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Lucknow Metro | Consortium of Datamatics & Mikroelektronika wins AFC contract for LMRC Project 1A

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Lucknow Metro | Consortium of Datamatics & Mikroelektronika wins AFC contract for LMRC Project 1A

Mumbai: A Consortium of Datamatics Global Services Limited (DGSL) and Mikroelektronika have won the contract to provide Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for the North –South corridor (Phase 1A) of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. The contract has been awarded to the Consortium at approximately Rs 64 crores to execute the automated fare collection systems for this prestigious Metro project of the Government.

The contract between the Consortium and Lucknow Metros Rail Corporation (LMRC) was signed on the 3 rd May in the presence of Shri Kumar Keshav, Managing Director – LMRC ; Shri Rahul Kanodia, Vice Chairman & CEO – DGSL; Shri Jindrich Nadvornik, CEO – Mikroelektronika and other top officials from LMRC, DGSL and Mikroelektronika.

On the occasion, Shri Kumar Keshav, Managing Director – LMRC, said “This signing of contract for providing the Automatic Fare Collection System for Lucknow Metro has now taken us much closer towards implementation of system contracts”. “Lucknow Metro is determined to provide a world class modern Metro to the people of Lucknow. We are putting our best efforts to commission the project by December, 2016”, he added.

Shri Rahul Kanodia, Vice Chairman & CEO, Datamatics, said “It’s a proud moment for Datamatics to be given the opportunity to contribute to our country’s vision of creating smart cities and superior transport facilities. An effective public transit system is intrinsic to the concepts and vision of a smart city. And the key to the implementation of these concepts are proper integration and digital transformation of the components that make up an intelligent transportation system. Datamatics has been a technology partner to several global transit

systems worldwide for two decades. We shall leverage our technical expertise in designing and implementing Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) to deliver world-class AFC system for Lucknow metro rail project”.

As part of this contract, Datamatics and Mikroelektronika will be jointly responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System covering 22 metro stations in the first phase of this project. Datamatics and Mikroelektronika will implement state of art next generation contact less smart card based ticketing solution. Additionally, Datamatics and Mikroelektronika will also provide training for operations and maintenance personnel involved.

Delhi Metro | Government initiates action to set up panel to revise Delhi Metro fares

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Delhi Metro | Government initiates action to set up panel to revise Delhi Metro fares

New Delhi: The government has initiated “necessary action” to set up a committee to revise the Delhi Metro rail fares, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

“Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) has requested to constitute 4th Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) for recommending fares for Delhi Metro network. Government has initiated necessary action for this,” Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu said in a written reply.

According to the data provided by the ministry, DMRC registered a net loss before tax of Rs.275.46 crore in 2014-15, a whopping increase of 353 per cent from Rs. 60.74 crore in 2013-14.

The net loss was to the tune of Rs. 7.94 crore in 2012-13. Recently, DMRC chief Mangu Singh had also hinted that it was time for a fare hike as the current charges did not reflect the increase in costs of operation.

The fares were last revised in 2009.
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The fare revision, however, can only be implemented after the recommendations of a panel set up by the Urban Development Ministry have been received.

Delhi Metro| Girl denied permission to board in Delhi Metro while wearing a Hijab

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Delhi Metro| Girl denied permission to board in Delhi Metro while wearing a Hijab

New Delhi: In what looks like a case of religious discrimination, a Muslim girl was denied entry into the Delhi Metro while wearing a Hijab, for ‘security reasons’.

The complainant, Humera Khan, a student in Delhi who regularly wears the Hijab was at the Mayur Vihar Station on May 6 and shared the details of the incident via Facebook. Humera said she was asked to remove her Hijab during the security check. After she had complied with the instructions, she decided to put her Hijab back on, when the security lady told her “Iske sath aap board nahi kar sakte madam”.

“I asked her (Security lady) to call a senior person to whom I can talk. A man who looked much authoritative came, I said,” Sir you can check my student id, here is my address I have been travelling in metro from past 2 years and I was never stopped at any station. Just tell me the reason and I would not bother you much.” That person in a very harsh tone asked me to either leave or remove the hijab without giving any apt reason. I was left with no option except to leave, which I did,” her Facebook post reads.

An official of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, on the condition of anonymity said he was unaware of any such guidelines, and added that all security guidelines are decided by the Central Industrial Security Force and the Ministry of Home Affairs. “If such an incident has indeed happened, I request the person to write to us, so that we can look into the matter,” he said.

In a subsequent post, Humera added that she had filed a complaint with Delhi Metro. “If there exist such rule I condemn it. I have filed a complaint to DMRC. Let them revert back, let them intervene until then I would request you all to maintain peace,” her post reads.

It is important to add here that Humera had no issues with the security checks; she in fact said she was happy to comply with the orders. “My post is just to bring in notice about things happening around us. I have or never had any issues with security checks in fact I am kind of a person who make faces at people who fuss about security checks in the morning but to humiliate a citizen and mentally harassing him/her in the name of your duty is not cool,” her post reads.

“(H)ijab” is a religious sentiment for a Muslim girl. If there is any rule then why they did not consider Muslim women while making such rule. If they start making such provisions then girls like me would not have accessibility to such services. Metro is a public transport made for every citizen. If they have any security issue they should upgrade their security measures instead of making such rules. Besides, they made me remove my Hijab first, checked me thoroughly and then also didn’t let me in which was just so unacceptable,” she added.

CISF Spokesperson Hemendra Singh said there is no bar on not wearing a Hijab, and that thousands of women wear it while commuting daily in the Metro. “It is only during security check that people have to remove any veil or mask which covers their face. After that they are free to travel while wearing them. There is no guideline from us which bars a person from wearing a Hijab or a Burqa while travelling.
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This rule has always been in place. In the wake of Rajinder Nagar heist, since the assailants were wearing masks, these guidelines were issued once again,” he told to Media.

(Source: Twocircles.net)

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Kerala Light Metro Project | E. Sreedharan to lead team to Kuala Lumpur, Taipei

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Kerala Light Metro Project | E. Sreedharan to lead team to Kuala Lumpur, Taipei

Thiruvananthapuram : E. Sreedharan, Principal Adviser, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), will lead a seven-member team to Kuala Lumpur and Taipei this month to study the rolling stock used in the urban rail system in the two cities.

The seven-day visit to the cities from May 16 comes ahead of the DMRC’s efforts to finalise the specifications for the rolling stock to be procured for the proposed Rs.6,728-crore elevated Light Metro in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

During the visit, the team will inspect the rakes used in Kuala Lumpur Metro in the Malaysian capital and Taipei MRT, the largest metro subway system in Taiwan, which serves about 1.3 million riders daily.

The decision to visit Kuala Lumpur and Taipei was taken as the rolling stock proposed for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode is similar to those in the two cities, DMRC sources told the Media. The DMRC has proposed an 18-metre-long and 2.5-metre-wide rolling stock, with aluminium or stainless steel body for the Light Metro.

Besides Mr. Sreedharan, the team will have three officials from the rolling stock department of the DMRC, General Manger, Civil, DMRC, and two officials of Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Ltd (KRTL), a special purpose vehicle to execute the Light Metro project.

Six leading rolling stock manufacturing companies had presented the specifications and what they had on offer for the modern coaches for the Light Metro to the DMRC.

French company Alstom, which supplies rolling stock for Kochi Metro, Bombardier, Hyundai-Rotem, Kawasaki, Hitachi and China CNR Corporation Ltd. are the companies that made presentations in March.

The DMRC has commenced preparatory works for the project in the two cities as tasked by the State even as the mandatory nod from the Union Ministry of Urban Development is awaited for the Light Metro.

The 21.82-km Technocity-Karamana stretch in the capital will incur Rs.4,219 crore and the 13.30-km Meenchanda-Kozhikode Medical College stretch, Rs.2,509 crore, on completion by 2021, as per the approved DPR of the DMRC.

Bhopal Metro | Metro rail project work on track by August 2016

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Bhopal Metro | Metro rail project work on track by August 2016

Bhopal: Construction work of much-awaited Bhopal metro rail project will take off in August. The civil work for first two routes of the 95.3 km metro rail project is expected to begin from February 2017 and completion deadline is stated as 2020-21, according to state government estimates.

First phases of the project, some 26 km, will connect Karond to AIIMS Bhopal (14.
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3 km) and another to link Bhadbhada to Anand Nagar (12.34 km). Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding to Bhopal metro is around Rs 7,000 crore.

On Monday, senior urban administration and environment department (UAED) officials and metro rail consultants to review JICA experts’ queries. A delegation of JICA is scheduled to visit Bhopal and Indore from May 11.

Sources said JICA queries to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company Limited (MPMRCL) relate to the DPR, which has been approved by the Union government. Issues raised by Japanese experts included demand forecast, BRT type model, traffic volume estimated in Bhopal metro rail project, DPR.
Consultants clarified that population growth rate between 2013-21 and 2021 to be uniform. State government estimates forecast expect metro rail to cater to 15,000 passengers per hour in medium term with metro capacity ranging between 900 to 1,200 passengers per trip.
Prospective traffic volume in each of six sections of proposed metro rail is projections are about carrying three lakh passengers when fully operational. Consultants also clarified metro rail lines in Bhopal will not cross each other. There will be two tracks on a single line for travel in opposite directions.

Noida Metro | NMRC pulling out all stops to complete Noida Metro by 2017 end

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Noida Metro | NMRC pulling out all stops to complete Noida Metro by 2017 end

Noida: Former Ghaziabad Development Authority vice chairman Santosh Yadav has recently taken over as the managing director of Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), the post which till now was held by Noida Authority chairperson Rama Raman. In a conversation with Media, he talks about plans to expedite work on the 30-km Noida to Greater Noida Expressway Metro link, environment friendly steps taken by NMRC and other issues.
  • You have reviewed the progress of the 30-km Noida-Greater Noida Metro link currently under construction. When is it expected to be operational? Will the entire stretch be ready at one go?

The progress has been reviewed by me and I am sure that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shall meet the deadline of the project, i.e. March 2018 as per the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between DMRC and Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC). We are trying to achieve the target of December 2017 since civil works are progressing satisfactorily. The most critical part of the Metro system is the rolling stock signalling system followed by the trial runs that are conducted to ensure safety and certification by the commissioner of Metro rail safety. The stretch is planned for operation in one go from Greater Noida to Noida.

  • What about trial runs?

Since the depot is located in Greater Noida, the trial run section of 10km length will be readied first. Trial runs are important to ensure safety certification of all systems.

There are 21 stations in total. The trials are likely to start by August 2017 since the first lot of trains is expected in June 2017. We will try to ensure that the civil work, track work and electric wire work etc are ready in the trial section, i.e Greater Noida area starting from depot to Knowledge Park 2 station.

  • Some stations, especially 144, 145, 154 and 157 have been reserved for SEZs under Noida’s Master Plan. In Delhi, an area has to have a population of around 1.5 lakh for it to have a Metro station? Is Noida setting a precedent by constructing stations first and waiting for people/offices to move in later? What is planned for these sectors? Will the stations be operational at the same time when the 30 km link will be ready? Please elaborate.

As you would agree, the detailed project report for this corridor was made by DMRC and various feasibility studies were undertaken by DMRC to come up with a viable and optimal corridor connecting the twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida. These were reserved for SEZs under the Master Plan and there is nothing existing in this sectors as of now. Noida is known for providing infrastructure first and that’s what we are doing here. We want to provide connectivity to these sectors first, development can take place eventually.

  • Please elaborate on the environment-friendly features of the link. Will it have solar panels etc? Recently there was a petition challenging the construction of the link as environment clearance had not been taken. It was alleged that the link passes through Hindon and since the Metro piers will be constructed on the river bed, it will harm the aquatic habitat of the river. It was also alleged that the total water requirement for the project is 1.40 crore litres that will be met by digging borewells. Is it true? Please comment.

Since the environment issue is sub judice (National Green Tribunal), I will not like to comment. A detailed reply has already been filed by DMRC and NMRC. Metro projects are exempt from taking environmental clearance and DMRC projects have been built across the Yamuna river at  many locations in Delhi. They will take similar precautions here also while crossing the river Hindon.With regard to water requirement, the stations need around 15,000 litres of water every day which is being arranged through Noida and Greater Noida as per their system network. The water requirement for the depot in Greater Noida will be high due to train washing etc.  Also rain water harvesting is being done at all viaduct stations and depots as per DMRC practices. The water used in the depot shall be 100% recycled during the second tier for use in depot.

Environment measures are being taken at site to avoid dust pollution such as regular sprinkling of water, use of polymers instead of bentonite to avoid any ground water contamination etc.

Solar panels have been planned on this corridor on roofs of all station depots and boundary wall of depots.

We have targeted 10 mw of solar power generation along this corridor and also plan to get the diamond rating for our buildings by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

Delhi Metro | DMRC’s Phase-IV project approval stuck, delay may raise cost by crores

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Delhi Metro | DMRC’s Phase-IV project approval stuck, delay may raise cost by crores

New Delhi: The Delhi Rail Corporation (DMRC) has warned the Delhi government that the cost of phase 4 extension will shoot up by crores if it did not approve the project plan in time.

The DMRC has been seeking the approval for over a year, with the phase-3 construction in its last leg of completion.

But the government wants DMRC to focus on rural areas in phase 4, sources said. “The first detailed project report (DPR) was submitted almost 18 months ago. A few months later, the government asked us to prepare the DPR for a route from Dwarka to Kanjhawla,” said a DMRC official, requesting anonymity.

DMRC told them the route should be included in phase 5 as there was no scope for development on it, he said.

“Since the government insisted, we prepared a DPR for it. The route will have 18 stations. Still, the government hasn’t replied. This will ultimately lead to a rise in the cost,” the official said.

The corporation said contractors, currently engaged in phase-3 work, will move out of the city soon. If the tenders are released after that, they will quote a higher amount to return to the city.

“We must award the contract before work for phase 3 ends to keep the contractor in the city. Once they move out, they will ask us to pay for the transportation of heavy machine they will be carrying,” the official added.

DMRC estimated Rs.55,000 crore as cost for phase-4 construction and an additional `4,000 crore for the new line proposed by the Delhi government. Officials were unable to say by how much the cost will shoot up if the project got delayed, but estimated it would be several crores.

Metro gave several representations to the government. In a meeting last week, it warned them again of cost escalation if the project is not approved.

Sources said DMRC planned to cover rural areas in phase 5, which will start in 2022. But the AAP government asked them to try to complete it by Metro work in rural areas by 2020 — when the next assembly election will be held.

Sources said DMRC was already covering rural areas after group of ministers asked them to take Metro to outer Delhi areas such as Bawana and Narela. The Rithala-Bawana-Narela corridor proposed in phase 5 will also be a loss-making route as it will not attract much traffic, said an official. But it has been pushed by politicians.

“We expect returns through property development in the areas where we construct the Metro. But in these two sections (Rithala-Narela and Dwarka-Kanjhawla), the growth of traffic is very less. Due to lack of development, we are not expecting much commercial development either,” the official added.

The transport department confirmed that DMRC presented the DPR. “We suggested that they give a representation to the CM and other ministers as they will have to approve the project. It was the government’s demand to introduce Metro in rural areas and they will take the final call,” said a transport department official.

Lucknow Metro | LMRC unveils the 2D design & 3D mock-up of Metro Train

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Lucknow Metro | LMRC unveils the 2D design & 3D mock-up of Metro Train

Lucknow: Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) today unveiled the two dimensional (2D) design and the three dimensional (3D) mock-up of Lucknow Metro Train to Shri Akhilesh Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Alok Ranjan, Chief Secretary, GoUP,  Shri  Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, LMRC, Shri Bharat Salhotra, Managing Director, Alstom India and other top level dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Kumar Keshav explained the detailed process involved in the design of ultra-modern train cars for Lucknow Metro project to the visiting dignitaries including various features provided for comfort and convenience of commuters and safety including facilities for differently abled passengers.

The design of Lucknow Metro train is a tribute to the city’s cultural richness. The front of the metro has been conceived in the spirit of some of the city’s most important monuments’ such as Bara-Imambara, the Asifi Masjid and the Roomi Gate. It’s exterior livery in golden colour is inspired by the traditional Chikankari craftsmanship treated in a modern and structured manner. Similarly, blending of black colour in front of car is inspired from modern feel of Hazratganj. A red ribbon profile taking off from train front and moving to side to side top of complete train gives speed and dynamic feeling to the train.

Special attention has been paid to passenger comfort with provision for 186 seats in longitudinal configuration and two dedicated zones for differently abled passengers. Screens displaying useful travel information have been placed at convenient locations inside the metro visible to all. Each four car Metro train has been designed to carry about 1100 passengers at a time.

The design criteria for selection of train cars for LMRC are energy efficient, reliable and better comfort to passengers in terms of riding quality, lower–noise level and environment friendly. The body shell of cars made of stainless steel is lightweight. A highly energy efficient train with LED lighting and regenerative braking to feed the energy back to overhead electrical energy system during braking is planned. All system in the train is monitored & selectively controlled by a microprocessor based Train Control & Management System (TCMS).

The passenger comfort planned are low noise inside trains, wide passenger doors and inter-car gangways for easy passenger movement, ergonomically designed handrail & grab handle system for easy & comfortable standing, soothing Public Announcement system with all around visible Display System inside car as well as side & front of trains, large windows & scratch proof stainless steel bucket type seats for comfortable sitting.

The passenger safety features includes emergency communication facilities including talkback facility for passengers for talking to train operator directly, CCTV images inside trains to be displayed to train operator as well as at centralised security control room.

The facilities for differently abled passengers inside trains are dedicated wheel chair spaces, braille stickers for visually challenged persons and talk back buttons for easy & comfortable getting down from trains.

The design of driver cab has been developed in strong collaboration with ergonomic experts contributing to driver efficiency and serenity. This excellent design of train is believed to be a milestone in modern history of Lucknow.

In September 2015, LRMC awarded a contract to Alstom to supply 80 Metro cars for 20 train sets of four car each for North South Corridor of Lucknow Metro Phase-1A project covering 22 stations. The metro cars are being produced at Alstom’s Sri City manufacturing facilities in India. The signalling system is being jointly supplied by Alstom’s sites in Bangalore, India and Saint-Ouen, France.

Coinciding with today’s event of unveiling the detailed design of Metro Cars to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, LMRC also achieved another very significant achievement of starting physical manufacturing of these state-of-the-art modern world class Lucknow Metro trains today at Alstom’s manufacturing plant in Sri City near Chennai in the presence of Shri Mahendra Kumar, Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) LMRC and other dignitaries.

With this, the activities for full-fledged production of Rolling Stock (Metro trains) for Lucknow Metro has gained momentum. These coaches will then be transported from Sri City, Chennai to LMRC Depot in Lucknow by special trailers through road which shall further be assembled in the depot for its testing and commissioning for the first phase of Metro operations.

(Source: Press Release/LMRC)

Mumbai Metro | Metro-IV project alignment changed once again

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Mumbai: The Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane-Kasarvadavli Metro’s alignment has been changed once again and the planners have reverted to their original plans. Now, the route will not snake through Eastern Express Highway and will affect less buildings in Ghatkopar. Additionally, the plans to extend the line up to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus has been put on the back-burner.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) being prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is now being reworked to include the revisions.

The DPR was to be submitted late last year, but in order to accommodate the changes it will now take a couple of months more.

Sources in the know-how of the revision shared that the changes were made by planners as the Metro was to be constructed underground. Now it is back to 32-km of elevated line, therefore the route needs to be reworked considering the rehabilitation aspect too.

“Now, DMRC is working on DPR wherein the Metro line coming from Bhakti Park, Wadala will take a left turn from Suman Nagar (Priyadarshini) Circle for Nehru Nagar, Kurla and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. Thereafter, it will be integrated with existing Metro line near Ghatkopar station to head to Pant Nagar and Garodia Nagar in Ghatkopar area,” said a source. From here it will come back on to LBS Road and go to Teen Haath Naka in Thane.

The Pant Nagar area is proving to be a tough point for the DMRC authorities as there are multiple utilities and a couple of buildings that will get affected. “Measures are being taken to chalk out a map so that less families have to be relocated,” added an official.

Another source shared that earlier the plan mentioned Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar as one of the affected zones due to Metro-4. “The drawings and details showed that over 500 slums were being affected. Now after having redone the Metro alignment not over 200 slums will have to be relocated. These slums are in Pant Nagar area and Slum Rehabilitation Authority has cleared their proposal, thereby it will speed up Metro rail construction,” informed the source.

Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar is situated off Eastern Express Highway, which the MMRDA and DMRC was considering to pass through. Even from ridership and feasibility aspect, it is proving to be beneficial if the route passes from LBS Road instead of the Eastern Express Highway.

Now, that the construction will be elevated and not partially underground (and elevated in Thane), the project cost too will decrease from the earlier Rs19,097 crore to around Rs9,000 to Rs10,000 crore.

Additionally, “the option of extending the Metro upto CST from Wadala will be deliberated and implemented at a later stage,” said an official.

Metro Rail Project India | Review meet on progress of various metro projects held

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Metro Rail Project India | Review meet on progress of various metro projects held

New Delhi: Metro rail companies, being built with Central government equity across the country, have been asked to speed up appointment of independent directors and promote efficiency in hiring manpower.

This was conveyed by Urban Development Secretary Rajiv Gauba here today during a review of progress of various metro projects and issues related to their functioning.

Senior officials of the ministry, besides chief executives of Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kochi metros attended the meeting.

Issues ranging from appointment of independent directors and chief vigilance officers, standardisation of equipment, bulk procurement, fare-fixation, performance-based promotions, competitive bidding and security were discussed during the two-hour long review exercise, an official statement said.

A proposal for appointing a common regulator for all metro projects for fare-fixation was also discussed and it was decided that the views of respective states would be appropriately taken into consideration in this regard while taking the decision, it said.

Gauba also urged all metro operators to ensure early appointment of independent directors on the boards including at least one woman director as required under the Companies Act, 2013.

The official also called for early appointment of chief vigilance officers by respective boards in consultation with the chief vigilance commissioner.

Stressing on the need for efficiency in project management and metro operations, Gauba suggested ‘fast-track promotion’ policy as appropriate for consideration by respective boards to attract good talent.

Gauba also emphasised on the need to promote indigenous production of metro equipment under the ‘Make In India’ initiative of the government.

He also complimented Lucknow Metro for being in a position to commission the priority section of 8.50 km of North-South Corridor between Airport and Charbagh Railway Station by the end of this year, it said.

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