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Bangalore Metro | Bangalore’s East-West Metro connectivity could be a New Year’s gift

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Bangalore: Whizzing past the traffic from the east part of the city to the west on Namma Metro could be the city’s gift for the New Year. The east-west corridor of metro (purple line) is expected to be a reality by this year-end.

The underground station at Minsk Square is all but ready, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) officials said after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s inspection of the station on Saturday.

Mr. Siddaramaiah said work only on the false ceiling was left, and the works in their entirety would be completed within a month. “There will be five entrances to the station. The roads around the station will have to be repaired to make them motorable,” he said, after being taken through the station that has also got power connection now.

After inspecting the metro rail work at Sarakki and Banashankari later, he said the footpaths and service roads around the stations had to be improved, while plants could be grown on the median.

BMRCL Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola said the most difficult task would be to deal with the Chikpet area for the north-south line. “There are very old houses on that stretch, some of them made of mud,” he said.
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Kochi Metro | Alstom offers Driverless Trains to Kochi Metro

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Kochi: With the first lot of Kochi Metro coaches expected to arrive by mid-December, Alstom has offered two crucial value additions that together cost Rs.55 crore.

A pioneering initiative to regenerate 99 per cent of braking energy of each train would increase the project cost by Rs.15 crore, from Rs.633 crore to Rs.648 crore. The proposal has been submitted to the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

Another first

Another first-time-in-India initiative is Unmanned Train Operation (UTO) that could escalate procurement cost of 75 coaches by another Rs.40 crore to Rs.688 crore. A proposal on this is expected to be submitted to the KMRL shortly.

“The total increase of Rs.55 crore is marginal since its pay-back (break even) period will be less than four years. We are awaiting response from the KMRL since the first few coaches must be delivered in two months,” said Bharat Salhotra, MD (Transport – India and South Asia) of Alstom. The firm is trying to hard-sell its regenerative braking technology branded Hesop to the KMRL.

“Using this, 99 per cent of braking energy of each train can be fed back into grid or can be used by the train that follows. This will result in phenomenal savings to the KMRL, while ushering in a revolutionary green technology in Kerala,” said Mr. Salhotra.

Safer journey ensured

The manned trains can be transformed into unmanned ones by making slight structural and engineering alterations. This will ensure safer journey since the remote probability of human error can be ruled out.

The UTO technology will also ensure more comfortable journey since trains will operate as per standardised norms – no sudden acceleration and braking by unskilled drivers, while enabling structured time gap between trains. All these contribute to lessening wear and tear of trains, thus lessening life-cycle cost, sources associated with the metro coaches said.

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Delhi Metro | Kejriwal urge DMRC to increase overall Metro frequency in Delhi

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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked DMRC to increase frequency ofmetro trains in both peak and non-peak hours and said his government will bear any loss that may arise out of this move.
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The AAP government has also decided to provide bus services at a frequency of 2-5 minutes on the city’s 10 road stretches to be redesigned soon.

“I have asked DMRC to increase train frequency. Metro has informed the government that in the past one month, DMRC has inducted 125 new trains in its fleet, but it is not sufficient.

“I recently sent some of my volunteers to check the status of frequency of metro trains and I got to know that at 6 AM, there is a frequency of 7 to 15 minutes between two trains,” Kejriwal said here.

He said several persons told him that they have stopped traveling by Metro because of the heavy rush.

DMRC chief Mangu Singh has told the government when less than seven people occupy one sq m in the metro, they decrease the frequency, the Chief Minister said.

“I have asked him to run trains at peak frequency for three months. If there is no crowd even at 6 AM, DMRC should also run trains in peak frequency and Delhi government will pay for any loss the metro suffers,” he said.

PWD Minister Satyendar Jain said that government has decided to provide high-frequency bus services on 10 roads to be redesigned by the department.

The 10 roads to be redesigned are from Janakpuri to Sarai Kale Khan, Wazirabad to Sarai Kale Khan, Mukarba chowk to Singhu Border, Wazirabad to Apsara Border, Nizamuddin Crossing (Ring Road 2) to UP Border, Wazirpur DTC Depot to Rithala Metro Station, Britannia Road to Outer Ring Road (West Enclave), Shiv Das Puri Marg (Ring Road) to Patel Nagar, Mangolpuri to Kanjhawala, Nawala Cross Road (Road number 41) to Road Number 41 A (Patparganj).

“Government has planned to provide high-frequency bus services on these 10 redesigned roads. People will be able to get buses on these stretches at every 2-5 minutes. Government will also create a dedicated bus lane on this stretch,” Jain said.

He also said that in order to provide last mile connectivity, government will provide feeder bus services and CCTVs will also be installed on these 10 roads.

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Nagpur Metro|German Bank assures Rs3800 crore loan for metro rail project

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Nagpur: The ambitious Nagpur Metro Rail project on Tuesday virtually received an assurance of extension of Rs 3800 crore loan from a German Bank. A team of the German Bank KFW was in Nagpur since the past three days to study Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) project in detail. The German team scanned and studied the Metro Rail project report on Tuesday.

According to senior officials of the Metro Rail project, the German Bank’s Director Steffni Ringer and four other team members were apprised of the project in details. The Bank on its part evinced keen interest in the project and hinted positively of extending the Rs 3800 crore loan. The German Bank team focused its attention more on assessing the number of persons to be displaced by the project and the land presently available with Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation. A speedy loan is generally depends on these two aspects. At present, 77 percent of land necessary for Metro Rail project is available with the Corporation.

The number of persons to be displaced by the project is almost negligible. Moreover, under the first phase of the project, work on airport line is being done speedily. Considering all these positive factors, there seems no reason for making available the necessary loan for Metro Rail project, stated the NMRC officials.

The German Bank KFW is likely to announce its decision on extending loan to Nagpur Metro Rail project on Wednesday (Oct 14). The massive loan, if extended, could put the project on fast track.
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Chennai Metro|CMRL uses wireless tech for perfect track alignment

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Chennai: In an attempt to achieve perfect alignment of tracks, metro rail has adopted wireless technology from a US-based company that set alignment for bullet train tracks in China. Working in association with Larsen and Toubro, a small team from Trimble, which has an R&D unit in Chennai, uses equipment that can scan alignment of tracks after they are laid and upload information wirelessly on to the system. It saves time, cost and eliminates human error.

Conventionally, staff on a trolley pushed along the tracks check for alignment. Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) contractors have brought in the latest technology as the tracks are on elevated lines and in tunnels. A senior official rail said the technology was selected based on the requirement given. “We specified high level of accuracy to ensure safety of trains.”

Trimble managing director (SAARC Region) Rajan Aiyer said the biggest concern was safety. “Even the smallest misalignment can have disastrous effects. There are different methods available but the one we use is unique and easy to use. It is compact and wireless and can perform a complete geometrical survey of the line axis, track adjustment, documentation and approval.” The technology was also used to check alignment for tracks used for high speed trains where a slight change in alignment could have huge consequences, he added. It was used for track alignment at Bengaluru and Hyderabad metro rail systems.

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Kolkata Metro|Metro Railway Kolkata launches new app, free Wi-Fi

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Kolkata: In view the coming festive season, the Metro Railway authority launched a mobile app on Tuesday to help commuters by providing train timings, nearest station, locality and places of interest in the vicinity of the a particular station.
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The app also provides passengers with fare chart, route map and smart card details.

Launching the app, A K Kapoor, General manager, Metro Rail, said that soon commuters will get free 4G Wi-Fi facility at all Metro stations. Currently this facility is only available at Maidan and Park Street stations. As many as 570 trains are being run currently to tackle the pre-puja rush, Metro authorities said, adding that during pujas, it will run 738 trains, the highest ever service provided in the city which is 16 per cent higher than last year’s figure. Trains will ply between 2 pm and 4 am during pujas, from 19 October to 23 October.

A Train Arrival Display System (TADS) will also be installed at five stations, which will display the time left for arrival of the next train. Additional RPF personnel will be deployed at the Metro stations during pujas.

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Mumbai Metro|Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stones for two Metro corridors

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Mumbai: The Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, today laid foundation stones for the Grand Memorial of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and two Metro corridors – one running from Dahisar to DN Nagar and the other from Dahisar (East) to Andheri (East). “It was an honour for me to lay the foundation stone for the Grand Memorial of Dr. Ambedkar on the birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan, especially because Dr. Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and Lok Nayak was the one who fought for its existence during emergency”, said an emotional Mr. Narendra Modi.

“I am also very elated to lay the foundation stone for the two Metro corridors as it was Dr. Ambedkar who, while analyzing Indian Railways had observed that the rail based transport can bring about social integration. Metro network is necessary for growing urban areas. While many may look at urban growth as a problem, I look at it as an opportunity”, said Mr. Modi further.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been appointed as a special planning authority for the Grand Memorial of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on 12 acres of Indu Mill Land which will include various facilities such as Assembly Hall, Auditorium, Museum, Library, Landscape Gardens, Public Square, Souvenir Shops, Eateries, Administrative Offices, Staff Quarters, Parking Area etc.

The MMRDA will also implement two Metro corridor projects – Dahisar to D.N.Nagar and Dahisar (East) to Andheri (East). The 18.5-km Dahisar to D.N.Nagar elevated Metro corridor will have 17 stations and its estimated cost is Rs. 4,994/- and the 16.5-km Dahisar (East) to Andheri (East) elevated Metro corridor which will have 16 stations will cost Rs. 4,737/-.

Dahisar to D.N.Nagar Metro Corridor
• The 18.5-km long Metro corridor will have 17 stations
• System designed for 8-coach trains
• Expected Daily Ridership – 4.07 Lakhs in 2021
• The estimated cost of the project – Rs. 4,994 crore

Stations on the route – Dahisar (E), Dahisar (W), Rushi Sankul, I.C.Colony, LIC Colony, Don Bosco, Kastur Park, Ekata Nagar, Kandivali Nagar, Charkop, Malad Metro, Kasturi Park, Bangur Nagar, Oshiwara Metro, Samarth Nagar, Shashi Nagar, DN Nagar.

Dahisar (East) to Andheri (East) Metro corridor
• The 16.5-km long Metro corridor will have 16 stations
• System designed for 8-coach trains
• Expected Daily Ridership – 5.29 Lakhs in 2021
• The estimated cost of the project – Rs. 4,737 crore

Stations on the route – Dahisar (E), Shrinath Nagar, Borivali Omkareshwar, Borivali Bus Depot, Thakur Complex, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bandongri, Kurar Village, Veet Bhatti Junction, Aarey Road Junction, V. Nagar, Hub Mall, Bombay Exhibition, JVLR Junction, Shankarwadi, Andheri (E).

Present at the ceremony were Mr. Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Hon. Governor of Maharashtra; Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Hon. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway; Mr. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon. Union Minister of State for Textiles (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs; Mr. Vijay Sampla, Hon. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment; Mr. Vinod Tawde, Hon. Guardian Minister, Mumbai Suburban District; Mr. Rajkumar Badole, Hon. Minister for Social Justice and Special Assistance and Member of Rajyasabha Mr. Ramdas Athavale. Also present were various Cabinet and State ministers, MPs, Members of Rajyasabha, MLAs, MLCs and Chief Secretary of Government of Maharashtra.

Mr. U.P.S. Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, thanked the dignitaries and the attendees.

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Delhi Metro|Over 60 security breaches reported in Delhi Metro system this year

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New Delhi: Over 60 security breaches either by way of smuggling of unchecked baggages or unfrisked entry of passengers inside Delhi Metro stations have been detected this year, underlining the chinks in the armour of the rapid rail network used by an estimated 26 lakh people every day.

The number of incidents have rung alarm bells in the security establishment, especially after a recent incident where a bag containing a pistol was allegedly sneaked in by a man which he later used to shoot himself at the busy Connaught Place station.

According to an official data accessed, 24 cases were detected between January—September this year of people clandestinely getting inside the station area by hoodwinking CISF and other security guards deployed to mandatorily frisk each and every person going inside the Metro station area.

A total of 43 incidents have been reported during the same period where unchecked baggage was sneaked in through the unsecured areas in Metro stations.

“Work is on to plug loopholes and enhance security features here,” a senior official said.

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Chennai Metro|CMRL to tap solar energy soon

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Chennai: Three months after the launch of the Chennai Metro Rail service between Koyambedu and Alandur, officials are now looking at the possibility of tapping solar energy.

According to officials of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), they are planning to install solar power panels either in the shed or the depot in Koyambedu. “We are yet to take a call on this. We estimate it would generate about 1000 kW power generation,” says an official.

The depot at Koyambedu, built at a cost of Rs. 198 crore, sprawls over 26 hectares. It houses maintenance workshops, stabling lines, test tracks, washing plants and an Operational Control Centre (OCC) from where the trains can be monitored and controlled. Currently, there are two main sub-stations and two auxiliary stations catering to Chennai Metro Rail, the official says.

Chennai Metro Rail is following in the footsteps of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, which has established solar power facilities with a generation capacity of 2.8 MWp.

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Kanpur Metro|Metro rail work to begin from January 2016

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday said it would ensure that work on the Kanpur Metro Rail commences by January 2016.

During a meeting with metro officials, Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan issued directions to ensure that the necessary spadework is done this year so that the project can be kick-started by early next year.

He also said it was proposed to develop two corridors of 33 km metro rail in Kanpur.

The first corridor of 24 km is proposed from the IIT to Kalyanpur, Rawatpur, Motijheel, Navin Market, Bada Chauraha, Phoolbagh, Central railway station via Jhakarkati Bus terminal to Naubasta, while the second corridor of 9 km would start from Agriculture University and reach Barra-8 via Rawatpur, Kakadev, Vijaynagar chauraha.

Ranjan directed the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation’s (LMRC) managing director to start construction work on the IIT-Jhakarkati route first.

The chief secretary gave these directions during a presentation on the Kanpur Metro Rail project in Lucknow on Saturday.

He said to develop and operate the metro rail in Kanpur, the Kanpur Metro Rail Corporation should be formed soon.

Ranjan asked the Kanpur Development Authority, Housing Board and other such bodies to present a proposal for contributing funds for the project.

He said the Kanpur Metro Rail should be developed in such a way that it works well as public transport for the next 50 years.
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He also directed that parking provision be made at all metro stations.

Presenting the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kanpur Metro Rail project, General Manager of RITES. Piyush Kansal said the report had been prepared in consultation with the Kanpur Development Authority and the LMRC and the estimated project cost is nearly Rs 13,400 crore.

He said 14 metro stations had been proposed on a 15 km overhead stretch of the first corridor, whereas eight stations were proposed on the 9 km long underground route.

Likewise, on the second corridor of 9 km, five stations have been planned on the 4.5 km overhead route and four metro stations planned on the 4.5 km underground route.

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