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Delhi Metro Pink Line's Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Section Opens for public Happy New Year 2019 to all our Readers and Well-wishers!

Dear Friends, 2019 is finally here. Last year has come and gone so quickly, yet as we reflect there were so many valuable lessons learnt in 2018. The most important one that I have learnt is “How to be humble in our success and how to stay strong through our struggles”. I am looking forward to another year with passion to progress, wishing our subscriber’s a very successful, happy and healthy New Year. Each New Year brings with it several opportuni es. We at Metro Rail News look forward to 2019 and are of the opinion that this year promises a great pla orm to showcase the talent that we have within our team. This is yet another year with a whole set of new challenges and provides new opportuni es to work hard, keep perseverance and transcend.

Everybody was born with a dream, an inner yearning of something they came here to do, to create. I encourage all of you to listen to your heart, follow your intui on and believe in your dreams. They really do come true!

I started this magazine 4 years ago, and what a journey it has been. I must tell you, being an entrepreneur is exci ng, whilst it comes with its own challenges. The uncertainty that it brings can be overwhelming at mes, but the possibili es of what could be are far greater and far more thrilling! I have learned to embrace the unknown, to overcome my fears of failure, and to push forward with determina on and perseverance. The one thing that has kept me going, and I believe always will, is faith. Faith in myself that I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to, faith in the almighty, that he is always on my side and working with me to make my dreams come true, and finally faith in others. I believe in the goodness of humanity and I am of the opinion that together, we can achieve anything.

Our January edi on has in it very interes ng sec ons for the readers which cover topics such as The Year Review 2018 of Metro & Railway, Cover Story of Train 18, in addi on to upcoming tenders, events, and ar cles on latest technologies, women empowerment, new development, business opportuni es, industry watch sec on just to name a few.

Finally, let us welcome 2019 with open arms and I hope you can fulfil all your wishes. Remember to keep giving your best at all mes and that GOD is always on your side.

Happy New Year once again!!

Thank you.

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Index Editor Note

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Year Review 2018: Metro, Railway & MoHU

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Cover Story: Train 18

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Interview with former ICF, GM, Mr. Sudhanshu Mani

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Interview with Mr Kumar Keshav, MD, LMRCL

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Project of the Month: Noida Metro

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Opinion A. Planning of Metro rail projects is challenging but important

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Pre Event Coverage: Middle East Rail 2019

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Metro & Railway Job Openings

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Ar cle: Metro Camera, Tracking Sensor & AFC Ticke ng

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Case study: Alignment Design for Phase IV Expansion

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increase production in its facility at Sri City, about 100 km from here.

On the capacity of the unit, MD of Alstom (India and South Asia) Alain Spohr said, "Today, we have the capacity to produce 20 cars per month. We will add four more cars to make it 24."

"We are going to set up a new line for 20 cars to take the capacity to 44 cars. This will happen in 2019-end," he told PTI.

DMRC gets nod to run on PPP Model

After driverless flying cars and Hyperloop, the UAE has come up with yet another fanciful mode of transport — an underwater rail network which will be its joint venture with India.

As per a report in Khaleej Times, National Advisor Bureau Limited managing director and chief consultant, Abdulla Alshehhi announced that the underwater rail network will become a reality soon. “This is a concept. We plan to connect Indian city of Mumbai with Fujairah through ultra-speed floating trains. The project aims to boost bilateral trade,” he said.

Alstom to Increase coach production at Sri City facility

France-based Global Giant Alstom, a company operating in rail transport on December 7, 2018 announced a plan to

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has granted the approval wherein DMRC, in a first for any of its corridors since it was launched, will involve private operators to run the operations. After receiving the muchdelayed approval for Phase IV of the Metro, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also got green signal to run it on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Greater Noida Authority approves Noida Metro Phase 2

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Phase 2 from Noida Sector 71 to Knowledge Park 5 in Greater Noida. The extension will comprise nine stations and cost Rs 2602 crore, top officials said.

This decision was taken at the Authority’s 113th board meeting. “Noida Metro Rail Corporation would be the nodal agency for the project. The first phase of the Metro project comprising five stations from Noida Sector 71 to Greater Noida Sector 2 is expected to cost around Rs 1521 crore, officials said.

Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS Corridor has been approved by NCRTC Board

NCRTC Board, chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MHoU), in its meeting held on 6th December 2018, has approved the DPR (Detailed Project Report) of Delhi-Gurugram-SNB (Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror Urban Complex) RRTS corridor.

Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) with many features from India's first Semi High-Speed Train Set, Train 18. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has now come out with a new Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU), commonly known as an electric train, with a higher passenger capacity, said a top official. The official said that the new EMU is designed on the same principle as that of the Train 18, India's first train without a locomotive, and that the idea is to fix all the electrical items powering the train under the compartment.

This, in turn, increases the passenger carrying capacity and comfort.

Decks cleared for Chennai Metro phase II

Alstom to provide CBTC Signalling System for Mumbai Metro Line 3

Centre revokes condition that makes ‘Made in India’ trains mandatory Alstom has been awarded a contract by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) to supply CBTC signaling systems for line 3 of Mumbai Metro. The contract, which builds on rolling stock and Power supply contracts won earlier this year for the same line, is worth over euro 100 million.

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With the announcement from the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) on Monday that ‘Made in India’ trains will not be mandatory, the decks have been cleared for the Chennai Metro phase II. According to source "the loan with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the phase II project demands that major components should come only from Japan, the MoUD has given a go-ahead for this expansion project.

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First work on the ground for the Bhopal Metro Rail excavat near Gurudev Gupta intersection

Reliance Infrastructure promoted Mumbai Metro One has completed the installation and commissioning of 612 kW capacity of roof-top solar photovoltaic panels at Metro Depot in DN Nagar. A total of 2,000 rooftop solar panels have been installed at Metro Depot along with associated supporting and cabling work.

PM Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for two more metro corridors Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan stretch (Metro 5)

The ground work for the Metro Rail project has commenced in the capital with digging on the Gurudev secret crossroads in MP Nagar on Dec 17, 2018 Bhopal's Dilip Buildcon Ltd is doing the civil work of the 6.22 km Metro Route from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar underbridge. Rs. 247.06 crores will be spent on this.

BEML pitches for indigenization of six bullet train rakes The Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan stretch (Metro 5), a 24.9-km corridor, which will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 8,416 crore with 17 stations on 24.9 km route. The platforms at the station will accommodate six coaches Metro Rail and is expected to carry 2.29 lakh commuters every day when in operation in 2021.

Dahisar-Mira-Bhayanda stretch (Metro 9)

BEML Ltd, the country’s largest railway coach maker, has pitched for indigenization of at least six rakes of bullet train coaches in collaboration with its Japanese partner Hitachi.

Japanese companies Hitachi and Kawasaki will bid to be the main contractor in the Japan government-assisted Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project.

Mumbai Metro One Installs Solar Panels at Metro Depot

The Dahisar-Mira-Bhayander line (Metro 9) will run along the stretch of 10.3 km and is estimated to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 6,607 crore. The elevated Metro 9 corridor, comprising eight stations, is expected to be completed by 2022.

Chennai Metro Rail reduce phase II cost by `11,000 Cr Taking a major step, Chennai Metro Rail has reduced the cost of phase II project by nearly `11,000 crore, bringing it down

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to `69,000 crore. What is significant here is, the new cost estimate includes the newly-added extension up to Poonamallee all the way from Light House.

PM Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for Pune Metro Line 3

The Delhi Metro Phase IV project of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is likely to get the nod from Delhi Government’s cabinet. The entire Phase IV project, which includes 6 new corridors, is all set to improve the connectivity across the national capital. Recently, it was reported that the DMRC was informed by Delhi Government to seek fresh approval from its board before sending it to the cabinet for its final approval.

Train 18 likely to be flagged off by PM Shri Narendra Modi on December 29

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a visit to Pune on December 18, 2018 and laid the foundation for the Pune Metro Line 3. The PM also addressed a public meeting.

The 23.3 km Pune Metro line 3 will connect the IT hub at Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar and comprise of 23 stations. It is the first metro project in India on public-private-partnership (PPP) model after the New Metro Rail Policy of 2017.

Delhi Cabinet may approve Delhi Metro Phase IV on December 19, 2018

Train 18, the fastest train from railways' stable, will be flagged off by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on December 29, likely from his constituency in Varanasi.

The country's first engineless train (Multiple Unit without a locomotive) will soon replace Shatabdi trains and will operate between Delhi and Varanasi. Train 18, manufactured by ICF Chennai at a cost of Rs 100 crore, recently became India's fastest train by hitting speeds of over 180 kmph during trialrun on a section of the Delhi Rajdhani route (Delhi to Mumbai).

NHSRCL to Recruit 3500 Employees for PM Shri Narendra Modi’s Ambitious Bullet Train Project Construction of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will begin soon. The land acquisition for this project will be completed by the end of this month i.e December 2018. The first high-speed train is scheduled to leave for

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its first operation on 15th of August 2022. According to our sources, high values tender for this project will be floated from January 2019.

National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited will conduct job placements for about 3500 people which is a fantastic opportunity for job seekers. The recruitment will take place for technical as well as non-technical staff, for the Operation and Maintenance of the Bullet Train project. There will be staff for piloting, running and maintaining trains. There will also be recruitment for disciplines such as Signaling and various other technical works.

Lucknow Metro to operate on the AirportMunshipulia route from April 2019 From April 2019, commuters in the capital city Lucknow will have the option of taking a Metro ride from the Airport to Munshipulia.

finalize the date of inauguration of the much-awaited Aqua Line that would run between Sector 71 station in Noida and the Depot Station in Greater Noida, covering 29.7 km through 21 stations.

Nizamuddin Railway Station ready to connect with Delhi Metro Link In the coming days, a new transport hub will come up after Delhi Metro links the city’s third busiest railway station at Hazrat Nizamuddin and the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Sarai Kale Khan.

The new Hazrat Nizamuddin metro station, part of the Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 stretch of the Pink Line, is expected to become operational later this month

Dehradun Metro Comprehensive Mobility Plan Ready, To Ply Over 1.69 Lakh Passengers Daily

Lucknow Metro is currently operating on an 8-km stretch from Transport Nagar to Charbagh. Further, the Metro will be operational on the entire 23-km stretch from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Munshipulia (North-South corridor), said LMRC officials. The passenger load, which is around 10 lakh per year, is expected to increase 10 fold, they added.

NMRC approves Safety Inspection Report, seeks Aqua Line inauguration date from the Government On 21 Dec 2018, a final and mandatory safety inspection report has given the approval to Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) to launch commercial operations of the much awaited Noida's Aqua Line. After the approval, NMRC has now written letter to the Uttar Pradesh Government to

After the construction of a Metro Rail Project based on Light Rail Transit System (LRTS), more than 1.69 lakh passengers will travel daily on the two corridors of Dehradoon. This has been mentioned in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP). Also, according to the plan, the conductor from Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) and the Forest Research Institute (FRI) from Raipur in Doon is considered to be more favorable.

Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation's Managing Director Jitendra Tyagi said that CMP has suggested two options for the two corridors of Doon. In both options the first corridor suggested was from ISBT to Kandoli, while two corridors were given two further options. In the first one, the FRI was given the option to connect the Rispana Bridge and the other with the FRI in Raipur area. In both options, the passenger number is almost identical, while the length of the replacement bridge is reduced by two kilometers. In this way, the total cost will be reduced by about Rs 280 crore.

However, a suitable place for the maintenance depot is not available in this region.

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Delhi Metro: Year Review 2018 2018 was a historic year for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This year, a record, 86.72 kilometers of new sections of phase III were open to public by Delhi Metro. ERickshaws were also launched from some stations as part of efforts to increase the last mile connectivity from the stations. Ÿ

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2nd January: Delhi Metro started the test runs on the Noida – Greater Noida Corridor on 2nd January. The train was flagged off by Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC and Mr. Alok Tandon, Managing Director, NMRC. 14th March: The Majlis Park – Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Pink corridor of Delhi Metro was inaugurated and made open to passengers by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri and the Chief Minister of Delhi, Sh. Arvind Kejriwal in the presence of Union Minister for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and many senior dignitaries.

28th May: The 24.82 kilometre long Kalkaji Mandir – Janakpuri West Metro corridor was flagged off on 28th May, 2018 (Monday) by the Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri and the Hon’ble

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24th June: The 11.18 kilometer long City park (Bahadurgarh) – Mundka Metro corridor was flagged off remotely by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi on 24th June, 2018. Bahadurgarh became the third city in Haryana to be connected by the Delhi Metro.

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6th August: The 8.10 kilometre long Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus – L ajpat Nagar Metro corridor was formally flagged off on 6thAugust for passenger operations by Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Housing and Urban Affairs and Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister, National Capital Territory of Delhi in the presence of the Sh. Anant Kumar, the Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs.

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16th September: The Delhi Metro introduced QR code based ticketing facility for travel on Airport Express Line from 16th September 2018. With the introduction of this facility, commuter’s using Delhi Metro’s Airport Express Line can use the QR Code generated on their smart phones instead of smart cards or tokens to travel.

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31st October: The 17.8 kilometre long Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake – Shiv Vihar Metro corridor was formally flagged off on 31st October for passenger operations by Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of State

19th November: The 3.2 km long Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) – Escorts Mujesar extension of the Kashmere Gate – Escorts Mujesar corridor (Violet Line) of Delhi Metro was formally flagged off via remote by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi on 19th November, 2018.

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The two Metro corridors – 18.5-km Dahisar-W to DN Nagar Metro-2A (Rs.6,410 crore) and 16.5-km Andheri-E to Dahisar-E Metro-7 Corridor (Rs.6,208 crore) – are being implemented on a war footing. Both projects are looking at completion of civil construction in 2019.

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The Authority has also begun the construction of the 23.5-km DN Nagar to Mankhurd Metro2B (Rs.10,986 crore) and 32-km Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-ThaneKasarvadavali Metro-4 Corridor (Rs.14,549 crore).

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Reports (DPRs) for Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) Metro-10 (Rs.4,476/- crore), Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro-11 (Rs.8,739 crore) and Kalyan-Taloja Metro-12 (Rs.4,132/- crore) corridors. All three DPRs will now be recommended to the State Government for approval.

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The establishment of Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd. is another step forward as the State expects to throw open Andheri (East) to Dahisar (East) Metro-7 and Dahisar to DN Nagar Metro-2A corridors next year. The Corporation will be an autonomous body and will deal with operation and maintenance of Metro Lines as also Monorail. In addition, the decision to create more than 1,000 posts has also been taken.

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The crucial decision of establishing Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to implement the MultiModal Navghar to Belavli corridor was taken in view of the various daunting tasks, such as land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation of the project affected families, appointment of contractors, handling legal hassles, coordination with different state and central Government entities for various permissions, security arrangement etc.

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The Authority also appointed MMRDA as the Special Planning Authority for the Mumbai University’s Kalina Campus. MMRDA is constructing two roads, a 2-km long elevated road connecting BKC and Hans Bhugra marg, with the second one being the 690-meter road to facilitate entry/exit from and to Bandra-Kurla Complex, for which construction will require some land owned by the University.

The Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis also released a series of heritage circuit maps covering heritage properties (built/natural) within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This was commissioned by the MMR-Heritage Conservation Society. These maps represent perhaps the first such attempt to record and to make it accessible to the public heritage properties and natural sites in the MMR, several of them relatively unknown and neglected.

The Authority further widened its region by including the entire Palghar Taluka, the remaining region of Vasai Taluka, Alibaug, Pen, Panvel, and Khalapur in Raigad District in the MMRDA’s jurisdiction. This decision will help develop these regions in a planned way.

“These areas have tremendous development potential and prone to fast unplanned growth if left as it is. This decision will now see these regions not only develop in a planned manner but also sustain the development on its own”, said the Chief Minister. There will be an emphasis on the development of “Growth Centers”, which will work as a catalyst for the development of the region.

Chief Minister also inaugurated the “War-Room and Innovation Center” at MMRDA much on the guidelines of a war-room that is set up in Mantralaya by himself.

War Room’s need was felt by the Metropolitan Commissioner keeping in mind the large number of projects undertaken by MMRDA. The War-Room will be busy not only to streamline mega projects, discuss and take quick decisions with regard to any and all emergencies, it will also undertake critical research activities to pave the way towards “total development” of the city and its metropolitan region.

MMRDA, in the month of September 2018, successfully restarted the first phase of Monorail from Chembur to Wadala and will start operations of the second phase in the next year.

MMRDA successfully conducted the bid process and received various quotes for coaches, lifts, escalators and auto fare collection machines. This year the Authority inaugurated 1.4-km Ghansoli-Talavli flyover and a 575-m long flyover from Savita Chemicals

towards Belapur. The Bhoomipujan for the 796-m ROB at Kopri, Thane; and 3.5-km Road connecting ThaneBelapur Road was also made open to the public.

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The New MMRDA Logo was launched by the Chief Minister which is indicative of the nature of varied projects the Authority has been implementing in the recent past. “The change in Logo was pertinent in the wake of the changed and enhanced scope of work undertaken by MMRDA over a period of time. It conveys the diverse development activities MMRDA undertakes today and the way forward the Authority has planned”, expressed Mr.Fadnavis.

Besides Metro-2A & 7 MMRDA is looking at completing many other projects in 2019 – 1.

After taking over the operations of the Monorail, MMRDA has been running it quite successfully and is now aiming completion of Phase-2 of Monorail.

MMRDA, in the larger public interest, has terminated the contract with M/s. LTSE for their failure to perform and fulfill contractual obligations, in turn, causing great inconvenience to the Monorail commuters. The Monorail is expected to carry a number of commuters every day once the second phase from Wadala to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk is commissioned.

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Nearer home, MMRDA is keen to introduce smart parking in the Bandra-Kurla Complex with the help of RTO and Traffic Police. There will be parking patrolling vans operating within the complex to deter illegal parking which invariably causes traffic chaos in the peak hours.

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There are three more projects that MMRDA has vowed to complete in 2019. The first is 1.6- km long Bandra-Kurla-Chunabhatti (EEH connector) of which the estimated cost is Rs.156 crore. This Connector crosses Mithi, LBS Road, Central and Harbour Rail tracks to help motorists save 30 minutes and a 3-km drive. Motorists will be able to avoid traffic congestion and pollution in the Sion-Dharavi area.

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Additionally, there are two more flyovers (Estimated cost Rs.163 crore) and a road coming up to clear BKC Junction traffic issue. The total length of the two flyovers – one from BKC to the Sea Link and two Sea Link to BKC is 1,888 meters. Also planned is a 300meter long and 12 feet wide road running through the Government land to streamline traffic from Dharavi to Sea Link.

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MMRDA is also working on a war footing to de-congest BKC and SCLR junctions by constructing two roads at an estimated cost of Rs.449 crore. The 1.3-km elevated road running from MTNL junction to LBS Flyover will clear Bandra-Kurla Complex and another 3.89-km elevated road from Kurla (Kapadia Nagar) to Vakola near Western Express Highway will help decongest SCLR junction.

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Yet another project that MMRDA intends to undertake is an improvement of signages on Western and Eastern Express Highway as also in the Bandra-Kurla Complex. While implementing this project, MMRDA will pay special attention to the positioning, placement, and information on the signages.

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Two other projects that are at the final stage are – The 650-meter long Mankoli Bridge and 655- meter long Rajnoli Bridge (Rs.121 crore). These two bridges will

prove to be crucial in clearing congestion and road rages at Mankoli and Rajnoli junction on the MumbaiNasik National Highway and provide faster connectivity. After terminating the contracts with the contractors for their failure to perform and fulfill contractual obligations, the new contractors are in the process of being appointed and these two muchawaited bridges will be thrown open to the public by the end of 2019.

In the year 2019, MMRDA is also looking at undertaking the “Access Control System” to achieve signal-free WEH, for which MMRDA will be interacting with consultants in the field. There are suggestions to break down a flyover or two to make the WEH, congestion free. The consultants may also suggest a few elevated roads and or underpasses at particular junction. MMRDA is keen to undertake this project.

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he Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of India has today shared year-end review report for 2018 and summarized the development activities carried out in Urban Transport sector in the year.

Metro Lines Commissioned/Operational At present, about 536 kms of Metro Rail lines are operational in 10 cities i.e. Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Gurugram. Since May, 2014 to till date, about 287 Kms of metro rail lines have been commissioned in Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Gurugram. In 2018 (from January, 2018 till date), about 110 Kms of metro rail lines have been commissioned in Delhi & NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Metro Projects approved Since May, 2014, 13 new metro projects with a total length of about 248 Kms at a total cost of Rs. 68,021 crore have been approved for Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Lucknow, Chennai Extension, Pune, Delhi Metro Extensions, Noida – Greater Noida, Bhopal and Indore. In 2018 itself, 3 new projects with a length of about 66 Kms at a total cost of Rs. 16,408 crore have been approved for Bhopal, Indore and Delhi Metro Extn from Noida City Centre to Noida Sector 62.

Metro Inauguration Foundation of 6 metro projects has been laid since May, 2014, for Nagpur, Pune, and 4 lines in Mumbai. Several new metro lines have been inaugurated since May, 2014 in Delhi, Hyderabad and Kochi. Delhi Metro extension from Mundka to Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh (11.18 Km) and Delhi Metro extension from Escort Mujesar to Raja Nahar Singh Ballabgarh (3.205 km) was inaugurated in 2018.

Around 650 kms of metro rail projects are at various stages of implementation in Delhi & NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Jaipur, Mumbai (including State initiatives by MMRDA), Hyderabad, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Noida, Bhopal and Indore. About 750 kms of metro rail systems and 373 km of Rapid Rail Transit Systems (RRTS) are under planning in various cities.

In order to promote “Make in India” and indigenization of various metro rail system, standard specification of rolling stock, signalling system, electrical & electromechanical metro rail components and civil engineering structures have been issued. Further, eligibility criteria for procurement of rolling stocks has also b e e n i s s u e d . I - M e t r o s ( I n d i a n M e t r o R a i l Organizations’ Society) – a platform to exchange ideas, pooling of knowledge and sharing of experience, best practices, innovations etc. among the Indian metro rail companies to nurture excellence in performance was launched in March 2018.

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For Indian Railways, 2018 was a year of Milestones

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ven as we have stepped into the new year, it is worth noting that 2018 was an eventful year the Indian Railways Honorable Railway Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal mentioned that if the Indian Railways were to attempt a tagline for its achievements in the year 2018, it would probably be “2018, a year of many firsts”. This indeed presents an accurate picture of what the Railways achieved in 2018. Indian Railways was able to achieve some of the biggest milestones till date and the national carrier is undoubtedly moving in the right direction with a newfound vigor. Following are some of the major breakthroughs that the Indian Railways was able to achieve in 2018:

Ø Train-18: India’s first indigenously built engine less train: Train 18 (T-18), the semi-highspeed train, is India’s first indigenously built engine less (multiple unit with Loco) train.

It is touted as a successor to the likes of Shatabdi Express.

Train 18 is aimed to not only reduce travel time, but also give a new level of comfort to the Indian passengers, who have consistently demanded better quality services from Indian Railways. Following are some of its impressive features:

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After various mock runs, Train 18 had a successful trial on the standard rail tracks. It breached the speed barrier of 180 kmph without any hassles, making it India’s fastest train ever.

Ø First Railway University Ø Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani along with the Minister of Railways of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, dedicated the first Railway University – National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) to the nation. The inauguration ceremony took place at National Academy of Indian Railway (NAIR) campus in Vadodara this month. The university which is the first of its kind will cater to the needs of modernization and innovation as far as the Indian Railways is concerned. On this wonderful occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal urged students to come forward and make a difference. He also said that the aim of the university is to develop a world class infrastructure to encourage cutting edge research in the railways. This, indeed, is a major step in the right direction and the university can be considered as a stepping stone towards the development of an efficient research infrastructure, catering towards the modernization needs of the Railways.

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Ø Diesel locomotive converted into an electric one: Ø In another firsts, the Indian Railways converted a diesel locomotive into an electric one. The process was carried out in a short time span of merely 69 days which shows the efficiency with which the Railways achieved this phenomenal feat. This was also seen as a major shot in the arm as far as the efforts to completely electrify the broad gauge network are concerned. It is also important to mention here that a cabinet meet led by the prime minister approved the plan of 100 percent electrification of Indian railways earlier this year. The electrification is expected to be completed by 2022. Shri Piyush Goyal said, “We have electrified about 46% of the routes. The work is on for electrification of about 20,000 km of routes, after which about 78% of Indian Railways will be electrified. Today [Wednesday], the Cabinet has approved 13,675 km of remaining routes at the cost of 12,134 crore.” This is going to set new benchmarks in efficiency in the functioning of the Railways. Ø Setting new standards in safety: Ø This has to be the most important of a number of feats that the Railways have achieved in 2018. The number of rail accidents have reduced by a significant margin. While in 2017-2018, there were 73 accidents, and the Railways for the first time managed to bring down the number of accidents in a year into two-digit figures, since April there were 45 such cases until December 15, 2018. During April-December in 2017, there were 54 such cases. Thus, going by these figures we can expect the Railways to maintain the momentum it has achieved and better its record as far as reducing the number of rail accidents is concerned. Ø Bogibeel Bridge inaugurated: Ø PM Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel Bridge which is the second rail cum Road Bridge in Brahmaputra after Saraighat Bridge, which has reduced the distance between Delhi and Dibrugarh by 155 km. It happens to be the longest bridge in the country. This will make movement on the Brahmaputra River very easy. It is a major achievement as far as rail infrastructure in the North-east region of the country is concerned and will help in further negating a sense of isolation which used to prevail in the region due to its location.

2018 undoubtedly turned out to be a very successful year of the Railways. Under the leadership of Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal, the national carrier is progressing to an unprecedented phase while setting new milestones and creating impressive records.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Colaba–Bandra-SEEPZ line)

16 km (30%) Tunneling Completed

2439001 m3 (49%) Excavation Completed

All 17 TBMs are working and 2 breakthroughs have been achieved

Work has commenced at all 27 stations

MMRC has awarded 7 contracts in year 2018

75.75 ha land has been acquired out of 76 ha required land

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Train 18, India's fastest and Engineless (Multiple Unit) Train The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai rolled out India's ďŹ rst engine-less, semi-high speed train on October 29 to replace the 0classic Shatabdi Express.

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rain 18 is the next leap forward for Indian Railways and Indian transportation as a whole. The new set of trains will usher in an era of greater speed, safety, and services for travelers while simultaneously bringing rail travel on par with the rest of the world. Train 18 is the country’s first engine-less semi high speed train. A type of self-propelled train without a separate dedicated locomotive.

It was designed and built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai under the Indian government's Make in India initiative over a span of 18 months. The unit cost of the first rake was estimated to be `100 crore (US$14 million), although the unit cost is expected to go further down with subsequent production. At the original price, it is estimated to be 40% less expensive than a similar train imported from Europe. It was planned to service in January 2019.

Train 18, India's first indigenously built engine-less train (Multiple Unit operating without Locomotives), recently became the fastest train in the country after hitting speeds of over 180 kmph in a trial run. The semi-high speed worldclass train-set was manufactured by Integral Coach Factory(ICF), Chennai in 18 months under "Make in India".

However, Sudhanshu Mani, former General Manager, always wanted ICF to do more and conceived the idea of Train 18.

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Design and development Named after its target year 2018, Train 18 was designed and manufactured in just 18 months - from the concept stage in Nov'16 to its approval in Apr'17.

It has no separate engine as the power to run the train is obtained from the wheel sets and has 16 coaches. Train 18 was built at a cost of Rs. 97 crore and is a fully air-conditioned train with world-class amenities.

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Tr a i n 1 8 ' s e x t e r i o r appearance has been likened to that of a bullet train, with an aerodynamic narrowing of each end of the train. It has a driver coach at e ach end o f the tr ai n, allowing for faster turnaround at each end of the line. The train has 16 passenger cars, with a seating capacity of 1,128 passengers. Two of the center compartments are first class compartments that seat 52 each, with the rest being coach compartments seating 78 each.

The train's seats, braking system, doors, and transformers are the only elements of the train to be outsourced, with plans to make them domestically on the production of the next unit. Train 18 employs a regenerative braking system, and also uses electro-pneumatic brakes from Hungary.

Another unit is planned for production over the next year, along with four more units in the following year, for a total of six. The Railway Board has requested that ICF complete two of the new units by May 2019. Two of those units will incorporate sleeper cars into the layout. Indian Railways and ICF are also planning the development of Train 20, another semi-high speed train that will replace the Rajdhani Express.

The line is supposed to be unveiled in 2020.

Trial runs and entrance into service It was supposed to be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before the Beginning of Kumbh Mela, which begins on 14th of January in Prayagraj. It will be running on the Delhi-Varanasi route, via Kanpur and Prayagraj, connecting the Prime minister's Lok Sabha seat to the Capital city, reducing travel time along the route by 15 percent, or even more once the tracks are upgraded along the route. The train's regenerative brakes are also expected to allow a 30% savings in electricity costs as compared to its predecessor. At an operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph), it will outpace the Shatabdi Express by 30 kilometres per hour (19 mph). However, an internal report by

Indian Railways indicated that only 0.3% of the company's tracks are capable of supporting speeds that high. Every other car on the train is motorized.

The train's first trial run was carried out on 29 October 2018 in Chennai, focusing on crew orientation and testing the train's brakes, with further testing was done in Delhi on 7 November and later in Rajasthan. An Indian Railways official reported that "some fuses went off" during the trial in Chennai, but that the issue was minor and quickly fixed. The train ended up leaving for Delhi later than expected, on 11 November, and arrived on 13 November. Testing was set to commence along a section of track between Bareilly and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh on 17 November, but the location was subsequently changed to the stretch of rail between Moradabad and Rampur due to unspecified issues with the initial section of track. The Moradabad–Rampur testing occurred at low speeds ranging from 30–60 km/h (19–37 mph). After the lower-speed testing, the train was moved to a section of track between Kota and Sawai Madhopur to be tested at operating speed. During its trials, Train 18 reached speeds of 180 km/h (110 mph), the highest speed any train in India has reached. It shares that distinction with a train manufactured by Spanish company Talgo that has also tested trains on Indian tracks.

A team put together by India's Research Design and Standards Organisation will supervise the testing and give the go-ahead for the final speed test.

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separate locomotive (engine).

All you need to know about India’s first engine-less train in 10 points:1.

The fully air-conditioned train, built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, can run at a speed of up to 160 kmph

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It also comes with technical features for enhanced quick acceleration.

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The swanky 16-coach train is deemed as a successor to the prestigious 30-year-old Shatabdi Express.

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The train will cut travel time by 15 per cent compared to the Shatabdi.

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It has been developed by the city-based Integral Coach Factory in Chennai in 18 months.

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The full AC train is designed in such a way that passengers can have a look at the driver’s cabin.

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The self-propelled train, fitted with CCTV cameras, will have two executive compartments in the center with 52 seats each, whereas trailer coaches will have 78 seats each.

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Train 18 has diffused lighting, automatic doors and footsteps besides GPS-based Passenger Information System.

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The footstep in a coach’s doorway slides outward when the train stops at a station enabling passengers to alight safely with comfort in view of the variation in height between a train’s floor and the platform.

Train 18 sets to be exported! Indian Railways looks to enter $200 billion world market for trains!

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Meet the brains behind India's ďŹ rst engine-less train

Mr. Sudhanshu Mani played very important role in Train 18 project

Mr. Debi Prasad Dash, Chief Design Engineer (Electrical)

Sudhanshu Mani is credited with conceiving Train 18, securing Railway Board's approval, and manufacturing it in 18 months. He retired as the ICF General Manager on 31 Dec'18.

ICF's Chief Design Engineer (Electrical), Debi Prasad Dash, was also responsible for the execution of Train 18 project and for its on-time delivery. A native of Jaspur, Odisha, Dash is a 1987-batch Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Hailing from Lucknow, he worked at Indian Railways' Research Design and Standard Organization for nine years which helped him conceive state-of-the-art Train 18.

A little about the ICF and Train 18 project Founded in 1955, Integral Coach Factory has rolled-out over 60,000 rail coaches till date. It stopped manufacturing ICF coaches last year as they were considered outdated for Rajdhani and Shatabdi and began producing only state-of-theart Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches part of Rajdhani and Shatabdi.

Apart from Mr. Mani, four other officials played crucial roles in the Train 18 project.

Mr. Shubhranshu, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer of Integral Coach Factory, Shubhranshu, has also played an important role in execution of the Train 18 project and timely delivery of the train set. He is also responsible for ICF's export venture.

Shubhranshu, who hails from Patna, joined the Indian Railways in 1985. He has also travelled to Europe and the US for training and technical collaboration.

Dash and his team comprising of nine electrical designers played a crucial role in ensuring Train 18's high acceleration (pick up), which helped in touching speeds of 160 kmph in just 182 seconds.

Mr. S Srinivas, Chief Design Engineer (Mechanical) of ICF Chief Design Engineer (Mechanical) of ICF, S Srinivas, also played an essential role by leading a team of 50 engineers for designing various parts of the train under the Train 18 project.

Srinivas is a 1986-batch Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer and hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. His seven-year working experience at RDSO gave him exposure to high-end train technology.

Mr. Manish Pradhan Chief Workshop Engineer (Furnishing) Manish Pradhan, Chief Workshop Engineer (Furnishing) of ICF, played a crucial role in workshop management and Train 18's internal furnishing. A native of Gwalior, Pradhan is a 1991-batch IRSME officer. He is currently guiding workshop supervisors for manufacturing second and third sets of Train 18.

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Interview with former ICF GM Mr. Sudhanshu Mani In just 18 months the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai has rolled out the country’s fastest train. The engine-less (Multiple Unit without Locos) ‘Train 18’ has even crossed the speed of 180 kmph in a trial run. ICF GM Sudhanshu Mani talks about the factory’s future plans where it plans to not only manufacture more trains like Train 18 but also manufacture sleeper class train sets fit for running at 160 kmph. Here are excerptsAfter rolling out India’s first train set prototype, what are the ICF’s future plans? What makes Train 18 different?

There has been a lot of media attention on Train 18 since we first shared the concept. After its unveiling and subsequent 180 kmph speed trial run, it got extensive coverage in India and abroad. The ministry of railways has sanctioned six sets and it wants us to manufacture those. We have said yes to the proposal and now await a final count from the ministry. Another fact perhaps not known yet is that we have enquiries from abroad about Train 18. Although the train has been designed specifically for India, after some proliferation here, ICF would certainly be ready for export. Something which we did not declare before the test was our efforts to make the train free of jerks and improve its ride quality. The tests so far seem to show that we have certainly succeeded.

Train 18 is hailed as a Make in India product, with 80 percent of equipment designed and manufactured by Indian firms. What kind of components were imported for Train 18?

About 20 percent of the cost went towards imported equipment such as braking systems, seating, plug doors and a few other components that were not available in the Indian market. ICF is now taking all steps to develop in-country resources for such items and with successive rakes the indigenous component will continue to increase.

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When can we expect a fully made-in-India Train 18?

It is already a very good example of Make in India as it is conceptualized, designed, engineered and built in India. We should be 100 percent indigenous in about 30 months. We were the first to make fully indigenous LHB coaches.

Can you elaborate on the challenges faced by the ICF in manufacturing Train 18?

It’s actually just 18 months as we received the go ahead from the Railway Board in April 2017. The challenges involved intelligent processing in all fields like interaction with consultants for conceptual design, detailed design, development and prototype tests of sub-assemblies and subsequent supply chain, assembly and manufacture of the shells followed by furnishing and intricate testing and commissioning. Such a project has never been attempted by Indian Railways before, let alone the ICF. Our mode has been to acquire technology for rolling stock and assimilate it gradually with the help of the partner. This was a whole new ball game; we were the developer of the technology and had to be in the lead all the time with our own technical teams as well as the vendors who were developing the subassemblies. Coming to specifics, it’s noteworthy that Indian Railways did not have ready technology for 160 kmph motorized bogies. Developing such bogies with fully suspended traction motors and under-slung propulsion system was a tough task. Our exteriors have often been

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singled out for criticism and we had to innovate, within our limitations, to present an attractive exterior. Then there was the task of coordination with various third party equipment to talk to each other digitally and our engineers had to work hard to make that possible. Suffice it to say that it has been a remarkable journey and I salute the team ICF and the associated industry partners for making this possible. There was tension, bitterness, and temporary disappointments all the way, but we have been able to deliver. I am not aware if a project of this magnitude has been completed, from concept to prototype, anywhere in the world in such a short time. I have worked on nearly all major rolling stock design and development programs of Indian Railways, including major locomotive projects, but I can say without any doubt that this would count as the biggest challenge and the greatest success of our indigenous programme with complete ownership of technology with ICF. There are plans to manufacture train sets with sleeper coaches for travelling at a speed of 160 kmph, which will eventually replace the Rajdhani trains.

There are plans to manufacture full aluminum body coaches for train sets (code-named Train 20) for which ICF is awaiting advice from the Railway Board for floating tenders.

Does Train 18 require a special signalling and track system to run above 180 kmph?

Obviously, for a train to run at a speed higher than 160 kmph, a lot more safeguards have to be made, like fencing the track to avoid cattle being run over and other hindrances in the track, which may prove to be dangerous for the safety of train. The strength of track and signalling also have to be improved on which Indian Railways is already working.

Is ICF facing issues like dearth of skilled staff and lack of enthusiasm amongst the employees?

It is not true that ICF lacks skilled employees; at least I have not seen anything like this. On the contrary, I have always maintained that the staff had good capability and competence and added to that a sort of chutzpah to do something new. My job was to provide the leadership and channelize their energy.

And to remove their doubts about our capability as a team to deliver what was hitherto unthinkable. As Lucio says in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure: “Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” We attempted without fear of failure and we succeeded. ICF always boasts of highly skilled employees and I did my best to improve their standard of living through various measures like improving cleanliness, providing a pleasant working environment and better sporting facilities.

From being a coach factory which earlier relied on foreign technology to becoming a manufacturing unit which is self-reliant and indigenous, what sort of changes have you seen in the working of ICF in recent years?

ICF has come a long way since its inception in 1955. It has manufactured more than 58,000 coaches of a staggering 700 variants, a world record of rare distinction of having manufactured the highest number of carriages under one roof in the world. ICF keeps innovating and improving the quality, aesthetics and comfort level of public travelling in the coaches.

More importantly, ICF is adopting a green approach so that coaches manufactured are environment-friendly. In fact, all our coaches are manufactured with green energy unlike other factories, as we are a unique carbon negative organisation.

Where do you see ICF Chennai in two years?

Train 18 is a game-changer in many ways and we would be manufacturing a large number of Train 18 and its clones.

Other products that we would deliver by the end of two years should be standard gauge metro coaches and should be well on way to receiving the first aluminium-bodied train set and preparing its indigenous manufacture. Summing up, ICF should become a great train factory making 3,600 to 4,000 coaches by then with an improved quality and many variants.

This year we are well on our way to make a 33 percent jump in production from an already world record level of 2,503 coaches in 2017-18.

What measures have you taken to improve quality in terms of aesthetics and longevity of products?

We go to the best sources for quality products for manufacturing of coaches. We periodically check the quality of products and weed out poor suppliers. The staff of vendors is also trained at the ICF. As an instance, the welders are qualified and certified by the Advanced Welding Training Centre of ICF. Fortunately, most of the inputs are available domestically and through Make in India efforts, we also consult global leaders to get the best parts for the coaches. The skill set of the employees is also upgraded duly keeping abreast of the latest technologies, which help in not only improving quality but also reducing costs.

Will ICF turn its focus on manufacturing fast speed coaches or will it restrict itself to producing only LHB carriages?

ICF has to cater to all class of travelling public and manufacturing EMU, MEMU and DEMU type of coaches is also its priority. ICF looks into the future where train sets will replace the conventional loco-hauled trains. Train 18 coaches as of now can run up to 220 kmph technically. It can be adopted for other designs of coaches also. However, infrastructure for operating such coaches at higher speeds needs to be in place. And as for high speed, we hope the technology provider chosen by the government collaborates with the ICF.

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Exclusive Interview with Mr. Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, LMRC

Lucknow Metro’s new corridor likely to open next month – Kumar Keshav, MD, Lucknow Metro Mr. Kumar Keshav, an IRSE (Indian Railway Service of Engineers) officer and a gold-medallist engineer from IIT- Kanpur (M.Tech) and IIT-Roorkee (B.E.), took over as Managing Director of the company on 18th August 2014. As Director (Projects & Planning) at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), he is credited with successfully completing and commissioning various projects in Delhi Metro.

He held the prestige of the nation high during the XIXth Commonwealth Games, 2010 when he commissioned the Central Secretariat -Badarpur Metro project on 3rd October 2010 – on the day of the start of the Commonwealth Games – when approximately 70,000 public traveled by Delhi Metro to reach the main venue of the global sporting extravaganza – the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Lucknow Metro is a dream project of the people of Uttar Pradesh which is being executed by Metro engineers under the leadership of Shri Kumar Keshav. Work for this project was carried out round the clock without any break with the Managing Director leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the 8.5 km priority Metro corridor was commissioned for trial runs on 1st December 2016, in just two years and two month period which is a record in itself, thereby achieving the distinction of being the fastest ever Metro project execution in the Country as stated by ‘Metro Man’ Dr. E. Sreedharan.

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Lucknow Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Construction of the line began on 27 September 2014 with the 8.5 km (5.3 mi) stretch from Transport Nagar to Charbagh Railway Station which began its commercial operation on 5 September 2017, making it the fastest built metro rail system in the country.

Lucknow Metro recently completed the successful load testing of the remaining section of the North-South corridor. Metro Rail News conducted an interview with Mr. Kumar Keshav, Managing Director of Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Below is the excerpt from the interview: What are the issues that you faced while making the Metro what it is today?

Lucknow Metro is the City’s pride. It feels just like yesterday when we commenced the Commercial Operations for Lucknow Metro for the first time on 5th September, 2017. From the dream of a Metro plying through the city of Nawabs to opening the entire stretch of the North-South Corridor for the public, this journey has been a roller coaster ride of challenges, accomplishments and a storm of emotions and hard work of the entire team behind the Lucknow Metro project and since then there has been no looking back. Lucknow, being the capital city, metro construction was a difficult subject. Fortunately, we were able to garner favorable public opinion through consistent interaction with the

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public. Lucknow Metro has achieved the distinction of being the fastest Metro Project execution in the country so far.

Racing against time to complete the project was in itself a big challenge for us. The other challenges we faced were related to engineering construction. Lucknow being an old heritage city, construction at populated areas was extremely challenging.

Please brief us on the current status of the metro rail project?

Lucknow Metro recently completed t h e s u c c e s s f u l l o a d t e s t i n g o f the remaining section of the North-South corridor. We have also started the trial run Kumar Keshav, MD- LMRC with the team during the trial runs of the on this stretch. This is being seen by many remaining sec on of North South Corridor. technical experts here and elsewhere in the country as yet another milestone for the sheds in Transport Nagar Car Maintenance Depot.

22.878 km long corridor from the Chowdhary Charan Singh Because of all these novel measures, society will be able International Airport to Munshipulia. The Metro work is to recover the entire investment cost on the project in likely to be completed by February, much ahead of the just 5 years, Economic Rate of Return (EIRR) of the initial deadline of April 2019.

Project being 19.46%. To create sustainable environment The journey hasn’t been easy but it’s definitely worth the LMRC’s Metro stations and Depot have been designed outcome. We faced unaccountable challenges throughout and built as ‘Green’ buildings in accordance with the the constr uction phase but as is rightly said standards of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

‘Determination gives you the resolve to keep going Apart from this, on the occasion of the World despite the roadblocks that lay before you’, we kept going Environment Day on 5th June, 2017, LMRC has been and the rest is history. With a team made of steel, awarded International Organization for Standardization Lucknow Metro has emerged as a fine example of (ISO) 14001:2004 & Occupational Health & Safety excellence in the field of Mass Rapid Transit System.

Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:2007 certifications in recognition of the organization’s compliances with What is the step LMRCL has taken for environment international standards. safety and utilization of solar energy?

To conserve energy and use renewable sources of energy, Lucknow Metro has taken many initiatives such as regenerative braking in the trains which will result in saving 30-35% traction energy, use of 1% criteria for underground stations in the air conditioning system, using Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) drive for all lifts and escalators, provision of LED lights at stations, use of energy efficient equipment for Environmental Control System (ECS) and Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) system for the underground stations etc. Currently, Lucknow Metro has planned 1.52MW solar energy under the RESCO model from the roof mounted photo voltaic cells on stabling and inspection

Lucknow Metro has so far relocated 410 trees and a total of 537 trees have been saved through changes in design.

LED Lights are being used in all stations and trains of LMRC. 1.0 MW capacity solar-roof plant has been installed in the Transport Nagar Depot. Along with it, a Waste Composting Machine has been installed in the depot.

The work of the North-South corridor is likely to be completed by February 2019. Please elaborate about this.

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route, the maximum fare will be Rs 60.Currently, it takes around 90 minutes to reach from Munshipulia to the airport, but once the route is operational, this distance will be covered in 40 minutes, and no one has to face the problems of a traffic jam.

What are the challenges specific to this corridor and how has it been overcome?

The most difficult work on this stretch was the construction of a 177-metre-long cantilever bridge on the Gomti River. By using high skill technology, tools and most important the continuous day and night effort of our team has made the challenge to overcome.

What are the unique features of this corridor and do you expect that this corridor will help boost the overall ridership of Lucknow Metro?

The operation of this corridor will definitely boost the overall ridership of Lucknow Metro.

We have also taken some unique initiatives keeping in mind the commuters. Lucknow Metro is the first Metro in the country which has tied up with Radio City 91.1 FM and launched its very own FM Radio. It is now providing specialized content, public announcements, jingles and melodious music at all Metro stations for the commuters of Lucknow Metro. To provide a push to government’s ‘Digital India’ campaign and an extended benefit for the Metro commuters, Lucknow Metro started providing free Wi-Fi facility to its ‘Go Smart’ card users at all its operational Metro stations.

Transport Nagar to Charbagh Railway Station was built in record time making Lucknow metro as the fastest built metro rail system in the country. A similar feat is being achieved for the second corridor as it is two months ahead of its deadline.

How this has been made possible?

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execution which has set a new benchmark in Metro construction in the Country. Similarly we recently completed the successful load testing of the remaining section of the North-South corridor. This is being seen by many technical experts here and elsewhere in the country as yet another milestone for the 22.878 km long corridor from the Chowdhary Charan Singh International Airport to Munshipulia. The Metro work is likely to be completed by February, much ahead of the initial deadline of April 2019. All this has been achieved purely because of team work and a dream that we all started off with of giving Lucknow a world class transit system. I would also attribute this achievement to the people of Lucknow, who have been immensely supportive for this project ever since its inception. It is because of their patience and cooperation that we have been able to realize this dream of a Metro in the ‘City of Nawabs’.

Any other information, you want to share with us with respect to technology development in metro rail industries.

Ticketing has been amongst the most innovative areas within rail and metro, perhaps most visible in smart-card systems overtaking paper tickets in a growing number of the world’s transport networks. The next development could well be Virtual Agents, essentially at station computer offering a combination of ticket office, vending machine and call center. A passenger using the Virtual Agent is able to talk to a ‘real person’ in ‘real time’ offering a similar experience to being at the ticket window except over a video link. The ticket agent you speak to would be likely at a central ticket office hub.

Apart from publishing daily news updates on Metro Rail News portal, Our Monthly Magazine covers chronicle development in urban transport in India.

How do you think we can partner with railway industries across the country to popularize their project developments?

The urban transpor t in India is undergoing a revolutionary upgrade; it would be wonderful if you capture this journey through your Magazine. You can take projects from the Railways, Rapid transit systems and the Highways and feature them in your magazine. These feature stories should cover the entire journey of conception, development and execution of the project.

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Noida Metro The Noida Metro project is being developed at an es mated cost of Rs55.03bn ($765m)

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oida Metro is a mass rapid transportation system being developed by Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) to link Noida and Greater Noida cities in Uttar Pradesh,

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Located 20km away from Delhi, Noida is served by NoidaGreater Noida Expressway and highways connecting Delhi and its surrounding towns. The industrial city is home to a population of more than one million. Increasing dependence on public and private transportation has led to the proposal to develop a mass rapid transport system.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh approved the construction of Noida Metro and selected Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as the turnkey consultant for the project in October 2014.

Construction on the metro rail project began in mid-2015 and was completed by the end of 2017, while trial runs commenced in July 2018.

The 29.7km-long Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor, also known as Aqua Line, is scheduled to be open for commercial services by the end of 25 January 2019.

Noida Metro route and stations The Aqua Line corridor will originate at Noida Sector 71 in Noida and terminate at Delta Depot station in Greater Noida.

It is an elevated alignment with 21 stations, including elevated and at-grade stations, of which 15 stations are located in Noida and the remaining six in Greater Noida. The Aqua Line is connected to the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro by a skywalk.

Knowledge Park-1 station and Delta-1 station in Greater Noida have provisions for future expansion. Platforms at all the stations will feature screen doors, which will open in synchronization with the train doors.

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Each station is connected to residential areas, industrial locations and other locations by pathways, pedestal ways, and bridges. Parking facilities are available at each station.

More than 100 lifts and 81 escalators have been installed at stations across the network for quick access and easy mobilization of the passengers.

Infrastructure An eco-friendly, zero-discharge depot constructed on 25ha of land features roof-top solar panels and water recycling facilities. It offers facilities for the accommodation and maintenance of the train sets. “The second phase of the Aqua Line will see the extension of the Noida Metro from Sector 71 to Knowledge Park 5 in Greater Noida.�

Two receiving substations were commissioned to support the power requirements of the rolling stock and stations.

Additionally, 21 auxiliary substations were commissioned in all the 21 stations along the metro line. The trains will be powered by 25kV AC overhead catenary system.

Noida Metro is equipped with communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling system supplied by Hitachi.

an axle load capacity of 16t. The trains are designed to run at a scheduled speed of 35km/h and maximum speed of 95km/h.

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Trial runs on the Noida Metro's Aqua Line started in July 2018.

The Noida metro project is estimated to cost Rs55.03bn ($765m). It is financed by the Government of India and the State Government of Uttar Pradesh. Both the governments contribute 20% each, while the remaining 60% is sourced through external loans.

Future expansions of Noida Metro

Rolling stock of Noida Metro Noida Metro will run a fleet of 19 lightweight trains provided by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. Each train consists of two motor train units and two trailers units and can accommodate 1,034 passengers.

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The second phase of the Aqua Line will see the extension of the Noida Metro from Sector 71 to Knowledge Park 5 in Greater Noida.

The 15km-long extension will include nine additional stations and the first section of the line, from Sector 71 to Sector 2, is scheduled to be commissioned in 2020. The final section of the second phase is expected to be open to the public in March 2021.

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PM Shri Narendra Modi is addressing a public mee ng in Dibrugarh, Assam

Hon'ble PM Modi Inaugurated Bogibeel Bridge This Christmas Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the completion of the Bogibeel Bridge project that his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated 16 years ago.

A historic day for the Northeast! Speaking at the inauguration of the Bogibeel Bridge. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2018

All you need to know about Bogibeel Bridge Bogibeel Bridge is India's first and only fully welded bridge which combines road and Rail Bridge over the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam between Dhemaji district and Dibrugarh district. The bridge has double rail line and 3 lane road on the upper deck, built 17km downstream of Dibrugarh in the south and Dehmaji to the river's north. It spans 4.98km in length, and emerges as a vital link between Assam and Arunachal. The bridge will provide connectivity to nearly 50 lakh people residing in Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, providing direct access to north bank from the rest of the country. This is the 4th longest bridge in India after Dhola Sadiya Bridge, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Mahatma Gandhi Setu.

Hon'ble PM Modi inaugurate Unveiled Bogibeel Bridge

The Bogibeel bridge project was a part of Assam Accord 1985. Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda had laid the foundation stone of the bridge on January 22 in 1997. Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had inaugurated the construction work of the bridge on April 21, 2002.

The Bogibeel Bridge Now Open for Public on December 25, 2018

The project was initially sanctioned at a cost of Rs 3,230.02 crore and the final cost was revised to Rs 5,920 crore.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest rail road Bogibeel Bridge on The Bridge is, in many ways, considered a dream come true for the people of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

“Completing the Rs 5,900-crore project over two decades (the foundation was laid in 1997) has been but a daunting task, especially taming and bridging the unpredictable and floodprone river during monsoons,” said Mahendra Singh, chief engineer, Northeast Frontier Railway's Bogibeel project. The bridge built 17km downstream of Dibrugarh in the south and Dehmaji to the river's north, spans 4.98km, and emerges as a vital link between Assam and Arunachal. “Once the bridge is open, troops and supplies can move faster to Arunachal

Tight security has been arranged on both sides of the bridge for the inaugural programme. The 4.94 km-long bridge over the mighty Brahmaputra River is situated 17 km downstream of upper Assam's Dibrugarh city.

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Pradesh, which is India's eastern-most state sharing border with China,” said an Army official.

it now becomes the most preferred alternative to the Kolia Bhomora Setu in Tezpur,” said Mahendra Singh.

The bridge reduces the travel time from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh to four hours. Previously, one had to detour via Tinsukia covering an additional 170km. The current route through Guwahati in the south bank is long and torturous.

Bogibeel Bridge falls in the Seismic Zone-V, which is extremely vulnerable to earthquakes with magnitudes more than 7.0. To offer good stability,heavy spans (1,700MT) are provided with seismic restrainers.

“Located just 20km away from the Assam-Arunachal border,

Glimpse of Bogibeel Bridge Inauguration

PM Narendra Modi being received by the dignitaries on his arrival at Dibrugarh, Assam.

Inaugura on of Bogibeel Bridge by PM

Inaugura on of Bogibeel Bridge by PM

The first passenger train was also flagged off

Sunset View of Bogibee Bridge

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Planning of Metro rail projects is challenging but important Raghav Chandra http://raghavchandra.org/ Raghav Chandra is former secretary, Government of India and ex-chairman of the NHAI and principal secretary-urban development in Madhya Pradesh.

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etro rail projects have hitherto been launched without significant thought going into long-term viability and sustainability. Delhi Metro was born out of urgency, and is, therefore, fully government-funded.

However, like Delhi, it is worth noting that other Indian cities have grown organically —even beyond their carrying capacity—in size and demography, and so cannot be said to be in an early stage of development. Most have inadequate infrastructure and do not have organized urban transport systems. Hence, what needs to be done is unique—retrofitting of urban rapid transport systems in dense old cities. This makes Metro planning necessary but challenging.

A Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) as a statutory body is the need of the hour. This authority is envisioned to have a comprehensive mobility plan for the city, to effect coordination among various urban transport agencies and manage the district urban transport fund (DUTF). The key point that should have been underlined is that such bodies can only be effective if they are autonomous and have over-arching powers over the city police, the transport department and the civic administration. That is a core governance issue. Who should the UMTA of a city report to—the city government, headed by the mayor, or the state government headed by the chief minister? The police and transport departments report to the chief minister, whereas the urban officials report to the mayor. One model brings heft, the other efficiency.

It is correct to underline the need to involve the city government in the Metro rail system since it operates in the urban arena and urban space will have to be leveraged. In fact, Metro rail systems should be driven by city governments and they should be stakeholders, even if it was a minority stake.

The policy emphasizes financial viability and 14% internal rate of return (IRR) for approving a new Metro rail project.

This is difficult to achieve without a generous subsidy from

the government. At the same time, the policy expects pricing to be competitive so that public transport is encouraged.

Therein lies a dilemma. How to draw the balance between competitive pricing and viability? Financial support of state government/city authorities to ensure good financial health of the agency implementing the Metro rail project is essential and will have to be provided within a well-defined framework.

The explicit commitment by the state government to uphold the spirit of transit-oriented-development and adoption of value capture framework is key to the success of a viable Metro rail system. Instructions in this regard must percolate down for this to be part of the master-planning of cities so that land use along the Metro path can be leveraged commercially and even monetized. Even today, there are high value areas in Delhi such as the Vasant Kunj mall complex which are without Metro connectivity. This lacuna is often exacerbated because the town planning vertical in states does not report to the city government; sometimes not even to the urban development department.

Avenues of mobilizing capital at reasonable cost should be carried out for Metro rail projects. State governments should encourage implementing agencies to raise cheaper longterm debt by allowing them to issue corporate debt bonds and earmarking revenue from betterment levies. The provision of state guarantee to support corporate debt bonds issued by Metro rail companies will enable such bonds to be floated successfully.

While there is no harm in asking for the PPP model to be explored for downstream activities, it should not be made mandatory for the construction part. A private agency that is inefficient can practically paralyze the whole city.

However, PPP should definitely be explored for ticketing, operations, maintenance and railway estate development.

In fact, a well planned and executed PPP will be fundamental to the sustainability of the project and in reducing the life cycle cost.

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Metro rail policy 2017 could be effective with few amendments

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sturdy urban transport mechanism is a very important constituent of a happy and comfortable urban experience. In India it becomes all the more essential because it has been one of the most neglected facets of governance under various governments. The rapid pace at which India is urbanizing since the 1990s has further accentuated this neglect.

Issuance of a long-awaited Metro rail policy by the Union government in 2017 was hence a welcome change from the meandering development in this sphere happening all over the country till now. The policy contains some very clear directives for undertaking Metro rail projects in various urban centres. Details of how Metro projects should be developed, funded and sustained have been well thought out and spelt. Yet it has left some gaps which are bound to pull down the whole process.

The Metro Rail Policy 2017 has laid out three significant conditions for catalyzing development of Metro rail systems.

One, hitherto it will be the responsibility of the state governments to explore and choose various options for urban mobility and then implement the project. Two, a comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) is a mandatory prerequisite for planning Metro rail in any city. And, three, there should be a statutory body called Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) for ensuring an integrated approach in planning and management of urban transport.

It is said that there is always a devil in details. And, that is where this policy of 2017 slips. A clause must be included in the policy which says that, unless UMTA is created as a statutory body and adequately staffed, no Metro project should be taken up in that state. Also, the CMP should be prepared and issued by the statutory body only, and no other agency. An accurate CMP can help in assessing the viability of a Metro rail project, since, it is critically dependent on integration of secondary and tertiary transport feeder services. UMTA should ideally have powers to regulate fares for all urban 42

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transport units and prepare, monitor and audit the CMP. Fixing fares in a Metro system is of paramount importance. No Metro line anywhere in the world is financially remunerative.

The policy has rightly directed that social and economic viability, too, should be assessed and be a part of the whole analysis. But, more clarity is needed on how the viability gap will be bridged, while ensuring Metro fares do not become a pawn in a political slugfest. It should be clearly stated that any state government desirous of implementing a Metro project in the state must first put a fare fixation committee in place in accordance with the Metro Railways Act, 2002. No effort in bringing PPP investments can be fruitful unless this is done.

The policy has listed various options that could be adopted to serve any urban town with a mass rapid transit system (MRTS). But, the experience of the last one year shows that every state government is going in for only Metro railsystems irrespective of the anticipated passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD) figure. The policy has correctly guided that this option suits only those routes where a PPHPD figure of 40,000-80,000 is expected. It is apprehended that many projects of Metro rail sanctioned in 2018 may become unviable after completion and will require financial support. This is happening since a realistic CMP is not in place. The Metro Rail Policy 2017 should have prohibited any such move and it devolves upon the central government to hold back all such projects.

There is an urgent need for introducing these amendments to the policy to ensure that the MRTS projects are finalized after a holistic assessment. This will also ensure that projects run smoothly once they are put into operation.

It is said that there is always a devil in details. And, that is where this policy of 2017 slips. A clause must be included in the policy which says that, unless UMTA is created as a statutory body and adequately staffed, no Metro project should be taken up in that state. Also, the CMP should be prepared and issued by the statutory body only, and no other agency. An

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accurate CMP can help in assessing the viability of a Metro rail project, since, it is critically dependent on integration of secondary and tertiary transport feeder services. UMTA should ideally have powers to regulate fares for all urban transport units and prepare, monitor and audit the CMP. Fixing fares in a Metro system is of paramount importance. No Metro line anywhere in the world is financially remunerative.

The policy has rightly directed that social and economic viability, too, should be assessed and be a part of the whole analysis. But, more clarity is needed on how the viability gap will be bridged, while ensuring Metro fares do not become a pawn in a political slugfest. It should be clearly stated that any state government desirous of implementing a Metro project in the state must first put a fare fixation committee in place in accordance with the Metro Railways Act, 2002. No effort in bringing PPP investments can be fruitful unless this is done.

The policy has listed various options that could be adopted to

serve any urban town with a mass rapid transit system (MRTS). But, the experience of the last one year shows that every state government is going in for only Metro railsystems irrespective of the anticipated passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD) figure. The policy has correctly guided that this option suits only those routes where a PPHPD figure of 40,000-80,000 is expected. It is apprehended that many projects of Metro rail sanctioned in 2018 may become unviable after completion and will require financial support. This is happening since a realistic CMP is not in place. The Metro Rail Policy 2017 should have prohibited any such move and it devolves upon the central government to hold back all such projects.

There is an urgent need for introducing these amendments to the policy to ensure that the MRTS projects are finalized after a holistic assessment. This will also ensure that projects run smoothly once they are put into operation.

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y bringing together the leaders of the regional and international transport and railway community, Middle East Rail serves as the leading platform for its international, influential audience to review the vision, technologies and partnerships needed to modernize systems and pioneer the future of rail.

Middle East Rail has grown to become the largest and most established rail event in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and South Asia, including an agenda with five streams of content and hours of structured, exclusive networking opportunities. It is also the only rail event to be run in partnership with the UAE government, hosting more regional and international government representatives than any other rail show.

The conference welcomes 200 speakers, including international experts, ministries, CEOs of transport operators and high-level decision makers to analyze and tackle the biggest challenges facing the industry.

In the form of panel discussions, presentations and interactive roundtables, the 2019 conference agenda features the industry’s biggest trends. Topics include privatization and planning, digital technologies and automation, urban mobility and supply chain innovation as well as project updates sessions from across the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Asia.

From modernizing legacy networks, to building transport cor ridors of the future, upgrading Signalling and Telecommunications systems, and financing new networks; the Middle East Rail conference has it all.

In 2019, Middle East Rail co-locates with Middle East Smart Mobility, and Middle East Transport Infrastructure. This expansion facilitates the inclusion of the entire transport ecosystem from Transport operators, industry disruptors, government entities, urban planners, municipalities, property developers, ports, depots among others.

Middle East Smart Mobility focuses on the entire mobility ecosystem, addressing the challenges in reaching smart urbanization and helping to move countries towards smart city development while improving city livability and urban mobility. The agenda covers everything from intelligent transport systems, connected vehicles, smart parking, automated and electric vehicles to innovative transport modes. With radical economic diversification, shifting demographic paradigms, sustainable responsibility, increasing youth population and a rise in tourism, investment in transportation infrastructure has become a top priority.

Worldwide, cities are striving to reach smart urbanization and mobility. The Middle East and North Africa are pioneering the future in this space and Middle East Smart Mobility is here to explore the technology and innovation for urban mobility and emerging smart transport infrastructure models.

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effects of smart urban planning and mobility and are applying new policies, frameworks and standards for execution and engagement. Amongst this rapid and forward-thinking rate of innovation, expansion and change, numerous innovative mobility projects are on the horizon.

The Middle East has therefore emerged as one of the world’s most exciting markets and a key region to establish strategic partnerships. Middle East Smart Mobility is a strategic highlevel conference and collocated exhibition covering major industry trends from intelligent transport systems, autonomous travel, urban planning, sustainable mobility, payments and ticketing, big data and analytics, connected transport and much more.

Middle East Transport Infrastructure will address the developing future of transport infrastructure in line with increasing population and acceleration of economic growth across MENA. Middle East Transport Infrastructure brings together government authorities, investors and the engineering and construction communities to explore design, development and the key challenges in building world class, intelligent transport infrastructure projects in complex geotechnical conditions.

Now in its 13th year, Middle East Rail has proved to be an unmissable annual event.

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Hikvision Metro Rail Solution to Bolster Security in Metro Rail Networks

Hikvision provided security solution to Nuremberg Railway Station, Germany

India is expanding its world class infrastructure with existing Metro Rail Network in ten cities by adding 24 Tier II cities.

These Metro Rail projects are in various phases of planning and development. Government's thrust on Metro Rail is creating a huge opportunity for the security industry. We are keen to tap the new opportunities emanating from the Metro Rail projects as the world's leading security and surveillance equipment provider.

capacity and complete data protection. Compact on-board cameras with high-megapixel resolution, IR visibility, and Smart IP cameras protect station perimeters, “said Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. Today, all the Metro Rail Networks in India are equipped with CCTV in Passenger Coaches and Stations, but total integration of all security and surveillance systems remains a

India is witnessing a fast paced growth and expansion in the Metro Rail segment. Public rail transit safety is absolutely critical. Passengers must be kept safe at all times, especially during unexpected events. Protecting citizens from violence, theft, crime, and the intentional targeting of public facilities requires the right tools. When an incident occurs, authorities need to take action and make the right decisions. A high performance, high definition and high reliability surveillance system is essential. “Hikvision's Metro Rail Solution equips Metro Rail with everything necessary to ensure the highest level of surveillance technology. This solution includes a powerful, dedicated, on-board recorder with an expansive storage METRO RAIL NEWS l JANUARY 2019 l WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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challenge. For upcoming Metro Rail Project planning has to be done in early stages so that the latest security and surveillance solutions can be implemented. Also, Metro Rail requires all security related solutions so better integration of the system can be done easily.

Ÿ At a time, when some important cities in India are planning for a Metro Rail project, the opportunity of providing effective security solutions is all set to spur growth in the security industry.

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Body Worn Cameras

As the world's leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision's latest video surveillance products offer Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning technologies. We also have Push Technology, which enables live data feed at the command centre to bolster the cause of security and safety in the Metro Rail networks.

Ÿ Way Forward:

Ÿ Challenges One the biggest challenge in any metro project is scope for consideration of latest technology and new requirements emerging after post construction phase. This remains a major challenge for any Metro Rail Project since it is planned in early stage, due to which almost all the key components and the security and surveillance system specifications remains fixed.

The policy framework leaves no room for adaptation of the latest technology available at the time of execution.

The Metro Rail in India is the next level of evolved urban transportation. In its early phase Metro Rail was perceived as a new mode of transport for urban commutes, but now it is becoming popular with the resounding success of Delhi Metro and Mumbai Metro One. Mumbai itself has 9 additional Metro projects in the pipeline. There are 24 new Metro Projects being developed across India. We at Hikvision are keen to offer our best-in-class solution for Metro Rail Networks with value added services.

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About Hikvision

Hikvision has dedicated all –in-one solution for Metro Rail Security requirements. The comprehensive Hikvision Metro Rail Security solution includes the following components.

Hikvision is the world's leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Featuring the industry's strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision advances core technologies of audio and video encoding, video image processing, and related data storage, as well as forward-looking technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and deep learning. In addition to the video surveillance industry, Hikvision extends its reach to smart home tech, industrial automation, and automotive electronics industries to achieve its long-term vision. Always creating value for its customers, Hikvision operates 38 regional subsidiaries all over the world to achieve a truly global presence. For more information, please visit us at www.hikvisionindia.com

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Article : Tracking Sensor

Tracking Solutions FTS: supporting condition based maintenance The Frauscher Tracking Solu ons FTS allow for a con nuous monitoring of the wheel-rail interac on.

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ontinuous track monitoring (CTM) over long distances: this is what the Frauscher Tracking Solutions FTS enable. Based on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) they provide accurate real-time information on the condition of, and changes in the infrastructure by constantly evaluating acoustic signatures of the wheel-rail interaction. Thus, defects can be detected and maintained at a very early stage – before deterioration leads to dangerous situations.

Continuously monitoring the wheel-rail interaction The quality of the wheel-rail interaction is a key factor in the service life of system and train components. It depends on various parameters such as the roundness of the wheel, the surface of the rail and the track design. Even minimal irregularities can lead to increased wear and abrasion, which in turn, can lead to critical operating states over longer periods. Early recognition of changes in this interaction enables the detection of slowly arising irregularities over the course of time. To do so, the FTS compare the relevant signatures of the wheel-rail interaction that are captured each time a railway vehicle passes.

Additionally, events that occur suddenly can be detected.

The infrastructure is kept under permanent scrutiny Based on indicators, identified by the system from the detected signatures, trend analyses are formed for ten-metre long infrastructure segments. Warning or alarm notifications can be created and transmitted using defined, user-configured threshold values. These indicate the type of change as well as the location. Frauscher provides a specifically developed user interface that can display events in various views, such as a map. Until now, essentially three classifications have been defined from a number of different installations: Ÿ

No detectable or only minimal defects: No action required. An external influence or a defect that is not yet visible to the eye has been detected. A filter can be set or an appropriate comment recorded.

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Non-critical defects: The system has identified a relevant fault, but it does not need to be corrected right away. The requisite actions can be scheduled in good time.

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Critical defects: An action must be initiated immediately in order to resolve the safety-critical operating condition and minimise any expensive subsequent damage during repair.

Empirical results Frauscher is working closely with various operators using FTS for CTM. They are jointly considering the evaluation, interpretation and derivation of measures. Thereby, the system is learning. Specific issues and ideas for further development of the evaluation software and logic are directly incorporated into Frauscher's development processes.

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Frauscher developed a dedicated interface that displays accumulated notifications for particular locations. This may involve colour coding

Rail monitoring: All types of rail defects that cause vibrations or a noise spectrum are detected, e.g. surface defects such as rail corrugation, squats, rail head cracks, wheel burns, corrosion, dents, cracks and fissuring. Rail breakage occurring whilst a train is in transit can also be detected by the system with a high degree of probability. However, due to the many different forms and physical basic conditions, a warning system with a 100 percent detection rate and zero error rate cannot be achieved.

In addition, there are still no empirical values for broken rails which can be traced back to warping and thermal effects, without the effect of the train. Noises that arise due to warping (thermal popping) were detected during tests designed to identify and localise landslides and rock fall. These are hard to classify or uniquely identify using the currently available hardware and software. It is to be assumed that a rail that breaks for thermal reasons generates a similar, or more intensive, signature and it is not possible to clearly distinguish this from the “thermal pop�.

Therefore, it is important to consider whether continuous monitoring of the tracks with appropriate trend analyses could provide even more information about the safety of the route than a warning system for broken rails. Last but not least, rail defects should generally be reduced by as-required maintenance measures.

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Rail connection and sleeper monitoring: Locations were detected in several installations where the rail connection was broken or absent. Appropriate tasks can be planned for one of the upcoming maintenance rounds.

Substructure and track superstructure monitoring: The FTS localise weaknesses in the substructure and track superstructure, such as hollow areas under sleepers, cavities or compacted areas. Under certain circumstances the condition of the track bed can result in critical situations within a relatively short space of time. This is especially the case in mountainous regions where the track can become unstable due to heavy rain or mudslides.

Summary Continuous monitoring of the wheel-rail interaction using FTS opens up numerous possibilities in terms of timely detection of weaknesses and changes in condition of the route.

This enables maintenance measures to be defined, scheduled and managed in a focused way. Additionally, the FTS are also able to detect vehicle faults and short-term, sporadic influences on trackside infrastructure. When establishing FTS-assisted CTM concepts, the evaluation and classification of detected changes must be viewed as a fixed component of the maintenance process. Thus the experience of maintenance engineers will always be essential for developing the algorithms and evaluating the results.

Article : AFC Ticketing

New Age Automated Fare Collection (AFC) expectations and opportunities Authored by – Bhushan Vartak, Delivery Head - Engineering Solu ons, Datama cs Public transport is at the heart of trade and commerce. An efficient transport system helps in fuelling the economic progress of a nation.

At present we are witnessing a massive surge in Mass Rapid Transit Systems, such as railways, buses, metros, monorails, etc.,. In addition, with the introduction of faster modes of transportation, such as Hyperloop, high speed underwater trains, Magvels, etc., the need to manage the incoming public traffic and avoid bottlenecks at ticket counters, especially during peak hours, becomes a necessity. Also during connected journeys spanning bus, rail, metro rail, water-way, and cab routes in close knit suburbs and satellite towns, the burden on the city infrastructure and the corresponding management authorities becomes difficult to handle. Automated Fare Collection, popularly known as AFC, helps in reducing the burden on the ticket vending manpower; however, it now needs to take on new challenges faced by transport operators. The millennial passenger is expecting integrated seamless mobility and better user experience. The modern AFC system should go beyond the traditional AFC mindset and help transport operators interact with passengers like retail consumers.

What are the new expectations from AFC? While traditional AFC helps transport operators to use closed loop (proprietary) smart cards and smart token as ticketing media, it is poised to get revolutionized with new technologies, new regulations, and standards from government entities. We are now getting into an era of seamless travel for passengers using advanced technologies, such as Account based ticketing, open loop, Quick Response (QR) code, Near Field Communication (NFC), and Mobile ticketing.

With new ticketing media and advancement in smart phones, a mobile app is soon becoming the main interface between passengers and transport operators. Passengers are now expecting ticketing to be seamless with no hassles. They do not have the patience to wait at ticketing counters; they want an intuitive travel planner for an endto-end journey. They would like to have their travel information at their figure tips.

At the same time, transport operators want to use the technology to better connect and understand passenger behaviours. Transport operators want better monetization of their investments by increasing footfall, launching loyalty programs, and offering discounts at local popular retail outlets. They would like to increase the advertisement revenue using latest technologies whilst automating maintenance of AFC equipment to minimize downtime, optimize operational costs, and reduce operational overhead of token management.

Datamatics' TruFare is a truly flexible and extensible AFC ticketing platform, which not only provides traditional closed loop fare collection environment utilizing contactless smartcards, but also integrates very well with the open loop middleware that we have built. The interface APIs of TruFare makes the platform extensible, allowing us to integrate it with other ticketing modules, such as open

loop middleware and other third party specialized systems.

Moreover, use of open APIs in the TruFare platform ensures that the AFC system is open to integration with new third party solutions, which might be required for a specific purpose.

Figure 1: Possibili es with Datama cs' TruFare Ticke ng Pla orm (In the Inset – Please provide following informa on about our TruFare Pla orm )

Business Impact While traditionally AFC helps in regulating footfall at crowded places ensuring safe and secure transit for authorized travellers and zero revenue leakage for the collection authorities, new age AFC provides the following benefits to transport operators: Ÿ Multi-modal transit allowing 'one city one card' concept, which can be holistically extended to 'one nation one card' Ÿ Improved capability to handle enormous volumes yet maintaining seamless system response and high quality user experience Ÿ Improved passenger footfall due to seamless and intuitive journey planner and ticketing Ÿ Increased revenue with loyalty programs and seamless ticketing till the last mile Ÿ Reduced operational costs with modern online, mobile-based maintenance solutions Ÿ Increased advertisements revenue using mobile technology Ÿ Reduced operational costs as tokens are replacing Mobile based QR code tickets Ÿ Attracting new passengers towards public transport by providing convenient and seamless transport experience Ÿ Opportunities to increase revenue by monetizing the data gathered at central servers Ÿ Option of using the new age technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, for assisting law enforcement agencies Bettering customer experience through use of chatbots, Amazon Alexa (Smart Speaker), and other virtual assistant technologies

Near Field Communica on (NFC) powered Automated Fare Collec on (AFC) is empowering public transport like never before. With this technology advancement, mul -modal transit, which was a distant dream has become a reality. The technology is highly scalable and flexible. It helps to effec vely mone ze increasing foo all as well as ensures 100% revenue collec on at all transit points.

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PROJECT WATCH

STATUS OF METRO RAIL PROJECTS IN INDIA (As on November 9, 2018)

Total Length (km): 545.55

OPERATIONAL PROJECT

Mumbai Monorail (Maharshtra) Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) Lucknow Metro (U ar Pradesh) Kolkata Metro (West Bengal) Kochi Metro (Kerala) Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan)

8.90 11.40 8.50 27.39 18.30 9.60

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana) Gurgaon Metro (Delhi-NCR)

46.00 11.60

Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR) Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu)

327.00 34.56

Bangalore Metro (Karnataka) 0.00

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Total Length (km): 508.63

Pune Metro (Maharashtra)

31.25

Noida Metro (Delhi-NCR)

29.7

Navi Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

11.1

Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra)

38.0

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

44.5

Lucknow Metro (U ar Pradesh)

14.4

Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

16.5

Kochi Metro (Kerala)

8.0

Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan)

2.5

Indore Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

31.55

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana)

55

Gurgaon Metro (Delhi-NCR)

7.0

Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR)

40.0

Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu)

40.0

Bhopal Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

27.87

Bangalore Metro (Karnataka)

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PARTIALLY APPROVED

Total Length (km): 188.55

Length Visakhapatnam Metro (Andhra Pradesh)

42.55

Patna Metro (Bihar)

31.00

Meerut Metro (U ar Pradesh)

35.00

Kanpur Metro (U ar Pradesh)

50.00

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UNDER- CONSTRUCTION

Under Considera on Metro Rail Project Prayagraj Metro (U ar Pradesh) Coimbatore Metro (Tamilnadu) Dehradun Metro (U rakhand) Gorakhpur Metro (U ar Pradesh) Guwaha Metro (Assam) Surat Metro (Gujarat) Shimla Monorail (Himachal Pradesh) Vijayawada Metro (Andhra Pradesh)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Feb 08 - 09 Feb 2019 Feb. 12-13, 2019 Feb. 13-14, 2019 Feb. 20-22, 2019 Feb. 26 -27, 2019 Mar. 14, 2019 Mar. 19-20, 2019 Mar. 05-07, 2019 May 14-16 2019 May 22-24, 2019 May 22-24, 2019 May 30-31, 2019 June 09-12, 2019 July 19-20, 2019 July 29-31, 2019 Nov. 15-17, 2019 Nov. 20-22, 2019 Dec. 03-05, 2019

Exporail India 2019

New Delhi, India

MOVE 2019

London, UK

Urban Rail System in APAC 2019

New Delhi, India

7th International Railway Summit

Frankfurt, Germany

Middle East Rail 2019

Dubai, UAE

8th Annual Metro Rail India Summit 2019

New Delhi, India

Asia PaciďŹ c Rail 2019

Hong Kong, China

Rail Live!

Bilbao, Spain

Railtex 2019

Birmingham, UK

Smart Cities India 2019 Expo

New Delhi, India

Transport India Expo 2019

New Delhi, India

Asian Rail Infrastructure & Expansion 2019 (ARIE2019)

Hanoi Vietnam

Global Public Transport Summit

Stockholm, Sweden

Africa Rail 2019

Johannesburg.

Transit Oriented Developments

Singapore

Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo 2019

Lucknow, India

8th International Railway Summit

New Delhi, India

World Rail Festival 2019

Amsterdam, Netherland

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Closing date

Issuing Authority

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Providing Rolling Stock on Lease Basis for Line-5 of Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on Ltd.

12 billion

14-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

2.

Property Development at Kashmere Gate MRTS Sta on

Refer Document

24-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

3.

Comprehensive running repair of CI Power Units (Converter and Inverter) of RS-1 and RS-3 DMRC Trains for Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot, SaritaVihar Depot and Mundka Depot

INR 4.31 Crores

07-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

4.

Comprehensive running repair of CI Power Units (Converter and Inverter) of RS-1 and RS-3 DMRC Trains for Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot, SaritaVihar Depot and Mundka Depot

INR 1,78,27,00,000

28-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

5.

Property Development at Dwarka Sector- 8 MRTS Sta on

Refer Document

30-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

6.

Maintenance of 62 nos. Escalators installed in Airport Line

INR 4,71,80,000

18-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Shi ing Modifica on of electrical u li es 66 KV UG Cables of BSES near Dashrathpuri metro sta on of Line 8 corridor of Delhi MRTS Phase III

INR 41,00,000

02-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Retrofi ng and repair works for Sta on, Depot, viaduct and other allied buildings of Line-5.

INR 69,65,000

24-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Comprehensive Annual maintenance of S and T UPS installed at Metro Bhawan

INR 24,15,000

25-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

8

One Time thorough servicing with unlimited breakdown servicing contract for Schneider make ACBs installed at GTB-KGM, BRKH and MDHS/L-3, DW-21 and UDB-SKAT sta on of DMRC for a period of one year.

INR 16,92,000

31-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Annual Service Contract for Li related Mechanical Works for 3 years

INR 15,34,000

31-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

10

Installa on of Li (Civil Works) at South side of FOB at Kohat Enclave Metro Sta on.

INR 11,44,000

31-Jan-2019

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Maintenance of hor culture works for the sec on from Janakpuri West to Nehru Enclave of Line-8.

INR 37,97,000

31-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

12

Recondi oning of CMS crossing and switch rail in P. Way Line-1, Line-2 and Line-5.

13,70,000

31-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

13

Repairing of Floor in 40 cars of RS-1 Trains at Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot and Yamuna Bank Depot of DMRC Ltd

INR 3,64,77,000

29-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Display of Air Quality Index (AQI) at different metro sta ons of DMRC

INR 20,04,000

28-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Laying of drain and de-sil ng work under miscellaneous Civil works at Shalimar Bagh Sta on (Line-7) Phase- III of Delhi MRTS

INR 15,48,000

04-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Remodelling Works for ILBS (Phase I and Phase II Duly Integrated) at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi so as to increase the Bed Strength from exis ng 353 Beds to proposed 549 Beds and to upgrade all MEP and Allied Services.

INR 11,84,00,000

18-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING and COMMISSIONING OF BALLASTLESS TRACK STABLING LINES ON ELEVATED DEPOT AT NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY IN CONNECTION WITH EXTENSION FROM NOIDA CITY CENTRE TO NOIDA SECTOR 62 (LINE-3 EXTN.)

INR 14,78,00,000

18-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Rate contract for cu ng of Inner brake discs installed in wheels of RS-2, RS-3 and CAF trains at Khyber Pass Depot, Najafgarh Depot, Yamuna Bank Depot, Sarita Vihar, Mundka Depot and Dwarka Depot

INR 10,76,000

07-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Upgrada on of EPABX system installed at Line-01 No ce

INR 1,27,47,000

31-Jan-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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PROVISION OF FEEDER SERVICES UNDER NORTH CLUSTER FOR LAST MILE CONNECTIVITY WITH PROCUREMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF 16-22 SEATER SEMI LOW FLOOR AC CNG BUSES

INR 3,89,63,00,000

18-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Annual Maintenance of Radio Towers

INR 51,81,000

09-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Annual Rate Contract for a ending faults of Split ACs and ductable ACs installed at UG sta ons (GTB Nagar to Central Secretariat/Line-2, Barakhamba and Mandi House/Line-3), Line-2 elevated sta ons, Sultanpur Depot, Mukundpur Depot and KPD of DMRC

INR 22,00,000

11-Feb-2019

Delhi Metro Rail Corpora on (DMRC)

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Bangalore metro rail project(BMRCL), Karnataka, India 1.

2.

Design and Construc on of Underground structures (Tunnels and Sta ons) of length 3.655 Km (approx.) from South ramp (including) to Vellara junc on sta on (excluding) (Chainage 7521.162 m to11176.615 m) including allied works and 3 Nos of UG Metro Sta ons viz, Dairy Circle, MICO Industries and Langford Town in Reach-6 line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2 Design & Construc on of Underground structures (Tunnels & Sta ons) of length 4.591 Km (approx.) from South of Tannery Road sta on to North Ramp (Ch. 16822.521 m to Ch. 21413.298 m) including allied works and 4 Nos. of UG Metro Sta ons viz., Tannery Road, Venkateshpura, Arabic College and Nagawara in Reach-6 line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2

21/03/2019

BMRCL

21/03/2019

BMRCL

Nagpur Metro Rail Corpora on Limited (NMRC), Maharashtra, India 1

SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, TRAINING AND CAMC OF X-RAY BAGGAGE SCANNER, DOOR FRAME METAL DETECTOR (DFMD), HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR (HHMD), Q-MANAGERS AND LADIES FRISKING BOOTH FOR METRO STATIONS AND DEPOTS OF MAHARASHTRA METRO

15/02/2019

NMRCL

2.

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Tes ng, Commissioning Of Passenger Rolling Stock (Electrical Mul ple Units) And Training Of Personnel At Pune Metro Rail Project

31/01/2019

NMRCL

3.

DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING, COMMISSIONING AND COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CMS) OF MACHINERY AND PLANTS FOR 02 (TWO) NUMBERS OF ROLLING STOCK DEPOTS AT RANGEHILL AND VANAZ OF PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

01/02/2019

NMRCL

4.

Supply of 9000 MT 60E1 (UIC 60), 1080 Grade Head Hardened (HH) Rails as per IRS T-12, 2009 for Pune Metro Rail Project.

31/01/2019

NMRCL

5.

Licensing of Built-up Spaces at Khapri Metro Sta on, New-Airport Metro Sta on, Airport Metro Sta on and Jaiprakash Nagar Metro Sta on of Nagpur Metro Rail Project for a period of 30 Years.

20/02/2019

NMRCL

6.

DESIGN VERIFICATION, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING & COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT (CAMC) FOR 5 YEARS OF TUNNEL VENTILATION SYSTEM (TVS), TVS-SCADA, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS), ECS AND E&M-SCADA, LV POWER SYSTEM IN ASS FOR UNDERGROUND SECTION (SHIVAJI NAGAR, CIVIL COURT, BUDHWAR PETH, MANDAI AND SWARGATE) OF PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT.

15/03/2019

NMRCL

7.

Licensing of Property Business Spaces having area less than 100 Sqm at Khapri Metro Sta on, Airport Metro Sta on and Jaiprakash Nagar Metro Sta on of Nagpur Metro Rail Project for a period of 09 Years

27/02/2019

NMRCL

8.

Design, Supply, Installa on, Tes ng and Commissioning of Standard Gauge 04/02/2019 Ballasted Track in Range Hill Depot and Ballastless Track for the Elevated Sec on of Reach-1 (Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corpora on (PCMC) to Range Hill) of Pune Metro Rail Project

NMRCL

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Jaipur Metro Rail Corpora on Ltd(JMRC), Rajasthan, India 1

2

Procurement of 12V 18AH VRLA-SMF Ba eries For Li ARD And UPS With Buy Back of Old Ba eries Installed At Various Metro Sta ons of Jaipur Metro Phase 1A PROCUREMENT OF DRIVING GEAR OIL FOR RS-08 TRAINS

INR 1,20,512

01/02/2019

JMRCL

INR 2,09,143

20/02/2019

JMRCL

Gujarat Metro Rail Corpora on (GMRC) Limited, Gujrat, India 1.

SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 12 NOS. OF X-RAY BAGGAGE MACHINE WITH COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MAINTAINANCE CONTRAT (CAMC) OF 10 YEARS INCLUDING 2 YEARS OF DEFECT LIABILITY PERIOD (DLP) FOR AHMEDABAD METRO RAIL PROJECT PHASE – 1

INR 1.32 Crores

15/02/2019

GMRC

01/02019

NMRC

Noida Metro Rail Corpora on, ltd. (NMRC) 1

License of Parking Rights at various Metro Sta ons of Noida Greater Noida corridor (Cluster 1, 2, 3 & 4)

INR 4 Cores(Approx)

Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 1

Design Valida on And Construc on Of Central Square Building (3 Basements , Ground floor) With Top Down Construc on Method And Diaphragm Wall At Poonamallee High Road And Covering Of Buckingham Canal Including All Civil, MEP and landscaping works

INR 2,11,39,20,526

07/02/2019

CMRL

MAHA METRO - PUNE METRO 1.

DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING, COMMISSIONING AND COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (CMS) OF MACHINERY AND PLANTS FOR 02 (TWO) NUMBERS OF ROLLING STOCK DEPOTS AT RANGE HILL AND VANAZ OF PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

01-02-2019

MAHAMETRO

2.

DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF STANDARD GAUGE BALLASTED TRACK IN RANGE HILL DEPOT AND BALLASTLESS TRACK FOR THE ELEVATED SECTION OF REACH-1 (PIMPRI CHINCHWAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (PCMC) TO RANGE HILL) OF PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT

04-02-2019

MAHAMETRO

3.

DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF STANDARD GAUGE BALLASTED TRACK IN VANAZ DEPOT AND BALLASTLESS TRACK FOR THE ELEVATED SECTIONS OF REACH-2 (VANAZ TO CIVIL COURT) OF PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT

06-02-2019

MAHAMETRO

PRODUCTION OF SHORT FILMS (10 EPISODES) FOR MAHARASHTRA METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED (PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT)

06-02-2019

MAHAMETRO

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