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DMRC calls tender for train control and signalling & telecommunication of Mumbai Metro Line 2A, 2B & 7

New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) notified tender notice for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Train Control, Signalling and Telecommunication system for Mumbai Metro line 2A, 2B and 7 for Mumbai Metro Rail Investment Project.

MS01: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Train Control & Signalling and Telecommunication system for Mumbai metro line 2A, 2B and 7.

The Tender Document shall be available for sale during office hours (IST 1030 hrs. to IST 1730 hrs.) from 21.05.2018 to 22.06.201 in the office of CGM/Contracts, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., 5th Floor, A-Wing, Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on 28th May 2018 at 15:00 hours IST at above mentioned address. Last to submit the Bid is fixed 25.06.2018.

Mumbai Metro Network
Mumbai Metro Rail Network (Source: MMRDA)

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is the Owner of the
Project and the Executing Agency for the proposed financing from Asian development Bank (ADB). MMRDA has entered into an Agreement with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited
(DMRC) for carrying out the procurement process and implementing this contract on
behalf of MMRDA.

Delhi Metro services not available from 03:00pm onwards today at four metro stations

New Delhi: After receiving directives from Delhi Police, Delhi Metro Services will not be available at four metro stations. The four metro stations where the services will be not be available include Khan Market Metro station (on Line-6 i.e, Central Secretariat to Badarpur), Udyog Bhavan, Jor Bagh (on Line-2 i.e, HUDA City Centre to Jahangirpuri) and Race Course.

The four metro stations will be closed from 03:00 PM onwards today for public till further directions. Commuters travelling on either of four routes can take note of the update and plan their travel accordingly.

The Delhi Police has only asked to close down four metro stations; services at other metro stations will be available as per the regular schedule.

Chennai Metro | Safety inspection of CMRL’s Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro line begins

Chennai: The team headed by the commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) has started its inspection drive for the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) from Monday morning onwards. In the first phase the team will begin inspection of the upline between Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro lines.

The upline Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro line is approximately 5.62km stretch. Whereas, the downline which is 2.5km falls between Central Metro and Nehru Park will also be checked by the team. The inspection will be also cover the 4.5km stretch that falls between Little Mount and AG-DMS, once the inspection for Shenoy Nagar-Central Metro lines are done.

K A Manohar, Railway safety commissioner, southern circle in a press briefing before the inspection had communicated that various parameters are inspected like the passenger safety as well as other amenities offered to commuters. The team will carry out checks of stations, firefighting systems, tunnels and calibration of the trains.

Railway safety commissioner will authorise the operation of the new lines once the inspection is over and satisfactory. These inspections are mandatory procedure before the officials authorise operations of the metro lines.

If the report of inspection meets all necessary parameters commuters will have a huge relief. They will then be able to board direct train from Central metro to Koyambedu and Airport through stations on the Poonamallee High Road.

As per further update the Central and the upper track that connects Egmore Metro with Nehru Park will also be inspected alongside with the public space level. The lower track linking Washermenpet on one side and Anna Salai on the other is yet to be completed.

Chennai Metro | CMRL to soon get a direct train from Central metro to airport

Chennai: In a bid to offer hassle free travel to commuters of metro rail, the authorities are mulling to offer direct train connectivity from Central Metro to airport. In order to initiate the project, Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) will first conduct inspection of the Shenoy Nagar line to the Central stretch this week. In second phase Little Mount to AG DMS stretch will be inspected by the end of the week.

A detailed project report will be prepared post inspection to decide on the feasibility of the plan.

The report will be handed over to Metro Rail authorities who will then take a call on the project. The final announcement will be made after the reports are scrutinized and necessary changes are carried to be incorporated before the project is officially launched for the public.

Chennai Metro has been used by over 34,000 commuters on a daily basis and the number of commuters is likely to touch one lakh once the Chennai Central project is made operational. As per the initial reports during the peak hours on the Central to Airport route, the frequency of train is expected to be five minutes. This is to ensure that commuters don’t have to wait for long to board the metro.

The Chennai Central metro project is one of the most awaited by commuters from Egmore. The reason being that many trains depart from Tamil Nadu from the main stations; besides the Egmore bus terminus in the vicinity attracts large number of commuters. At the Egmore suburban railway junction over one lakh commuters come on a daily basis.

With the new metro line at the Central line project now catching momentum, commuters are hoping for a hassel free travel from the suburban railway station. The commute though costly will save a lot of time and also help in streamlining the traffic in the area. With metro rail just walking distance from the railway station, travellers can off board the train and take metro to their desired route within few minutes.

Meerut Metro | RRTS project trumps metro rail project of city, no work on metro project

Meerut: While the process of Rapid Rail is accelerating these days, the Meerut Metro rail project is currently making dust in the files. Meerut Development Authority is arranging Rs 10 crore for contributing on the instructions of Commissioner Prabhat Kumar for Rapid Rail. National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has asked the Authority to provide funds for the earliest while the Meerut Metro is waiting for the central government’s approval. MDA Vice President Sahab Singh said that MDA to contribute Rs 10 for Rapid Rail, as initial fund and the will be paid soon. At present, the revised DPR of Meerut Metro i.e. pending before the Central Government for approval, after approval from the UP Cabinet.

The work on Central government’s ambitious Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Project is going very fast. The centre is ready to fund Rs. 32,000 crore for this rapid rail project. Recently, tender of civil work has also been opened for construction of 4 stations between Duhai from Sahibabad. After Ghaziabad, the NCRTC has started a large scale survey to finalize the alignment of the manufacturing firm in Meerut. The corporation is in touch with the State Government for land acquisition, soon the process of land acquisition will be started.

Meerut Development Authority (MDA) has to arrange Rs 10 crore for as initial fund for the RRTS project. MDA VC Sahab Singh said that this money will be given to the NCRTC soon for the funding of the installation fund. Let the Ghaziabad Development Authority pay 40 crores to NCRTC.

Important things about Delhi – Meerut Rapid Rail Transit Project:-

  • Rapid Rails will cover a total distance of 90.6 km.
  • 60 km track will be elevated and rest 30 km will be underground.
  • Rapid Route will decide the underground distance of 10 km in Delhi and 20 km in Meerut.
  • In the first phase, 52 km will be started from Sahibabad to Pratapur.
  • The second phase will be started from Vaishali to Sarai Kala Khan.
  • The third phase will be started  from Paratapur to Modipuram.
  • Rapid rails will run at 5.5 meter height from the road.
  • The maximum speed of Rapid Rail will be 180 kmph.
  • The average speed of Rapid Rail will be 80 kmph.
  • The distance from Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan will cover in 62 minutes.
  • Each coach will be AC with seating capacity of 225 passengers.

Nearly 2 months ago, revised DPR of Meerut Metro has been sent to the Central Government for approval. At present, the Metro project is on threshold of the Central Government for approval. In the meantime, due to the arrival of Rapid Rail Project, the nature of the metro has also become smaller in Meerut. At the moment, metro rail project between Shraddhapuri and Medical College is proposed in second phase. Since the last two months, no correspondence has been done with the Meerut Development Authority by the government.

Kanpur Metro | LMRC seeks NOC from Center to start construction work

Highlights

  • Kanpur Metro construction work will start after getting NOC from Central government
  • Tata Projects and Afcons have submitted their bids for the construction of Priority Section of Rs. 734 crores project cost
  • Lucknow Metro officials engaged in completing tender process for the metro project
  • According to RITES, they will get center’s approval in this month

Kanpur: Even after the tendering of construction of priority section of Kanpur Metro, the construction work of the Metro stations will not be started right now. Actually, the construction of Elevated Viaduct of Priority Corridor and 9 Metro Stations can be started only after getting the NOC from the Central Government. RITES and LMRC officials are expecting NOC in this month.

Kanpur Central Railway Station
Kanpur Central Railway Station

Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) had made tender calls in February to construct 9 Metro stations and Viaduct between IIT Kanpur to Motijheel under the priority section of Kanpur Metro. In addition to Tata Projects, AFCONS has also submitted its bid in response to tender notice issued by LMRC. Technical Bid has opened now. According to LMRC officials, who took charge of Kanpur Metro Rail Project, financial bid of tender have not yet opened. After technical evaluation, opening of financial bid take about 20 days. In spite of this, LMRC will not award work to any company to start work till the NOC from Central Government not issued.

According to the LMRC officials, RITES has prepared the revised detailed project report (DPR) of Kanpur Metro according to the new metro rail policy 2017. According to the RITES, the State Government has approved the revised DPR on December 24 last year. The project also has 50 percent stake in the Central Government. Due to which the state government has sent the proposal to the Central Government for approval.

According to the RITES official, Kanpur Metro has to get NOC from central government in this month. However, this project has not yet received a green signal from the Central Government. The Institute of Urban Transport (IUT) has sent the observation report on Kanpur Metro Rail Project to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) twice. The replies were sent by LMRC. No observation or query has come right now. Due to this, LMRC officials are hoping to get the NOC from the Central Government in this month. LMRC officials said that Technical and Financial bid of priority section will also be evaluated. As soon as the NOC of the Central Government gets, the construction work of the Viaduct and Metro stations can be started.

“Two years ago the observation report were sent by Institute of Urban Transport of Central Government to LMRC. Those who have been answered. No queries were made again. It is expected that NOC will be received from the Central Government in this month according to timeline set by RITES”, said Ravi Jain, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation.

Kanpur Metro Project Summary:

  • Priority Section – IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel
  • Works – Construction of 9 Metro Stations, Elevated Viaduct.
  • Estimated Cost – Rs 734 crores
  • Completion Target – 24 Months (After issue of Letter of Award)
  • Elevated Station – IIT, Kalyanpur Railway Station, SPM Hospital, CSJM University, Gurudev Chowrah, Geeta Nagar, Rawatpur Railway Station, Halatal Hospital and Moti Jheel

Delhi Metro | DMRC’s Janakpuri West Metro station will get India’s longest escalator

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which has made a significant contribution in facilitating people to travel in Delhi, has made a new record. Actually, Delhi Metro has installed India’s longest escalator ever. This escalator is installed at the Janakpuri West Metro station of Magenta Line. So far, the Escalator located at Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport is the longest in India, with a length of 11.6 meters. At the same time the length of the Escalator at Janakpri West Metro station is 15.

6 meters. According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation spokesperson, its height is as much as a 5-story building. With the opening of new section between Kalkaji Mandir Metro and Janakpuri West, this escalator will start functioning.

India's largest Esclator at Janakpuri West Metro Station
Janakpuri West Metro Station gets India’s largest Escalator (Image: TOI)

The spokesman said that this work was not so easy. A special crane was procured for it to be made, which weighed 250 tons. Explain that this escalator is 17 meters below the ground level. Until then, the escalator at Kashmiri Gate was the longest. DMRC estimates that around 53,700 additional passenger will use interchange points. At present, this station uses about 15,000 passengers.

The world’s longest escalator (69 meters) is located in Russia’s St. Petersburg metro. The second number comes from Moscow (63 meters).

Explain that the safety of the 25.6 km new Metro section between Janakpuri West and Kalkaji temple has been done. It got green signal last week. There are 16 new Metro stations in this section, two stations, Hauz Khas and Janakpuri West will provide interchange facility to the passengers.

With the opening of this section, many areas of Vasant Vihar, Munirka, IIT, Greater Kailash, Chirag Delhi and South Delhi will be on the map of Delhi Metro. Also, the distance between the capital’s Noida and West Delhi will decrease. Apart from this, Terminal-I of Indira Gandhi International Airport will also get the Metro link for the first time.

Varanasi Metro | RITES completes DPR for metro rail project in Varanasi City

Highlights:

  • RITES completed DPR of Metro Project in Varanasi
  • After survey of project, RITES also completed the survey of the routes in the city
  • 29.4 km metro route will cost Rs 17000 Crore

Varanasi: The RITES Limited has almost completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Varanasi Metro Rail project in PM’ Narendra Modi’s parliamentary area i.e. Varanasi. After a month-long survey, RITES has completed the survey of the routes in the city. After the survey of the routes, the rights will submit the interim report to the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA). After that VDA will send the final report to the Government after complete drafting.

Varanasi Transport
Varanasi, the Ancient City

The Government had directed the RITES and VDA to prepare the revised DPR by December 30. The Vice President of the VDA invited the team of  RITES two times by writing a letter. After that the Principal Secretary fixed the date of submission of the DPR to 31 January. The revised DPR will be sent to the Government by May 30. VDA Vice President Rajesh Kumar told that the RITES has completed the survey. RITES will also submit an interim report by next week.

He further explained that RITES had prepared the DPR for running a metro train in 29.4 km last year with the help of VDA, at a cost of around 17 thousand crore. But the central government, returning the DPR to the State, asked to make a proposal again as per the new Metro Rail Policy 2017. Now the Yogi Government is engaged in preparing revised DPR with the help of RITES.

In view of visit of the high population traffic daily, RITES has also been explored to connect the metro with the ghats. The team has done a survey to connect the metro to the proposed inter-model station at Kashi station. They also planning to make the station and terminal in the front of ghat.

Connecting the metro in the Ramnagar city will get its speed.

Indian Railways and Nagpur Metro plans to run metro train on broad gauge track

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that there is a plan to run a metro on Broad Guage railway line. The minister told reporters here that a memorandum of undertaking (MoU) is being prepared to sign between Nagpur Metro and Indian Railways.

Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that there is a plan to run a metro on ‘Broad Gauges’ railway line

Gadkari further said that this was his idea which the Railways has approved. Gadkari thanked the Coal and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and said, “First time this is going to be used in Nagpur.” He said that this Nagpur metro will run on the broad gauge railway line is suburban cities like Kotla, Bhandara, Ramtek and Wardha (satellite town ).

“Nagpur Metro and Indian Railways will sign the Memorandum of Understanding after this about Karnataka elections”, he added.

There will be four coaches in this air-conditioned metro train and it will run at 100 kilometers per hour. Gadkari said, “The speed of passenger rail is 60 kilometers per hour, which is 30 kilometers per hour before stopping at the station.

It takes time to increase it. That is why I asked them to stop the passenger rail.

Patna Metro | Bihar Govt. plans to form Patna Metro Rail Corporation in line with DMRC

Patna: The Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) will be formed on the lines of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This corporation will also look after the work of construction and maintenance of metro rail project in Patna. The Urban Development and Housing Department has sent proposals to the Finance Department regarding the formation of Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC). Once approved by the finance department, the proposal will go to the state cabinet, where the process of formation of the corporation will start after acceptance.

Patna Metro Route Map
Patna Metro Tentative Rout Map (Source: Wikipedia)

The work of Patna Metro Rail Project is currently being seen by the Town Development and Housing Department. Presently, the process of setting up of revised DPR of Patna Metro is underway in collaboration with NIT (National Institute of Technology) and RITES.

The state government is expected to get the revised DPR this month. After this the DPR will be sent to the Central Government for approval. Upon receipt of approval from Centre, the proposed PMRC will start tendering process for construction work of Patna Metro Rail Project.

According to pre-determined DPR, the cost of the 31 km long Patna Metro project was estimated to Rs16,960 crore. The 16 km part of the Patna Metro will be underground and rest 15 km of route will on surface (ground level). After the start of work in 2018-19, it is expected to be completed by 2021-22.

It is not yet determined that when the work will be start on the route of metro rail project as per revised DPR.

However, according to officials the construction of six km route from Mithapur to Interarial Bus Stand in Bariya can be started first on priority basis. The state is planning to start work on between Satna Marg and Patna junction route.

What will be next now-

Modified DPR to be submitted to the Central Government by May 31. Central Government will evaluate DPR and sent NOC to State Government. It may take two to three months to get the principle consent. On receipt of consent, selection of SPV and formation of PMRC will be started through tendering process. Work will be start within 3 months after laying foundation of Patna Metro Rail project.

Progress till now-

– City Development and Housing Department passed resolution on June 18, 2013
– Suggestions from citizens invited till 11 November 2013
– On 28th January, 2015 the meeting took place at Investor Meet event
– Following the suggestion of investors, the state cabinet approves the project on February 09, 2016
– On May 20, 2015, the presentation of Patna Metro to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
55 Railway stations were proposed on five routes in the old DPR prepared by RITES.
– Proposal for amendment to DPR after the new metro policy of the Central Government on September 16, 2017
– Responsibility given to amend the DPR to NIT and RITES.