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Future Metro stations to be more energy-efficient says DMRC chief

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Future Metro stations to be more energy-efficient says DMRC chief

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): DMRC chief Mangu Singh said on Friday that all future buildings of Delhi Metro will be designed to straight away accommodate rooftop solar panels and to eventually get top score from green building rating authorities.

Addressing a gathering at the fourth edition of National Conference on Green Metro Systems at Metro Bhawan here, he said, “The DMRC has been taking steps over the years to make the systems and operations more energy efficient.

“According to the green building initiatives, we have taken certain decisions, and all new stations shall be designed so as to get a platinum rating,” he said.

The platinum rating is the highest rating given to structures by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for adopting the best green practices. The IGBC, part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was formed in 2001.

The vision of the council is “to enable a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the global leaders in the sustainable built environment by 2025”.

According to senior DMRC officials, 107 stations of the Delhi Metro have a platinum rating.

With the inclusion of Rapid Metro in Gurgaon, the total operational network of the metro in Delhi and NCR stands at 389 km. The network has 285 stations, including those in the Noida-Greater Noida corridor or Aqua Line, officials said.

Asserting that all stations built in the future will be able to accommodate rooftop solar panels straightway, Singh said, “In phase-1 and phase-2 structures were not designed to make rooftop solar panels, so changes had to be made.”

A senior Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) official on Friday said all stations on the 29.7-km long Aqua Line in Noida have been awarded platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for adopting best green practices.

The corridor, which opened in January this year, connects Delhi with the neighboring city, and starts at Sector 51 in Noida and ends at depot station in Greater Noida.

“All 21 stations of the NMRC (Aqua Line) have been given the platinum rating by the IGBC. The council has given us the highest rating as we fulfilled over 80 percent of the criteria set by it,” the senior official of NMRC said on the sidelines of the conference.

Tree transplants not on track for MahaMetro

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Tree transplants not on track for MahaMetro

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Officials of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited or MahaMetro have long made tall claims of tree plantation drives in the face of much greenery being hacked for the infrastructure project, insisting that they are trying to transplant fully grown trees instead of completely axing them.

However, the Mirror found the onground reality to be quite different. Around five or six trees that were transplanted by this authority from the Nashik Phata-Kasarwadi area in Pimpri-Chinchwad have not survived their new home in Vallabhnagar.

 In a much-touted move, Pune Municipal Corporation had transplanted the trees and placed them amid several others, but the shifted ones have now dried up at the new location and seem to be completely ignored.

When quizzed, MahaMetro public relations head Hemant Sonawane said, “We take the utmost care to ensure that most such trees survive. But, in this case, we’ll have to verify what exactly went wrong.”

DMRC MD Mangu Singh says Metros need to bring down water, energy consumption

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DMRC MD Mangu Singh says Metros need to bring down water, energy consumption

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Highlighting the urgent need for attention towards the challenges being faced in conservation of natural resources, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) held deliberations on the fourth edition of National Conference on Green Metro Systems.

On Friday, the conference had three technical sessions highlighting the urgent need for attention towards the challenges being faced for natural resources conservation. One session was held on water management, waste management, and energy efficiency measures.
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At the conference on green metro systems, DMRC managing director Mangu Singh stressed the need and importance to conserve the environment for presenting a better world to the future generation.

He said “Transport sector is one of the major energy consumers, and, thus, has a major stake in carbon emissions. Hence, it is the need of the hour for all the metro organizations to lead from the front in bringing down energy and water consumption”.

“They should explore new innovative ways to optimize resources and strive towards updation of the efficiency measures taken earlier and move towards more and more efficient systems.”

Singh applauded the concerted efforts of IGBC and DMRC in spearheading the Green Metro Movement in the country.

Electric scooters service launched by Chennai Metro Rail

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Electric scooters service launched by Chennai Metro Rail

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) in association with Flyy Rental Service has launched a fleet of keyless, smart and eco-friendly electric scooters for ₹1 per minute.

The electric scooters can be picked up from Alandur metro station by using the Flyy app available through Google Play.

After the end of the ride, passengers can drop the e-scooter anywhere within the Flyy zone (blue color area). The service starts from 7 am to 9 pm at ₹1 per minute.
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At present, a total of six electric scooters are available at Alandur metro station which will be extended to 15 scooters as the demand increases, says a press release from CMRL.

To ease traffic woes on Satara rd Maha-Metro recommends ₹783 cr/km route

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To ease traffic woes on Satara rd Maha-Metro recommends ₹783 cr/km route

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Maha-Metro’s final detailed project report (DPR) or the techno-economic feasibility report, on the stretch between Katraj-Swargate, has been submitted to the civic body in October with a proposed cost of underground metro rail for 5.4km pegged at Rs4283.72 crore.

The DPR although mentions other possible options like an elevated stretch between Katraj and Swargate via Market Yard, but stresses on the underground stretch.

According to DPR, the proposed cost per kilometer underground metro rail will be Rs 783.85 crore. The option of an underground stretch has been highly recommended in the DPR over the elevated one even though the proposed cost of the latter is cheaper.

According to the DPR, if the metro rail corridor is elevated, it has to pass through areas adjacent to Pune-Satara road, as a result of which the distance will increase.

The construction of the elevated track on Pune-Satara road, which is 5.5 kilometers, seemed difficult as the route has multiple obstructions, including a number of flyovers. So Maha-Metro was exploring a diverted route via Market Yard, which would have increased the length of the route.

NCP MLA from Hadapsar and party city unit chief Chetan Tupe said, “The administration and Maha-Metro officials must give a detailed presentation to the general body and only then can we comment on whether we want an underground or elevated corridor.

The Nagpur metro project report was submitted after the Pune metro report, but the BJP government diverted all the funds for the Nagpur project which is why the Pune metro got delayed. However, we will ensure that we get the funds for the stretch soon.”

The route is estimated to have a daily ridership of 95,000 riders in 2027 which will rise up to 1,97,000 by 2057. The Maha-Metro estimates a total cost of Rs 27.61 crore for rehabilitation and resettlement while Rs 111.6 crore for land acquisition for the project.

Managing director of Maha-Metro, Brijesh Dixit said, “The underground stretch between Swargate and Katraj is more feasible because the elevated straight stretch has a very narrow road and also there are many flyovers on that road. We have submitted the plan for the detour elevated route which goes via market yard. Although the construction cost of the detour elevated stretch is lesser than the underground metro. We have to consider the ridership, operation and maintenance cost and lifetime costs. The Maha-Metro has considered the underground direct stretch between Swargate and Katraj to be the most feasible, but again it is for the PMC to decide the final option. We have given recommendations based on our expertise.”

However, a senior civic official who is associated with the project, said, “The DPR does not explore the option of the elevated stretch significantly. That too needs to be studied since it would be cheaper. The question of flyovers is not of great concern since there is a flyover at Paud road and still the metro is elevated.”

“We have explored all possible options in the DPR. It is in consultation with stakeholders, state and central government and PMC. We will take the right step,” said Hemant Sonawane, general manager, PR, Maha-Metro. The DPR mentions that the traffic survey, economic assessment, and social impact assessment was conducted for the same.

The pact signed with German funding agency for Kochi Water Metro

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The pact signed with German funding agency for Kochi Water Metro

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), Government of Kerala, and German funding agency KfW signed an agreement of ‘accompanying measures’ (grant of 1.8 million Euros) for the ₹740-crore Water Metro Project here on Thursday.

The grant is for identifying the needs of capacity building for the operation and maintenance wing of the project. It includes training needs and modalities of O and M structure and the training of trainers.

KMRL Managing Director Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Principal Secretary (Transport) K.R. Jyothilal, and Angelica Angelika Zwicky, Project Manager–Urban Development and Mobility of KfW, signed the agreement.

“We are happy that the tripartite agreement of accompanying measures is signed. This will give a boost to the setting up of O and M wing of Water Metro, especially the training for employees. KMRL is committed to the time-bound completion of the project,” Mr. Sharma said.

Mr. Jyothilal said that water transport in the country is an unexplored sector and the State government is glad to be part of the project.
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“Water Metro will be a unique project where it will integrate with Kochi Metro, with a single card. Ushering in of clean and green mobility is another unique aspect of the project,” he said.

Officials of KMRL discussed various aspects of the implementation of the Water Metro Project with Ms. Zwicky. She expressed KfW’s eagerness to support the project and extended all support for its successful completion.

For price Jaipur Metro stations to be renamed

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For price Jaipur Metro stations to be renamed

JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): Metro stations in the city may soon be named after big brands or companies. On the lines of big cities, including Delhi, Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) has planned to give branding and ‘semi-naming in rights’ to companies whose name may appear as a prefix to a station’s name. JMRC has floated a tender to give the rights for Mansarovar station on corridor Phase I.

“Auctioning of semi-naming and branding rights at the station would generate non-fare revenue for the corporation. The technical bid will be opened on December 19,” a JMRC official said.

In other cities such as Delhi, Chennai apart from generating direct revenue through auctioning of naming rights, the corporation has received added benefits. Explaining the concept, an official said, at stations, the undertakings that have bought the naming right, also do the branding of the stations with colors associated with the respective companies, an official said.

He said this adds to the aesthetic value of the station. Also, with the company maintaining the exterior of the stations, JMRC will not have to worry about maintaining it.

To make the project viable, the JMRC is making desperate attempts to increase the non-fare revenue. As per the (JMRC) assessment, the project is staring at an annual operating loss of Rs 41 crore for the next five years. The loss is calculated at 60% of the ridership. The amount will rise up to Rs 71 crore a year if the loss is calculated at 20% ridership.

As phase IB corridor is delayed and no earning has started yet it would be also a challenge to repay the Rs 969-crore loan taken from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The state government’s installment will start in June 2021.

Sources added, “The route is very short and not feasible. Serious efforts are required to bridge the gap between operational cost and expenses”.

Bullet Train Tenders Given To Firms Who Donated To BJP

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Bullet Train Tenders Given To Firms Who Donated To BJP

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): At least four of the major tenders under the Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway Project (MAHSR) were given to firms who had donated to the Bharatiya Janata Party in the past.

The report surfaced after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray promised a “review” of the Indo Japanese joint venture of augmenting bullet trains in the western region of India.

According to the report, four companies Cube Construction, Vibhui Organisers, KR Savani, and Dhanji K Patel were allotted tenders to have major stakes in the bullet train project.

Cube Construction has been allotted a tender for “Leasing of space for computerized reservation system complex of Western Railways near Vadodara Station” for the MAHSR project in January 2019.

As per the information revealed by the BJP, Cube Construction has made a donation up to ₹55 lakh in three separate transactions between 2012-13 and 2017-18 to the saffron party.

Vibhui Organisers have been given tender for “providing office space on lease basis in Surat” in 2018. They made a donation of ₹21 lakh in 2012-13 to the BJP.
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KR Savani has been tendered with the responsibility of constructing various service buildings at Vadodara station in connection with MAHSR. The tender was given to them in May 2018. The donation made by them to the BJP was of ₹2 lakh in 2012-13.

Dhanji K Patel has been given the tender for miscellaneous work between Vatva to Sabarmati for MAHSR. The tender was given in November 2018 and they made a donation of ₹2.5 lakh in 2017-18 to the BJP.

SC refers Agra metro rail project to CEC

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SC refers Agra metro rail project to CEC

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): On Wednesday, the Supreme Court asked the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to consider a proposal for setting up a metro rail project in Agra and submit a report on the issue.

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde also directed the panel formed by the apex court to consider the impact of the project on the environment.

‘Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, seeks permission to permit a metro service within the city of Agra. We, accordingly, refer the matter to the CEC for considering its impact on the environment.
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For such a project, the CEC shall submit a report within a period of four weeks,’ the bench, also comprising justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, said.

The Union Cabinet had earlier approved the Kanpur and Agra metro rail projects, a move to boost public transport connectivity in the two Uttar Pradesh cities.

According to the government, the Agra rail project will have two corridors, which will pass through the heart of the city and connect prominent tourist places like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra, as well as the interstate bus terminal, railway station, medical college, and others.

The estimated cost of the Agra metro project is Rs 8,379.62 crore and it is expected to be completed in five years.

Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop may get scrapped

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Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop may get scrapped

MAHARASHTRA (Metro Rail News):  It has emerged that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government bringing together the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress may be all set to scrap the plan that was to be implemented by Virgin Hyperloop One. Now, the project has been placed under review.

They also clearly stated that they will be scrapping the project till the time such experimentation comes into reality. Meanwhile, on a slightly more cautious note, Shiv Sena leaders stated that any final decision in the matter will only be made after a review.

Responding to the development, BJP leaders called the move unfortunate, declaring that ‘no development will take place’ if such decisions continue. It was in 2017 that the previous BJP government, through the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US company Virgin Hyperloop One.

The latter was going to conduct a preliminary study to identify potential routes and analyze the high-level economic impact and technical viability of hyperloop transportation solutions in India. According to planners, the project would make it possible to travel between Mumbai and Pune in just 14 minutes. In June 2018, then Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also visited the hyperloop test site in the US.

The first phase of the project was to be 11.8 km long and cost Rs 3,550 crore the second phase would then cost over Rs 57,000 crore. It was being touted that work on the project (experimental) would begin in 2020.

However, within days of the MVA government coming to power, the Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop has come under scrutiny. This is one of the numerous announcements over the last week, scrapping or putting various projects for review, including the controversial Metro car shed at Aarey Colony in Mumbai, the Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway), Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, and other such major infrastructure initiatives that would require a huge investment.

The government need not be wasting money on experiments that we don’t know will become a reality. Hence, we have decided that this should be reviewed and scrapped.” According to BJP leaders, this is an “unfortunate” move. BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye told Mirror, “This was a futuristic experiment that our government was trying to do.

It is unfortunate if the ruling party now feels that it is a waste of money. Citizens of Pune and Mumbai will miss out on an interesting and important project if such a decision is taken.” However, there is no final word on it just yet. Shiv Sena leaders have stated that a decision will be taken post a study of the project. Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe, who is deputy chairman of the Legislative Council, said, “CM Uddhav Thackeray is reviewing the project at present. Based on the report that he receives, he will make a decision.

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