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Automation and digitalization in Indian Railways
Dear Readers, The baby steps of digitalization have begun in railway but, we need to cover a lot of distance. Let’s take the example of REMMLOT remote monitoring. It’s a good step where the electrical data of the electrical machines is gathered from the locomotives. We also need to get the mechanical data in advance.
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For maintenance, if we already have the data on the wheel profile, rail profile, brake pads etc. we can take corrective action in a very accelerated manner. If you had to work on the wheel after certain kilometers or days, but with digitization you realise you can still run thesystem a few more thousand kilometers or a few more days. It can save your cost of maintenance. Our monthly supplements are designed keeping in mind all the curiosity of the people who are looking for information and updates on Urban Transport Mobility. Readers will come across a mixture of news, features and regular columns on a wide range of Metro Rail Projects topics. Our December issue focuses on interesting topics such as Automation in Railway and also provides cover story on High Speed Rail. RRTS is chosen as our project of the month and exclusive Interviews of Mr. Harsha Kadam, CEO Schaeffler India & President Industrial business and Dr. E Sreedharan on Last-mile connectivity, along with other regular columns such as new development in metro project, post event coverage, technology updates, News analysis, Article, opinions, Awards, appointments, Product Watch, live tenders, Industry contract, upcoming events and current job openings. It was a great year for the Metro Rail News, we have recorded more than 120% growth in our company. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all our readers for your constant support, and our valuable authors, reviewers, for their contributions service, and interest. We hope to get your continuous support in the upcoming year. Wishing you all Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2020.
Narendra Shah Managing Editor Metro Rail News (A Symbroj Media Publication) E-mail: editor@metrorailnews.in
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Index Editor Note
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News Highlights
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Cover Story: High Speed Rail
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Exclusive Interview of Dr E Sreedharan on Last-mile connectivity
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Project of the Month: RRTS
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Exclusive Interview of Mr. Harsha Kadam, 28 CEO Schaeffler India & President Industrial business Focused System: Automation in Railway
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Post-Event Coverage:
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The Year in Infrastructure Conference (YII 2019) Ø 8th International Railway Summit Ø Urban Mobility India (UMI) 2019 Ø
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Warangal MetroNeo
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New Development
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Industry News
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Award of Tender
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Industry Award
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Appointments
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Product Watch
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Metro Rail Uddhav Thackeray announces stay on Aarey metro car shed construction of Mumbai Metro Line 3
Kolkata Metro Railway implemented its revised fare structure on Dec 5, 2019, and promise for better services. Metro fares in Kolkata have been revised after more than six years but still remains one of the cheapest among all forms of public transport in the city. With new fares, KMRC will charge Rs 5 for 2 km of journey. Rs 10 for every 2-5 km of distance, Rs 15 for 5 -10 km of the journey and Rs 25 for distance above 20 km of the journey. Officials have estimated that the revenue was likely to go up by nearly 45%, impacting the operating ratio positively. We are working towards improving and providing more services to passengers. We have already introduced four Medha rakes and two more are likely to join by Decemberend” Said CPRO Indrani Banerjee It will also be in charge of operating Phase-I of East-West Metro between Sector-V and Salt Lake Stadium Existing Fare
In one of his first decisions as Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray has given a stay to the construction of Mumbai Metro depot at Aarey land in the western suburb of Goregaon in Mumbai on November 29, 2019. Uddhav is likely to take a call on this project. Shiv Sena has been opposing any construction at Aarey land. Speaking to reporters, Uddhav Thackeray said that he is not against development projects but the environment must not be harmed. He said that his government will not give permission for any tree cutting at Aarey. Uddhav said that further decision on the Metro depot will be taken only after consulting all stakeholders. Former CM Devendra Fadnavis criticised Uddhav Thackeray’s decision saying that it was an unfortunate step taken by the new government which will hamper infrastructure development in Mumbai. Uddhav Thackeray’ son Aditya has repeatedly challenged the BJP government’s stand on this issue.
0-5 km: Rs 5 5-10 km: Rs 10 10-20 km: Rs 15 20-25 km: Rs 20 25 and above: Rs 25
New Fare 0-2 km: Rs 5 2-5 km: Rs 10 5-10 km: Rs 15 10-20 km: Rs 20 Above 20 km: Rs 25
UP govt approves metro corridor project connecting Noida to Greater Noida
Kolkata Metro introduces revised fares with the promise of better service
The Uttar Pradesh government approved the construction of an extension line of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro at a cost of Rs 2,682 crore on December 3, 2019.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS HEIGHLIGHTS The 14.95 km long extension metro link will run between Noida Sector 71 and Greater Noida Knowledge Park-V, connecting the twin cities in Gautam Buddh Nagar district adjoining Delhi, the officials of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) said. The decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The project is expected to be completed in the next three years. The new rail link is expected to connect the densely populated areas of Gaur City and Noida Extension to the Aqua Line and the adjoining Blue Line metro network, which connects Noida with Delhi. UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched the civil work of the Kanpur Metro Rail project
He said that the Kanpur Metro Rail project will have two corridors which will pass through the heart of the city covering several prominent educational institutions, railways and bus stations including IIT Kanpur, CSJM University, GSVM Medical College, Jhakarkati Bus Stand and Kanpur Central Railway Station. The funding for the project will be provided both by the Central Government and the State Government and also through the loan from multilateral agencies. These projects will be implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (formerly known as Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation), a 50:50 jointly owned company of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh. Srinagar-Jammu light metro project worth Rs 9,590 cr to start by Sept 2024
The Jammu and Kashmir government has set a September 2024 deadline to start operations on the Rs 9,590 crore metro project for twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar, an official spokesperson said on November 29, 2019. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the civil work of Rs 11,076 crore Kanpur metro rail project at the auditorium of IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh on November 15, 2019. Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, Secretary Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Durga Shankar Mishra, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director Kumar Keshav and other officials attended the ceremony. Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS for Housing & Urban Affairs said that The Kanpur Metro Rail project is of 32.4 km length at a total cost of Rs. 11076 crores and it will provide seamless connectivity between major residential, commercial, industrial & tourist centers in the city will be completed in 5 years. The two corridors of the metro project will provide smooth connectivity to various densely populated residential areas including Kakadeo and Govind Nagar.
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Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu chaired a meeting here on November 28, 2019 evening to review the proposed Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) and the Light Rail Projects for Jammu and Srinagar. Dheeraj Gupta, principal secretary, Housing and Urban Development department gave a detailed presentation on the Light Rail Projects in Jammu and Srinagar. During the meeting, it was informed that the project costing Rs 9,590 crore is expected to commence operations by September 2024, the spokesman said. It was also informed that the Light Metro Elevated Corridor in Jammu will connect Bantalab to Bari Brahmana Railway Station (Corridor-1) with a total length of 23 kilometres in phase-I and Exhibition Ground to Udheywala (Corridor-1) and Exhibition Ground to Satwari Chowk (Corridor-2) in Phase-II, he said.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS HEIGHLIGHTS Similarly in Srinagar, Indra Nagar to HMT Junction (Corridor-1) and Hazuri Bagh to Osmanabad (Corridor-2) each having a length of 12.5 km and Indra Nagar to Pampore Bus-stand (Corridor-1) Hazuri Bagh to Airport (Corridor-2) will be taken up in Phase-I and II, respectively, the spokesman said.
Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was according to top priority to developing Visakhapatnam on the lines of Mumbai and Chennai. The 140-km-long Vizag metro rail network is proposed to be executed in three phases over a period of 10 years. In the first phase of the project, the highway corridor will be extended to the Vizag Steel Plant, instead of ending at Gajuwaka. This will increase the length of the highway corridor from 30.8 km (Kommadi to Gajuwaka) to 34.2 km (Kommadi to Steel Plant).
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized on the linkage of Light Metro stations with tourist destinations and places receiving high footfall. He directed the officers to prepare a plan for the clearance of Right of Way (RoW), land acquisition and other such matters.
70% tunnelling work for Colaba-Seepz Metro done For successful implementation of the mega project, the LG observed that the planning and development of Mass Rapid Transit should be timed with the growth in travel demand. 8300 Cr Vizag Metro to be taken up in 3 phases over a period of 10 years
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Amaravati Rail Corporation Limited, which is executing the Vizag metro rail project, has prepared a metro rail master plan for the area under the aegis of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) at the directions of the state government. Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Botcha Satyanarayana announced on December 2, 2019. Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project will be taken up in three phases during which work on corridors in different routes would be commenced. The main corridor would be from Kurmanapalem to Madhurawada. While one route will go to East Point Colony, the other to Old Post Office, the Minister stated. Surveying the different routes for the project, the Minister stated that a comprehensive plan would soon be readied to take up the metro rail project in the city at an estimated cost of Rs 8,300 crore. Further, he mentioned that Chief Minister
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Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has achieved 70% of tunnelling work that is required for Colaba-BandraSeepz Metro-3 corridor. The Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro-3 corridor is the first and only fully underground corridor for Mumbai. Managing director of MMRC, Ashwini Bhide, said, “There were a few unforeseen challenges which were resolved swiftly. In such a scenario, I am proud of team Metro-3 to have achieved this milestone in just two years.” Bhide said that a team of about 16,000 people have been working day and night to create this “gigantic engineering marvel” underneath. Once complete, this corridor is scheduled to carry 17 lakh passengers by reducing 6.5 lakh vehicle trips each day and will thereby reduce 2.61 lakh MT pollutant gases every year, she claimed. Of the overall tunnelling across Metro line-3, the maximum progress — that is 97% — has been achieved on the stretch from Marol Naka to Aarey, which is tagged as ‘package 7’ and is expected to completed by December 12.
GDA approves Rs 3,711 crore metro rail projects in Ghaziabad
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS HEIGHLIGHTS The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) on Nov 21, 2019, approved the two detailed project reports (DPRs) for the Delhi Metro extension from Vaishali to Mohan Nagar. Both DPRs were submitted by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) to GDA in March this year. The decision was taken in a meeting recently held in Lucknow on November 15 among the UP government, DMRC and GDA officials. After finalizing the DPRs, Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh government has directed the vice-chairperson of GDA to take a call on the route and send a final DPR to the state government.
Suburban railway service to connect peripheral areas with Mumbai. The project will also see the construction of a new suburban railway corridor between Panvel and Karjat (28 km), said AIIB’s DJ Pandian, vice-president and chief investment officer. Long-pending Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, worth Rs 17,000 crore awaits clearance from Centre.
The Vaishali to Mohan Nagar link will be an extension of Blue Line of Delhi Metro Rail Network which will provide commuters with a direct connection to central Delhi from Ghaziabad. This route will also connect to Sahibabad so that residents from this area can also take the Blue Line at the Mohan Nagar interchange. A detailed discussion on both proposed extensions projects was done in a meeting held on Thursday in the GDA office. Officials from DMRC and NCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) attended the meeting. Suburban Rail AIIB to lend $500 million to Mumbai suburban rail
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project: The long-pending suburban rail project for Karnataka capital, Bengaluru city is being studied by the Centre. The Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi recently said in Rajya Sabha that the Bengaluru suburban rail project, worth Rs 17,000 crore will get a nod only when the Centre will get the details about the land from the state government of Karnataka. While responding to a query during the Question Hour in the parliament, the minister said that the suburban rail project has been pending due to non-cooperation from the previous Congress-JDS led state government. Angadi further said that the project is currently being discussed with the state government and officials. As soon as the Centre get details about the land and funds from the Karnataka government, they will take it up, the minister added. Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Rapid rail’, faster than metro to connect Bhopal and Indore
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank, has committed to lending $500 million to expand Mumbai’s suburban railway network, a senior executive announced here on 15 Nov 2019. This brings the bank’s total investments in India to $2.9 billion. The project involves quadrupling of Virar-Dahanu Road corridor (64 km) to provide an extension of the
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS HEIGHLIGHTS Madhya Pradesh government is planning to launch rapid rail, faster than the Metro trains, in a bid to improve intra-state connectivity. MP Urban Development Minister Jaivardhan Singh told reporters the plan was to run rapid rail between Indore- Ujjain, Indore-Pithampur and Indore-Dewas. The detailed project is being developed in coordination with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). DMRC has been asked to carry out a feasibility study. We have asked DMRC to study its feasibility & PTI quoted Jaivardhan Singh as saying. We are going to plan a metropolitan area involving Bhopal and Indore as both cities are expanding rapidly. It is important areas around these two major cities are developed into satellite townships, he further said. Singh informed that the first tranche of metro rail funds for the state has been sanctioned and would be received by next month. He said the draft for this plan has been charted out and final talks were underway with the rural development department since some of the areas are rural pockets.
The Punjab government is exploring the feasibility of connecting major city the state through hyperloop transport system so on Dec 3, 2019 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US firm Virgin Hyperloop One to conduct a pre-feasibility economic study for a proposed Hyperloop corridor between Amritsar, Ludhiana and Chandigarh. Hyperloop is a rapid transport system which will provide travelling speeds of up to 1,000km/hr and more. The study of another hyperloop project in India is expected to take up to six weeks.
NCRTC floats first UG tender for Delhi- Meerut RRTS Corridor
In Hyperloop mode of transport, electromagnetically levitated pods, each with a seating capacity of 78 people, are propelled through tubes/tunnel in near- vacuum conditions at speeds between 1,000km/hr and 1,300km/hr
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said that Punjab is keen on becoming the second state in India, after Maharashtra, to build a Hyperloop system. Specifically, we would like to explore a Hyperloop project through Punjab, connecting with other metropolitan centres in the country. In future, this project could link beyond Punjab to connect to the NCR. After this the pact was signed.
The MoU was signed by Punjab secretary (transport) K Siva Prasad, and Harj Dhaliwal, Virgin Hyperloop One managing director for the Middle East and India, in the presence of Captain Amarinder, and DP World Subcontinent CEO and managing director Rizwan Soomar.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) invites online bids from eligible Bidders for design and construction of New Ashok Nagar DN Ramp to Sahibabad UP Ramp and One Under Ground Station at Anand Vihar Including Architectural Finishing and Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Electrical and Mechanical Systems including Fire detection & suppression Systems and Hydraulic systems on Delhi- Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor November 12, 2019.
High Speed Rail (HSR) Reviewing if bullet train project can be deferred: Jayant Patil
Hyperloop Punjab signs MoU to conduct a feasibility study of second Hyperloop project in India
Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil on Dec 3, 2019, said the state government was trying to ascertain if projects like bullet train could be deferred in view the ₚ4.71 lakh crore debt on the state. Patil’s comments came two days after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered a review of all on-going development projects in the state, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train. 14
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NEWS EDITORHIGHLIGHTS CHOICE The state’s debt is ₹4.71 lakh crore. The debt for ongoing projects is ₹two lakh crore. We are reviewing which projects are important for the state’s development and whether projects like bullet train can be taken up at a later stage, Patil told that we have called a meeting to look into the viability of the project and how much money will the state government need to repay, he said. The bullet train project has faced stiff opposition from farmers and tribals whose lands are to be acquired. The Narendra Modi government has set the deadline of completing the project by August 15, 2022, when India marks 75 years of Independence.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), also known as Bullet Train Project, has been sanctioned with a target to be completed by 2023, Railway Minister told the Rajya Sabha in June. The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,08,000 crore,he said. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has encountered many problems on its path. Recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ordered a review of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, after it faced opposition from tribals and farmers who claimed that their lands were being snatched away from them. International News
After Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, Centre likely to open four new routes for bullet trains
After the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, the Central government is exploring the possibilities to open four new routes for bullet train operations. The possible four new routes for bullet train operations are Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi- Kolkata, Mumbai-Chennai, and MumbaiNagpur. As a first step to run bullet trains on four important and extremely busy routes of the country, the government has also started a feasibility study. Through this study, the government is conducting detailed research on important aspects such as infrastructure, and the necessary expenses required to open up these new routes for bullet train operations. The first step of the feasibility study will be to find land to carry forward the projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has set a deadline of 2023-24 to finish the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The bullet train is expected to run at a speed of 300 km per hour over the 508 km Mumbai Ahmadabad route.
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Alstom to supply driverless trains and digital signalling system for Sydney Metro extension to City
The Government of New South Wales reached an agreement with Northwest Rapid Transit (NRT) consortium on Nov 22, 2019 to extend the Sydney Metro trains, systems, operations and maintenance public-private partnership (PPP) contract. Alstom has signed a contract with NRT to supply the rolling stock and signalling system for the next stage of Sydney Metro, Sydney Metro City and Southwest. The project is an extension of the Metro-North West Line which successfully opened for customers in May 2019. Under the contract, valued at approx. €350 million, Alstom will be responsible for the project management, design, supply, manufacturing, testing and commissioning of 23 sixcar fully-automated Metropolis trains and the Urbalis 400 Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system. The trainswill be manufactured in Alstom’s manufacturing centre in Sri City, India which successfully delivered 22 Metropolis trains for the Metro-North West Line. The contract also includes an option to purchase further trains if required.
COVER STORY
High Speed Railways in India Rationale & Updates High Speed Rail (HSR) As defined by UIC (International Union of Railways) −Specially built High-Speed lines equipped for speeds above 250 km/h or −Specially upgraded High Speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h
China
In operation (Kms) 23000
Spain
3100
1800
4900
Japan
2765
681
3446
France
2142
651
2793
Japan heralded the High Speed era in 1964 by introduction of “Bullet Trains” at maximum speed of 210 km/h.
Sweden
1706
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1706
Turkey
1420
1506
2926
HSR - General Characteristics HSR projects are inherently: • Technologically complex • Highly capital intensive • Have a long gestation and execution period • Not favored by private investors unless risks are covered • Publicly funded, especially the initial HSR projects
UK
1377
0
1377
Germany
3038
330
3368
Italy
1350
0
1350
South Korea
880
552
1432
Russia
645
770
1415
Uzbekistan
344
256
600
Belgium
209
0
209
Netherlands
120
0
120
0
350
350
Length of HSR Systems in World By the end of 2017, length of the HSRs (with an operating speed no less than 250km/h) operating in the world has reached about 66,000 km, besides this a total of 500 kms is under construction in INDIA
Moracco
Under Construction (Kms) 17000
Total 40000
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ARTICLE COVER STORY Important Issues considered for introduction of high speed rail in India Ÿ Interoperability Ÿ Choice of Gauge Ÿ Choice of Technology Ÿ Source of funding Ÿ Choice of Strategic partner
The Japanese Shinkansen mode Ÿ Completely new line with track gauge being 1,435mm Ÿ Independent with the exsting line (with track gauge
being 1,067mm)
What is Interoperability? In its purest form, high speed train systems and conventional lines should be completely segregated. Whenever infrastructure is designed to facilitate movement of HSR trains on conventional lines, or vice versa, this flexibility of operation is known as interoperability. Prerequisite conditions for Interoperability Ÿ Conventional line should have spare line capacity to run frequent HSR services. Ÿ Conventional stations should have the appropriate facilities to serve a large number of premium passengers. Ÿ Broad technical specifications of both HS lines and conventional lines should be compatible viz. gauge, schedule of moving dimensions, signaling and telecommunication. Advantages of Interoperability Ÿ Reduction in infrastructure construction cost as stations and track of existing system can be used Ÿ Optimized utilization of existing network Ÿ Seamless movement of passengers - as there is no need to transfer between HS and conventional trains. Disadvantages of Interoperability Ÿ Hazardous - Lower safety standards on conventional line. Ÿ Accidents in Spain (24.07.2013), South Korea (31.08.2013) and France (19.12.2007 & 17.07.2014) occurred on Interoperable lines. Ÿ Less stable operations/inefficient operations due to speed differential/characteristics of trains. Ÿ Longer turn around time for rakes & low frequency of trains. Ÿ Inefficient use of rolling stock leading to increase in rolling stock cost. Ÿ Increase in rolling stock cost due to need for compatibility of systems i.e. signaling, power supply. Rolling Stock to be 'double-equipped.' Ÿ May lead to increase in operation cost per Passenger Km in HSR. Ÿ The JICA study team, which has conducted feasibility study for Ahmedabad-Mumbai, has recommended stand alone system without interoperability. The various Developmental modes of HSR
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French TGV Reconstruct existing lines and construct new lines. Passenger dedicated line. Interconnection with the existing line.
chinese mode Reconstruct existing lines at the initial stage Construct new high-speed passenger dedicated lines of more than 250km/h and intercity railways of under 250km/h
British and sweeden tilting train mode No infrastructure input Adopt trains with titing bodies to accelera speed of trains Mixed line of passenger and freight trains.
ARTICLE COVER STORY Choice of technology Key factors to successful high speed rail: Safety, Reliability High Frequency The most important components that define the HSR system are: The train control system/signaling and rolling stock which are integrated
Besides the motive power,
Technological challenges to avoid conflict with HSR operation due to heavy population density Ÿ
Diamond Quadrilateral of High Speed Rail Network
Rail-wheel interaction Rolling gear-car body linkage Brakes Car body design with aerodynamic profiles Coupling Coach interiors Configuration of rolling gear (including wheels, axles, suspension and damping)etc. Ÿ are significant technology related issues. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Japan Adopt ATC system based on insulate track circuit which is ETCS – Eurobalise Transmission Module a continuons speed control mode for taeget distance and its system is not open or compatible with other systems EU In 2001 EU for mulated the law requiring the newly buit HSR lines to adopt ERTMSETCS technical standards and French U/E German lZB and other train control systems will be replaeed hy ETCS system China Adopt CTCS system being compatible with ETCS Train Control System Signaling & Communication Ÿ There are two basic signaling technologies for HSR -Japanese Signaling System -European Train Control System Ÿ Other systems derived concepts from these two Ÿ Both the above technologies have been deployed successfully with similar speed and headway as would be required for Indian HSR (speed of 350 kmph and 5 minutes headway) Doppler radar forin non friction IssuesETCS and–Challenges HSR independent India movement detection Ÿ Leaderships willingness to adopt modern technology Ÿ Huge cost of construction and financial viability of projects Ÿ Confidence of HSR Users Ÿ Development of master plan of HSR operation on various corridors under development Ÿ Developing common technical standards for various components of Ÿ High Speed Operation Ÿ Picking up of best technology available world wide Ÿ Land Acquisition and spiraling cost of land acquisition Ÿ Availability of construction contracting agencies and consultants for timely completion of projects
Legend Diamond Quadrilateral Diagonals
ETCS – Juridical Recording Unit (JRU)
Salient features of HSR Corridorbetween DelhiChandigarh-Amritsar Ÿ The Feasibility Study conducted by M/s SYSTRA (France)RITES for a design speed of 350 Kmph and Commercial speed as 300 Kmph. Ÿ The finalized route is 458.49 Kms with Stns at New DelhiPanipat-Ambala-Chandigarh-Ludhiana-Amritsar. Ÿ A total of 58.3 kms is planned on Viaduct, 2.42 kms planned underground and rest planned on at grade. Ÿ Estimated Cost (Excluding Rolling Stock) is INR 46045 Crs & INR 110865 Crs including Rolling stock upto 2050, land premium, Cost Escalation and IDC. Ÿ The report has envisaged 2yrs as Pre Construction period and 6 yrs as Construction period. Ÿ To Start with Fare has been assumed as Rs 4.48/ Km. Ÿ Various Financing options are being looked into for this corridor, Once the financing options are finalized the corridor can be taken up for construction Salient features of HSR Corridor between DelhiMumbai Ÿ The Feasibility Study conducted by M/s TSDI (China)Tractabel for a design speed of 350 Kmph and Commercial speed as 300 Kmph.
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ARTICLE COVER STORY Ÿ The finalized route length is 1318 Kms crossing New DelhiJaipur-Ajmer-Udaipur-Dungarpur-Ahmedabad-Vadodara- Surat -Mumbai. Ÿ A total of 204.9 kms is planned on Viaduct, 27.6 kms planned underground and rest planned on at grade. Ÿ Estimated Cost (Excluding Rolling Stock) is INR 228272 Crs.
Salient features of HSR Corridor between MumbaiChennai Ÿ The Feasibility Study conducted by M/s SYSTRA (France)RITES-EY for a design speed of 350 Kmph and Commercial speed as 300 Kmph. Ÿ The finalized route length is 1368 Kms passing through Mumbai – Pune – Kolhapur – Belgaum – Goa (Spur line) – Hubli Dharwad – Davangere – Chitradurga – Tumkur – Bangalore – Tirupati – Chennai. Ÿ Cost (Excluding Rolling Stock) for alignment on grade has been estimated INR 1,28,296 Crs, and including Rolling stock upto 2050, land premium, Cost Escalation and IDC will be INR 3,82,952 Crs. Salient features of HSR Corridor between Delhi Kolkata Ÿ The Feasibility Study conducted by M/s INECO (Spain)TYPSA (Spain)-ICT for a design speed of 350 Kmph and Commercial speed as 300 Kmph. Ÿ The finalized route length is 1474 Kms covering DelhiGreater Noida-Lucknow– Varanasi-Patna – Dhanbad- AsansolKolkata. Ÿ A total of 5% of length is planned on Viaduct, 2% of total length is planned with tunnel and rest planned on at grade. Ÿ Estimated Cost (Excluding Rolling Stock) is INR 1,01,099 Crs. Salient features of HSR Corridor between MumbaiNagpur Ÿ The Feasibility Study conducted by M/s ADIF (Spain)-INECO (Spain) under Government to Government cooperation for a design speed of 350 Kmph and Commercial speed as 300 Kmph. Ÿ The finalized route length is 798.5 Kms crossing MumbaiThane-Nasik-Aurangabad-Akola-Amravati-Nagpur. Ÿ A total of 110 kms of total length is planned on Viaduct, 35 kms Ÿ is planned with tunnel and rest planned on at grade. Ÿ Estimated Cost (Excluding Rolling Stock) is INR 1,18,461 Crs. Ÿ This alignment is planned with its uniqueness of Tilting Trains along with the Gauge Changer technology of Spain and will use the existing IR network also at places.
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Salient features of HSR Corridor between Mumbai-Ahmedabad Ÿ Feasibility Study for Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR Corridor was conducted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Railways (MOR). Ÿ JICA nominated Japan International Consultants for Transportation, Oriental Consultants Global Co. Ltd. and Nippon KOEI to take up the work from Japanese side.
Salient features of HSR Corridor between Mumbai-Ahmedabad Ÿ The finalized route length is 506 Kms crossing MumbaiThane-Virar-Boisar-Surat-Bharuch-Vadodra-AnandAhmedabad-Sabarmati. The average distance between stations has been kept approx. as 46 kms . Ÿ Fare is proposed as 1.5 times of 1A class fare of Railways, which is approximate Rs. 4.0 per km Salient features of HSR Corridor between MumbaiAhmedabad Ÿ It is expected that daily boarding passengers in 2023 will be 40,000 and in 2053 will be 2,00,000. Ÿ Train Operation Plans in 2023,2033,2043,2053 Year Train Configuration Traffic Volume (Per / Per day/ One direction) Number of trains (day/One -direction) Number of trains (Train/hour/one direction) Peak Hour Off Peak Hour
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Salient features of HSR Corridor between MumbaiAhmedabad. Ÿ The Project Cost in the feasibility study is envisaged as INR 97,637 Crores when the alignment was a mix of Viaduct and at grade. Ÿ Finally it was decided to have complete alignment on viaduct, to have a perfect grade separation through out the alignment. For this option the Cost is expected to be INR 1,10,000 Crores. Ÿ Construction Period is expected to be six years & operation is likely to start in 2022.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Last-mile connectivity attracts commuters to the Metro service: Dr E Sreedharan
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n an exclusive interview, Padma Vibhushan awardee and the Metro man of India Dr E Sreedharan, speaks about Metro policy, and how the government can make Metro projects play a vital role in improving urban mobility, reduce road accidents and pollution levels. Here are the edited excerpt What are some of the key digital management initiatives and how the same can benefit in terms of reducing the time and cost overrun? It is now a fashion to mention “digital” for all progress. To me, digital means the use of computers. From this point of view, all our Metros are already digital — the signalling system, ticketing system, train management system, trains themselves, passenger information system etc. The main benefits are savings in manpower, level of safety, reliability, punctuality and passenger convenience. What are the various strategies to make mero projects more sustainable? Metros are highly capital intensive. At the same time, ticket charges have to be kept low to make the system affordable to the common man. Therefore, the Metros will not be financially profitable. Metros can be made financially sustainable by the government, sharing part of the capital cost, and extending duty and taxes concession. Metros should also maximise nonfare collections through advertisement, parking fees and commercially exploiting surplus lands and station areas Lastmile connectivity can attract commuters to the Metro service. This can be done through the provision of sufficient parking areas near Metro stations, or through introducing feeder services from Metro stations to the destination points.
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A common ticketing system for such feeder buses can be a great attraction. As Metros are not financially attractive, no private investors will come forward unless an array of sweetness is offered such as viability gap funding, lands for commercial exploitation, tax and duty concessions and ridership guarantee. Passenger safety, reliability of trains and punctuality are most important in Metro operation and there is no scope for cost reduction in these areas. Metros should not be looked upon as a profit venture. It is a social need to improve urban mobility, to reduce road accidents and pollution levels. Many metros are putting green initiatives in place… Green initiatives cover designing of stations and passenger amenities in such a way that power requirements are reduced. By setting up solar panels and solar farms, developing drawing of power from the grid is reduced. Landscaping of Metro stations and car depots are also green initiatives. What are your views on developing a new metro ecosystem in India? I am thoroughly disappointed with the Metro policy of our government. According to me, it is restrictive, and ringfenced without any attempt to reduce the cost of construction or boost ridership. The result is such a populous country like ours can commission only 25 km of in China. (The article first appeared on TrafficInfraTech)
ARTICLEOF THE MONTH PROJECT NCRTC National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is a Joint Venture company of Govt. of India and State Govts of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and is mandated for designing, developing, implementing, financing, operating and maintaining Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects in the National Capital Region to provide comfortable and fast transit to NCR towns and meet the high growth in transport demand. NCRTC is an ideal example of cooperative federalism, wherein the partnership between the Centre and the four NCR states was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 29th June, 2011. NCRTC was formally incorporated on 21st August, 2013 as a Company under the Companies Act, 1956. The ex-officio Chairman of the Board of Directors is the Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), while all state governments are represented on the board through nominated senior officers. Vision: Improve quality of life of people by providing equitable, fast, reliable, safe, comfortable, efficient & sustainable mobility solutions enabling economic development of NCR. Background and History The idea of a high speed integrated commuter railway network to connect NCR was first mooted in 1998-99 in a study commissioned by Indian Railways. The proposal was re-examined in 2006 in the light of extensions of metro to some of the NCR towns. The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) subsequently took up the study and recommended 8 RRTS corridors to connect NCR towns in the Functional Plan on Transport for NCR, 2032, leading to signing of MoU and incorporation of NCRTC. Out of 8 identified corridors, 3 are prioritized in Phase- I.
National Capital Region (NCR) Area approx. 58,000 kms Fastest growing population in the world – 46 million as per 2011 census 15 million vehicles 73 % commuters use personal vehicles 250 thousand vehicles is of transient nature Ÿ Accounts for 7% of the total GDP of Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
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ARTICLE PROJECT OF THE MONTH Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS): NCRTC Smart Lines RRTS is a rail-based, high-speed transit system aimed at bringing people and places closer in National Capital Region. Once operational, NCRTC Smart Lines will act as the transportation backbone for the region, while ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development.
Benefits to Users Ÿ High-speed, High Frequency transit between NCR nodes Ÿ Safe and comfortable journey Ÿ High reliability of time Ÿ Seamless travel - Multi-modal connectivity -Integration with Indian Railways, Inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs), Airports andthe Delhi Metro lines at various RRTS Stations -Inter-operability of NCRTC Smart Lines among the corridors resulting in seamless high-speed movement in NCR without interchange Ÿ Significant saving of time Ÿ Improved quality of life
Benefits to Society Reduced vehicular congestion and pollution Ÿ Small foot print – High throughput Ÿ Reduction in Congestion Ÿ Efficient use of energy and nonŸ conventional resources like solar power Ÿ leading to reduced pollution Ÿ Enabling Modal shift
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ARTICLEOF THE MONTH PROJECT Ÿ Balanced and Sustainable Growth
- RRTS will promote polycentric growth and development - Industrial/commercial hubs to be in reach of a larger population - Boosting “Make in India” potential in high technology areas Ÿ Transportation backbone for NCR -NCRTC Smart Lines across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana will bring NCR closer - Reduction in migration of people to Delhi due to increased high speed connectivity Ÿ Skill development and employment generation - Benefit to working class population, labour force, industrial workers and students among others - Access to affordable housing around NCR - Creation of new economic/industrial zones – Transit Oriented Development (TOD) - Creation of employment opportunities.
Corridor Highlights: Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Smart Line The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Smart Line will pass through one of the most densely populated sections of the National Capital Region. Starting from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi, the corridor will go up to Modipuram in north of Meerut city, connecting many urban nodes such as Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar together with high speed. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has laid foundation stone of the corridor on March, 2019. As per the DPR, the 82-km long corridor is expected to be operational by March 2025 while the 17-km long priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai is expected to start operation by March 2023. The civil construction work on the section is in full swing. The daily ridership is expected to be more than 8 lakh passengers.
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ARTICLE PROJECT OF THE MONTH Within Meerut City, NCRTC will run Metro Services (MRTS) on the RRTS infrastructure itself. This will be done by taking some value engineering initiatives and by adding few more stations specifically for Metro operations only. Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar Smart Line This smart line will pass through the industrialized areas of Haryana and Rajasthan. It is expected to increase the productivity of a commuters travelling to and from Delhi and Gurugram to regions in Manesar, Bawal and Neemrana. This corridor will be constructed in three phases. First phase: A 106 km stretch from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to SNB Urban Complex (Shahjahanpur-NeemranaBehror) i.e, just ahead of Bawal (Haryana), enroute touching various regional nodes like Gurugram, Manesar, Panchgaon, etc. As per the DPR, around 8.5 lakh commuters is expected to benefit daily only from the Phase-I of the corridor. Second phase: The line would be extended from SNB to Sotanala, with Shahjahanpur, Neemrana and Behror in between. Third phase: The stretch from SNB to Alwar will be constructed.
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The construction of the corridor is majorly along the edge of National Highway. The Detailed Project Report of this corridor (Delhi-GurugramSNB) has been approved by the State governments and is under active consideration of GoI. Pre-construction work such as Geo-Technical Investigation and Pile Load test is in progress.
Moving towards north-west direction from Delhi, this Smart Line will connect Delhi to towns like Sonipat, Gannaur, Samalakha and Panipat in Haryana. Sarai Kale Khan will be the originating station. The corridor will be Interoperable with other two RRTS Phase-I corridors. The Corridor will go through Kashmere Gate ISBT before moving towards Panipat. The DPR of the corridor is in advanced stages of finalization. Since the region is populated with large residential and industrial area with number of educational and hospitality institutions, this RRTS corridor has significant potential to act as a catalyst for growth and regional development. Not only will the Smart Line cut down travel time significantly, it will also boost the skill development and employment opportunities in the region.
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ARTICLE INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE
Exclusive Interview of Harsha Kadam, CEO Schaeffler India & President Industrial business
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n conversation with Mr. Harsha Kadam, CEO Schaeffler India & President Industrial business during the International railway equipment exhibition (IREE) 2019 at New Delhi, India. Here are the edited excerpts 1. What’s the focus on engineering and innovation at Schaeffler India? Ans: Schaeffler has always been the front runner in terms of understanding market trends and future technologies. We are continuously emphasizing on R&D and localization projects to take advantage of the latest technology trends and develop application specific solutions to improve their overall efficiency. For us, innovation is a key factor sustaining our competitive advantage. Earlier this year, we set up an Incubator Competency Centre for two-wheelers in our Pune plant along with a new state-of-the-art Centre,
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which has been approved by DSIR. Our aim is to transform it into a global hub for mechatronics and software. 2. Tell us about the recently developed product of your company for Metro Railway? Ans: One of our solutions has been the TAROL Class C bearings going into the metro trains and this is the product that has been utilized with the axle boxes. This is a complete set where the bearing sits inside the axle box and we supply the box to our customers, thereby taking over the responsibility of providing the entire sub system to our customers. Another product which we have brought to the market are the Current Insulated Bearings. With more electrification coming in you could realize that, any current leakage could damage your bearings. It is here where we bring the capability of supplying bearings which will prevent the current leakage from damaging the bearings.
ARTICLE INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE The product is called Insulation coated bearings. Presently, we are the only bearing manufacturers who have the capability today to make these bearings in India. We are already in series production on this product as we launched the product last year and we have been growing the market for this. And this is not just used in the metros but also in the railways.
Outside of India, our Made in India products are already present in the metros in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth (Australia) as well as in Brazil. We are working on Montreal metro for Canada. Besides, there are a lot of opportunities in European market as well. A lot of big players of metro trail manufacturing are using India as a hub and we see a lot of opportunity there. Going forward, Schaeffler is committed to grow in the railways sector and are continuing to invest in capacities in this regard.
3. Having products is one aspect, but to test them to suit the Indian market needs enough time. That’s one challenge a lot of companies face. What’s your view?
6. Do you serve any other industry apart from the metro
Ans: The rules of the game in the railway sector is getting redefined. One of the biggest challenges and requirements being set are in terms of product reliability and performance. With Government’s focus towards developing high speed trains in India, meeting performance, reliability and safety standards of trains is of topmost priority. Schaeffler India is committed to bringing in a lot of value in this regard in India and is constantly working towards investing in new capabilities to develop products and systems which will help modernize the railway sector. Furthermore, by embracing digitalization, Schaeffler India is enhancing its core offering by opening up a lot of opportunities to check the health of the bearings as it is running on the wagons or on the coaches. For instance, we provide axle box bearings integrated with sensors which enable digital feedback where we can monitor the position of the bearings. 4. Talking about engineering challenges, what was the most challenging part of your journey till now? How did you overcome those challenges? One of the challenges that we still face is on developing capable suppliers and that’s something we will have to look into. Inspite of the Indian supplier industry evolving and coming of age, the lead times that we take to develop the products is still long enough which needs to be reduced. Some of the bearings require special coatings and special treatment facilities which are not available, so there’s a lot of handholding for the supplier community that we will have to look into.
rail? Ans: Yes, our Industrial business is very wide spread. Our products cater not only to railways but across a vast number of industries such as Mining, Cement, Textiles, Steel, Power, Wind, Aerospace, Industrial Automation etc. Our Industrial division offers a wide portfolio of bearing solutions, ranging from highspeed and high-precision bearings with small diameters to large-size bearings several meters wide. Our Industry 4.0 solutions are customized to suit the respective applications in drive technology, logistics or machine tool digitalization. Overall, our products and solutions are essentially present across almost every industry that we come across in our daily lives. 7. What’s your view on Metro Neo and MetroLite? Ans: A light rail-based transit system makes more sense for Indian cities, particularly the non-metro ones. The metro rail system being developed at present is of high capacity which is required for, bigger cities. Metro-Neo, which runs on rubber tyres instead of steel wheel as it is in the case of Metro Rail or Metrolite. Metrolite is less expensive, but people will get all the comfort of travelling in a Metro in these trains. In addition to less capital cost, the operation and maintenance cost of Metrolite would also be less making the system more viable. In both Metrolite and Metro-Neo systems, you don’t need big stations, rail tracks etc.
5. Currently, how many Metro Projects are you serving? Ans: In India, we are already there on Bangalore and Mumbai metro. We are working to get on the Pune metro, Chennai we have started. Surat and Lucknow metros are coming up, so we will be soon there as well.
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Automation in Railway System
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n every sector of industry, automation plays a major role in efficient and accurate working of that particular system. As far as railways is considered, automation is valuable in order to improve the systems accuracy and its efficiency. Reduce worker fatigue and effort or labour intensive operation, prevent materials from being damaged, increase efficiency, collect better data, cost effective and works 24x7. By keeping all these needs in mind, the paper tries to explain different methodologies which can be used to introduce automation, maintenance, management and its safety precautions.
2.2 Inductive intermittent train control system An inductive automatic train control system transmits information from the track to the train. This is done at suitable points along the lines, e.g., at signal locations or before speed-restriction areas. It consists of trackside equipment, the track magnet, and on-board equipment consisting of central unit, vehicle magnets, odometer pulse generator, and control and display elements. It is used on mass transit and main-line railways.
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1. INTRODUCTION In today’s world technology is everywhere. Automation is the creation of technology and its application in order to control and monitor the services. It performs tasks that were previously performed by humans. Automation plays an important role in the advancement of science and technology. Nowadays, automation is everywhere except our Indian Railway plays a very important role in our country’s economy. Today more than ever, speed reliability and convenience are the decisive factors for ensuring the desirability of modern mass transit railways and therefore for their commercial success. The key to meeting these criteria is optimum line utilization through railway automation. 2. AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS Continuous monitoring of trains and safe signalling offers numerous advantages in train operations today. For driver operated and driverless vehicles alike, automatic train control systems ensure maximum efficiency in every case. 2.1 Conventional Automatic Train Protection (ATP) They ensure optimized headway times, safety, and reliable transmission of information.
2.3 Intermittent automatic train control system The intermittent automatic train control system monitors the movement of a train using dynamic braking curve computation and has been especially designed for operation on lines with space restriction. Through this we can continuously monitor the train movements and it also supports the driver with a host of automatic functions such as: Ÿ Train stop at stop signals Ÿ Continuous and reliable monitoring of speed and braking Ÿ Audible alarm when the desired speed is exceeded and automatic triggering of the braking procedure. Ÿ Display of target and actual speed in the driver’s cab Ÿ Acoustic alarm if the target speed is exceeded, and automatic triggering of the brakes Ÿ Support of control systems by means of linedata. 2.4 Positive train control
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ARTICLESYSTEM FOCUSED Positive Train Control solution for industrial, mining and freight applications. The system comprises a primary Control Module and cab display units, with optional second display. Speed and location is determined through an on-board track database, commercial GPS receiver and axle tachometers. It includes: civil speed enforcement; train separation via movement authority or signal aspect enforcement; switch protection; track bulletin protection. 3. SIGNALLING COMPONENTS: The non-passive systems and devices in signalling systems and railway automation solutions, such as point operating systems and signals, are very important for the availability of the entire railway system 3.1 Frequency track circuit The remote-fed audio-frequency track circuits are used for the precision clear or occupied indication of track sections. The track section is remote-fed with a frequency-modulated voltage. Preferred application areas are for main-line railways as well as on metro, rapid transit, and suburban railways. They are used for the seamless clear and occupied indication of track sections. The track section is remote-powered by a frequency-modulated voltage; the transmitter and receiver can be accommodated centrally in the interlocking which is located at a distance of up to 6.5 km from the track section. 3.2 Point machine Point machines play an important role in safety in rail traffic. They must operate precisely and reliably and must be capable of withstanding considerable stress. Reliable switching of points guarantees increased train throughput and a high level of operational safety. They also considerably improve the dynamic operating characteristics and prolong the life of the track body 3.3 Signals Rugged, high-availability signals play an important role in the safe and smooth running of railway operations. The equipment of signals is extremely flexible –with components that can be selected from a practical modular system. High availability and cost-efficiency of signalling systems are fundamental to the safe and efficient running of railway operations. This requires rugged construction to avoid outages. 3.4 Compact signals Compact signals play an important role in the safe and efficient running of railway operations. They are rugged, offer high availability, and provide the means for displaying a large number of signal aspects, numbers, and symbols. The ruggedly-constructed signal components can be selected and assembled from a modular system. Equipment of the compact signals and
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the shield widths can be varied to meet a wide range of different customer requirements. Compact signals are used for the visual indication of signal aspects on mainline railways, rapid transit and metro railways, and industrial and private railways. 3.5 LED signals Upgrade your current signals to LED Signals. They increase safety and reduce maintenance of your signalling system. Multiple LEDs and parallel circuitry combined with exceptional reliability of LED technology leads to lower maintenance and operation costs than incandescent lamps. In addition, LED Signals provide constant brightness regardless of the voltage used. 3.6 Axle counter systems Track vacancy detection systems detect and signal whether line sections are clear or occupied, thereby creating the information basis for controlled track occupancy and safe railway operation. 4. OPERATIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND RAILIT With operation control systems, the operation in railways is centrally controlled and observed. Ergonomic user interfaces and integrated automation functions enable efficient dispatching and optimum operations management. One of the biggest challenges of our period is to make sure it is cost-effective, sustainable mobility and, at the same time, provide attractive and exciting offers for railway passengers. In order to handle the ever growing traffic flow in rail transportation, smart operations, control systems which simplify operations, improve the usage of existing capabilities by making complete use of all inventory and also enable a great level of efficiency and quality of rail transportation, even in exceptional operating situations. Networked rail IT solutions also combine all functions for efficient asset and maintenance management, continuous station management and optimized fleet and crew allocation. 4.1 Service/Asset and maintenance management Investments have to pay off over a long duration. Effective servicing concepts offer sustainable and long term investment security, maximum reliability and resource availability through the whole cycle and they extend systems’ service life and offers not only high performance systems with service and diagnostic functions but also consulting on important subjects relating to servicing. 4.2 Planning and dis -position Systems enable the simulation and compilation of optimum timetables in terms of intervals and reductions in both energy and resources. These systems thus make a major contribution to maximum usage of the existing infrastructure. In this way, the allocation of lines and nodes can be flexibly adjusted to traffic situations. The
ARTICLESYSTEM FOCUSED nodes can be flexibly adjusted to traffic situations. The following processes can be optimised; Ÿ Passenger transfer optimization Ÿ Timetable validation Ÿ Construction site planning Ÿ Track layout design Ÿ Timetable design Ÿ Energy management 4.3 Communications and it products Railway operators face the challenge of assuring efficient, safe, and consistent operation. Personnel and passengers need the exact information at the right time and the right place. For this reason, modern, efficient communications are a central element of passenger and freight traffic. Surveillance systems such as emergency or CCTV telephones provide additional security and increase passengers’ convenience. Rail operators now a days have to provide rapid, safe and consistent transportation for increasing number of passengers, while usually dealing with ageing infrastructure and very less budgets. It is a modular scalable solution which allows operators the flexibility to expand the system functionality to meet new and different requirements. It includes advanced technology, project management and process improvement to reduce project lead time, enabling updates to take place without disrupting rail traffic, and therefore increasing safety precautions. 5. ELECTRONIC INTER LOCKING Electronic interlocking makes sure that railways operate securely. They monitor and control train movements on the lines according to the operational requirements of the railway. Completely preassembled and tested interlocking designed, as modular containers, play a key role in cutting time and costs for installation and commissioning, and so help reduce investment costs. Microprocessor-based interlocking system, with straightforward configuration using ladder logic to deliver almost any vital functionality, the system offers real benefits to railway authorities in terms of cost of ownership, capability and flexibility. Typical applications include simple, medium sized and complex interlocking, radio block systems, trackside control – and provision of vital functionality in Centralized Traffic Control Systems. Microcomputer interlocking is a high-availability, highreliability and, due to its modular hardware and software, versatile electronic interlocking solution. Both simple regional and line interlocking and complex junction interlocking can be implemented with this system. Electronic interlocking provides an economical solution for interlocking systems in main-line and regional traffic and for industrial railways all over the world. It’s compact, modular design, this new interlocking generation can be adjusted quickly and easily to local conditions and the operational requirements of the particular railway company. Efficient utilization of a marshalling yard is dependent on modern track equipment such as point machines,
Efficient utilization of a marshalling yard is dependent on modern track equipment such as point machines, signalling systems, sensors, efficient retarders and propulsion systems, as well as radio-controlled humping locomotives and appropriately-adapted microcomputer systems. It is a safe, reliable, and cost-effective solution for automating the marshalling system. The computer based interlocking solution not only delivers greater capacity than conventional interlocking, but also significant savings and headroom for future expansion. 6. LEVEL CROSSING PROTECTION SYSTEM Safety is the prime consideration for public transport systems, and that includes level crossings. A modular level crossing protection system can be readily adapted to the conditions of individual level crossings and to customer-specific requirements. It designed for operators of mainline and industrial railways, regional lines, and light rail transit systems. The electromechanical barrier drive is of modular construction and is suitable for deployment in masstransit and main-line operations and on rapid-transit and industrial railway lines. Its flexible structure covers all known countryspecific requirements for controlling and for power supply. It can be readily adapted to different functional requirements of level crossing systems. The level crossing predictor system provides bidirectional train detection, but at significantly reduced cost compared to conventional technology. By calculating the speed of the train, it is able to provide constant crossing warning times, minimizing disruption to highway users and significantly reducing the risk of crossing abuse. As a constant warning device, provides consistent warning times irrespective of the speed of the approaching train, and this contributes to increased safety by reducing the risk of road users misusing the crossing. The level crossing controller provides complete crossing control for up to six lines and four barriers. Capable of managing complex layouts, such as areas containing stations or multiple lines, the system allows for advanced train detection and crossing control. The system provides complete train detection, crossing control logic, vital indicators, communications and timers, solid state barrier/ light drives, and full event recording. The level crossing barrier machine may be used with existing crossing control equipment. Lightweight and available in a range of configurations, this machine uses less power and requires a smaller equipment housing and footprint than conventional systems. Barriers provide a cost-effective, reliable solution and can be configured as drive up/gravity fall, or drive up/drive down. In addition, separate options are available for entrance and exit barriers – which can be configured to remain in the raised position in the event of power failure. (The article first appeared on IRJET) METRO RAIL NEWS DEC | 2019 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN
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Bentley Systems Announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards Winners of Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards. Photo by Graham Carlow
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entley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards. The annual awards program honors the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing design, construction, and operations of infrastructure throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels of industry experts selected 54 finalists from 571 nominations submitted by more than 440 user organizations in more than 60 countries.
Bentley Systems acknowledged 18 Year in Infrastructure Awards winners and nine Special Recognition Awards winners at a ceremony and gala on October 24 at the conclusion of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference in Singapore. Year in Infrastructure 2019 Special Recognition Awards winners: Advancing Urban Planning through Digital Twins Civil Engineering and Development Department, Hong Kong SAR Government and AECOM The Town Plaza Urban Design Study for the Establishment of the Kwu Tung North, New Development Area Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region
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Advancing Industrial Sustainability through Digital Twins MCC Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Ltd. Henan Jiyuan Iron & Steel, 80MW High-Temperature Ultrahigh-Pressure Gas Power Generation Energy-Saving Renovation Project Jiyuan, Henan Province, China Digital Cities Award for Comprehensive Roadway Digital Twins Shenzhen Highway Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd. Yangang East Interchange Project Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China Digital Cities Award for Comprehensive Water Digital Twins Ă guas do Porto, EM H2PORTO Technological Platform for the Integrated Management of Porto's Urban Water Cycle Porto, Porto, Portugal Advancing Infrastructure Resilience through Digital Twins Italferr S.p.A. The New Polcevera Viaduct Genova, Liguria, Italy
ARTICLE POST EVENT COVERAGE Advancing Construction Industrialization through Digital Twins Heilongjiang Construction High-Tech Capital Group Co., Ltd. Smart and Digital Application in Heilongjiang Construction Industry Modernization Demonstration Park Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, China. Advancing Economic Infrastructure through Digital Twins CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co. Ltd. (WTC) SAPT Automatic Container Yard and Housing Project in Pakistan, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Advancing Digital Workflows through Digital Twins Mott MacDonald / Systra Designers working with Balfour Beatty / Vinci Joint Venture High Speed Two Sectors N1 and N2 Main Works Civil Contract Birmingham, Country North Sectors, United Kingdom. Bentley Institute Knowledge Advancement Advocate Award Alison Watson, chief executive and founder, Class of Your Own. The winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards for going digital advancements in infrastructure are: 4D Construction Mortenson, Clark – a Joint Venture Chase Center and Warriors Mixed-use Office and Retail Development San Francisco, California, United States Bridges PT. Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. Design and Build Harbour Road 2 Project North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia Buildings and Campuses Voyants Solutions Detailed Design, Tendering and Project Management Services for Establishment of 12 IT/Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh Bangladesh. Communications and Utilities POWERCHINA Hubei Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. Technology Application in Miluo Western 220kV Substation Project Miluo City, Hunan Province, China.
Digital Cities Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Changjiang Ecological Environmental Protection Group Co. Application of Digitalization in Jiujiang Smart Water Management Platform Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China Geotechnical Engineering ARUP Singapore Pte Ltd. Tanjong Pagar Mixed Development Singapore Manufacturing Hatch Sulfuric Acid Plant Project in the DRC Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Mining and Offshore Engineering Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd. China Three Gorges New Energy Dalian Zhuanghe III (300MW) Offshore Wind Farm Project Dalian, Liaoning, China. Power Generation Hunan Hydro & Power Design Institute Hanjiang Yakou Shipping Hub Engineering Project Yicheng, Hubei, China Project Delivery South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Seamless Information Sharing and Integration Across Multiple Platforms Using ProjectWise Columbia, South Carolina, United States Rail and Transit Italferr S.p.A AV/AC in Southern Italy, Napoli-Bari Route Napoli-Bari, Campania-Puglia, Italy Reality Modeling MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd Drone Surveying for BIM and GIS Data Capture - Malaysian Metro Megaproject Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Road and Rail Asset Performance Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak, Malaysia
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ARTICLE POST EVENT COVERAGE Roads and Highways Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC Foth Transforms, Connects, and Revitalizes Cedar Falls, Iowa Corridor Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States of America Structural Engineering WSP WSP Delivers Optimized Design for Complex Basement under Iconic Admiralty Arch London, United Kingdom Utilities and Industrial Asset Performance EPCOR Utilities Implementing Risk Based Asset Management for Power Distribution Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Jacobs Engineering Group and Singapore's National Water Agency, PUB Tuas Water Reclamation Plant Singapore Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Networks Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, BAM Nuttall Joint Venture Thames Tideway Tunnel London, United Kingdom
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8th International Railway Summit brings global rail community to New Delhi
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he 8th International Railway Summit, a unique threeday networking and knowledge-sharing event for the global rail sector, concluded in New Delhi on 22 November. The summit, which was supported by the International Union of Railways (UIC), featured a full timetable of high-level debate, bespoke one-to-one meetings, and a variety of networking functions. Delegates representing international, national, and local governments and associations, rail operators, infrastructure owners, and expert innovators and suppliers gathered at the Hyatt Regency hotel to share ideas and insight. The European Union's Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc, presented her vision for the future of transport planning. Mrs Bulc strongly promoted rail as the backbone of a multimodal transport system and advocated global standards for railways. Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman of India's Railway Board remarked that rail will need to do more to keep up with the demand created by rapid population growth. Mr Yadav went on to elaborate on the mega projects that will revolutionise the nation's passenger and freight operations in the coming years.Franรงois Davenne, UIC's Director General, sent delegates a special message, which focus system, chaired the conference programme, and described the shared objectives of UIC and the International Railway Summit: promoting innovation and best practice worldwide. ssed on the implications of rapid population growth. Christian Chavanel,
Throughout the two-day conference, thought leaders tackled the implications of population growth, from pressure on capacity and safety, to passenger experience, the value of high-speed rail, and investment strategies.Alongside the conference, the world's key rail sector buyers and carefully selected technical experts took part in over 100 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, which were tailored to the participants' requirements and expertise. In addition, Indian Railways welcomed delegates to technical visits exploring divisional railways' control centre and New Delhi train station, where delegates visited surveillance and train control rooms. Evening functions were also an integral part of the summit, a chance to make friends and build partnerships. A welcome reception and dinner at the Hyatt Regency was held on the evening of 20 November. The following evening, 21 November, delegates enjoyed a meal at Kheer restaurant in New Delhi's Aerocity. The 9th International Railway Summit will take place in Warsaw on 19-21 February 2020. Organisations interested in learning more about International Railway Summit and about how they can participate in the event can visit or contact the organisers, IRITS Events.
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About Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference cum Exhibition 2019 Background. 1.The challenge that India is facing is that the use of desirable modes of transport; walking, bicycle and public transit is declining, and the undesirable modes such as car and motorbikes, are increasing. The result is that congestion is increasing, mobility is being reduced, and accidents, pollution and the use of fossil fuels are increasing. One of the reasons for the present situation is that urban transport has been neglected in India for many years. 2. To address these issues, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India issued the National Urban Transport Policy, 2006 (NUTP). The objective of the policy is to ensure safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents to jobs, education, recreation and such other needs within our cities. The policy provides a framework and a direction for possible interventions towards sustainable transport. Genesis of UMI Conference-cum-Expo 3. One of the key focus areas of NUTP is to build capacities at the State and city level to address the problems associated with urban transport and undertaking the task of developing sustainable urban transport systems. To meet the objective of the policy, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India institutionalized an annual flagship event at national and international level known as “Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference-cum-Expo”. 4. The primary objective of the conference is to disseminate information to the cities, whose officials attend the conference to help them keep up-to-date with latest and best urban transport practices globally. The conference provides an opportunity to interact with other professionals, technology and service providers both domestic and international so that the delegates can carry home ideas to develop their urban transport along a sustainable path. The event brings together technology and service providers in urban transport from India and abroad as well as policy makers, practitioners and officials under one roof. Past Events 5.Till date 12 events have been organized on the themes mentioned below: 38
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Pragati Mai dan, New Delhi
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Sustainable Urban Transport
India Habitat Center, New Delhi
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Sustainable Cities
Hotel Grand, New Delhi
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Sustainable Mobility
Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
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Smart Cities
Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
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Transform ing Cities with Transportation
Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
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Sustainable Transport for Sustainable Cities
Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
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Transforming Mobility for Liveability
Manekshaw Center, New Delhi
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Planning Mobility for City's Susta
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Intelligent, Inclusive and Sustainable Mobility
Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar, Gujarat Hyderabad International Convention Centre ( HICC ), Telangana
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Green Urban Mobility
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Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
State Governments, city authorities and other stakeholders have gained substantially through participation in these conferences. 12th UMI Conference 2019 6. The 12th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference was held from 15th to 17th November, 2019 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. The theme of the conference was “Accessible and Livable Cities”. It was attended by more than 1000 delegates, including foreign nationals, students, urban transport experts, practitioners, resource persons, researchers, scholars and senior government officials from 22 States & 4 Union Territories across India and from foreign countries including the Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, United Kingdom, United Nations, World Bank, etc. The major topics / sub-themes are as follows:
A. Inaugural Session On 15.11.2019, the conference and exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon'ble Chief Minister
ARTICLE POST EVENT COVERAGE of State (I/C), Ministry Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India delivered the opening address. Mr. Jose Luis Irigoyen, Former Senior Director, Transport and ICT Global Practices in the World Bank at Washington D.C., U.S.A delivered the Keynote Address. A short video film on “Journey of Urban Transport in India” was launched and book on “Standard Specifications of Light Urban Rail Transit System- METROLITE” released in this session. B. Other Major sessions held are as follows: 1. Conclave on “Public Transport for All” 2. Panel Discussion on Accessible Mobility 3. Avenues for Increased Revenue and cost cutting Methods in Metro Rail Systems
7. As part of the Conference, Institute of Urban Transport (India) conducted the Research Symposium which was organized on 16th and 17th November, 2019 in which selected research work in the field of urban transport was disseminated through 24 presentations by selected research students. The Fraunhofer Institute, Germany also assisted in reviewing the papers. 8. An exhibition was also organized as part of the event in which 20 exhibitors, including 3 International and Media Partners participated. The participating organizations showcased their best practices. The participating manufacturing companies showcased latest technologies & state of the art products on Urban Transport.
C.Technical Sessions 1.
Walk the Talk on Walkability Policy (panel discussion)
2. Problems for Small and Medium Towns & Introduction of Public Transport Systems 3.
How Women can be empowered through Public Transport?
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Universal Accessibility
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Child Friendly Mobility
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Introduction of Electric Mobility: Challenges in Implementation
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9. At the conclusion of the conference, launch of UMI-2020 conference on the theme of Emerging Trends in Urban Mobility was announced to be held from 30th October to 01st November, 2020 in Delhi.
Clean Air Action Plan: Mitigations in Urban Transport Sector in Reducing Pollution
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Technology to Leverage Services for Improved Mobility
D. Valedictory Session On 17.11.2019, the valedictory function was graced by Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ashutosh Tandon, Hon'ble Minister for Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh and Shri A. K. Saseendran, Transport Minister, Govt. of Kerala. Highlights of the valedictory session was the valedictory address by Shri D.S. Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA and awards presentation to the state / city level winners for Excellence in Urban Transport & Urban Mobility decided by a jury in the following categories: Ÿ Best Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Project Ÿ Best City Bus Service Project Ÿ Best Urban Mass Transit Project Ÿ Best Intelligent Transport System Project Ÿ Best initiative for improved Road Safety Ÿ Best City in Urban Transport Initiatives Ÿ Best city in Green Transport Initiative
Awards for excellence in urban transport projects were given to 2 States and 14 commendable initiatives in Urban Transport.
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ARTICLE Warangal MetroNeo
MAHA METRO to Prepare DPR for Metro Neo for Warangal, Telangana
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aha Metro Nagpur has been awarded consultancy for Metro Neo project in Warangal, State of Telangana. This was announced after a high-power meeting held at Hyderabad by Government of Telangana, on 9th December. Thus Maha Metro’s capability, experience and innovative solution in providing economical, safe, reliable rubber-tyre Metro has been recognised not only within Maharashtra but also in other parts of India. The first state other than Maharashtra, to recognise Maha Metro expertise in finding cost effective solution for Metro services, thus, is Telangana State wherepresentation was made by Maha Metro team consisting of MD Dr Brijesh Dixit and Director (Project) Shri Mahesh Kumar yesterday in presence of Hon Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development Hon Shri K T Rama Rao,elected representatives, Principal Secretary, Shri Arvind Kumar and other senior IAS officials of State of Telangana.
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There after Hon Minister requested Maha Metro to take up the assignment of preparation of Detail project Report (DPR) for rubber tyre metro for Warangal district for a length of 1015 km. It’s a matter of great satisfaction that a cost effective solution which is at a one third cost as compared to conventional system is being planned in Warangal district, other than Nasik district of Maharashtra state. The cost of conventional Metro project being executed by other states is Rs.250 crore per km, while Maha Metro is executing the same project at Rs.180 crore per km. Metro Neo will cost just Rs.72 crore per km. It may be recalled that a high-level delegation of elected representatives and officials from Telangana had visited Nagpur Metro project last month (19th November) for study of Double Decker system and overall Metro Project work. The team held extensive discussions with Maha Metro officials, where presentation was given followed by site visit.
ARTICLE Warangal MetroNeo Warangal MetroNeo The team was quite impressed with project and had sought Maha Metro help in building similar infrastructure work in Telangana state. Soon after Nagpur visit, Maha Metro team was invited by Telangana Chief Minister Shri K Chandrashekar Rao for detail presentation on the innovative solution prepared by Maha Metro. In a recent meeting held at Delhi by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), this cost-effective solution named as `Metro Neo’ was accepted for Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India. Even for Tier-I cities, it can be adopted as a feeder service. The model developed for Nasik was discussed on various forums and Government of India on 21st August 2019, constituted a committee under chairmanship of Dr Brijesh Dixit for standardization of detail specifications for Rubber-Tyre Mass Rapid Transportation System (MRTS) with a view to implement this across India. It may be recalled that Government of Maharashtra has already entrusted the task of providing Metro Neo transport system for Nasik to Maha Metro.
Thus after successfully concluding DPR work for Thane and Metro Neo project for Nasik, Maha Metro has bagged yet another prestigious work in Telangana State. As part of Metro Neo project, length of Bus Coaches will be 25/18 meter with carrying capacity of 200/300 passengers. The buses run on rubber-tyre and draw power from overhead electric wire having 600-750 V DC supply. The buses take power form overhead electric wire similar to railway system With Warangal, Telangana Maha Metro has yet another feather in its cap. With Nagpur project being executed successfully, this development is a big milestone for Maha Metro
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Creating a ‘21st Century World’: Will Metro Systems Create ‘Smart Cities’? By inviting private capital and adopting an urbanisation plan that caters to the affluent, India’s upcoming metro systems will not be a public good aimed for the masses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Metro Bhavan in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony, where over 2,000 trees to build a car shed for the city’s upcoming metro railway system. Speaking at the inauguration, Modi called the metro necessary to create cities for a “21st century world” that could ensure “mobility, connectivity, productivity, safety and sustainability” for the populace. However, the state administration has been criticised for its heavy-handed approach to clearing space from Mumbai’s “green lung,” and has also highlighted the environmental costs of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) development narrative. The current government envisions a metro system in 50 cities of the country. Besides Mumbai, metro systems in Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kochi, and Bengaluru, to name a few, are currently in various stages of construction. Whether these projects will meet the desired goals of being environment-friendly by reducing congestion, pollution, and providing a viable alternative to public transport is being debated. Experts contend that metro systems are not very successful in middle-income to low-income countries, where other forms of public transport (like buses and suburban railways) are fairly inexpensive. Further, the increasing amount of private capital being invested in these projects may result in these services being unaffordable for the majority. Through this reading list, we debate the necessity of these metro systems in India, and whether they are integral to the country’s urbanisation goals, which necessitates a shift to sustainable transport. 1. Private Capital and the Metro Meenakshi Sinha cautions against the current government’s drive to install metro transport
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in cities across the country. Sinha argues that a clear link can be drawn between metro projects and land monetisation, which results in land being transferred from public use to private profit-making areas. Land monetisation along metro corridors has manifested itself in the form of property development for commercial use, or high-end residential complexes that are meant for consumers who can pay the best price. These are, thus, profit-generating real estate development projects that are usually undertaken through public-private partnerships (PPPs) between state agencies and private developers on lands acquired along the metro corridors. Given the limitations of budgetary means to finance metro rail projects, land monetisation has been projected as a means to supplement revenues for the metro projects (MoUD 2014; PIB 2017). Further, Sinha questions the government’s push to develop metro projects via PPPs. By agreeing to fund such ventures, Sinha argues that besides having land transferred to them for “public purpose,” private players also avoid several regulatory and bureaucratic agencies. The state thus acts as a land broker for private commercial and residential projects. The state agencies are often not entitled to anything more than a share of nominal revenues from most of the allied real estate projects along the metro corridors, while the private developers gain access to some of the prime land within urban areas and even additional building rights on the acquired piece of land for future construction. The real estate development may also be exempted from local taxes and charges, causing significant losses to state exchequer. The result is that in the case of most of the PPPs, while the government agency ends up bearing the risks associated with projects, the private entity sweeps in the majority share of profits from the projects. The PPP sharing arrangements, then, instead of realising the aim of bringing in private investments to fulfil public projects, drain away much of the public resources to private entities.
ARTICLE ARTICLE 2. The Metro Cannot Function Without State Subsidy Geetam Tiwari writes that one of the reasons that the Delhi metro has seen some amount of success is due to the fact that the project has been heavily subsidised to ensure that it remains financially viable for the populace. While other transport services like buses have been criticised for being loss-making ventures, Tiwari argues that subsiding them in a manner similar to the metro would make them immediately profitable. Approximately 9% to the capital cost of a bus, and 19% of the cost of operating a bus service can be attributed to various taxes and duties, though its externalities are considerably lower than private motorised transport. If bus transport corporations are offered similar tax benefits as metros, most transport corporations will become profit-making entities. There has been no serious discussion of this at the central or state government levels, while the Ministry of Urban Development has issued a detailed note on “Innovative Financing for Metro Projects” (MoUD 2012). 3. Stemming Vehicle Growth and Pollution Assessing the effects of the Delhi metro, Pritpal Randhawa writes that despite the stated claims of the Delhi metro project prior to its implementation, both pollution and congestion in the city have continued to rise, making Delhi one of the most polluted cities in the world. Randhawa argues that the simultaneous construction of flyovers and other policy geared towards private transport doom the financial and ecological viability of such public transport systems. The connection that was made between the DMR and reduction of pollution and congestion was recast in the later years as “energy efficiency”, popularised by the discourses of climate change while the direct use of fossil fuel-based energy in a mode of transport —electricity in the case of metro rail—amounts to reduced fuel consumption, its impact in terms of making people stay farther away from their workplace may translate into a larger consumption of energy itself. Moreover, there needs to be an assessment of how the infrastructure of metro rail system itself consumes huge amounts of resources—when metals, electricity, etc, are put to use to make the metro rail system functional. It needs to be seen whether it translates into an extension of accumulated energy consumption (Sharan et al 2011).
Per capita income does not have any strong relationship with metro productivity levels and some low-income cities have higher rates than high-income cities and vice versa … For the cities examined BRT systems seem to compete well with metro systems with levels of productivity similar to the best rail systems. Population size, per capita income, and length of the BRT system seem to have little effect on productivity. This means that BRT systems are more likely to have success than rail systems on any heavily travelled route in any city. Therefore, it is not surprising that the projected ridership of 34,000 passengers per day per km of the metro in Delhi did not come true as there is no empirical evidence for such high ridership values anywhere in the world. Further, Dinesh Mohan also examines the ”sustainability” aspect of metro systems, arguing that the Delhi metro is run on electricity, which is largely produced by coal-based thermal power plants in India. A recent master’s thesis (Kumar 2012) at the civil engineering department, IIT Delhi, carried out a life cycle assessment of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and the metro in Delhi. It reveals that only considering the operational aspect of transportation systems gives an incomplete picture of the overall cost. For instance, life cycle energy consumption per passenger km travelled is 90% to 120% higher for the Delhi Metro than vehicle operation. Life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per passenger km travelled are 93% to 123% higher than vehicle operation. The energy and GHG increases are primarily due to infrastructure construction, infrastructure operation and maintenance, vehicle manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance. The GHG emissions of Delhi Metro are 1.5 times higher than the CNGrun bus system in Delhi.
4. Metro and the Myth of Sustainability Dinesh Mohan questions why Indian policymakers seem to be out of sync with an expert opinion on developing sustainable cities. Mohan argues that capital-intensive projects such as a metro rail system is wasted in a country like India, where vehicular transport is largely inexpensive, and land use and transport patterns are continuously in a state of flux. By looking at data from low-income and middle-income countries with metro systems, Mohan argues that the “smart urban mobility” goals of the government can be achieved by instead investing in existing modes of public transport.
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KTR flags off new metro rail services in Hyderabad Minister for Municipal Administration and IT KT Rama Rao and Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar have flagged off the new metro rail service in Hyderabad on Nov 29, 2019.
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inister for Municipal Administration K.T. Rama Rao and Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar have flagged off Metro Rail services from Hitec City to Raidurgam stretch at Hitec city Metro station on Friday. Later, the officials took the metro ride and travelled from Hitec city to Raidurgam. K.T. Rama Rao said, “already carrying about 4 lakh commuters per day, this 1.5 km stretch will add another 40,000 passengers initially and help provide seamless travel to many IT and ITES establishments in this part of the city”. He also directed HMRL officials to complete the footpaths and other facilities at Raidurg metro station in the next two weeks. Later, speaking to the media, MD, HMRL NVS Reddy stated that the metro trains are running 780 trips daily covering 18,000 kms and that the Metro carried 12.5 crore passengers in the last two years. He said Hyderabad Metro has so far received 98 awards and was adjudged as the best Metro in the world in terms of passenger satisfaction by global public transport operator M/s Keolis.
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KTR along with MD NVS Reddy and MLA Arkepudi Gandhi taking a metro ride on Friday. MD, L&TMRHL KVB Reddy said Hyderabad Metro Rail is a key pillar of our city’s infrastructure. It reflects L&T Group Chairman AM Naik’s vision and L&T’s commitment towards nation-building. Hyderabad Metro Rail is an example of the advancement of technology in providing transport solutions that make life easier for people, he added. L&T Group MD S.N. Subramanian, MLA Serilingampally Arekapudi Gandhi, Prl. Secretary, MA&UD Arvind Kumar, senior officials of HMRL and L&T and others attended the function.
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Hyderabad Metro Rail is unique: HMRL MD NVS Reddy
N Murali Babu, Superintendent of Jails, gave a powerpoint presentation on the expansion of prison industries and several innovative initiatives of Telangana Prison’s Department.
Transport India Limited for the supply of ten train sets with the same configuration and specifications as supplied to Phase-I project. The train sets are being manufactured at Alstom’s factory in Sri City. The cost of supply is about ₹200 crores. The manufacturing of the train sets commenced in February 2019. The trains have undergone various tests and inspections such as carbody dimensional checks, watertightness check, static routine traction and brake tests, etc.. The first train set is now ready for dispatch from the Alstom factory to CMRL Depot at Koyambedu. It was flagged-off by Pankaj Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, CMRL, along with Godin Bruno, Managing Director for rolling stocks and components at the Alstom facility on Saturday. On the arrival of the train sets, further tests such as slow speed and high speed Routine tests at the Depot and mainline will be
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INDUSTRY NEWS
JSW Steel to supply 1.5 lakh tonne of TMT Rebars to metro rail projects in FY20
JSW Steel has set a target of supplying 1.5 lakh tonne of TMT Rebars to metro rail projects across the country in FY2019-20, compared to an annual average of one lakh tonne in the past few years. The company supplied more than 30,000 metric tonnes of JSW Neosteel TMT Rebars for construction of Metro projects in various Indian cities in the last two months. With this, its overall supplies of the Rebars for metro construction projects have crossed 85,000 tonnes in the current financial year, which is more than half of its target for the current fiscal. JSW Steel, part of the JSW Group, is supplying to metro rail projects in Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore, Bhopal, Lucknow & Ahmedabad. The ongoing supplies, as well as those already completed during the current fiscal, will boost JSW Steel’s supplies to Metro rail projects by more than Rs 600 crore following successful completion of these deliveries. The company bagged these metro rail orders through a key (engineering procurement construction) EPC partners with ongoing supply arrangements. The various metro rail projects are expected to cumulatively add over 760 kilometres of urban rail transit lines to India’s fast-expanding metro network.
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Commenting on it, Jayant Acharya, Director – Commercial, Marketing & Corporate Strategy for JSW Steel said: “Over the last few months, we have completed large supplies of high-grade JSW Neosteel TMT Rebars to these Metro Rail Projects and continue to stay on track to service the ongoing order pipeline. Metro construction activities are being undertaken in a big way in India including the expansion of the existing metro network with respective state governments having cumulatively earmarked more than US$ 50 billion to construct the current phase of over 760 km of metro lines. These rail-based ‘Mass Rapid Transit Systems’ have been widely accepted as a solution for most of the traffic and pollution-related problems being faced in major cities across the world.
Award of Tenders
KEC bags contract worth Rs 1,080 crore of Delhi Metro Phase IV project The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has opened the bids of the civil construction package DC 02 of Phase IV Project December 3, 2019. KEC International, the flagship company of the RPG Group, is a global EPC major emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the civil construction package DC-02 of the DMRC Phase IV project. In second civil construction contract package DC-02 of Delhi Metro Rail Phase IV, Total of six contractors participated i.e KEC International Limited, Dilip Buildcon Limited, L&T Construction, Tata Projects Limited and Afcons Infrastructure Limited and PNC & simplex whereas EvarasconDilip Buildcon Limited JV, Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T), Tata Projects Limited and Afcons Infrastructure Limited emerged as L2, L3, L4 and L5 respectively. PNC & simplex JV got rejected. KEC International Limited quoted Rs 1,080 cr against the estimated value of contract Rs. 1,030 crores. This is the second high-value civil contract that has been secured by the KEC International Limited from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC). The first contract order worth Rs 955 crores of contract package DC-01 of Delhi Metro Phase IV project.
Scope of Work Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct from Maujpur (excluding) to Majlis Park (excluding) including Bridge across river Yamuna Integrated Elevated Viaduct with PWD flyover at lower deck & metro line at the upper deck from Yamuna Vihar to Bhajanpura and 08 Elevated Stations i.e. Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas, Sonia Vihar, Soorghat, Jagatpur Village, Jharoda and Burari station (including Entry & Exit structures at stations but excluding Architectural finishing, Pre-engineered steel roof structure and roof sheeting of stations) from Chainage 0.000 M to 12098.520 M of Majlis Park- Maujpur Corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV Project. The tender was floated in the second week of August this year and the estimated value of work was Rs.1,030 crores. The technical bid was opened on September 24, 2019.
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KEC International Limited – LONGJIAN Evarascon -Dilip Buildcon Limited JV
Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T) Tata Projects Limited – CHEC JV Afcons Infrastructure Limited PNC & simplex JV
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1,080.00 Crore
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KEC Other Contracts from Metro & RRTS Project Earlier, KEC International Limited secured two civil contracts worth Rs.845 crores from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (for Rs.580 crores) and Kochi Metro Rail Limited (Rs.265 crores). KEC International Limited is involved in various verticals of infrastructure development like Power Transmission and Distribution, Railways, Solar, Civil, Smart Infrastructure and Cables. The company is currently executing various infrastructure projects in over 30 countries and has a presence in over 100 countries.
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Industry Award
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded as a best Mass Rapid Transit System at Urban Mobility India Conference 2019
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation(UPMRC) awarded as a best mass rapid transit system at Urban Mobility India Conference 2019 held at Lucknow. The award was received by Sh. Kumar Keshav, Managing Director, UPMRC on behalf of UPMRC. Hon’ble Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh presented the award. We are glad to receive this award and would like to extend our gratitude to UMI for the same. The 3 days long Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo came to an end today. Sh. Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Hon’ble Minister Ashutosh Tandon, Urban Development, Overall Urban Development, Urban Employment, and Poverty Alleviation, Sh. Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, MoUHA were present on the valedictory ceremony of the event.
DMRC wins 2 awards at 12th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2019
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) wins two awards for its commendable initiatives in promoting the metro as a green and sustainable mode of transport among the masses. Delhi Metro was awarded for the ‘Last Mile Connectivity‘ project in the category of best non-motorised transport and the ‘Green Metro project – An Initiative for Sustainable and Viable Urban Transport’ in the category of best green initiative in urban transport, at the 12th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2019 held from November 15 to 17 in Lucknow organised by IUT, DMRC said in a tweet on Sunday. The awards were given away by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma. The Delhi Metro began its first services on Shahdara-Tis Hazari corridor of Red Line in December 2002. Over the years, the network has spanned length and breadth across Delhi-NCR and carries over 20 lakh passengers every day. The metro has revolutionised the way of travelling by the people across Delhi-NCR. Feeder buses and e-rickshaw services have improved in the last few years, thereby strengthening last-mile connectivity. Delhi Metro currently spans nearly 350 kilometres, having over 250 metro stations and nine colour-coded lines.
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ARTICLE APPOINTMENTS
Shri Atul Kumar Garg Appointed as Director (Rolling Stock & Systems) of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Shri Atul Kumar Garg is a dynamic and accomplished professional having 30 years of experience in Power Systems for Metro & Railway Projects apart from spearheading role as Power Systems Manager with Parsons International Limited, Doha Metro Project. He belongs to the 1986 batch of Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), Govt. of India. He has the exposure of working at senior management prestigious positions of various Metro Projects across the globe like Doha Metro, Dubai Metro, Delhi Metro, Etihad Rail and Central Organization Railway Electrification, India.
Shri Atul Kumar Garg has been appointed as the Director
He has vast expertise in managing all stages of Railway Power Supply Projects like scope definition, coordinating details with design consultants, completing design & reviews, tender invitations, contract awards, budgeting and supervising installation along with testing & commissioning works.
(Rolling Stock & Systems) of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). Having done B.E in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee (1985 batch) with first rank, he is also registered with the Engineering Council (UK) as Charted Engineer. He is also a member of The Institution of Engineering & Technology (UK).
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ARTICLE Product Watch
Schaeffler India showcases locally developed products at IREE 2019
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eading industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India Limited (BSE: 505790, NSE: SCHAEFFLER) is focused towards supporting railway modernization and today showcased a range of products for the changing needs and high capacity demands of the country's railway industry. Schaeffler displayed both locally manufactured and imported range of products, including future technologies enabling urban mobility at the IREE 2019.
Highlights Locally manufactured ready to fit new generation Tapered Roller Bearings i.e. TAROL and axle box housings for wheelset of passenger coaches and metro cars. Ÿ Developing pre-lubricated, high axle load carrying class K rail journal bearings for faster and high capacity freight delivery, in line with current industry trends. Ÿ Range of solutions under the Services portfolio – from Reconditioning to Remote Monitoring. Ÿ Lines up a range of global products for passenger coaches, freight wagons and Metro coaches Maintenance free, corrosion protected bearings Ÿ
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ARTICLE NEWS Product Watch New generation Tapered Roller Bearing Units i.e. TAROL bearings for passenger coaches
Ttarol.230-2)
TAROL bearings 'i.e. Tapered Roller Bearing Units which are used as wheelset bearings support rail vehicles such as goods, carriage and passenger coaches. · Manufactured with complete precision, Schaeffler India's state of the art TAROL bearings are double row tapered roller bearing units that are supplied with factory set clearance, greased and sealed. · The bearings, which are optimized to provide a shorter mounting time and lower frictional torque, are available in standardized shaft journals on rail vehicles, as well as customized dimensions on request. · Customer specific components, spare parts and housing adapters also available. Axlebox housings and adapters for metro cars · Schaeffler also manufactures and supplies axle box Housings (wherein the wheelset bearings sit) for safe transfer of load between bogie frames and wheel axle. · Made out of spheroidal graphite cast iron, cast steel or light cast metal, the design of the housing is individually adapted to the adjacent construction to provide correct shape and optimum design, thereby ensuring optimum pressure distribution in the bearings and reduced stress in the load bearing contact surfaces. In addition, Schaeffler is developing pre-lubricated, high axle load Capacity Class 'K' freight car journal bearings for faster and high capacity freight delivery, in line with current industry trends. · Next generation Class K Rail Journal bearings to support the railway industry's higher freight car capacity requirements and meet the demands of faster and heavier freight delivery. · Pre-lubricated bearings supporting high axle loads upto32.5 Tonnes to support the increased trade demand. Range of solutions under Services offering While reliability and cost effectiveness remain the primary requirements for rail vehicle components, the range of potential optimizations is ever growing. In addition to design enhancements to proven solutions, Schaeffler is also addressing the needs of functional integration, digitalization
and services throughout the entire product lifecycle and displayed a broad range of solutions including products and condition monitoring services at IREE 2019. Reconditioning of railway bearings to extend service life is a key new initiative under the Services portfolio. With focus on providing homegrown bearing solutions and systems tailormade for the Indian railways market, Schaeffler India is continuously investing in line with Make in India initiatives while taking advantage of its global expertise and range of products. Schaeffler remains committed to provide complete end to end next generation solutions for the railways and meet the increased trade and passenger demands. Global product offerings Besides investing in Make in India initiatives, Schaeffler India also offers premium German engineering excellence in global products such as maintenance free, corrosion protected bearings and bearing supports for door systems of passenger rail cars and wagons for bulk freight; thereby providing the highest quality of reliable bearings systems across a wide range of rail applications.
Spherical plain bearing with rod ends
· Schaeffler's maintenance free ELGIS spherical plain bearings and rod ends are catered to meet the high demands of reliability and long maintenance intervals for door systems in both passenger vehicles and freight cars. · Depending on requirements, Schaeffler offers complete solutions of robust bearings for door systems including yoke type track rollers, spherical plain bearings, needle roller bearings used in the mechanisms of shutters and covers, sliding mechanisms guidance systems, to support moments as well as linkages and linkage bearing supports in freight cars. · Compact, smooth running INA linear solution from Schaeffler ensure precise, silent and reliable linear movement of vehicle doors. The bearings are available with or without seals and come with corrosion protection, depending on the need and use.
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JOB OPENING
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Organization Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) Limited
Description · Junior Engineer · Accounts Assistant · Customer Relations Assistant Total Vacancies– 1493 Posts · ·
General Manager– 02 Posts General Manager- 01 Posts
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Junior Engineer CustomerRelations Assistant Station Controller / Train Operator Total Vacancies- 39 Posts
Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation(LMRC)
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Junior Engineer Public Relation Assistant Assistant Manager Total Vacancies- 183 Posts
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Dec. 03-05, 2019
GeoSmart India
HICC-Hyderabad, India
Dec. 03-05, 2019
World Rail Festival 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dec. 03-05, 2019
AusRAIL Plus 2019 Conference & Exhibition
Sydney, Australia
Dec. -18-19, 2019
3rd UITP India Urban Rail Seminar
New Delhi, India
Jan. 18-22, 2020
ELECRAMA 2020
India Expo Mart, Greater Noida,
Feb. 18-19, 2020
5th Annual Rail Cyber Security Summit
London, United Kingdom
Feb. 25-26, 2020
Middle East Rail Conference & Exhibition
Dubai, UAE
Feb. 26-27, 2020
Digital Rail Maintenance 2020
Singapore
Mar. 03-05, 2020
IT Trans Conference & Exhibition
Karlsruhe, Germany
Mar. 25-26, 2020
Rail Industry Meetings
Valenciennes, France
Mar. 31-Apr. 01, 2020
Rail Live Conference & Exhibition
Madrid, Spain
Mar. 11-12, 2020
Asia Pacific Rail 2020
HKCEC, Hong Kong
Apr. 01-03, 2020
International Rail Forum & Conference
Prague, Czech Republic
May 12-14, 2020
13th International Railway Infrastructure
Olympia London, London, United
May. 20-22, 2020
Transport India 2020
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
May. 20-22, 2020
6th Smart Cities India 2020 Expo
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Jun 30-03 July 2020
11th UIC World High Speed Congress
Beijing, China
July 10-13, 2020
Asian Machine Tool Exhibition (AMTEX)
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Sep. 22-25, 2020
InnoTrans Conference & Exhibition
Berlin, Germany
Oct. 06-08, 2020
Intermodal Europe 2020
Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands
Oct. 13-15, 2020
14th HTS 2020
Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai,
Oct. 13-15, 2020
4th MET 2020
Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai,
Nov. 23-25, 2020
Wire and Tube India 2020
BCEC, Mumbai India
Nov. 03-06, 2020
Bauma Conexp India 2020
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SUMMARY Extension Of Fob Constructed Near Sector-142 Metro Station On Noida-greater Noida 17-12-2019 Expressway On Bot Basis For 10 Years DATE
Estimated Cost: INR 20,377,091 Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Power Supply Receiving Distribution 750 V Dc Third Rail Traction Electrification And Scada Systems Each Of Bhopal And Indore Metro 16-12-2019 Rail Projects Estimated Cost: INR 60,000,000 E And M Works For Electrical, Fire Fighting, Fire Detection And Plumbing Installations Of 14-12-2019 Phase-iii Underground And Elevated Metro Stations Estimated Cost: INR 19,402,561 13-12-2019 General Consultancy Services For Kanpur & Agra Metro Rail Projects 13-12-2019 Consultant For Chief Noise And Vibration Expert Estimated Cost: USD 102,000 13-12-2019 Consultant For Senior Noise And Vibration Expert Estimated Cost: USD 113,000 Installation Of Decorative Lighting Arrangement On Median Strip At J M Avenue( From 12-12-2019 Beadon Street Crossing To Sovabazar Metro Crossing) Within Ward No - 17 Estimated Cost: INR 2,101,324 Design, Manufacturing & Supply Of Standard Gauge 60e 1 (uic 60) Turnouts For Pune 12-12-2019 Metro Rail Project. Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Testing, Commissioning And Training Of 201 Nos. Standard 06-12-2019 Gauge Cars Including Train Control & Signalling System For Kanpur & Agra Metro Project." "knpagrs-01: Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Testing, Commissioning And Training Of 201 Nos. Standard Gauge Cars Including Train Control & Signalling System For Kanpur & Agra 05-12-2019 Metro Project. " Rate Contract For Replacement Of Glasses Of Metro Train Coaches At Shastri Park, Khyber Pass, Najafgarh, Yamuna Bank, Sultanpur, Mundka, Sarita Vihar, Dwarka, Ajronda, 02-12-2019 Kalindikunj, Vinod Nagar, Mukund Estimated Cost: INR 5,350,000 General Consultancy Cum Project Management Consultancy Works For Construction Of Elevated And Underground Metro Railway Works From Majerhat (ex.) To Esplanade, 02-12-2019 Approx. 6 Km In Connection With Joka-bbd
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Estimated Cost: INR 1,399,900,000 26-11-2019 Shifting Of Ohe Masts At Sangam Bridge For The Metro Rail Cr...... Standardisation Of Guard Rail In Dum Dum-tollygunge Section In The Sub-section Under 22-11-2019 Sse/p.way/kshy I.e. From Km. 3/12 To Km. 7/14 Of Metro Railway, Kolkata.
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Estimated Cost: INR 16,050,490 Licensing Of Parking Rights At Huda City Centre Metro Station Estimated Cost: INR 76,900,000 Implementation Of Ropeway Corridor-2 Between Charkop Metro Station (link Road) To Marve, Mumbai On Design, Finance, Build, Operate, And Transfer (dfbot) Basis Implementation Of Ropeway Corridor-1 Between Mahavir Nagar Metro Station (link Road) Pagoda - Gorai Vilage, Mumbai On Design, Finance, Build, Operate, And Transfer (dfbot) Basis Work Of direct Access To Metro Line 3 Stations Implementing Bengaluru Metro Rail Project, Phase-2a & 2b ( the Project).
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