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Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra government says rules followed for metro car shed

16/06/2018

Mumbai: The protest over building metro car shed at Aarey colony is slowing down Mumbai metro work. Residents and activists continue to protest construction of metro car shed in the locality. In what seems like some relief, Bombay High Court has reserved orders. Maharashtra government has communicated to the court that it has followed all statutory and environmental rules before starting construction work.
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All due consonance was taken prior to the work.

The land under dispute is the part of the green belt of suburban Goregaon. Metro car shed is proposed at Aarey colony, the shed is part of the Mumbai Metro rail project.

Ashutosh Kumbhakoni , the advocate general representing Maharashtra government told the communicated to the bench of justices S C Dharmadhikari and P D Naik that contrary to the allegations, the site of the proposed car-shed was not part of any Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) or reserved forest area.

The state government law officer also stated that the project was vetted by the state assembly. Car shed is not a bus stop that can be relocated or shifted as an when required, stated the legal team of government.

The law officer also added that the car shed project is well researched and thought about plan and it needs to be aligned with the metro rail tracks. The location has been fixed after several considerations. The advocate general shared that the construction work was approved with all statutory and environmental rules.

The petition is filed by Zoru Bhatena and others alleging that the Maharashtra government had illegally tailored the draft Development Plan 2034 for Mumbai to show what was formerly a green zone as that reserved for a car shed for the metro rail development. Kumbhakoni was responding to the petition filed by the social activist.

In what is seem like a relief the bench has reserved its judgement on the plea.

The 25 hectares land allocated for metro car shed under controversy is located the Aarey Milk Colony. This land has been allocated for setting up car shed and other allied services – part of the Mumbai Metro III (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) line.

The petitioners have claimed that previously, the said plot was reserved as a ‘no development zone’ and that any construction in the area is likely to demolish extensive green cover and lead to an ecological dent.

Both Kumbhakoni, and senior advocate Aspi Chinoy, who appeared for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corp (MMRC), told the HC that while Aarey is in the neighbourhood of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and is ecologically rich, it has certainly not been officially marked as no development zone or an ESZ.

The bench has said that the metro project is meant for public welfare but it is causing problem to commuters commuting in that area. The judges said that this bench will decide whether or not any ecological rules were flouted while allotting the said land for the car shed project.

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Dr E. Sreedharan | The Man who brings India’s Metro dream into reality

Priyanka Sahu

16/06/2018

E_Sreedharan — India celebrate 86th Birthday of Metro Man on 12 june

Apart from Delhi, in some other cities of the country, Metro is also making people’s life easier at their own pace. The speed of the metro has not only reduced the distances but also provided a very comfortable way of transportation to the people. E. Sreedharan, who is known as Metro Man, played a key role in bringing this revolution in the country as a metro. He was born on June 12, 1932. Let’s know today we find some interesting things related to them …

Biography | Early Life

E. Sreedharan was born on 12 June 1932 Kerala in Palakkad district.His early education took place from Palakkad’s Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School. He studied college from the Victoria College in Palghat. Education of Civil Engineering from Government Engineering College Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.

After completing engineering studies, Metro Man taught at ‘Government Polytechnic’ in Kozhikode. There he used to teach civil engineering subjects. After this he worked as a trainee in the Bombay Port Trust. In 1953, he passed the Indian Engineering Service (IES) examination and in December 1954 he was appointed as the Probationary Assistant Engineer in South Railway.

Contribution In Metro And Railway Industries

Kolkata Metro: The responsibility of planning, design and implementation of the country’s first Metro Kolkata Metro was entrusted to them. In 1970, he laid the foundations of the country’s first metro in Kolkata. He was removed from the Kolkata metro rail project in 1975.

Cochin Shipyard: In October 1979, Sreedharan joined the Cochin Shipyard. The performance of the Cochin Shipyard was quite bad at that time which got the benefit of Metro Man’s experience, efficiency and discipline. E. Shridharan rejuvenated the Cochin Shipyard. In 1981, the first ship of the Cochin Shipyard was ‘MV Rani Padmini’ in which he had a big role. It is worth mentioning that the construction project of MV Rani Padmini was hanging in the Cochin Shipyard for a long time, which got momentum when E. Shridharan joined the Cochin Shipyard.

Konkan Railway: In July 1987, he was made General Manager in Western Railway and in July 1989 a member of the Railway Board. He was about to retire in 1990 but he was appointed on contract for the post of Chief Managing Director of Konkan Railway. The Konkan Railway project created several records under his leadership.

Other Metro:
In 1997, he was made the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). His age was 64 years at that time. The then Chief Minister of Delhi Sahib Singh Verma had appointed him.After retiring from the Delhi Metro, he was appointed Chief Advisor to the Kochi Metro Rail and Lucknow Metro Rail. He has worked to advise the Jaipur Metro and he is also associated with other Metro Rail projects being created in the country. These include two proposed Metro projects of Andhra Pradesh-Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

Metro Man Title
After the success of the Delhi Metro and the work that was developed by Sreedharan, there was a lot of discussion of his name and achievements in the media and he was given the informal title of ‘Metro Man’.

Achievement

E.Shridharan has been honored with many awards and honors for his achievements, in which some are important.

In 2001, the Indian government awarded him Padma Shri and
In 2018 Padma Pibhushan
In 2005 the French government honored him with the Night of the Legion of Honor.
In 2013, he got TKM 60 Plus Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2013.
It’s a matter of year 1964. Due to a storm in Taminladu, the Pamban bridge that connects Rameshwaram with Tamil Nadu broke. Railway gave 6 months to repair and repair the bridge, but Sreedharan’s boss asked to complete this work in just three months and Sreedharan was assigned the task. Sreedharan surprised everyone by completing this work in just 46 days. He was given the ‘Railway Minister Award’ for this achievement.

Books on his professional life

There are two books written on his biography, the first book titled as “India’s Railway Man – A Biography of E. Sreedharan” is written by Rajendra B. Akhlekar has worked with most of the news paper like Mumbai, Hindustan times, Mid-Day, The Sunday observer, and The Daily with having 21 year of experience.

Railway Man E Sridharan — India’s Railway Man is inspirational book on E Sreedharan, known as ‘Metro Man’

And the second book titled as “Karmyogi – A biography of E. Sreedharan”, written by M.S. Ashokan and published it on 24th December 2015 by portfolio. who is one of the known journalist of India having more than 20 years of experience who lived in Kochi.

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Haryana Government Approves High-speed bullet train project

Priyanka Sahu

16/06/2018

On 15 June Haryana government agree on High speed rail transit project which will connect the transportation facility of people residing area between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to the Rajasthan –Haryana border area near Shahjahanpur –Neemrana –Behrrod.This was one of the result of discussion held in recently meeting Chaired by Minister Manhor Lal Khattar.In this meeting they were discussion on done on several issues .In which Haryana government gave its nod for High –speed rail transit through which they will get most beniffited.

This project covers 100km from Delhi to Haryana-Rajasthan border, project cost for phase 1 is approximately Rs 25,000 crore at which will connect the line till Shahjahanpur-Behrod.The project will start from an elevated section Delhi region which will run from Gurgaon to Lt Atul Katarya chowk by enhancing the route to signature tower chowk and proceeding to NH-48 upto Rajiv Chowk an official data says .

Further it would emerge the above the ground even up to IMT Manesar and moves underground beyond Kherki Daula and alignment would move along the highway before entering to Rajasthan through Dharuhera, Rewari and Bewal.

The Project is carrying out by NCR Transport Corporation (NCRTC), with a joint venture of the government of India and government u.p, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.the project work will start from by March 31, 2019 and complete project report will be detail project report (DPR) by NCRTC.

“This project will help in economic development, transport facility for people, increase investment through Regional Rapid Transit System, said Mr Khattar.

This project will also work along Dwarka Expressway till sector 2. All techno feasibility study will be done by Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC). Gurugram Metropolitan Development (GMD) Authority will construct two line which will connect along new road from Basai Chowk till dividing road of sector 101/104.

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Nagpur Metro | FOBs in Nagpur, Ajni to be connected with Metro stations

Darshana Shukla

16/06/2018

Nagpur: Making commuting easy for public, the authorities in Nagpur have chalked out a plan to connect the Foot Overbidges (FOBs) of Ajni and Nagpur Railway Stations with Nagpur metro stations. This is a significant move as it will extend more facilities to commuters. With FOBs connected to metro stations, riders will be able to move freely and reach the railway and metro stations without any hurdle or transport.

This will also save time of passengers who have to get down from railway to reach metro or vice-versa. Taking steps in setting up the FOBs connectivity, Rail India Technical & Economic Service (RITES) had given Detail Project Report (DPR) of proposed second phase of ‘Majhi Metro’ project in Nagpur. The aim is to boost public transport facilities in rural part of Nagpur district.

As per details Phase II will be covering rural areas of Nagpur district and will be act as an addition to the ongoing first phase work. RITES have worked as expert consultant for designing and drafting of the DPR. The report has been submitted to the authorities after studying all facets concerning the second phase. The proposed Phase will be covering a stretch of 48.3 km length with 35 stations planned.

The work on Maha Metro Nagpur is going well and is as per the schedule. The first phase of work is meeting all its timelines and authorities expect to roll out the operation soon. In Phase I there are 40 stations that will cover a stretch of 41.7 Km and has four corridors.

Once Phase I and II are completed, Nagpur city will have a Nagpur metro network spread across 89 Km with 73 stations. With this development commuters will be able to travel easily from one part of Nagpur to another within short period of time. Common public will have access to comfortable and swift transport.

Taking connectivity to another step, the Ajni and Nagpur Railway Stations will be connected with metro stations via FOBs. This will make commuting easy and faster for commuters in Nagpur and those coming from outside.

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Microsoft CityNext Partner of the year 2018 Award goes to Bentley System

Priyanka Sahu

15/06/2018

MRTC will complete its project on time within budget by 2022 in collaboration with Bentley system and Microsoft. Kuala Lumpur is one of the highest population densities city of Malaysia. Malaysian living in Kalang Valley have faced 280 million hours stuck in jams, public transport will be increase up to 40% by 2018.Which is one of the challenging task for MRTC but completing the project by using Bentley System emphasis MRTC to complete project on time and emphasis the life of people living in Klang valley region by connecting citizen, RM 20 billion potentially saved per year, transform Kuala Lumpar into green city, 130,000 employment opportunity created, economic impact, digitalization, new skill job. This is the first metro project in Asia Pacific which will help in ensuring greater collaboration including efficiency with the help of building information modelling (BIM) methodologies.2 million people will be benefitted by new Sungai Bulah-Serdang-Putrajuya (SSP).

There are some other projects which has got successful result by using Bentley system .some of them are Design in counter current decantation, Blackfairs complex in London, Klang valley etc.

Bentley’s software solution has been used around the all over the world to improve performance of asset in infrastructure in order to enhance infrastructure which will help in sustaining economy as well as environment

2018 Microsoft CityNext year award

It is based on past year contribution in field of Microsoft based solution given by Microsoft partner. This year Microsoft recognizes Bentley system to work with MRTC on Malaysia based rail project as Microsoft city Next partner of the year. This year winner were chosen from 115 countries worldwide entrants were more than 2,600, it was announced in 39 countries.

Reaction of Bentley system CEO

He said that it was great honored to have such a prestigious award. Which works mainly for infrastructure development the best project is ever done in Asia is going to maintain by Mass Rapid Transit corporation (MRTC) is using Bentley system.

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

Priyanka Sahu

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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