadu, Kovilambakkam, Vellakkal, Medavakkam Koot Road, Kamaraj Garden Street, Medavakkam Junction, Perumbakkam, Global Hospital and Elcot and all associated works in Corridor-5 of Chennai Metro Rail Project- Phase-2

CMRL’s estimate for this package is unknown, so I can’t really provide an assessment of how HCC – KEC’s bid is placed and the chances of it getting awarded. If awarded, this will be their second win after Line-4’s 7.945 km Porur – Poonamallee Bypass section where work began in May.

With this development, here’s a status of all civil packages on Line-5 (north to south). Financial bids for just 1 more package (UG6) are left to be opened and you already know who’s going to be L1.

Financial Bid Values:

FirmBid (Rs. Crore)
HCC-KEC1122.02
L&T1149.39
NCC1290.70

More than 23 lakhs commuter’s daily travel in DMRC since August 2021

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More than 23 lakhs commuter’s daily travel in DMRC since August 2021

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): In August 2021, the average number of commuters journeys on the Delhi Metro has increased to around 23.36 lakhs following a relaxation in guidelines that permitted a 100 per cent seating capacity inside coaches.

The number of people penalised for not following the covid-19 protocol also spiked, with over 13,000 commuters being fined by the flying squads.

Due to Covid-19 lockdown

In the past 18 months, services of DMRC were stopped at least twice, with commuter’s operations first suspended on 22nd March 2020 due to the covid-19 induced nationwide lockdown.

Services resumed on 07th September 2020 before being stopped again in May 2021 due to the second wave of the pandemic.

According to relevant guidelines, travel was permitted with alternate seating and standing with social distancing in place. In addition, following a phased resumption of services, the DMRC had also deployed flying squads across the network to ensure relevant covid-19 protocols.

“The flying squads were deployed across the network to randomly check inside trains for any violations and counsel people to refrain from doing so for their own and everyone’s safety,” said DMRC officials.

An amount of Rs. 200 was imposed on those commuters who do not follow given norms and regulations, said DMRC officials.
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The highest ridership that the Delhi Metro saw since the first lockdown was in March 2021, when over 26.81 lakh commuters’ journeys were recorded. According to data provided by the DMRC, the number of fines imposed in March 2021 was 7,058.

Between September 2020 and March 2021, the Delhi Metro network saw a gradual increase in commuters journeys recorded, from around 12.25 lakhs in October 2020 to 25.55 lakhs commuters’ journeys in February 2021.

However, with the second wave’s onset and before services were suspended on 10th May 2021, the Delhi Metro network saw around 14.07 lakhs commuters’ journeys in April. Despite the dip in the number of commuters journeys, approximately 8,735 commuters were fined by the flying squads in April 2021 compared to the 2,823 fines imposed in February 2021, when the commuters’ journeys were comparatively higher.

In the Delhi Metro, the total spans over approximately 391 KMs, currently standing travel continues to be prohibited. However, according to the government guidelines, 100 per cent seating capacity is permitted, and commuters can be seated in every seat.

Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 will start operations by January 2022

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Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 will start operations by January 2022

MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (Metro Rail News): On 05th September 2021, MMRDA announced that they postponed launching Metro Lines 2A and 7 by January 2022.

On 31st May 2021, MMRDA starts the trial run on a 20 KM stretch of Mumbai metro’s lines 2A and 7 between Dahanukarwadi and Aarey stations, which run along the link rod western express highway in the western suburbs of Mumbai. The trial was commenced in Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackrey, who had flagged off the trial run of the metro and deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar and Revenue Minister Shri Balasaheb Bahusaheb Thorat.

A team from RDSO, Lucknow functions as a technical advisor and consultant to the railways. It will begin inspections next week. The commissioner of railway safety begins his examination of line 7 in October 2021, said MMRDA officials.

MMRDA had set a deadline of December 2019 to commence operations of metro trains on lines 2A & 7, but due to covid-19, significant delays and work came to a standstill due to migration and other reasons.

The 18.6 KM Mumbai metro line 2A will connect Dahisar to DN Nagar with 17 elevated stations constructed at the cost of Rs. 6,400 crores while 16.5 KM line 7 will connect Dahisar (East) to Andheri with 3 high metro stations built at Rs. 6,200 crores.

Mumbai Monorail COO Dr. DLN Murthy took a bribe of Rs. 20 lakhs, said ACB

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Mumbai Monorail COO Dr. DLN Murthy took a bribe of Rs. 20 lakhs, said ACB

MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (Metro Rail News): The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Maharashtra has registered a case against Dr. DLN Murthy, the COO of Mumbai Monorail, for allegedly demanding Rs. Twenty lakhs from the contractor of a facility management company.
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The complainant company provides housekeeping, maintenance and customer services for Mumbai Monorail had awarded a contract worth Rs. 2.5 Crores from the MMRDA for delivering its services from January 2019 to August 2020. The contractor company had also paid Rs. 32 lakhs as a bank guarantee to MMRDA.

The statement released by ACB said, “After constant follow-ups with officials from Mumbai Monorail, the complainant management to get Rs. 2.1 crores in January 2021 and subsequently Rs. 22 lakhs in June 2021. And to release the remaining amount of Rs. 50 lakhs, the COO demanded a bribe of Rs. Twenty lakhs from the complainant.

Dr. DLN Murthy has been found guilty under section 7 of the prevention of corruption act 1988 by the ACB. However, Murthy denies the charges by saying that all charges are false and baseless. The truth will come out soon. Request you to wait that time.

Mumbai monorail runs on a 19.54 KMs stretch from Chembur to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk which has been facing operation and financial difficulties, which have affected its normal operations.

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