New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged-off the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line that would allow hassle free travel for around two lakh daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub in Haryana.
The extension of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is nearly Rs. 2,500 crore. Out of this, Rs. 1,557 crore was borne by the Haryana Government, the Centre contributed Rs. 537 crore, while the Delhi Metro provided Rs. 400 crore.
All these are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
“The nine-station metro corridor which was 95 per cent indigenously built will provide people a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility,” a Haryana government spokesperson said.
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, addressing a press conference on Saturday, had thanked the Prime Minister for “gifting” the Metro service which would take the city to “another level of progress” with better connectivity with other NCR towns.
He had also said that the Prime Minister would be announcing the go-ahead for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad by Metro.
UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) also known as Pod Taxis will make its debut in India from Noida International Airport to Film City in Uttar Pradesh. This driverless Pod taxi project is expected to cost around INR 400 Crores as per the draft report of Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL).
Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has entrusted the work to make a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this work to IPRCL. Uttar Pradesh Government has asked to submit DPR for this project by the 20th of April.
This advanced public transport system is cost effective, environment friendly causing less pollution. One km route construction for pod taxis could cost about Rs 40-45 crore against an amount of Rs 250-350 crore for Mass Rapid Transport, Rs 135-150 crore for Light Rail Transit, and Rs 40-45 crore for Bus Rapid Transport. One Pod taxi can accommodate 5-6 passengers which make it more viable than other mass transit system
As per IPRCL, it will cost Rs 60 crore per km for a driverless Pod taxi in comparison to running a Pod taxi with the driver which will cost Rs 40 crore. The distance between Noida International Airport and Film City is 6.5 km and the route has immense potential to be the next tourist hub with a lot of people travelling on this route incoming times including artists for Film City. Considering this, the Uttar Pradesh Government is keen to fast-track this project.
Thales presents its first ever digital event dedicated to rail transport, the“Smart Mobilty Experience” which will take place on March 24th. This event will be the occasion for clients and partners of the rail ecosystem, to discover new products and major innovations, as well as to exchange about the digitalization and the future of rail.
Rail transport operators are looking to innovative digital solutions and services for improved service performance and energy efficiency, and to boost the attractiveness for users. Thales helps transporting passengers safely, and with best possible experience, supervises operations with accurate situation awareness, and optimizes transport service efficiency. Using digital technologies such as IoT, 5G, cloud and web IT, data analytics and AI, Thales designs innovative solutions such as digital signalling, train autonomy, mobile ticketing, passenger flow analytics, data driven operation control, smart maintenance, which will drastically impact the way we all travel.
Faster technology insertion to expand rail system lifespan is essential in dense urban areas. Thales new digital age Metro signaling system offers seamless upgrade capabilities and is “autonomy ready”.
Thales is developing an eco-responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems to help operators monitor social distancing and reduce density of passengers in stations and on-board trains.
In Europe, operators spend between 15 and 25 billion euros each year on maintenance and renewal. Thanks to predictive maintenance, the rail market should potentially save of up to 30% of these maintenance costs.
Thales digital solutions contribute to green mobility by reducing by up to 15% CO2 emissions from metro and stations
Facilitate new technology insertion in long lifespan metro systems
With the digital architecture of Thales’ latest metro signalling system SelTrac™ G8, software functionalities are permanently upgradable with no traffic disruption, a modular and resilient equipment platform approach allows for future technology insertion such as train autonomy, and health monitoring facilitates data driven operations and maintenance. SelTrac™ G8 helps operators reduce installation and maintenance costs while upgrading system functionalities to meet passenger demand, preserving safety and service reliability.
Provide real-time passenger density insights to public transport operators
Important innovation is are the AI and data analytics driven applications that Thales introduces for either task automation or decision support. Distributed Intelligent Video Analytics – DIVA – is the new Thales solution to monitor social distancing, and to guide passengers in the station and on the platform. The solution helps alleviate crowding by reducing busy times, and consequently enhances overall passenger safety, comfort, and travel experience.
Based on Artificial Intelligence video analytics, DIVA leverages the existing CCTV (closed circuit TV) network on stations and on-board trains to provide real-time information on passenger density. The targeted performances of density accuracy are above 90%.
Contribute to a more sustainable mobility
Sustainable mobility is another driving force that pushes Thales to innovate. Thanks to the capability of a number of complex algorithms, Thales’ driver advisory system, GreenSpeed, can optimize the speed for energy saving. This will reduce emissions for up to 15% that is the equivalent to the consumption of a city of some 2 000 inhabitants per year.
For metros, Thales latest signalling system SelTracTM G8 will enable to reduce traction energy consumption by 15% when compared to traditional CBTC by loading efficient speed profiles into the train’s on-board system.
Develop innovative collaborations
Co-innovation is also essential as it bridges the gap between a new concept or technology in the lab and an actual working solution solving a real operational problem. This accelerates market entry for new solutions, and is a sign of trust between customers and Thales. For instance Thales works with New York Metro and France National Railways for autonomous metros and trains, German national Railways for advanced signaling concepts, or Singapore Metro for passenger guidance systems and hands-free ticketing.
“In a competitive market, it is absolutely vital that industrials find ways to make railway more attractive. And this is where innovation helps. One of the biggest challenges today is that you can’t just close down a railway network while you upgrade them. People still need to go to work and to travel. That’s why we’re putting so much effort into the solutions that can be deployed whilst having minimal disruption.” – Millar Crawford, Executive Vice President – Thales’s Ground Transportation Systems
Thales presents SelTracTM G8, the 8th generation, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system. SelTracTM G8 incorporates the latest technology and innovative features to support operators to reach their ambitions and transforming passenger’s journeys in and around cities.
Rail operators have to transport passengers safely and efficiently, and if a traffic disruption occurs they must keep traffic moving and restore normal service as quickly as possible. The global pandemic has emphasized the need of strong and reliable public transport to support front line workers and the public on their journeys. Most cities are also counting on public transport to restart their economy in a green and efficient way. Therefore metro networks need to be able to boost capacity, meeting growing demand without interrupting day-to-day operations.
SelTrac™ Generation 8 (G8) is the latest evolution of Thales’ world-leading Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) solution for urban, metro and light rail networks.
The newest features include a new digital architecture, with enhanced services and autonomy capabilities
Main benefits of the SelTrac™ G8 system include flexibility and evolution capabilities, relying on the latest technologies to significantly reduce installation and lifecycle costs, while maintaining passenger safety.
Rail operators face many challenges including keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology: while a signalling system may have a lifespan of 30 years or more, the hardware and software on it, can become obsolete much more quickly. They also need ways to manage the lifecycle of their systems.
Thales’ SelTrac™ G8 is designed to alleviate these issues. It includes a set of advanced features that allow public transport operators to manage network growth, extensions, and fleet expansions as well as prepare for the future and control operations.
SelTrac™ G8 has a new digital architecture with flexible options designed to minimize the amount of trackside equipment required. Transport operators who will deploy SelTrac™ G8 can benefit from lifelong system improvements, by simply upgrading the software. The G8 platform can also provide an upgrade to existing SelTrac™ systems. G8 provides investment protection by enabling seamless future technology insertion for performance upgrades or obsolescence management.
SelTrac™ G8 brings enhanced services, to support operators to achieve 100% availability and on time service. Services capabilities including: health monitoring features for leaner maintenance teams and faster response capability, increased resiliency to failure with greater visibility of seamless hardware and software enhancements to extend the system life with no interruption to operations.
Among other improvements, the SelTrac™ G8 platform is autonomy ready. One of the autonomous capabilities is designed to make both greenfield and brownfield CBTC deployments faster and easier than ever, with rapid train conversion and minimal trackside equipment.
“Since its introduction on the urban rail market, SelTracTM has become a global benchmark. With this new generation of the SelTracTM system, Thales is supporting the digital transformation of urban rail operators by delivering an innovative solution that includes the latest technologies and paves the way for the autonomous train operations of the next 30 years and beyond.” – Alcino de Sousa, VP, Managing Director, Thales’s Urban Rail Signalling
New Delhi (Metro Rail News): India’s leading infrastructure steel manufacturer Jindal Steel and Power Limited has been awarded the most prestigious Resilient Supply Chain of the year -Manufacturing Award at the 6th India Logistics & Supply Chain Awards 2020 held in hotel orchid Mumbai.
Resilient Supply Chain of the year -Manufacturing Award Trophy
JSPL shared their story at the 6th India Logistics & Supply Chain Awards 2020. The company’s smart solutions & approach got recognised as “The Resilient Supply Chain of the Year (Manufacturing)” for innovative initiatives like sourcing from local suppliers, reverse engineering, transport optimization, adherence to health and safety parameters, Coopetition ensuring higher growth during the disruption. JSPL also bags the “Transformational Team During Trying Times” award at the event. The Jury consisting of several industry veterans recognised JSPL for visionary leadership that ensured zero production loss, better cash velocity, high employee morale & higher profitability. The event was organized on 19th March’21 in Mumbai by SCMPro Knowledge, a division of the Institute of Supply Chain & Management Pvt. Ltd.
About JSPL :
JSPL is a leading Indian Infrastructure Conglomerate with a presence in the Steel, Power, and Mining sectors. With an investment of approximately 12 billion USD (90,000 Crore Rupees) across the globe, the Company is continuously scaling its capacity utilization and efficiencies to contribute towards building a self-reliant India.
NEW DELHI (INDIA), Metro Rail News: InnoMetro is a Global Event Platform to showcase innovation and technology for Metro, Railway, RRTS, High- Speed Rail and Allied Sector. The program is customized to maximize penetration into key trends affecting the urban mobility sector while offering one to one networking opportunities to people.
InnoMetro to held Virtually on 28th, 29th and 30th April 2021, which is mainly focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat, Advanced signalling & Telecom technologies, Modernization and Repair of Rolling Stock, Artificial Intelligence, ML, Blockchain and Robotics, Ticketing and Passenger Information Systems, Assets Maintenance and Predictive Analysis, Transport Infra-Financing, Mobility-as-a-Service, Transport Infra-Financing, Workforce diversity and technical skills gaps, Cyber, Physical Security and Safety Systems.
The target audience for this event are officials and key decision-makers from Central & State Government Authorities, Ministry of Railways, MOHUA, Metro Rail 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 and Consultants, Legal Firms, Research & Development Organization and Smart Cities Development Authorities. People can also participate in this event as Sponsor, Speaker, Delegates etc.
NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) ) invites online open tender from eligible applicants for preparation of General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) for various High-Speed Rail Corridors.
Range of Works
Preparation of General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) of Crossing Bridges over Rivers/Canals/Railways and Roads (Expressway, NH & SH and Major District Roads) and GADs of proposed Stations and Maintenance Depots for Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Various HSR Corridors (about 2365 kms long).
Important Details
Tender No: NHSRCL/CO/CA/GAD/2021/06
Estimated Cost: NA
Completion Period: 08 Months
Availability of Tender Documents: 23.03.2021 from 0900 hrs
Pre-Bid Meeting: 31.03.2021 at 1100 hrs.
Tender submission start date: 08.04.2021 at 0900 Hrs.
Tender submission end date: 15.04.2021 till 1500 Hrs.
TechnicalBid Opening Date: 16.04.2021 at 1500 hrs
As per NHSRL, present assignment is for Preparation of GADs of Crossing Bridges over Rivers/Canals//Railways/Roads (Expressway, NH & SH and Major District Roads) and GADs of Station Yards and Maintenance Depots for DPR of Various High Speed Rail Corridors as given below –
Mumbai-Hyderabad High Speed Rail Corridor – 711 kms (Approx.)
Delhi-Amritsar High Speed Rail Corridor – 459 kms (Approx.)
Chennai-Mysore High Speed Rail Corridor – 435 kms (Approx.)
Varanasi-Howrah High Speed Rail Corridor – 760 kms (Approx.)
Total = 2365 kms (Approx.)
The Contractor is also required to prepare GADs (Layout Plan) of Stations and Maintenance Depots. This will involve the following activities
Identification and listing of Crossings Bridges, for the proposed HSR alignment including but not limited to rivers, canals, railways, and roads (Expressway, NH & SH and MDR etc (existing & proposed). The list of crossing bridges shall be got approved from the Employer.
Interpretation of Hydrological Data e.g. H.F.L., Rainfall data, discharge etc. and data in respect of nearby existing bridges such as bridge length, span arrangement etc., provided by NHSRCL for various rivers, streams etc. crossing the proposed HSR alignment/ROW.
Interpretation of Geotechnical Data in respect of existing/proposed/under construction bridges, viaduct etc. in vicinity of the proposed HSR alignment provided by NHSRCL.
Finalization of span configuration of crossing bridges across river/canal for the proposed High Speed Corridor, based on linear waterway and hydraulic data provided by the Employer, with economical span arrangement. Right of Way (ROW) of existing structures (Roads/Railways/Canals etc.) at Crossing locations to be considered before finalizing span arrangement. The work includes collection of ROW details of these existing structures from relevant authorities/field measurement.
Finalization of span configuration of crossing bridges across railways/ express highways/ National and State Highways and Major District Roads for the proposed High Speed Corridor, with economical span arrangement. Right of Way (ROW) of existing structures (Roads/Railways/Canals etc.) at Crossing locations to be considered before finalizing span arrangement. The work includes collection of ROW details of these existing structures from relevant authorities/field measurement.
Preliminary design shall be carried out for assessment of foundations and substructures for the proposed span arrangement.
Preparation of list of all crossing bridges in a tabular form and preparation of Key Plan of GAD locations on AutoCAD.
Preparation of GADs, on AutoCAD, of Crossing Bridges over Rivers (incuding river training works where required), Canals, Railways, Express Highways, National & State Highways and Major District Roads, adopting ground and rail levels as per Plan and section provided by the Employer. In case of crossing bridges at major rivers, plan and cross section of protection works.
Preparation of GADs (layout plan) of Station Yards on AutoCAD. Details regarding number of tracks and their lengths and platform details shall be provided by the Employer.
Preparation of GADs (layout plan) of Maintenance Depots on AutoCAD. Details regarding number of tracks and their lengths and shall be provided by the Employer. Each GAD shall be printed on A3 size paper.
Detailed design of bridge components is not part of the present consultancy contract. The Contractor shall prepare the GADs based on preliminary investigations/design, his experience and in consultation with the Employer.
EXTON, Pa. (Metro Rail News): Bentley Acceleration Initiatives today announced the availability of OpenTower® iQ, a digital twin solution “powered by iTwin” for telecom towers that provides 3D visualization, real-time decision support, and predictive design from the ground up. OpenTower iQ is the result of a digital co-venture between Bentley and Visual Intelligence, a Houston, Texas-based sensor technology company, and Aeroprotechnik, an aerial inspection engineering company based in Viseu, Portugal.
Create a visual representation of the tower by combing a reality mesh with the digital engineering models.
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives is Bentley Systems’ (Nasdaq: BSY) strategic investment fund and incubator initiative. Its objective is to bring together ecosystem partners in a digital co-ventures to accelerate the go-to-market of creative cloud solutions based on the Bentley iTwin platform. OpenTower iQ, ‘powered by iTwin,’ is a textbook example of co-venturing that combines innovative digital technologies from entrepreneurial companies to address a market need in double-quick time.
With OpenTower iQ, Tower Cos and Mobile Operators gain continuous access to near real-time information to better monitor, predict, and react to any required tower modifications by leveraging digital twins and reality modeling capabilities.
As the demand for data continues to grow, tower companies and engineering firms are looking for all-inclusive, engineering-grade solutions to co-locate, modify, and maintain telecom infrastructure for the 5G rollout. OpenTower iQ makes it easy to modify existing towers and maintain accurate models, automating the repetitive work of producing as-built models and using artificial intelligence to detect critical components.
Tower companies can use OpenTower iQ to monitor the health of their towers and gain access to shared, secured data through an easy-to-understand portal. Data analytics provide cost benefit analysis to boost operational efficiency and revenue assurance. Improved accuracy of tower inspections and smart inventory management saves time, cost, and improves safety. OpenTower iQ is designed to handle the large asset portfolios of operators, easily processing and analyzing tens of thousands of towers.
Combines artificial intelligence and patented drone technologies
Conduct automated infrastructure inspection including automated asset condition evaluation.
To accelerate the launch of OpenTower iQ, Bentley Acceleration Initiatives acquired digital twin technology from Aeroprotechnik, a leading aerial inspection engineering company that specializes in automated asset data capture and digitalization solutions. The technology included artificial intelligence and reality modeling capabilities that provide detailed information on current site conditions, which helps tower companies speed up rollouts, enhance decision-making, and shorten sales cycles.
OpenTower iQ brings to life a digital twin to provide intelligence for planning, visualization, and inspection.
Now, with a comprehensive millimeter accurate digital twin, a tower company can virtually inspect their tower, see if it has been constructed correctly, determine if the tower’s structural integrity is intact, and run co-location scenarios. Unlike rudimentary reality models produced from other cameras, Visual Intelligence enables a digital twin with such accuracy that it can support advanced analyses such as connection integrity analysis and mount mapping analysis.
“The objective of Bentley Acceleration Initiatives is to incubate new businesses and augment existing ones using Bentley iTwin technologies. We provide a go-to-market accelerator to rapidly bring to users the innovative ideas from Bentley’s research and development in partnership with emerging industry leaders and technology specialists such as Visual Intelligence and Aeroprotechnik. Bentley Acceleration Initiatives helped incubate OpenTower iQ by funding its development, seeking out technology partnerships to fill whitespaces, and creating a comprehensive go-to-market strategy,” said Santanu Das, senior vice president, chief acceleration officer, Bentley Acceleration Initiatives. “Our next step is to invite additional interested ecosystem partners to kick start new digital integrator services to capture huge emerging opportunities for enterprise integration and implementation for towers. The telecom industry is going through a rapid transformation as multinetwork operators are expanding their portfolios through consolidation and moving from a 4G platform to 5G. Without a doubt, digital twin solutions like OpenTower iQ, ‘powered by iTwin,’ will help tower owners make the most of the industry’s burgeoning opportunities.”
“OpenTower iQ for tower planning and management is a game changer for the telecom market. Within a couple of days, we had a high-quality reality model available with the reports and other aspects of the projects. Now, all the tower data is available in digital form—and it’s accurate and current,” said Nikhil Jani, vice president, telecom and utilities, Genesys International.
“Until now, drone data has failed to live up to its promise to the tower industry. This is largely because survey-grade drone sensors can’t collect the fidelity of data required to extract engineering-grade tower intelligence. Our patented drone sensor technology is the first of its kind to collect millimeter-class tower information. We partnered with Bentley to utilize OpenTower iQ to translate this new fidelity of data into as-built digital twins, and then apply AI to automate and unlock new kinds of tower insights. With OpenTower iQ, we’re enabling new applications of drone data and accelerating the value of digital twins to tower companies worldwide,” said Ted Miller, founder and chairman of Visual Intelligence and former chairman and CEO of Crown Castle International (NYSE: CCI).
“Bentley Acceleration Initiatives proved to be an effective platform for ecosystem partners like Aeroprotechnik to scale up artificial intelligence-based solutions, transforming emerging technologies into real value for Bentley’s users,” said Nuno Marques, founder of Aeroprotechnik.
About Visual Intelligence Visual Intelligence, based in Houston, Texas, has emerged as an industry-leading software and sensor technology company that delivers geo-imaging solutions for airborne, terrestrial, and mobile applications. It provides the Visual Intelligence unified drone sensor and software automation platform that digitizes physical infrastructure with millimeter accuracy to reliably deliver 3D, engineering-grade asset intelligence. https://visualintelligenceinc.com/telecom/
About Bentley Systems Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, and industrial facilities. Our offerings include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure digital twins. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,000 colleagues and generates annualized revenues of more than $800 million in 172 countries. www.bentley.comwww.bentleyaccelerationinitiatives.com. www.opentower.com
BENGALURU(Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has invited bids for completing the balance work on Pink Line stretch of 7.5 km from Kalena Agrahara to Swagath Road Cross stations under Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro.
Range of Works
Construction of Elevated Structures (Viaduct & Stations) of length 7.50 Km (approx.) from Gottigere to Swagath Road Cross (Chainage 00.00m to 7501.818m) including Kothanur Depot entry line, road widening & allied works and 5 numbers of metro stations viz. Gottigere, Hulimavi, IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Swagath Road Cross in Reach-6 line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2 (Balance Works)
The contract for this work was previously awarded to Simplex Infrastructures in September 2017 with a completion period of 27 months but the contract was terminated due to poor progress of work in February 2021.
The Pink Line (Reach 6) under Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro has a total length of 22.87 km from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara with 18 stations. The line is expected to become fully operational by 2024.
NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Two Consortia led by Nippon Koei and Tata Consulting Engineers have been shortlisted by National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) for providing Project Management Consultancy Services for civil works on Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project.
Tenders were invited for this contract in November 2020 and as per the tender document, the Consultant will be selected under Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). In December 2020, when technical bids were opened, three firms submitted the bids, and based on QCBS, NHRCL shortlisted two firms. They are –
Nippon Koei – Oriental Consultants Global Co. – RITES JV
The third firm which does not qualify the technical round is Engineers India – RODIC Consultants – STUP Consultants – LEA Associates South Asia JV.
Now based on financial bids which are likely to be revealed in next few days, the lowest bidder will be announced and is most likely to be the consulting firm for this work.
Tender No.: NHSRCL/CO/CA/MA-SVGC/2020/34
Name of Work: Project Management Consultancy Services for Construction of Civil Works Packages for Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is India’s first high-speed rail line connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad with route length of 508 km. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 but has been delayed due to land acquisition issues with now expected to become fully operational by 2027.
NEW DELHI(Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invites open e-Tenders from eligible applicants for Pre-Engineered and Roofing works for the expansion of Shastri Park & Najafgarh Depot of Delhi Metro Phase-3.
Range of Works
The work includes Design Fabrication, Supply and Erection of Pre-Engineered Steel Structure and Roofing for expansion of Shastri Park & Najafgarh Depot Workshop/other buildings of Delhi MRTS project of Phase-III.
Important Details
Tender No: CC-141
Estimated Cost: INR 11.63 Crores
Completion Period: 09 Months
Availability of Tender Documents: 18.03.2021 from 09:00 hrs to 26.04.2021 till 15:00 hrs
Pre-Bid Meeting: 26.03.2021 at 11:00 hrs
Bid Submission Start Date: 19.04.2021 at 09:00 hrs
Bid Submission End Date: 27.04.2021 till 15:00 hrs
