New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invites open e-tenders from agencies on international competitive bidding (ICB) basis for the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 36 numbers standard gauge cars for its Airport Express Line. The estimated cost of tender is Rs. 3960 million (excluding taxes).
The deadline to submit bids is 15th March 2018. The procurement of these cars will be funded by DMRC.
How to participate?
Bidders are required to enroll on the e-Procurement module of the Central Public
Procurement Portal (URL: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app) by clicking on the link
“Online bidder Enrollment” on the CPP Portal which is free of charge.
As part of the enrolment process, the bidders will be required to choose a unique
username and assign a password for their accounts.
Bidders are advised to register their valid email address and mobile numbers as part of
the registration process. These would be used for any communication from the CPP
Portal.
Upon enrolment, the bidders will be required to register their valid Digital Signature
Certificate (Class II or Class III Certificates with signing key usage) issued by any
Certifying Authority recognized by CCA India (e.g. Sify / nCode / eMudhra etc.), with
their profile.
Only one valid DSC should be registered by a bidder. Please note that the bidders are
responsible to ensure that they do not lend their DSC’s to others which may lead to
misuse.
Bidder then logs in to the site through the secured log-in by entering their user ID /
password and the password of the DSC / e-Token.
For more information regarding submitting online bids may be obtained at https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app
The Delhi Airport Metro Express (DAME) is now operated by DMRC from New Delhi Metro Station to Dwarka Sector 21, linking the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Existing Eight six-car trains supplied by CAF Beasain were imported from Spain.
At present the line supports a speed of 80 km/hr providing for a 19-minute journey from New Delhi station to the Airport station.
Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) bagged an award for undertaking and implementing Lucknow Metro – one of the smartest transport initiative of the Government. LMRC has been awarded with the ET Now CSR Leadership Award 2018 under the “Smart Transport Initiative”.
It is yet another achievement for Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation which speaks a volume about the sincere efforts of Lucknow Metro for providing the Mass Rapid Transit system (MRTS) to the people of Lucknow in less than three years.
This award was given on 18.02.2018 by Dr. R.L Bhatia, Chief Editor and Founder, World CSR Day to Smt. Pushpa Bellani, Company Secretary, Lucknow Metro in a function organised by ET Now at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This event was attended by dignitaries from different sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, road transport, technology, healthcare, education, banking, agriculture, etc.
Mumbai: Virgin Hyperloop One announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track.
Virgin Group Founder and Virgin Hyperloop One Chairman Sir Richard Branson announced the Framework Agreement in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to begin the development of the route. This historic signing at the Magnetic Maharashtra event was also attended by Virgin Hyperloop One board members and key investors Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and Group Chairman of DP World, and Ziyavudin Magomedov, Chairman of Summa Group.
Recognizing the Maharashtra government’s contribution to the country’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “51 per cent of total investments in India have come to Maharashtra, and the state is attracting global investors. The state’s overall development in the past few years is a shining example of change thinking and improving conditions in the country. Maharashtra government was ahead of all other Indian states in terms of infrastructure spend and the state is on its way to achieving its bold vision of a trillion dollar economy.”
Hyperloop (Photo: Hyperloop One)
“I believe Virgin Hyperloop One could have the same impact upon India in the 21st century as trains did in the 20th century. The Pune-Mumbai route is an ideal first corridor as part of a national hyperloop network that could dramatically reduce travel times between India’s major cities to as little as two hours,” said Sir Richard Branson. “Virgin Hyperloop One can help India become a global transportation pioneer and forge a new world-changing industry.”
The hyperloop route will link central Pune, Navi Mumbai International Airport, and Mumbai in 25-minutes, connecting 26 million people and creating a thriving, competitive megaregion. The high-capacity passenger and cargo hyperloop route eventually will support 150 million passenger trips annually, saving more than 90 million hours of travel time, and providing citizens with greater opportunities and social and economic mobility. The hyperloop system will also have the potential for the rapid movement of palletized freight and light cargo between the Port of Mumbai and Pune, creating a robust backbone for on-demand deliveries, supply chains, and next-generation logistics.
The Pune-Mumbai route could result in USD billion (INR ₹350,000 crores) in socio-economic benefits (time savings, emissions and accident reduction, operational cost savings, etc.
) over 30 years of operation, according to an initial pre-feasibility study completed by Virgin Hyperloop One. The 100% electric, efficient hyperloop system will ease severe expressway congestion and could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 150,000 tons annually.
“With Virgin Hyperloop One, we can create a sustainable infrastructure that will enhance the State of Maharashtra’s competitiveness and attract new investment and businesses,” said the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis. “The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop route will be an economic catalyst for the region and create tens of thousands of jobs for India’s world-class manufacturing, construction, service, and IT sectors and aligns with Make in India initiatives.”
The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project will begin with a six-month in-depth feasibility study which will analyze and define the route alignment including environmental impact, the economic and commercial aspects of the route, the regulatory framework, and cost and funding model recommendations. The feasibility study will build upon the findings of the pre-feasibility study signed in November 2017 between the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority and Virgin Hyperloop One.
The project will enter a procurement stage upon the successful completion of the feasibility study to determine the public-private partnership structure. Construction of the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop route would commence after procurement and will be completed in two phases, beginning with an operational demonstration track built between two points on the route. The demonstration track will be constructed in two to three years from the signing of the agreement and serve as a platform for testing, certifying, and regulating the system for commercial operations. The second phase will target to complete construction of the full Pune-Mumbai route in five to seven years. Future projects could also extend the route to link central Pune with the New Pune International Airport and Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai with Pune’s industrial economic zones.
“The Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project will ultimately be executed by a public-private partnership which will save taxpayer money while delivering a transport option that will help the State of Maharashtra support economic growth, improve sustainability, and meet the transport demands,” said Kiran Gitte, CEO of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
“We have always believed that India would be a tremendous market for hyperloop. The Pune-Mumbai route is one of the strongest economic cases we have seen to-date,” said Virgin Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd. “The State of Maharashtra has made a strong commitment to building the first hyperloop route in India. We are looking forward to partnering with the State as well as our partners to make the Pune-Mumbai route a reality.”
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) – a Joint Sector company of Govt of India and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and U.P, under the administrative control of Ministry of Urban Development, is mandated for implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project across the NCR of India, ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development through better connectivity and access.
NCRTC invites application from experienced persons for the following positions:-
Design Expert (Civil) – 1 post
Planing Expert (Civil) – 1 post
Architect – 1 post
Manager/HR – 1 post
Last date to apply: 12 March 2018
Where to submit application form:
Career Cell, HR Department National Capital Region Transport Corporation 7/6, AMDA Building, Siri Fort Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has allocated around Rs 5,000 crore as its share towards ongoing Phase-II projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC) in budget. The government also made public the proposed length and route of Metro Phase-III for the first time.
According to a BMRC official, “The state has given us a contribution of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. We had requested for Rs 5,600 crore in this year’s budget.” The sum will be utilised towards ongoing Phase-II works.”
The 72.1 km Phase-II is an extension of all the four Phase-I lines as well as two new lines from Nagawara to Gottigere and the R V Road to Bommasandra line. The entire project costs Rs 26,405 crore out of which 55% is provided jointly by the Centre and the state and 45% is taken as loans. The Union budget also allocated funds for BMRC. This is the highest ever budgetary allocation for BMRC in the state budget.
In 2016, it was earmarked Rs 1,881 crore, while in 2017 it was allocated Rs 2,566.39 crore.
The Chief Minister also made public the proposed route map for Metro Phase-III. The budget specifies 105.55 km as its total length.
Sources said that the Metro line from JP nagar to KR Puram via Hebbal, Toll Gate to Kadabagere, Gottigere to Basavapura, R K Hegde Nagar to Aerospace Park, Kogilu Cross to Rajanakaunte, Bommasandra to Attibele and Ibaluru to Karmelaram is proposed to be taken up. Most of the proposed routes will be elevated. The exact costs are yet to be worked out, but it is likely to cost around Rs 20,000 crore.
Asked about the present status of the project for which BMRC is readying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) on its own, a senior official said, “The preparation of the DPR has just begun. Traffic analysis and detailed studies as well as the feasibility of the route will be analysed. Only then can the entire route be finalised.
” It is too early to specify any deadline for the project, he added.
The CM also reiterated that Metro Phase-II will be thrown open for commercial operations by end of March in 2021. Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Vijay Goel had announced this deadline in mid-January this year during his visit to the city.
Pune: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) said on Thursday that the project is not facing any financial crunch at present. Around Rs300 crore has been spent on the ongoing work on the two Metro corridors in the city and most of the expenses have been on civil work.
This project received budgetary allocation of Rs 582 crore for the current financial year. The Maha Metro has sought allotment of Rs 750 crore and for the next financial year (2018-19).
According to Maha Metro managing director Brijesh Dixit, the corporation was in talks with two foreign firms for loan and the agreement was expected to be finalized by June. The Union government’s department of economic affairs had posed the Pune Metro project to European Investment Bank and AFD France. The talks with both the institutions are under way.
According to Maha Metro official, the preliminary work pertaining to planning and designing on the Swargate multimodal hub had started. The plan would be executed without dismantling the existing flyovers and grade separator.
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for floating tenders for the metro project linking Silk Board and K.R. Puram, under Phase 2 (A). It also accorded approval for innovative financing initiatives of BangaloreMetro Rail Corporation Limited to raise money.
The BMRCL had signed an MoU with Intel India and Embassy Group to raise funds for construction of two metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bellandur.
The Cabinet decision will help the BMRCL to reach an agreement detailing terms and conditions with corporate entities based on the MoU.
The two corporate bodies have agreed to contribute ₹100 crore each to BMRCL payable in instalments, and they will get naming rights for a period of 30 years.
In other words, the corproate’s name will be prefixed to that of the station, like Embassy Kadubeesanahalli metro station. As per the terms of understanding, the companies will be offered 3,000 sqft space at the station for 30 years for retail purposes; advertisement space of 1,000 sq ft for the same period; and direct access from the concourse/ platform to the campus/ premises for 99 years.
A senior official of the BMRCL said, “Following the decision by the cabinet, the BMRCL will float a tender to execute the project.” The BMRCL is also in touch with other corporate bodies, real estate companies functioning along the stretch.
The Cabinet had earlier imposed a rider on the BMRCL that metro work on this line should commence only after it raised at least ₹250 crore through leasing of land, and received a commitment of another ₹250 crore through innovative financing.
The 17-km metro stretch will have 13 stations and is estimated to cost ₹4,202 crore. The State government had asked the BMRCL to raise ₹1,100 crore through innovative financing to implement the project.
Chennai: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to invest Rs 400 crore to start work on its phase-II by floating tenders for three consultants to design civil structures and prepare drawing for execution of civil, architectural, track and other works.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting wherein tenders will be floated to design the alignment of both elevated and underground structures as well as proposed Madhavaram depot.
Chennai Metro Rail will fund the project. The cost will be adjusted once the project is approved. Similarly, Chennai Metro Rail will also start the geo-technical investigation for the second phase and tenders in this regard will be floated soon, sources added.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that only 50 per cent of the phase-II of Metro Rail will be initially funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and tenders are likely to be awarded in this financial year.
Chennai Metro Rail had already submitted a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) seeking Rs 80,000 crore for implementing the second phase which will have three corridors. These include Madhavaram-Siruseri, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT)-Lighthouse and Madhavaram-Sholinganallur. The proposal is being revised to extend the rail line from Lighthouse near Marina Beach to Poonamallee on the city’s outskirts at an additional cost of Rs 3,850 crore.
However, the DPR has yet to get the approval from the Centre as the State is yet to come up with a revised Comprehensive Urban Mobility Plan (CUMP) under the National Transit Oriented Development Policy formulated by the State.
Sources indicated that Metro Rail has started work to prepare a CUMP after Rs 2.12 crore was sanctioned for the project during the beginning of this month.The first phase of the Metro commenced service in 2015.
According to Detailed Project Report (DPR), Rs 88,000 is estimated cost of phase-II project.
Vijayawada: The Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) may continue to hope to avail financial assistance from the Union government for the proposed light metro project in Vijayawada, but going for Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the execution of the project seems inevitable. While the AMRC officials are preparing to present a strong case with the help of MPs in the ongoing Parliament session, which will resume on March 5, they are also exploring the feasibility of PPP mode.
Sources said that AMRC managing director NP Ramakrishna Reddy has met Guntur MP Galla Jayadev and explained the status of the project. “Since the MPs are fighting for the implementation of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, the MD met Jayadev so that the latter can argue in favour of the project in the Parliament session which will resume on March 5,” another official said.
Even though the Vijayawada metro project was one of the major provisions in the AP Reorganisation Act (APRA), 2014, the Union government, in the Metro Rail Policy, 2017, made PPP component mandatory for availing Central assistance for new metro projects. With the Union Ministry of Finance suggesting that a new detailed project report (DPR) be sent for a light metro project as per the norms of the new metro rail policy, it remains unclear if Vijayawada metro would get financial assistance from the Centre or not.
“If one observes the Union government’s attitude, it is clear that it is reluctant to fund the metro project. That is the reason it asked us to go for a light metro two years after submitting the DPR for medium metro,” said a senior official from the municipal and urban development department.The official explained that going for PPP may be the fastest way to execute the much-delayed project. “Since the new metro rail policy mandates private component, we will prepare the DPR accordingly. If the Ministry of Finance approves it, we will get some portion of the funds. If not, we will go for PPP mode and try to get some expenditure reimbursed. Either ways, PPP maybe the way forward,” the official observed.
Speaking to media, AMRC MD NP Ramakrishna Reddy said, “Even though the new DPR would be prepared in accordance with the new policy, we will make a compelling argument to get maximum funding from the Centre. If there is no response, we will go for PPP like the Visakhapatnam metro project.”
Meanwhile, the agreement between the AMRC and France-based Systra Group for the preparation of light metro DPR is expected to be signed in the next week.
“The Systra Group has sent communication that a meeting will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, early next week. The agreement will be signed then,” the AMRC officials said.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) opened the financial bids for the Metro-4 packages on Monday. The overall lowest bid is around 1.36% less than MMRDA’s estimated cost of around Rs2,100 crore for four packages. If the MMRDA’s executive committee gives a go-ahead to the works, then it is likely to be awarded to Reliance-Astaldi and Tata Projects-China Harbour Engineering Company (TPL-CHEC), both joint ventures.
“We should start the soil-testing in March and full-fledged work in April. There will be barricades on EEH and LBS Marg and traffic diversions will be in place,” Pravin Darade, additional metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, said.
The barricading on EEH will start from Suman Nagar flyover in Chembur till the Ghatkopar exit near Garodia Nagar, further connecting to LBS Marg. It will then go up to Mulund check naka entering Thane and connecting Majiwada, Kapurbawdi, Manpada and Kasarvadavali. Motorists are already facing snarls owing to the works on the Amar Mahal flyover on the EEH.
The Metro-4 corridor (Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali) will be a 32.32-km stretch with 32 stations and it will be fully elevated. It is estimated to cost around Rs14,549 crore. The MMRDA is also planning an extension to Metro-4 till South Mumbai which will be partly underground.
The MMRDA had re-invited bids for the Metro-4 packages in November, as it received bids that were 25% higher than its own estimates in the first round. Darade also said the planning authority has benefited by re-inviting bids this time.
