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MMRDA likely to begin work on Mumbai Metro line 10, 11 and 12 in 2020

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MMRDA likely to begin work on Mumbai Metro line 10, 11 and 12 in 2020

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is likely to begin construction work on four additional Metro lines in the city. The infrastructure development authority said that the construction work on a total 87.
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6-km-long route will begin in 2020.

According to the MMRDA Plan the construction on the 9.2-km-long Metro 10 (Gaimukh-Shivaji Nagar) line; 12.7-km-long Metro-11 (Wadala-General Post Office) corridor; 20.7-km-long Metro-12 (Kalyan-Taloja) route; and 45-km-long Metro-14 (Kanjurmarg-Badlapur) corridor, which will give a major boost to connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

“The target is to complete the construction of 337km of Metro lines in MMR by 2026. We are also looking at making two lines, Metro-2A (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and Metro-7 (DN Nagar to Mandale), operational by the end of this year,” said R A Rajeev, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA.

“The amount of work that was completed in Delhi in 20 years is being done in Mumbai in a span of five to seven years. Last year itself, we had undertaken work on a total 146-km-long Metro line.” Said Sonia Sethi, additional metropolitan commissioner.

“MMRDA has also completed 25% civil works on the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, a sea-bridge connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai,” Rajeev added.

“We are also looking at opening the Kalanagar flyover by March and aim to complete the work of the Santacruz-Chembur link road and the Bandra-Kurla Complex-Vakola junction this year. The work on the Metro Bhavan in Aarey will also start soon,” said Rajeev. MMRDA has also appointed a private firm to study the traffic issues on the Western Express Highway.

Hyderabad Metro Gets Safety clearance for JBS-MGBS route

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Hyderabad Metro Gets Safety clearance for JBS-MGBS route

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) issue Safety Certificate to L&T Metro Rail Limited for the launch of commercial operation on Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) and Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) route.

The CMRS Shri J K Garg has inspected JBS-MGBS Metro Corridor-2 along with HMRL MD, NVS Reddy and senior engineers and technical experts of L&T MRHL and also an independent engineer, Louis Berger over the past three days and issued the mandatory Safety Certificate.

After examining the safety certification of the 25kV Overhead electrical traction and other electrical installations by CEIG (Chief Electrical Inspector General), Fire clearance for the nine stations of the corridor by the Director General, Fire Services, signaling & train control systems by Thales, Canada, Internal Safety Assessment by Halcrow, UK and the results of the tests of various technical parameters during trial runs etc., the CMRS thoroughly inspected the corridor.

Mr. Garg covered all safety tests related to viaduct, track, signaling, telecom, trains and electric traction system, speed trials at high speed to check train behaviour, station structures, lifts and escalators, entry/exit points, ticketing systems, control rooms and passenger amenities and also checked Bhoiguda Metro ROB, bearings and viaduct during his inspection.

The Safety Certificate issued by CMRS has cleared the way for the introduction of passenger services on the last corridor of Hyderabad Metro Rail project phase-1. The corridor with a length of 11 km has nine stations, JBS-Parade Grounds, Secunderabad West, Gandhi Hospital, Musheerabad, RTC x roads, Chikkadapally, Narayanguda, Sultan Bazar and MGBS.

Receiving the Safety Certificate, Reddy said the government will decide the date of inauguration soon.

Pune Metro first trial run successfully on the 2.4-km long Pimpri-Chinchwad stretch

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Pune Metro first trial run successfully on the 2.4-km long Pimpri-Chinchwad stretch

PUNE (Metro Rail News): Pune Metro completed its first trial train run on the 2.4-km elevated route in Pimpri in the city successfully on 10 Dec 2019

“On this historic day, the train drew its power from the overhead electric cable and ran on the track. This is indeed a great day for the Pune Metro project, which achieved this rare feat in record 30 months’ time.

This was possible because Pune Metro completed the foundation work, pillar work… track-laying, setting up electric poles, fixing overhead cables and commissioning of Metro trains in a scheduled and systematic manner,” said Brijesh Dixit, chairman and managing director of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha-Metro)

The train ran between Sant Tukaram Nagar and Nashik and back to the PCMC headquarters in Pimpri. “The Metro train did a trial run for a 2.
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4-km stretch. The trial run took place for about 30 minutes at 3 pm,” said Maha-Metro spokesperson Hemant Sonawane.

A few days ago, Maha-Metro had received two trains, with three coaches each, from Nagpur for the trial run. They were inducted and placed on the tracks.

The process to carry out the trial run had started on December 31. Sonawane said for 10 days, the train was being pulled by a shunting engine during the trial run process. “But on Friday, the train ran without the help of the shunting engine. It ran on its own,” he said.

The trial run also tested the complete synchronisation of various elements involved in the operation. “This rare feat was possible due to tremendous support from Pune residents and all the government authorities,” said Dixit.

Pune Metro has already approached the Research Design and Standardisation Organisation (RDSO), Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) and the Railway Board for obtaining various statutory permissions required for train operations. Officials of the board and these agencies are also expected to inspect the preparations before granting the requisite permissions. “It is only after getting permissions from RDSO, CMRS and Railway Board that Pune Metro will be able to run commercial services…,” said a Pune Metro official.

Decks cleared for revise Metro Rail project in Vizag

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Decks cleared for revise Metro Rail project in Vizag

Visakhapatnam (Metro Rail News): The decks have been cleared for the revised Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project ahead of the decision to shift Secretariat to Visakhapatnam.

The government is planning to extend the metro rail stretch from 42.55 km to 80 km.

The government is planning to bring in the tram system apart from the metro rail. Tram system will be utilised in areas where traffic is lesser compared to that in the metro corridors.

“A detailed study of traffic from Anakapalle to Bhogapuram had already been conducted by the Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC)” Said N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) Managing Director.

Further, he said that We are proposing Metro Rail in the areas where traffic is high. The remaining places, where there is lesser traffic, we are planning to come up with trams. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be completed in six months, and the groundwork is expected to begin in 10 to 12 months.

“Once executed, the 80-km Metro Rail project from steel plant to Bhogapuram airport will be the biggest of its kind in the world,” Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy claimed.

Earlier, the Hyderabad Metro Rail was touted to be the biggest with 72-km stretch.

The government is currently in the process of identifying a consultant to prepare the DPR.

‘Less financial burden’

Unlike in the previous model, the government is planning one that entails least financial burden on the exchequer.

“The idea is to have the least government spend by giving concessions and land to the executing company. I’m confident of making the project most viable despite financial hurdles. We could convert the Hyderabad International Airport, Shamshabad, which was initially thought to be the most enviable one, as financially most viable,” Mr Ramakrishna Reddy added.

For the record, Mr Reddy had played a key role in the implementation of the international airport in the combined State.

‘Rechargeable trams’

The government is keen on developing trams in stretches totalling 60 km – NAD to Pendurthi, steel plant to Anakapalle and Old Post Office to Bheemili via Rushikonda on the Beach Road. These trams are most likely to be rechargeable ones.

“We have such trams in some of the advanced countries. Our CM is interested in having such a system here. These sophisticated trams can charge their batteries within a few minutes of their halt at stations,” Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said.

He put the estimated cost of trams at ₹100 core to ₹120 crore per km.

It is given to understand that the government also proposes to change the name of AMRC to Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation to suit its activities across the State.

AIIB to fund Rs. 2306 cr to build part of corridor 4 of Chennai metro phase-2 Project

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AIIB to fund Rs. 2306 cr to build part of corridor 4 of Chennai metro phase-2 Project

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will fund Rs 2,306 crore ($320 million) for the construction of nearly 18km long elevated stretch between Meenakshi College in Kodambakkam and Poonamallee Bypass, which is part of Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s (CMRL) ambitious 118.9km 3-corridor phase-2 project.

According to the official, the tenders will issue in the next two to three months. A detailed design consultant, who will design the stations and the line, is already on the job. Soil test on this stretch is also completed

GreenLine: Corridor 4 (26.1 Km long), Poonamallee Bypass to Lighthouse
GreenLine: Corridor 4 (26.1 Km long), Poonamallee Bypass to Lighthouse

The Meenakshi College and Poonamallee bypass stretch is part of 26.1km corridor 4 from Light House to Poonamallee Bypass. This stretch will link localities like Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Kattupakkam, Kumananchavadi, Karayanchavadi and Poonamallee which is currently not linked with good public transportation.
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“Asian Development Bank will fund the rest of the corridor between Light House and Meenakshi College covering around 8km,” said the official.

Earlier, CMRL planned corridor 4 between Light House and CMBT linking core areas of the city including Mylapore, Adyar, Nandanam, T Nagar a Kodambakkam and Vadapalani. But they later extended the line to cover localities like Porur, Iyappanthangal, Kumanan Cahvadfi, Karayan Chavadi and Poonamallee, which were earlier planned to be part of monorail project.

Construction will begin for a 52km long Meenakshi College to Poonamallee Bypass corridor in June 2020. Tunnelling will be carried out on two stretches – from Venugopal Nagar in Madhavaram to Kellys covering 9km and from Kellys to Taramani Road Junction covering 12km.

CMRL has invited tenders for the work. The 52km stretch between Madhavaram and Sholinganallur and Madhavaram to CMBT will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Kerala semi-high speed corridor aerial survey completed

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Kerala semi-high speed corridor aerial survey completed

KERALA (Metro Rail News): In a big infrastructural boost for Kerala, the aerial survey to identify the alignment of Kerala’s upcoming Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod semi-high-speed railway (SHSR) corridor project has been successfully completed. On 31 December 2019, the aerial survey began and conducted for the entire 532 km stretch up to Thiruvananthapuram.

The works for the semi-high speed railway project, named as ‘Silver Line’, which will eventually reduce the end-to-end travel time across the state of Kerala to just four hours.

The first day of the aerial survey completed in Thiruvananthapuram recently was from Kannur to Kasaragod. The technology of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) aerial remote sensing method was utilized for the survey and was conducted on a Partenavia P68 series aircraft which took off from the Kannur International Airport (KIAL). The aerial survey was carried out by the Hyderabad-based firm GeoKno India Private Limited which had also conducted the LiDAR survey for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train project.

The Ministry of Defence, as well as the Civil Aviation Director-General, had given the clearance for the one-week-long aerial survey, followed by an approval from the Railway Ministry. V Ajith Kumar, Managing Director, Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (K-Rail) was quoted in the report saying that since the aerial survey has been completed, a detailed project report (DPR) can be prepared and the final location survey can be done soon. K-Rail is the implementing organisation of the Kerala SHSR project.

Kerala semi-high speed railway corridor project: Route, stations, significance

  • In-principle approval for Kerala semi high-speed railway project had received the from the Central government on December 17, 2019. The SHSR project is a joint venture of the Kerala government and the Ministry of Railways.
  • From Kasaragod to the Tirur town the Silver Line will run parallel to the existing railway track, and from Tirur to Thiruvananthapuram, the silver line will pass separately from the existing rail line since that stretch has several curves which will hamper the speed.
  • The SHSR corridor project is expected to reduce traffic congestion on the roads, reduce pollution levels and save high costs which result from the dependence over imported oil
  • The airports at Thiruvananthapuram, as well as Kochi, will be connected with the SHSR project.
  • The semi-high speed corridor will have 10 stations and a proposal to build the short-distance feeder links in order to connect to other stations is also being expected.
  • Meanwhile, it was reported earlier that the project is estimated to cost Rs 56,443 crore. The trains on the corridor will run at a speed of 200 km per hour and will be cutting through 11 districts.

China tests world’s first high-speed driverless bullet train at a speed of 350 km successfully

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China tests world’s first high-speed driverless bullet train at a speed of 350 km successfully

TOKYO, China (Metro Rail News): China tested the world’s first high-speed bullet train, running at a speed of 350 kmph without a driver between Beijing to Zhangjiakou. China is planning to serve the Olympics participates in 2022 with this high-speed driverless bullet train.

The world’s first smart, high-speed and non-driverless train will be operated daily to complete the Journey of 74 km Long journey from Beijing to Zhangjiakou in 47 minutes. The automatic train has been named ‘Rejuvenation’. It has all the features connected to artificial intelligence with 5G signal, wireless charging and smart lighting.

Highlights

  • China claims – It is the world’s first smart, high-speed and non-driverless train
  • This bullet train will get 5G signal, wireless charging and smart lighting facilities
  • This bullet train will be run between Beijing to Zhangjiaqou, named rejuvenation

174 km long journey from Beijing to Zhangjiakou will be Completed in 47 minutes 

The Beijing to Zhangjiakou high-speed driverless train test was successful, 56496 crore rupees have been spent on it. The passengers will get comfortable travel with beautiful lightning. The train completed the 174-kilometre journey between Beijing and Zhangjiakou in 47 minutes having 10 stops. Earlier it used to take three hours to cover such a distance. Currently, it will be made an important part of the highspeed transport network by 2021 next year by running it on other tracks.

Maintenance and repair work is done by Robots


This train is driverless, but it will have only one person on the drive board, which will only monitor the emergency. At the same time, the robots will do the maintenance and repair work of this train. The instruction will be guided by the Global Satellite developed by China. 

The project will replace the US-developed Global Positioning System. China has been working on this project for a long time. This is the reason that the speed of this train was reduced to 300 km after a major accident six years ago. According to the state-run Xinhua government, if all goes well, a new schedule will be prepared for the Beijing-Shanghai Railway, which starts in mid-September. 

MMRC plans to get 15% revenue from non-fare options to post underground corridor

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MMRC plans to get 15% revenue from non-fare options to post underground corridor

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) authority is exploring non-fare revenue options as the city builds its first underground corridor i.e Mumbai Metro Line 3

If all goes as per plan, the direct subway will be built to access the nearest metro station from the office in a one-time fee. A 33 Km long Mumbai Metro Line 3 connects the city’s airport terminals and three prominent business districts. We have received 12 expressions of interest (EoIs) submissions for direct access said an MMRC official.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) is approaching developer associations in and around Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Lower Parel, and the international airport to provide residential and commercial complexes easy access to Metro-3 stations through the direct subway.

The corporation aims to interact with hotels and commercial offices near the international airport to enable direct access to the T2 station. MMRC is in talks with the BKC Property Owners’ Association, and the Mumbai Mile Regeneration Association (MMRA), a non-profit organisation of developers, residents’ associations and corporates in Senapati Bapat Marg, for the BKC and Science Museum stations, respectively.

MMRC wants to connect residential or commercial complexes within a 500-metre radius of Metro stations via underground subways.

While MMRC will facilitate the construction of the subway, the cost has to be borne by the bidder. MMRC, which floated the EOI in November, has received 12 bids from seven developers like K Raheja Corp, DB Realty, Wadhwa, Oberoi and Indiabulls for the BKC, T2, Worli, Science Museum and Acharya Atre Chowk stations. An official from MMRC said, “We will now prepare a detailed project report for each of the underground subways.”

“The construction of an underground subway is an expensive proposition. It will be feasible for more than two developers to pool their funds for the subway. Also, as the construction is already underway, it is the right time to undertake these collaborations,” said R Ramana, executive director, MMRC.

According to MMRC’s EOI, the underground subways can cost ₹10 lakh-₹12 lakh for every metre. The cost can differ on the basis of the length and location of the subway. The developers will also be expected to pay a one-time premium and maintenance expenses to MMRC.

Jayesh Shah, president, BKC Property Owners Association, said, “Although we are yet to see the plan, it is a good proposition as it will encourage people to use public transport and ease traffic congestion in BKC.”

MMRC REACHES OUT TO CORPORATES

MMRC, which has floated an EOI for station name rights, is also reaching out to corporate firms located near stations. Station name rights refer to brand names used as a suffix or prefix to the station’s name. It is a common practice to generate non-fare revenue, even internationally. “There are many corporate offices or outlets next to the stations like Zara near Flora Fountain, Mahindra near Acharya Atre Chowk or Phoenix Mills near the Science Museum station, which can look at acquiring station name rights,” said an MMRC official.

DMRC submits DPR for two proposed Metrolite corridors

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DMRC submits DPR for two proposed Metrolite corridors

NEW DELHI, India (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has submitted detailed project reports for the two proposed Metrolite corridors i.e. Rithala to Narela (21.7km) and Kirti Nagar to Dwarka ECC (Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre) in Sector 25 (19km) — to Delhi government for approval.

2 Proposed Metrolite Corridor
Two Proposed Metrolite Corridor

DMRC expects to complete the two projects within three years after getting a nod from the government and the Centre. The Rithala-Narela corridor is expected to come up first. Unlike metro corridors, Metrolite will be a light rail project that will mostly run on the road surface.

However, unlike similar projects in other cities around the world that share road space with other modes of transport, the Rithala-Narela and Kirti Nagar-Dwarka ECC Metrolite corridors will have dedicated corridors that are fenced on both sides. DMRC has gone for dedicated, fenced corridors as sharing road space with other vehicles would have reduced the train’s average speed considerably.

While it was earlier expected that apart from the Rithala-Narela section, two other proposed Phase-IV corridors of Delhi Metro — Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block (7.9km) and Inderlok-Indraprastha (12.5km) — would also get Metrolite corridors, these have not been found feasible and will have metro services.

According to Delhi government officials, DMRC found out that on both the Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block and Inderlok-Indraprastha corridors, Metrolite wouldn’t be able to handle the expected passenger traffic. The Rithala-Narela Metrolite project will cost Rs 2,914 crore, out of which Delhi Development Authority is expected to provide Rs 200 crore as the corridor will provide some much-needed connectivity to its Narela sub-city.

Apart from Narela and different sectors of Rohini, the corridor will also pass through areas like Bawana, Puth Khurd, Sanoth, Bhorgarh and Anaj Mandi.
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Sources said that unlike metro systems, which are more capital intensive, Metrolite has simpler infrastructure, which brings down the cost. As the corridor will run mostly on roads, the cost that could be incurred for elevated or underground corridors will not be included. The Kirti Nagar-Dwarka ECC Metrolite corridor is not part of DMRC’s Phase-IV project, but a standalone corridor will originate from the Kirti Nagar interchange station, connecting the corridor to the Blue (Dwarka-Noida City Centre) and Green (Inder Lok-Brig Hoshiar Singh) lines.

On the other end, the corridor will be connected to the high-speed Airport Express Line, which is being extended from Dwarka Sector 21 to Dwarka ECC in Sector 25. The project cost of the second corridor is Rs 2,673 crore and apart from Kirti Nagar and different sectors of Dwarka, it will pass through areas like Saraswati Garden, Mayapuri, Hari Nagar, Shiv Puri, Dabri, SitapuriExtension, Mahavir Enclave and Dhool Siras Village

A Metrolite train, which will have three-coach sets and will comfortably accommodate 300 passengers at a time, will be sufficient to handle the passenger traffic on this route. As per DMRC’s DPR, two sets could be joined to make a six-coach train in case of increased demand. The system will draw power from overhead traction.

Even though the corridors are yet to receive Delhi government or the Centre’s approval, DMRC has initiated the process of procuring 22 Metrolite coaches for the Kirti Nagar-Dwarka ECC corridor to save time. DMRC will rope in a firm that will design, manufacture, supply, test and commission the Metrolite trains, apart from providing comprehensive maintenance up to 15 years for the standard gauge trains and a train depot.

Bengaluru Metro smart card discount cut by 10%

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Bengaluru Metro smart card discount cut by 10%

Bengaluru, India (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has reduced the discount rate from 15% to 5% so that the commuters, who paid for the services through smart cards, will have to shell out 10% more from January 20, 2020.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) introduced the 15% discount on fares paid through smart cards, which were seen as an effective way to reduce long queues at the token counter.

In a statement, the corporation said that it is heartening to note that 62% of the commuters have patronised smart cards. In view of the achievement of high patronage, the incentive by way of discount on the base fare structure will now be revised from 15% to 5% with effect from January 20 and there is nothing that there was no change in the base fare.

In other words, smart card commuters who paid Rs 51 for a trip between Yelachenahalli and Nagasandra will have to pay 11.76% more from January 20. Besides the ‘achievement’, BMRCL cited the increase in operational expenses and the general increase in the cost of services for cutting the discount.

“In the financial year 2019-20, the likely net cash loss is estimated to be Rs 60 crore,” the release noted. More money for BMRCL The cut in discount will bring an additional Rs 2 crore into BMRCL’s kitty every month.

The monthly revenue of the corporation varies between Rs 31 crore and Rs 33 crore. More than 60% of the Namma Metro commuters pay through smart cards. In November, the BMRCL earned Rs 31.97 crore fare revenue of which 62.04% (Rs 19.83 crore) came through smart cards. Considering that the ridership is expected to grow in the coming days, the cut in discount will bring more money to the corporation in the coming months.

The corporation had increased the minimum balance in the smartcards from Rs 10 to Rs 50. Regular and semi-regular travellers usually recharge between Rs 250 to Rs 1000.

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