DMRC invites bids for supply of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for Phase-4

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NEW DELHI, (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has now invited online E-tender from eligible applicants for the supply and commissioning of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for Phase-4 of Delhi Metro

Name of Work

Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for augmentation of additional maintenance facilities in Standard Gauge Corridor of Delhi MRTS Project of Phase-IV

Important Details

CONTRACT NO – DT-12

Estimated Cost: INR 9.63 Crore

Completion Period: 24 months from the date of issue of Letter of Acceptance

Availability of Tender Documents: From 05.04.2021 to 04.05.2021 up to 16:00 Hrs

Pre-Bid Meeting: 13.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs

Tender submission start date: 28.04.2021 at 09:00 Hrs

Tender submission end date: 04.05.2021 at 16:00 Hrs

Bid Opening Date: 05.05.2021 at 16:00 Hrs

Scope of work –

The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following –

Supply of P. Way materials such as glued insulated joints (except Rails, Ballastless/Ballasted Turnout and Scissor Cross over which shall be supplied by the Employer). The contractor will make arrangements for mechanized handling and transportation of all materials (including the materials supplied by the Employer) to the site of work.
Railway Board under their letter No. 2010/Proj./Genl/3/3 dated 23.12.2011 have issued ‘Technical standard for Track Structure for Metro Railways/MRTS Systems “a copy of which is enclosed as Annexure ‘A’ of Particulars Specifications provided in the documents. The tenders design shall comply with these standards unless instructed by Employer.
Design of plinth / slab type track structure.
Setting-out final alignment.
Welding of UIC 60 IRS-T-12-2009, 1080/880 grade head hardened rails using the specified welding techniques.
Provision of shear connector, wherever required, between 1stpour and 2ndpour reinforced concrete for ballastless track.
Testing of components and installation methods

Further Details

For more information and further details on scope of work, Tender document can be obtained online after registration of tenderer on the website – https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

For further information in this regard bidders are advised to contact on –

011- 49424307, 011-49424365 or 011-23417910, 011-23415838.

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PNC Infratech emerged as single bidder for Haridwar PRT Project

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Narendra Shah

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06/04/2021

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DEHRADUN, (Metro Rail News): PNC Infratech Ltd on Monday emerged as the only bidder for the development of Personalised Rapid Transit (PRT) System in Haridwar as per Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation (UKMRC).

This PRT system, called as ‘Haridwar Darshan’, is to be built on PPP mode and got approval from the Uttarakhand Government in June 2020. UKMRC invited Expression of Interest cum Request for Qualification to shortlist private entities to bid as ‘concessionaire’ for development of this project in November 2020.

Project Details

Tender reference No: UM-140/EOI cum RFQ PRT Haridwar/2020-21/01

Scope of Work: Development of Personalised Rapid Transit (PRT) System in Haridwar city of Uttarakhand called “Haridwar Darshan” under Design Built Finance Operate and Transfer (DBFOT basis) – (PPP MODEL)

Proposed PRT Corridors –

Sitapur – Bharat Mata Temple 14.0 km
City Hospital – Daksha Temple 3.0 km
Ganeshpuram – DAV School 2.0 km
Valmiki Chowk – Laltaro Bridge 0.65 km

Total 19.65 km

The PRT corridors are mainly on the Major roads of the city and are planned to be elevated within the Right of way (ROW) on the central verge of the roads.

As now only single EOI received, it will be important to know whether UKMRC will go ahead with PNC Infratech, subject to technical & financial evaluation or if not find satisfactory, it will invite re-tender for the same.

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DMRC invites EOI for establishment of National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre

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06/04/2021

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NEW DELHI, (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested applicants for establishment of National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre (NMRKC) near Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station.

Important Details

Tender Reference Number: EOI/DMRC/NMRKC

Estimated Cost: INR 46.36 Crores

Completion Period: 15 Months

Availability of EOI Documents: On 06.04.2021 from 09:00 Hrs to 05.05.2021 up to 15:00 Hrs

Pre-EOI Meeting: 13.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs.

EOI submission start date: 28.04.2021 at 09:00 Hrs

EOI submission end date: 05.05.2021 at 15:00 Hrs

EOI Opening Date: 06.05.2021 at 15:00 Hrs

Specifications of Work

The NMRKC building shall be constructed at a plot identified near Vishwavidyalaya Metro station in north Delhi. The building shall have 2 Basements + Ground + 2 Floors + Terrace -1 & 2 and construction will be done as per specifications approved by DMRC.

Total Plot Area 1 & 2 – 5,800 square meters (approx.)
Total Floor Area available for commercial purpose – 7,680 square meters (approx.)
Floors – 2 Basement + Ground Floor + 2 Floors + Terrace-1 + Terrace -2
Location – Near Vishwavidyalaya Metro station

The concessionaire will construct the NMRKC building and handover to DMRC for the operation of the Knowledge centre. The construction will be done as per the design and specifications approved by DMRC and the concessionaire shall have no authority to make any changes in the civil, electrical or other structural specifications.

According to EOI notice, NMRKC will showcase the growth and development of Metro railway in India and will act as a hub of knowledge about Metro technology. The centre will exhibit materials and displays chronicling the evolution of the Metro rail in India and will also have provisions for audio visual screening of films and documentaries, research work with the help of books and other archival publications about the Metro. Such a centre will not only help in communicating to the public, the immense challenges involved in constructing and operating the Metro, but will also help in archiving important landmarks regarding Metro construction in India.

Further Details

EOI document can only be obtained online after registration of applicant on the website –

https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

For further information in this regard bidders are advised to contact on –

0120-4200 462, 0120- 4001 002/5, 0120-6277 787 or 011-23417910/12.

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Delhi Metro Red, Blue and Yellow Line trains to have 8 Coaches

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06/04/2021

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In order to make Delhi Metro decongested, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to run 8 coaches trains on Red (Rithala – Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda), Blue (Dwarka Sector 21 – Noida Electronic City/Vaishali) and Yellow (Huda City Centre – Samaypur Badli) Lines from present 6 coaches train on these lines.

The decision is also important as the corona cases continue to rise in the National Capital Region (NCR) and to maintain social distancing in the Delhi Metro and make trains operating on these lines less crowded with more convenience to the commuters.

DMRC has already initiated the work to add coaches on trains operating on this route and this activity is being carried out in phase manner. All metro trains on these three lines will have 8 coaches by the end of this year. A total of 120 coaches will be added to complete the work

On Yellow line, work of adding coaches will be completed by the end of this month. Out of these 120 coaches, 80 coaches have been purchase from Bombardier and the remaining 40 coaches from BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited).

According to DMRC spokesperson, “This activity is being carried out to increase the carrying capacity of the three main corridors of the Delhi Metro – Red Line, Blue Line and Yellow Line, which contribute to almost 40-50 % of passenger utilization every day”.

At present, Delhi Metro has a fleet of 336 train sets including 181 six-coach trains, 133 eight-coach trains and 22 four-coach trains.

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Bangalore Metro invites tender for providing App Services for Mobile Ticketing and Smart Card Recharge

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05/04/2021

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BENGALURU, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) invites the sealed Tenders (Single Stage-Two Cover System) for providing App Services for Mobile Ticketing and Smart Card Recharge from eligible and experienced payment service providers in India.

Name of Work

Providing B2C APP Services for QR Code mobile ticketing and Recharge of Contactless Smart Cards (CSCs) in BMRCL AFC System

Important Details

Tender No. – 4AFC-PPI

Contract Period – 3 years from the date of issue of ‘Letter of Acceptance’

Document Sale Date – From 02-04-2021 until midnight of 01-05-2021

Pre Bid Meeting Date – 21-04-2021 at 11:00 Hrs

Bid Submission Date – 20-05-2021 from 11:00 Hrs to 15:00 Hrs

Opening Date of Bid – 20-05-2021 at 15:30 Hrs

Place of Submission & Opening of Tenders – Office of the Managing Director,

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.,

III Floor, BMTC Complex,

K H Road, Shanthinagar,

Bangalore – 560 027, Karnataka

Further Details

For more information and regarding detailed scope of works, applicants can download the tender documents from BMRCL website – www.bmrc.co.in

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JSPL posts highest ever production & sales in FY 2020-21

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Rajat Khanna

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05/04/2021

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NEW DELHI, DELHI, Metro Rail News: Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has ended the fiscal year on a strong note with sales hitting a new record of 786,000 tonnes in Mar’21 (up 61% y-o-y). A combination of robust domestic demand, attractive export markets (accounting for 38% of sales) and a wide range of products have all contributed to JSPL reporting the steepest rise in monthly sales in FY21. With
Mar’21 production also rising by 21% y-o-y to 730,000 tonnes, 4QFY21 production has comfortably crossed the 2 million tonnes mark for the first time ever (2.07 mt). The company’s operations have displayed resilience in the face of the pandemic, posting the highest ever production and sales in FY21 of 7.51mt (+19% y-o-y) and 7.28mt (+20% y-o-y) respectively. Exports accounted for 35% of sales in FY21 compared to 13% in the prior year.

In Million tonnes Q4FY21 Q4FY20 FY21 FY20 Production 2.07 1.54 7.51 6.30 Sales 1.91 1.39 7.28 6.06 Exports (% of sales) 27% 15% 35% 13% “We are proud of our team for producing 7.51 million tons of steel in this financial year marred by the global pandemic. This remarkable growth during the most challenging time period has been possible due to our firm belief in the India growth story, our focus on creating opportunities in adversity and the dedication of each & every member of the JSPL family. We firmly remain committed to contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We will continue to work towards our target of 15:15:50, i.e., 15,000 Cr EBITDA: 15,000 Cr Net Debt: 50,000 Cr Gross Turnover,” said Mr V R Sharma, Managing Director, JSPL.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innometro 2021

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Rajat Khanna

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05/04/2021

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NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Artificial Intelligence (AI) emphasizes the development of technologies or machines which is working like a human being. AI serviced working like a human recognition, problem solving, learning, planning, data prediction, chat-box and many more.

Few AI Solutions which we use in our daily routine is:

SIRI
TESLA
NETFLIX
ALEXA
GOOGLE etc.

There are some Industries which using Artificial Intelligence again and again that is:

Business: In business industries use Artificial Intelligence services in the form of spam, filters, voice to text features, security surveillance etc.
Education: By using services like Acuity, MS Team, Doodle, Google Duo and many more.
Automobile: By using Navigation option, Driver Assist, Alexa etc.
Healthcare: By using Digital Consultations, Robotics Surgery, MRI/CT scan machines etc.

As we all know India is a developing country which simply means we need this type of development more which grew the nations in terms of technology. Artificial Intelligence services reduces the human work and it saves time and cost both. Now a day’s people need updating for example in past time people communicate with another people through writing a letter, plays etc. but now we communicate through social media with different social networking applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many more. As like that when time changes technology also upgrades. It helps us to develop our lifestyle.

Regarding this topic, InnoMetro– A Global Event Platform for Metro, Railway, RRTS, HSR & Allied Sector is organised from 28^th April 2021 to 30^th April 2021. It gives you exposure and showcase how technologies changes in future and in which sector. So, register yourself in Innometro 2021 as a delegate, exhibitor, speaker. #INNOMETRO2021

Click here for Registration

Exhibitor: https://www.innometro.com/exhibitor-registration/

Delegate: https://www.innometro.com/delegate-registration/

Speaker: https://www.innometro.com/speaker/

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Reasons to attend InnoMetro 2021- A Global Event Platform for Metro & Rail Sector

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Rajat Khanna

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05/04/2021

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NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): InnoMetro brings Metro, Railway, RRTS, High- Speed Rail, and Allied Sector professionals in a line to witness the latest technology and innovation three-day insightful conference.

The program is customized to maximize penetration into key trends affecting the urban mobility sector while offering one-to-one networking opportunities for you and your peers.

Our aim is to create an atmosphere for participants to become active, bring in their own experiences, initiatives and open issues about how to upgrade technology and innovation in all over the world. Our conversation approach helps to reduce barriers to collaboration and cooperation through goal-oriented and supervised discussions. Our speakers will provide you new ideas for businesses with greater understanding of the needs of cities and citizens and academia with a greater awareness of political realities and economic constraints.

Maintaining the focus on audience quality and demand, the event creates the optimum platform for latest technology & innovations with new product demonstrations. Register yourself for this unique opportunity to make new contacts and share experience, facilitated through panel discussion, interaction with speakers.

REASONS TO ATTEND INNOMETRO 2021:

Sessions & Speakers: We have arranged an exciting and needful topical agenda for our audience. Gain access to a combination of panel discussions, live sessions, keynotes presentation, Q/A Session.
One- two- one Meeting: Connect with all your fellow attendees and potential new speakers through our dedicated online meetings platform and networking sessions. Pre-schedule or conduct instant video meetings.
A Fully Interactive Audience: It’s the interactions that make events special. That’s why we’re ensuring that all presentations, keynotes, Q/A Session, panel discussions and everything else you can think of will have the full interactive capability.
The Digital Experience: Search, access and communicate with the most innovative Speakers from your own desk. Whatever your current requirements, you will be able to find the latest services and technology solutions across the entire value chain.
Grow your Business: InnoMetro gives you an opportunity to increase your business networking in just 3 days. Live interactions, Panel discussions, Q/A Session etc. gives you a path to run your business in the rightest way and also help you to boost your business.

Agenda:

Our three-day agenda includes a keynote presentation, panel discussions, innovative topics, interactive sessions, and will feature Key-decision makers responsible for pioneering the digital transformation of the Metro, Railway, RRTS, High-Speed Rail & Allied Sector. The programme on each day will focus on specific topics and themes.

Topics:

Realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Advanced Signalling & Telecom Technologies.
Modernization & Repair of Rolling Stock.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Blockchain & Robotics.
Ticketing and Passenger information systems.
Transport Infra- Financing.
Mobility-as-a Service.
Workplace diversity and technical skills gaps.
Cyber Physical Security.
Safety Systems.
Assets Maintenance and Predictive Analysis.

Target Audiences:

Officials and Key decision makers from Central and State Government Authorities.
Ministry of Railways.
MOHUA.
Metro Rail News Operators.
Indian Railways and Coach Factories.
Engineering & Construction Firms.
Contractors & Builders.
Architect and Consulting Firms.
Public Sector Undertakings.
Solution Providers.
OEMs.
Banking & Funding Institutions.
Urban Planner & Consultants.
Legal Firms.
Research & Development Organization.
Smart Cities Development Authorities.

Links for Registration:

Exhibitor: https://www.innometro.com/exhibitor-registration/

Delegate: https://www.innometro.com/delegate-registration/

Speaker: https://www.innometro.com/speaker

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Indian Railways achieves a record 6015 km of electrification in 2020-21

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Narendra Shah

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05/04/2021

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NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR) claims another milestone in its intensive drive to achieve complete electrification of its entire rail network. In the year 2020-21, as per Ministry of Railways, IR electrified a total route length of 6015 km which is now a record and it’s achieved despite the Covid-19 pandemic

The electrification in the year 2020-21 surpassed the previous best of 5,276 km achieved in 2018-19. As on 31st March 2021, a total of 45,881 km route i.e. 71% of the total broad gauge rail network in India has been electrified out of the 64,689 km (including Konkan Railway). IR plans to electrify the entire Indian Railway network by 2024.

From 2014-21, a record 24,080 km have been electrified in comparison to 4,337 km electrified from 2007-14 and is almost five times more electrification for the said period. Out of the total electrified route of 45,881 km till now, 34% of it is achieved in last 3 years.

Another achievement is the commissioning of 56 Traction Sub Stations (TSS) in comparison to the previous best of 42 TSS. In last seven years, a total of 201 TSS have been commissioned.

Some major sections electrified by the IR over the year are –

Mumbai-Howrah via Jabalpur
Delhi-Darbhanga-Jaynagar
Gorakhpur-Varanasi via Aunrihar
Jabalpur-Nainpur-Gondia- Ballarshah
Chennai-Trichy
Indore-Guna-Gwalior-Amritsar
Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur
New Delhi-New coochbehar-Srirampur Assam via Patna & Katihar
Ajmer-Howrah
Mumbai-Marwar
Delhi-Moradabad-Tanakpur

With completion of electrification of Indian Railway network, India will save a lot of foreign exchange with less dependence on imported fuel at the same time being energy efficient, eco-friendly and making operation of trains (both freight and passenger) faster through adoption of modern and innovative technologies.

IR has set a target of becoming zero emitter of carbon by the end of 2030. Recently, West Central Railway Zone of IR becomes the first fully electrified railway zone in the country with total zonal route of 3012 km being electrified.

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Maha Metro invites tender for Solar PV projects for Pune Metro

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Narendra Shah

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03/04/2021

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha Metro) invites bids from eligible applicants for the supply and commissioning of Solar PV projects including its operation and maintenance for Pune Metro Rail Project.

Name of Work

Design, Engineering, Manufacture, Supply, Storage, Civil work, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of the Rooftop and Boundary Walls mounted Solar PV projects under RESCO model including Operation and Comprehensive Maintenance (O&M) of 5.0 MWp Solar PV project for a period of 25 years after commissioning of 10 Nos. of Elevated Stations and 2 Nos. of Depots for Pune Metro Rail Project.

Important Details

Tender Notice Number – P1EG-02R/2021

Completion Period –

Execution/ Erection Period: 1.5 Years (including Monsoon Period) from the date of issue of LOA
PPA Period: 25 years from the date of commissioning & commercial operation (COD).

Document Download Date – From 23.03.2021 at 16:00 Hrs to 22.04.2021 till 16:00 Hrs.

Pre Bid Meeting Date – 06.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs

Date & Time of submission of Tender – Online submission till 22.04.2021 up to 16:00 Hrs

Date & Time of Opening of Tender – 22.04.2021 at 16:30 Hours

Further Details

Sale of document, e-payment procedure, submission and other details are available on Maha Metro tender portal under section in e- tenders. https://mahametrorail.etenders.in.

Pune Metro Rail Project comprises construction of 3 Corridors with total route length of 54.58 km at present –

Line-1 (Purple Line) -PCMC Bhavan to Swargate (16.59 km) with 14 stations

Line-2 (Aqua Line) – Vanaz to Ramwadi (14.66 km) with 16 stations

Line-3 – Hinjawadi – Civil Court (23.33 km) with 23 stations

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