DMRC MD says that retail outlets on metro premises can’t pay them

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New Delhi (Metro Rail News): It has been almost five months of a complete shutdown of metro services across the country has created an unprecedented disruption of business for the operators.

In an interview, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director Mangu Singh is reported to have discussed the financial and operational challenges for Delhi’s transport lifeline and the future of mass rapid transport systems.

He said that the outlets running on the metro premises are not being able to pay them as their businesses have been stuck off for the entire period of time ranging between March to august which is around more than 140 days now.

The DMRC is said to have been discussing and analysing different aspects to address the issue as per some sources

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MMRDA invites bid to procure monorail coaches from Indian companies

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Mumbai ( Metro Rail News ) – The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority ( MMRDA ) has invited an e-tender for Monorail – Project Implementation Unit. The bid includes design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of 10 monorail trains along with four sets of coaches for each.
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It also includes training of personnel for the Mumbai Monorail Project.

The bid which was announced on today is being seen as a major initiative in way forward for Monorail Project Development in Mumbai.

The estimated cost of the bid is Rs 545 crores with the deadline being 5th October till 3:00 PM. The cost of the bid document is kept at RS 11800. The Chief Operating Officer of the Monorail is the nodal authoity for issues related to the bid.

The Pre Bid meeting is scheduled at meeting room of MMRDA new building on 31st August at 12:00 PM. For any further information or queries about the bid, kindly visit the official e-tendering website of MMRDA.

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Bengaluru Metro’s Yelachenahalli-Anjanapura line supposed to be ready by November 2020

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Bangalore ( Metro Rail News ) – One of the most awaited projects of Bangaluru Metro, Yelachenahalli – Anjanapura (Green Line) project which was supposed to be ready by 2018, has a new deadline: November 1, 2020. According to few news reports, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) MD Ajay Seth has said that the first 6.4 km elevated section of phase 2 of Namma Metro will be commissioned on November 1, which is also the state formation day-Karnataka Rajyotsava.

Around 87 per cent of the work has been completed on the line. The metro line was supposed to be completed by 2018 and has already been delayed by over two years. The earlier deadline was August 2020, but this too was further delayed due to the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, where construction activities had been stopped.

TNM had earlier reported that the pre-COVID-19 deadline for the project was August 2020 and officials were hoping to inaugurate the line on Independence Day. The delay earlier was due to the BMRCL’s plan to use a part of the forest land to set up a depot, which had triggered protests and objections by environmentalists. Later, the BMRCL acquired private land for the same.

The Yelachenahalli – Anjanapura line will have five stops: Anjanapura Road Cross, Krishnaleela Park (ISKON), Vajarahalli, Talaghattapura and Anjanapura Township. Officials told TOI that a trial run of trains is expected to begin by August 20.

In his speech during the 74th Independence Day celebrations here, Karnataka’s CM BS Yedurappa said, “we will take up Phase II of Bangalore Metro at a cost of Rs 30,695 crore and we hope to complete the project by June 2024.”

Noting that some 110 acres of land that belongs to NGEF near the Byappanahalli Metro station has been identified and “We are designing people-friendly plans here”, He had said. The plan also includes setting up of a foods park.

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Kochi Metro starts construction on SN Junction to Thrippunithura stretch

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18/08/2020

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Kochi (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited( KMRL ) on Monday started the construction works of the 1.16 KM Metro stretch from SN Junction to Thrippunithura beginning with pile load test.

“One major challenge KMRL is facing in the stretch is the presence of existing Railway Overbridge after SN Junction which is falling on a sharp curve having a 152-metre radius. To meet the challenge KMRL is planning to construct a 60-metre special span” its Managing Director Mr. Alkesh Kumar Sharma said.

“KMRL is adopting a unique steel open web girder system. The steel superstructure will be supported over the pier cap with a pedestal and bearing arrangement”, He further said.

“We have completed the tender process in record time and now the pile load testing has also started. We hope the results are positive. Reaching Thrippunithura is vital for KMRL as well as for people of Thrippunithura.” said Mr. Sharma.
The initial pile load test of 1200 diameter circular pile for the stretch is being done to validate the safe pile capacity considered for the design. The test load is 1050 tonne which is 2.5 times the safe load of 420 tonnes considered in the design. The testing is expected to be completed in 48 hours. KMRL had engaged the consortium of KEC-VNC for this phase of construction.

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Madras HC nod for CMRL to encash Rs 142 crore worth guarantees of Russian Company

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18/08/2020

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Chennai (Metro Rail News): The Madras High Court has permitted the CMRL to encash more than Rs 142 crore worth bank guarantees issued by Transtonnelstory-Afcons JV, a Russia based company which was awarded contracts worth more than Rs 2,500 crore for construction of underground Metro stations in Chennai. It is being seen a matter of great relief for the CMRL.

The CMRL initiated encashment due to delay and quality issues in the completion of the projects by the company. Justice N Sathish Kumar granted the relief to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in order while dismissing the plea moved by the Russian company. However, since the counsel for the company sought a week’s time to prefer an appeal against the order before a division bench, Justice Kumar instructed the CMRL to maintain status quo till August 21. CMRL was also granted liberty to encash the guarantees if the appeal is not filed within that time. The issue pertains to a resolution passed by CMRL to encash two bank guarantees issued by the company for Rs 25.77 crore dated October 16, 2018, and Rs 117.51 crore dated December 29, 2010, for the alleged delay caused by the company in completing the underground station construction and quality issues in the project.
Aggrieved, Transtonnelstory-Afcons JV, a joint venture of Transtonnelstroy Limited, Moscow and Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Mumbai, moved the high court seeking to restrain CMRL from encashing the guarantees.
The company bagged a contract to design and construct underground metro stations at Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar East, Anna Nagar Tower, Thirumangalam and associated tunnels for a price of Rs 1,030.99 crore. It inked a second contract worth Rs 1,566.81 crore to design and construct underground stations at Washermenpet, Mannadi, High Court, Chennai Central, Egmore and associated tunnels.

According to the company, despite mobilisation of necessary resources, there was a delay in commencement of work and attributed the delay to CMRL.The petitoner said they requested CMRL to revise the key dates, but it declined the same and this issue became a dispute between the parties. Hence, the matter was referred to an arbitral tribunal for extension of time as well as for costs of the claim, the petitioner said.

The CMRL while opposing the pleas, contended that despite numerous requests and reminders, the company failed to complete the outstanding works and fix snags to the satisfaction of CRML compelling it to encash the guarantee. Recording the submission, the judge held that the company has not made out any case for granting injunction against CMRL and dismissed the pleas.
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Indian Railways adopts new methods to maximize freight revenue

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New Delhi (Metro Rail News): It is being seen as an apparent effort by Indian Railways to maximize its freight revenue. The Railways has expanded its basket of freight that is used by it to move goods from one location of country to another and it is launching new initiatives to attract companies. In the same move, Pepsi bottles were transported in 5 parcel vans from Azara Station in Assam to Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh yesterday.

In a move to attract more companies to choose Indian Railways as the means of transportation for movement of goods in the country, The Indian Railways has announced a series of benefits for corporates which includes lenient freight rates to dedicated delivery within the given timeline.

In a different initiative, The Railways has also started Kissan special trains that aim to move Agri products at much cheaper rates, thus helping farmers and the agricultural sector. The first of this series was running Kisan Special Parcel Train between Maharashtra’s Devlali and Bihar’s Danapur on August 7. The train made stoppages at different stations carrying vegetables, fruits etc. The parcel train had a composition of eleven coaches. It was also mentioned by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the presentation of the Union Budget 2020-21.

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Indian Railways to allow private players to choose halt stations

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17/08/2020

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Indian Railway New Project — Image: Twitter All Broad Gauge lines of Indian Railway network to be electrified by 2030-24

New Delhi (Metro Rail News): The Private entities who are going to be handed over 150 trains to ply on 109 routes by the Railways will have a free hand to choose halt stations of the trains they operate according to documents released by the Indian Railways.

The private operators will need to submit in advance to the Railways the list of such intermediate stations on the trains’ route where they are going to propose halts in advance.
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They will also have to provide the time in and time out at the intermediate railway stations, which shall form part of the train operation plan. This has to be submitted in advance and will be in place for at least a year, after which it can be revised, the same documents say.

The Railways has been reported to say that the number of such halts of the private trains will not be more than the number of existing halts of the fastest train of the Railways operating on such routes. The train operation plan submitted by private operators will also have to include the stations at which the water tanks in the trains need to be filled and also the railway stations, washing lines or stabling lines, as the case may be, at which the train toilets would be evacuated.

These trains are scheduled to begin operations by 2023. It has been further reported that the fare system of these trains will not be regulated by any authority and will be decided by the private players itself.

Bombardier Transportation India, Siemens Limited and Alstom Transport India Ltd are the biggest players of this process among 20 such other firms. The project is going to bring in private players to run trains is expected to gain private sector investment of around Rs 30,000 crore. The 109 routes have been formed into 12 clusters that will cover major parts of the Indian Railways network.

Indian Railways will earn by charging the private entity fixed haulage charges and energy charges as per actual consumption. The national transporter will also get a share in the gross revenue which will be decided through a transparent bidding process. As of now, the private train operator would need to access the Railway’s PRS (passenger reservation system) for management and distribution of its ticket inventory. For usage of such reservation system, they may have to pay a charge to the Indian Railways, as per the document.

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DMRC starts preliminary work on fifth bridge over Yamuna River for Phase IV Project

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DMRC began casting of 28 meter long U-girders to build the elevated viaduct for a 4.28 km section of the 22KM long Aerocity – Tughlakabad corridor of Phase 4

New Delhi (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started preliminary work on the 5th Metro bridge over river Yamuna, which is coming up on the Majlis Park – Maujpur Metro corridor of Delhi Metro Phase 4. The bridge will be 560 metres long. As of today, there are four existing bridges of Delhi Metro on the Yamuna River

The bridge is going to connect the Soorghat Metro Station and the Sonia Vihar Metro Station of the Majlis Park – Maujpur corridor. After carrying out a geotechnical investigation at the location of proposed piers, the activity of casting of test piles is in progress. The active course of Yamuna has been constructed by raising the level of the ground by filling of earth and sand from a nearby area with the protection of its slope through bamboo, jute netting and sandbags. The level of cofferdam has been kept the same as the level of the adjacent road to ensure smooth supply of construction materials.

This bridge will come up between two existing bridges on the Yamuna. These existing ones are Wazirabad Bridge and the Signature Bridge. If officials are to be believed, it is going to be first-ever Metro bridge over the Yamuna to be built using the Cantilever construction method. A cantilever is a rigid structural element which extends horizontally and is supported at only one end. Typically it extends from a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or pier, to which it must be firmly attached. Cantilever construction allows overhanging structures without additional support. This beautifies the look of a structure.

DMRC today began casting of 28 meter long U-girders to build the elevated viaduct for a 4.28 km section of the 22KM long Aerocity – Tughlakabad corridor of Phase 4. This stretch includes construction of 4 stations namely Sangam Vihar, Khanpur-Devoli, Ambedkar Nagar & Saket-G. pic.twitter.com/sMpNJyxBeR
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To finalize the Phase 4 designs, DMRC’s engineers are using the BIM platform, through which they have been able to finalise the designs even during the days of the pandemic when physical meetings weren’t possibleThis bridge crosses river Yamuna at about 385m downward of old Wazirabad Bridge and 213m upstream of existing Signature Bridge.

According to sources, mandatory approvals from the concerned agencies have been obtained for the construction of the bridge. DMRC is committed to fulfilling the conditions given by the Principal Committee on the Yamuna for construction of the bridge.

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Indian Railways begins construction of world’s tallest pier bridge in Manipur

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Indian Railways constructing world's tallest pier bridge in Manipur.

Imphal (Metro Rail News): – Indian Railways has initiated many projects in North East India in its effort to provide better connectivity to the region with a special focus in connecting the remotest areas of the seven sister states. The Railways is taking multiple steps for improving transportation and connectivity in some of the backward areas of the region.

One such step of the Indian Railways is to construct a pier bridge in Manipur. The North-East Frontier Railway zone of the Indian Railways has started the construction of the world’s tallest pier bridge in the North-Eastern state of Manipur. This move is going to provide efficient and effective rail connectivity to the region. The bridge which is being constructed across river Ijai near Noney is being seen as an engineering marvel because of the tallest pier height in the project will be of 141 meter. It will surpass the existing record of 139 meters of Mala – Rijeka viaduct that of Montenegro in Europe.

#IndianRailways constructing the world’s tallest pier bridge in Manipur.

The bridge which is being constructed across river Ijai near Noney is an engineering marvel because the tallest pier height will be of 141 meter. pic.twitter.com/sINp9OsnuU
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The bridge is a part of Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal new BG line project (111 Km). The total length of the bridge will be 703 meters. The piers of the bridge are constructed using hydraulic augers, the tall piers needed specially designed “slip-form technique” to ensure efficient and continual construction.

“The total length of the bridge will be 703 meters. The piers of the bridge are constructed using hydraulic augers. The tall piers needed specially designed ‘slip-form technique’ to ensure efficient and continual construction,” a Railway official said. The steel girders are pre-fabricated in a workshop, transported in segments and erected at the site.

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Best Ways to Spend Your Time in Metro

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16/08/2020

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Riding a metro is a daily occurrence for many Indians. Every day 1.5 million passengers ride the New Delhi metro alone, as it is fast, safe, efficient, cheap, and incredibly convenient. But, despite all this, riding a metro can be quite boring, especially if you do it every day. In this article, we bring you several ideas on what to do while waiting to get to your destination.

Play Mobile Games

This is, hands down, the most common way to spend time in a metro. Find an app or two you like, and play them whenever you are riding to school, work, or visit a family member. We suggest you try some relaxing and non-violent games. For instance, you can spin some slots on brands from list of Microgaming online casinos for Indians play hidden mystery games, dress up your model for the fashion competition, or create an imaginary cricket team. And who knows, maybe you will need a helping hand from the passenger sitting next to you to finally finish that level you have been playing for weeks.

Listen to Some Music

Get some high-quality headphones and listen to your favorite music. Please, don’t be that passenger that is playing music so everyone can hear, but keep your volume at a lower level. Don’t hesitate to tap your feet, swing your hips from time to time or nod your head – you might feel silly, but we guarantee everyone in the train will smile at you and your good mood, even if it’s 6 AM and you are on your way to work. You can also create different playlists for different occasions. For instance, in the morning listen to upbeat pop, on the way home choose some relaxing music, and if you are angry at your boss – play some loud heavy metal, and look dangerous doing it. Just don’t start any fights!

Read a Book

Indians are champions of reading, as they read more than other nations. While the average Indian ready 10 hours per week, the average Brit dedicates only 5 hours of his time to books. To keep this record going, grab a book and read on a train. Keep up with the theme,and read the bestselling The Girl on the Train, a 2015 psychological thriller novel by British author Paula Hawkins, or imagine you are riding the Hogwarts Express while rereading the Harry Potter series. And to spice things up, pick up some biographies by famous Indians and be surprised and fascinated by their real life adventures. After all, real life writes the best plots.

Take a Nap

Take it from Japanese, and simply take a nap. While it is not uncommon to see construction workers, teenagers, and students dozing off, most people still hesitate to nap in a metro. Of course, you don’t have to take a real nap: sometimes just closing your eyes, and letting your imagination go wild can be quite relaxing. And if you are afraid you will fall asleep and miss your station, simply write your station on a piece of paper and attach it to your jacket or bag.
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We are sure someone will wake you up. Eventually.

Catch Up with Friends and Relatives

Nowadays, we are all so busy we forget to reply to our favorite auntie asking how we are doing or to wish a happy birthday to our childhood friends. Make commute time your chat time, by sending a simple message to a friend or relative you have forgotten about due to all the obligations and hectic schedule. Just a simple “Hi, how are you’” can make someone’s day, and who knows, maybe you’ll finally meet for a cup of coffee or tea – something you two have been planning to do for a few months, but haven’t got the time for.

Think Up Stories

This is a fun one! Take a closer look at that bearded guy reading a comic book to his son. What is their story? And how about that couple that isn’t talking to each other, but sits quietly? Maybe they were in a fight or they broke up after she decided to marry the acrobat and will now live in a circus? And that couple of strangers throwing glances at each other – we bet it’s the beginning of an amazing love story worthy of a Bollywood movie. We can go on and on, but you get the picture. Be imaginative and creative, and the more obscure scenarios and storylines – the better.

Do the Math Count stations, tiles, seats, women wearing white tops, and men wearing blue shirts. Are there more people carrying laptops, or groceries? Counting is fun and if you really get into it, you can create your own daily silly statistics. They won’t have much scientific value, but you never know.

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