Metro Rail News July 2018

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July 2018 / Monthly / Vol. II / Issue 19

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CONTENTS  Metro Rail News  July 2018  Vol. II  Issue 19

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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PROJECT WATCH

India is transforming to smart transportation Mamta Shah, Managing Editor

Status of Metro Rail Projects in India As on 15.07.2018

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ROUND UP

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LEADERS TWEETS

Catch up with the Industry's to top stories News Highlights of June 2018

Leaders remarks on Industry on Twitter Snapshots of popular tweets of June 2018

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METRO & RAILWAYS PROJECT

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COVER STORY

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IN DEPTH FOCUS

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Metro Rail Project of the Month Overview & progress of Nagpur Metro Project

India’s First Pod Taxi on the way Kanika Verma, Media Intern

Delhi Metro’s Green Line Extension In depth coverage on Mundka-Bahadurgarh Section

Does India really need Hyperloop?

Richa Bhateja, Media Intern

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CONTENTS  Metro Rail News  July 2018  Vol. II  Issue 19

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SMART CITIES MISSION How the smart cities projects is transforming India’s urban governance Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India

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URBAN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS National Common Mobility Card: Metro, Bus, Toll Payment across the country with one card

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We are committed to take mobility in India to a higher orbit

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Electrical Traction Control using PWM and IGBT Technology Prof. (Dr.) A. Ali Heggo, Egyptian & Arabic Universities

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MEDIA INTERVIEW Rail & Road Networks are in need of emergency upgradation to improve the public transport system Metroman Dr. E. Sreedharan

LEADERS SERIES Dr. E. Sreedharan: The man who brings India’s Metro dream into reality Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor

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WOMEN IN URBAN TRANSPORT Meet Ms. Ashwani Bhide… a woman who is making Mumbai Metro – 3 on track Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor

Alain Spohr, Managing Director, ALSTOM India

RESEACH PAPAER

First Annual Conference on Urban Mobility Solutions for Smart Cities Narendra Shah, Conference Director

Neha Dawar, Media Intern

MEDIA INTERVIEW

EVENT PREVIEW

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WOMEN SAFETY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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TENDER & CONTRACT UPDATES

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EVENTS DIARY

How far women are safe in public transportation Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor

Business opportunities in Industry Live Industry Tenders

A round up of upcoming Industry Events Networking Opportunities

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From the desk of

MANAGING EDITOR

India is transforming to smart transportation...

I can say that now India is extending its network in transport sector with very large scale. MundakaBahadurgarh Green line extension has largely facilitated commuters. There is also planning going on to extend phase 4 project of Delhi Metro, Pod Taxi project from Delhi to Gurugram is underthe process.

India celebrates 86th birth anniversary of ‘Metroman’ Dr. E. Sreedharan on 12th June. His contribution towards metro rail projects cannot be forgotten even I can say that he was man to bring metro rail dream of India into reality. Recently he also stated about bullet train project in India as Bullet train is only for “Elite class of people.”

Alstom Managing Director Mr. Alain Spohr stated “we are committed to take mobility in India to a higher orbit,” in recently held an exclusive Media Interview with Metro Rail News. Kochi Metro has completed its project in very short period of time which is one of the greatest achievement. On 18th June we celebrated successful completion of one year of Kochi Metro services to the nation.

Hyperloop Technology and single mobility card has given new phase to India. Recently Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Hyperloop One’s site. Women has played a crucial role in developing India, they need to have proper safety while they are running their professions.

Smart Transportation has transformed the life of India’s and had provided very large scale of platform to achieve their target. If India will grow in same manner, time is not far when we will be one of the developed country in the world.

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Main Topics of Conference • • • • • • • • • •

Future of public transportation in Indian Smart Cities How the smart cities project is transforming India’s urban governance?

Intelligent Traffic Management and Multi Model Transport for relieving decongestion New Metro Rail Policy and Standardization of Metro Railway Systems in India Role of Digitalization in Smart Public Transport Systems Environmental impact of electro and low carbon mobility Financial Planning and Funding Issues in implementation of Smart Public Transport Smart Ticketing Solutions for Urban Public Transport Transit oriented development to development oriented transit Lesson learnt from smart transportation systems adopted in developed countries

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We invite nominated smart cities and present urban transport operators to share their mobility challenges and to find solutions.

We invite the private sector and solution providers to present its solutions, ideas and technologies for future urban mobility.

We invite research institutions and think tanks to present their findings and to provide insight on technological mobility services.

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Ved Mani Tiwari President & COO Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd. New Delhi (India)

Yogesh Dandekar Sr. Manager – Industrial Design TATA Elxsi Limited Pune (India)

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PROJECT WATCH

STATUS OF METRO RAIL PROJECTS IN INDIA (As on July 15, 2018)

OPERATIONAL PROJECTS

Total Length (km): 490.65 Hyderabad Metro (Telangana) Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh) Kochi Motro (Kerala) Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu) Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan) Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) Gurgaon Metro (Haryana) Bangalore Metro (Karnataka) Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR) Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

30.00 8.50 18.30 34.56 9.60 20.40 11.60 42.30 288.00 27.39 0

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Total Length (km): 451 Hyderabad Metro (Telangana) Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh) Kochi Motro (Kerala) Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu) Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan) Ahamadabad Metro (Gujarat) Pune Metro (Maharashtra) Nagpur Metro (Maharshtra) Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) Gurgaon Metro (Haryana) Bangalore Metro (Karnataka) Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR) Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

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UNDER-CONSIDERATION PROJECTS: 700 km Delhi Metro Phase-IV, Kanpur, Meerut, Vijayawada, Indore & Bhopal, Kochi Metro Phase-II, Greater Chandigarh, Patna, Coimbatore, Ranchi, Surat, Dehradun, Guwahati and Gorakhpur. * The above data is inclusive of Monorail projects.

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JUNE 2018 : HIGHLIGHTS JUN

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Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) expects DPR report of Coimbatore metro rail project in mid of next year

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Delhi High Court refuses to hear the Delhi metro train strike matter in vacation bench Chennai Metro plans to issue bids for last mile connectivity via Auto for metro stations

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Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) CMRS gives green signal to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to open DMRC’s Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor on Line-5.

Five firms in fray for Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project

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Multi-Model Integration Plan now ready to connect Railway and Metro stations Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) plans to maximise use of daylight and natural ventilation in Pune Metro Rail Project

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Mumbai Metro Region Development Authority (MMRDA) initiated soil testing for Mumbai Metro 4 corridor Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) now reconstituted as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Mumbai Metro One completes 4 successful years of seamless travel for Mumbaikars

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Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) seeking permission to work at night to complete work Bangalore Metro: Foot over-bridges at Majestic finally taking shape Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) fails to pay electricity bill of about Rs10 crore, bank account freezes Daily ridership increases by over 17,000 of Chennai Metro Rail India’s first EV charger to come up at Miyapur Metro of Hyderabad Metro

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Secretary Staff Council writes e-mail to MD Mangu Singh alleging autocratic act by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) GST affects government for buying new metro coaches for Nagpur and Pune Metro Rail Projects Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) can play a vital role in reducing pollution in Pink City Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) to get ready to form DPR for metro coach plant in Maharashtra Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) plans to revise DPR of Ghaziabad Metro Phase-II project Annual losses of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) crossed Rs 500 crore BHEL and four foreign firms work on FAME scheme jointly Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) finds bidders to revive Kengeri Lake under CSR activity Chief Electrical Inspector completes OETS inspection, Ameerpet-MGBS section of Hyderabad Metro will open soon Central Govt. decides to takeover Phase IV project of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) offers to charge e-bikes and electric cars at metro stations Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) makes Skywalk from metro to LULU Mall to make it easy for public MMRDA plans to terminate contact with present Monorail operator SCOMI Engineering Kochi Metro Rail Corporation (KMRL) offers free metro ride on June 19 on first anniversary Maharashtra Metro conducts Pre-bid meeting to build Pimpri-Swargate underground tunnel of Pune Metro Rail Project Microsoft City Next Partner of the year 2018 Award goes to Bentley System FOBs in Nagpur, Ajni to be connected with Nagpur Metro stations Haryana Government approves High-Speed bullet train project in the state Maharashtra government says rules followed for Mumbai metro car shed Mumbai monorail operator Scomi Engineering decides to stop operation of services Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) updates mobile app with amazing new features Chennai Metro Rail Limited to launch single card for Metro-MTC by year end.

RITES gets 15 day extension to prepare DPR of Patna Metro Rail Project Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) employees to go on indefinite strike, services of Metro may get affect Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) celebrates successful completion of one year of Metro services

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Hyderabad Metro begins trial run on the Ameerpet-L.B Nagar lines Karnataka seeks fund from centre for HSR and Bangalore Metro phase-2 project L&T-Scomi Monorail workers not paid for months, MMRDA denies interfering

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Metro coaches and bullet trains to be built in Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh AAI and CMRL clash over food counters and forex at airport metro RTI says Mumbai Metro does not have its own quality control laboratory State Transport Minister KTR inspects Ameerpet-LB Nagar section of Hyderabad Metro

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Lack of funds and passenger load put Varanasi metro off rails Fare hike of Delhi Metro impacts on commuters, RTI reveals falling in ridership figure

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Hyderabad Metro Rail inaugurates Electric cars on self-drive & rental basis Bangalore Metro’s first six coach train flagged off by Karnataka CM Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to open 11 km long Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor on 24 June Meerut to start work on Rapid Rail on the ground by 1 July HMRL expects to complete DPR of Hyderabad Metro phase II project by August

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opens Mundka-Bahadurgarh section of Green Line extension

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Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. recommended reconsidering decision on Water Metro PM Modi approves the proposal to set up new committee for metro, headed by E. Sreedharan, committee to submit report in 3 months After LTSE left the monorail work the MMRDA is planning to start it again

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In-principle approval given by Central Government for six metro projects Chennai Metro Rail starts land acquisition for phase-2 metro projects CM Maharashtra visits for virgin Hyperloop One’s test, Pune-Mumbai route

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Center plans another high-speed rail project in India: Piyush Goyal Delhi Metro Rail employees are on hunger strike, commuters face halt in metro services in Delhi-NCR DPR for the Vijayawada metro project to be ready in 3 months Labour Commissioner calls conciliation proceedings to resolve ongoing dispute in DMRC

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Indian Railways gives ultimatum to West Bengal govt to remove lands for Kolkata Metro Rail project Indian envoys visit key construction sites of Mumbai Metro 3 and Lucknow Metro Rail Projects

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EDITOR’S PICKS Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) now reconstituted as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)

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The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited (LMRC) has been reconstituted as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Limited. The decision came after a meeting of board of directors of LMRCL, under the chairmanship of Durga Shanker Mishra, secretary of Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) approved its reconstitution. This step has been taken for quicker execution of Metro rail projects in different cities of Uttar Pradesh through one special purpose vehicle (SPV).

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Kochi Metro Rail Limited celebrated first anniversary with magic

Mumbai Metro One completed 4 years of successful service Reliance Infrastructure promoted Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), the lifeline between Mumbai’s Western and Eastern suburbs, completed four successful years of seamless and comfortable travel for over 400 million passengers.

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The Kochi Metro on Sunday celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of its commercial operations.

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Bangalore Metro introduced six couch Metro Train The much-awaited six-car Namma Metro train was flagged off at Baiyappanahalli metro station by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday, albeit some 45 minutes later than the scheduled time. The six-car train will have a capacity of 2,004 passengers. The new train the only six-car train in the fleet of 50 trains left Baiyappanahalli around 6.15 p.m. for Majestic, ferrying VIPs, invitees and mediapersons on its inaugural run. It then made one trip from Majestic to Mysuru Road before returning to Baiyappanahalli, with regular commuters.

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Edappally station was selected as the celebration venue. K V Thomas MP, MLAs Hibi Eden, Anwar Sadath, M Swaraj, V K Ibrahimkunju, Mayor Soumini Jain, deputy mayor T J Vinodh, Kochi Corporation standing committee chairperson A B Sabu, district panchayat president Asha Sanil and Kalamassery municipal chairperson Jessy Peter, cut a huge cake. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) managing director A P M Mohammed Hanesh and KMRL staff also attended the ceremony.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis visits Virgin Hyperloop One site Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the Virgin Hyperloop One test site to discuss the technology, which is being explored along the Mumbai-Pune route to bring down travel time from three hours to 25 minutes.

The CM held a meeting with Virgin Hyperloop One CEO and board member Rob Lloyd in Nevada, USA

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Delhi Metro’s Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor of Line 5 (Green Line) The Delhi Metro made its way into the industrial areas along Mundka to reach Bahadurgarh in Haryana. The 11.5 km Mundka – Bahadurgarh Extension of the Delhi Metro’s Green Line was flagged off

by PM Narendra Modi through a video conference. After opening of this corridor, the entire Inderlok – Bahadurgarh section is now 29.64 km long.

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH

NAGPUR METRO … project development work is on full pace

Nagpur, which is also one of the developing city of Maharashtra, is the third largest city in the state with area of 217 Sq. Km and the Nagpur Metro Region has a population of around 35 lakhs with an area of around 3576 Sq. Km. The city is also named as the ‘Orange City’ as well as the ‘Tiger Capital of India’ because it is a gateway to several tiger reserves in Central India. This project will greatly enhance the economic development of the region in general and it will create great opportunity of employment it was expected to develop approximate 2 lakh jobs.

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agpur is developing very fastly in economic field so in order to meet this development it is very necessary to plan for the infrastructure development which will help in development o city, people’s livelihood, and their life style. As economic is increasing, employment is increasing then this development will automatically increase the traffic on the city roads. So in order to meet the public daily needs and demand Nagpur government has reached to the development of Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Maha-Metro) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was aimed to create for smooth implementation and operations of Nagpur Metro as well as Pune Metro Rail Project.

It is a joint venture of Government of India & Government of Maharashtra, with 50:50 share of equity.

Route Map

Metro Rail Network • •

Alignment 1: North – South Corridor: Automative Square – Metro City (22.29 km) – 20 stations Alignment 2: East – West Corridor: Prajapati Nagar – Hingna Mount View (19.41 km) – 20 stations

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH MAJOR PROGRESS / DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROJECT • • • • • • • •

Nov 2013: Detailed Project Report final version submitted.

Aug 2014: Union Cabinet approved the project.

Nov 2015: Work started on construction of depot.

January 2016: Work started on Wardha Road.

August 2016: Work started on Ajni road near Ajni railway station.

September 2016: Work started on back side of Nagpur railway station October 2016: Work started Near Ambazari Lake October 2016: Work started on Sitabuldi Interchange Station (Munje Square)

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December 2016: Work started on East-West Corridor December 2016: Work started for Construction of Depot at MIHAN on the N-S Corridor January 2017: Work Started on Zero Mile Station August 2017: Trial run started Till Airport Station 30 September 2017: First trial run was conducted on a 5.6 km section between Mihan area and Khapri station 3 February 2018: Discussion in DPR of the Phase II i.e. extension of existing started.

16 April 2018: Second and Final inspection of CMRS for clearance.

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L&T Infrastructure Engineering Ltd. & M/s Rajendran Associates appointed as Detailed Design Consultants for 9 metro stations of North-South corridor.

NCC – Construction of viaduct in Reach-1 between new Airport and Sitabuldi stations of North – South corridor.

Ernst & Young LLP - for selection of consultancy firm for ‘Smart Card Ticketing' and ‘Automated Fare Collection system’.

Consortium of Systra Consulting appointed as General Consultant (GC) for Nagpur Metro Rail Project IL&FS ECC Ltd. - for construction of seven elevated metro stations and three at grade stations (North South corridor) viz.

Congress Nagar to Khapri and viaducts in Reach-1.

Bright Power Projects India Pvt. Ltd. - for 25 KV electrification and installation of 33/25KV sub-station in Mihan depot ITD Cementation India Ltd.- for construction of 10 elevated Metro Stations excluding viaduct Viz Lokmanya Nagar, Bansi Nagar, Vasudev Nagar, Rachana(ring Road) Junction, Subhash Nagar, Dharampeth College, Lad Sq., Shankar Nagar Sq., Institute Of Engineers, Jhansi Rani Sq. on the East-West Corridor in Reach – 3 CRRC China - for design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning of Rolling Stock.

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. - for construction of viaduct in Reach-3 between Jhansi Rani Square to Lokmanya Nagar stations on the East-West corridor.

Pratibha CSL Sudhir Constructions JV – for construction of Mihan train depot (North-South Corridor) & Hingna depot (East-West corridor) including Civil & E&M works.

Consortium of Siemens Ltd & Siemens Roll Automation for Signalling and Train Control system.

ITD Cementation India Ltd.- for construction of elevated viaduct of length 6.836 kms between Prajapati Nagar to Sitabuldi. and ROR near Anand Talkies, Viaduct & Ramp near Ramjhula , Ror Near Prajapati Nagar and viaduct of length 1.050 kms (Reach-4).

L&T Construction – Smart World Communication: for Telecommunication systems.

Siemens India Pvt Ltd. – for supply of Machinery & Plants for Mihan and Hingna depots.

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ITD Cementation India Ltd.- for construction of 8 elevated metro stations viz Prajapati Nagar, Vaishno Devi Square, Ambedkar Square, Telephne Exchange. Chitiar Oll Square, Agrasen Square, Dosar Vaisya Square & Nagpur Railway station on the East-West corridor (Reach-4) Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. - for construction of elevated viaduct of length 2.769 km between Gaddigodam to Sitabuldi (excluding Zero Mile Station ) and Railway Span near Gaddigodam, Viaduct and Road Cum Rail Flyover (Double Decker) of length 4.375 km including Approach Ramps (Reach 2).

Rahee –EMRAIL JV – for supply of Ballastless track of standard gauge NorthSouth corridor of Line-1 (Sitaburdi - Khapri ) and East - West corridor of Line-2 (Sitaburdi - Lokmanya Nagar) sections.

ESTIMATED PROJECT COST Corridor

Project Cost

Line 1 & Line 2

INR 8680.00 Crore

Funding Pattern: NMC + NIT

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Central Government

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From external loan

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COVER STORY

India’s first Pod Taxi on the way Here is everything you must know about pod taxi system and its significance…

D Kanika Verma Media Intern Metro Rail News

ue to the increasing population of the metropolitan cities the traffic jam is a co mon sight in big cities. As these big cities have many options to earn, so many people rush towards these cities for possibilities of good jobs. Other than this the cities itself have so many permanent citizens also.

And with all these the human and the vehicular traffic is also increasing. The main cause for all these traffic jams is also that everyone now-a-days wants to have their own vehicles and besides that there are many people who have more than 1 or 2 vehicles of their own and all these leads to add fuel to the fire.

Another big reason is that public does not have any sense of proper traffic rules. To reduce all these traffic congestions the Indian government is now planning to introduce pod taxi’s in India.

Pod taxi’s, pod cars also referred as personal rapid transit (PRT) is a type of public transport. It is a small vehicle which carries 3-6 passengers at a time.

The PTR is currently working in Morgantown in West Virginia since 1975.

Now the government is planning to start it in India too as the traffic jams are the biggest problems in urban areas now-adays.

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COVER STORY What is Personal Rapid Transit System •

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Sized for individual or small group travel, personal rapid transit (PRT) is a transport mode combining small automated vehicles, known as pods, operating on a network of specially built guide ways.

The network consists of a number of stations or stops for passengers to get on and get off.

The personal rapid transit system consists of driverless vehicles in the shape of pods, which can hold two to six people each, and run along a predetermined course at 80-130 km per hour.

In December 2017, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) had called expression of interest (EOI) for launching India’s first driverless pod taxi systems on a 70 km stretch from Dhaula Kuan in Delhi to Manesar in Haryana. Three companies has submitted their EOI and bids for this project will be finalise soon.

Pod taxi is basically an advanced public transport which is mainly for the services of small groups of travellers.

It will work electronically. In India it will work on the roadways upon the bridges.

This will be a high-speed vehicle which will be beneficial for the traffic jams and moreover it will be driverless too.

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has been ordered to start it on Delhi-Gurugram route(12.30km) Delhi - Haryana border to Gurugram Rajeev chowk.

This will benefit a lot in Delhi traffic jam’s. This project is estimated to be of Rs. 4,000 crore.

The entire project of Pod Taxi has been set up from Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan to Manesar. The public and private sector has been said to invest in this project. This pod taxi project is mainly a dream project of road transport highway minister Nitin Gadkari. In this project for technical and safety standards five

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member committee has been setup and this project is headed by SK Dharamadhikari. The pod taxi will follow the American standards of safety which is laid by the American society of civil engineers. These taxi’s will use the Automated People Mover (APM) standards which includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the various sub-systems of the APM systems.

This taxi will perform various functions like arrival audio and visual warning, platform stopping, CCTV surveillance, and break down vehicles. The average speed of the pod’s is 60 kilometre per hour. The work on Delhi-Gurgaon Pod Taxi corridor will be carried on Public Private Partnership (PPP mode) as a pilot project The pod taxi’s will cover head network which is usually about 5-10 metres above the ground.

These taxi’s and the networks are designed in a way that they will not be affected by adverse weather conditions. They will be able to move along dense crowded and congested roads and localities.

Sources said that there is a plan to run 800 to 1100 pod taxies / PRT cars in the first year, so that 38 thousand people can travel in one hour. This service will be without extra burden on people’s pockets. It saves fuel, cost of transportation, pollution and it will be fully airconditioned.

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We recently tested planes that can run on water. I call it a flying boat, while the aviation ministry calls it a seaplane. It is my dream to see seaplanes running like taxis do in India.

- Nitin Gadkari Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the Govt. of India

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Delhi Metro Green Line Extension: DMRC extends Green Line corridor from Mundka to Bahadurgarh for public

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he satellite city of Bahadurgarh in Haryana is all set to get Metro connectivity with the completion of work on the 11.183 kilometre long Mundka – Bahadurgarh Metro corridor. This section will be Delhi Metro’s third connectivity to the neighbouring state of Haryana. Metro Services are already operational in the Gurugram and Faridabad cities of Haryana now. This entirely elevated section will not only connect the capital city with Bahadurgarh but will also provide connectivity to many outer Delhi areas of the western fringes of the city such as Mundka, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan etc. and with the opening of this section, the Delhi Metro network will expand to 288 kilometres with 208 Metro stations.

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IN DEPTH FOCUS THE MAIN FEATURES OF GREEN LINE EXTN.      

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Length- 11.183 kms Stations- 7 (All elevated) Names of stations- Mundka Industrial Area, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan, Tikri Border, Modern Industrial Estate, Bus Stand, City Park.

Colour Code- Green Depot- Bahadurgarh Guage- Standard Gauge (Rolling Stock similar to Green and Violet Lines) Total length of Green Line: After the completion of this corridor, the entire Inderlok / Kirti Nagar – Bahadurgarh section has become 29.64 kilometres long.

Connectivity highlights

The Mundka – Bahadurgarh section will be extremely crucial from the point of view of connectivity of the city of Bahadurgarh as well as parts of West Delhi. Bahadurgarh is an upcoming urban settlement which has many industrial units. Similarly, Mundka also has an industrial area where many people travel every day for their professional requirements.

This corridor will be of help to these people.

This section will be Delhi Metro’s third extension to Haryana after Gurugram and Faridabad. Haryana already has over 21 kilometres of Delhi Metro lines. With this section, the Delhi Metro section in Haryana will expand to 25.8 kilometres.

Many areas of Outer Delhi in the western parts of the national capital will be benefitted. The Mundka Industrial Area also has many industrial units. This apart the localities of Ghevra, Tikri Kalan will be connected by the Metro for the first time.

The people working in the Industrial Estate, Bahadurgarh will be benefitted with the Modern Industrial Estate (MIE) metro station. This area has many industries around the NIE Metro station.

Bahadurgarh is a bustling urban settlement in the Jhajjar district of Haryana with a population of about one lakh and seventy thousand people.

The Bahadurgarh Industrial Area houses many industrial units and is a source of employment for lakhs of people who travel there from Delhi.

Besides, Bahadurgarh has also developed into an educational hub and houses many universities and colleges.

Many students travel to these institutes from Delhi every day. This connection will be of great help to them also.

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IN DEPTH FOCUS The Bus Stand Metro Station in Bahadurgarh has seamless connectivity with the interstate bus terminal which provides connectivity to other areas in Haryana.

Area station of the corridor has been decorated with beautiful terracotta designs. All the other stations also have a bright and vibrant colour scheme with bright yellow pillars on

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The Bus Stand Station in Bahadurgarh, being situated at one of the most congested locations faced innumerable problems due to paucity of space, presence of a crematorium ground on the north side, presence of many water, electrical and other underground utilities etc.

Moreover, there was huge traffic congestion on the south side of the station due to the bustling Bahadurgarh bus stand. Due to the congestion, it was impossible for DMRC’s engineers to divert the traffic running on both sides of the median and prepare scaffolding for spanning the carriageway to allow traffic below it.

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The two electric lines of 440 KVA and 220 KVA at Tikri kalan and MIA station were raised to a height of 60 mtrs. Specially designed Mono pole of height 60 mtrs was erected for the first time in India instead of lattice structure to raise the height of these power lines.

Mundka Industrial Area station has been constructed on a busy NH-10 as an integrated station with provision of a future metro track crossing the Green line. This resulted in raising the rail level of MIA station of Green line to 22 mtrs above the ground level. There were multiple utilities at the ground level also which were accommodated /diverted.

The construction of MIA station on NH10 was done without disturbing the traffic flow on NH 10.

Station Architecture The facade of the Mundka Industrial

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the platforms. The lifts also have been done in eco-friendly red terracotta tiles at all the station which are giving a vibrant look to the structures. The roof tops of the elevated stations have also been redesigned for better aesthetics.

Solar Power Plant at Bahadurgarh Depot DMRC is committed to provide environment friendly Metro system and as part of this endeavour, DMRC is installing Solar PV power plants at various locations in existing as well as upcoming DMRC metro corridors. Efforts are made to integrate solar PV power plants at construction stage itself in the upcoming network of DMRC. All the roof-top solar plants are being installed under RESCO model, till date 23 MWp capacity has already been commissioned in the DMRC network.

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We also want to boost #MakeInIndia by making coaches of Metro in India.

Several nations helped us in making of the Delhi Metro and other Metros, and now, we are helping them by designing coaches for their Metro systems.

- Narendra Modi Prime Minister Govt. of India

IN DEPTH FOCUS into service. Every alternate train from Mundka will go up to City Park in Bahadurgarh and a frequency of around 8 minutes will be maintained between Mundka and City Park. The total running time between Inderlok/Kirti Nagar and City Park (Bahadurgarh) will be about 50 minutes.

Train ready to run on Mundka-Bahadurgarh corridor (Photo: DMRC)

In Bahadurgarh Depot, Roof Top Solar Plants with total capacity of 783 kWp has been installed under RESCO model, which is spread over 7 different roofs. It is estimated to generate 1 million Unit of energy per annum, (i.e.approx. 2,800 Units per day), which will be adequate to meet the day time auxiliary energy requirement (i.e. lighting, air conditioning, etc.) of the Depot.

Delhi Metro Phase III progress details ▪ Phase III network opened so far: 87 kilometers

Further, work to install additional 700 kWp capacity, solar plants on the roofs of 7 stations of Mundka – Bahadurgarh corridor will commence shortly, for which the developer has been finalised.

Energy generated from these plants will be adequate to meet the entire day time auxiliary load of these stations.

All the seven stations of the Line-5 extn.

(Mundka – Bahadurgarh corridor)are equipped with the latest energy efficient equipment / systems, such as LED lighting, Regenerative Braking in Lifts, VRV Air conditioning, etc. All these stations have been rated as platinum by the Indian Green Building Council for adherence to green building norms.

The Delhi Metro has expanded its wings far and wide in the satellite cities of the NCR as well. While in Phase 2, the cities of NOIDA, Ghaziabad and Gurugram were added to the Delhi Metro network, in Phase 3, Faridabad has already been added while Bahadurgarh is all set to get Metro connectivity. Work is in progress on multiple stretches in NOIDA, Greater NOIDA, Ghaziabad and Ballabhgarh. With the opening of the Mundka – Bahadurgarh section, the total network outside Delhi will have spread to 39.332 kilometers with 27 Metro stations.

Another 49.175 kilometers of new lines with 36 stations (including NOIDA – Greater NOIDA corridor) is being built right now.

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Central Secretariat – Kashmere Gate

9.37 km

Badarpur – Escorts Mujesar

13.975 km

Jahangirpuri – Samaypur Badli

4.489 km

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus – Majlis Park

21.56 km

Botanical Garden – Janakpuri (West)

37.64 km

Phase III network after the opening of Mundka-Bahadurgarh section: 98 (97.82) kilometres and approx. 61 kilometres (excluding NOIDA – Greater NOIDA section) yet to be opened.

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Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus – Shiv Vihar

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Noida City Centre – Electronic City

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Dwarka – Najafgarh

4.295 km

As per the time table for the entire Inderlok / Kirti Nagar – City Park section, a total of 20 trains will be put

Escorts Mujesar – Ballabhgarh

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Dilshad garden – New Bus Adda

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Does India really need the Hyperloop Transportation?

Hyperloop is a new form of transportation that moves people quickly and safely. Passengers are loaded into the hyperloop vehicle via electric propulsion through low-pressure tubes. The pods carrying passengers travel through tubes from which most of the air has been removed to reduce friction. This allows the pods to travel at up to 750 miles per hour, rather than using the wheel like in train the pods are designed to float on air skis by using magnetic levitation to reduce friction.

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ndia is a developing country and a growing global economy requires faster, cheaper, safer and more efficient mode of transportation and will help the ecosystem as well.

Transport vehicle has created huge

level of pollution which makes difficult to breathe in large cities of India. Where India has also planned to switch or to reduce the use of non-renewable source as much possible.

In such case Hyperloop is one of the best transport communications. In the long run, the Hyperloop ecosystem can also give lots of profit to India and it doesn't need to be subsidised. Even private investors can invest their money into it.

But the main question arises that how far India has invested in this project; does this investment will give more emphasis the Transport Industries?

Mumbai-Pune project will cost around 3,50,000 crore (55billion USD) and will carry only 28 commuters at a time whereas if we really want to invest in transportation technology we can invest in bullet train project which will cost us 17 billion USD and will carry much more number of passengers at a time as compared to hyperloop and at this time our country is already facing deficit pf finance, it needs to be asked if there is really a need to invest lakhs of crores for experimental transportation technology instead of promoting our

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE existing resources. There is no disagreement about the benefits of the technology if we ignore the cost.

general public can travel from Mumbai to Pune within 25 min where usually it takes 2.5-3 hours by road and it will reduced the cost to the environment assessment as the Current scenario of Hyperloop in project will be completely selfIndia powered with electricity generated by solar panels, it can reduce greenhouse Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project emission by up to 1,50,000 tons go from a vision to reality as it starts detailed planning. This Pune – Mumbai hyperloop project go from a vision to reality as it starts detailed planning. This transport connectivity will connects the 26 million people with access to affordable infrastructure that will highly boost the significant economic and social value. The PuneMumbai Hyperloop is expected to finish this summer as it has currently reached the mid-point of the in-depth feasibility study. Andhra Pradesh government and US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) have Maharshtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis at Virgin Hyperloop One test site, Nevada, USA. joined hand to introduce the Hyperloop transportation annually. system in upcoming future in the state capital region, Amrawati. Now, if we are talking about I am incredibly excited to see This will cover the distance of over enhancement in technology of our this Pune-Mumbai hyperloop developing country we need to keep in 35 km only in five minutes. project go from a vision to mind about our focused project which reality as it starts detailed But whatever happens for a is “Make In India” launched by our planning. The opportunity is reason keeping that in mind the Prime Minister in September 2014. enormous – to connect 26 state government has gone ahead million people with access to and signed a Memorandum of *** Understanding (MoU) with affordable infrastructure that Richard Branson’s Virgin Air to will unlock significant build a Hyperloop-based economic and social value. It transportation system between is an honor to work with the Mumbai and Pune. On 18 June State of Maharashtra and its 2018 Shri Devendra Fadnavis key stakeholders, sharing Chief Minister of Mahrashtra met their vision to transform not to the board members at Virgin only transportation but wider Hyperloop One’s developing test society. tracks to view technology. If everything goes as per plan - Sir Richard Baron

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SMART CITIES MISSION

How the smart cities project is transforming India’s urban governance

Every Smart City will have a Smart City Centre (SCC) (i.e. Integrated Command and Control Centre). The SCC functions as a city’s nervous system where digital technologies are integrated with social, physical, and environmental aspects of the city, to enable centralised monitoring and decision making

Nine months into my new job, it is clear to me that the popular perception of the Smart Cities Mission is still evolving and the absence of facts is giving rise to some misunderstanding. The narrative requires help; even those initiated have a somewhat flawed impression.

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A unique project, the Smart Cities Missions was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June, 2015, to improve ease of living of citizens and create cities that are ahead of the curve in decision making and problem solving. For the first time, cities were selected through a A point often missed is that 90 out of competitive process for funding under a the 100 cities involve brownfield Government of India programme. projects i.e. they involve redevelopment and retrofitting to existing areas.

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SMART CITIES MISSSION The programme design was based on comprehensive citizen engagement, leveraging the power of technology at our disposal.

Innovation and technological advancement has enabled individuals to connect with each other and their physical surroundings at an unprecedented level and scale.

As a result, we are witnessing societal shifts, which, in turn, are affecting quality of life indicators. Klaus Schwab, the Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, predicts that in such a situation, “new technologies and platforms will increasingly enable citizens to engage with governments, voice their opinions, coordinate their efforts and even circumvent the supervision of public authorities”. This phenomenon is embedded in the concept, design, and implementation of India’s Smart Cities Mission.

Every Smart City will have a Smart City Centre (SCC) (i.e.

Integrated Command and Control Centre). The SCC functions as a city’s nervous system where digital technologies are integrated with social, physical, and environmental aspects of the city, to enable centralised monitoring and decision making.

In the SCC architecture, Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as sensors, GPS equipments and cameras located at the front-end (trash bins, vehicles, streets, poles etc.) collect and transmit data through a communication network to a central facility.

Applications then convert the data and information received

into insights, which further facilitates a decision support system.

The SCC thus enables real time monitoring and expeditious incident response management in city operations.

corridors has increased ridership by 20,000 in March 2018, compared to Feb 2018. In Vishakhapatnam, CCTV and GPS enabled buses are being tracked online. Bhopal has seen a rise in its property tax collections and is also able to track SCCs have already been set up in 10 its transport services online. cities with an approximate investment of Rs 1200 crore. These In addition to improving urban cities are Naya Raipur, Ahmedabad, livelihoods, the Smart Cities Mission Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Nagpur, has facilitated an ecosystem where Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, technology companies along with and Bhopal. Thirteen other cities engineering and construction firms have started work on setting up such are participating to develop SCCs. centres; and another 32 are at an Leading international companies are advanced stage of pre-work working on these projects, but most preparation. of the system integrators are Indian entities. More importantly, the The five areas in which the impact of Mission’s focus on innovative SCCs is already being felt are projects is a boost for the startup enhanced quality of services, safety industry – it provides a fillip to the and resilience, inclusiveness in city entrepreneurial spirit of urban operations, faster emergency residents, thereby increasing response management, and employment. environmental sustainability. These results are predicated on the use of The efficacy of SCCs will improve IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) by with the integration of more and the SCCs. more services. Convergence with other city projects and breaking The results speak for themselves. In through the silos of various Rajkot, the crime rate has reduced government departments is the by 18% over the past two quarters as ultimate aim. This will completely on April 2018. There is also an transform how urban governance is improvement in traffic challans imagined and implemented. issuance, indicating behavioural change. Monitoring of cleaning work Having said that, I am conscious of through CCTV camera has led to the fact that harnessing these reduction in instances of littering, opportunities and proactively urination in public, and nighttime improving the urban space will burning of garbage. In Kakinada, require a reform of the “enabling environment sensors have been environment”, which includes deployed for automatic weather governance frameworks, policy monitoring, air quality monitoring, protocols, capacities of urban local and lightning detection. bodies, and the nature of citizengovernment engagement.

A Pune has installed flood sensors at beginning has been made, and I have key points around the city, which no doubt that with the help of civil feed data to the SCC, enabling society, non-governmental timely warning and response organisations, academic institutions, mechanism. Emergency callboxes industry, and, most importantly, the have been installed at 120 locations citizens of this country, we will to contact the nearest police station transform the urban landscape of with just the press of a button. In India.

Ahmedabad, free Wi-Fi on BRTS

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URBAN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

National Common Mobility Card: Metro, Bus, Toll payment across the country with one card

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he common mobility card is one big step towards the urban development.

This would help the cities and people in the task management and settlement of payment. It works as an e-wallet and used for transportation as well. The card will be an open system can be use bus, train and metro etc. It promotes digital transaction and in road transport. This is the best way to make cities smarter and hassle free as the people can save time. It is basically the electronic card system which makes life of people.

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Advantages: • It helps commuters to save time and efforts.

• It promotes smart travel as card can be used in different modes of transport.

• It gives high degree of convenience to the people as they have no longer stand in a line for ticket.

• It works as a debit card ensures proper customer support services.

• It cuts the cost and there is a less usage of paper for making tickets.

• This method is very easy and time efficient and cashless.

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Disadvantages • It is very much bad for the people who are uneducated as they are unable to read and write sometimes people take wrong advantage for them and that occurs a problem.

• As the technology changes the whole process of transaction even the upgrade affects the people while transaction.

• Sometimes delay leads to poor customer service.

• Due to larger dependency on the technology so there will be large setting up cost and for solving the problem of the public more manpower is needed.

AFC System (Automated Fare Collection) AFC is a smart system for payment for intelligent transport system for payment for intelligent transport system or approves ticket to pass through electronic system or gates to allow commuters to access.

The AFC system in bus stand as if we have it in metro station would help in fair

URBAN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS tickets and gives unique way to travel.

AFC Keeps the account of the money and the whole tam keep check on the transaction and help in customer support system.

In AFC system the bank and their apps will work hand in hand as the transaction will be done via Bank account.

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Delhi Metro: Delhi government start a trial of common mobility card and the card can be used in both DTC and metro. The whole concept is introduced by the head of the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The aim of single card system is to make travel people cashless and convenient. The card had 2000 SAM Chips fitted with ETM This would help in in real time and in fare transaction in metro and buses.

Kochi Metro: Kochi is the first city in the country where the entire public transport system like bus, metro and autorickshaws use this card and these are working together with a common method of single card.

Mumbai: NCMC is working on the cities like Mumbai and Pune and the making the cities more modern and helping the most populated cities hassle free this method .

The GPS System would help in calculating fair ticketing and the AFS system at the station would help in it. The same card will be used for parking too.

The single card system is something that is used for multi-purpose work and this card would immensely help the people but the single card system is kind difficult for some people too but the operators at the station can help the people . This card would help in future if this system gets passed and successful as this card would help in modernising the cities and making the cities rush free.

Kolkata Metro: Kolkata starting with oyster and multipurpose card system . it is the card system for all the transaction. They start up the GPS system installed in bus and CCTV installed in their project so *** as to ensure safety.

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MEDIA INTERVIEW

We are committed to take mobility in India to a higher orbit Alain Spohr, Managing Director for India and South Asia, Alstom Transport India talks to Metro Rail News about his business strategy and expansion plan in India. â—† Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor | Metro Rail News

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lain Spohr had joined Alstom Transport India on 1 September 2017 as Managing Director for India and south Asia cluster based in Bengaluru, India. As the Managing Director of Alstom India and South Asia, Mr. Alain Spohr is responsible for expanding the Alstom footprint in the country and for ensuring optimized delivery for on-going projects.

Mr. Spohr brings with him over 35 years of experience and has been associated with the Alstom group in France on and off since 1982. He has since held several positions heading different business verticals and practices.

In his last role, Mr. Spohr was the MD & CEO of the GE/Bharat Forge Joint Venture and the India Country Leader for Steam Power Systems at GE Power. Under his leadership, the company executed a $150 million turbine project within stipulated time and budgets and scaled up its knowledge center in the areas of project management, engineering, construction and commissioning. Mr. Spohr’s strong exposure in Industrial and factory operations helped guide GE through rapid localization, cost reductions and clearing backlogs leading the company to secure unprecedented and significant market share.

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MEDIA INTERVIEW Mr. Spohr’s rich career in India spans over 14 years which not only gives him a keen understanding on the country’s business environment but also its culture and growth trajectory. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from France.

In an interview with Metro Rail News, he categorically replied on various questions about business strategy and expansion plan of Alstom Transportation India. Here are our communication excerpts-

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What is your working experience with Alstom?

In the 36 years that I’ve been a part of this company, a major chunk of it in India, in various Country Business Leadership functions involving project management, engineering, and industrial operations. With Alstom, my role is not just to nurture and build the business here in India and South Asia, but also to take mobility in India to the next level. To be such a crucial part of people’s lives and to get technology to improve the way we move around is a stupendous, most fulfilling challenge. There’s much to do, much to learn.

At the outset please accept our heartiest congratulation on successful delivery of 15 metro train sets to Lucknow Metro Rail What is Alstom’s India strategy?

Corporation (LMRC).

When another train sets is expected to So far, in India, Alstom is known for deliver? the metro projects in Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Thank you. We are committed to take Chennai. It entered in the Indian mobility in India to a higher orbit. market decades ago with its LHB Delivering 15 metro trains to technology for coaches for the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation premium Shatabdi and Rajdhani (LMRC) is an important milestone in trains. In the mainline network, Alstom’s journey and we are Alstom’s Signaling & Power Supply committed to delivering the next set Systems are a part of Eastern of trains within the stipulated Dedicated Freight Corridor. timelines.

The company’s footprint is further • Before starting any further query, strengthened with the new fullywe would like to know about your electric locomotive factory in company vision, mission and Madhepura in Bihar which is the working culture? largest FDI that Indian Railways has ever entered. The high horse power To become our customers’ preferred locomotives manufactured there will partner for transport solutions by be the most advanced in the Indian 2020 is the global vision of the railways fleet. We are proud to be company. To achieve this vision, associated with the Indian Railways Alstom’s commitment is to deliver top for this project. quality solutions that are tailored to meet customers’ expectations.

We are keen to forge several partnerships like these to upgrade This means that all our actions the mobility infrastructure of the involve adopting clear priorities, country. Besides, there are several increase our speed of execution that projects and initiatives by the differentiates us from our Ministry of Rail focusing on signaling competitors, and become able to upgradation, upgradation of rolling report the achievement of our stock and electrification which are business objectives. This drives our likely to have a positive impact for work culture with compassion.

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‘Make in India’ has renewed our commitment to make long-term investments in India and strengthen plans and delivery on ground. It is really good for business.

- Alain Spohr

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We want our mobility solutions to be considered as the benchmark technically, economically and environmentally for mobility in the country. Combined with this is our strategy to make India our manufacturing hub for international markets, having successfully delivered export projects out of SriCity this year.

In line with our growth and investment plans, we have chalked out our recruitment plan for India too. We are building a talent pool that can cater to the dynamic needs of the industry in an efficient and responsible manner.

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Alstom is highly aligned to make in India. Is its alignment is really beneficial for ‘Make in India’ project?

Make-In-India has been a strong propeller of growth in the manufacturing space. It has encouraged companies to manufacture their products within the country and increase the amount of investment in the country.

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Our Kochi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Lucknow metro projects were all executed out of our Sri City plant and our engineering Centre in Bengaluru. The Kochi Metro project was in fact the first example of a 100% Made in India metro project where we executed end-to-end solutions ahead of schedule – power, tracks, signaling, rolling stock at all.

‘Make in India’ has renewed our commitment to make long-term investments in India and strengthen plans and delivery on ground. It is really good for business.

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How has Alstom played a crucial role in Indian Railways?

We have been a part of India’s mobility journey for over five decades, and we hope to continue in the same track.

Alstom believes in working closely with the Government to contribute towards nation-building.

Alstom aims to bring India’s Manufacturing hub to International market will be a full field?

It is already happening. Sri City, near Chennai, is our state-of-theart manufacturing facility that manufactures and supplies rolling stock for the current metro projects running in the country. From here, expansion across current metro systems will continue to be strong drivers for Alstom’s business in India. Our aim is to make Sri City, Alstom’s export hub, and our Bengaluru center the innovation hub for mobility solutions.

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Alstom has been a strong proponent of this initiative and our solid localized footprint in the country is a testimony of this policy.

Make in India Electric Locomotive by ALSTOM at Madhepura facility plant (Photo: ALSTOM)

Our Madhepura project is yet another exemplary endorsement of the Make-In-India initiative, not just because of the manufacturing and localisation component but the level of social upliftment that project has brought to the region. Around 90% of the components used in the manufacturing of the locomotives are locally manufactured and Alstom is setting up an infrastructure base in Madhepura to invite our supply chain partners to set up their manufacturing units around the e-loco plant to optimize production and supply processes.

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Our manufacturing unit in Madhepura in partnership with the Indian Railways is the largest FDI in Indian Railways, to build 800 state-of-the-art fully electric locomotives. The speed, power and efficiency of these newly built locomotives will redefine the heavy freight transportation in the country.

This contract requires two maintenance depots in the country – one in Saharanpur and the other in Nagpur. The modern depot at Saharanpur is ready and about to commence operations. The depot will help in the upkeep of locomotives with predictive

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maintenance technology. It will safety. Our goal was to deliver an also act as a training center for innovative and effective mobility loco pilots and contribute towards solution for the people of Kochi. skilling India.

• Alstom is investing a lot in Our work on Dedicated Freight India, while other MNC Corridor, is another project we company dares to invest. are proud to be associated with.

What such fascinate you in This corridor will decrease traffic India for such a huge in the mainline network and investment? increase speed and efficiency of freight movement.

Any business venture should make commercial sense. When With such a comprehensive array we consider investing in a of partnerships to improve the country we evaluate market rail infrastructure of the country, potential, availability of talent with a billion plus population, and government support. India’s the work is far from over. We market potential is high because take pride in our work done so the country requires rapid far and simultaneously modernisation, adoption of acknowledge the challenges that newer, safer and more lays ahead of us. sustainable technology, due to quick urbanisation.

• Alstom has successfully designed Kochi Metro under ‘Make in India’ project was first project under ‘Make in India’ program. Share your experience with this project.

Alstom-built metros for Kochi are the first to have been entirely designed in Bengaluru and manufactured at Sri City supporting the Government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the project. It reinforced our vision to become the preferred partner of cities, countries and operators and provide our advanced mobility solutions. Alstom scored a lot of industry-firsts with the Kochi Metro Project.

It was the first CommunicationBased Train Control (CBTC)based metro to be commissioned in India. CBTC controls the movement of trains precisely, allowing more trains to run on the line at higher speeds in total

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Geographically, India is strategically located that also helps us to assuredly deliver projects across Asia, Middle East and even beyond. We also have been able to tap into the large, skilled talent pool available in the country – bright, young minds that are helping us develop sustainable solutions for projects worldwide. We employ close to 3,600 people in India

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which makes it our biggest centre of operations after France.

With the Government’s Make in India and Skill India initiatives, we find our business goal completely aligned with the country’s vision. I do not know about other companies but conducting business in India and from India makes sense for us.

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Apart from publishing daily news updates on Metro Rail News portal, Our Monthly Magazine covering chronicle development in urban transport in India. How do you think we can partner with railway industries across the country to popularize their project developments?

Large structural changes need constant support. Your publication can help maintain the optimism and enthusiasm of engineers, officials and people associated with this dynamic industry. ***

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Electrical Traction Control using PWM and IGBT Technology

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n recent years the importance of environmental problems has increased. Because of this electrical traction has replaced the internal combustion engine for mass transit systems. At first dc locomotives were used but they have many drawbacks, such as commutation, sparks on the brushes and difficulty in maintenance. However dc motors have now been replaced by 3phase squirrel cage induction motors. To allow speed control the dc bus bar is available (+750Vdc) with a digital inverter built into the train. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is commonly used to convert a dc voltage to three symmetrical ac components.

Moreover the GTO thyristors is changed to an Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) for its many advantages.

Most metro systems in the world now use this approach.

In this paper the mathematical modelling and simulation results are presented and commented on.

Introduction The population of big cities needs major projects to solve their transportation problems.

The provision of mass transit systems is considered to be the most effective way of overcoming this critical situation. These projects use electrical traction criteria to

Prof. (Dr.) A. Ali Heggo Visitor Professor - Egyptian & Arabic Universities and Member - Editorial Advisory Board, Metro Rail News

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WHITEPAPERS obtain the higher forces necessary to provide higher speeds[i]. So ac and dc electrical drives are considered to be the backbone of any metro project. At first dc motors were used in the locomotives, but now many countries have changed to the use of ac locomotives.

There are many well-known advantages of ac locomotives over dc ones, such as simplicity, maintenance and low costs[ii].

On the other hand AC motors require an additional unit, the inverter, to convert the dc supply to an ac input for the motor. The first generation of these inverters used GTO thyristors. In modern designs these GTO inverters have been replaced by IGBT because of its advantages, such as increased reliability[iii]. IGBTs also have a higher rate of current carrying capacity, which is required for electrical traction.

List of symbols  V motor I  f fs T GTO IGBT transistor PWM VVVf SOA

pulsation frequency terminal voltage of the motor current motor flux main supply frequency slip frequency % motor torque gate turn off thyristor insulated gate bipolar pulse width modulation variable voltage variable frequency safety operation area

Application Technology

Digital Inverter ✓ The reasons for using IGBT in power and electrical traction circuits are: ✓ It can produce the ideal 3-phase sine waveform current to the induction motor, so reducing the noise occurring from the motor. ✓ The applied voltage on one piece of equipment is half the power source voltage. ✓ Equipment can be smaller because of high frequency switching. ✓ Drive power is very small. ✓ No limitation of di/dt or dv/dt in the power circuit.

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In the 1500Vdc rated catenary its change width is from 900V to 1900V, so IGBT can stand the average voltage equal to 1300V or 1500V repeating voltage.

(Fig. 1 – System Configuration Typical IGBT inverter)

As shown in Figure (1) the digital voltage is applied on the digital inverter.

Microcomputers generate triggering pulses at certain duration and synchronisation. According to this there is no limitation on di/dt or dv/dt. It is enough to use only in the safety operation area (SOA) [iv].

Figure 2 shows the equivalent circuit of IGBT. Because of the four-layer structure there are two parasitic transistors in the equivalent circuit, a npn and a pnp. The npn transistor current gain is reduced by the shunting action of Rsh. In the normal conduction mode the two parasitic transistors therefore do not latch when VGE is high.

There is also no reverse base current available to speed up the turn off process.

Internal recombination is counted on to dissipate the stored charge. When the charge removal process is completed the IGBT is capable of blocking the voltage again.

Fig. 2 – Equivalent circuit of a Thyristor and IGBT Equivalent Circuit

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WHITEPAPERS Asynchronous PWM Modulation

A 60 PWM modulated waveform is relevant to special cases.

In the 3-level inverter each output voltage of each phase has three kinds of voltage according to the on/off condition of the IGBT in each phase, as shown in Figure 1. There are therefore 27 (33) kinds of switching states in the three phases. This asynchronous PWM modulation method is a vector calculation with the above ideal of a space vector, and makes the output current into a sine wave without increasing the switching number.

By this method the output current waveform is near to the ideal sine wave, as shown in the simulation results.

Both modulated waveforms utilise the dc link voltage almost optimised but the 60 PWM modulation can be expected to give less switching losses.

The switching losses will be reduced by approximately 33%. However for some part of the fundamental output voltage the motor windings are only exposed to f (compared to 2f for the remaining and major part of the time).

This will increase the output current ripple in some part 60 of the period and cause the acoustic noise to change from one distinct tone to another with a wider spectrum. If the two System Analysis modulation functions are compared, one is suitable for It is chosen to compare two continuous operation, and the modulation techniques other is relevant to discontinuous representing the major trends in operation.

PWM inverters. They are: • Sine wave modulation with Static Characteristics certain harmonics added. The advantage of this method is that The static characteristics are done the motor current harmonic is on diodes, GTOs and IGBTs[4]. twice the main frequency and For each technology at different easy to implement.

The temperatures the load current modulation function or the duty should vary from a few amps to cycle  for one phase is described large values. The experimental as: results show that the on-state voltage drop changes as a function 1 1 1    = + M  Sin (t ) + Sin (3t ) of temperature and this will be 2 6 3   important in the calculation of losses.

There is also a very Where M is the modulation index. important point of safety. IGBT is • 60 PWM modulation (60 considered to be the most protected degrees), where only two and safer in operation than either inverter legs are active at the GTOs or diodes. same time. The main advantage is reduced switching loss. The The modelling of the system modulation function for one phase is described as: In 3- phase induction motor the torque-current equation is:t  T = K1  I, 0 – /3 M Cos. (t – /3) ....................................................( 1) /3 – 2/3

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2/3 – 

M Cos. (t – 2/3)

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1 – M Cos. (t – 4/3)

4/3 – 5/3

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5/3 – 2

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also I = K3. . fs .................................................. ( 3 ) So T = K4 . (V/f)2 . fs .................................................. ( 4 ) From the above equations there are four state of operation according to traction requirements as follows: Constant torque (at starting period ) So (V / f ) and fs are constants T = constant Constant power (at running period) So ( V2 / f ) and fs are constants P = constant 3- Torque proportional with inverse of speed So ( V2 / f ) and fs are constants T α 1 / speed (n) 4- Torque proportional with inverse of speed square So ( V2 ) and fs are constants T α 1 / speed square (n2) All these requirements can be obtained from digital inverter. the digital inverter is more convenient and reliable for converting the dc voltage to ac voltage.

The advantage of a digital inverter is not only to get smoothing variation in amplitude of output voltage but also to get some smoothing for the output frequency. Consequently the fully controlled speed of a threephase squirrel cage induction motor can be achieved. This new technology of getting a variable voltage, variable frequency (VVVf) enables a wide range of speed control applications. One of the most and efficient applications is ac traction instead of dc traction [5].

K1 constant but  = K2 . (V/f) ................................................... ( 2 )

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2500 V/1200 A IGBT module (single switch)

WHITEPAPERS Simulation Results The system under study, Line No. 2 of the Greater Cairo Metro, has the following characteristics:- Input voltage (dc) 900V – 500V - Max train speed 80 km/h - Acceleration 0.9 m/s - Deceleration 1.1 m/s - Traction motor 115kW, 550V, 156A, 2065rpm, 1.7%slip, squirrel cage motor - Rating of IGBT900V, 500A - Configuration 1 inverter / motor - Control frequency 0 – 200 Hz - Output voltage 0 – 550 Vac AC side 1 - Number of phases = 3 - Input voltage = 380 V - Input frequency = 50 Hz - Type of rectifier = 12 - pulse mode DC side - Rated voltage = (500 - 900V) - Average voltage value = 750V - Rated current = 4000A AC side 2 - Number of induction motors/car = 4 motors - Rated voltage = 550V - Rated power = 115Kw - Rated current = (129 - 156) A/inverter up to +17% - Frequency = up 70Hz - slip frequency = 1.7% Figures show the oscillogram of the performance test in powering during operation. They also show the output voltage and the current waveforms.

Conclusions In this paper the digital inverter variable voltage and variable frequency (VVVf) and IGBT technology has been introduced.

This type has been in service in the Greater Cairo Metro Network.

The advantages are well known and discussed, such as simple high rating, simple pulse pattern generation and efficient protection. This method will be a key feature in the development of a more durable and comfortable metro system.

The simulation results are obtained and presented.

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Tadres, T., Salma, S., and Schultz, Th., - AEG Berlin, “Three Level IGBT Inverter for Industrial Drives and Traction Applications”, EPE Journal, Vol. 2, June 1994, pp 38-42.

Heggo, A. A., “Digital Control for Traction Systems Using IGBT”, Journal of the Egyptian Society of Engineers, Vol. 35, No. 4, 1996 Chen, Dan T., Lee, Fred C., and Carpenter, Grant, “Non-destructive RBSOA Characterisation of IGBTs and MCTs”, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 10, No. 3, May 1995, pp 368-372 Tohama, T., Kikuchi, T., and Ishii, K., “3-Level IGBT Inverter Propulsion Control System”, Japanese Railway Engineering, No. 130, July 1995, pp 10-13 E. I. Carroll," Power Electronic for Very High Power Applications ABB Semiconductors AG, Switzerland, IEE/PEVD London, September 2123, 1998.

About the Author Prof. (Dr.) A. Ali Heggo is a notable researcher, academician and great contributor in the field of Electrical Engineering. He is Member of Metro Rail News Editorial Board and has been working in Egyptian & Arabic Universities as a visiting Professor since 1990. He has written over 20 Academic papers, which were published in various Magazines in field of Electrical Engineering in Metro systems.

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MEDIA INTERVIEW

Rail and Road networks are in need of emergency upgradation to improve the public transport system An exclusive interview with Metroman Dr. E. Sreedharan. â—† Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor | Metro Rail News

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opularly known as Metroman, Dr. E Sreedharan had joined the Indian Railways Engineering Service (IRES) as an assistant engineer in 1954, and retired from the organization after thirty-six years of service in 1990. He founded Konkan Rail Corporation Limited

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(KRCL), spending seven years there, after which he became the managing director of DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) in 1997.

When he retired from DMRC in December 2011, he was seventy-nine years of age. At that time, having spent fifty-seven years in public

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MEDIA INTERVIEW service, all he wanted was a quiet life in retirement. However, he was given the task of overseeing the Kochi Metro, the monorails in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram, and the construction of the south-west speed-rail track right away. He took on these new challenges at eighty-one with the same earnestness that he had displayed six decades earlier when he walked into the Indian Railways, reembarking on a work life of nonstop travel, moving between Ponnani, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi and Bengaluru (also Bangalore).

Rail and Road networks are in need of emergency upgradation to improve the public transport system. The State Government does not seems to have their priorities in place in this regard. What Kerala need is a good, reliable, fast and affordable public transport system, both rail-based and road-based. It is imperative to have an additional north-south high speed rail corridor to siphon road users to the rail.

In an exclusive interview given to Media coinciding with the anniversary, Sreedharan opened up on a slew of topics while not shying away from giving a mild rap on the knuckles of the government for not getting its priorities right in promoting public transport. The Metroman also bats for slashing ticket rates to attract more commuters to Kochi Metro. Here are Excerpts from the Interview•

How Kochi Metro can save money?

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) should tighten the purse strings and adopt austerity measures to reduce the operation loss of metro.

Drastic reduction in manpower and power consumption charges will be in order. Remember, a rupee saved is a rupee earned. Ticket rates have to be reduced to attract more passengers since Metro is a public transport service and it is essential to make it affordable and attractive. •

What are the steps Kerala Government should take to upgrade Rail and Road Network in the state?

Dr. E. Sreedharan travelling with PM Narendra Modi in Kochi Metro.

The present rail network has to be upgraded with automatic signalling, which will double the rail capacity and enable more commuter trains to be introduced.

The road-based public transport system has to be completely revamped by introducing airconditioned buses with orderly and frequent services set to a time table so that road users shift to public transport from personalised vehicles. Improving conditions of the roads and their widening with more flyovers is urgent.

Private participation needs to be encouraged by extending appropriate incentives. •

The road-based public transport system has to be completely revamped by introducing airconditioned buses with orderly and frequent services set to a time table so that road users shift to public transport from personalised vehicles.

- Dr. E. Sreedharan

How Koch Metro can enhance the non-ticket-revenue?

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MEDIA INTERVIEW Kochi Metro needs to focus more on non-ticket revenues. Frequency of trains has to be increased and link services need to be introduced to points like airport, boat jetty, high court etc. to improve the ridership.

Kundannoor flyovers. Now we have to live with this congestion till the works are completed. Vytila and Kundannoor flyovers will only benefit the traffic through National Highway and not the city traffic.

Partial commissioning will not help any metro to realise the expected volume of traffic.

However, compared to other Metros, the daily ridership of more than 30,000 over a length of 18kms is truly encouraging. Kochi Metro has adopted some of the latest technologies and certainly it is one

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When Maharajas-Thaikoodam section of Kochi Metro is likely to complete?

Works on the MaharajasThaikoodam section of Kochi Metro are progressing well and this section will be commissioned by

In my capacity as President of FRNV (Foundation for Restoration of National Values), we are trying to instill ethics, values and principles among the young generation, particularly school children. We are also working with the Government to improve the standard of technical education and to create an excellent academic environment in the campuses. Certainly you can expect FRNV playing a bigger role in this area from this academic year onwards.

Improving the quality of life of Kochi citizens is another area we are focusing on. This includes eradication of water logging during monsoon and controlling the mosquito menace. ***

of the best Metros in the world today.

Completion of 18 km of Kochi Metro in a short period of 4 years is a landmark achievement. Both DMRC and KMRL can be really proud of it. Kochi Metro has been dream come true for the people of Kochi. It has certainly exceeded the expectations of the people.

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How VytilaKundannoor flyover is going to benefit?

Sufficient preparatory works were not planned and completed before undertaking Vytila and

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June 2019. Work is yet to be commenced in many stretches along the Thaikoodam-Pettah, thanks to the delay in handing over several parcels of land.

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We know that after getting retired from the regular public services you have started an initiative in name of Foundation for Restoration of National Values. What are the objectives of Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV)? How does FRNV play crucial role in the area of ethics, values and principles among the young generation?

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Kochi Metro needs to focus more on nonticket revenues.

Frequency of trains has to be increased and link services need to be introduced to points like airport, boat jetty, high court etc. to improve the ridership.

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EVENT PREVIEW

The First Annual Conference on

Urban Mobility Solutions for Smart Cities  27 OCTOBER, 2018 | NEW DELHI, INDIA

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he First Annual Conference on Urban Mobility Solutions for Smart Cities 2018 aims to bring together leading urban mobility operators, industry leaders, urban planners, key opinion leaders, solution providers, researchers and public & private bodies to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Urban Transportation and Urban Mobility. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Urban Transportation and Urban Mobility.

Why another mobility conference, you may wonder? The Conference on Urban Mobility Solutions for Smart Cities is designed to be not just “another conference”, but rather a gathering of exceptional minds who will work together in an open and collaborative atmosphere on finding solutions for each participating city’s major mobility challenges.

People travel long distances to get to work, for shopping, recreation and education purposes.

Transportation of goods keeps cities alive, and mobility systems need to be efficient and affordable for everyone, including people with disabilities.

Innovation and collaborative participation are the fundamental pillars for creating new forms of mobility, shaping our cities, and taking all humans along on the ride towards the future. The sustainable future we look forward to requires complex planning to reach. Following our common mission, we are inspired to work together with you on viable Urban Mobility Strategies.

That is the reason why the special conference idea was developed to go deeper than the sometimessuperficial presentations of “best practices” at conferences with little or no learning outcome and a mostly passive audience.

Instead we aim to create an atmosphere for participants to become active, bring in their own experiences, initiatives and open issues about living environments in cities all over the world. Our

Narendra Shah Conference Director _________________ The First Annual Conference on Urban Mobility Solutions for Smart Cities 2018

conversation approach helps to reduce barriers to collaboration and cooperation through goal-oriented and supervised discussions. They will rovide participating cities with new ideas, businesses with a greater understanding of the needs of cities, and citizens and academia with a greater awareness of political realities and economic constraints.

Our sole goal is to provide you with an environment in which stakeholders and experts interact and network in the common interests of realizing sustainable urban mobility at the highest level to meet the needs of society in general at large.

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LEADERS SERIES | METROMAN OF THE MONTH

Dr. E. Sreedharan: The Man who brings India’s Metro dream into reality ◆ Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor | Metro Rail News

Apart from Delhi, in some other cities of the country, Metro is also making people’s life easier at their own pace. The speed of the metro has not only reduced the distances but also provided a very comfortable way of transportation to the people.

Dr. E. Sreedharan, who is known as Metro Man, played a key role in bringing this revolution in the country as a metro.

He was born on June 12, 1932. Let’s know today we find some interesting things related to them …

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Sreedharan was born on 12 June 1932 in Palakkad district of Kerala. His early education took place from Palakkad’s Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School. He studied college from the Victoria College in Palghat. Education of Civil Engineering from Government Engineering College Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.

After completing engineering studies, Metro Man taught at ‘Government Polytechnic’ in Kozhikode. There he used to teach civil engineering subjects. After this he worked as a trainee in the Bombay Port Trust. In 1953, he passed the Indian Engineering Service (IES) examination and in December 1954 he was appointed as the Probationary Assistant Engineer in South Railway.

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LEADERS SERIES | METROMAN OF THE MONTH Contribution to Metro Railway Industries

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Kolkata Metro: The responsibility of planning, design and implementation of the country’s first Metro Kolkata Metro was entrusted to them. In 1970, he laid the foundations of the country’s first metro in Kolkata. He was removed from the Kolkata metro rail project in 1975.

Cochin Shipyard: In October 1979, Sreedharan joined the Cochin Shipyard.

The performance of the Cochin Shipyard was quite bad at that time which got the benefit of Metro Man’s experience, efficiency and discipline. E. Shridharan rejuvenated the Cochin Shipyard. In 1981, the first ship of the Cochin Shipyard was ‘MV Rani Padmini’ in which he had a big role. It is worth mentioning that the construction project of MV Rani Padmini was hanging in the Cochin Shipyard for a long time, which got momentum when E. Shridharan joined the Cochin Shipyard.

Dr. E. Sreedharan sharing his insights on need & importance of Mumbai Metro 3 for city’s development and reviewed the civil construction work at Marol Naka. (Photo: MMRC)

Sahib Singh Verma had appointed  In 2005 the French government him. After retiring from the Delhi honored him with the Night of Metro, he was appointed Chief the Legion of Honor.

Advisor to the Kochi Metro Rail  In 2013, he got TKM 60 Plus and Lucknow Metro Rail. He has Award for Lifetime Achievement, worked to advise the Jaipur 2013.

Metro and he is also associated with  It’s a matter of year 1964. Due to other Metro Rail projects being a storm in Taminladu, the created in the country. These include Pamban bridge that connects two proposed Metro projects of Rameshwaram with Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh-Visakhapatnam broke. Railway gave 6 months to and Vijayawada. repair and repair the bridge, but Sreedharan’s boss asked to Metro Man Title complete this work in just three months and Sreedharan was After the success of the Delhi Metro assigned the task. Sreedharan and the work that was developed by surprised everyone by completing Sreedharan, there was a lot of this work in just 46 days. He was discussion of his name and given the ‘Railway Minister achievements in the media and he Award’ for this achievement. was given the informal title of ‘Metro Man’.

Books on his professional life

Konkan Railway: In July 1987, he was made General Manager in Western Railway and in July 1989 a member of the Railway Board. He was about to retire in 1990 but he was appointed on contract for the post of Chief • “India’s Railway Man – A Managing Director of Konkan Achievement Biography of E. Sreedharan” by Railway. The Konkan Railway Rajendra B. Akhlekar. project created several records E. Sreedharan has been honored with many awards and honors for • “Karmyogi - A biography of E. under his leadership. his achievements, in which some are Sreedharan” by M. S. Ashokan.

Other Metros: In 1997, he was important. *** made the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail  In 2001, the Indian government awarded him Padma Shri and in Corporation (DMRC). His age 2018 Padma Pibhushan. was 64 years at that time. The then Chief Minister of Delhi’.

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WOMEN IN URBAN TRANSPORT

Meet Ms. Ashwini Bhide… a woman who is making Mumbai Metro 3 on the track ◆ Reeta Shah, Assistant Editor | Metro Rail News

Ms. Ashwini Bhide is well known for her achievement, is an IAS officer from the batch of 1995 of Maharashtra cadre. She was ranked first among women candidates in civil service examination in year 1995. She has completed her post-graduation in English Literature from Pune University Ms. Bhide has great experience of about two decades in IAS cadre where she held key positions such as Chief Executive Officer in Zilla Parishad, Additional Divisional Commissioner, Joint Secretary to the Governor of Maharashtra, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner in Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Secretary in School Education and Sports.

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er journey in Mumbai Metro Rail started from her tenure of 21 years as civil servant, Ms. Bhide has done remarkable work in the field of urban infrastructure. She was responsible for execution of major infrastructure projects in Mumbai such as Eastern Freeway, Elevated road to International Airport, a number of flyovers and rail over bridges as well as Mumbai Monorail. Her contribution to Mumbai Metro-1 project as well as to planning of Regional water supply and solid waste management projects in MMR is remarkable. Her contribution towards resettlement and rehabilitation of more than 5,000 families got benefitted by various MMRDA projects is considered as a Case-Study.

In 2015, when Ashwini joined Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) she firmly admitted her responsibilities to establish MMRC as an independent company. In a public interview she said that, “I had to ensure, we had the proper

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organizational structure, recruitment procedures, HR policy, IT policy, as well as other compliance-related matters that are expected as part of the corporate governance”.

“MMRC is a board-run company which gives lots of independence to MMRC employees. Unlike a typical government department, MMRC run as a very professional corporate group under the Companies Act. MMRC strongly abide by the requirements of corporate governance, and the managing director is adequately empowered by the board of directors within the stated policy.“

“That is why there is a high degree of independence and the decision-making process is very fast.

Nobody interferes unnecessarily. Whenever MMRC need guidance, the government provides it, but in day-to-day activities, there is no interference.

MMRC are fast in our decision

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making, and highly efficient in our planning. That’s why, over the past two years, we have overcome some seemingly insurmountable problems.”

Ms. Bhide is currently Managing Director of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation is executing ColabaBandra-SEEPZ Metro line 3.

Mumbai Metro Line-3 is part of Mumbai Metro Master Plan (146 km network consisting 9 lines/ corridors) prepared by Government of Maharashtra (GoM). Line-3 is 33.5 km long underground line with 27 (26 Underground + 1 At grade) stations, and connects major employment centers, Domestic and International terminals of Airport and several areas, which are not served by Suburban Railways.

Over all estimated cost of the project is Rs. 23,136 Crores, out of which Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide a loan assistance of Rs.13, 235 Cr. Project is scheduled to be completed by 2021.

WOMEN SAFETY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT

How far women are safe in public transportation?

Society also needs to resolve this ongoing challenging issues together by changing their mindset…

Transportation is also important part of society which facilitates people to work in their respective field without any hurdle. Urban transportation has made easy to convert our cities into smart city, smart way of life. Such movement has changed the way people live and travel. Transportation has facilitated the life of women in very large scale. Women safety has become one of the challenging issues for Transport Industries.

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Reeta Shah Assistant Editor Metro Rail News

here is no doubt that transportation has played crucial role in human general life. As per 2011 India Census, numbers of working women in urban India who travel to work, 45 per cent of them go on foot to their workplaces, while only 27 per cent of men walk to their jobs and 22 per cent of women undertake the journey to work by bus, the corresponding figure for men is only 14 per cent. But when it comes to women safety, the big question arises. Does transport Industries provides women safety?

government, separate coach for women and men in all RTC buses in Andhra Pradesh.

At some extent all transport Industries have work for women safety. Installation of CCTV Cameras and Live GPS Tracking, Reserving First Coach for ladies in Metro, Operating special Ladies Buses and dedicated cab fleet (She Taxi), Creation of Safety Apps (Himmat – Delhi Police), Separated sections for women in the buses and reserved seats, Pink buses by Up

We are living in such era where women have achieved highest level of success; even we can say that their achievement has been at larger scale than man. Then why women are not safe in such developing era?.

According to National Crime Records Bureau of 2011, in every 51 minutes, a woman faces harassment or assault in India’s public spaces, Staggering numbers of reported and unreported cases of violence and harassment make transportation difficult and dangerous for women and girls, especially after dark.

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TENDER & CONTRACTS UPDATE

RECENT CONTRACT AWARDED Contract Winner

Description of Work

Project

Reliance Infrastructure Astaldi JV

Contract Package CA-08: Design & Construction of viaduct from Wadala to Amar Mahal Junction with 6 stations Contract Package CA-10: Design & Construction of viaduct from Gandhi Nagar to Sonapur with 6 stations.

Contract Package CA-12: Design & Construction of viaduct from Kapurbawdi to Kasarvadavali with 6 stations

Mumbai Metro Line 4

TATA Projects Limited – China Harbour Engineering Company (TPL-CHEC)

Contract Package CA-09: Design & Construction of Viaduct from Garodia Nagar to Surya Nagar with 7 stations Contract Package CA-11: Design & Construction of Viaduct from Garodia Nagar to Surya Nagar with 7 stations

Mumbai Metro Line 4

DB Engineering, Louis Berger and Hill International JV

Contract for project management and construction management services contract, including design review, for Mumbai Metro Line-4

Mumbai Metro Line 4

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Design, installation, testing and commissioning of power supply works including receiving sub-stations, 110kV cabling works, traction sub-stations, switching stations, auxiliary main sub-stations, SCADA system and integration with other systems.

Mumbai Metro Line 3

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES | LIVE TENDERS

Agra Metro Rail Project, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Construction of Boundary Wall and Land Development of Depot at PAC Depot for Sikandara to Taj East Gate Corridor of proposed Agra Metro Rail Project at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

17.00 Crore

04.07.2018

Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC)

Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) For Civil, Architectural and E & M Works for Sikandra to Taj East Gate Corridor-1 of Proposed Agra Metro Project, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India; Consisting of 6.35 Km Elevated Section with 07 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 7.65 Km Underground Section with 08 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

24.00 Crore

31.07.2018

Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC)

Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Partial and Full demolition/ dismantling of buildings/ structures located between Central Silk Board and K. R. Puram Outer Ring Road (ORR) line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase – 2A.

75.71 Lakh

02.07.2018

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC)

Construction of Pedestrian Subway across NH-4 near elevated Metro Stations viz, Dasarahalli and Nagasandra in Reach 3B NS Corridor of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase - 1.

12.13 Crore

16.07.2018

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC)

Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Engagement for DDC for the detailed design and drawings for the civil, structural, architectural, MEP works design development with property development, procurement of construction contracts construction quality, Safety management and Project Management Consultant (PMC) at various location in CMRL land.

79.53 Lakh

18.06.2018

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Design, manufacture, verification, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning and technical / maintenance support including training of personnel for a complete, integrated power supply system and overhead equipment for CMRL Phase 1 extension

18.70 Crore

30.06.2018

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Chennai Metro Rail Project, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

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Chennai Metro Rail Project, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Selection of Operator to provide, own, operate and Maintain 14 Seater OR More CNG / Electric / Diesel / Petrol Tempo Traveller A/C Vehicle as last mile connectivity

84.96 Lakh

02.08.2018

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Construction of Simulator Building at Shastri Park, New Delhi

16.72 Crore

23.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Provision of Feeder Services under West Cluster for last mile connectivity with procurement, operation and maintenance of 16-22 seater low floor AC Electric (Battery Operated) Buses.

588.65 Crore

24.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Provision of Feeder Services under South Cluster for last mile connectivity with procurement, operation and maintenance of 16-22 seater low floor AC Electric (Battery Operated) Buses.

569.90 Crore

24.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 36 nos. standard gauge cars for airport metro express project

396.00 Crore

25.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Miscellaneous Development Works of Road Safety, Steel Staircase and Railing Work in BadarpurBallabhgarh Corridor of Delhi MRTS Phase-III Project

2.54 Crore

27.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Maintenance contract for civil works from Rajouri Garden to Nawada Metro Station in Line-3 section

2.69 Crore

31.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Construction of Foot Over bridge and miscellaneous work at Kalindikunj Depot of Line-8 of MRTS Phase-III

2.40 Crore

31.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Construction of Foot Over bridge and miscellaneous work at KalindiKunj Depot of Line-8 of MRTS Phase-III

2.38 Crore

31.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Maintenance Contract for Civil Works in Kalindikunj Depot and Stabling Lines Yard at Jasola Vihar

1.92 Crore

02.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

General Maintenance of civil works and Borewell work in Line-2 from PTCK to SPBI including ancillary structures and RSS building including Depot

5.90 Crore

02.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Delhi Metro Rail Project, New Delhi, India

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Delhi Metro Rail Project, New Delhi, India

Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Provision of Feeder Services under East Cluster for last mile connectivity with procurement, operation and maintenance of 16-22 seater low floor AC Electric (Battery Operated) Buses.

242.18 Crore

02.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Provision of Feeder Services under North Cluster for last mile connectivity with procurement, operation and maintenance of 16-22 seater low floor AC Electric (Battery Operated) Buses.

396.67 Crore

03.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Provision of Feeder Services under Central Cluster for last mile connectivity with procurement, operation and maintenance of 16-22 seater low floor AC CNG buses

287.07 Crore

06.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Fabrication, Supply and Erection of 9 nos. Steel Fire Staircase and Providing and Fixing Fencing between Tracks at Jasola Stabling Yard for Janakpuri WestBotanical Garden Corridor (Line-8) of Phase-III of Delhi MRTS

2.75 Crore

11.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning of Ballastless Track stabling lines on Elevated Depot at Noida Electronic City in connection with Extension from Noida City Centre to Noida Sector 62 (Line-4 Extn.) of Broad Gauge Corridor of Delhi MRTS

12.8 Crore

16.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Comprehensive Cleaning of Rolling Stock (Metro Trains Coaches) and House Keeping of Depot premises at Khyber Pass Depot and Sultanpur Depot of DMRC Ltd.

35.89 Crore

16.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Facility Management Service at IT Park (Block-1, 2 and 3), Shastri Park

31.38 Crore

29.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Indore Metro Rail Project, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Design and construction of elevated viaduct of length 5.290 km between ISBT/MR10 Flyover and Mumtaj Bag Colony (excluding stations) for Indore Metro Rail Project, Phase – I.

257.00 Crore

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Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co. Ltd. (MPMRC)

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Mumbai Metro Rail Project, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Half Height Platform Gates System for Mumbai Metro line 2A, 2B and 7

28.38 Crore

23.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Train Control and Signalling & Telecommunication system for Mumbai Metro line 2A, 2B & 7

649.40 Crore

25.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Supply of Fastening System for Execution of Line 2A Corridor from Dahisar (East) to D. N. Nagar of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA

24.18 Crore

30.07.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Design Verification, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 25 kV Overhead Equipment (OHE), 33 kV Auxiliary Power Supply, SCADA System for Elevated Corridor of Dahisar(E)-D.N. Nagar, Rolling Stock Depot at Charkop (Line-2A)

143.63 Crore

09.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Design Verification, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of E and M, Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems including DG Sets for Elevated Corridors of Mumbai Metro Rail Project

97.49 Crore

23.08.2018

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Description of Work

Tender Cost (INR)

Closing Date

Issuing Authority

Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for Shradhapuri Ph-2 to Jagriti Vihar Extension of Corridor-2 of proposed Meerut Metro Rail Project; consisting of 9.864 Km Elevated Section with 10 Elevated Stations, Ramps, 4.286 km underground section with 03 Underground Stations and Car Maintenance Depot.

20.00 Crore

31.07.2018

Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC)

Meerut Metro Rail Project, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

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