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Egypt to develop a high-speed train from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean

28/01/2021

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Project — Representational Image

CAIRO (Metro Rail News): In a first, Egypt is all set to develop a high-speed train line connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. As per the experts, the train line will run for 1000 km, and will go through 15 stations. The project will be designed, installed and maintained by Siemens, the German manufacturing firm.
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“We continue to build on our track record as a major player in the transportation sector. Following our joint success with Siemens on Egypt’s mega power projects, we are pleased to partner once again with our long-term repeat partner. This project will connect distant parts of Egypt in a sustainable manner while contributing to the infrastructure and economic development of the country”, Orascom Construction Chief Executive Osama Bishai was stated saying.
Egypt already has a train network since the 1850s. Apparently, it was the first country with a full-fledged train system in Africa and the Middle East. The present train network in the country covers around 5000 km and connects almost all prime cities and towns.

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Lucknow Metro Becomes The 1st In India To Sanitise Entire Trains Using U-V Lamps

M K Rai

28/01/2021

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Lucknow Metro has earned another record to its name by becoming the first Metro in India to have started Sanitisation of metro train coaches with Ultra Violet rays. Taking inspiration from New York Metro’s experiment to sanitise trains with UV lamp rays, Lucknow Metro has become the pioneer of Metro Train Sanitisation in India through UV technology.

After becoming the first Metro in India to have started token sanitisation by Ultra Violet rays through the in-house developed UV box, Lucknow Metro has added another feather to its hat with entire train sanitisation through UV Radiation. Giving boost to the Make in India mission, Lucknow Metro in consultation with an Indian firm that deals in tube lights used in the sanitation apparatus, has developed a UV Sanitisation apparatus which works on Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) disinfection method.

It uses short wavelength ultraviolet (Ultraviolet C or UV-C) light of 254 nm UV-C to kill or inactive micro-organisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA. The apparatus which has been certified by DRDO in October, 2020, sanitises the entire coach in 7 minutes and as added care, we are sanitising each coach for 15 minutes.

The apparatus is operated through a remote and has a Switch on/off button, the radiations start after a minute of pressing the On button.It is imperative to state that this is the same apparatus that is being used by Medical industry to sanitise Operation Theatres and medical equipments. The best part of this initiative is that it is very economical, i.e. approximately a Cost reduction to 1/40th (2.5%) of the cost of sanitization through manual mode for 16 trains.

• Lucknow Metro the first in India to begin train coach sanitization by Ultraviolet Radiation

• Lucknow Metro already has another record to its credit by becoming the first in India to sanitize tokens by UV Rays. This initiative to provide the safest travel experience to our passengers was not just lauded by the passengers, but also earned accolades from the Government and other metros have also been directed to follow suit.

• UV Sanitization apparatus at par with the ones used in medical industry to sterilize surgical instruments and Operation Theaters

• Entire train sanitization in 30 minutes. Time to reduce in future with the procurement of more number of apparatus.

• UV Sanitization of entire trains costing 1/40th of the cost involved in sprinkling of manual sanitizers.

UPMRC MD, Shri Kumar Keshav says, “Passenger safety and comfort has always been our topmost priority and whatever we do is in sync with our objective to provide the safest and the most convenient mode of public transport to the people. When we started token sanitation by UV Radiation, we received overwhelming response and appreciation from our passengers. Now, with Train sanitation by Ultraviolet radiation, we want to assure all our passengers that their Lucknow Metro was, is and will always be the safest mode of transport. We are seeing significant increase in ridership everyday and it is this confidence of our commuters that pushes us to put in more and more efforts to make their travel enjoyable and hassle-free.”

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Kanpur Metro: UP Metro Completes Construction Of Piers Up To Almost 7 Kms Between IIT And Motijheel

M K Rai

28/01/2021

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro Rail Project is an ambitious project of the GoI and GoUP and with the goal of providing Metro services to Kanpurites within the stipulated time frame; Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRC) is executing the project with full devotion. The skilled team of civil engineers of UP Metro has completed 400 Piers out of 513 under the Priority Corridor (IIT to Motijheel) in such a short time frame.

UP METRO COMPLETES 400 PIERS, FINISHES DOUBLE T-GIRDER ERECTION UP TO GURUDEV Metro Station

The team of UP Metro has completed the construction of 400 Piers that cover a stretch of almost 7 KMs, under 9 KMs long Priority Corridor. Besides this, the Metro engineers have also completed the erection of all the double T-Girders up to Gurudev Metro Station, starting from the IIT Metro station. The base for concourse level (first floor of an elevated Metro station) of all the 5 Metro stations (including IIT, Kalyanpur, SPM, Vishvavidyalaya & Gurudev) under this stretch has now been completed. A total of 434 double T-girders are to be erected under the Priority stretch for 9 Metro stations, out of which 332 double T-girders have already been erected.
Appreciating the Metro engineers’ dedication and zeal, Shri Kumar Keshav, Managing Director of UP Metro said, “The pace of construction works of Kanpur Metro has been excellent since the beginning and as a result, the team of UP Metro’s engineers and the civil contractor M/s AFCONS has been successful in approaching the set targets ahead of deadlines. Even after this, we are constantly striving to increase our limits and working capacity, as we have a ‘Herculean task’ of executing the trial run on the Priority Corridor by the end of November, 2021. We are quite confident that we will be able to achieve this goal, as we have promised.”

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Maha Metro Records Its Highest Ridership With 56,406 Passengers On Republic Day

M K Rai

28/01/2021

– Maha Metro’s Record-Breaking Ridership of 56,406.

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Maha Metro broke all previous records to establish a new ridership benchmark on 26th January 2021 – Republic Day. At 56,406 the accumulated ridership on both the lines – Orange and Aqua – was record-breaking and historic.
“The previous best ridership figures reached by Maha Metro was on 27 December last year, when Maha Metro had locked in figures of 22,123. With these figures today, Maha Metro has overtaken many other Metro services in terms of ridership. In fact, given the trend for some time now, Maha Metro ridership has been continuously on ascend. Considering these factors and anticipating this commuter rush, Maha Metro had extended travel time by more than an hour on republic day”, it said in a statement.
In fact, long and serpentine queues were witnessed at Metro Stations, especially Sitabuldi Interchange where commuters had lined up to buy tickets for Metro Ride since morning. The concourse, platform all witnessed great rush as Nagpurians rushed to Metro Stations for a ride on Republic Day. Said, noted singer Surabhi Dhomne, “I have never witnessed such a gathering before. This is very encouraging and would go a long way in boosting Maha Metro ridership.”
The tremendous response to the Maha Metro’s efforts for ridership was supplemented with the carnival organized to celebrate this Day. As part of these efforts events like drawing competitions, skating performances, music programmes, CRPF Band, calligraphy show were organized at different Maha Metro Stations.

“In fact, Maha Metro had made ample preparations in anticipation of this huge response. Staff was adequately deployed at all the Metro Stations. Guards, Station Staff and other essential staff. This historic and record-breaking ridership would definitely go a long way in boosting ridership in Metro trains”, it added.

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Parliamentary Standing Committee On Urban Development Travels In Kochi Metro

M K Rai

26/01/2021

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Parliamentary standing committee on Urban Development consisting of Members of Parliament led by Shri Jagadambika Pal, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the committee along with his team travelled in Kochi Metro Rail from JawaharLal Nehru Station to Muttom metro station. They were on their inspections at various places in Kochi.
At Muttom Metro station, the Committee interacted with the women employees.
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They understood and appreciated the role played by the women and transgender employees in the environment of the cutting-edge metro rail technology. The committee appreciated the progressive measures taken by Kochi Metro for maintaining station cleanliness and safety of the passengers. The rigorous drive taken by Kochi Metro for maintaining a safe environment and protocol during this Corona times have been appreciated by the Committee.
Earlier, Kochi Metro had declared Muttom Metro Station as a regular “ALL WOMEN” metro station. Muttom station is managed only by women employees including the functions of station management, ticketing, housekeeping, customer facilitation and security. Some of the trains are already being driven by women employees.
“This is my first visit to an Indian Metro as chairman of the committee and I appreciate the initiatives taken by Kochi Metro Rail for women’s empowerment; a glaring example for its social responsibility and commitment.” said Shri Jagadambika Pal, Chairman of the Committee.

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Medha Servo Bags Tender Worth Rs 2211 Crore for Vande Bharat Train Sets

M K Rai

26/01/2021

vande_bharat_katra_1200 — Vande Bharat Express

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Indian Railways recently awarded Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd a ₹2,211 crore tender for procurement of Vande Bharat Express or Train 18.The contract includes designing and manufacturing propulsion, control and other equipment required for making 44 rakes of Vande Bharat-type train sets in a recent development.

“Indian Railways has awarded the work of design and manufacturing of propulsion, control & other equipment for making 44 rakes (16 car each) of ‘Vande Bharat’ type train sets,” the Railway Ministry said via twitter.

“The contract is worth around ₹2,211 crore and has been awarded to the Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad,” an official was stated saying.

Earlier in August, the Railways had cancelled the tender for the manufacturing of the 44 rakes of Train 18, which has been re-christened as Vande Bharat Express. The scrapped tender had allowed indigenous content of 50%.The move came after the Chinese joint venture company CRRC Pioneer Electric (India) Private Limited emerged as the only foreign bidder among the six contenders for manufacturing the semi-high speed trains.In September, the tender was floated again, mandating 75% local content, making it an indigenous contract.

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Pune Metro Jobs: Last Date To Apply For Recruitment Exam Extended

M K Rai

26/01/2021

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The last date to apply for the exam for the recruitment of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Junior Engineer, Technician and other posts in Pune Metro has been extended.

The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has extended the date till January 31 2021.The online applications are open since December 10 2020. Earlier the last date for online application was January 21 2021.

However, now the MahaMetro has extended the deadline for online application.
Candidates who want to appear for the exam can apply on mahametro.org. They can apply for Multiple post basis their qualification.

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Lucknow Metro Achieves Fastest Ridership Recovery After Corona : Kumar Keshav

M K Rai

26/01/2021

Sanitization and other cleanliness measures will continue even after Covid: Kumar Keshav.

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): In a webinar organized by Lucknow Management Association on the theme of ‘Future of Metro Services’, Mr. Kumar Keshav, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro, described Metro Rail Transport as the backbone of urban transport system and said that under increasing pressure on cities, Metro has emerged as the best option for intercity transportation. He said that Lucknow Metro has achieved the fastest ridership recovery after Covid and the cleanliness measures taken during this period will be continued in future also, even after situation becomes normal.

“Ms. Kavita Pathak, Mr. A.K. Mathur, Mr. Praveen Dwivedi, Kazi Meeraj Ahmed,Mr. Rajiv Pradhan, Mr. Anupam Saxena, Mr. Shishir Jindal and other distinguished guests participated in this webinar. Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Mr. Keshav said in his address that the Lucknow Metro had completed its construction work 36 days before the deadline and set an example for other metro projects”, it said in a statement.

At present construction work of Kanpur Metro Project is also progressing on full swing. Referring to the research conducted by her institute, Director of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ms. Kavita Pathak said that Metro has made successful efforts to spread awareness about various facilities like, Go Smart Card and Ticket Vending Machine.
Speaking on the occasion he also highlighted the fact that, due to these efforts and public confidence, Lucknow Metro has been able to achieve the fastest ridership recovery in comparison of other metros. He said, we have already recovered 60 per cent of the ridership of pre Corona times. This achievement is also important because so far many important institutions like schools, colleges, offices etc. are still closed. Due to our efforts people have also shown their faith in Metro as the safest mode of travel in the city.

Mr. Keshav also emphasised on the need of a system like ‘One City One Card’ to make the city’s transport system more smooth and commuter friendly. Only by establishing coordination between different transport systems, we will be able to ensure last mile connectivity. The expansion of the Metro network in cities will also play an important role. He praised UP Metro team’s hard work and dedication, hoping that all the upcoming Metro Projects will also achieve similar success in future.

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Uttar Pradesh Metro Celebrates 72nd Republic Day With Fervour

M K Rai

25/01/2021

– Mr. Kumar Keshav, MD, Up Metro Inaugurates Organic Garden In Metro Depot

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) celebrated 72nd Republic day on January 26, 2021 at both its Administrative building, Gomti Nagar and Metro Depot at Transport Nagar with great fervour.

The celebrations began with the Flag Hoisting by Managing Director Mr. Kumar Keshav along with other Directors & senior officials in the presence of other UPMRC employees followed by National Anthem. On this occasion Shri Keshav dedicated his address to all the corona warriors who served the nation with great dedication. He also said that in the coming days, Gorakhpur and Meerut Metro Projects are also likely to be approved by the state government which will be a great opportunity for us to serve the nation. After the national anthem at the Depot, Shri Kumar Keshav inaugurated ‘Keshav Vatika’, an organic garden at Transport Nagar Depot.
In his Republic Day address, Mr. Kumar Keshav said, “We are proud of the constitution of our country, which not only mentions our fundamental rights but also our fundamental duties. By being dedicated to our work, we can serve our nation in a true way. Even in trying circumstances arising from the corona, employees of U. P. Metro have performed their duties with full devotion. As a result, we have been able to rapidly improve our ridership. At present, construction work of Kanpur and Agra Metro Project is in full swing. In the coming days, U.P. Metro can also get the responsibility of Meerut and Gorakhpur Metro Projects which will be a big opportunity for us to showcase our capabilities. In this way, we will be contributing in the development work at both eastern as well as western wings of Uttar Pradesh, which will be a great achievement for us. Following the ideals of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and Netaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, we pledge to do our work with full honesty and commitment in future also.’’

The special organic garden inaugurated at Transport Nagar Metro Depot has added feather to UPMRC’s hat and strengthens its mission of Green Mobility. With most of the plants of medicinal value, ‘Keshav Vatika’ holds ayurvedic significance other than its ornamental value. Shri Kumar Keshav along with Directors and other senior officials started the plantation drive at the organic garden by planting saplings of Amla, Neem, Lemon and many more.
“The Republic Day festivities continued in the later half of the day with a dedicated musical band performance by the Lucknow Metro employees at Hazratganj Metro Station. The Lucknow Metro Band is comprised of solely Lucknow Metro employees who have received in-house training to pursue their interests in music. The band performed on melodious patriotic songs in the presence of Managing Director Shri Kumar Keshav and other senior officials at Hazratganj Metro Station. Soon after the performance, he lauded the performers. He also interacted with the passengers who had all gathered to be a part of the mesmerising patriotic atmosphere created by Lucknow metro band”, the UPMRC said.

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Kochi Metro Organises “Metro Cyclothon-2021” On Republic Day

M K Rai

25/01/2021

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has organised “Metro Cyclothon-2021” on the Republic day, the 26th January 2021, in Kochi. The theme for this event was “HEALTHY MOBILITY FOR HEALTHY LIFE”. Earlier overwhelming response was received during the registrations.

The event, Metro Cyclothon 2021 was flagged off by Advocate M.Anil Kumar, Mayor of Kochi Municipal Corporation at 06:45 Hrs on 26th Jan 2021, in the presence of Shri.Hibi Eden, Member of Parliament, Ernakulam, Shri.PT Thomas, MLA,, Shri. T.J Vinod, MLA, shro Salim Chairman GCDA, Shri. Alkesh Kumar Sharma IAS, MD KMRL, Shri. Tom Jose, Chairman, KSINC, Shri. K.Mahesh Kumar IPS, DIG of Police, Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, CEO CSML and Shri. Harris Rasheed, Sub-Collector, Fort Kochi. The event invoked exemplary response from the public with large participation.
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The event was organised to encourage healthy, fit and sustainable lifestyle while making the sport of cycling popular amongst the Kochiites. The event was organized under the Campaign banner of HAEAL pharma, ‘Healthy Mobility for Healthy Life’ in association with Rajagiri Hospitals.

“More than 700 cycling enthusiasts including Shri.Hibi Eden, Honourable Member of Parliament, Ernakulam, Shri. Alkesh Kumar Sharma IAS, MD KMRL, Shri. Tom Jose, Chairman, KSINC, Shri. K.Mahesh Kumar IPS, DIG of Police, Shri. Jafar Malik IAS, CEO CSML and Shri. Harris Rasheed, Sub-Collector, Ernakulam took part in the 12- km Cyclothon”, the KMRL said in a statement.

A large number of youngsters and children (above the age of 10), irrespective of gender, participated in the Cyclothon. The event also got participation from members of various cycling clubs in the city and outside.

Mayor of Kochi addressed the gathering prior to flagging off. “This event is a message to the city of Kochi, that as we all stand together in this dais, we will stand for development of Kochi” Said Adv. Anil Kumar, Mayor of Kochi.

“Kochi is pedalling towards a cultural transition into green transport. Very soon we all be living in a city where pedestrian rights and cycling rights are given importance as in other parts of the world.”-Said Shri.Hibi Eden, member of Parliament.

Cine Actor Shri Unni Mukundan administered the Oath of Healthy life to the participants. Speaking at the occasion, Shri. Unni Mukundan, Cine Actor said “I am happy to be a part of this noble initiative by Kochi Metro Rail Limited. Such initiatives help in creating awareness and encourage people to understand the importance of using healthy and eco-friendly modes of transportation in our daily life.”

Managing Director, Kochi Metro welcomed the gathering. “This has been probably one of the largest participation in a Cyclothon in South India and we convey the message that we have to use more public transport and non motorised transport to make this city a healthy city “ added Shri. Alkesh Kumar Sharma IAS, MD KMRL.

Sixteen participants of the Cyclothon 2021 were selected through draw of lots and they were given prizes including six high quality hybrid cycles during the event.

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