Land Demolition for Bengaluru Underground Metro Phase II resumes

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24/06/2020

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bengaluru Underground Metro Phase-II demolition work for Metro stations Corridor is now under process in 3 of the 4 stations scheduled that was stopped for over 2 months because of the lockdown.

As per the official, almost a hundred buildings have been destroyed to build the Arabic College, Tannery Road and Nagawara Metro stations, including a 35 flat living complex at ‘Akshay Residency’ near the junction of Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Nagawara.

BMRCL General Manager, Land Acquisitions, M S Channappa Goudar responded that during the lockdown we could not ask people to shift at other places.
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Therefore, we paused till it was relaxed, and Eid was over.

A total of 2,662 parts have been taken for the Nagawara, and Gottigere line and a compensation of Rs 2,016 cr has been given to the land losers.

The demolition work is almost done at Tannery Road, as per the official. Barring 3 properties where tenants or owners have moved outside the state, we have demolished virtually everything, including several tannery units that had been here for decades, he further added. The process of getting properties is in the process at Arabic College, the official said.

The only problem in getting land for Venkateshwara station. He also added that along with giving compensation amount, we had received 2 acres of land from the BDA. Now, another person alleging ownership of the property has received BDA to court, and this has stopped us from moving ahead with the demolition.

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RITES invites land survey tender for Bengaluru Suburban Rail project

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Narendra Shah

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24/06/2020

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Suburban Rail project. — Bengaluru Suburban Rail (Representational image)

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Rail Indian Technical and Economic Services (RITES) Limited on 24 June 2020 requested online bids from the expert and qualified firms to convoy land survey work of Rs 16,035 crore Bengaluru Suburban Rail project.

Scope of Work

Cadastral Land Survey, Collection of Land Documents, Identification Ownership Verification, Joint Measurement, Preparation of Land Acquisition plans and associated works in connection with the work of Bangalore Suburban Railway Project in and around Bangalore City.

The scope of work includes;

Collection of revenue maps of affected area, Atlas, Tippani, Akarb and, RTC etc.
Collection of existing width of railway land and land plan from railways and proposed suburban network.
Plotting every section of the revenue map on existing Railway network and proposed suburban network.
Identification of effected survey number and identification of the Khatedars (plot owners) from the records of revenue/panchayat and plotting.
Verification of the land record in the field.
Preparation of land acquisition plan and schedules and submission of hard copies and soft copy of RITES Ltd.
Participate in meeting of Revenue authorities/RITES Ltd./other departments during the process.
Joint measurements with local revenue department and RITES Ltd. staff.
Participate in all visits of RITES Ltd.to the site.
Individual survey Numbers i.e., subdivision wise should be identified and measured in the field and the affected area should be marked in the sketched. These sketches are certified and signed by the local Revenue Officers, Taluk surveyors, Tahsildar and RITES Ltd. officers.
The area of affected survey members should be coloured in the village maps with different colours as approve by the authorized officer of RITES Ltd. and the signature of the concerned Revenue officers shall be obtained.
The structures such as fences, Pump houses, Bore Holes, open wells, pipe lines etc., should be entered in the schedule with the all relevant details.
Existing land width of the railways shall be super imposed in the Land acquisition plans.
Land acquisition plans with existing land width of Railways and proposed land width for Suburban Railway Project super imposed in 1:1000 scale hall be submitted.
Approval of RITES Ltd. officials shall be shall be obtained at every 20 m chainage.
All affected properties should be measured individually. The record shall be collected from the gram panchayat development officer (PDO) or secretary, Gram Panchayat/Executive Officer (EO) Taluk Panchayat and submitted.
If the Municipality office and signature of the competent authority shall be obtained.
All existing access roads and proposed access roads are advised by the authorized officials of RITES Ltd. shall be clearly marked in the plans.

Key information

Tender No: RITES/BLR/LT/02/2020
Issue Date: 24.06.2020
Estimated Tender Value: Rs 54,18,300.00
Security Money: Rs 54,183.00
Work completion period: 4 months
Last date of submission of bids: 07.07.2020 up to 11.00 hrs
Opening date of bids: 08.07.2020 at 11.30 hrs

Contact Point

Dy. General Manager (C)
RITES Ltd. 5th Floor, Industry House,
45, Fair Field Layout, Race Course Road,
Bengaluru – 560001, Karnataka, India

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Kolkata set to get a brand new underground metro after 25 years

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Neha Singh

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22/06/2020

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KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): After getting clearance by the Commission of Railway Safety, Phoolbagan metro station is ready to begin operation. Having an inspection, speed trial was conducted within Salt Lake Stadium-Phoolbagan, on the 1.6 km long stretch and back.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had inaugurated the 1st phase of Kolkata East-West Metro, in February. However, the commuters footfall had been quiet despite the fact it was established in the IT sector, where peak hour traffic can keep 1 waiting for over half an hour.

With this newly added station, passengers can travel from Sector 5-Phoolbagan in 16 minutes and the fare will be Rs 20. The Metro project sanctioned in 2008, from Bidhannagar-Howrah, looked at connecting 2 of the world’s busiest railway stations- Sealdah station-Howrah station.

To pass under the Hoogly River, this metro would be the 1st one in India. The total distance covered among Sector 5-Howrah Maidan would be 16.6 km where 5.8 km still elevated and the rest of it is all underground. In the 1st phase of Kolkata East-West Metro, now only Sealdah rests to be connected.

Kolkata Metro is still to finalise an inauguration date for the Phoolbagan station with the COVID-19 pandemic yet a concern in the country.

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Namma Metro construction is being affected due to India-China face-off

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Neha Singh

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22/06/2020

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BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): The problems among India and China is expected to hit Namma Metro construction work and the city’s progress to shift to electric mobility.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) had bestowed a contract to China’s CRRC Co Limited to give 216 coaches for Phase 2, in Feb. CRRC’s subsidiary, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd won the contract had performed to manufacturing 204 out of 216 coaches at their plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

Now due to the border tension and is a growing demand to boycott the Chinese companies. As per BMRCL official, the contract was approved in Feb and there is no rethinking as of now.

In fact, Chinese rolling stock manufacturers also supplied and received orders for few other Metro projects as in Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai & Noida.

The firm is likely to begin supply from September 2021. 4 firms — CRRC, Alstom, Bombardier & BEML, competed in the tender. BEML quoted 1 of the highest rates despite having an area advantage.

Tunnelling work among Vellara Junction-Pottery Town with a distance of 5.5-km stretch is supposed to be affected too. L&T, the contractor for Vellara Junction to Pottery Town Metro had ordered 4 tunnel boring machines from China Railway Construction Heavy Industry.

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AIIB is likely to fund $800 million for the 4th corridor of Chennai Metro phase-II

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Neha Singh

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22/06/2020

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is expected to finance $800 million for the 4th corridor of phase-II of Chennai Metro, the govt should add the ‘Make in India’ clause in the tender report, officials urged.

As Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. (STEC) appeared as the lowest bidder for the New Ashok Nagar and Sahibabad of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor construction having a distance of 5.6 km underground section. According to the sources, it is just to understand the ‘Make in India’ if included in the tender report will require limitations on Chinese bidders.

According to the officials, since AIIB is a multilateral development bank, the clause would help Indian companies and in creating jobs for Indians along with adhering to Prime Minister’s call of ‘Go Vocal, make Local’.

‘Make in India’ will develop and promote Indian partners as well as Indian investors and help Indians attain self-sufficiency will be more relaxed for managing the Indian bidders, as per the sources in DPIIT.

The clause should be entered while taking loans from all the multilateral development banks and in the tender report, according to official sources.

It is seen that the 23rd of June meeting will review the Action Taken Report also pertaining “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. Since Finance Minister has also declared that in govt tenders global bids will not be called up to Rs.200 cr, the meeting would mainly focus on multiple elements of Central Govt entities that should be referenced from local/domestic suppliers only such as metro companies and smart cities.

Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has ready to implement a loan of $438.75 million to Chennai Metro project for the civil construction work of Chennai Metro’s 47 km Line-5’s 26 km segment connecting CMBT with Sholinganallur and $356.65 million to support the 26.1 km Line 4 connecting Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass.

Officials said the reason and stressed the need of inclusion of ‘Make in India’ clause in the tender report for Chennai Metro’s Corridor 4 of so that local industry and local manpower could help.

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Nashik Metro proposal take a step ahead towards approval

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Neha Singh

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22/06/2020

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Jaipur-Metro — Jaipur Metro/Representational image

Nashik (Metro Rail News): By taking a step ahead Nashik Metro project proposal towards its approval as the detailed project report has been forwarded to the Union ministry of finance & ministry of railways for sanction.

Sources officials involved with the project stated that the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) has transferred the project DPR to the ministries concerned. Metro-Neo project with Rs 2100 cr project, is the 1st of its kind in the country, on 2 elevated corridors rubber-tyred AC bus coaches would run with its 32 km long distance. There will be a total 30 stations between the corridor.

The sources said by adding that it would take time for the 2 ministries to undergo the project DPR Once they check the details of the project and permit it, the proposal will be located before the Union cabinet for the final nod.

Union and the state governments carried the project cost, and another part of the funding would be raised through borrowings. Maharashtra Metro Rail Co (MMRC) will be the implementing agency for the project. The state govt has permitted the project DPR before it was forwarded to MoHUA. There has been a venture in a few quarters over the fate of the project because of the outbreak of COVID-19 that has impacted the entire economy.

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Noida Metro initiates towards ‘She-Man’ station for their transgender’s commuters

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20/06/2020

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NOIDA (Metro Rail News): First time Noida metro rail sector, the Noida-Greater Noida Metro has chosen to turn the Sector 50 station into a ‘She-Man’ station having special abilities and employment for all the transgender community.

NMRC MD Ritu Maheshwari said that Noida Metro Rail Co (NMRC) is initiating this step for the “inclusion and meaningful support” of the members of the transgender community. In 2017, the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) had taken similar action by employing 23 transgenders.

According to MD, as per Census 2011, there are almost 4.9 lakh transgenders in India in which 30,000-35,000 are staying in Delhi national capital region (NCR).

The ‘She-Man’ station will be on the Pink stations’ lines which were begun on the 8th of March this year. Only women staff were deployed at the Pink station except for security personnel.

NMRC MD further added that the ‘She-Man’ station will provide mainly to the transgender community though it will be open for all the commuters and to facilitate the in travelling as well as provide them employment opportunities. Structural changes in restroom infrastructure and the creation of a separate security check for the community are also being analysed at sector 50 station.

NMRC staff will also be sensitised & ordered to interact with the transgender community in a delicate and cordial manner. Also, they plan to add transgender community members into its system by engaging their services in many aspects of the functioning of the system such as ticket counters & other areas by deployed contractors.

NMRC has also communicated with many NGOs who work with the community to understand the hurdles and devise an effective way for an inclusive society. As NMRC stated it has always been sensitive towards the requirements of all its passengers who come from many walks of life and has made constant endeavours to give a safe and convenient travelling experience.

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MMRDA cancels monorail tender Rs 500 cr in view of Indian manufactures company

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Neha Singh

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20/06/2020

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Mumbai Monorail Project — Mumbai Monorail | Photo copyrighted: MMRDA

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Town planning authority Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has cancelled the bidding for the design, manufacture, testing, supply & commissioning of ten monorail rakes received from Chinese manufacturers.

For sourcing 10 rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail line contract is about Rs 500 cr. The city authority intends to give the contract to an Indian manufacturer. MMRDA said that in the current bid, responses were obtained from a couple of companies, China Rail Road Co. and Build Your Dream.

These Chinese manufacturers were continuously questioning for revisions in terms and conditions with eligibility criteria, even after uploading of a common set of deviations (CSDs).

Metropolitan Commissioner RA Rajeev said in a statement that in the current economic situation due to the lockdown, in line with the many policies published by the govt of India to promote the ‘Make in India’ schemes, as the govt has been determined to look for an Indian Technology partner for long term support & development.

In view of this, govt chose to cancel the current tender and commence the retendering process quickly with changed eligibility norms like for last ten years manufacturing facilities established in India on related projects to facilitate the participation of Indian companies. It has been also selected to begin the dialogue with Indian manufactures such as — BHEL, BEML, Rajeev said.

RA Rajeev said that the 2 Chinese companies are dictating us to change tender conditions, MMRDA administration has chosen to find technology partners in India & develop it in India. In March 2019, the MMRDA commissioned the operations of the 2nd phase with a distance of 19.54 km monorail project after it took over operations and maintenance of the monorail by Scomi Engineering after the latter failed to supply rakes and components such as signalling systems to the MMRDA.

The L&T-Scomi consortium had got the Rs 2,460 cr contract in 2009 to develop and operate the 19.5 km monorail network on the Chembur-Wadala-Jacob Circle corridor combining the eastern periphery of the island city to the central parts.

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How to Enjoy Your Daily Commute More

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Narendra Shah

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20/06/2020

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If you take the metro every day to work or school, you might feel it’s the most annoying part of your day, it might feel as another mundane task rather than a pleasant journey. However, it’s very likely that you cannot avoid commuting, so why not implement some strategies that will make your ride more enjoyable. Your commute might become a more relaxing part of your day. Here you can read top tips that will improve your commute.

Play Games

If you want to have fun and unwind after a stressful day, you can play games on your mobile devices. People that like to play casino games can seamlessly access reputable casino sites like NetBetCasino on their smartphone and play poker, slots, baccarat, craps, and other games. But, you can also bet on your favorite sporting events on sites like https://sport.netbet.com/in/ as many casinos offer this exciting option for their members.

However, if you just want to fun, many casino sites offer exactly that in free mode. On the other hand, you can try brain training apps and games to improve your memory, creative thinking, and other skills. Lastly, you’ll be entertained for hours on end while you play action games, or social games, for example.

Read Books

Drown the outside world with a good book. Many people take up reading on their ride in the metro, but it can also be a valuable source of information if you need to stay on top of the latest news in your field, for example. But, you can always read something for fun on your Kindle, or listen to a play on Audible.

Learn a New Language

Even if you have a short commute, there are excellent apps that you can download and learn new words and read articles in a foreign language. Most language learning apps have many interesting games to help you learn grammar or improve your vocabulary in a fun, engaging way. But, if you have a longer commute, you can try to finish a language course or chat with a native speaker.

Commute With a Friend

Your day will definitely be brighter if you’re traveling with your best friend. But, still, if you don’t have that opportunity, you can connect with your friends on social media platforms or talk to them directly via Skype, or WhatsApp, for instance. The good news is that many metros offer internet connectivity on board, which is another advantage when you decide to commute with a metro.

Prepare for Work

You can feel more prepared if you draft some important emails, or write down your main goals for that day. If you’re travelling for a longer period of time, you can even finish some easier tasks on your laptop or tablet, if that’s convenient for you. Students can also take some time to prepare for class and finish their assignments.

Switch Off

At the end of the day, as you can feel exhausted as you have probably spent a lot of time in front of a blue screen. So, your commute can be a perfect time for you to relax and mute all notifications. You can be even more productive if you have proper rest and relaxation. In case you have more chores waiting for you at home, this can be your time off without any distractions.

Listen to Your Favorite Songs

Make a playlist that will help you enjoy your journey even more. Listening to your favourite songs can bring positive energy in your day or help you get more focused before your daily tasks and responsibilities. You can curate a playlist with the newest hits, or listen to Brain FM, for instance, music specifically designed to help you relax or learn better.

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Bengaluru Metro much-awaited flyover near KR Puram received a significant fillip

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Neha Singh

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19/06/2020

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BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): A much-awaited Byappanahalli to Whitefield corridor with a distance of 15km has received a significant fillip with Bangalore Metro Rail Co Ltd performing work on the viaduct crossing over B B Naranayapura flyover near KR Puram.

According to BMRCL officials, they have launched the viaduct among proposed KR Puram & Mahadevapura stations on 4th of June.

Where B Naranayapura flyover is 10.7 meter from the ground level, the elevated viaduct is 20.7 meter. This means the viaduct is 10 meters above the flyover stated BL Yeshwanth Chavan BMRCL chief public relations officer also added that the length of the Metro’s span over the flyover is 31 meter.

piers average height on the Byappanahalli to Whitefield section is around 10 to 11 meter as it increases at the stations and decreases at other sections. The earlier deadline of the section was August 2021, it’s expected to be postponed because of lockdown.

work on the line under Namma Metro’s Phase 2 is executing by ITD Cementation India Ltd. Bengaluru Metro records reveal 65% of civil works have been finished among Byappanahalli -Visvesvaraya Industrial Area & 78% among Visvesvaraya Industrial Area – Whitefield.

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