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Pune Metro | Maha Metro conducts Pre-bid meeting to build Pimpri-Swargate underground tunnel

15/06/2018

Nagpur: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) has held pre-bid meeting on Wednesday for clarifying participating bidders about construction plan for underground tunnel between Pimpri-Swargate section of Pune Metro Rail Project.

As per Brijesh Dixit mentioned on 4 April regarding this project and time taken to start work had brought in action to build underground tunnel which will cost Rs 2,5000 crore from Pimpri-Swargate station.

He further said that once the bidder participation is done after issuing the tender then ground work will start.
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In first phase of meeting the discussion was done on project which runs from Agriculture College to Budhwar Peth (Kasba Peth Station). In which seven private firms has shown interest. In pre-bid meeting of first phase the discussion was also done on pre-bid meeting for second Phase to know exact number of interested one. They also mention about proper monitoring of construction impact like vibration etc.

As per the planned total project is to connect 6-km stretch which will include two phase to complete this project from Agriculture college to swargate by December 2020.Maha-Metro line includes two line.

Approved route map of Pune Metro Rail Project

Line -1 (Pimpri- Chinchwad-Swargate):

15 Station whose total length 16.5km under which is elevated till 9 station and rest of 5 station are underground upto swargate.

Line-2 (Vanaz-Ramwadi) will have 16 station in which elevated cover 14.66 km.It will connect Line-1 and Line-3 at the Civil court interchange station.

The underground tunnel also includes set up of shafts one each at starting and ending station.

Tunnel construction main focus is on public safety, safety, reduce cost, inconvenience during construction. The dimensions of underground tunnel are 225m long 14.6m high and 20m wide the given data is approximate. The tunnel is having concrete like shape which will ease the running of metro.

Some main points should be kept while constructing tunnel which has been suggested by various expert in order to reduce the risk of damage chances, some of the points are pressure-water pipelines which is crossing the proposed cut area must be provided by safety valve on both sides of cut.

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Kochi Metro | KMRL offers free metro ride on June 19 on first anniversary

Darshana Shukla

15/06/2018

Kochi: On June 19 commuters in Kochi who have yet not taken their first ride in the metro train should hitch a ride on this date. The surprise is that you won’t have to pay a penny to travel in metro on June 19. Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) as part of its first anniversary celebrations is offering free rides to riders.

In fact, the officials are also waving off the issuance and annual fees for those who purchase Kochi-1-card starting from June 15 – June 30. This and lot more surprises are rolled out for passengers who use the public transport to commute.

Passengers will get to boot unlimited rides on June 19. As per managing director of KMRL, A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish the entire day will be free for riders. Other incentives that will be offered include wavier of ₹75 annual fee and ₹150 on the issuance fee for those buying Kochi-1 pre-paid smart card from June 15 to June 30 he added.

There is are week-long celebrations that are being planned out to celebrate the completion of one-year of Kochi Metro. The metro rail project was made operation on June 17 in 2017 and was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The celebrations will begin at Edappally metro station on Sunday where a huge cake will be cut in a gala function.

Other attractions planned on Sunday include a magic show themed ““Time Traveller – Magic Metro” by noted magician Gopinath Muthukad. The show will be staged at Edappally station. Other cultural events are going to be hosted at Maharaja’s College Ground and Aluva stations as well. Commuters travelling from June 15 to 18 will get a chance to participate in lucky draw.

Eco-friendly activities are also part of the celebrations. All the 500 employees of KMRL employed at the Muttom coach maintenance yard plant will be planting trees at their factory premises. Each tree will be named after the employee and the workforce will be encouraged to look after them.

Vacant spots at the yard will be utilised for organic farming. This is to sensitise people on the need to be sustainable. Kudumbasree and security personnel manning stations too will be commemorated.

The KMRL will also be coming out with an innovative coffee-table book titled ‘Kochi Metro 365’. The book will be released by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. The book will chronicle metro’s influence on commuters in Kochi in last one year.

Win Prizes too

There is also a photo content where in commuters can capture Kochi Metro in their photographs and stand a chance to win prizes. The theme of the contest is ‘Nammude Kochi Metro’ showcases how Kochi Metro has positively influenced the lives of Kochi citizens, and changed the way this city will be remembered forever. The aim is to create a stunning collection of images that showcases the transformative impact of Kochi Metro on the culture of Kochi city and its people. The best images will be featured in the Kochi Metro 365 Coffee-table book to be released to celebrate the first year of Kochi Metro operations. Contestants can choose themes that portray the transformative impact of Kochi Metro from within or outside the Kochi Metro premises. Winners will get cash awards worth Rs. 1.5 Lakhs.

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MMRDA plans to terminate contact with present Monorail operator SCOMI

Kanika Verma

15/06/2018

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has planned to issue a termination letter to scomi engineer, the supplier and operator of Mumbai monorail coaches.On the other the MMRDA is planning to float a tender in the next two months for 12 more new monorail trains.This time the supply tender will not operate the contract for the operations and maintain of new coaches.From chembur to Wadala and Wadala to Jacob circle this project was taken up in two phases .On February 14^th, the 8.8 km monorail stretch in the first phase was opened.

In the starting of this year the MMRDA issues a new tender calling for bidders. It was mainly done to take over from scomi to operate and maintain the monorail. This decision was mainly taken because there were a number of maintainence related issues like frequent break-downs, jamming of doors and a major fire that broke out in November 2017 which burned two coaches a station building and platform were damaged too. The total loos was about 33 crore and after that incident monorail is not in operation.

China railway rolling stock corporation, BYD as well as Canada’s bombardier could be global manufactures for these trains. But still the MMRDA has officially not commented on any of these articles.

The winning bidder that is to operate and maintain the mono-rail was emerged as IL&FS. But yet they are not confirmed or awarded the contract as due to the difference in cost quoted by IL&FS. IL&FS estimated the O&M cost at 1,000 crore while IL&FS raid bid 2,000 crore.

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Kochi Metro | KMRL makes Skywalk from metro to LULU Mall to make it easy for public

Richa Bhateja

14/06/2018

skywalk connecting Lulu mall and Edapally metro station.(Image source: India Rail Info.)

Kochi: A well know mall Lulu in Edapally, Kochi is the first business establishment to connect with Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.(KMRL). A skywalk connecting mall with metro station opened for public on 14th June 2018, Thursday by managing director APM Mohammed Hanish. Kochi marked a new achievement before it’s first anniversary with a great tie-up.

The connectivity is expected to bring down vehicular traffic at busy Edapally Junction and make it easier for the public to commute from metro station to mall and back. Skywalk will operate from 9am to 10pm.

According to the KMRL policy, the entire cost of direct connectivity, including civil work, lighting, additional lifts, shifting of utilities, ticketing office, security cabins and other modifications is borne by the mall as they were keen on having a skywalk link with a metro station. The land licence for the shadow area of the skywalk within the KMRL property equal to 99% of the market value of the land, and a license fee per annum for 35 years have to be paid in advance.

There will also be a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10 lakh, which will be refunded on the termination of the agreement, after deducting the estimated deduction costs or damages if any, metro sources said. The skywalk’s architecture resembles the Kochi metro coaches and makes you fell like a metro world. The structure costs of the skywalk is Rs. 5 crore, said a release issued by mall.
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There will also be a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10 lakh, which will be refunded on the termination of the agreement, after deducting the estimated deduction costs or damages if any, metro sources said. The skywalk’s architecture resembles the Kochi metro coaches and makes you fell like a metro world. The structure costs of the skywalk is Rs. 5 crore, said a release issued by mall.

After this brilliant idea by KMRL and Lulu Mall a couple of other business establishments like Chennai Silks are also in the process of connecting with metro stations through skywalks.

This step of tie-up made easy for people as they can now go to Lulu mall through they skywalk without exiting the metro station.

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Chennai Metro | CMRL offers to charge e-bikes and electric cars at metro stations

Darshana Shukla

14/06/2018

Tender invited to complete the remaining work in Chennai Metro Phase-I Project — Image Source: CMRL

Chennai: With the view to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, metro stations in India are racing up to offer electric charging facilities. After Hyderabad Metro, Chennai Metro is all set to set up infrastructure for powering e-bikes and e-cars at various metro stations. To offer this facility, Chennai Metro is expected to sign an agreement with Power Grid Corporation of India.

Power Grid Corporation signs MoU with Hyderabad Metro to set Electric Car Charging Stations near Metro Stations — Electric Car Charging Stations

The move to offer electric charging points at metro stations is tune with the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP). The aim of the plan is to accomplish national fuel security by promoting electric and hybrid in the country. Chennai Metro moving in the direction will soon be offering electric charging points at earmarked stations in first phase.

As per the officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) the EV charging points will be made available at St. Thomas Mount, Koyambedu, Alandur and Thirumangalam metro stations. Going a step further, CMRL is also in the process of procuring e-bikes and e-cards at each of these stations. As per initial plan, there will be 10 bikes and 5 e-cars at the stations.

With electric charging point, commuters will be able to charge their vehicles at one of the four stations. CMRL officials informed that they are mulling to offer last mile connectivity to commuters. The metro body will generate revenues by leasing out space to interested parties. They will also identify firms interested in supplying e-cars and e-bikes to commuters.

Currently Chennai Metro rail offers cycles at 12 stations. These include Ekkattuthangal, Nehru Park, Shenoy Nagar, Kilpauk and Pachaiyappa’s College. Motorbikes are available at the Thirumangalam and Chennai airport Metro Rail stations.

Commuters on the other hand have hailed the decision of CMRL on offering charging points. But they feel that there should be more number of mini buses and shared auto for several routes as it makes commuting easy.

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Delhi Metro | Centre decides to takeover Phase IV project of DMRC

Richa Bhateja

14/06/2018

hardeep-singh-puri — Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Urban Minister (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi: The cabinet ministers of central government finally decided to work ahead on Delhi Metro Phase IV project alone as the proposal has been pending with Delhi AAP government from last 2 years. Even after one-on-one meetings, there has been no response.

If the plan is successfully executed, it would be the first time in Delhi metro projects that the central government and Delhi government are equal shareholders. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister for housing and urban affairs quoted to media “Yes, we are moving ahead. He(Kejriwal) is leaving with no choice but to go alone. People of Delhi cannot be held to ransom”

“Yes, we are moving ahead. He(Kejriwal) is leaving with no choice but to go alone. People of Delhi cannot be held to ransom”, said Hardeep Singh Puri Union minister for housing and urban affairs while interacting with media.

Sources said the financial implication of the move are being worked out. “The Centre is aware that the move will be a violation of the 50-50 partnership model, but the intention to go ahead alone is mainly due to the sheer scale of the project. It will bring goodwill to the BJP,” sources said.

According to records, the file containing the proposal is estimated Rs 55,000 crore Phase IV project is under Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. According to an official in the Delhi transport department, under GST (Goods and service tax), the state government will have to pay more money than the Central government.

The official further said that in the future, the entire operational losses of the corridors will have to be tolerated by the Delhi transport department.

If the metro project is taken up by central government(BJP) it can cost a lot to AAP government during the time of elections.
The Delhi finance department surveyed that the government can give it’s approval only to four of the six proposed corridors. The AAP cabinet has still not taken up the observation of the finance department which can cost them a lot after some time.

The report stated that however, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is not in agreement with the observations of the finance department as the 22-km long Tughlakabad Aerocity line is not included in it.

The projects which got approved by the finance department after the observation of finance availability are Janakpuri West to R K Ashram line of 28.92 km, Inderlok to Indraprastha line of 12.58 km, Mukundpur to Maujpur line of 12.54 km and Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block line of 7.96 km.

“However, Metro has said leaving out the Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor will not be possible as it plans to build maintenance depot and related infrastructure on the corridor. Its exclusion makes the entire project unviable,” a transport department official said.

“However, Metro has said leaving out the Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor will not be possible as it plans to build maintenance depot and related infrastructure on the corridor. Its exclusion makes the entire project unviable,” a transport department official said.

The areas that will be covered by the proposed lines — Burari, Yamuna Vihar, Paschim Vihar, Rohini east, Mukarba Chowk and Andrews Ganj — house a large migrant population, the support of which played a major role in AAP’s rise to power.

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Hyderabad Metro | CEI completes OETS inspection, Ameerpet-MGBS section will open soon

Mamta Shah

14/06/2018

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) is all set to open metro services on Ameerpet-MGBS section. The trial run of the metro rail on the MGBS route from Ameerpet was successful. On this route, the electrification work on metro track along with Over Head Electric Traction System (OETS) was inspected by the Chief Electrical Inspector DVS Raju appointed by the Central Government. During the inspection, he expressed satisfaction over the success of the work.

Chief Electrical Inspector carried inspection of Overhead Electric Traction System in Ameerpet-MGBS section of Hyderabad Metro Rail Project

According to Hyderabad metro rail official, Electricity will be supplied from the 132 KV / 25 receiver station, built near MGBS, Miyapur for this traction system. An incoming power supply will be supplied from TS Transco’s 220 KV / 132 KV Main Sub station of Receiving Sub-Station (RSS).

The Hyderabad Metro officials informed that Metro Rail service will be started from LB Nagar to Ameerpet line in August this year. The necessary steps have been taken by the Metro authority to complete the trial run on this route in the end of July .

The date for commencement of Metro Rail service on this route will be officially announced by the government. To open metro services between Ameerpet and Hitech City in October and between MGBS and JBS in December, the metro official are working very hard and project work are in swing so that the Metro Rail service to the citizens of Greater Hyderabad can be provided within the scheduled target.
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Bangalore Metro | BMRC finds bidders to revive Kengeri Lake under CSR activity

Priyanka Sahu

14/06/2018

Highlights

This initiative will help in development of two popular lakes namely Kengeri Lake and Veerusandra Lake under CSR activities.
This project also help Bengaluru to get more tourist attraction and revenue generation opportunities
The residents of Bengaluru will get pleasant atmosphere and good environment near the both lakes which will play a crucial role in maintaining their health

Bengaluru: Now travellers to Mysore from the city will likely to see pleasant sight of all sides of Kengeri Lake. Earlier Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), it is now the turn of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) to take up rejuvenation of lakes to bring back to life.

BMRC is building a metro line to Kengeri and a huge station coming up opposite the 20 acre water body. The time period of completion is 12 month. BMRC will be investing 8.75 crore to rejuvenate and develop the lake, said an official source.
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After resolving few issues and encroachments in case of Kengeri Lake, after these were cleared with assistance of civil bodies Ramkey Evero Pvt Ltd was selected to prepare the detail project report after a tendering process.

BMRC found bidder to revive Kengeri Lake of 32 acre as part of Corporate Social responsibility activity. Bangalore even being an electronic city, focused on development of their natural resources. Recently Kengari and Veerusandra Lake being developed by BMRC. The project includes various task like cleaning and maintaining of lake as well as their water quality , aquatic life were taken into consideration,was also focused on public facility like jogging.

BMRC has faced a lot of challenges in finding bidder, the criteria to fulfill to be a good developer could not be achieved by BMRC in previous two bids it was completely unsuccessful. This time getting a bidder for lake development could give us a new ray of hope.

Delay in preparation of project report could be attributed in few factors. one of them was maintaining sewage problem which was directly linked to lake.

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BHEL and four foreign firms work on FAME scheme jointly

Priyanka Sahu

14/06/2018

New Delhi: On Tuesday the heavy industries minister Anant Geete said that the government is working on a collaboration model under which the Central PSU Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) with four other foreign firms to set metro coach development facility in the country. In which BHEL will have a 20% stake in the project while four foreign firm will have majority of stake. Like other countries in the world India has also embarked on electrifying its transport sector. The best example of this could been seen through recent achievement of Mumbai which has got 80 electric buses under FAME (Faster Adaptation and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme of Phase I, Nagpur has set up India’s first electric vehicle charging station.

Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete emphasis on development of electric vehicle in India.

So to obtain 100% electric mobility in India we need to focuse towards setup of more manufacturing sector in our country. China is our one of the biggest importer of lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries are one of the major source for electric mobility, which should be manufactured in our country.

The government is working on a collaboration model under which the Central PSU Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) with four other foreign firms to set metro coach development facility in the country. In which BHEL will have a 20% stake in the project while four foreign firm will have majority of stake. Like other countries in the world India has also embarked on electrifying its transport sector”, said Anant Geete, Heavy Industries Minister of Government of India.

We have also directed BHEL to make efforts towards manufacturing lithium ion batteries in India, Geete said.

In December last year, Department of Heavy Industries had sanctioned Rs. 440 crore to 11 states for procurement of electric vehicles as a pilot project under FAME scheme of India, will also now foray into metro rail coaches development business. BHEL has earned a profit of over Rs.1,500 crore and secured work orders worth Rs.1.18 lakh crore. As scope of thermal power sector has been found less, BHEL’s contribution in coach development could give a positive result.

According to Geete, under FAME I Delhi Government did not participate in tendering process for allotment of electric buses under which 22 original equipment manufacturers with 80 models are registered for availing demand incentive. Till 31 March, the government has given financial support (demand incentive) to 1,86,431 electric/hybrid vehicles and Fame II to be rolled after September this year primarily focus on utilizing electric vehicle for public transport in cities.

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Meerut Metro | LMRC invites tenders for engagement of Detailed Design Consultants

Mamta Shah

13/06/2018

Lucknow metro to run on airport-Munshipulia route

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) on behalf of Meerut Metro Cell invites open tenders on competitive basis from eligible applicants from all countries and all areas, who fulfills qualification criteria as stipulated in Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for proposed metro rail corridor between Shradhapuri Phase 2 and Jagriti Vihar Extn including Train Maintenance Depot of Meerut Metro Rail Project.

Contract MRDD-01: Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for Shradhapuri Ph-2 to Jagriti Vihar Extension of Corridor-2 of proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India; Consisting of 9.864 Km Elevated Section with 10 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 4.286 Km Underground Section with 03 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

The Chief Engineer/Contract, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited (LMRC) on behalf of Meerut Metro Cell called open tenders from the agencies for Detailed Design Consultancy of above work and expressed willingness to submit Tenders for the above contract (Contract No. MRDD-01), for the detailed design services and construction of depot yard for proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project.

Key Details for Contract No. MRDD-01

Scope of Work: Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for Shradhapuri Ph-2 to Jagriti Vihar Extension of Corridor-2 of proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India; Consisting of 9.864 Km Elevated Section with 10 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 4.286 Km Underground Section with 03 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

Approximate cost of work: INR 20.00 Crore
Tender Security amount: INR 20.00 Lakh (Rupees Twenty Lakh only)
Completion period of the Work: 4 years (48 months)
Tender documents on sale: From 28.05.2018 to 25.06.2018 (between 09:30 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs) on working days
Tender document cost: INR 23600/- (inclusive of 18% GST)
Last date of seeking clarification: 29.06.2018
Pre-bid Meeting: 04.07.2018 at 1100 hrs
Last date for submission of tender document: 31.07.2018 up to 15.00 hrs
Tender opening date & time: 31.07.2018 at 16.00 hrs

Tender documents can be purchased from and submitted to the office of:
Chief Engineer/Contract,
Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation,
Administrative Building, Vipin Khand,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
(E-mail: cecontractlmrc@gmail.com)

Click the below links to download and read complete notice inviting tender:

NIT for Contract No. MRDD-01

For more details, please click here or write to editor@metrorailnews.in

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