Delhi Metro | Funding shortage derails DMRC plans to add more coaches

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Delhi: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) refusing to lend money for purchasing new coaches, derails Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plans.

JICA has already three phases of DMRC to some extent. But its refusal to lend further funds has stalled the plan to add more coaches. DMRC wants to add more coaches to bring down overcrowding in metro.

With no funding coming from JICA, it would be tough for DMRC to implement its plant as reported by well-know daily Hindustan Times.

As per the plant DMRC want to add more coaches in various

Blue Line metro that connects Dwarka with Vaishali/Noida
Red Line, connecting Rithala with Dilshad Garden
Yellow Line, linking HUDA City centre with Samaypur Badli

The report in HT states that procuring new 156 coaches is approximately to be Rs 1,958 crore, together with taxes and duties.

DMRC’s Executive Director, Corporate Communication, Anuj Dayal shared that the additional coaches will help in increasing present capacity. This will also help in taking care of the extension of Airport Metro Line.

The Delhi Metro is also seeking funds from the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore.

DMRC took this route after JICA refused to lend additional money for more coaches. The international funding agency has already funded three phases of metro project.

With non-availability of funds, the project has been delayed for more than two years now. Thankfully, NCPRB has given its go-ahead to DMRC and asked them to invite an open tender for fresh procurement.

As per the report if the NCRPB gives a funding model for Delhi Metro, the file will then head to Delhi government which is an equity partner for the loan.

It is already known that the Delhi government and central government have 50 per cent stake in DMRC.

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Mumbai Metro | DP to permit taller buildings around metro rail corridor

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01/09/2018

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Mumbai: There is a plan to permit taller buildings and allow additional buildable space to construction firms developing properties around Mumbai’s metro corridors has been put on hold for now.

Government sources revealed that the contentious proposal won’t be a part of Mumbai’s new development control regulations for now. The new rules will kick in from September 1.

The Mumbai municipality drafted the city’s new Development Plan (DP) which was rejected to the idea of providing higher floor space index (FSI) around transit corridors. The Maharashtra government had been pushing it in order to raise resources for Metro rail routes. This development plan will helpful for commuters safety and also traffic decongestion.

The BMC Commissioner Ajoy Mehta said that from the longtime CM-led Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been demanding to allow developments to construct up to four times the plot size or FSI 4 within 500 meters of the existing and proposed Metro rail corridors, contending that 50 percent of the premiums collected from the additional FSI can be used for funding Metro rail projects.

The Mumbai municipality had red-flagged the plan, drafting Mumbai’s new DP. In these DP report, which government has approved it in May. The idea was flawed in many ways, as it would make the already congested station areas more congested, the government stated.

The state government had plans to incorporate it in the new regulations before they are implemented.
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But the “transit-oriented development (TOD)” approach for permitted higher construction densities was not considered at the time of designing the planning standards for the new D.

In September the government gave share his intention for such an idea. The Cabinet had granted an in-principal approval to providing additional floor space index for the development of properties within 500 meters of the proposed Metro rail corridors.

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Chennai Metro | Delay in supplying signal software delay the Phase 1 work period

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Darshana Shukla

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01/09/2018

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Chennai: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) officials are worried over the completion of Phase 1. This also includes the Anna Salai Line which is part of Phase 1. The delay in supplying signal software that will facilitate metro rail functioning, may hold up completion work of the first phase of metro.

CMRL is all set to conduct trial runs by September end on the 11km Washermenpet-AG-DMS stretch. This is to get the stretch ready by December for operations.

Unfortunately, a German-based company given the contract for developing software is yet to hand over the technology. CMRL’s managing director Pankaj Kumar Bansal shared that the company is not responding to their request.

Bansal added that all the tasks related to metro work are done. It is only the software that is remaining now. He also added that the firm remains noncommittal and is pushing the things even further. This is just to negotiate further. This company is not concerned that the software is needed owing to its usage for the public utility said, Kumar.

Signal system plays a critical role in the metro project. It is the key to controlling the speed of the train, communication within the train and stoppage at stations.

CMRL will carry out trial runs before and after installing signaling systems prior to RDSO and CMRS inspections are carried out.

Bansal also informed that the German company is arm-twisting them. The company had committed to offering the software by 2019 March. The signaling software being a copyright issue, so the metro officials have to be careful.

The German company is trying to charge CMRL for expediting work faster. MD is firm on his stand and their target is December 15 and this company can meet this deadline. Talks are going on between CMRL in order to resolve the crisis.
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Bansal also shared that they have finalized all the tenders with their current contractors. This includes lifts, rolling stock, ventilation, escalators, except that of signaling order. The German company has not given commercial proposal yet.

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Ahmedabad Metro | MEGA, application for General Manager, Joint Manager etc.

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01/09/2018

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MEGA Metro Rail Project (Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar)

Ahmedabad: Those who wish to join the metro project in Ahmedabad can check out the new vacancy list rolled out by the metro body. There are several positions for which applications are invited for.

The Metro Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) has started inviting applications. These are for General Manager, Joint Manager, and Asst CS Posts. Those interested can apply for the position before September 15. The applications for various posts to be filled on contract basis for a period of minimum 3 to 5 years.

The information is available on the website to recruit professionals for key posts in MEGA. Candidates can check the official website to get more information – www.gujaratmetrorail.com.

Those interested can log in to the website to read out the eligibility criteria and instructions.

The vacancy information is as follows:

General Manager (Civil / Planning & Construction) ( 2)
Joint General Manager (Civil/Construction) ( 2)
Joint General Manager (Underground Construction) ( 1)
Joint General Manager / Sr. Deputy General Manager (Architecture)
( 1)
Manager (Finance & Accounts) ( 2)
Manager – (Public Relation) ( 1)
Assistant Company Secretary (ACS equivalent to Manager Level) (1)
Assistant Manager (Asset Management) (1)

Interested candidates can visit the website now and click on career tab to get all the information.

The application can apply for positions online itself by filling up the application forms. One will have to pay the application fee and in order to complete the application process.

Take print out for the confirmation required for further reference.

While applying for the positions, please check the selection criteria, a number of experience required and age limit. Pay scale information is also available.

MEGA would appreciate that interested candidates refer to online advertisements before applying.

Call letters for interview will be issued to shortlisted applicants indicating Time, Date and Venue of the Interview. Original Documents in support of qualification and relevant experience shall be shown and photocopies of the same to be submitted along with the resume at the time of interview. Non-submission of documents along with the Resume will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage during the process of recruitment.

For more information check the direct link: http://www.gujaratmetrorail.com/apply-online/

For further details alternatively get in touch with editor@metrorailnews.com

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Vadodara’s Bullet Train station image themed around Banyan Tree

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01/09/2018

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Vadodara: India’s Bullet Train project has been in news right from the time it was envisioned. There is a lot of buzz and hype surrounding this high-speed rail project that will usher in a new way of transformation in public transport. Recently, tentative design plan for Vadodara’s Bullet Train was released.

As per sources the design of the Bullet Train station in Vadodara will be themed around Banyan Tree or ‘Vad Vriksh’. It is expected that the station will be constructed by 2022. Railway official will demolish the existing structure and build a brand new station for Bullet Train. For Indian Railway Passengers there will be a separate entry.

The images are widely shared on Facebook and other social media. Many in Vadodara are happy to see the model design, others feel that the existing structure should not be demolished. There are others who feel this is a complete waste of public money, instead it should be used to improve the condition of roads in the city.

People in Vadodara are excited that the Bullet Train will pass from their city. They are waiting to take the first ride. Given the controversy surrounding the project, there are apprehension on whether the project will take off on time.

Looking at the images of station, people are hoping that the actual station will turn up like it is represented in the photos.

Here are some images that were shared by local groups on social media:

The images have even lead to long discussions on whether there is a need for a new station or the authorities can revamp the current one.

With these images surfacing in media, there is some hope that the ambitious project will see the light of the day.

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Lucknow Metro | CM sends proposal MHA, wants CISF to guard Aqua line, Lucknow Metro

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31/08/2018

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Lucknow Metro to Complete North-South Corridor by February

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath has written the letter to the Centre, for the CISF security for the Lucknow Metro. In his written letter he mentions about the Aqua Metro which is soon to be launch, connecting Noida and Greater Noida.

Recently the CISF has also conducted a security survey and audit of the residence of the UP CM. Union Home Ministry sources said that the request from the UP government is being processed, and a proposal from CISF on the security infrastructure and the management has already been received, sources said.

A senior officer said that the CISF recently carried out a security survey of the Lucknow Metro and the Noida-Greater Noida Metro along with the UP Police, and based on the survey, the proposal has been prepared and sent to the MHA. After MHA approves it, units will be earmarked and sent to take charge of the security of the twin metros.

The recent survey was done to analyses the security infrastructure required like door-frame metal detectors at the two Metro networks, barricading system, CCTV coverage, X-Ray scanners, number of personnel and other gadgets needed for scanning and frisking.

At the time when the UP government initially decided to provide state police security to the Lucknow Metro, the state police were trained by the CISF. In the last year only, the CISF trained 400 personnel of the PAC for handle frisking, scanning, and maintenance of dog squads from the Lucknow Metro security.

The CISF had also carried out security audit and consultancy for the Lucknow Metro. The trial run for the maiden Metro project in UP was done in 2016 by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on the 8.5-km track between Transport Nagar depot and Charbagh station. It became operational last year. The force is already being made the nodal agency for VIP security, with the government planning to take CRPF off VIP security duties. CISF currently has over 70 VIPs under its protection, official sources said

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RRTS | Delhi-NCR rapid rail offer business class travel, lounge

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31/08/2018

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New Delhi /Gurugram: Trains of the upcoming Rapid rail transit system (RRTS) will have a business-class coach to ensure that you can travel in style.

One of the 12 coaches will have special facilities such as overhead cabin for luggage, Wi-Fi, luxury seats and refreshments for passengers willing to pay for it. Apart from this, there will also be a lounge for the business-class passengers.

The RRTS construction will be done in three phases and Phase 1 which will include three corridors — Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat, and Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar. The alignment of the 126-km-long first phase from Sarai Kale Khan to Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror (SNB) was finalized in June, this year.

A total of 81.86km of the line falls on land in Haryana and the estimated cost to complete this phase is at least Rs 25,000 crore.

The detailed project reports (DPR) of these two corridors are ready. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is now preparing the DPR for the Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar stretch.

On the status of the project, an NCRTC official said, “As of now, paperwork on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is proceeding at the fastest pace. For the other two corridors, the process of getting sanctions is yet to start.”

Haryana government has promised to provide necessary approvals and land for the project. Pushing for speedy completion of the project, it has also asked NCRTC to submit the DPR. “The DPR will be done in the next one-and-a-half months. Once construction starts, it will take five years to complete the project. After we submit the DPR, the state government will approve it and then it will go to other stakeholders for their approval. The government wants us to start the pre-construction activities in the current financial year,” said Sudhir Sharma, chief public relations officer, NCRTC.

He further added that the recently, NHAI agreed to the construction of the RRTS along the national highways, which will reduce land requirement and ensure faster implementation of the project. “We have given a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the project.

He also added that the main motive behind this business-class coach is to encourage commuters of Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas to avail of public transport for inter-city travel.
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“Residents of Delhi-NCR are status conscious. There are people who want to use public transport but they don’t want to be with the rest of the crowd. The luxurious coaches are for them.

On the issue of Delhi raising questions about the funding of the project, he said, “The governments concerned will have to take a call on this. The central and state governments will have to reach a consensus. As far as planning is concerned, NCRTC has a MoU with four states — Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan — as well as the Centre. The planning has been overseen by the inter-state ministerial committee.”

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Indore Metro: MPMRCL approached MPPTCL for shifting of electricity lines

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Kanika Verma

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31/08/2018

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Tenders for metro projects — Madhya Pradesh Metro photo copyrighted MPMRCL

Indore: The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has approached MP Power Transmission Company Limited, Jabalpur (MPPTCL) regarding shifting of electricity lines including 132 KV power line passing from Radisson square to Bhawarsala square to construct elevated viaduct track for the proposed metro rail line.

The proposed Line-II, I track of metro rail from Palasia square, Khajrana square to Bhawarsala square via Vijay Nagar, Bapat Square, Airport and Ramchandra Nagar, 19.27 km is elevated metro corridor while underground metro corridor is 3.22 km long between Bada Ganapati, Rajwada and railway station. Besides, the train will run at 7.09 km of grade metro corridor on Super Corridor and MR-10 road.

Additional managing director Swatantra Kumar Singh told “All existing hurdles in way of proposed elevated metro corridor including power lines will have to be shifted. An application has been moved to power transmission company to shift 132 KV power line between Radisson square and Bhawarsala square”.

A joint team of technical experts and metro rail company’s officials are carrying out a feasibility survey to determine ways to shift power line said an engineer of power transmission company.

A senior official said that “Before shifting the line, we have to make arrangements for shifting the power load to ensure that supply is not interrupted. We also have to check the availability of land, along with examining technical aspects. The metro rail company will bear expenses of shifting the line but technical assistance will be provided by a power transmission company”.

“District administration will provide them every possible assistance for setting up setting up casting yards track,” said ADM Nidhi Nivedita.

On Thursday MPMPCL’s managing director and principal secretary, Vivek Agrawal held a meeting with district administration officials to discuss ways to clear hurdles in metro rail project.
Agrawal asked metro rail officials to pay special attention to provide connectivity to metro rail’s station from BRTS bus stops.
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Besides, the proposed Inter-state Bus Terminal of IDA at Kumedi should be well connected with metro rail and a station should be developed there.

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Patna Metro | UDHD plan to send DPR for Patna metro to Centre next month

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Kanika Verma

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31/08/2018

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PATNA: The urban development and housing department (UDHD) have targeted to send the final detailed project report (DPR) for Patna metro rail project to the Centre in September.

he UDHD, which had earlier planned to submit the DPR by July 31^st, extended the deadline in light of Lohia Path Chakra project, which envisages construction of four underpasses on the stretch of Bailey Road between Lalit Bhawan and Patna high court.

As Saguna Mor-Bailey Road-Patna Junction-Mithapur alignment is proposed to pass through Bailey Road, consultants of RITES, the agency preparing DPR for metro rail project and those of Lohia Path Chakra project were asked to study each other’s project to make necessary changes in the metro rail alignment.

Sanjay Dayal special secretary in urban development and housing department, the nodal agency of the metro rail project said that “We are planning to shift the proposed metro rail tracks slightly north of the central alignment of Bailey Road between Hanuman Mandir and HC. This will avoid overlapping of the metro tracks with the underpasses proposed under Lohia Path chakra project as the Saguna Mor- Bailey Road-Patna Junction-Mithapur alignment is proposed to be underground”.

Dayal added the DPR was almost finalized after making necessary changes in the wake of the new metro rail policy of the Centre. A preliminary DPR for metro rail project was approved by the state cabinet on February 9 last year, but it was required to be revised after the Centre came up with a new metro policy.

The revised comprehensive mobility plan – a document envisaging guidelines for setting up other modes of rapid transit for Patna has also been prepared by National Institute of Technology (NIT), Patna and it forms a part of the revised DPR for the project.
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The metro rail proposal envisages two corridors in the first phase, covering a total distance of 31km. The first corridor will be developed on Saguna Mor-Bailey Road- Patna Junction-Mithapur bus stand route, covering a distance of 14.5km from the east to west. The second corridor will be a north-south corridor, which will run from Patna Junction to proposed bus stand at Bairiya on Patna-Gaya Road via Ashok Rajpath, Gandhi Maidan, and Rajendra Nagar Terminal, covering a distance of 16.5km.

The estimated expenditure for the metro rail project has been pegged at Rs 20,000 crore. According to sources, the Centre and state governments will contribute 20% of the project cost and the remaining 60% will be met by taking aid from financial agencies at a low-interest rate.

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Aluminium Rail Wagon to be made in Rae Bareily at MCF

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Darshana Shukla

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31/08/2018

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RCF — Rail Coach Factory (Representation Image)

New Delhi: Indian Railways will soon add another feather to its cap. Aluminium Rail Wagons to be introduced in railways for the first time in India. These will be made at the Rae Bareilly Morden Coach Factory (MCF).

The facility at Rae Bareily will start producing aluminum rail wagons. These wagons will be durable, lighter and most importantly corrosion resistant. This will be the first time in the country that Indian Railways will opt for the alternative wagon. The aim of initiating this is to improve and increase the efficiency of coaches. These light aluminum coaches would help in achieving higher speeds. They also last longer than the currently in use in Linke-Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches.

In urban India metro rail uses aluminum coaches. These will now become a defining feature in Indian Railways. This step is part of ushering modernization in Indian Railways.

During the second phase that proposes to manufacture around 500 coaches yearly, it is estimated an additional Rs 62 crore would be required.

For past 15 years, Aluminium coaches had been in use in Japan and Europe. A railway delegation has made a recommendation to adopt the same in the country from this year.

Railway official shared that returns from this project are estimated to be around 25-30 percent. The official further added that such a project becomes viable if the rate of return is more than 15 percent. The logic being that with the maintenance and manufacturing costs reducing, the rate of return gets higher.

Former Railway Board Chairman RK Singh shared that this is the right time to adopt aluminum rail wagons. With low maintenance and higher shelf life, it would prove to very good for Indian Railways.

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