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Gurgaon Rapid Metro|Phase-II expected to be completed by March 2016

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Gurgaon Rapid Metro|Phase-II expected to be completed by March 2016

Gurgaon: The construction for the Rapid Metro Phase-II is expected to be over by March next year.

The Phase-II will add seven kilometres of double track stretching south of Sikanderpur station along Golf Course Road, with six new stations.

It was disclosed by Rapid Metro Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rajiv Banga, speaking to the media persons at the launch of the ‘road rage’ campaign to promote responsible driving and road safety. “The construction for Phase-II is on schedule. We expect it to be over by March next year. We are also in the process of procuring rolling stock for the Phase-II line. It is expected to reach Gurgaon by this month end,” said Mr. Banga.

Mr. Banga said that the ridership of the Rapid Metro had gone up by 25 per cent over the past four-five months and saw another increase of 25 per cent on August 7 and August 10 due to traffic snarls on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. Disclosing the plans to further increase the ridership, Mr. Banga said an approval was being sought for the construction of a foot overbridge connecting Udyog Vihar Phase-IV to IndusInd Bank Cyber City metro station. “We expect to get the necessary approvals in a month’s time. After approvals, it may take another 5-6 months for the construction. So we expect the proposed foot over-bridge to be ready by March-April next year.

It will have escalators on both sides and cater to 50,000-60,000 working population in Udyog Vihar. We expect it to add to the ridership of the Rapid Metro,” said Mr. Banga.

In a reply to a question on plans for Phase-III of the Rapid Metro, Mr. Banga said that they were waiting for Haryana Government to finalise the alignment for metro connectivity between Dwarka and Gurgaon. Replying to a question on frequent jams on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, Gurgaon Police Commissioner Navdeep Virk, who was present on the occasion, said that the infrastructure was not adequate to handle the rush.

Hyderabad Metro|HMR to emulate Chennai Metro model of integration

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Hyderabad Metro|HMR to emulate Chennai Metro model of integration

Hyderabad: On Sunday, a team of officials and journalists came from Hyderabad and took a ride in Chennai Metro Rail from Koyambedu to Alandur and also spoke to people, seeking their response.

After observing the facilities, managing director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR) N.V.S. Reddy said: “We wanted to see and emulate good practices adopted here. By looking at Chennai Metro Rail’s plan for intermodal integration at various points like Chennai airport, Chennai Central station and bus depots, I am very impressed. We will follow this practice in Hyderabad as well.

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Mr. Reddy said it may not be just enough to create a Metro Rail system but it had to be supplemented with feeder service if commuters have to use it. “Indian cities do not understand the importance of pedestrians or bicycles. If you want people to use public transport, then there should be ‘end-to-end connectivity. The moment a commuter leaves home there should be a feeder service to take him to the station nearby,” he added. But it is to be noted that though Chennai Metro Rail was launched two months ago, the feeder service is yet to be put in place.

Mr. Reddy said it was challenging to build Metro Rail facilities in Indian cities as they were congested. “When I was abroad many years ago, I wondered if such systems could be brought to India. But I am glad Mr. Sreedharan first successfully built the system and now several cities are implementing it,” he added.

When asked if Hyderabad Metro Rail will also have a special class like Chennai, he said this facility may not be incorporated there. “This is a unique feature in Chennai Metro alone. Usually Metro Rail systems do not have it,” he added.

Delhi Metro |DMRC installs addl. Automatic Fare Collection gates at Rajiv Chowk

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Delhi Metro |DMRC installs addl. Automatic Fare Collection gates at Rajiv Chowk

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has installed seven additional Exit AFC Gates at Rajiv Chowk Metro station which have been made operational for passengers from today. These additional gates will facilitate the smooth EXIT of passengers of the F-Block concourse side of the station, used by many passengers.

These gates are specially installed by cutting a portion of the station area thus creating adequate space for them. These additional gates will facilitate smooth and swift exit of passengers of Yellow Line (Line-2 i.e, Jahangirpuri to HUDA City Centre) from the station without getting into the way of Blue Line (i.e, Line-3 Dwarka Sec-21 to Noida City Centre) passengers within the paid area and vice versa and will avoid unnecessary criss-cross/confusion while interchange of passengers takes place between Line-2 and Line-3. Adequate signages have been also installed to guide passengers towards these gates.

Rajiv Chowk station at present have 39 Entry/Exit AFC Gates and with the installation of these new gates the figure has gone to 46, maximum for any station. The station witnesses a daily footfall of around 5 lakh passengers.

Kolkata Metro|Track-laying for Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor to start

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Kolkata Metro|Track-laying for Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor to start

Kolkata: Laying of tracks along the East-West Metro corridor will start in a few weeks and is expected to be completed in a year’s time.

While this bit of news will cheer you, the planners are keeping their fingers crossed and hoping that the imbroglio over extension beyond Sealdah to Mahakaran is resolved by then. It will help them continue laying tracks, as and when the link progresses, without taking a break. Track-laying is considered the start of the final stage in any railway project.

It is interesting that the EW corridor has ended up being a Metro Railway project. Several years ago, when it was first planned, Metro was urged to take up construction. Metro agreed but on one condition: the tracks would have to be broad gauge. Engineers associated with the project refused and insisted on standard gauge. The Metro opted out but ultimately the project came its way. Metro had insisted on broad gauge tracks because they planned an interface between the east-west and north-south lines at Central station. The north-south corridor had been built with such a provision in mind.

“As the EW corridor will have standard gauge, an interface will make no sense. Ideally, the main station in the EW network should be at Esplanade, where there is sufficient space. It will also benefit commuters who can travel from Sector V to Esplanade and then take another train towards south Kolkata. The station building at Esplanade can also be a landmark and ease a lot of existing problems in the heart of Kolkata. It is no longer advisable to consider a station on Brabourne Road as any construction there will result in subsidence. The best option is to take the line to Mahakaran station and then towards the Hooghly,” an engineer said.

According to him, the station at Esplanade can be a multi-storied structure with parking lots and commercial establishments on top. Parking is a major problem in Esplanade and the commercial space can be commercially exploited, making the project more viable.

“When any underground structure is built, engineers have to contend with buoyancy. The underground water tries to push up the structure. To counter this, a lot of load can be added on the underground structure. Even a multi-storied structure over the Metro station at the existing tram depot near Curzon Park won’t cause any problem,” said an official. Rather it would create some much needed vertical space, he added. This is what officials would discuss with those from the defence ministry when putting forward their case for a station at Esplanade.

Delhi Metro|DMRC gets safety clearance from CMRS for its Badarpur-Faridabad section

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Delhi Metro|DMRC gets safety clearance from CMRS for its Badarpur-Faridabad section

New Delhi: The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on Friday gave his clearance for the Badarpur-Faridabad stretch of Line 6 of the Delhi Metro Rail Project. If all goes well, the station could be opened to the public by this month end.

The CMRS, however, has sought certain basic conditions to be fulfilled, including adding of more signages. “The mandatory safety clearance by CMRS for opening of the Badarpur-Escorts Mujesar (Faridabad) metro section has been received by DMRC subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. Once these mandatory stipulations are complied with, the commissioning of passenger services would be permitted,” a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation official said.

The 14-km-long section is an extension of the ITO- Badarpur line (Line 6) of the network, with which the Delhi Metro will make its first entry into Faridabad. Once fully operational, it will span from Kashmere Gate to Escorts Mujesar, a length of 43.4 km.

The line will have a total of 32 stations, including five inter-change stations — Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Lajpat Nagar and Kalkaji Mandir. The depot for the section, Arjonda Depot, has been constructed near Sector 20 A.

The extension of the Badarpur-Escorts Mujesar metro route up to Ballabgarh in Faridabad district is expected to become operational by 2017 end.

Apart from the Mujesar terminal station, the upcoming stations are Sarai, NHPC Chowk, Mewla Maharajpur, Sector 28, Badkhal Mor, Old Faridabad, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, and Bata Chowk.

Delhi Metro|DMRC blacklists renowned South Korean company Hyundai Rotem for five years

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Delhi Metro|DMRC blacklists renowned South Korean company Hyundai Rotem for five years

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which has blacklisted Hyundai Rotem from participating in tenders for five years, to provide the South Korean transport major a hearing.

DMRC had in April 2013 awarded a Rs 4,600-crore contract to Hyundai Rotem for supply of 486 metro coaches. Last year, DMRC accused Hyundai Rotem of concealing the fact that it had been barred by a government agency earlier. DMRC, however, decided against cancelling the contract, which could have financial implications.

“It is clear the respondent (DMRC) is affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner (Hyundai Rotem). The petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent on August 3, 2015, and the respondent will pass an order within one week,” the court said in its July 31 order.

“Hyundai Rotem will be ineligible for award of contracts by DMRC for the next five years with effect from July 15, 2015, either individually or as a member of a joint venture,” DMRC said in response to an email questionnaire from Business Standard. The impact of the blacklisting on the supply of coaches would be “known and assessed during the execution of the contract”, the company added.

DMRC confirmed the Hyundai Rotem issue was discussed in a board meeting on July 15. Asked if the two sides had met recently to discuss the issue, the DMRC spokesperson said, “The company is our working contractor and meetings are held with them from time to time.”

DMRC had issued a notice to Hyundai Rotem on June 16. The South Korean company made a representation to DMRC on June 30 and sought a personal hearing on July 21. DMRC, however, sent a letter to Hyundai Rotem on July 29 blacklisting it for five years retrospectively from July 15.

Hyundai Rotem filed a petition in court the next day seeking quashing of both the notice and the blacklisting letter. Hyundai’s counsel also argued DMRC did not provide an opportunity for a personal hearing despite three representations made in November and December last year and in June this year.

DMRC had sent a letter to Hyundai Rotem, received on July 30, after the petition was filed, allowing a personal hearing on July 31.

Metro Rail News team wishes Happy Independence Day to all

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Dear Metro Rail News readers,

Independence Day is one of the important days in the history of any country. 15th August is therefore an important day for the residents of the India as the country became free and declared its independence on this special day. This independence was first enjoyed in the year 1947 and could be possible only by the efforts made by the leaders and the great personalities. Their efforts as well as sacrifices finally broke the chains to become a free nation. This day is celebrated with great pomp and show with a number of events being organized to showcase the culture and the traditions of the country.

Being the Independence Day, people involve in a number of activities like parades, concerts, fairs, public events, gatherings and lots more. The entire country is happy as it is a national holiday for them. People wish each other on this great occasion and celebrate this day with full enthusiasm. As it is the historic day for the India therefore speeches are delivered by the important people of the country to congratulate the people on this special day.

Not only the adults but even kids are fascinated about this day. They look forward to this day as one of the important days in the history of the country with its celebrations being continued by the generations to come.

On the occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day, we have also launched Metro Rail News Brochure. Hope the readers of Metro Rail News will found it more informative and useful.

On this special day, let us take come forward and make a promise to take our nation on the path of prosperity so that people can live a happy life.

Happy independence day to all.

– Team Metro Rail News
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Light Metro|Kerala to push Centre for Green Signal to Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode Light Metro

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Light Metro|Kerala to push Centre for Green Signal to Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode Light Metro

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala state Chief Minister Mr Oommen Chandy and the State PWD Minister V.K. Ibrahimkunju will meet Union Minister for Urban Development Mr.Venkaiah Naidu soon at New Delhi to seek sanction for the Light Metro projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

At the media briefing after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Mr.Chandy said the state government had earlier written to the Union Minister for Urban Development seeking the centre’s approval for the projects on priority.

The government would go ahead with the land acquisition process and would also initiate steps for creating infrastructure facilities with the hope that the centre would give clearance at the earliest.

Commenting on a media query, the chief minister refuted reports that the project would be delayed following objections from the State Finance department.

It was a striking coincidence that both the projects ran into troubles in various stages right from the start . However the revised DPRs were approved by the State Government only recently.

Mumbai Metro|MMRDA finalise plan for 118-km metro rail network in Mumbai

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Mumbai: In what could change the way Mumbaiites travel, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has finalised an ambitious plan to build a Metro network with lines that cover 118km across the city. The plan, which has been put on the table after updating the original Metro master plan, includes for new Metro lines in addition to the proposed Metro 3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) and Metro 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane- Kasarvadavli). Both Metro 3 and Metro 4 already have state government approval.

The four new lines that have been proposed are Mankhurd-Bandra-Kurla Complex (12km), DN Nagar- Dahisar (18km), Andheri East-Dahisar East (17km) and JVLR-Kanjurmarg (12km).

The MMRDA is expected to submit the revised master plan to the state government on August 20 during the meeting of its governing authority headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Besides that, a detailed plan of two of the new lines – Andheri East-Dahisar East and DN Nagar- Dahisar – will also be submitted for approval. The detailed project report (DPR) for these two lines has been prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

“We are going to seek approval for the revised plan of 118-km metro network, as well as Andheri East- Dahisar East metro line in the meeting. If the DPR for DN Nagar-Dahisar line is received in the next few days, it will also be put before the authority,” said Sanjay Sethi, MMRDA additional commissioner.

Of the four proposed lines, the JVLR-Kanjurmarg line will be built along the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR). It will be linked to Metro 3 at SEEPZ. The Metro 3 is being developed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation with financial assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency.

The Metro 4 (Wadala- Ghatkopar-Thane- Kasarvadavli) line will have an underground line from Wadala to Kapurbawdi, while the rest of the stretch till Kasarvadavli (in Thane) is proposed to be elevated.

MMRDA is planning to develop all future Metro lines on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) mode, commonly known as the cash-contract system.

“We are going to build these lines on EPC mode, in which we will seek financial assistance from funding agencies such as the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, etc,” Sethi said.

The state is expected to incur expenses of about Rs 64,000 crore to develop the city’s Metro network by 2020.

Mumabi Metro|DPR for Andheri-Dahisar Metro has pegged the project cost at Rs 5,757 crore

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New Delhi: The detailed project report (DPR) prepared by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Andheri-Dahisar Metro has pegged the project cost at Rs 5,757 crore. The project is expected to take at least four and a half years to complete.

The 16.5km corridor will run along the Western Express Highway, one of the busiest road stretches in the city. The Andheri-Dahisar line will have connectivity with the existing Line 1 and the proposed JVLR-Kanjurmarg line.

MMRDA’s additional commissioner Sanjay Sethi said, “As per the DPR, there will be 16 stations on the corridor (translates into one station per km).” The depot is being planned on Airports Authority of India (AAI) land at Dahisar.

The DPR will be put before the MMRDA committee on August 20. This corridor and the ones from DN Nagar to Dahisar, BKC to Mankhurd and Jogeshwari to Kanjurmarg combined will be 118km. All these corridors will be elevated.

Sethi said the project will be executed on cash contract. “We will be approaching multi-lateral agencies like Asian Development Bank and World Bank for loan.”

The DPR did not touch upon the interchange facility of the network with the suburban rail corridor that runs parallel. The DPR is being updated for other transport corridors originally proposed by the MMRDA, including an elevated bus rapid transport system (BRTS) along WEH from Kalanagar in Bandra (East) to Dahisar. The project was dropped because of the state government’s preference to build an elevated Metro corridor between Dahisar and Andheri-Bandra.

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