Symbroj Media Publishes January 2021 issue of the Metro Rail News Magazine

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Symbroj Media today published the January issue of the Metro Rail News Magazine. It is the 49th issue of the magazine and Metro Rail News is bringing news and insights to you regularly without any interruptions. It has been a long journey of the magazine and there is a longer path for the organisation to cover in the near future.

This issue of the magazine is featuring Maglev Train technology as its Cover Story.
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Although, the technology is not very new but it is indeed very new for our country as we have still not entered the elite club of the nations which have this technology.
India recently got its first driverless train operational as the PM inaugurated the first Driverless Train of the country which is now running on the magenta line of the DMRC. We are covering it as our featured story in this issue of our magazine. Our Managing Editor Mr Narendra Shah had a conversation with Mr Rakesh Gaur, President of Railway Division at Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. The exclusive interview is going has been published in this edition.

A research paper by DR F Wingler has also been published in this issue of the magazine. Mr Wingler is a researcher based in Germany and he has mastery over the matters of the matters of Railway and Metro Sectors.
“This has been quite wonderful to publish this amazing issue of our magazine and we are looking forward to bring more such articles to you in the near future. We request you to continue supporting us”, says Mr Narendra Shah, Managing Editor and Founder of the magazine.

“The year is going to be a year of hopes and I wish all our readers a very Happy New Year”, wishes Mrs Priyanka Sahu, Director of Business Development at Symbroj Media.
With this, Symbroj Media has successfully published 49 issues of the Metro Rail News Magazine and the organisation hopes to implement new methods and technologies in this year to bring more worthy information to you.

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Patna Metro’s Underground Construction Bid Attracts Four Bidders

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PATNA(Metro Rail News): Four construction firms have submitted tenders (bids) to build the only underground package (PC-03) of Patna Metro’s 14.05 km Line-2 which will connect Patna Junction Railway Station and New ISBT through 12 stations according to a news report.
After Phase 1’s Package PC-01 where NCC started piling work in December, the roughly 8 km package PC-03 is the second (and final) civil package of Line-2 and comprises of 6 underground stations. A station planned at Prem Chand Rangashala between Moin Ul Haq Stadium and University stations was dropped from the plans in 2020.
DMRC had invited tenders for PC-03 in September with an estimate of Rs 1958.81 crore and expects the assigned contractor to complete work in 42 months.
The bidders are Afcons Infrastructure, ITD Cementation India Ltd., Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL).
Scope of the works include Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Rajendra Nagar and Six Underground metro stations viz. Rajendra Nagar, Moin Ul Haq Stadium, University, PMCH, Gandhi Maidan & Akashvani with Entry/Exits & Connecting subway including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage works on New ISBT to Patna Station of corridor-2 of Phase-I of Patna Metro.

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Civil Construction Starts For The First RRTS Project of The Country

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15/01/2021

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RRTS — Image for representation purpose only copyright: respective Authority

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a big step towards hassle-free commute in the Delhi NCR region, the NCRTC has begun the civil construction for the high-speed rapid rail project in Delhi.
The NCRTC on Monday started construction of a viaduct connecting the Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar stations as part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System.
The whole construction package for the corridor includes building a viaduct from Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar’s Down-Ramp, a bridge over the Yamuna River, an entry ramp leading to the Jangpura Stabling Yard and two elevated stations at Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar.

The 4.3 km section will be elevated. The two stations will be developed as a milestone hub with a major transit interchanging facility with all modes of transport.

“Currently, people have to exit the metro station and walk for 10 minutes to reach the railway station and bus terminal. Under the NCRTC planned station, people need not exit the station as direct connectivity will be provided to railway, metro, ISBT,” a senior NCRTC official was stated saying.

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UPMRC Completes Work on 400 of 506 Metro Pile Caps For Kanpur Metro

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14/01/2021

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KANPUR (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has completed the construction of 400 pile caps out of the 506. In order to provide a well-built foundation to the structure, the piles are caved inside the ground and pile caps are formed by integrating groups of piles and then piers (pillars) are cast on them for the elevated viaduct of the Metro structure. Alongside, the finishing of Metro stations and civil construction work of Metro depots are also in full swing.

The erection of the pre-engineered building (PEB) at IIT-K, the first Metro station of Priority Corridor, has been completed along with the cessation of finishing work. A total of 22 PEB columns have been placed in IIT-K. Now, galvanized iron sheets (opaque) and polycarbonate sheets (transparent) will be installed on them which will cover the elevated Metro station from the top. These structures are fully strengthened and save construction time, which has always been the primacy of UP Metro.

“All the PEB structures for workshop building have also been erected, that is being prepared for maintenance of Metro coaches or trains, at the Polytechnic Metro Depot. A total of 60 PEB columns have been erected in the workshop building. The preparation for laying Metro tracks at Metro Depot is in full swing and the work to set up its track beds is also being executed. Track beds can be considered as a base for laying ballast Metro tracks”, an official said.
“After the inauguration of civil construction work of Kanpur Metro on November 15, UP Metro engineers while overcoming all challenges, sustained the pace of work constantly and proved their commitment and duty. The civil construction works are now in their final stages.
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Last month, UP Metro completed the piling of priority corridor and now after the construction of 400 pile caps the work is in the final”, said Mr Kumar Keshav, MD, UPMRC.

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and CM Yediyurappa Inaugarate Southern Extention Line of Bengaluru Metro

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14/01/2021

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): In a big development which will decrease the traffic problems in the city, the six-km long Southern Extension line under phase-2 of Namma Metro was dedicated to public today.
The line, from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute Metro stations, was inaugurated by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

“Delighted to join CM Karnataka Sh @BSYBJP Ji & my senior colleague in the council of ministers Sh @DVSadanandGowda Ji for the inauguration of the 6-km long Southern Extension of Bengaluru Metro Project through video conferencing”, twitted Mr Hardeep Singh Puri.
“This 56-km long project will be built at an estimated cost of ₹14844 cr & will be based on comprehensive mobility plan strategy of expanding reach & augmenting capacity of public transport system, promoting multi-modal mobility options & facilitating transit-oriented development”, he added.
Phase-2 was sanctioned in 2014 and was supposed to be completed by 2018, but got delayed. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation had said that the line would open in August last year. However, attributing the delay to Covid-19, the opening was postponed, until now.
“The inauguration of the Metro extension line and the FOBs today is a step towards the goals of Bengaluru Mission 2022 to enable faster commute and smart mobility options in the city,” the state government said in a statement.

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Sadbhav Engineering Gets Contract Worth Rs 779.73 Crore From GMRC

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12/01/2021

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SURAT (Metro Rail News): Sadbhav Engineering today announced that it has bagged a Rs 779.73 crore contract for a Metro Railway Project from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC). The project includes the construction of 11.6 km elevated viaduct from Kadarsha Ni Nal to Dream City dead-end including a ramp for depot entry near Dream City and 10 stations for Surat Metro Rail project.
“We are pleased to inform you that the Company has received Letter of Acceptance (“LOA”) from GMRC for the following for Metro Rail Project for a contract value of Rs 779.73 Crores”, the firm said.

“Construction of 11.6 km elevated Viaduct from Kadarsha Ni Nal to Dream City Dead End Including Ramp for Depot entry near Dream City and 10 Stations (Excluding E&M, Architectural Finishing and Roofing) for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase-1, Package-CS1″ in the name of SEL-SPSCPL Joint Venture”, it added.
Sadbhav Engineering was declared lowest bidder by GMRC for the metro rail project for the section from Kadarsha Ni Nal to Dream City Dead End Including Ramp for Depot entry near Dream City and 10 Stations on December 22, 2020.

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Piyush Goyal reviews progress of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project

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11/01/2021

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal recently held a meeting with senior officials of the Railway Board and the Karnataka government to review the progress of the Bengaluru suburban railway project according to an official statement.

The minister said that the project should be planned in a futuristic manner to incorporate the growing needs of cities like Bengaluru, according to the railway ministry’s statement.
The project is expected to be completed by 2026 and envisages construction of four suburban rail corridors with a total route length of 148.17 kms in Bengaluru, the statement noted.
“It will integrate multiple modes of transport like the metro, railways and bus transport by constructing interchange hubs. This will ensure a smooth and seamless mode of transport to lakhs of daily commuters,” it added.

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Proposed Flyovers on Ring Road may impede Metro Construction in Indore according to Experts

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10/01/2021

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INDORE (Metro Rail News): If work on three flyovers proposed on Ring Road is started in Indore, then it will indirectly delay the work of the metro rail project, fear city planners and engineers. Apart from this, thousands of people who use the Ring Road will also face traffic jams, similar to the one faced during the construction of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee bridge (Pipliyahana flyover) and are still facing on account of the ongoing construction of Bengali Square Flyover according a news report.

”Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced the construction of five flyovers of which three flyovers (at Radisson Square, Robot Square and Khajrana Square) will come in way of the track of Metro Rail (Line 3) which is under development. There are also three platforms of Metro Rail planned in the stretch from Radisson Square to Bengali Square”, it said.
“It is possible to have the metro above the flyover, but the cost will increase by around Rs 10 cr for every 100 metres. At present the metro project is already delayed and the flyovers will delay it further”, the report added..

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PM Modi Flags Off World’s First Double-Stack Container Train

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10/01/2021

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi recentlyt flagged off the world’s first double-stack long-haul container train from New Ateli in Haryana to New Kishanganj in Rajasthan. He also launched the 306-km Rewari-Madar section of the Western dedicated freight corridor (DFC).

“One train carries 360 10-feet container equivalent units (TEU), which is equivalent to 270 high capacity trailer trucks, according to a statement by the Ministry of Railways.

The corridor is expected to boost farming and allied businesses in Haryana and Rajasthan and impart new energy into cities like Mahendragarh, Jaipur, Ajmer and Sikar. The PM spoke of semi-high-speed trains and modern technology for laying down the tracks, and expressed hope that every northeastern state capital will soon be connected with railways.

PM @narendramodi flags off the world's first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction via VC. pic.twitter.com/qwMU0pVUlx
— DD India (@DDIndialive) January 7, 2021

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India is currently constructing the Western DFC (1,506 km) and Eastern DFC (1,875 km). The Eastern DFC, starting from Sahnewal near Ludhiana in Punjab, will pass through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand and terminate at Dankuni in West Bengal. The Western corridor connecting Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai will cover Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The speed of freight trains is expected to be increased to a maximum of 100 km per hour (kmph) against the current maximum speed of 75 kmph. The average speed of freight trains will also be increased from the existing 26 kmph on railway lines to 70 kmph on DFCs.

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Kochi Metro To Organize “Metro Cyclothon-2021” In Association With CSML On Republic Day

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10/01/2021

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KMRL in association with CSML is organizing “Metro Cyclothon-2021” on the Republic day, 26th January 2021, in Kochi. The theme for this event is “Healthy Mobility for Healthy Life”.

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Cycling is one of the best ways to remain fit and healthy. It is the new craze that combines fitness with fun and allows us to maintain social distancing. KMRL intends to promote green mobility by encouraging cycling.

“To encourage cycling as part of healthy life style and mobility, Kochi Metro Rail Limited has already set up Bicycle Stands with parking and locking mechanism at its Metro Stations. KMRL along with CSML has plans to expand the Public Bicycle Sharing Scheme by adding around 1000 bicycles for commuters”, it has said.
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The citizens can participate in the “Healthy Mobility for Healthy Life” Metro Cyclothon 2021 event by registering on KMRL website which is absolutely free and is open till end of day 20th Jan 2021. The launch of the registration portal was done by the Managing Director Alkesh Kumar Sharma, IAS on 7thJan 2021. Public can participate in the event free of cost by registering in the portal. The registration portal URL is https://kochimetro.org . The participation is open to any healthy person of more than 10 years of age.

“Metro Cyclothon will start at JLN Stadium Metro Station and will end at the same station after pedaling approximate 12 KM along MG Road and the Metro corridor. The participants will be provided with water, snacks and breakfast and they will get certificates of participation”, according to a statement by the Kochi Metro.

“The proposed “Healthy mobility for Healthy Life” Metro Cyclothon 2021 will promote the idea of Non-Motorised Transport providing first mile connectivity to the prospective passengers and also the last mile connectivity. KMRL is already providing facilities to passengers to carry cycles in the metro train. This Metro-Cyclothon will encourage people to use cycles for mobility, stay healthy and promote green mobility.” said KMRL Managing Director Alkesh Kumar Sharma, IAS.

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