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Delhi Metro|DMRC plans to set up token counters outside the metro stations

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New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is planning to set up token counters outside the station in a bid to decongest the inter-change stop.

The New Delhi station not only has a huge rush of passengers using the railway station, but also serves as an inter-change for those who want to board the Airport Express Metro Line.

As a result, the station witnesses a footfall of over one lakh, many of whom do not even board the metro but use the station as a resting point in-between trains. The ridership at the station is around 55,000.

As a crowd control measure, the DMRC has come up with a proposal to install up to 30 additional ticket counters outside the station premises. “The exact location of the counters will depend upon the space provided by railway authorities. We are in touch with them to get some space at ground level allocated to the DMRC,” said a metro official.

Kochi Metro|Metro rail project construction works pick up speed

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Kochi Metro|Metro rail project construction works pick up speed

Kochi: The work of the Kochi Metro Rail project, which was slightly affected by the monsoon rains, regained momentum. According to the authorities concerned, the civil works of the project between Aluva and Maharajah’s College will be completed by the end of this year. As per the data provided by the authorities, a total of 240 girders (including ‘U’ and ‘I’ girders) were installed at the reach between Aluva and Kalamassery. Another 340 girders were already installed between Kalamassery and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. While between the stadium and Maharajah’s College, the contractors have already installed 130 ‘U’ and ‘I’ girders.

There will be a total of 16 stations in the first stretch of Kochi Metro Rail, between Aluva and Maharajah’s College, that will be commissioned initially. These are Aluva, Pulinchode, Companyppady, Ambattukadavu, Muttom, Kalamassery, CUSAT, Pathadippalam, Edappally, Changampuzha Park, Palaraivattam, Jawaharlala Nehru Stadium, Kaloor, Lissie Jn, M G Road and Maharajah’s College.

According to the officials concerned, nearly 50 percent of the work of the stations are completed. The remaining is expected to be completed by December this year. “The areas in the reaches where the civil works are already completed can be handed over for the laying of rails. For instance, in most of the areas between Aluva and Kalamassery, the civil works have been completed in stretches varying to a length of nearly two kilometres. These stretches will be soon handed over for the laying of rails which have been already brought to the nearest casting yards,” according to the officials concerned.

Meanwhile, the work of the coach maintenance yard at Muttom is also progressing in full swing and the official said that the concreting works of the sub station building and the cabling shed for coaches is fast progressing.

Though the actual deadline was scheduled for June 2016, the UDF lead Government wants an early commissioning of the project, before the launch of the election code of conduct for the upcoming Assembly elections. However, if the DMRC becomes successful in completing the work of the 18 km stretch between Aluva and Maharajah’s College before the deadline, it will be yet another national record with respect to Metro Rail construction. It took almost six years to complete the first 10Km stretch of Chennai Metro Rail, which was commissioned recently, while in the case of Delhi Metro Rail, it took more than four years for the completion of first 8.5-km stretch.

Meanwhile, in Bangalore, the first 6km was commissioned after nearly six years from the commencement of work. Taking into consideration all these projects, the work of Kochi Metro Rail is progressing in a fast track mode, the official added.

Gaining Momentum

  • A total of 240 girders were installed at the reach between Aluva and Kalamassery
  • Another 340 girders were already installed between Kalamassery and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
  • Between the stadium and Maharajah’s College, 130 ‘U’ and ‘I’ girders have been installed
  • There will be a total of 16 stations in the first stretch of Kochi Metro Rail, between Aluva and Maharajah’s College

Delhi Metro|Recruitment of Project Director for Vijayawada

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Delhi Metro|Recruitment of Project Director for Vijayawada

Dellhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) inviting applications from eligible candidates for the following post:-

Advertisement No.: DMRC/PERS/22/HR/2015 (69)
Post Name: Project Director
Vacancy: 01
Pay-scale: Rs.51300-73000/-
Max. Age Limit: 55 years

Required qualification: The candidate should be BE/B.Tech (Civil Engineering) with minimum 60% marks/equivalent CGPA from a Govt recognised University/Institute.

Selection procedure:
1) Personal Interview
2) Group Discussion
3) Medical

Last date of receipt of application form through speed post: 28/07/2015.

For more details please http://delhimetrorail.com/career.aspx

Mumbai Metro|Recruitment of AGM, Deputy Engineer & Accountants

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Mumbai Metro|Recruitment of AGM, Deputy Engineer & Accountants
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) intends to appoint qualified and experienced professionals for the following posts on Deputation/Contract basis.
Vacancy details:-
1. Asst. General Manager (Electrical/Rolling Stock) – 07 posts
2. Asst. General Manager (Signal & Telecom) – 02 posts
3. Asst. General Manager (Civil) – 07 posts
4. Asst. General Manager (Finance) – 01 post
5. Deputy Engineer (Electrical/Rolling Stock) – 07 posts
6. Deputy Engineer (Signal & Telecom) – 02 posts

7. Deputy Engineer (Civil) – 10 posts
8. Deputy Accountant – 04 posts
For detailed advertisement, eligibility requirements and other instructions for filling the above posts please visit
https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in. Online registration will start from 23rd Jun 2015 at 10:00 Hrs. and will
end on 12th Jul 2015 at 23:59 Hrs.

Mumbai Monorail|MMRDA launches three crucial spans over Harbour Line

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been working on a war-footing as far as Phase-II of the Monorail corridor from Wadala to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk corridor is concerned. The Authority yesterday launched three crucial spans over the Harbour Line from MbPT Yard and Wadala. It was a
job well done after 4 hours and 32 minutes’ grueling task. All the three spans of 34.74m, 41.74m and 40.24m in length are 9.6 meters wide and the cumulative weight of the three spans is about 700 tones.
“This was indeed an arduous task considering the length and weight of the spans. However, the same was carried out with some finesse”, said Mr. Dilip Kawathkar, Joint Project Director (PR), MMRDA. “With most permissions and clearances in hand, we can expect completion of the project sooner than later”, concluded Mr. Kawathkar.
The Phase-I of the Monorail corridor from Chembur to Wadala was launched last February.

Mumbai Metro|Fake recruitment advertisements for Metro crop up again

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Mumbai: The cantankerous and anti-social minds have come together yet again and are issuing fake advertisements asking applications from candidates for various administrative posts in the Metro. The bogus advertisements are using fake logo and wrong address of the MMRDA besides demanding a deposit of rupees ten thousand
five hundred. The disruptive minds have issued a few fake appointment letters using State Government’s three-lion logo along with the “Ministry of Urban Development” tag.For the purpose the miscreants have provided e-mail Id as mumbaimetrommrda11@gmail.com which is not the authorized e-mail Id.
All MMRDA advertisements display Head office address as MMRDA Building, 6th floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051 with Landline +91-22-26594000, Fax +91-22-26591264. Website – www.mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in.
Mr. Dilip Kawathkar, General Manager (HR), MMRC, clarified that, “We have recently issued three advertisements – on June 18, 20 and 22, 2015 – in the Times of India and Indian Express Groups inviting applications for various posts. The MMRC had also asked for a non-refundable fee of rupees four hundred from the Open and OBC (including ex-servicemen) and rupees one hundred fifty from SC, ST and PWD candidates. This fee was to be deposited online by all candidates who would appear for Computer Based Assessment Test”. Mr. Kawathkar further said, “And
an online deposit of rupees one hundred was asked to be deposited from all applicants who were not slated for any
examination”.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has filed a complaint with the Bandra-Kurla Police Station and Cyber Crime Police Station, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

Nagpur Metro|Nagpur Buldi Metro Station building will be 25 Story high

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Nagpur Metro|Nagpur Buldi Metro Station building will be 25 Story high

Nagpur: The Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) not only aims to provide the city a modern mass transport system but also construct the tallest building in the city. It aims to construct a 20-storeyed building atop the Sitabuldi metro station at Munje Square. The effective height of the tower will be around 25 storeys. At present, the tallest buildings in the city are the five residential towers in Anandam City, which are G+19 structures.

NMRCL managing director Brijesh Dixit told that the two corridors of metro rail will cross at Munje Square and hence, will have a huge passenger load and excellent connectivity to other parts of the city. “We want to take advantage of the location and construct the building on this spot. The building will have a viewers’ gallery on the terrace. The building itself will house shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, etc. It will become a good revenue source for us,” he elaborated.

“The two corridors will cross at about 5 metres above the Maharashtra Bank building. The metro trains coming out of the building will be wonderful sight. We will hold a global competition of architects to design the landmark building,” the MD said.

Munje Square station is not the only one that NMRCL plans to make a landmark one. “The Ambazari station will have a walkway at the height of 15 metres that will provide wonderful view of the lake and its surroundings. It will have a glass wall for visitors. Here, too, we will construct a commercial centre,” the MD told.

NMRCL is aware of the acute shortage of parking space in the city and its consequence on availability of the same for metro stations. It is thinking of innovative solutions to overcome this problem. “We are thinking of creating underground parking areas under some of the city gardens,” Dixit said.

Dixit further said that he had recently met with divisional commissioner Anup Kumar and district collector Sachin Kurve to discuss the issues related with transfer of revenue land to Nagpur Metro. Sanjay Darade, commandant of SRPF Nagpur, was also present in the meeting. “Very good progress was made in the meeting towards land requirement of NMRCL for car depot at Hingna,” he added.

“Another meeting was convened at Metro House with NMC Commissioner Shravan Hardikar and other officials from NMC. The issues related with transfer of land owned by NMC were discussed. Shifting of utilities like street lights, electric supply lines, water pipelines, sever, etc coming in the metro alignment was discussed in detail. The provision of parking near proposed station areas and feeder bus services were also deliberated in the meeting,” Dixit further said.

Nagpur Metro|NMRC has set a target of reducing the project cost by 20%

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Nagpur Metro|NMRC has set a target of reducing the project cost by 20%

Nagpur: In order to increase the viability of the metro rail Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (NMRCL) has set a target of reducing the project cost by 20%. The cost of the project as per 2012 estimates of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was Rs.8,421 crore. The union cabinet sanctioned the project at this cost. However, the cost as per 2014 estimates had gone up to Rs 10,360 crore.

Aware of the fact that cost escalation can derail the project, NMRCL officials are trying to find out all ways and means to reduce the cost. These include rationalization of the construction and outsourcing.

Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director of NMRCL, told DMRC had planned the project for 100 years, which had been reduced to 50 years by the metro company. “One hundred years is too long a time. It unnecessarily increases the project cost and leads to dead investment. Infrastructure can be expanded when required. We will leave space for it,” he said.

Explaining rationalization, he said, “The length of the metro stations, size of the depots and the size of the viaduct (elevated track structure) is being reduced. The viaduct size is being reduced by 15% which alone will lead to cost saving of 10%.”

Outsourcing of fare collection will lead to saving of over Rs 200 crore. “We will have to install automatic fare collection (AFC) machines at all the metro stations. We will integrate a bank’s ATM card with the metro fare coupon. The bank will install the machines for us as it will get a large number of customers, who will open an account in order to get the ATM card,” Dixit said.

NMRCL is also planning to reduce operation cost by using solar energy. A private operator will install solar panels atop stations and depot and along the alignment of the metro corridor. It will sell power to NMRCL at a profit and recover its investment. The agency also plans to provide WiFi service at metro stations with the help of a private operator. “The operator will be given rights to advertise on digital display boards at stations and inside the trains. He will share revenue with us,” Dixit said.

In addition to Sitabuldi and Ambazari stations, NMRCL plans to commercially develop metro stations at Zero Mile, Railway Station and six locations on Central Avenue.

Nine bids for Sitabuldi station

Nine international consultants have bid for designing the Sitabuldi metro station atop which NMRCL plans to construct a 20 storey building. The last date for submitting bids is July 6. Some more bids are expected by then.

Ways to reduce capital cost of metro rail

  • Cutting down length of metro stations
  • Reducing width of the viaduct by 15%
  • Reducing size of the two metro rail depots
  • Outsourcing fare collection system

Ways to reduce operating cost of metro rail

  • Using solar energy
  • Commercial use of some stations
  • WiFi at stations through private operator

Jaipur Metro|JMRC eyes Chinese & American Firms for Phase-2 project

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Jaipur Metro|JMRC eyes Chinese & American Firms for Phase-2 project

Jaipur: The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) is now looking at Chinese and American companies to construct Metro phase II (Sitapura to Ambabari) under the public private partnership (PPP) model after failing to elicit a positive response from Industrial Enterprise, Singapore.

A senior JMRC official informed, “We are expecting a visit from a Chinese delegation on July 8th and an American delegation on July 20th. The JMRC will give a presentation to these firms and explain every aspect for investing in this project.”

A senior official said that despite offering a lucrative deal to the Singapore agency, JMRC is yet to get any response. “The estimated cost of Metro phase-II is Rs 10,000 crore. It has been proposed that the state government would provide 40% amount (as viability gap fund) to the company. The remaining 60% amount would be borne by the state government and the company.”

Meanwhile, the state government had also expressed its willingness to handover the operation and maintenance of Metro phase-I A and B to the firm after spending Rs 3,149 crore.

A source said, “As per the proposal to Singapore, the state government will bear Rs 7,000 crore, while the company will have to pay Rs 3,000 crore. The company will also get additional benefits as it will be collecting the fare. However, it did not show any interest. “

The JMRC officials said that as there are many similarities between the second phase of Jaipur Metro and Singapore Metro, the PPP would be successful. “The Metro is almost fully underground and in our second phase, we have proposed a 10-km underground track out of the total distance of 24 km.

It would be good if some company from Singapore or China takes it up,” the official added.

The JMRC is keen to start the construction of this project soon as the route is viable and it would benefit maximum number of people. Important points of the city like the airport, Secretariat, SMS hospital and government offices will be on this route.

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