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After the resumption of Services, Delhi Metro Manages to Maintain Average Daily Ridership

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Nearly three months after it was opened to the public after a five-month hiatus, Delhi Metro has managed to reach nearly a quarter of its pre-Covid daily footfall of 6 million.
On November 30, as many as 1.3-million riders travelled via the mass rapid transit network. This may be a sign of significant improvement from the date of resumption of services, but it is just 22 per cent of the 6-million average daily ridership of Delhi Metro before the lockdown restrictions were imposed in March this year.
While the ridership has seen a consistent increase since the services resumed on September 7, it is yet to touch the average daily ridership of the pre-Covid era.
Delhi Metro services resumed as part of the Union government’s Unlock 4.0 guidelines. The resumption started with the graded opening of some Metro lines. Other lines were made operational in phases before the entire network of 400 km was thrown open on September 12.
Many shifted to the Metro for their daily commute since they were either relying on bus service or ride-hailing aggregators, besides private modes of transportation.
The first few hours of the service resumption saw barely 8,300 passengers. But within a week of restarting operations, the ridership went up to 249,884. According to the official Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) data, as many as 619,242 passengers took the Metro daily in the month of September. The average daily ridership touched 1.22 million in October and jumped further to 1.33 million in November.

* With inputs from PTI.

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NMRC Records Highest Ridership On First Weekday after Resumption of Its Services

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NOIDA (Metro Rail News): Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) witnessed the highest ridership on Monday i.e. 07.12.2020 of 9210 passengers since resuming of services after the lockdown on 07.09.2020. NMRC has witnessed a massive increase in ridership three (03) months of resuming services after lockdown.  

“The services on the Aqua Line were resumed after almost five months of lockdown on 7th September 2020 with partial services. NMRC had ensured all precautions necessary for the prevention of the spread of the Covid 19 virus before resuming services on the Aqua Line. The first day of operations had recorded a ridership of 600 passengers”, it said in a statement.  

On 12th September 2020, NMRC had resumed full-fledged operations on the Aqua Line and had recorded a ridership of 2148 passengers. Since then the ridership of NMRC has seen a steady rise.  Since then Aqua-Line has witnessed an encouraging and upward trend since resuming operations after the lockdown. This rise can be attributed to the fact that passengers have faith in the safety standards of NMRC and consider the Aqua Line as a safe and secure mode of public transport during the Covid 19 pandemic.  

“NMRC is taking all necessary measures to ensure a safe journey for Aqua-Line commuters. The NMRC trains are also fully sanitised after each trip. The stations, platform and other “contact areas” like Call buttons of lifts, AFC gates, Handle belts of Escalators & Staircases, POS machines etc. are also sanitised at regular intervals”, the statement added.  “The E- Rickshaws are also regularly sanitised after every journey. NMRC staff have been deployed at the station to ensure that passengers follow the government guidelines of wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing”, said an official.  

Only the passengers with face mask are allowed inside the stations and every passenger is screened for temperature with Thermal Sensors. To ensure adequate Social distance, markings for standing the passengers have been made at 1 metre spacing at frisking zones, TOM counters and Platforms. NMRC is also spreading the message of using cashless ticketing options among its commuters like the use of Smart Card and QR code generated by NMRCs mobile App. 

NMRC currently has 3 ticketing options :
1. Use of Contactless Smart Card

2. Use of QR code generated by NMRCs Mobile App. This QR code can also be scanned without touching the smartphone with the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates. 

3. Use of paper generated QR Code which can be purchased from the Metro stations.


NMRC is encouraging its commuters to use the first two options as much as possible to help in minimising human contact and help in keeping our commuters safe.

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Kite Flyers Cause Damage To Lucknow Metro’s Over Head Electrification, Further Causes Disruption in Passenger Services

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LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Despite stringent appeals by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) of abstaining people from kite flying near the metro corridor, various incidents of overcrowding of the overhead wire with the Chinese manjha have been reported. “Recently, due to such irresponsible acts services of the metro rail were disrupted. On 07.12.2020, the OHE line near Vishwavidyalaya metro station was tripped due to Chinese manjha and the metro services were briefly interrupted for some time. This short circuit occurred due to the tripping of OHE line damaged the insulator which was changed in the late evening. However, the services were restored by diverting the metro to the second line. The FIR of this incident has been lodged at Mahanagar police station”, a statement by the UPMRC read.

“It should be known that in the last 3 years, due to Chinese manjha, 508 such cases have been registered by the Uttar Pradesh Metro whose police complaints have been filed so that the disciplinary action can be taken. According to Section 78 (Crime and Punishment) of Section 11 (Crime and Punishment) of Metro Railway Act 2002, there is a provision of 10 years’ imprisonment for the person causing damage to Metro property and that too without a warrant”, it added.
The Chinese thread(Manjha) used for flying kites inhibits the quality of being a good conductor of electricity which causes short-circuit and incurs immense damage to the OHE.
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Additionally, usage of copper wire or a metallic wire embedded with thorns trigger such incidents which become one of the reason for causing injury to the people and birds.
Earlier, due to the use of Chinese-thread(Manjha), several people have suffered severe injuries on their throat and eye. Noticing this trend in November 2015, public interest litigation was filed at Allahabad High Court considering which stringent action was taken and sale of Chinese thread(Manjha) was banned in Uttar Pradesh. UPMRC has been continuously running various public awareness campaigns through rickshaw-audio-announcement and other sources in the areas where such incidents are reported every day.
The OHE line of the metro supplies the power of 25 thousand volts or a voltage of 25 kV and due to entanglement of the kite, a kite flier can also get an electric shock causing fatal injury or death. Considering such a situation, UPMRC appeals to all the citizens to cooperate in its campaign of halting the usage of Chinese thread or copper wire while flying kites near the metro corridor. It also requests that as a responsible citizen, people should abstain themselves from flying kites near the metro corridor. It is a punishable offence that damages the property of the country and the common people.

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K-Rail protest may decide the poll outcome in Kozhikode

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KOZHIKODE (Metro Rail News): The proposed semi-high-speed rail project has become the hot poll topic in the coastal areas of the district with indefinite agitation against the project going on in at least 10 spots along the proposed alignment of the project. The indefinite satyagraha at Kattilpedika in Chemancherry panchayat has crossed 64 days and residents, including women, are participating in the stir. The agitation at Moodadi panchayat has been going on for 43 days.

The issue became a major poll topic with UDF joining the various local-level action committees, which had been on the warpath against the project during the last three months. Many action committee leaders are in the fray in the local body polls, mainly under the banner of the UDF. Concerns about possible displacement of families along the proposed alignment of the project have emerged as the main campaign topic in at least six local body institutions, including Chemancherry, Moodadi, Thikkodi, Chorode, etc.

According to the district-level action committee, as many as 3,000 families will have to be displaced in the district alone for the SilverLine project implemented by Kerala Rail Development Corporation (K-Rail).

“The K-Rail project has become the most important poll issue in local body institutions from Elathur to Chorode in the district. The threat of displacement has created serious concern among people and it will have an impact in the poll outcome in many wards,” T T Ismail, chairman of Anti-K-Rail Janakeeya Samithi, said.

He added that people belonging to all political parties along the affected areas are part of the agitation. Leaders of opposition political parties, including Congress leader Oommen Chandy, and others have made it a point to visit the venue of agitation during their campaign visits.

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MMRDA Flags Off Italian Model Road-Cum-Rail Mover Loco-Tractor

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has received the Italian model road-cum-rail mover loco-tractor at its Charkop metro depot on Saturday. MMRDA commissioner R A Rajeev and other metro officials inaugurated the loco tractor and Ms Adeshree Thakare became the first female train operator to start this machine.

According to the MMRDA, the diesel shunting loco can haul eight-car train sets (360t), with radio remote control and hydraulically actuated braking system facilitating the shunting operations and maintenance work in the depot area. And with this, the MMRDA has initiated its first step towards the start of trial runs of Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar, Andheri) and Line 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) scheduled from January 14 onwards, said an MMRDA official.

Shri. R.A.Rajeev Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA flaging off the new Road Rail Shunter Loco Mover for the Charkop Metro Depot. The Road Rail Shunter Loco Mover
Shri. R.A.Rajeev (Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA) flagging off the new Road-Rail Shunter Loco & Mover for the Charkop Metro Depot. The, Road-Rail Shunter Loco & Mover

The MMRDA is set to receive the first metro rake by mid of this month from Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), an Indian manufacturer. According to the MMRDA, the workshop area at Charkop of Metro Line 7 and Line 2A is non-electrified, and therefore any placement or movement of train set or individual car in non-powered condition anywhere or inside the workshop area can only be performed by a diesel shunter or RRM. Thus the tractor will be useful for the same.

The company M/s Zephir Modena, Italy has manufactured the tractor at a cost of Euro 177.263 thousand. It is a battery-operated vehicle fitted with a three-phase electric motor, powered through a VVVF control drive. It can work on Road or Rail mode and can generate 50 KN drawbar pull on straight level track. When the battery is fully charged, it can work up to 20 km under the no-load condition and up to 9 km with a full load. The automatic coupler on one side and the semi-permanent coupler on the other side. The Battery recharging time is 10 hrs from the fully discharge condition of the battery while the battery life equivalent to 1500 charging cycle. It has SIFA safety features meaning if no movement of the driver is observed for 25 seconds, the RRM brake will be applied automatically.

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Delhi Metro starts free COVID-19 testing facilities at Few Stations

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started free COVID-19 testing facilities at around 10 stations on a rotation basis according to a news report. According to the report, currently, there are six stations where kiosks have been set up. These stations include Nehru Place, ITO, Badarpur, Chandni Chowk, Inderlok, and Netaji Subhash Place. This officially kicked off in November.
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However, it was a gradual development as initially only a few stations like Chandni Chowk, which are usually quite busy, had testing counters,” a DMRC spokesperson said.
“If those travelling by metro… wish to walk up to the counter and get tested, they have the freedom to do so,” the official added.
The facility will include both rapid antigen tests (RAT) as well as RT-PCR, which is considered to be the gold standard for COVID-19 testing.
“So far, we haven’t seen so much rush since a lot of people don’t realise we’re sitting here for testing. Now that people will get to know, they can come forward,” a technician from a Delhi government lab, who was sitting at a kiosk at ITO station, said.
According to the official, the results of the test will be sent to them via email or text message after noting down their details. Another technician said that the facility will be open from 10 am to 3 pm since after that the samples will have to be processed.

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Metro linking Dehradun with Haridwar & Rishikesh likely by 2024

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Uttarakhand’s First Metro Project: Comprehensive Plan Ready For Dehradun, To Ply Over 1.69 Lakh Passengers Daily
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DEHRADUN (Metro Rail News): The upcoming metro rail project in Uttarakhand, expected to be completed by 2024, will connect Dehradun-Rishikesh-Haridwar in its inception. The 33-km route will be the inaugural line according to sources. 

“The detailed project report has been submitted to the state government, which is likely to get the nod soon”, Jitendra Tyagi, the Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation MD was stated saying.

Locals have welcomed the decision whether it be Rishikesh or Haridwar stating that this would improve connectivity and increase the footfall in these two cities which have greater religious values.

Apart from being a holy place, Haridwar is also the second-largest industrial centre of the state after Udham Singh Nagar.
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Many people working in Haridwar commute either by buses or other public transport.

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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Construction Work of Agra Metro Project Via Video Conferencing

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AGRA (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction of Agra Metro Project via video conferencing today. He unveiled the Foundation Plaque followed by officially inaugurating the Rig Machine by pressing the remote button, marking the commencement of construction work of Agra Metro Project. Governor of Uttar Pradesh Smt. Anandiben Patel Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Durga Shanker Mishra graced the occasion with their esteemed presence in Agra at 15 Battalion PAC parade ground for the inauguration ceremony.
“In addition to the above, dignitaries including Minister of State for Social Welfare Shri GS Dharmesh, MP, Agra Shri SP Singh Baghel, Shri Udaybhan Singh, Minister of State for Khadi & Village Industries, MP, Fatehpur Sikri Shri RajkumarChahar, MP, Rajya Sabha Shri Haridwar Dubey, Managing Director of UPMRC Shri Kumar Keshav along with senior officials of UPMRC and others were also present for the auspicious occasion”, the UPMRC said in a statement.
Hon’ble CM Yogi Adityanath expressed his gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi and welcomed him on behalf of everyone present and the people of Agra. In his welcome address, he said, “This is a very auspicious day as Agra is getting the gift of a world-class metro system and I congratulate the people of Agra, UP Metro Rail Corporation and all those associated with the project on the inauguration of construction work of Agra Metro Project. It is because of relentless efforts by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that development projects like these are being made possible in such a short span of time. The construction work of Kanpur Metro is progressing at a very fast pace. Similarly, Agra Metro will not only benefit the population of 26 lakh but also over 60 lakh tourists who visit Agra every year. I feel honoured to say that this is the beginning of a new era of development in Agra.”
Soon after, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction work of Agra Metro project by pressing the button from Delhi via video conferencing. In his address to the people of Agra, he said, “I congratulate you all on the inauguration of commencement of Agra Metro’s construction work. Agra has always been known to the world for its heritage and historical value, but with a world-class Metro system, Agra will now also be known for advancements. The city which carries a history of centuries is now ready to walk shoulder to shoulder with the pace of the 21st Century. To strengthen the position and economy of the city, many projects are already being executed in Agra and now this mega Metro project with a budget of over Rs 8000 crore will strengthen its vision of a Smart City. India has seen an expansion of Metro rail Network of around 450km in the last 6 years and it is targeted to reach a 1000 km mark by 2022. It’s a matter of immense pride that these metro rail coaches are also being manufactured in India which gives strength to our mission of a Self Reliant India and gives a boost to the Make in India vision”.

“A world-class Metro Project in Agra will not just enable ease of travelling for the locals and tourists, but will also help boost the economic sector of the heritage city. It is extremely important to empower small cities as they have ample skillset, raw material, production and service sectors and in such a scenario, development projects like these help small cities to grow and thrive at par with the big cities. With the hope that developmental works will continue to progress at the same pace, I once again congratulate you all on the inauguration of the ambitious Agra Metro Project”, the PM added.
The Agra Metro project comprises 2 corridors with a total length of 29.4 km. The first corridor of the Agra Metro is 14 km long and it will cover the stretch from ‘Taj East Gate to Sikandara’. The second corridor comprises a fully elevated Metro corridor from ‘Agra Cantt to KalindiVihar’ covering a length of 15.4 km.
Present on the occasion, MD, UPMRC Kumar Keshav said, “It is my and the entire team’s honour that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India inaugurated the construction of Agra Metro Project today. This is a very ambitious project and a gift of the Government to the city of Agra which holds both economic and cultural significance. We at UPMRC are determined to execute this project with all our might, just like we have delivered in Lucknow and the ongoing Kanpur Metro Project. No project can be executed successfully without the co-operation and support of the people of that city and I am very hopeful that the people of Agra will stand with us and co-operate as we take forward the construction of this prestigious Metro Project.”

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Noida Metro Rail Corporation Expects Rs 800 Crores Through Okhla Land Auction

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), is expecting to earn close to Rs 800 crore from the auction of a prime land parcel in sector 94, near the Okhla bird sanctuary metro station. Noida authority, on Thursday, approved the process of e-auction of the land parcel with a reserved price of Rs 789 crore.

“The land parcel can be used for the development of commercial land use and any other activity permitted in the Master Plan of Noida. Noida authority has approved the e-auction through the revenue department of the authority under the regulations of Noida convention and habitat centre,” said an official. In March 2019, NMRC had issued tender to monetise the land parcel but in December 2019, it wrote to the Noida authority, requesting to facilitate the e-auction.
The 44,151 square metre land is next to the existing Okhla Bird Sanctuary Metro Station, where realty developer Supertech is executive NCR’s tallest residential building. The reserve price for the auction is Rs 178875 per sq metre. NMRC’s elevated metro line between Noida and Greater Noida is operational from January 2019. 
“It is acknowledged for successful operationalization of the project, it is essential for the project to be self-sustainable by implementing innovative revenue enhancement options and project structuring among others,” said an NMRC official. 
 

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RITES Set to Prepare DPR On the Corporatisation of Indian Railways Production Units

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): A detailed project report will be prepared by RITES on the proposed corporatization of Indian Railways’ production units, which will be discussed with the unions in the period of April-June next year. The unions of Indian Railways have opposed the decision of the national transporter to turn its production units into corporate entities, raising concerns about job losses, according to a news report.

Recently, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said that once the DPR by the Rail PSU is ready, the Railways will discuss it with unions and see how it can be taken forward along with ensuring that interests of Indian Railways’ staff are adequately taken care off. According to Mr Yadav, the consultation period will be of two-three months between April-June next year. Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways plans to corporatize the production units which it has claimed will lead to greater efficiency.

These production units include the Integral Coach Factory, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Diesel Locomotive Works, Wheel and Axle Plant, Diesel Modernization Works, Rail Wheel Plant, Modern Coach Factory and Rail Coach Factory. According to the report, even the opposition parties including Congress have opposed these plans. On just three firms bidding for the production of Vande Bharat train sets, the Railway Board Chairman said it was a domestic tender with local content requirement increased to over 75%.

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