Noida Metro|Meeting held for fund management for Noida Metro Rail project

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Noida: To expedite the metro network in Noida and Greater Noida and to put the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on track, the twin Authorities held a meeting in Noida on Thursday. Focus of the meeting was to discuss funding management for NMRC. During the meeting it was decided that Noida and Greater Noida Authorities will earmark 50 hectares of land for NMRC to meet and maintain revenue gap after operation and maintenance (O&M) costs and Metro rail ticket sales.

According to officials, in order to augment capital base, which would result in an increase in net worth and enable the company to meet future capital adequacy requirements, while Noida will reserve 35 hectares of land, Greater Noida will keep 15 hectares. The proceeds from the use of this land will be used to fund the maintenance costs for the Metro tracks and coaches that will operate between Noida and Greater Noida and on other routes.

As per officials, the 50 hectares of land will be earmarked for commercial use. Sources said that while land in Noida would be sought from sectors 144, 71, etc, Greater Noida land would be from sector Alpha besides others areas. There is a plan to construct three state-of-art multi-level parking areas cum shopping complexes at sectors 71, 145 in Noida and Alpha-1 in Greater Noida.

On Thursday officials from NCR Planning Board also attended the meeting held in the board room of Noida Authority. Sources inform that NMRC could seek a loan against land assets from NCRPB at a later date. As per officials, NMRC requires nearly Rs 4,000 crores for funding the Metro projects.

Noida and Greater Noida Authorities have earlier proposed a 0.5 increase in the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) within a 500-metre and 1000-meter radius of existing and proposed Metro corridors, respectively. Earnings from the sale of additional FAR are to be used to strengthen the resources of the Metro system besides funding the NMRC.

Formed on the lines of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, the NMRC is to monitor the ongoing Metro projects and also carry out all future Metro projects in Noida, and later across Uttar Pradesh. The first project being undertaken by NMRC is the 29.9-km-long metro link project between Noida and Greater Noida, which is to cost Rs 5,526 crore.

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Vijayawada Metro|DMRC conducts survey for Metro Rail project

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19/11/2015

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Vijayawada: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Revenue officials conducted a joint survey of land required for the Metro rail project in the city on Monday. They inspected some stretches from the railway station to Ramavarappadu on Eluru Road.

The team inspected the stretch from Nidamanur to Ramavarappadu on Sunday. The team is yet to take up a joint survey on Bandar Road. The joint inspection will help in assessing the land that needs to be acquired, officials said.

The DMRC has already invited tenders for constructing Metro rail corridors in the city.
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According to sources, Tata, Nagarjuna Constructions, Afcons and URC are some companies that have evinced interest in taking up the project. The bids are expected to be opened in the first week of December. The DMRC has already conducted a pre-bid meeting.

The DMRC plan to construct two corridors in the city. It will cost Rs. 6,823 crore for constructing a 26-km network. The project is expected to completed by 2018. As many as 24 stations will come up on the two corridors – Penamaluru to PNBS and Nidamanuru to PNBS.

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Hyderabad Metro|L&T Metro Rail launches training course on Metro Technology

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19/11/2015

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Hyderabad: A week-long Metro Technology Training Course for capacity and skill building for young engineers at the Uppal metro depot here was inaugurated by HMR Metro Rail Managing Director NVS Reddy on Monday.

In response to popular demand from different upcoming metros in the country and various technical consultancy firms, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd has launched the technology training programme and this is the first batch.

In his inaugural address to the participants belonging to different engineering disciplines in organisations like Nagpur Metro, AECOM, Parsons, and L&T HMR, Reddy highlighted the unique features and advanced technologies of the Hyderabad metro rail project.

Explaining the dilemmas faced by the Hyderabad Metro in choosing between different technology options, he emphasised the need to absorb the latest technologies and avoid the marketing traps of some of the multinational firms which try to hawk outdated technologies to Indian metros.

He elaborated as to how, with the engineering talent of L&T and the guidance of some highly respected metro rail experts of the country, the Hyderabad project is able to substantially reduce the role of foreign consultants and yet adopt very sophisticated metro rail technologies. He cited the choice of precast segmental construction of metro viaduct, the unique design of Hyderabad metro stations, adoption of communication-based train control (CBTC) system which is a first in the country and the latest automatic fare collection (AFC) system as examples of the technological sophistication of the Hyderabad metro rail project.

Explaining the expanding market for metro rail engineers, Reddy advised young engineers and managers to master latest technologies and be aligned to the needs of the people to deliver world-class transportation services in Indian cities.

Enlightening them as to how India lost its prime position over a period of time, he exhorted them to be innovative and reposition India as a technology leader in the modern world.

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Lucknow Metro|Expected to be ready for trial runs before Dec 2016

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17/11/2015

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Lucknow: The upcoming Lucknow Metro Rail project is the fastest and most economical such project in India.

Touted to be ready for trial runs before December 2016 and commercial operations by March 2017, Lucknow Metro project competes with the upcoming Kochi MetroRail project to be the fastest completing project.

“The Lucknow and Kochi Metro Rail projects are amongst the fastest with both projected to be completed in three years’ time,” Metro Man and principal advisor to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) E Sreedharan told the media here this evening.

The Kochi Metro is projected to start commercial operations by June 2016.

However, Lucknow Metro Rail project is cheapest amongst the two projects.

“The per km cost of Lucknow Metro project is less than the Kochi Metro primarily due to the cheaper land cost in Lucknow compared to Kochi,” he told Business Standard on the sidelines.

The under-construction Agra-Lucknow Expressway, Lucknow IT City and Lucknow Metro Rail are flagship projects of the incumbent Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh.

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Noida Metro|Greater Noida Metro work progressing as per schedule

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15/11/2015

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Noida: Keeping the Noida-Greater Noida Metro on track and as promised, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has tested and lifted its first U-girder before Diwali. DMRC officials said that the finalized first via duct of the 29.9km corridor will be put into place by the end of next month.

According to DMRC officials, the first girder measuring a 27-meter span in length was casted and lifted on Saturday. “So far ten U-girders have been casted and one U-girder has been lifted, tested and duly stacked at the casting yard at the Greater Noida Depot,” a DMRC official told TOI.

To facilitate work on the corridor at a faster pace, pre-cast pier caps and pre-cast U – girders of 27 meters in length are being used for the track “These are being cast at both the casting yards, one at Noida sector 149 Metro station in Noida and the other at Depot Station in Greater Noida, simultaneously. We have to cast a total 1000 U – girders,” he said. “During an inspection carried out by DMRC managing director Mangu Singh last month on October 18, he had promised Rama Raman, chairperson Noida and Greater Noida Authorities that the girder would be lifted before Diwali, which has been done,” he said.

“Logistics are being worked out and once we have the girder ready up to a 1km length, we will lift it on the pier. Till now, a total of 15 piling rigs out of 18 have been mobilized and 700 piles—the foundation for the pillars—out of 5000 has been made,” the official explained. “The foundation of the first pillar of the track was laid on October 10 at Delta-1 in Greater Noida by chairperson Noida and Greater Noida,” he said.

Officials further said that the finalized via duct of the Metro track would be in place by the end of December 2015. “This via duct will be visible somewhere in between the stations of Delta-I and Alpha-II in Greater Noida. We will also try to put another via duct in place in Noida,” he added.

As per officials, work on the track is progressing as per schedule and at a fast pace. The civil work on the Noida-Greater Noida under-construction track will be completed as per target by March 2017. This was said by Dr Mangu Singh, MD, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) after he conducted an inspection of the corridor in last week. The track is expected to be ready for trials by July 2017. The Metro, which is estimated to cost Rs 5,526 crore, is expected to roll by December 2017.

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Amaravati Metro|Metro rail to pass over Benz Circle flyover

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14/11/2015

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Vijayawada: The metro rail line, that is expected to connect the Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) and Penamalur, will pass over the proposed flyover at Benz Circle at a height of 18 meters, said Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy.

Addressing a review meeting here on Friday, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said that the cost of the first phase of metro rail project was estimated to be Rs. 6,823 crore and targeted to be completed by 2018.
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The railway lines were so designed that the trains could achieve a top speed of 80 kmph from a minimum 33 kmph.

The corridor would have 24 stations, he said adding that 71 families facing displacement owing to the project would be rehabilitated.

Similarly, 170 petty traders have to be relocated. Some land was to be acquired at the head office of Fire Services Department near the police control room too.

Speaking at the meeting, Krishna Collector Babu. A suggested to Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy to ensure that the project did no harm the Victoria Museum and Sub-Collector’s office which were heritage buildings.

He wanted the heads of various departments to be involved in regular inspections of the metro project works so that any lapses could be rectified.

A comprehensive plan of action was to be drafted for taking up the metro project in the PNBS-Nidamanur corridor, the Collector added.

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Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Expo 2015 | Nov. 24-27, 2015 | New Delhi

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14/11/2015

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New Delhi: The Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo (24th – 27th Nov. 2015) is an annual event with the overarching theme which runs across all the aspects of urban mobility and is organized by the Institute of Urban Transport (India) under the aegis of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.

UMI is mandated by the National Urban Transport Policy of the Government of India, 2006 (NUTP). The objective of UMI is to bring together urban transport professionals and officials in the country as well as international experts to enable them to share views and to share their experiences.

The conference is marked by interactions and discussions around case studies to assist the cities, whose officials attend the conference, in keeping themselves up to date with best urban transport practices and to carry home ideas to develop their urban transport along a sustainable path.

Institute of Urban Transport (India) was established in May, 1997 as a premier professional non-profit making organization and registered under the Societies Registration Act. The members of the Institute comprises of Academicians, Architects, Economists, Engineers, Transport Planners, Town Planners and professionals from various disciplines.

The Institute has as on 29th July, 2010, 57 institutional members and 1131 individual members. The Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, is the ex-officio President of the Institute and its Governing Council has members from various premier organizations connected with Urban Transport. The Institute has Chapters at Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Roorkee.

In this conference, Officials of the Government of India, the State Governments, Mayors, Municipal Commissioners, Police officials, MDs and other senior officers of state transport undertaking and Metro Rail Corporations, various professionals and academicians in the field of urban transport, etc. are likely to participate. The last event held in November, 2014 registered participation of 1000 delegates from 20 States/Union Territories and 25 foreign countries. This year also we are receiving an encouraging response for participation in the Conference and Expo.

Metro Rail News is acting as Media Partner for this grand event. For more details about event please log on to http://www.urbanmobilityindia.in

Click here to register online for the event.

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Delhi Metro|Jahangirpuri-Samaypur Badli extension to begin at 8AM on Sundays

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13/11/2015

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New Delhi: Delhi Metro services on the recently launched Jahangirpuri-Samaypur Badli extension of Yellow Line will begin at 8 AM on every Sunday, two hours after the usual weekday timing.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC) said the move was aimed at ensuring better management of maintenance activities, as is done on the other new section, Badarpur-Escorts Mujesar of the Violet Line.

“The trains from both the originating stations – Samaypur Badli and Jahangirpuri will start at 8 AM on Sundays only. The decision will come into effect on November 15,” an official said, adding that on all other days of the week, the services will start as usual from 6 AM.

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Bangalore Metro|Mysuru Road-Magadi Road Metro stretch to open on Monday

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13/11/2015

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Bangalore: The 6.4-kilometre Metro rail stretch between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road, Reach-2 on the elevated section of Phase I, will be inaugurated on November 16.

“Passengers will be allowed to commute in one or two days after the inauguration. We are working out the timetables and a just a little bit of finetuning has to be done. The trains will run at 10 minutes frequency and the fares will be identical to Reach one fares,” Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) Managing Director P S Kharola told Deccan Herald.

Bengaluru City Development Minister K J George inspected the Mysuru Road-Magadi Road stretch on Thursday and announced that the flag-off will be held at 4 pm on November 16. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu would be present during the inaugural run.

The timings and schedules for public use are being worked out. With this, a major section of the phase one East-West Corridor will now be open for passenger use in a day or two after the inaugural, according to Kharola.

BMRCL General Manager (Finance) Vasanth Rao said the flag-off would be held at the Magadi Road station and the public function at Nayandahalli station on Mysuru Road. “The minister wanted to see for himself whether BMRCL was really ready and whether the stations are in a working condition. On inspection, he found the stations were ready and also the stretch to be operational. He wanted to see the Nayandahalli station in particular.”

This elevated West line is part of Reach-2 of Phase I of Metro and some of the stations covered are Magadi Road, Hosahalli, Vijayanagara, Attiguppe, Deepanjali Nagar and (Nayandahalli) Mysuru Road. The trial run that began at a speed of five kmph was later increased to 25 kmph and finally to 80 kmph. After completion of trials, an independent safety certification and clearance from the Commissioner of Rail Safety was obtained.

While the stations are said to be ready, a lot of small work needs to be completed.
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Many stations have debris which need to be removed, re-painting has to be done to give a new, fresh look to the stations, footpaths underneath the station need to be touched up, cracks in some walls at some stations need to be attended to and the overall surrounding of the station needs to be spruced up to give the stations an attractive feel, source said.

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Chennai Metro| Spot the Metro Rail soon on silver screens

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13/11/2015

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Chennai: The Chennai Metro Rail is all set to make its debut on the silver screen. Some scenes for actor Sivakarthikeyan’s untitled film were shot at the Koyambedu Metro Rail station for about three hours recently.

The shoot that started around 10 a.m. took place on one of the trains on the platform level of the station.

According to officials of the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL), they charged Rs. 12 lakh for three hours of shoot.

“We charge Rs. 4 lakh for an hour. If there is any damage to the station or the train, additional charges will be collected after assessment,” an official said.

The shoot took place in an area isolated specially for the shoot and passenger movement was not affected during this time, the official added.

Renting out space for film shooting is a good way to earn additional revenue for the Chennai Metro Rail, officials said.

Though the ticket prices have been quite high, the patronage is not great as the Metro is operated only on the limited stretch between Koyambedu and Alandur.

In Delhi Metro Rail too, a few film scenes have been shot. In 2009, a sequence of Paa was shot on Delhi Metro Rail from the Dwaraka station to Yamuna Bank and back, for about four hours.

At that time, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had charged Rs. 1 lakh an hour for the shoot.

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