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MANAGING EDITOR Efforts for cleaner and safer transport systems It is a well-known fact that transportation is never just about transportation.

Because of the impact of new technology, transportation is now more than ever about creating green, safe, healthy, connected, and inclusive communities and boosting economic growth and productivity.

Over the next two decades, transportation technology will evolve at a faster rate than it has ever done since the creation of the first public transportation systems. Electric and driverless vehicles will replace cars fuelled by fossil fuels and internal combustion engines. High-speed rail will revolutionise travel between major cities and greatly expand freight capacity. Goods will be delivered to people's homes via drones. People will continue to produce and use more data than they have in the past, which will have significant ramifications for transportation.

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The introduction of new technologies is already changing how we think about travel. Mobility as a service is beginning to emerge, integrating functions such as client information and payments across various means of transportation. In the long run, this should result in a massive expansion of services, greater consumer choice, increased reliability and accountability, greener journeys, and reduced costs. For the government, it implies a once-in-a-generation chance to build a truly integrated 21st-century transportation system based on digital connectivity and data.

More encouraging are the global transportation sector innovations and research, which might be utilised as a tool to help transportation departments across countries foresee and shape future trends when new technologies are introduced. These scenarios should aid us in ensuring that they provide beneficial outcomes for consumers of public transportation.

Realising the full potential of technology requires us to consider how users travel behaviour will respond to it and how society and our economy can benefit. To be truly transformational, we need to view transport as a system: to consider it as a whole. The future of transport needs to balance a wide range of considerations. Capacity has a role to play, but it must be linked to making travel more sustainable overall, be this through lower emissions, less travel or better linking our journeys to housing and work.

A focus on people is central to the future of mobility. Understanding how citizens and businesses make decisions and interact with technology provides an opportunity to place the user at the heart of an integrated system. It holds the key to understanding and optimising the acceptance, adoption and impact of new technologies. Behavioural and social science can help us better design our built environment and its transport system around users and allow technology to improve the lives of individuals and society.

I feel happy to bring you the last issue of the year featuring various topics related to safe, greener transport systems, details regarding the development of HSR corridors in the country, information on various rail, transport & metro projects and other key information.

The next issue would appear in a new year with new hopes, happiness, togetherness and ambitions. Wishing you to be safe, happy and with good times.

I wish you a Happy Reading.

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS December 2020. The Pink Line, which connects Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar, was made functional in 2019.

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DMRC inaugurated a FOOT Over Bridge at Anand Vihar Metro Station Anand Vihar is one of the busiest metro stations and in order to provide the hassle-free journey to the commuters, the MD of DMRC, Mangu Singh inaugurated a foot over bridge at Anand Vihar ISBT. This would reduce the distance between the Metro station and Railway Station.

The length of the bridge is 360 m. FOB will smoothen the connectivity to both the metro stations of blue and pink line, Anand Vihar ISBT, Anand Vihar Station and UPSRTC. The FOB would start from Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg where UPSRTC bus terminal is located. Due to FOB, the passengers can directly reach to the concourse area of the metro station without getting down at ISBT. The main idea behind constructing Foot Over Bridge was to decongest the Anand Vihar station. The passengers can enter easily into the pink line of Anand Vihar Metro Station through the Foot Over Bridge and can reach the Anand Vihar ISBT. With the help of ramp, the passengers can travel with their luggage without facing any difficulties.

According to the protesters, the Government has violated the orders of HC, which were issued on 29 January.

According to the HC‘s Order, no one can acquire the land without obtaining permission or clearance from the Union Ministry of Railways and Railway Boards.

The Government violated the decision by creating a post of a particular deputy collector to speed up the process of land acquisition. The K-Rail is the legitimate authority of the project and is responsible for updating the progress of the railway board. Once the division of land types gets over, K-rail will start its social impact assessment.

Hardeep Singh Puri & Kailash Gahlot inaugurates Delhi Metro’s driverless train

The tussle between Government and Protesters as govt ramp up Silverline rail work

On 25th November the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) inaugrated its driverless metro train operations between Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar (Pink Line) by MoHUA Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi’s Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot via videoconferencing.

The Kerala Government has fastened their construction work of the ThiruvananthapuramKasaragod semi high-speed rail project which has enraged the protesters. They approached the Kerala High Court and alleged the Government was in contempt of the court case.

Currently, only the Magenta Line trains operate in UTO (Unattended Train Operation) mode without any manual intervention. The driverless train operations on that route – India’s first – were inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28th

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Kerela’s much-awaited Semi HSR Project is a big mistake, says Metro Man E Sreedharan Metro Man E Sreedharan said that the much-awaited ThiruvananthapuramKasaragod project semi high-speed train corridor (Kerela Silver Line) is a big mistake.

“The selected alignment is incorrect.

From Tirur to Kasaragod, it is in line with the existing railway line. However, railways have opposed this alignment as it would have disrupted four future episodes of this episode. Thus, he added that high walls on both sides of the route should be constructed to prevent illegal entry, block freeways and drainage.

He added, “This will be the size of a Chinese wall and will separate Kerala from north to south. This is an irrational decision. The Silver Line should be away from the existing line, either high or low.

There is no place in the world at high speed or high speed or underground. at a lower level. “

NMRC started a toilet facility for transgenders at Aqualine Metro Stations

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Noida Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (NMRC) announced to provide the facility of toilets at the stations of Aqualine to the transgender people engaged with the NMRC. The announcement was made on the occasion of Transgender day.

On the event, ‘The Toilet for all’ without having any restrictions on identity, ability and gender etc.

NMRC also made changes in the toilet signages and provided extra utility services like the foldable tabletop. Noida, Metro has overall 21 toilets, including the regular toilets, as metro stations are spread across different networks. According to the MD, NMRC, Ritu Maheshwari, toilets prevent gender discrimination against transgender people. She stated that designated existing toilets must be accessible for transgender people on a very priority basis. Moreover, toilets also contain bilingual signages to guide transgender people. Along with that, if any transgender wishes to use any gender-based toilet. NMRC is also contemplating the creation of more public toilets on the aqua line.

Titagarh Wagons is the only bidder for leasing trains for Chennai Metro Phase-II Project Titagarh Wagons is the only firm interested in renting trains for the Chennai Metro phase II project.

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) will buy trains and lease them through a phase II project. The lease program was finalized because they had to cut costs significantly as project costs were surprisingly high initially.

From Rs. 88,000 crore, the cost is estimated at Rs.80,000 crore. However, the Center wanted CMRL to see how it could be reduced. After months of

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negotiations, project costs were reduced to Rs. 61,843 million.

28-meter duct. Workers had begun making U-girders of various sizes in Bamrauli Katara by July 2021.

A good news for Bhopalians, metro to start by September 2023 Chief Minister of Bhopal declared that the Bhopal metro will start functioning by September 2023 and laid the foundation stones for eight metro stations. During an event, Chauhan state,” Now Bhopal can also be called as Metro City Bhopal, just like the way it is called as, “Green Bhopal”, “Clean Bhopal” and “Hi-tech Bhopal”.

Moreover, the Prime Minister of India recently launched Rani Kamlapati Metro Station in Madhya Pradesh.

The Metro rail, which will start from September 2023, will benefit lakhs of people of Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh has well-coordinated between the interest of the poor section of society and the dimensions of development. Chauhan remembered and appraised the late Babulal Gaur’s efforts to bring the Metro Rail Project to Bhopal. CM also performed the Bhoomi Poojan for all the eight metro rail projects, costing around Rs. 426.67 Crore. The eight metro stations are as follows: Subhash Nagar, Alkapuri, Rani Kamlapati, MP Nagar, DB City, Kendriya Vidyalaya, AIIMS, DRM Office.

Sam India re-launched the first U- Girder for the Agra Metro Phase-1 Project On 12 th November 2021 Sam India Builtwell re-launched their first U-girder for the Agra Metro Phase-1 project (4 km Taj East Gate – Taj Mahal Ramp on the central tunnel on Fatehabad Road).

It was recorded at Trident Chowk near the Taj East Gate Station site using a

Sam India will launch 196 steps to build a high-line viaduct, forming an extensive 7 km Priority Corridor between Jama Masjid – Taj East Gate. The remaining three kilometers are still under contract, with the UPMRC receiving seven bids for the Package AGCC- 02 underground tunnel project this week.

CMRL officials warn against false recruitment campaign Today, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) said it had not yet authorized anyone, firm, or agency to hire it. ‘We have seen some unscrupulous and unauthorized organizations publish false news on social media and other forums about job opportunities in the CMRL. As a result, CMRL distances itself completely from the campaign to recruit fake people,” the statement said.

According to CMRL, all the people CMRL eventually employs are always required to undertake a formal CMRL selection process. In addition, all appointments are made through a rigorous selection process depending on the submitted entries.

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MPMRCL invites tenders worth INR 516 Crores for electrification work of Bhopal Metro Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) invites tender from reputed and experienced contractors for the work related to the supply and commission of Power Supply RSS, TSS, ASS, 750 V DC 3rd Rail and SCADA System for Bhopal Metro Rail Project. As per MPMRCL, this work will be funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

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underground packages of Chennai stations, i.e., Hebal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Metro Line-4’s 10 km UG-01 and UG-02 Cross, Yelahanka and Bagalur Cross, connecting the Powerhouse Ramp – including 250 meters pocket track.

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Package 3 No. Phase2B/P2/69 (c) CMRL had invited both tenders for • Project Value: Rs. 680.21 Crore the Chennai Metro Phase-2 project • Length of the Work: 15.011 KM packages of 118.9 km in February 2021 • Project’s Scope: Construction of and the 48-month deadline sponsored elevated structures and two elevated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at metro stations, i.e., Bettahalasuru and the cost of $ 780 million (INR 5890 crore Doddajala, including road widening utility diversion and allied works.

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NCC Ltd. won 3 contracts of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 Project at the cost of Rs. 2170 CR.

Tender Notification No – 1541/ Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. MPMRCL/2021/Package BH-08-EIB (BMRCL) has issued tenders of three contracts in July 2020, costing Rs. Name of Work – Engineering, Supply, 2170 Crore (Approx.) and Nagarjuna Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Construction Company (NCC) Ltd. is the Power Supply Receiving Sub– Station lowest contender to construct the elevated (RSS), Traction Sub-Station (TSS), Auxiliary stretched of phase 2 project.

Sub-Station (ASS), 750 V DC 3rd Rail and SCADA System for Bhopal Metro Rail The deadline for this project is 24-27 Project. months (Approx.).

Larsen & Toubro bagged another two contracts worth Rs. 1620 CR. from Chennai Metro Phase-2 Project Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd., bagged the contracts for the two upper sections of the Chennai Metro Phase-2 project.

It includes 47 km Line-5, which will link Madhavaram – Sholinganallur to 48 stations.

L&T was the only bidder for Packages CP10-EV-03 and C5-ECV-02

when the technical bids were opened in mid-July, so it became clear that they would be the lowest bidder when • Project Value: Rs. 739.04 Crore Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) passed • Length of the Work: 11.004 KM on a technical bid review and proceeded • Project’s Scope: Elevated structure and to the filing of the funding application in eight elevated metro stations, i.e., Kasturi September 2021. L&T bid for this project is Nagar, Rs. 1620 Crore and the given deadline to Horamavu, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, complete this project is approximately 36 HBR, Nagawara, Veerannapalya and months i.e., 3 Years.

Kempapura, including 650 meters link connectivity to Baiyappanahalli, road widening, utility diversion and allied work of phase-2.

Package 1 No. Phase2B/P2/69 (a)

MPMRCL invites tenders worth INR 516 Crores for electrification work of Bhopal Metro

Package 2 No. Phase2B/P2/69 (b) • Project Value: Rs. 748 Crore ITD Cementation India Ltd. emerged as • Length of the Work: 15.011 KM the lowest contender in the construction • Project’s Scope: Construction of elevated and transportation contracts for the structures and five elevated metro

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HCC-KEC JV won the contract of Chennai Metro of Rs. 1300 Crore Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), in consortium with KEC International Ltd, has bagged a ₹1,309 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the construction of an 11.61-km elevated viaduct section and eleven elevated stations on Corridor 5 of phase II of the Chennai Metro. It is the second HCC-KEC Consortium order for the Chennai Metro.

This work will be completed in 36 months (3 years).

The scope of the work of this contract involves civil, architectural works, signages, plumbing and drainage and other temporary services. The eleven elevated stations include Madipakkam, Kilkattalai, Echangadu, Kovilambakkam, Vellakkal, Medavakkam Junction Road, Kamaraj Garden Street, Medavakkam Junction, Perumbakkam, Global Hospital and Elcot. The project is to be completed in 36 months.

supply and commissioning of Standard This 7.46 km underground section Gauge Ballastless Track for Reach-3 and connects a ramp north of Derawal Nagar Reach-4 of Pune Metro Rail Project. with R.K. Ashram via six Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Ghar, Pulbangash (interchange Name of Work with Red Line), Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim & Ramakrishna Ashram Marg (interchange Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and with Blue Line).

Commissioning of Standard Gauge Ballastless Track for the Elevated Section of Reach- 3 (Civil Court to Ramwadi) and Underground Section of Reach-4 (Range Hill to Swargate) of Pune Metro Rail Project.

GMRC issued tender for multimodal consultancy for the Phase-2 Corridor Afcons Infra & TPL is lowest contenders for constructing 3 underground tunnelling packages in Delhi Metro’s Phase-04 Project Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. and Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL) emerged as the lowest contenders for constructing three underground tunnelling packages (DC05, DC-07 & DC-08) of the 65.1 km Delhi Metro’s Phase-04 project.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had invited bids for all three civil packages in May & June 2021 with a deadline of 42 months (Approx.) financed by JICA through an Rs. 8,390 crore ODA loan.

Tenders invited for Ballestless Track work for Reach-3 & Reach-4 of Pune Metro Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha Metro) invites tenders for the

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Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (GMRC) issued a tender notice for selecting a consultant for consulting services to develop a multi-modal integration plan for the upcoming two corridors of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2.

Project’s Scope: Engagement of consultancy services to develop the multi-modal integration plan for line 1 from Motera to Mahatma Mandir (20 stations) and line 2 from GLNU to Gift City (2 stations) connected with Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2.

Let’s have a look at the importation information related to tender: • Package No. GMRC/MMI/Ahmedabad/ Ph-2/2021

• DC-05: Afcons is L1 (Magenta Line’s 7.46 km Derawal Nagar to R.K. Ashram section with six stations)

• Issue Date: 20 th November 2021

• DC-07: Afcons is L1 (Silver Line’s 6.477 km Sangam Vihar to Tughlakabad section with three stations)

• Deadline; 8 Months

• DC-08: Tata Projects is L1 (Silver Line’s 6.11 km Aerocity to Kishangarh section with four stations)

• Cost of the Project: Rs. 2 Crore (Approx.)

• Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 30 th November 2021 at 11:30 AM • Bid submission Date: 28 th December 2021

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High-Speed ​​Rail (MAHSR) / Bullet Train project.

Package C2 of the main road between (east-end of Bandra-Kurla Complex Station) and Shilphata will be entirely below and contains approximately 3 km “underwater” tunnels under Thane Creek.

Therefore, the designated contractor will be required to use at least three large TBMs with a diameter of approximately 14.5 meters.

NCRTC takes comprehensive steps to mitigate pollution Because of NCR's prevailing air quality scenario, NCRTC has augmented measures to mitigate pollution on its under-construction RRTS corridor. The Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut corridor is a project of national importance, being part of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Therefore, strict compliance with prescribed norms is being followed, and various dust control measures are being adopted.

NCRTC is working on Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar RRTS stations in Delhi, including RRTS viaduct and tunnels for elevated and underground sections of the corridor.

The work is also going on in full swing at Ghaziabad and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.

The NHSRCL has initially invited bids for this package in 2019 with a clause that requires a Japanese contractor to be a key partner in the event of a partnership.

Unfortunately, that round got zero bids. As a result, the NHSRCL standard is unknown and will be added as it becomes available.

NHSRCL has completed 33% of land acquisition in Maharashtra for MAHSR Corridor National High-Speed Rail ​​ Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has acquired 33 per cent of land in Maharashtra for the MumbaiAhmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR)/ bullet train corridor, a dream project of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to the report, 432 hectares of land are required for the project in Maharashtra; 143 hectares or 33 per cent of the land has been acquired. In Gujarat, 1,084 hectares of 1,396 hectares required were acquired. At Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the acquisition is almost 97 per cent as 934 hectares of 956 hectares are required for the passage.

IRCON International is the lowest bidder of Package (MAHSR T2) project for Bullet Train Corridor The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) opened the financial bids of the contract package (MAHSR T2) on Thursday for track related works for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed (MAHSR)/ Bullet Train project.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 1.10 lakh crores, which is Rs. 88,000 million, will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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As per the result, IRCON International Limited emerged as the lowest bidder among the other three bidders i.e., L&T, NCC – Rahee Infratech JV and Afcons Infrastructure – Texmaco JV. The financial value of all bidders is to be followed:

NHSRCL reinvites bids of Package C-2 for the MAHSR Project

• IRCON International: Rs. 5,142 CR. • Afcons Infrastructure & Texmaco JV: Rs. 7,285 CR. • Larsen & Toubro (L&T): Rs. 6,040 CR.

On October 2021 , National High-Speed​​ Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) has invited However, the fourth bidder, NCC & Rahee bids to build the 20.378 KMs Package C-2 Infratech JV disqualified during the for the 508.17 KMs Mumbai-Ahmedabad technical round evaluation.

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Towards a more eco-friendly transport system: Green Initiative of Indian Railways & Metro Corporations

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ransport is currently responsible for 13% of all world greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and 23% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fuel combustion are transport-related.

Transport-related CO2 emissions are expected to increase 57% worldwide in the period 2005– 2030. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India are estimated to account for 56% of the global increase. The majority of these increased emissions will come from private vehicles, both for passenger and freight transport. Transport infrastructure investments in the next 5–10 years, to support the increase in motorization, will lock in transport-related CO2 emission patterns for the coming 20–30 years in Asia.

To deal with the growing threat of climate change in Asia, the challenge for the transport sector is to find and implement a sustainable pathway for transport. Sustainable transport should limit GHG emissions from transport and minimize other negative externalities without compromising economic growth and social inclusion. To successfully address this challenge, Asia will have to ensure that transport is increasingly integrated in climate policies and that climate becomes a standard and accepted part of transport policies. www.metrorailnews.in

Based on the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international community is debating global economy-wide CO2 emission reduction targets of 25%–40% by 2020 compared to 1990 for the developed countries and 15%–30% below a business-as-usual scenario for developing countries by 2020. Limited attention has been given to the possible contribution of land transport (passenger and freight) in developing countries to such a relative reduction in CO2 emissions. Yet the transport sector will clearly need to be part of such mitigation efforts also because much deeper cuts of 70%–90% (compared to 1990) are required in 2020–2050. It is believed that land transport could contribute well to mitigation in a manner that is beyond present expectations if strong steps are taken to avert present trends toward more CO2 intensive development patterns, vehicles, and fuels. Such steps will in many cases be taken not primarily to reduce CO2 but instead to improve the overall economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the transport sector.

Introduction Rail-based transport is the most environment-friendly mass transport system due to the inherent gains it provides in terms of energy efficiency and resource optimisation. Railways are about 12 times more efficient in freight traffic and 3 times more efficient in passenger traffic as compared to road transport.

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COVER STORY As the Indian economy transitions, with economic growth and sustainable development as twin goals, mobility will play a key role. It has been estimated that for the sustainable development of Indian Economy, the inter-modal share of freight traffic by rail should go up from the current share of 36% to 45% by 2030.

Accordingly, Indian Railways is gearing up for massive growth to achieve such increase in inter-modal share by augmentation of its network and rolling stock fleet along with increase in productivity.

The INDC document submitted by India in October 2015, was widely discussed at the 21 Conference of Parties (CoP 21) organized by the UNFCCC in Paris, in November 2015. TERI also supported the Ministry of Railways, the nodal ministry for India’s transport sector dialogue, to set up the Government of India’s official transport sector event at COP21.

For IR and metro systems in the country to be a low carbon mass transport system working for a green environment, an integrated approach, which includes resource efficiency at its core, hence, would be critical. As the country’s lifeline, the national transporter, in January 2015, set up the Environment Directorate in the Railway Board, to coordinate all environment management initiatives across the Indian Railways. Since then, the Railways along with the metro systems being developed in the country have taken steps to streamline their efforts with regards to environmental management, with some notable initiatives

target of activities for meeting its INDC commitments for 2030.

One of the most vital transportation emissions mitigation strategies agreed to by the Government of India was increasing the share of Indian Railways in the movement of freight from the current ~ 35-36% to 45% by 2030.

India has a population of over 1.3 billion people spread over a vast geography. Mobility will play key role with urbanisation and the growth of cities. The transport sector is and will continue to remain a critical enabler of development and would also have to grow in a sustained manner for the country to meet its developmental objectives.

Transport accounts for more than half of India’s total petroleum consumption and more than 25% of the overall energy needs.

It accounts for about 13% of the total GHG emissions. Given the relative advantage of the efficiency of rail-based transport, increasing the share of rail for both passenger movement (regional, sub-urban and urban) and freight movement is vital for increasing the energy efficiency of the transport sector thereby, reducing the GHG emissions of the country.

Some of the key initiatives to be taken as IR’s Role in India’s NDC for Combating Climate Change is stated as under:

The INDC was ratified by India the following year, and India now had an officially mandated

Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC in its sixteenth session (COP-16) had decided that developing countries should also submit Biennial Update Report (BUR) as an update to the most recently submitted national communication. India furnished its first Biennial Update Report (BUR-1) in January 2016. India’s second Biennial Update Report (BUR-2) was submitted to including Energy Efficiency, Renewable and Alternate sources of UNFCCC in December 2018 which included updates on part of Energy, Water Conservation, Afforestation, Waste Management Indian Railways coordinated by EnHM directorate. BUR-3 is now and Green Certifications. being prepared.

• IR should aim to enhance the share of the Railways in the overall land based freight transport from the present 36% to 45% by the year 2030.

• IR should target setting up of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) across the country. The first two corridors are already under construction. This first phase of the project alone is estimated to reduce emissions by about 457 million ton CO over a 30 year period.

• Increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix.

Various Efforts to reduce Carbon Foot Prints by Indian • Railways to further improve its energy efficiency for both diesel Railways and Metro Corporations and electric traction thereby facilitating the reduction of GHG emissions for the country.

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) • PAT Scheme to be implemented in railway sector.

The Government of India, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), has set a target of 33% emissions intensity • Use of 5% blending of biofuels in traction diesel fuel. reduction, with the transport sector being one of the key sectors with substantial mitigation potential.

• Improve water use efficiency by 20% up to 2030.

TERI has been engaged with the Ministry of Railways for assisting in developing the strategies for emissions reduction for the Ministry with a horizon period of 2030. IR strategies on operational and technical energy efficiency measures, along with efforts to move greater share of traffic to electric traction, were modelled, and resulting numbers for the same were estimated. The strategies, duly approved by the Board, were thereafter shared with MoEFCC for their consideration in the INDC document.

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• Tree Plantation to increase Carbon Sink.

• Waste Management and Pollution Control.

• Adopting the good practices on Green Buildings, Industrial Units, and other establishments to manage resources and infrastructure to achieve Environmental Sustainability in the growth of IR.

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• Role in ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’.

Energy Efficiency in Mass Transportation System

Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Improvement in Energy Efficiency in Electric Traction Change (UNFCCC) Introduction of energy efficient Three Phase locomotive Climate change has had widespread impact on human and technology is expected to reduce 500 tonnes of CO2 annually. natural systems. Accordingly, Climate Change Conferences These locomotives are equipped with regenerative braking are held annually in the framework of the United Nations feature capable to regenerate electricity during braking action Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India which is fed back to grid. Regenerative braking feature has through Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change been developed in Conventional Electric Locomotive WAG7 also (MoEFCC) has been participating in these conferences. and first such locomotive was turned out from BHEL Jhansi in February 2019.

A decisive step to address the issue was taken with the adoption of the Paris Agreement in Conference of Parties (COP-21) in First, made in India 12000 HP WAG12 electric locomotive has December 2015. Participating countries submitted nearterm been manufactured by Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. targets to address GHG emissions, called ‘Nationally Determined Ltd. (MELPL). This is state of the art IGBT based, 3 phase drive Contributions’ or NDCs and will review and extend these targets and 12000 horse power electric locomotive equipped with every five years. Ministry of Railways was designated as Nodal regenerative braking system which provides substantial energy Ministry by MoEFCC to hold an event on ‘Transport Sector GHG savings during operations. These high horse power locomotives Emissions’ at ‘Indian Pavilion’ as part of COP-21 at Paris, France. will help to decongest the saturated tracks by improving Ministry of Railways also participated in COP-22 held at average speed and loading capacity of freight trains.

Marrakech, Morocco in November 2016, COP-23 at Bonn, Germany in November 2017 and COP-24 at Katowice, Poland Other Improvements in December 2018. Sessions on sustainable transport networks were organised at India Pavilion.

All electric locomotives are provided with Energy cum Speed Monitoring (ESMON) systems for monitoring the performance

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COVER STORY of Loco Pilots with respect to energy conservation. Loco Pilots are being encouraging for maximum use of regenerative brakes on three phase electric locomotives for reduction in traction energy bill.

Energy consumption and energy regeneration in each trip by individual crew is being monitored through Crew Management System.

Improvement in Fuel efficiency in Diesel Traction • Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) has been provided in 1161 Diesel Locomotives to save fuel during idling. In APU system, the Main Engine shuts down and a small 25 HP Engine starts for charging batteries and air brakes pipes, when loco idles for more than 10 min. APU consumes only 5 litres of diesel per hour in comparison to 18 litres by the main engine. Besides fuel saving, there would be a reduction in lubricating oil consumption and wear and tear of the main engine. It also results in lower CO emission and other pollutants 2 like HC, NOx, CO etc.

• A dwarf container has been designed which can move with double stack loading even under electrified sections thus enabling increase in throughput.

• Commercial operation of multimodal Road-Railers started in August, 2018.

• These measures will enable higher throughput and/or bring some road traffic on rail, resulting in overall reduction in GHG emissions for the same freight traffic.

Coaches Improved design Stainless Steel Coaches provide higher carrying capacity. With increasing share of such coaches, PKM to GTKM ratio will improve resulting in reduced GHG emissions for carrying the same passenger traffic. A record 6277 LHB coaches were manufactured by the 3 Production units of IR – ICF Chennai, MCF Raebareli and RCF Kapurthala in 2019-20 as against total 4429 in 2018-19, 2480 in 2017-18 and 1469 in 201617.

• Computerized Fuel Management System (FMS) has been developed and RCDs have started daily entry of all HSD issuance and receipt data in the FMS system. The system is Train Sets being strengthened for real time data entry. This strengthens the data analysis to help in regulating diesel consumption for India’s first semi high speed train set manufactured under ‘make traction purpose. in India’ programme by ICF during 2018-19, Train-18 is an energy efficient train. It has been provided with 3- phase IGBT based • Diesel Consumption reduction - IR has witnessed a 7.5% under slung propulsion equipments, has advanced regenerative reduction in diesel consumption for traction in 2019-20 as braking system and need for power cars is eliminated. Such compared to 2018-19 due to increase in Electrification. This has features help in saving energy up to the tune of 30%. Further resulted in savings to the tune of Rs 1780 crore as compared to the aerodynamic profile of the train also helps to reduce air drag the last year. and thus reduce energy consumption. Two such train sets are presently running in Northern Railway.

• Reduced Carbon Emission: IR has taken up the task of further reducing the emission for diesel locomotives and to standardize EMU/MEMU then in line with the international emission practices. Diesel Locomotives for Indian Railways are now being manufactured only at Diesel Locomotive Factory/Marhowra and these locomotives comply with UIC-624-I Emission Standards.

• Dual-mode Locomotive - There are large numbers of stations / yards/ sidings, where traction change takes place over IR due to mix of diesel and electric tractions. With modern electronics, it is much easier to build an electro-diesel locomotive (Dual mode), which is equally capable of running at designated speeds both on electrified and non-electrified territory. In the event of major accident or natural calamities like cyclone and disturbed areas where OHE gets affected, dual mode loco will provide excellent operational flexibility to work on diesel until the normalcy is established. A dual mode loco design has been developed by RDSO. Prototype Dual mode locomotive has been made ready at DLW, Varanasi in March, 2020. It would now be taken up for requisite operational and safety trials.

Improving Energy Efficiency with Rolling Stock Induction of energy-efficient 3 phase IGBT based propulsion • BFNSM wagons were inducted for Steel Coils in 2018-19, system with regenerative braking feature have been introduced increasing the rake throughput at 4100 tonnes per rake which way back and same has been continued as detailed below: is 35% higher than conventional BFNS and BRN wagon rakes.

BFNV wagon developed to enable loading of steel coils by fork • During 2019-20, 18 non-AC EMU rakes of 12 car with energy lift from side.

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COVER STORY efficient 3 phase IGBT based propulsion system with the Harnessing Renewable Energy regenerative braking feature have been introduced over IR. Indian Railways being a significant consumer of energy, • 7 air-conditioned EMU rakes of 12 car equipped with energy- identifying cost-effective options to achieve and realizing an efficient 3- phase propulsion system with regenerative braking energy system with least environmental impacts is essential. feature in Mumbai suburban (3-CR and 4-WR) has been turned Indian Railways has been taking several steps to install clean out of which 4 have been commissioned (1-CR and 3-WR) and 3 and efficient energy. Vision 2020 document of the Indian are under commissioning (2-CR & 1-WR).

Railways states that the key target is to utilize at least 10% of its energy requirement from renewable sources.

Head on Generation system Some of the key steps taken in this regard is as under : The LHB trains running in End-on-Generation (EOG) configuration require power cars equipped with Diesel Alternator (DA) sets for • Harnessing Solar Energy on IR feeding air conditioning, train lighting and other electrical loads in the coaches. Each such train has two power cars, each power • Solar Plants along the Railway Track for Traction purpose car having 2 DA sets. This system has inherent disadvantage of air and noise pollution. In HOG system power is drawn through • Harnessing Wind Energy over IR converters provided in locomotives. The electrical power drawn by the pantograph of the locomotive is suitably converted and • Hundred percent Green Powered Station supplied for air conditioning, train lighting and other electrical loads in the train. In 2019-20, 337 train pairs (cumulative 505 train Alternate Fuel and Clean Energy initiatives – IROAF pairs) have been converted into HOG, resulting in a reduction in diesel consumption.

With growing global population and rising Energy consumption, the expanding use of coal and oil threaten the existence of Energy Conservation Initiatives humankind. These fuels are major sources of Green House Gases (GHG) and pollutants such as NO2, SO2, Volatile Organic Given the massive scale of its operation, it is not surprising that Compound (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM). Indian Railways the Indian Railways has a growing appetite for the consumption Organisation for Alternate Fuel (IROAF) was established to of electricity. Indian Railways consumes nearly 20 billion kWh explore possibilities in proliferating new sources of Environment of electricity annually, comprising around 2 % of the country’s friendly Fuels / Energy in Indian Railways. Some steps taken by total power consumption. With rail traffic projected to register IROAF in this direction are as follows – an increasing growth in the coming years, it is estimated that • Blending of Bio- diesel with HSD - The Bio- based fuels the demand for electricity by the Indian Railways will go up over produced from renewable biomass and other natural products the next decade. present complete carbon neutrality as CO2 generated by burning these fuels is captured again by trees and plants thus Indian Railways has taken a series of measures to cut down its eliminating the adverse environmental impact. The pollutants energy consumption and rationalise its energy procurement created by burning of the conventional fossil fuels arising from process by implementing several energy conservation measures, Sulphur and other harmful elements contained in fossils fuels procurement of power under Open Access and harnessing are absent in Bio-fuel which results in much lower emission. The Renewable Energy. Railways also carry out regular energy audits substitution of H.S.D with bio-diesel results in reduction of 44 % at consumption points. Use of 5-Star rated electrical equipment hydrocarbon (HCs), 89.3 % reduction of carbon mono oxide (CO) is emphasised. and no sulphur content in exhaust. Indian Railways started 5% Bio-Diesel blending with HSD on 5 June 2015. Blending of Bio• Hundred percent LED replacement done in all railway stations Diesel to the extent of 5% has commenced at 76 RCDs of Indian (more than 8,000) and all railway installations & buildings Railways in different Zones. (more than 20,000). One time LED provision being done in all residential quarters (about 5 lakhs quarters) has been done. • CNG/LNG based Dual Fuel Diesel Engines for DEMU Trains 100% LED across Railway installations will reduce about 10% of -Indian Railways have the distinction of being the only railway total energy being utilized on its Non-traction thus leading to in the world to be using CNG run locomotives for passenger savings of about 240 million units of electricity i.e. savings of Rs transportation. IROAF is pioneering implementation of CNG 180 Cr. per annum. based dual fuel fumigation technology on CNG DEMUs DPCs of 1400 hp to achieve up to 20% substitution of Diesel. 25 Diesel • Zonal Railways have been replacing CFL/FL lights in TL/AC Power Cars of DEMUs have been converted into CNG based and self-propelled (EMU/MEMU) coaches with energy efficient dual fuel engine at Shakurbasti and Vijayawada Diesel Sheds.

LED lights. During 2019-20, 36500 coaches have been provided with energy efficient LED lights (cumulative 52250 coaches). All •IROAF is now moving towards the next level of 40% HSD newly manufactured coaches from production units are being substitution with CNG / LNG. Contracts have been awarded turned out with LED light fittings. On an average there is a for conversion of 10 nos. dual fuel DPC with 40% substitution saving of around Rs. 25000/- per coach per annum. with CNG and conversion of 10 Nos. DPC on dual fuel with 40% substitution with LNG.

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COVER STORY Various Solar Energy based solutions for Rolling Stock of Systems have been deployed over Indian Railways for watering Indian Railways of coaches at stations, including 29 commissioned during 2019-20. Quick Watering System helps to save water as it limits A no. of steps has been taken by Indian Railways to provide solar wastage. energy based solutions for rolling stock and passenger services as under – 6. Afforestation – Afforestation on vacant railway land in between sections is carried out by Railway departmentally and • Provisions of Solar Panels on Swacchta Express also with a view to safeguard Railway land against unauthorized occupation.

• Solar Energy based solution for guards of freight trains Other Green Built up spaces • Solar Panels on workshops and stations IR has taken the initiative of undertaking Green Rating The other initiatives include – Certification for different types of Railway establishments, including the industrial units. Such certification mainly covers • Use of Natural Gas in Workshops / Production Units / Railway assessment of parameters having direct bearing on environment, Premises such as, energy conservation measures, use of renewable energy, impact on GHG emission, water conservation, solid and • Fuel Cell Technology liquid waste management, green cover etc.

Indian Railways is also working towards Energy Conservation (a) Green Buildings- Green Buildings are an effort to reduce initiatives being as under – the negative impact of buildings on the environment during its construction and use. The aim of green building is to minimize 1. Providing Water Recycling Plants at major consumption centre demand on non renewable resources, maximize the utilization locations (stations/ sheds etc.) where there is heavy demand for efficiency of resources, and maximize the reuse, recycling and water and provision of same is economically justified. utilization of renewable resources.

2. Water Bodies – Ministry of Railway has decided to access and review the water bodies existing in the railway land including the ones which are presently non-functional and take action to ensure that all the existing water bodies are protected and nurtured and water bodies which are non-functional are restored early.

3. Water Audit – To minimize water wastage, Zonal Railways have been asked to conduct water audit at major water consumption centres through third party for quality as well as quantity and to take up Works of water recycling plants based on the report of water audit. Up to the year 2019-20 a total of 530 Water Audits have been conducted by various Zonal Railways out of which 211 were completed in the year 2019-20. Further, water audit at 35 locations is under progress and at 102 locations the same is in planning stage.

4. Rain Water Harvesting – To promote water conservation, Indian Railways have been providing Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) at various locations as per extant policy. In 2001, railways were asked to adopt roof top rain water harvesting to recharge ground water especially in areas experiencing seasonal shortage of water and to take necessary assistance from Regional offices of Ministry of Water Resources. In 2013, it was decided that RWH scheme shall be an essential sub-set of all the project estimates related to constructions of built assets like service buildings, hospitals, stations buildings (including remodelling etc), railway quarters, workshops/sheds, yard modelling as also in doubling, new line and gauge conversion and sidings. Installation of Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting is being monitored across all Railway Zones. During the year 2019- 20, Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting were installed on 805 locations/ buildings having roof top area more than 200 sqm.

5. Deployment of Quick Watering Systems – Quick Watering

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(b) Green Railway Stations – Indian Green Building Council – Confederation of Indian Industry (IGBC-CII), have developed Green Railway Stations Rating system to assess and facilitate the transformation of existing railway stations into eco-friendly ones.

Few Other Key Initiatives Indian Railways towards its commitment of being a green transport system has taken various initiatives mentioned as under as additional measures towards establishing itself as a eco-friendly and non-hazardous transport system1. Installations of Environment Friendly Bio-Toilets for passenger coaches 2. Use of Bio Vacuum Toilets 3. Focus on Solid Waste Management 4. Shield on Environment Management 5. Affordable potable drinking water 6. Obtaining EMS (Environment Management System) and IMS (Integrated Management System) Certification 7. Efforts towards reducing noise in power cars 8. Implementation towards running e-offices 9. Provisions of TPaaS (Telepresence-as-a-Services) 10. Electrical /Electronic Interlocking and Centralized Traffic Control

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power from solar energy in the next five years, thus promoting clean energy.

The global demand for energy is constantly on the rise, with consumption expected to double and even triple in the next few years. With major countries such as China, India and the USA being at the forefront of this use, it’s become crucial to take action. Fortunately, India has taken the first step forward to reduce the burden on the environment by aiming to make the Delhi Metro, India’s capital city rail system, hundred percent green.

Recently, Delhi Metro also earned the status of the ‘World’s First Green Metro’, owing to the continued efforts of the Delhi Metro Rail Service (DMRC) in building an eco-friendly and energy efficient metro system. It has attained this prestigious status by following the green building norms set by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

Indian Railways and Metro Rail Corporations in the country are tirelessly making efforts towards making Railways, Metros, RRTS & MRTS transport system to be a ‘green’ transportation system which will reduce carbon footprint through efficient power consumption, rainwater harvesting and other processes. It is mandated to give the passengers a whole new experience every time people ride and avail the transport system. The operation of the transport system is envisioned for the contribution and development of an eco-friendly environment.

Some of the positive aspects of the ‘green’ Metro project undergoing in the country are listed below: • Use of rainwater harvesting in the premises for charging groundwater.

• Efforts for reducing volatile organic compounds from the environment using various techniques such as use of regenerative braking project, plantation of trees in and around stations and depots, residential complexes, use of solar roofs etc. thereby helping to bring down carbon footprints significantly.

• Use of innovative rolling stock that helps in reducing the CO2 emissions making metros a more viable public transport option.

Use of eco-friendly chemicals and materials for housekeeping and artwork at metro stations to ensure minimum energy consumption. Use of LED lights and energy-efficient electric equipments to reduce energy consumption are one of the many approaches being adopted by the railways and metro corporations towards their green initiatives in the country.

The Delhi Metro also has pioneered many other firsts in the past: it is the first metro in the world to receive carbon credits in 2008 Conclusion from the United Nations for its work in bringing down greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the DMRC was the first metro to come In the last 40 years, energy consumption in India has grown under the United Nation’s Clean Development Mechanism. The by nearly 700 hundred percent and by 2030, it is expected to DMRC has also got numerous green certifications for its Phase triple. This makes it imperative for the urban transport sector, III stations, substations and depots. which is the chief energy user, to work towards energy savings and go green. The Metro corporations in India already have The metro systems being developed in various other cities are few strategies in place such as reducing its carbon footprint also being developed in an eco-friendly manner advocating by installing several solar power systems across the networks, and prioritizing the green initiatives. The Indian Railways already making roofs of highly reflective material and insulating the is working towards its commitment of going green by 2030. walls and roofs of stations. Almost all the metro systems being developed in the country aims to make about a sixth of its ••• www.metrorailnews.in

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Exclusive Interview with Shri Anjum Parvez, Managing Director, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) infamous for its project delays. What do you think is the main reason for the same? Is there any preparedness to tackle this problem creating huge cost overrun and inefficiency in terms of timely deliverance of project benefits?

Apart from project delays BMRCL is also criticized for poor planning and executions. A number of project shortcomings have been reported in first phase of Namma project. What is He also highlighted the other intelligent your say in this regard? Are you going strategies to implement the projects to work on it and have any plans for the better shortly. Moreover, he also added rectification? that the passenger boarding has increased post lockdown. Finally, he AP: Implementation of metro systems in summed up by recognizing the metro as urban built infrastructure is complex and the city’s lifeline. Here are edited excerpts: challenging to position its full benefits, looking at the technologies adopted, land issues, environmental issues, traffic Narendra Shah (NS): Congratulations conditions, geological conditions, on being appointed as the new MD people’s perspective etc. Lessons learnt of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation in the earlier phase is helping us for Limited. What are your immediate timely deliverance of the project through plans and goals for Namma Metro rigorous monitor on regular intervals. to accomplish holding the coveted position?

NS: Metro is like a saviour for a congested city like Bangaluru. Do you agree with Anjum Parvez (AP): Immediate plans are the statement? Do you think there to monitor, improve wherever necessary, is an urgent need of an inter-modal and the goal is to deliver the project on transport plan to be developed in the the scheduled timelines. metropolitan city especially integrating it with all metro stations?

NS: You are a senior IAS officer and have served on a number of important AP: To decongest any city, a good and positions including Principal Secretary, reliable mass public transport systems Transport Dept. Karnataka Govt. before like metro are very much required with being transferred to this position. multimodal integration along with transit In what ways do you think BMRCL is oriented development for a wider external going to be benefitted from your vast economic benefits. administrative experience especially being a principal secretary for transport NS: How friendly would be the first department? metro system of south India for commuters? Do you have any plans for AP: Metros do provide an alternative to integrating the metros with the city other modes of mass public transport. railway station, KSRTC and BMTC bus With coordination with authorities stations, Yeshwantpur Railway station and the stakeholders alike, is to bring etc.? Do you think it is a required and in improvements to accessibility, needful step to be complied with? connectivity, reliability of the city’s public transport systems with first and last AP: Namma metro is already a part of the mile connectivity, so as to increase the lifeline of the lively city, as it is commutercombined share pattern of the public friendly to all sections of the society. transport systems, to support efficient Namma metro system has already economies. integrated with Indian Railway, KSRTC and BMTC city bus stations and Yeshwantpur NS: Namma Metro is getting increasingly Railway Station etc., with good foot Metro Rail News Managing Editor Mr. Narendra Shah conducted an email interview with Shri Anjum Parvez, MD, BMRCL, In Which Mr. Parvez shared his views on the role of metros in a hightech city like Bangalore. He threw light on the reasons behind the delay of Namma metro and asked for all stakeholders’ proper coordination and cooperation for the project’s timely completion.

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Shri Anjum Parvez, Managing Director (BMRCL) connectivity, feeder bus connectivity, bike hiring at stations and easy interchanges for different lines of Metro systems and planned for other phases of the project.

NS: ‘It took Namma Metro 7 Years to complete 6 Km line.’ Namma Metro is also considered to be the slowest after Kolkata Metro. The first phase also took 10 years to complete. The 72 Km Phase 2 is already delayed by more than 07 years. Our straight question to you - What is your new deadline of completion of Phase II? Are you meeting the deadline?

AP: Namma metro was the first to adopt the standard gauge and the third rail technologies for the city. Being complex in nature and to build in an already built urban infra having high traffic corridors, challenges of land acquisition, environmental issues, limited working periods for movement of men and materials, minimum inconvenience and safety of the citizens, our first section of 6.7 km of Phase-I was opened for public carriage in less than 4 ½ Years for the start of the construction. The complex geological strata for underground tunnelling and technical glitches, did create some unexpected problems for execution in time for Phase-I. Out of the 72 km of Phase-II, more than 13 km is

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already opened for public carriage and is operational. We have already geared up to meet the deadline of 2024 for Phase-II of the project.

the train sets of three cars have been converted to six cars and was operating from 05.00 am to 11.00pm. Operations after the lock downs is seeing a steady growth increase in passengers boarding NS: Does Namma Metro suffer with and with steady increase, passengers poor planning at the concept stage of boarding have records of 3.1 lakh per day preparing the detailed project report and presently operations are from 06.00 (DPR)? Is there’s any issue Namma Metro am to 11.00 pm. is facing today is due to poor planning at initial levels. If so, how are you going NS: Reports say that BMRCL is also facing to rectify it? operating losses – around 300 crore – during last five years. What, according AP: DPRs are prepared after many to you has been the major reason for surveys and traffic study. We do have the same? Do you agree that lack of one not any poor planning, except for the mobility card between BMTC, metro, and ridership ship projection challenge, which the railways along with lacking facilities again depends on many other factors, on passenger information system, including citizens’ perspective towards ticketing, intermodal connectivity, are a public transport systems. few issues to be worked upon that can help reduce losses?

advertising, co-branding, rentals, land value capture etc., are being studied for implementation. This has to be seen in a holistic manner comparing the external benefits the cities derive from these transport systems.

NS: What is your expected daily ridership for Namma Metro? Are you ready to confirm that Namma Metro would neither suffer from congestion nor face problems related to lack of ridership?

Can commuters expect Namma Metro service hours to extend beyond 10 P.M?

NS: Please share your views about Metro Rail News. Any message for our readers?

AP: Pre COVID periods, Namma metro was operationally profitable.

The revenues from operations were able to meet the operational cost and able to cover 70% of the interest on borrowings of phase-1. Except for a few, all metros worldwide are facing operational losses.

One mobility card between public transit AP: Pre COVID periods have seen systems, passenger information systems, recorded passengers boarding of more intermodal connectivity are a few issues than 6 lakhs per day with congestion for implementation and improvements during peak hours with three car train are being worked upon. Other strategies sets. For passenger convenience, all like smart pricing strategies, discounts,

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NS: Sir, we shall like to know about a few of your important endeavours that you recognize as challenging and consider an achievement for yourself looking at your long professional and administrative career?

AP: Construction of new metro infrastructure in a developed environment needs proper coordination and cooperation from all the stakeholders for timely completion and to obtain its external benefits for the betterment of the society.

AP: Metro Rail News is a Collective and an Informative Magazine. Urban Rail Transport Systems should be seen as a supporter of efficient economies.

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Exclusive Interview with Mr. Syed Sajjadh Ali, Managing Director - Electrical Sector (India) at Eaton Metro Rail News Managing Editor Mr. Narendra Shah conducted an email interview with Mr. Syed Sajjadh Ali, MD Electrical Sector (India) at Eaton, In Which Mr. Ali, shared the journey of Eaton so far and its prospects. He stated that Eaton’s goal is to enhance people’s standard of living with the help of improved technologies. He added that Eaton’s product aims to provide safe, reliable, high-performance solutions. Finally, he emphasized that consumer’s satisfaction is the primary goal of the company. Here are the edited excerpt: Narendra Shah (NS): Eaton is a global power management company operating and doing business in more than 175 nations. How does it feel to be on a lead role for India region and what does it mean to you in terms of your goals and career prospects?

Syed Sajjadh Ali (SSA): I have been with Eaton now for over a decade. When I look back at my journey, it gives me immense satisfaction as to how the Eaton Electrical sector has progressed in India and has gone stronger by each year.

Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable, and Eaton India is well aligned with this goal. I am grateful to our customers and partners who have trusted the Eaton brand and made us a success.

Mr. Syed Sajjadh Ali,

Managing Director - Electrical Sector (India) at Eaton Digitalization and Energy Transition are our new two key focus areas, and we in India are working on some very interesting products and solutions to support the organization’s objectives.

NS: In what ways do you think your skill and expertise will help company’s profile and network in India. India is a big market in terms of energy and infrastructure. What according to you can be an appropriate strategy to meet business goals of the company and NS: What are your immediate plans India’s energy needs at the same time? and strategy to leverage and execute company’s goals and vision in India in SSA: As a technology leader, Eaton terms of electrical sector specifically constantly endeavors to ensure that its which you are heading presently in the products and solutions meet the precise country for the company? needs of the customers. Eaton in India continues to expand its capabilities in both SSA: Electrical sector comprises power power quality and power distribution by quality (UPS and IT Infrastructure introducing new products and solutions solutions) and power distribution (MV & that address specific electrical power LV switchgear, Fusegear, and control gear management needs of the country. solutions). All our product ranges focus on providing safe, reliable, and highNS: Rapid urbanization, huge investment performance electrical solutions to our by government for infrastructural customers. These solutions fit very well for development, urban transportation Indian customers who are seeking clean etc. Don’t you think Indian companies and green global standard solutions have failed to capitalize on this part suitable for Indian conditions. in terms of providing better quality of life and environment through power

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Bengaluru Metro – 2A & 2B Namma Metro: Efforts for building a compact and viable transport system Abstract The Namma Metro network is built, operated, and expanded by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture between India and the State Government of Karnataka. Services run between 05:00 and 23:00 every day, with a headway ranging from 4–20 minutes. The trains started out with three coaches, but they were upgraded to six coaches as demand expanded. Through the third rail, 750-volt direct current is supplied. The metro system had an average daily ridership of roughly 5,18,000 people as of January 2020.

Namma Metro is a rapid transit system that serves Bengaluru, India. It is also known as Bangalore Metro or Bengaluru Metro.

It was the first metro system in South India when it originally opened. Namma Metro contains stations that are underground, at grade and elevated. The system is designed to work on standard-gauge rails.

Background

In 2003, the Government of Karnataka commissioned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which had successfully developed the Delhi Metro, to carry out a detailed preparation study for a metro in Bangalore, to be done emulating the technical and financial aspects of the approach used in Delhi.

The study recommended a 2-line metro, 18 km and 15 km in length, cross-shaped. The middle of the cross was to be at the Central Railway Station in Bangalore, completely underground.

The economic rate of return was forecast at 22.3%. The financial forecast assumes a government subsidy for interest payments and some depreciation, i.e. fare revenue will cover somewhat more than direct operating costs. The Government accepted this option. As a result, BMRTL ceased to exist and was replaced

by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL).

The State Town Planning Department recommended looking into a mass rapid transit project, i.e. a metro for Bangalore city way back in 1977. A high-level Committee also agreed that a metro study was warranted and a team from Southern Railway (SR) was commissioned to do this in 1981. The Southern Railway team recommended a 2-corridor metro, 24 km in length in Routemap addition to commuter rail lines and a ring railway.

Phase 1 In 1993, the State of Karnataka established another committee to look into mass rapid transit. This committee again Phase 1 comprises two lines spanning a length of 42.30 recommended the same metro project put forward by SR in kilometres, of which about 8.82 kilometres is underground, 1983 and the same circular railway. and about 33.48 kilometres is elevated. There are 40 stations in Phase 1, of which 7 stations are underground, 1 at grade and 32 The state created Bangalore Mass Rapid Transit Ltd (BMRTL) are elevated. in 1994, with terms of reference to seek a public/private partnership for a mass rapid transit project. The Government The First Phase of the project was initially budgeted at Rs.6,395 immediately introduced a special city cess dedicated to the crore (US$875 million). With route extensions and cost escalation, anticipated mass rapid transit project. BMRTL commissioned a this was later revised to Rs.11,609 crores (US$1.6 billion). There feasibility study which came up with an elevated, LRT-based, were many delays during construction, and as a result, there 96-km long network on 6 routes. A private consortium led by were several postponements. The difficult geological conditions United Breweries Group undertook further development of the below ground with a mix of soft soil, high groundwater levels, project on a BOT basis. However, the project hadn’t taken off. hard granite and large boulders was a major impediment for tunnel boring. A major delay was due to a broken cutter head

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH to bear any other escalation. The total project cost for Phase 2 is estimated to reach at least Rs. 30,000 crore (US$4.2 billion) at start of construction itself. In October 2018, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara stated that the cost of Phase 2 would be around Rs. 32,000 crore (US$4.5 billion).

Phase 2 spans a length of 72.095 km – 13.79 km underground, 0.48 km at grade and 57.825 km elevated, and adds 62 stations to the network, of which 12 are underground. Phase 2 includes extension of the two Phase 1 lines in both directions and construction of two new lines.

The south-end of the Green Line will be extended from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute (previously named Anjanapura) along Kanakapura Road, north-end from Nagasandra to Madavara (previously named BIEC) on Tumkur Road (NH-4).

The east-end of the Purple Line will be extended from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield and the westend from Mysore Road to Kengeri (later extended to Challaghatta). In addition, a new, 18.82 km long, fully elevated line from RV Road to Bommasandra will be constructed, passing through Electronic City.

The second new line will be 21.25 km from Kalena Agrahara (previously Gottigere) to Nagawara. The line is mostly underground (13.79 km), but also has a 6.98 km elevated section and a 0.48 km at-grade section. There are 18 stations on the line, of which 12 are underground and 6 are elevated. Unlike Phase 1, all stations being built in Phase 2 will have bus bays and/or parking facilities.

of TBM Godavari, for which spares had to be ordered from Italy.

Phase 1, containing 2 lines aggregating 42.3 km was completed and services opened to public on 19-June-2017. The final costs for phase-1 were Rs. 14,405 crores.

Phase 2

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is responsible for acquiring land for Phase 2. It was estimated that 102.02 hectares (252 acres) of land would be required for Phase 2 (including Phase 2A). By April 2017, BMRCL had already spent Rs. 5000 crore on land acquisition.

Construction work began on the south extension of the Green Line from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute (6.29 km or 3.91 mi) and the west extension of the Purple Line from Mysore Road to Kengeri (8.81 km) by October 2016. Construction work on the west extension of Purple Line was awarded in two packages for Rs. 660 crore, while the Green Line south extension was awarded in a single package for Rs. 508.86 crore.

The State Government accorded approval for the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) for Phase 2 by DMRC on January 4 2011. The high power committee (HPC) gave inprinciple clearance to proceed with Phase 2 in July 2011.

Karnataka government gave in-principle approval to Phase 2 of the Namma Metro project on January 3 2012. However, there were delays in DPR preparation and hence approval from Construction work for the north extension of the Green Line (from Nagasandra to Madavara) and the east extension of the Central Government.

Purple Line (from Baiyyappanahalli to Whitefield) began in July Phase 2 was cleared by the expenditure finance committee (EFC) 2017. The 3.031 km north extension is estimated to cost Rs. 247.41 in August 2013. However, the Union Cabinet finally announced crore while the east extension (15.5 km) was awarded for Rs. 1,300 crore (US$180 million). that it had approved plans for phase-2 on January 30 2014.

The estimated total cost for Phase 2 was around Rs. 26,405 crore (US$3.7 billion) at 2011-12 price levels. The State Government would contribute Rs. 9,000 crore (US$1.3 billion). The project cost of Rs. 26,405 at 2011–12 price levels is set to escalate about 5 per cent every year with increasing cost of inputs. The Union government will share that part of cost escalation due to an increase in central levies, while the State and BMRCL will have

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Construction of the yellow line, a new line from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Bommasandra in 3 packages began post awarding of tenders in November 2017. The first package (6.418 km) was a stretch from Bommasandra to Hosa Road station, including depot entry line to Hebbagodi depot and five Metro stations. The second package was for a 6.38 km stretch from Hosa Road to Bommanahalli (previously HSR Layout). Both

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Phase 1, containing 2 lines aggregating 42.3 km was completed and services opened to public on 19-June-2017. The final costs for phase-1 were Rs. 14,405 crores.

Phase 2 The State Government accorded approval for the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) for Phase 2 by DMRC on January 4 2011. The high power committee (HPC) gave inprinciple clearance to proceed with Phase 2 in July 2011.

Karnataka government gave in-principle approval to Phase 2 of the Namma Metro project on January 3 2012. However, there were delays in DPR preparation and hence approval from Central Government.

Phase 2 was cleared by the expenditure finance committee (EFC) in August 2013. However, the Union Cabinet finally announced that it had approved plans for phase-2 on January 30 2014.

The estimated total cost for Phase 2 was around Rs. 26,405 crore (US$3.7 billion) at 2011-12 price levels. The State Government would contribute Rs. 9,000 crore (US$1.3 billion). The project cost of Rs. 26,405 at 2011–12 price levels is set to escalate about 5 per cent every year with increasing cost of inputs. The Union government will share that part of cost escalation due to an increase in central levies, while the State and BMRCL will have to bear any other escalation. The total project cost for Phase 2 is estimated to reach at least Rs. 30,000 crore (US$4.2 billion) at start of construction itself. In October 2018, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara stated that the cost of Phase 2 would be around Rs. 32,000 crore (US$4.5 billion).

Phase 2 spans a length of 72.095 km – 13.79 km underground, 0.48 km at grade and 57.825 km elevated, and adds 62 stations to the network, of which 12 are underground. Phase 2 includes extension of the two Phase 1 lines in both directions and construction of two new lines.

The south-end of the Green Line will be extended from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute (previously named Anjanapura) along Kanakapura Road, north-end from Nagasandra to Madavara (previously named BIEC) on Tumkur Road (NH-4). The east-end of the Purple Line will be extended from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield and the west-end from Mysore Road to Kengeri (later extended to Challaghatta). In addition, a new, 18.82 km long, fully elevated line from RV Road to Bommasandra will be constructed, passing through Electronic City. The second new line will be 21.25 km from Kalena Agrahara (previously Gottigere) to Nagawara. The line is mostly underground (13.79 km), but also has a 6.98 km elevated section and a 0.48 km at-grade section.

There are 18 stations on the line, of which 12 are underground and 6 are elevated. Unlike Phase 1, all stations being built in Phase 2 will have bus bays and/or parking facilities.

Line from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute (6.29 km or 3.91 mi) and the west extension of the Purple Line from Mysore Road to Kengeri (8.81 km) by October 2016. Construction work on the west extension of Purple Line was awarded in two packages for Rs. 660 crore, while the Green Line south extension was awarded in a single package for Rs. 508.86 crore.

Construction work for the north extension of the Green Line (from Nagasandra to Madavara) and the east extension of the Purple Line (from Baiyyappanahalli to Whitefield) began in July 2017. The 3.031 km north extension is estimated to cost Rs. 247.41 crore while the east extension (15.5 km) was awarded for Rs. 1,300 crore (US$180 million).

Construction of the yellow line, a new line from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Bommasandra in 3 packages began post awarding of tenders in November 2017. The first package (6.418 km) was a stretch from Bommasandra to Hosa Road station, including depot entry line to Hebbagodi depot and five Metro stations. The second package was for a 6.38 km stretch from Hosa Road to Bommanahalli (previously HSR Layout). Both packages were awarded for Rs. 1,750 crore (US$250 million) to Thailand-based ITD Cementation India. The third package was for a stretch from RV Road to Bommanahalli (previously HSR Layout), 6.34 km long elevated section and 5 stations, for Rs.797.29 crores (US$110 million) and includes the construction of a road-cum-rail flyover, road widening and allied works.

Construction of the 7.5 km elevated section of a new pink line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere (previously Swagat Road Cross) stations, estimated to cost Rs. 575.52 crore (US$81 million) began post tendering in February 2018. The tender includes the construction of the elevated viaduct, 5 stations and car depot line to Kothanur depot.

Phase 2A In September 2016, then-Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah announced that a new 18 km (11 mi) line connecting Silk Board with K.R.Puram would be included in Phase 2 as Phase-2A of the project. The line would be along the eastern half of Outer Ring Road and is proposed to have 13 stations – Silk Board, HSR Layout, Agara, Ibbalur, Bellandur, Kadubeesanahalli, Kodibisanahalli, Marathahalli, ISRO, Doddanekundi, DRDO Sports Complex, Sarasvathi Nagara (previously Mahadevapura) and K.R. Puram. The cost was estimated to be Rs. 4202 crores.

BMRCL prepared the detailed project report for the proposed line and submitted the DPR to the state government on October 28 2016. Phase 2A was approved by the State Cabinet on March

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) is responsible for acquiring land for Phase 2. It was estimated that 102.02 hectares (252 acres) of land would be required for Phase 2 (including Phase 2A). By April 2017, BMRCL had already spent Rs. 5000 crore on land acquisition.

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH Central Governments will bear 30% and 20% of the project cost respectively. The remaining will be obtained through senior term loans. BMRCL is permitted to raise up to Rs. 9,000 crore through loans.

On March 27 2012, Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement to lend $250 million to BMRC to part-finance Phase 2. The loan marked the multilateral lending agency’s foray into the urban transport sector in South Asia, the ADB said in a press release. The loan, approved by the ADB Board in March 2011, is the first ADB loan to the urban transport sector without recourse to sovereign guarantees.

Rolling Stock

Funding Phase 1 Phase 1 of Namma Metro missed nine deadlines, and its cost was revised four times. The initial cost estimate for Phase 1 when it had been approved in 2006 was Rs. 6,395 crore (US$850 million). The increase in length from 33 to 42.3 km increased the total cost to Rs. 8,158 crore (US$1.1 billion). Delays caused further escalations. The cost escalated to Rs. 11,609 crore (US$1.5 billion) in 2011 and Rs. 13,845 crore (US$1.8 billion) in 2015. The final cost to build Phase 1 was estimated at Rs. 14,405.01 crore (US$1.9 billion). Land acquisition for Phase 1 accounted for Rs. 2,500 crore (US$330 million).

The Central and State Government funded 58.91% of the cost.

The remaining 41.09% was secured through loans from domestic and foreign financial institutions. BMRCL secured Rs. 6,500 crore (US$860 million) through long-term loans and Rs. 300 crore (US$40 million) by selling bonds, while the remaining cost was funded by Central Government and the State Government.

BMRCL secured loans from several agencies – Rs. 3,000 crore (US$400 million) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Rs. 600 crore (US$80 million) from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO), Rs. 25 crore (US$3.3 million) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the rest from the French Development Agency.

Approximately 10% of the Rs. 6500 crore had to be paid as interest by the BMRCL each year.

Phase 2/2A/2B On January 3 2012, the Karnataka government approved a budget of Rs. 27,000 crore (US$3.6 billion) for Phase 2 of Namma Metro project. Phase 2 is estimated to cost Rs. 26,405 crore (US$3.5 billion). Land acquisition is expected to account for Rs. 5,000 crore (US$660 million). The Central and State Governments will fund around Rs.15,000 crore. The State and

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BMRC procured 150 metro coaches for fifty 3-car train sets in DMC-TC-DMC formation for Phase l of Namma Metro from BEML - Hyundai Rotem at a cost of Rs 1,672.50 crore (Rs 16.72 billion). Each coach had a seating capacity of about 50 and standing capacity of 306 (basis 8 per sqm). Thus, each train had a capacity of about 1000. Traction is through four 180Kw motors in each motor coach. The trains have a maximum speed of 80 kmph and axle load of 15 tonnes. The trains operate on 750V DC with third rail bottom power collector system. Features include stainless steel body fully air-conditioned coaches, longitudinal bank of wide seats, wide vestibules between coaches, nonskid and non-slip floor surfaces, wi-fi enabled, four wide passenger access doors on each side, wide windows, automatic voice announcement system and electronic information and destination display system.

Thus, initial operations began with 3-coach trains. Each train had a capacity of 1000 passengers. As loads increased with increasing ridership, all trains were converted to six coaches.

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On March 27 2017, BEML announced that it had won an Rs. 1,421 crore contract to supply the coaches. The first six car train was introduced on the Purple Line on June 23 2018. By January 2020, all trains had been converted to six coaches.

Stations

Free Wi-Fi service was made available to commuters on July 31 2013. Passengers also have emergency voice communication with train staff through a speaker system. Passengers are provided with a call button to communicate with the driver or control center during an emergency.

Initially, there were no toilets at Namma Metro stations. BMRCL eventually heeded public demand, and the metro’s first toilets were opened at Baiyappanahalli and Indiranagar stations on June 21 2013. As of February 2017, there were 33 ATMs at Namma Metro stations.

There are 40 stations on the Namma Metro network. Majestic station is the largest with a total floor area of 48,000 square metres (520,000 sq ft).

Power Supply

The 12 underground stations built during Phase II will be smaller in size than the underground stations built in Phase I to minimise In 2016, BMRCL signed an agreement with CleanMax Solar to land acquisition costs. All Phase I underground stations were 272 set up solar installations at Baiyapanahalli and Peenya stations. meters long and 24 meters wide, except for Chickpet and K.R. After Phase 2 of the metro is complete, CleanMax Solar will set Market stations which had the same width but were 240 meters up similar installations at the metro depots in Challaghatta, long. In contrast, Phase II’s underground stations are shorter at Whitefield, Kothanur and Hebbagodi. Per the agreement, 210 meters but retain the same width.

CleanMax Solar will bear the cost of installation and the BMRC will pay CleanMax a rate of Rs.5.5 per unit of electricity for three Multi Modal Connectivity years. Following the three-year period, all six installations will be transferred to the BMRC. In February 2019, Alstom was awarded On February 17 2017, Uber announced that it would open a GBP 62 million contract to provide electrification systems for booking counters at 12 metro stations by the end of March 2017.

Phase II of the Namma Metro. The company will construct 56 The counters enable commuters to book an Uber, and is aimed substations to supply power for Phase II of the system. at commuters who do not have access to the internet or do not have the Uber mobile app installed on their phone. Ola Cabs Signalling announced a similar arrangement on February 22 2017.

Alstom has been selected to provide the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the train control and signalling system and Thales to provide the telecommunication system’s design, installation, testing, and commissioning Phase 1 of the metro system. It includes the Urbalis 200 Automatic Train Control system which will ensure optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort.

Depots

The integrated control center at Baiyyappanahalli has direct communication with trains and stations are CCTV fitted with visual and audio service information. Passengers have emergency voice communication with train staff.

For the Blue Line (airport line, phase-2A), the Baiyyappanahalli depot is planned to be used as two depots are being built for Purple Line at its ends. In addition, a depot is planned at Doddajala, near the Trumpet inter-change. The depot at Baiyappanahalli has an operations control center for managing the metro network and also a training center.

Under phase-1, two depots were built at Baiyyappanahalli and Peenya. For the line extensions in phase-2, BMRC is building additional depots at Anjanapura on the Green Line and at Challaghatta and Kadugodi for the Purple Line. For the new lines in phase-2, depots are being built at Kothanur (Pink Line) and at Hebbagodi (Yellow Line).

Safety & Accessibility The trains are equipped with derailment prevention equipment, and the tracks are equipped with concrete barriers to prevent trains from leaving the viaduct. The support pillars are earthquake-proof and are designed to have a lifespan of at least 100 years. Trains are equipped with sensors to detect impending collisions, and have automatic braking systems to prevent speed limits from being exceeded. In case of train stoppages midway between stations during emergencies, pavements beside tracks are provided on elevated viaducts as well as in underground sections.

Yellow tactile tiles are used at all stations to guide the visually impaired. The tiles start at the ramp and lead to the staircases and lifts. Disabled and elderly passengers can avail a wheelchair at all metro stations. The wheelchair can be used by the passenger to board a train and then dropped off at the destination station.

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BMTC non-air-conditioned buses and on the metro. Saral is no longer available.

• Saraag was available for Rs. 110. It permitted one day’s travel on BMTC air-conditioned buses and on the metro. Saraag is no Vertical Garden & Rainwater Harvesting longer available.

• Sanchar was available in denominations of Rs. 10, Rs. 40, Rs. 50 The BMRC has granted permission to Hydrobloom, a start- and Rs.100. Sanchar was withdrawn from March 1 2017. up company, to grow hydroponic plants on the pillars of the In November 2016, BMRC began accepting online payments Namma Metro. Pillars covered with plants are referred to as to recharge smart cards. Tickets cannot be purchased online. vertical gardens. Hydrobloom had previously developed a Approximately 68% of passengers on the metro use smart vertical garden on a metro pillar near Rangoli Art Centre next tokens and 32% use smart cards. to the MG Road Metro station. The gardens are intended for beautification and to reduce air pollution.

Frequency BMRCL, in a public-private partnership, harvests rainwater from the viaducts on the rail system. The private partner, Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development (KRIDL), collects the water at multiple points, treats it, and sells it in bulk as potable water.

Pipes inside each metro viaduct pillar carry the rainwater down to underground tanks beneath the median. The water is diverted to 5 metres deep rainwater harvesting pits when these tanks overflow. Two rainwater harvesting pits are installed between each pillar. The average distance between the two pillars is 28 meters. As of March 2017, a 33.48 km of the elevated metro is covered by the rainwater harvesting system. With the completion of Phase 2 of the metro, the BMRCL will cover a total of 58 km with rainwater harvesting systems. Around 8 crore litres of water are expected to be collected annually.

The metro service runs between 05:00 and 23:00 hours. The service starts at 07:00 hours on Sundays. There are trains every 8 minutes between 08:00 and 20:00, and every 10 minutes at other times. On weekdays, trains operate at 4-minute intervals between 09:00 and 10:00. The headway is slated to decrease to once every three minutes after completion of Phase I. The endto-end travel time on the Purple Line is 35 minutes, and on the Green Line 45 minutes.

Metro services have occasionally operated beyond 2300 hours.

Services are usually extended on festival days or when an international cricket match is held in the city.

Speed & Ridership The system is designed for a maximum train speed of 80 km/h.

During 2019–20, the annual ridership was 174.22 million (average during the year was thus 477,315). The maximum daily ridership of 601,164 was on October 25 2019, while the highest daily revenue of Rs.1.67 crore was on March 2 2020. During January 2020, ridership averaged 518,074.

Due to the Covid pandemic, services were halted from March 25 2020. Operations resumed on September 7 2020. Operations were again halted during the second wave from April 27 2021 to June 20 2021. Services remained limited throughout the pandemic period, and ridership was low due to enforcement of constrained capacity and social distancing norms, as stipulated by the state government.

Conclusion

Mifare Desfire platform, developed by NXP Semiconductors, has been selected to manage the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) for Namma Metro. The system uses contactless smart tokens and contactless smart card. Tokens are available only for a single journey. Smart cards can be used for multiple journeys.

There is currently one type of smart card available on the metro – Varshik.

Namma Metro is one of the advanced metro systems of the country. The Bengaluru metro rail system completed 10 years of functioning on October 20, 2021. Covering a total distance of 55.6 km, it is the third biggest metro network in the country.

The Namma Metro presently serves two corridors – green and purple lines. The purple line connects Baiyyappanahalli and Kengeri from east to west and the green line connects Silk Institute to Nagasandra from south to north. Both these lines intersect at Majestic. By 2025, the city is expected to see an additional 90 km of metro lines, according to the authorities, including two new corridors, one of which will connect to the airport.

• Varshik is priced at Rs.50, with Rs. 50 as a user deposit. It is valid for a year, and provides a 5% discount on fares. The card can be recharged.

• Saral was available for Rs. 70. It permitted one day’s travel on

Although being infamous for project delays, Bengaluru metro has all the potential to become the most viable and required transport system of a metropolitan city to help the people avail a hassle-free, safe and eco-friendly public transport system.

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Mr. Ankur Dev, Chief Executive of Railways Equipment Division of Escorts Limited, speaks about their first of its kind experience of successfully completing the Retro-fitment work of Metro train for DMRC and about the Railways Business of Escorts.

I’ve got something exciting to tell you at the outset here. Almost 20 years ago, the first line of Delhi Metro, Red Line got operational. Something that we all are particularly proud of. Something that in many ways has empowered every Indian and shaped the future of the transportation industry in India.

In the year 2020, DMRC invited bids for Retro-fitment work for 10 train sets of RS-1 project to bring uniformity in passenger experience across its old and new trains. We analysed the eligibility criteria, understood the specifications, & contractual obligations and entered into the project. Despite the fact that it was a different project altogether for DMRC and Escorts Limited, we decided to take up this opportunity and participated in the bid for this prestigious project and finally our hard work paid off when we tasted success by bagging this contract in March, 2021. It was certainly a proud moment for Escorts.

We all know that the impacts of Covid – 19 Pandemic have been highly damaging specifically for the global supply chain and logistics industry. We were hugely reliant on the USA and Europe based suppliers; however, supplies were seriously hampered as most of the flights were cancelled due to the pandemic. But the moment the restrictions were relaxed, we geared up to meet the project deadline. Despite the unpleasant situation, we confidently worked around the clock and successfully completed Flooring and Repainting Work, and installation of –CCTV, Electric Panels, Mobile & Laptop Charging Sockets, LCD Based Dynamic Route Map and Fire Detection System in the stipulated time.

The first train had been delivered and flagged off on 29 th November 2021

by Mr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director of DMRC. Yet, as far as we’ve come, the remarkable journey has just begun and with this partnership with DMRC, we will further strengthen the robust foundation we have built in India and all across the globe.

Let me take this platform to thank DMRC for opening up the new horizons of growth and giving an opportunity to the consortium of Escorts Railway Equipment Division and Naledi Rail Engineering (PTY) Ltd for Retro-fitment Work in 10 Train sets of RS – 1 project.

Mr. Ankur Dev, CE, Railway Division of Escorts greetings Dr. Mangu Singh, MD, DMRC

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Escorts team with the senior management team of DMRC

Shock absorbers), and various rubber components for both passenger coaches and locomotives.

ESCORTS engineering competence has been consistently enriched through the series of technology collaboration with the world technology leaders like Schaffenburg - Germany for Couplers, Federal Mogul - Germany for Friction products, Nitta -Japan for Air Spring, and YUJIN- South Korea for Brake Systems for Metro and High Speed Trains, Medel – Turkey for Vacuum Evacuation Systems and DAKO- Czech Republic for Axle Mounted Disc Brake Systems.

We are consistently focusing and building confidence with the customers overseas. Currently ESCORTS is exporting to China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Egypt, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Gabon, Cameroon, Spain, UK, New Zealand etc.

I am confident that through our relentless focus on continual operational excellence, value engineering, meeting the best in class international quality standards and effective use of the cutting edge design and cost optimization tools, we will be able to not only actively contribute to goals and objectives of the Indian Railways and Metros but also enter many new segments and new markets.

and Service of critical railway products. The division operationalised in 1962 and is one of the oldest such units in the country, partnering with the Indian Railways in its modernisation journey. Escorts is an INDIAN RAILWAYS approved source and supplier for Brakes System, for all type of passenger coaches, freight wagons and locomotives; Couplers for Passenger Coaches and EMU/DMU and, Suspension Systems (Hydraulic Dampers / www.metrorailnews.in

Mr. Ankur Dev is a qualified professional with 17 years of rich experience in management across diverse sectors including manufacturing, auto, consumer durables, telecom, and petroleum. He joined Escorts Group in 2018 and has been an influential leader, effective communicator, and passionate learner. In his current assignment as the Chief Executive of the Railway Equipment Division, he is leading the entire Railway Biz of Escorts Ltd.

Mr. Ankur Dev

He has previously worked with blue-chip corporate entities such as Samsung India, Ernst & Young, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Industries Ltd. in various capacities. Mr. Ankur holds a senior management programme certification from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; Certified Public Accountant, USA; Chartered Certified Accountant, UK and holds a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in commerce from Delhi University.

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Alstom inaugurates its new components manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India

The recent Alstom launching of the manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India, has come as a blessing for the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Significant in green mobility solutions, the French firm has proclaimed that the newly launched manufacturing hub is the largest in Asia. It solely focuses on improving the efficiencies of the industries in producing the components for different national and international projects.

beneficiaries. Moreover, the firm has proclaimed to provide 3 Crores for various CSR projects in the coming three years.

The activities included in this are the following: water conservation, youth skilling and sustainable rural living.

Furthermore, Alstom is dedicated to addressing the mobility needs of the people in India and the World, and this will be complemented by the strong industrial and commercial base.

The inauguration was done in the benign presence of Emmanuel Lenain, ambassador of France to India, and Alain SPOHR, Managing Director of Alstom India and South Asia. Alstom has made its industrial presence in Coimbatore since the year 1978 and evolved across the three sites. The installed capacity of the new site is 2.1 million hours and spread over an area of 15 acres.

Coimbatore site is quite significant as it delivers Alstom’s to all other Indian Sites and significant sites of other continents.

Alstom in India: Alstom is the only sustainable mobility provider in India. It provides a comprehensive portfolio of offerings that meet the customer’s demands ranging from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations.

They are synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’.

Alstom is the strategic partner in India’s freight revolution and passenger movement.

Following the Sustainability Goals of 2025, the site has adopted sustainable measures like rainwater harvesting, 80% of the activities to be run on green energy, full utilization of the sunlight, 100 %usage of the sewage treated water. The significant achievement of the company is the ten years of accident-free person-days. At the event, Alstom also stated the company’s objective of reaching around 100,000 direct

The company has two engineering centres and six industrial sites through which it fulfils domestic demands and delivers many international projects. It supports the government in its modernization drive and always stand at the forefront by launching several breakthrough technologies like Rail equipment & infrastructure, world-class rolling stock, Signalling and devices. Alstom is fully committed to India’s ‘Make in India’

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FEATURED STORY and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and strengthens its local sourcing and 3. Chennai Metro: 172 metro cars supply chain ecosystem.

4. Delhi Metro: 816 Metro Cars

Capabilities of Alstom: Alstom has the distinction in making Rolling Stock (Urban and Mainline). It also excels in Signalling and digital mobility. In addition, it has expertise in creating Infrastructure and Systems.

Industrial Footprints of Alstom in India: 1. Madhepura is engaged in the creation of Mainline Rolling Stock.

2. In Sricity, it is manufacturing Urban Rolling Stock 3. In Savli also Alstom is making both Rolling Stock and Bogies.

4. Alstom in Coimbatore is known for traction as well as equipment.

The Managing Editor of Metro Rail News, Mr Narendra Shah, also interacted with the Managing Director of Alstom India, Alain SPOHR. They shared their views on the policy chain mechanism for the smooth functioning of the Indian Rail Ecosystem.

Alstom has 15 Global projects dealing with bogie components Moreover, they also shed light on the emerging concept of and 5 Global projects experts in propulsion equipment. In India, Metro Railways in developing countries and South Asia.

Bengaluru and Hyderabad. In addition, Alstom has employed around 8500 people in India, and with the recent inauguration of a manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, more jobs creation is ••• on the cards. Moreover, it has more than 28 sites in India and a commitment to delivering 6 Mn engineering hours. It has booked an order of around $3.7 Bn in India.

5. In Maneja, it is making Propulsion Equipment whereas Alstom in Kolkata.

Vital ongoing projects in India: 1. Alstom and Indian Railway JV: 800 electric locomotives and associated with long-term maintenance for 13 years.

2. Delhi-Meerut RRTS: 210 commuter metro cars and installing India’s first ETCS level 2 system for a mainline project.

3. Mumbai Metro Line: 248 metro cars and equipping the latest CBTC signalling technology.

Key Rolling Stock Projects: 1. Lucknow Metro: 80 metro cars 2. Kochi Metro Cars: 75 metro Cars

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A Short

Profile of SERTO

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he SERTO Group is based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, and has a number of European subsidiaries in addition to being an internationally successful manufacturer and supplier of tube union systems. We serve our customers from a wide variety of industries around the world with our many years of competence as well as a wealth of expertise. SERTO sells 70% of its products abroad.

High-quality SERTO unions have been in production since 1952 as well as successfully sold and used in a wide variety of industries around the world. SERTO uses modern manufacturing methods to develop and manufacture products at locations all over the world for simple and complex solutions — especially for the railway sector — using tube union technology. SERTO products are used to transport, regulate, reduce and distribute a wide variety of media.

customers regarding the sale of technology, engineering and production play an absolutely decisive role here.

SERTO has spent decades working in the international environment and is well acquainted with even the most diverse requirements across the various countries.

Below, you will see a few applications of SERTO products which are typical of the rail industry: 1. In passenger carriages, wet cells are installed with a system made from bent stainless steel tubes, unions, ball valves, tube clamps and stop valves from SERTO. The advantage here is that customers can be sure that the system is totally sealed and easy to install. The maximum pressure is 10 bar and the temperature range spans from -40°C to +60°C.

That’s why our standard range of unions made from various materials is ever-growing and constantly attuned to our customers’ needs. Our systems made from self-bent tubes and internally-produced unions made of stainless steel, aluminium, steel and plastic have gained us more and more customers in the rail industry because, thanks to this unique combination (‘everything from a single source’), we’re able to offer an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

Even complex assemblies are now an important component in allowing customers to focus on their core competences.

For SERTO, understanding our customers’ problems and being able to offer a realistic solution is key. All areas of the company have to face these challenges. The quality of the processes and ensuring as few errors as possible when communicating with

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COMPANY COVERAGE 2. Specific turned parts made of stainless steel, unions, bent tubes, fire-retardant tube clamps and hydraulic hoses are used for brake systems, brake lines and air tank piping inside and outside the vehicle. By using us, train manufacturers are saving space, weight and a huge amount of assembly work.

5. Our stainless steel unions, aluminium distributors and the SERTOflex tubes are very easy to use as a lifting mechanism for pantographs. The products used need to be small, light and reliable. This is the guarantee SERTO offers you.

Tube systems for pressure vessels 3. The wide variety of pneumatic pipes in braking systems constitutes another very important area. These are made from unions, valves and stop valves as well as bent tubes and readymade hydraulic hoses. Entire brake plates are assembled, checked and prepared for installation, thereby ensuring sealed transitions and error-free acceptance.

Pantograph raising mechanism 6. With regard to fire extinguishing systems, our products are tailor-made according to our customers’ wishes. In sprinkler systems, we use bent tubes, hoses, extinguishing nozzles, distribution rails and fire-retardant tube clamps in both the engine room and passenger carriages.

Pneumatic tubing in brake systems 4. SERTO products are used to ensure the batteries and the electronics cabinets inside trains and wagons are cooled.

That’s where SERTO PVDF distribution rails, PVDF couplings, FEP hoses, orbital welded tubes, bend clips, tube clamps and, of course, unions are used and pre-assembled ready to be installed.

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Fire extinguisher system 7. Cramped installation conditions and close tolerance compensation requirements are the challenge when it comes to brake lines leading to the driver’s cab. SERTO offers a total

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COMPANY COVERAGE seal with its SERTO corrugated tubes, ready-to-install and preassembled lines, and tolerance compensation with the SERTO compensation product, the ‘tube compensator’.

8. In the underfloor space of the transporter carriage, SERTO uses stainless steel SERTO flanges, stainless steel ball valves, stainless steel cutting ring fittings as well as fire-retardant bent tubes and hoses. SERTO products greatly reduce both assembly work and the weight.

11. SERTO assists with complex applications on bogies from A–Z. These require precise, tightly bent stainless steel tubes with unions or flared connections as well as welded assemblies with customer-specific connecting parts. These systems are ready for installation, manufactured using tried and tested methods and delivered to the installation point just in time.

Coolant water systems 9. A flexible connection made of pneumatic and hydraulic lines for braking systems between the carriages is imperative.

SERTO offers appropriate hoses with rail certification ready to be installed in addition to unions/fittings made from stainless steel and aluminium.

Tube systems for bogies 12. More and more train manufacturers are using SERTO compression ferrule unions to couple trains owing to their smaller size compared to classic cutting ring unions. They are also much easier to assemble as they seal radially over the sealing surfaces. Together with the SERTO Jacoflon hose — a highly flexible PTFE hose with a stainless steel braid — they make the perfect combination. The advantage: spacesaving, ready-to-install systems offering the highest degree of operational reliability

Carriage connections 10. SERTO bent pipes also serve to protect and guide a variety of lines on the bogie or other exposed installation positions.

The entire system is manufactured in-house. This, in turn, results in 100% control over the process.

Train coupling These are just a few examples of how our products can be used which show the breadth of SERTO’s range for the rail industry.

Above all, you get everything from SERTO from a single source and in perfect quality, because SERTO manufactures almost all these products itself and thus has full control over the processes. It’s important that our customers in the rail industry receive sealed, ready-to-install and personalised solutions, just in time. That’s what SERTO stands for.

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Engineering Brake Piping Solutions for Rail & Metro Fluid Controls Private Limited was established in 1974 by Dr. Y.E. team uses the latest software and is equipped to customize Moochhala, a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, the USA with connectors and products for customer requirements. a vision to deliver high-quality & high-performance products The Fluid Controls R&D Center has a fully fledged state-of-thewhich delight customers. art performance and measurement laboratory equipped to Fluid Controls is a “Vocal for Local” company with over 45 years conduct all pressure, vibration and reliability and measurement of experience in engineering connectors and valves for Rail & tests. The laboratory is certified by NABL (National Accreditation Metro brake piping assemblies. Certified for the International Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratory) in accordance Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) for Rail Application (ISO/TS with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

22163:2017), Fluid Controls offers customers comprehensive end-to-end “Make in India” solutions for locomotive and Product design and development with performance testing is coach brake piping arrangements – from design & engineering an inspiration for our business. Because of our R&D strength services to supply of high-performance connectors, tube and and DSIR approval, we are constantly researching new developments in our field and our primary research ensures that hose assemblies and installation services. we are constantly innovating. Since 2011, we have developed Fluid Controls products are approved by all Indian Government over 25 new products and have published 22 articles in technical Locomotive and Coach production units. Fluid Controls is also journals. Fluid Controls has been awarded its first Global Patent approved by Bombardier Transportation, Alstom Transport and has filed disclosures for two more patents.

(Metro & E-Loco), WABTEC (GE and Faiveley), Knorr-Bremse, Escorts, TWL and over 60 Rail & Metro system integrators. High-Performance Products from Fluid Controls The Fluid Controls products have been installed on cars for several Metro lines, including Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Fluid Controls partners with customers to be a single source supplier for connection solutions for rail and metro brake piping Mumbai, Montreal, Pune and Sydney. applications. Our products are manufactured at our facility located at Chakan (Pune) which is spread over 120,000 square Innovating For Performance. Everyday. feet and is equipped to handle the movement of millions of products each month.

The Fluid Controls products range for Rail & Metro applications include:

From its inception in 1974, Fluid Controls has engaged in original R&D and has had an ethos of developing products which are indigenous replacements of imports. Our founder, Dr. Y E Moochhala, left his career in the USA and laid the foundation of Fluid Controls because he was a strong believer in a self-reliant India. His idea was to develop high quality, high-performance products to suit local climatic and performance expectations.

Today, Fluid Controls is approved as an “In-House R&D unit” by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. Our state-of-the-art R&D center is located at Chakan, Pune. Fluid Controls offers design services and conversion engineering, including 3D modelling, FEA and prototyping via SolidWorks and ANSYS. The Fluid Controls R&D

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• Double Ferrule Fittings with multiple sealing points and high vibration resistance which have been design validated by ABS & performance validated to ASTM F1387-99 (2012).

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COMPANY COVERAGE • End-to-End Installation Services: include onsite installation • AcrossFrame Connectors; custom-designed adaptors which of brake pipelines on the shell underframe and bogie, including connect pipelines separated by a panel with an inbuilt swivelling tube formation, connector fitment, mounting of piping and action at one end. leakage testing • Threaded Adaptors to provide reliable sealing with NPT, ISO/ • Tube Assemblies: CMM measured Tube Assemblies to BSP and SAE thread connections. facilitate easy on-site installation. The tube formation, end formation and swaging of connectors is done at our facility and • FlexiGripTM Connectors for zero leakage and vibration the pre-piped assemblies are shipped to customer sites. resistant connection between misaligned pipes or pipes of different materials.

• Hose Assemblies: High-quality hose assemblies with engineered, crimped and assembled in-house. All hose • Quick Release Connectors for easy connection and assemblies are performance tested prior to shipment. disconnection by hand.

The Fluid Controls Quality Commitment • Customised Connectors designed to client requirements.

At Fluid Controls, we are committed to ensuring high• Isolating cocks designed with customized end connections. performance zero-defect products and services. All products are designed from First Principles and validated using VDV and • Cleats and clamping accessories (DIN and customised).

Finite Element Analysis. We offer complete material traceability and the latest design performance certifications and our • Tube & Hose Assemblies corporate policy of continuous improvement ensures customer delight!

All validation and testing are conducted in-house at our NABL approved test laboratory. The test facilities include: • Hydrostatic pressure up to 58,000psi.

Pneumatic testing up to 20,000psi • In-house Spectro testing • SCADA Multi Test bench for Hydraulic Impulse and Vibration test, Temperature cycling, Corrosion Resistance of plating as per ASTM B840:2002 by salt spray method ASTM B117 • Stress Corrosion test as per ASTM F1387, including Flexure Fatigue, Rotary Flexure and Tensile Pull Test • Vacuum and Cryogenic Test Ups

In-house Engineered Assembly & Installation Solutions With our composite expertise of manufacturing connectors, our understanding of tube and end connector performance and our decades of experience of swaging and accurate tube bending, Fluid Controls offers customers a complete end-toend in-house engineered supply, installation and pre-assembly solutions.

Our engineered installation services are offered by experienced professionals and include:

• In-house UTS, PMI and Rockwell & Vickers hardness testing Fluid Controls : Your Source for Brake Piping Connections At Fluid Controls, we Engineer Connections Everyday. Our corporate and product ethos is integrity and reliability and innovation, and we offer our customers unparalleled products and services to ensure a leak-free, reliable, “Fit and Forget” brake piping systems.

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• On-site connector fitment services: our expert resident team provides swaging services and ensures proper fitment of ferrules and performance of the connector

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Aurionpro has reached an agreement with Toshi Automatic Systems to buy majority ownership in the company.

Aurionpro has signed a definitive agreement with Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt. Ltd for acquiring 51 per cent stakes in tranches until June 2022, using a combination of subscription and acquisition.

With a strong focus on 'Make in India,' & Atmanirbhar Bharat, we believe the combined strength of Aurionpro and TASPL will be highly beneficial ", Chairman and CEO of Aurionpro, Paresh Zaveri, stated.

For INR 139.9 million, Aurionpro Solutions Ltd. has agreed to buy a 51 per cent ownership in Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt. Ltd. (TASPL), a manufacturer of transit business automation systems, industrial entrance and secured entrance products.

In conversation with Sanjeev Sachdev MD, TASPL. He exclaimed that TASPL and Aurionpro share the same vision of Mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. This acquisition will not only be benefiting both the companies but also revolutionize the sector. According to him, this initiative will also open new opportunities for other companies in India.

ATASPL will do projects globally and export Platform Screed Door (PSD), Automated fare collection (AFC), TVM etc.

According to the company, the acquisition will be made by using a combination of subscription and acquisition, including partly by subscribing to new TASPL equity and partly by acquiring the equity position from current shareholders.

Aurionpro Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd would be the company's new name (ATASPL). Internal accruals will be used to fund the transactions.

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“Digital Transformation can reduce Infrastructure construction costs by 30%.”

In the 1970s, major aerospace companies pioneered computer-aided 3-D modelling.

This transformed the way aircraft were designed and built and helped to improve the sector productivity by up to ten times.

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he construction sector has been slow in adopting process and technology innovations. Spending on information technology accounts for less than 1 per cent of revenues for construction whereas it is well above 3% in other industries.

Digitization transformation means moving away from paper and toward online, real-time sharing of information to ensure transparency and collaboration, timely progress and risk assessment, quality control, and, eventually, better and more reliable outcomes. The availability of low-cost mobile connectivity, including via tablets and handheld devices, has The Construction industry relies mainly on paper to manage its ushered in a new generation of “mobile-first” cloud-based crewprocesses and deliverables such as blueprints, design drawings, mobility apps that can be deployed, even on remote construction procurement equipment logs, daily progress reports, and punch sites, with real-time updates. These are commercially viable for lists etc. Due to the lack of digitization, information sharing is contractors and project owners of all sizes. delayed and may not be universal. Owners and contractors, therefore, often work from different versions of reality. Project The insights gained through the adoption of advanced owners and contractors often use different platforms that do analytics in construction projects can help to improve efficiency, not sync with one another. As a result, there is no single source timelines, and risk management. Advanced analytics helped a that provides an integrated, real-time view of project design, major London infrastructure project saved time and money cost, and schedule. when project leaders worked with a data-analytics company to produce a web-based adaptive-instrumentation-andOwners often believe that their responsibility ends when they monitoring system. The system absorbed field-sensor data, award contracts, forgetting that they pay the economic costs construction-progress data, and workforce and vehicle of delay. For their part, contractors often do only the minimum movements. Statistical analysis based on this information required to meet contractual terms, leaving substantial value helped project teams detect anomalies and identify potential on the table. This is the most significant cause of the industry’s risks—critical information for a dense and historically sensitive poor track record on innovation and the adoption of new city like London. technologies, tools, and approaches.

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Urban Transport and Climate Change: Role of rail-based transport system Urban Transport: An Introduction

on the city being considered. Some forms of individual mobility may be preferred, while others may be impaired.

The urban transport system can be defined as a set of transport infrastructures and modes that support urban movements • Freight Transportation. As cities are dominant centres of passengers and freight. In general, it expresses the level of of production and consumption, urban activities are accessibility. accompanied by large freight movements. These movements are characterised mainly by delivery trucks moving between Urban mobility or transport is organised into three broad industries, distribution centres, warehouses and retail activities, categories of collective, individual and freight transport. While and major terminals such as ports, rail yards, distribution centres passenger mobility is the result of individual decisions based and airports. In addition, the growth in e-commerce has been on different rationales, freight mobility is decided in tandem associated with an increase in parcel home deliveries. Freight between freight owners and transport service providers. mobility within cities tends to be overlooked but is part of the emerging field of urban logistics.

Urban areas are the most complex settings in which passenger and freight mobility is taking place. In a number of cases, Rapid urban development has increased passenger and freight passengers and freight movements are complementary, but mobility in urban areas across much of the globe. Mobility also sometimes they may compete for the use of available land and tends to involve longer distances, but evidence suggests that transport infrastructures: switching times have remained relatively similar over the last hundred years; on average, approximately 1 to 1.2 hours per day • Collective transport (public transit). The purpose of collective are spent. This means that commuting has gradually shifted to transport is to provide public mobility across specific parts of faster modes of transport and, as a result, more distances could the city. The systems are usually owned and operated by the be travelled using the same amount of time.

Agency, and access is open to all as long as the fare is paid; the reason why they are referred to as public transit. The efficiency Every form of urban mobility, whether it be walking, car or of public transit systems is based on transporting large numbers urban transit, has a level of fitness to meet mobility needs. of people and achieving economies of scale. It includes modes Various transport technologies and infrastructures have been such as trams, buses, trains, subways and ferries. implemented, resulting in a wide range of urban transport systems worldwide. There have been four general eras of urban • Individual Transportation. Includes any mode in which development in developed economies, each associated with a mobility is the result of personal choice and means such as different form of urban mobility, with a fifth phase unfolding. automobiles, walking, cycling, or motorcycles. Most people walk to satisfy their basic mobility, but this number varies depending

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ARTICLE or enabling participation in social and leisure activities, to name a few. As fossil fuels mainly power the sector, it is responsible for environmental externalities such as greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2016, the transport sector accounted for 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, an increase of 71 per cent over 1990 levels, with road transport accounting for 75 per cent of transport emissions. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions, it also contributes to traffic congestion, noise pollution and road accidents. Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region in recent decades has resulted in a corresponding increase in motorisation and, as a result, an increase in the ownership of two-and four-wheel motor vehicles, particularly in urban centres.

As a result, cities in the Asia-Pacific region are responsible for 75% of the region’s greenhouse gas emissions, which are set to increase due to rapid urbanisation. In the absence of integrated transport planning and in the context of rising income levels, privately owned two-wheelers and four-wheelers have become the preferred choice for daily transport in many cities in the region. This has put a strain on urban transport infrastructure, which in some cases has shown that it has not been able to keep pace with the increase in private vehicles.

Climate Change

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the largest proportion of the greenhouse gas emission basket covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Over the past three decades, transport carbon dioxide emissions have risen faster than all other sectors and are projected to rise faster in the future. From 1990 to 2004, emissions of carbon dioxide from the world’s transport sector increased by 36.5 per cent.

Over the same period, emissions from road transport increased by 29 per cent in industrialised countries and by 61 per cent in other countries.

Climate change is one of the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Human activity has led to widespread increases in global atmospheric concentrations of ‘greenhouse gases,’ including carbon dioxide ( CO2), methane (CH4 ) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Human activities primarily responsible for these increases include the use of fossil fuels, land-use changes such as deforestation and agriculture. As a result, greenhouse gas emissions are likely to be the main cause of current and The main sources of transport emissions are currently industrialised countries. However, the proportion of emissions future climate change. produced in developing countries is increasing rapidly, The effects of climate change include widespread melting of particularly in countries such as China , India and Indonesia. glaciers and ice caps, rising sea levels and changes in rainfall The transport sector’s global CO2 emissions are projected to patterns that are likely to lead to increased drought in some increase by 140 per cent from 2000 to 2050, with the largest regions. Heatwaves and extremely high temperatures are also increase in developing countries. The majority of transport fuel likely to become more common. Extreme weather events, emissions (76 per cent) come from road transport. Light Duty including hurricanes and typhoons, may become more intense, Vehicles (LDVs)—i.e. four-wheel vehicles, including cars, sports although it is not yet clear whether or not the frequency of these utility vehicles (SUVs), small passenger vans (up to 8 seats) and events will increase. These trends are expected to continue personal pick-up trucks — are the most important source. over the coming decades. Due to the relatively long time span Air travel produces around 12% of transport CO2 emissions and between emission and effects in the atmosphere. is growing rapidly. Various modes of transport contribute to However, if action is taken now, there is still a chance of limiting global warming by more than their direct CO2 emissions, e.g. by the worst effects beyond the middle of the century. Effects will upstream CO2 emissions from oil refineries, electricity used by vary greatly in different parts of the world. Effects are expected electric trains, and by increasing the climate force of aviation as to be stronger in the south, in developing countries whose a result of contrails and other effects. geography and lack of resources to adapt make them more In developing countries, particularly China, India, Latin America vulnerable. and other Asian countries, a rapid increase in two-wheeled vehicles is predicted. Between 2000 and 2050, two-wheeler fuel Urban Transport and Climate Change The transport sector plays a key role in society’s social and consumption is projected to increase by more than eight times, economic development. Life without access to modern transport increasing the proportion of road vehicle fuel consumption services is almost impossible today. Almost every human activity attributed to two-wheelers from 2% to 3%. is linked to the transport sector: connecting students to schools and universities, workers to their workplaces, selling consumers Use of Technology: Ways to reduce emissions from the

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each day, expelling only pure oxygen in return. This is achieved through a water filtration system’s innovative and creative use.

Air quality around the world has deteriorated considerably in Although they currently cost more than $100,000, the prototype the last century and a half. More than 4 million people die every in Peru has shown exciting results. Assuming these results can year due to ambient ( outdoor ) air pollution and harmful gases, be replicated, these supertrees will be a lifesaver for cities and such as SO2 (Sulphur Di-Oxide) and Carbon Mono-Oxide. Poor people around the world. air quality has a tangible impact on life around the world. Air pollution is currently on the rise in developing regions, while Home Air Pollution older countries are struggling to slow down. This concern is more vital than ever before. While air pollution is becoming an Furthermore, the impact of individual actions on air pollution urgent issue for modernity, the technology that can help reduce should not be underestimated. Just as Smog Free Towers it is moving forward faster. clean air at a city-wide level, anyone can help clean the air and promote healthier air quality at a more local level.

Here are some areas in which technology — new and old — is coming together to help solve this pressing problem.

Air Filters Automotives

By regularly replacing air quality filters in one’s home, one can create cleaner air in his home or apartment for all his family Energy-efficient cars have hit mainstream culture in the last to enjoy. Furthermore, installing eco-friendly, washable, and few decades. Cars that use less miles per gallon and run on reusable air filters can save time, money, and the environment. renewable energy alone have become increasingly popular. A more recent development is the Autonomous Car. Autonomous Air Purifiers cars are part of a movement led by Google and Uber, among other companies. In addition , some studies have estimated that Home air purifiers have also grown in popularity in recent years. shifting to autonomous vehicles could improve fuel efficiency These machines are designed to remove chemicals and odours by between 15% and 40%. and airborne allergens such as dust from the air in our homes or apartment. There are a number of different options that vary in The integration of self-driving cars would contribute less local efficacy, price, size and appearance. pollutants to the air and release less greenhouse gases than traditional cars. This positive change could have radically In conclusion, today many wonderful technologies build on older transformed air pollution. ones to improve the relationship of humanity to air pollution.

Although the road to better air quality is a long one, innovations It will surely be exciting to see how technology continues to through the automotive industry and air purification initiatives shape the automotive industry. Driverless cars will begin to should give us renewed hope for human ingenuity in the face of make an impact and we will continue researching, exploring seemingly insurmountable issues. and implementing more environmentally friendly sources of energy for our transport. In addition, one can directly invest in Other technological advances in public and urban transport this technology to further the goal of environmentally-conscious such as electric and CNG vehicles, Solar transport vehicles, BRTS automotive technology.

(Bus Rapid Transit System), Mono Rail, Metros, Under Ground Railways, HSR (High Speed Railways) are also adding to the Air Purification efforts of reducing carbon emissions from urban transport.

Many technological solutions focus solely on purifying our air Significant developments have also been observed in the use of and air quality. For example, the creation of “Smog Free Towers” the smart and intelligent ICT-based transport system (Internet and artificial trees has led to new technology initiatives.

Communication Technologies). The method involves the use of GPS and real-time tracking devices, which have helped reduce Smog Free Towers congestion and excessive traffic on the road, thereby helping to reduce the level of carbon emissions from the vehicles.

Smog has become increasingly relevant, significant and dangerous in urban environments. In response to this urgent Nowadays, extensive media campaigns and advertisements are matter, a Dutch design company has developed a “Smog Free also being used to make people aware of their role in bringing Tower,” which sucks in polluted air and emits clean, pure air. The and reducing carbon emissions. pollution extracted is then turned into jewellery. The first tower, installed in Rotterdam, has cleaned 3.5 million cubic metres of Rail Based Transport System air each day.

Combating emissions is a top priority for nations and Artificial Trees businesses. As a result, several countries have introduced targets to achieve net-zero gas emissions by 2050. This is in line An artificial tree is another great modern innovation. These with their commitment to global climate action under the Paris “supertrees” consume 200,000 cubic metres of polluted air Agreement, which sets out a global framework to avoid

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ARTICLE dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well monitoring can reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 10,000 below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. tonnes over the life of the system.

It must be noted that decarbonising economies is easier said than done. Transport is a particular problem. While most sectors of the Economy have improved their environmental performance, transport emissions are still rising.

Railways are the exception. In Europe, rail emissions have dropped dramatically, falling by more than 40% over the past 25 years. This is despite an 8.5% increase in freight traffic and a 37% increase in passenger journeys. This has been possible due to few contrasting features of railways outlined as under:

Traffic Management Systems: A digital Traffic Management System (TMS) keeps trains moving by predicting, preventing and resolving conflicts – boosting capacity and saving energy. The TMS is typically linked to digital signalling, which routes trains automatically. The next step: linking TMS with trains to optimise every journey. This technology adds to the carrying power of railways and delivers tangible results: a capacity increase of 20% can reduce indirect CO2 emissions by 200,000 tonnes per year.

Driver Advisory Systems: These help train drivers to cut power consumption by calculating and displaying the optimal train speed throughout the journey. Driver Advisory Systems also boost punctuality and reduce wear and tear. The beauty of this technology is that it offers a quick win – no integration with signalling is needed. The potential for energy savings is significant: a 15% reduction in train energy consumption can cut CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes per year.

Interlocking and train control: These are the bedrock of railway safety. They also unlock new capacity and save energy.

Advanced signalling is already widely deployed, such as the European Train Control System (ETCS). The latest version – ETCS Level 3 –shrinks the gap between trains so existing lines can handle more traffic. Rolling out ETCS Level 3 can cut CO2 emissions by 25,000 tonnes over the system’s lifetime.

Intelligent infrastructure monitoring: An intelligent infrastructure monitoring uses an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to monitor trackside assets and detect early signs of trouble. Maintenance teams are alerted automatically and assets repaired before they fail – boosting reliability. Multimodal journey tools is all about making low-carbon journeys easy and First, most rail traffic – 80% of it in Europe – is powered by pleasurable. electricity. Although there is still a long way to go before electricity production is 100% green, rail’s per-kilometre Mobility as a Service (MaaS) holds the key. MaaS provides a emissions continue to fall. A much can be thanked to global single digital platform for transport services, including rail, efforts for an ongoing generation mix shift from fossil fuels to metro, buses, ride-sharing and more. Route planning, ticketing renewable in rail-based transport systems. and payment are all provided via a convenient smartphone app.

These are solutions that can help rail transport fight climate Second, railways themselves are becoming more efficient. change and protect the planet for future generations. It should Better trains are one reason. But equally important are innovative also be noted that Rail-based transport is the most environmentcommand and control systems. These reduce carbon emissions friendly mass transport system due to the inherent gains it and increase the capacity and attractiveness of rail. provides in terms of energy efficiency and resource optimisation.

Railways are about 12 times more efficient in freight traffic and 3 Railways already play a vital role in providing low-carbon times more efficient in passenger traffic than road transport. As transport. But much more traffic will need to shift to rail if net- the Indian economy transitions, mobility will play a key role with zero emissions are to be achieved by 2050. In this context, few economic growth and sustainable development as twin goals. questions arise: how can extra passenger and freight traffic be It has been estimated that for the sustainable development of accommodated and how can rail improve its already impressive the Indian Economy, the inter-modal share of freight traffic by energy efficiency? rail should go up from the current share of 36% to 45% by 2030.

Accordingly, Indian Railways is gearing up for massive growth to Digital technologies hold the key. Advantages of frugal AI, increase inter-modal share by augmentation of its network and advanced automation and predictive analytics to deliver rolling stock fleet and increase in productivity. measurable performance enhancements can help rail transportation to a significant level bringing reasonable deliverables.

••• Smart trackside: Conventional signalling is energy-intensive.

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Future of Metro Rail in India

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etro rails are the most desirable infrastructures for the cities in India. They are known for facilitating people’s safe, quick, and easy movement. The transit system helps connect the hard-to-reach places with the rest of the city, which dissipates congestion as people reduce the usage of their vehicles. Moreover, with the inception of metro rail, the quality of life of people has also improved by providing more economic activities to the less influential segment of society. In this era of population explosion, the incoming of metro rail has proved to be a boon for society. With the pace with which Indian cities are getting populous, the Mass Rapid Transit Systems are the need of the hour.

The National Metro Rail Policy of 2017 has also advised the cities with a population of 20 lakhs or more to look for Mass rapid Transit Systems. Metro Rail is just one type of the MRTS, others being the: 1. Busways and bus rapid transit systems.

2. Light Rail Transit 3. Tramways 4. Regional Rail India is investing heavily in the country’s transport infrastructure, imitating the Western Transportation System. The prospects of the metro rail are pretty bright in India. Cities are witnessing fast growth in the economic domain, and the clear manifestation is the increased number of personal vehicles. The negative side of the coin is that it has resulted in severe congestion and an increase in the pollution level of a country. The remedying efforts are required in the public transportation system, and the most pressing need is the implementation of the MRTS. Metro rail has seen substantial growth in India in recent years, and the rate of growth is going to become twice or thrice in the coming years. The cities are facing the need for metro rail to meet daily mobility requirements. The metro rail encourages the walkable developmental pattern, which is also beneficial for society. The other merit of Metro rail is that it reduces cost and travelling time, which lowers the cost of production of goods and services, which significantly improves the city’s competitiveness.

The pollution level has also reduced with the maximum public transport usage, bringing down chronic diseases and resulting in public health benefits.

Planning and implementation of Metro rail Projects: State government is the sole authority responsible for the Urban Development as the matter comes under the state list. That’s why it becomes necessary for the State Governments to make their regions more advanced and developed without hurting the economic sentiments of the people. Urban transport is inseparable and intricately connected with the issues of Urban development. Therefore, it has been argued that a System approach should be followed while implementing Metro rail transport infrastructure.

Zones, which are superimposed with a matching transport network. While treating the Urban area as a system and the followed interaction among the traffic, transport, and land use help predict future requirements and then evaluate the other alternative modes for the most optimum mobility plan for the city. Metro Rails should be planned and executed, keeping in mind their longer uture perspective. They are a high-capacity transport system, suitable for the growing cities having a future increase in population over several years.

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ARTICLE mobility, which catalyzes economic development and improves a city’s livability. That’s why it is pretty essential to assess the economic and social viability of the proposed project. The internal economic rate of return for the approval of any metro rail project should be either 14% or above. Moreover, the State Governments must operationalize UMTA in the city within a year for all those metro rail projects taken with the help of Central Assistance. The State Governments are responsible for supporting the metro rail projects to ensure financial sustainability.

6000 passengers per km.

Metro rails are needed because of the following reasons: 1. The most efficient transportation system is space occupancy, energy consumption, and numbers transported.

2. They are very high-capacity carriers, transporting many people during peak hours.

3. Unlike buses and other modes of public transportation, metro rails are eco-friendly, cause much less sound pollution, and have no air pollution.

4. They possess greater traffic capacity. It carries as much traffic as seven lanes of bus traffic and 24 lanes of car traffic.

5. It reduces the journey time from 50% to 75%.

6. The usage of metros should be promoted more and more as it helps in reducing the levels of greenhouse gases.

7. The number of road accidents has also gone down drastically as the people have chosen the Metro. Speeding usually happens when people are late for their work.

8. Metro provides air-conditioned travelling with the best comfort at relatively cheap rates.

Social Impact of the Metro Rail: All members of the society, irrespective of their caste, religion, financial status, can travel, which enhances the social integrity of the country. The necessity of a driving license is also eliminated to a great extent. It has come as a blessing in disguise for those who cannot drive or ride.

M oreover, Metro rails have become a status symbol for any state to prove its development. With the coming of the Metro, women can reach jobs situated at a greater distance as the Metro provides a safer and quicker mode of travel between the home and workplace. This mode of transport provides safety to women and other vulnerable sections of society, including the physically disabled and elders. There is also a coach reserved for the female commuters and seats for the PWD. The metros also motivate the passengers to use public transport more and more by creating residential, leisure, and commercial spaces in the metro stations. As a result, the commutation becomes much more accessible, and the project’s financial viability also improves.

The economic impact of the Metro Rail: Mass Transit Development improves the usefulness and efficiency of the Public Transit system, which results in increased business for commercial developments and helps improve the country’s economy. Public Transit systems offer considerable savings in materials, labour, energy over other private transit systems.

In addition, they have very efficient engines to carry large capacities, which helps in saving fuels.

Environmental impacts: Mass transit is more eco-friendly than other public transports. Private vehicles emit twice as much carbon monoxide and other greenhouse gases as Public Transport. With the coming of public transport, the number of cars on the road reduced, reducing the level of pollution in the Metros are essential in India to provide the last mile connectivity, city. which the feeder buses have failed to provide. The most considerable lacunae of the metro companies are that they Future Challenges for Metro Rail in India are bothered mainly with the transportation of the passenger from one platform to another, but how they reach that platform In India, metro rail defines the city’s development and growth, has never been their concern. This problem got resolved by the but still, there are specific challenges that the city and its Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), which introduced the residents need to overcome to ensure a holistic benefit. First, idea of a Public-Private partnership. It also looked to develop the skyline and the city’s urban form get distorted due to the Metro in a very comprehensive manner and not in isolation. the widespread network of concrete viaducts. This can be Still, some cities witness extreme ridership in buses because addressed by taking the Metro to the underground. Secondly, they don’t have any alternative public transportation system. the issue of land acquisition troubles the low and middle groups Forex, the ridership in Indore Bus Rapid Transit System is around and disrupts their livelihoods. Finally, the construction phase

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ARTICLE disturbs the peace and tranquillity of the residents. Again, taking metros to the underground is the solution to the problem as it will minimize the need for land acquisition and reduce the people’s inconvenience during construction.

As the Metro enhances the values of the property and boosts up the economic activities, it consequently enhances the government’s revenue at various levels. According to the Tax Increment Financing Model, this growth in the revenue should be utilized in the funding of the metro projects. With the help Moreover, the financial viability of any metro rail project of this model, the collected funds can be used effectively depends on the accuracy of the traffic demand forecasts and for infrastructure projects without necessarily raising the tax the ridership estimation. These projects also guide the socio- rates. This would strengthen the local economy by providing economic and environmental appraisal against the project’s additional revenues by way of development charges. cost estimation. Unfortunately, most of these forecasts often led to inaccurate or misleading pictures about the project.

Our Leaders View: Thirty-four metro rail projects are under implementation across Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India: the country, with a cumulative length of nearly 1230 km. In addition, the ministry has received proposals for another 16 projects with a cumulative length of 638km comprising Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, etc. Expansion and development are the need of the hour, which no State Government can afford to neglect. Some examples of the recently completed metro projects are as follows: Important figures Operational Routes: 707.61 km Under Construction Routes: 505.25 km Approved Routes: 471.54 km Proposed Routes: 1045 km Interesting Facts about Metro Rail Project:Oldest (First) Metro Rail System: Kolkata Metro Newest Metro Rail System: Nagpur Metro Largest Metro System: Delhi Metro (347 km) Smallest Metro System: Ahmedabad Metro (6 km) Busiest (Highest Ridership) Metro System: Delhi Metro

“Clean public transport is top priority for Modi Govt. The number of cities with metro rail increased to 18 from 5 in the last 5 years.

The aim is to increase it to 25 cities by 2025,” Said on Nov 2, 2021, at UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt of India:

As the Metro enhances the values of the property and boosts up the economic activities, it consequently enhances the government’s revenue at various levels. According to the Tax Increment Financing Model, this growth in the revenue should be utilized in the funding of the metro projects. With the help of this model, the collected funds can be used effectively for infrastructure projects without necessarily raising the tax rates. This would strengthen the local economy by providing additional revenues by way of development charges.

Smallest Metro System: Ahmedabad Metro (6 km) Busiest (Highest Ridership) Metro System: Delhi Metro 1. Lucknow Metro is the most expensive metro rail project in Uttar Pradesh. Its first phase got operational in the year 2017.

2. Kochi Metro: It also got completed recently. Kochi is the fastest developing city in Kerala and has an international airport, “Metro Rail is emerging as the green and preferred sustainable harbour, and now the Metro. mode of urban commute in India. Today, we have 733 kms operational in 18 cities, 1046 kms are under construction in 16 3. Hyderabad Metro: It got operationalized in July 2017. Trail runs cities, and 6 proposals are under evaluation,” said on Nov 25, 2021 have started on the Miyapur to SR Nagar stretch. while the flagged off the Magenta Line’s driverless operations.

4. Some proposed and upcoming metro projects are Pune, Patna, Bhopal, Indore, Meerut, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Vijayawada, etc.

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ARTICLE Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India:

Mr. Sanjeev Sachdev, Managing Director at Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd., said:

Metros are significant as they increase the connectivity among far off places, which will surely enhance the integration and provide economic benefits to the citizenry. The expansion of RRTS is also helping in intra and intercity connectivity. It will also lead to the development of the area by increasing the services of the hotel industry, service industry, etc., enhancing the communication process.

Moreover, Metro will become the backbone of development shortly.

The government provides every support to the domestic industrialists so that Indians can become internally “Metro has played an important role in making urban developed. The initiatives transportation safe, convenient, fast and accessible. Metro is like Atmanirbhar Bharat and ‘Make in India’ are a step towards the need of urban transport and after 25 years from today when boosting the domestic market of India. The contribution of 100 years of independence will be completed then metro will ‘Make in India’ is mandatory in every project of India. Toshi have achieved expansion in at least 100 cities of the country Automatic Systems Pvt. Ltd has also got a golden chance of extending the network up to 5,000 kilometers.” Said on Oct 7, contributing to Kanpur Metro.

2021, during the three-day ‘New Urban India Conclave, 2021’ in Lucknow at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan.

Mr. V R Sharma, Managing Director, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Said:

Industries Views: Mr. J. K. Jain, Business Unit Head, Railways, Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), Said: “Metro Rail has been widely accepted as an alternative to mass transport in urban India because of its huge population, heightened vehicular traffic and increasing pollution. Metro in India will continue to become a dominant mode of transport in future. Additionally, other modes of Urban Transport like rapid rail, light rail etc. are also gaining traction. Nearly 750 kms of metro lines are operational in various cities in India and is very soon expected to cross the 2000 km mark with a series of metro projects under different phases across the country. The government has supported the Metro and Rail sector by way of business-friendly policies and financial support. The Government’s “Make in India” initiative provides big boost to the domestic players. The substantial increase in the budgetary support for Rail and Metro sectors in the last budget provide huge support to the sector. KPTL is also trying to enter into the Metro Rail projects especially the track and civil packages. We are building our capabilities in the core areas. We believe that going forward advanced technology and digitization will be the game changers”.

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“At least 100 cities and 20 satellite towns will be connected by Metro. For Example, Delhi-Palwal, Delhi-Dadri Delhi-Meerut, Delhi-Panipat etc. Traffic congestion is not the reason for metro connectivity; instead, reducing carbon emission is more important.

The ratio of commuters per car is meagre, 101 people per 101 cars, which is a significant source of pollution. In Tokyo, people use public transport and not their vehicles. Indians also need to learn from the Japanese. The government policies are still not industry-friendly, and more reforms are needed in the government’s outlook to cater to the needs of industries. JSPL is supplying to Chennai metro, Kolkata Metro, Pune Metro etc., but still, the need of the hour is the effective implementation of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

Conclusion: The pace with which the population of India is increasing along with the government’s model of development, in such scenario, it’s pretty impossible to neglect the Mass Rapid Transit System especially metro rail. Without discrimination based on caste, religion, class, etc., the air-conditioned journey is best to promote integration in a heterogeneous and diverse country like India. The amazing fact is that it suits even the cheap pockets of middle- and lower-income groups. For a

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land acquisition, disruption of the skyline and urban system, tax handling, etc., need to be handled precisely and efficiently. The success and failure of any developmental project depend on the attitude of a government with the cooperation of the citizens.

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Metro rail is advantageous compared to other public transports like Buses because of its carrying capacity. From societal, economic and environmental points of view also metro rail has proved beneficial for humanity. But what is important here is the right approach of the government as the Metro is a boon and bane at the same time. It depends on the approach and how one takes it. The problems associated with the metros, like

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Cruising for Speed: High-Speed Rail Projects in India High-speed Rail (HSR) in India is currently under construction and the country does not have high-speed rail corridors, or lines operating at over 200 km/h (120 mph) presently under UIC definition. A total of twelve corridors are planned and one of the corridor which links Mumbai and Ahmedabad is under construction. As of 2021, the fastest train of India is Vande Bharat Express with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) which it attained during a trial run.

While the fastest operating train is Gatimaan Express with a top operating speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). The first highspeed railway corridor of length 508 km is currently under construction between Mumbai and Ahmedabad which would have a top operational speed of 320 km/h (200 mph) along the western coast. The corridor will use Standard gauge line and will be built with Shinkansen technology. It is expected to carry passengers between the two cities in just three hours and the ticket prices are expected to be cheaper than aeroplanes i.e. Rs. 2,500 – Rs.3,000. This project which was initially targeted for completion by December 2023, is now expected to be completed by 2028, owing to COVID Pandemic and land acquisition concerns for the section which falls in Maharashtra. However, a portion of this line is planned to be opened by 2026.

History

which was running at twice the speed of Rajdhani Express. With the initiation of various electrification projects in the 1970s on the trunk routes, the electric locomotives soon began to replace their Diesel counterparts. The WAP-1 electric locomotive broke the record to be the fastest locomotive in India during the 1980s, touching a maximum speed of 160 km/h during the trial runs and was certified for commercial operations at 140 km/h. The first service to reach a maximum speed of 140 km/h was WAP-1 hauled Shatabdi Express from New Delhi to Jhansi in 1989.

After Indian railways realised that the DC powered locomotives would soon be overtaken by AC ones, they introduced the AC powered WAP-5 class locomotives, a first of its kind in India.

These locomotives were imported to serve the purpose of services on fast, short trains like the Shatabdi Express. They also featured fully suspended traction motors reducing the impact on tracks and allowing faster speeds. The first batch of these locomotives arrived in India in 1995 and was set to operate at speeds of 130 km/h. During the trial runs, this locomotive reached a record speed of 184 km/h which made it the fastest locomotive in India.

Indian railways achieved the next breakthrough in the late 2010s when the WAP-5 hauled Gatimaan Express became the fastest commercially operated semi-high-speed train in India, in April 2016, with a maximum operational speed of 160 km/h. Two years later, Indian railways saw another breakthrough as they successfully developed the first indigenously built, semi-highspeed, EMU train, the Vande Bharat Express. This train attained India made its tryst with high-speed rail by inaugurating the a speed of 180 km/h during the trial run and was designed to Howrah Rajdhani Express back in March 1969, five years after run at a maximum speed of 200 km/h, but due to the speed Japan inaugurated Shinkansen, the world’s first high-speed rail

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FEATURED PROJECT limitations on old tracks, the train’s operational speed is restricted to 130 km/h.

The feasibility study for the Chennai-Bengaluru high-speed rail corridor was completed by Germany in November 2018. The study found that the route was feasible. The proposed corridor Initial Proposals would be 435 km long and would have an end-to-end travel time of 2 hours and 25 minutes with trains operating at a speed One of the first proposals to introduce high-speed trains in of 320 km/h. The study proposed constructing 84% of the track India was mooted in the mid-1980s by then Railway Minister on viaducts, 11% underground and the remaining 4% at-grade.

Madhavrao Scindia. A high-speed rail line between Delhi and The current fastest train on the Chennai-Bengaluru route, the Kanpur via Agra was proposed. An internal study found the Shatabdi Express, completes the journey in 7 hours. proposal to not be viable at that time due to the high cost of construction and the inability of passengers to bear much Different Countries higher fares than those for normal trains. In a feasibility study published in 1987, RDSO and JICA estimated the construction France : In February 2014, Henri Poupart-Lafarge of Alstom, costs to be Rs.4.9 crore per km, for a line dedicated to 250–300 manufacturer of trains used on TGV in France, stated that India km/h trains. In 2010, the 1987-estimated cost, inflated at 10% a is at least 5–10 years away from high-speed trains. He suggested year, would be Rs.43.9 crore per km (US$9.5 million/km). The that the country should first upgrade the infrastructure to railways instead introduced Shatabdi trains which ran at 140 handle trains travelling at speeds of 100–120 km/h (62–75 mph). km/h.

In 2017, the French National Railways (or SNCF) proposed to upgrade the Shatabdi train track between Delhi and Chandigarh Further Developments to run the trains at a maximum speed of 220 km/h. This was expected provide hands-on expertise for Indian Railways to The Indian Ministry of Railways’ white-paper “Vision 2020”, implement Semi-High speed trains across India, specifically submitted to The Parliament of India on 18 December running Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains at maximum speed 220+ 2009, envisaged the implementation of regional high- km/h with average speed of 150 km/h. speed rail projects to provide services at 250–350 km/h, and planning for corridors connecting commercial, tourist, China : Feasibility study of running semi-high-speed trains on and pilgrimage hubs. Six corridors were identified for the 500 km Chennai–Mysore section was submitted by the technical studies on setting up of high-speed rail corridors: China Railway Group Limited (CREEC) to the Indian Railway Delhi–Chandigarh–Amritsar, Pune-Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Board. It envisions reducing travel time from the existing 7 hours Hyderabad-Warangal-Vijayawada-Chennai, Howrah–Haldia, to 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Chennai-Bengaluru-Coimbatore-Kochi-Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi-Agra-Kanpur-Lucknow-Varanasi-Patna. These high-speed Germany : The German finance ministry had agreed to finance rail corridors were planned to be built as elevated corridors. a government feasibility study into a high-speed rail link between Chennai and Mysore. It had also discussed a project to Feasibility studies modernise the Chennai–Hyderabad route.

Multiple pre-feasibility and feasibility studies have been done or are in progress.

The consultants for pre-feasibility study for four corridors are: • Systra France’s Company for Delhi-Panipat-AmbalaChandigarh-Ludhiana-Jalandhar-Amritsar,

Germany is also conducting a feasibility study for running trains at a speed of about 300 km/h on the 450 km long Chennai– Mysuru route. A pre-feasibility study was already completed in 2016 by the consortium of consultants comprising DB E&C, Intraplan Consult and Ingenieurburo Vossing.

Spain : In 2016, there were plans to run Spain’s Talgo trains in Delhi–Mumbai route. During trial run, these trains reached • Systra, Italferr and RITES Limited for Pune – Mumbai – the Talgo train reached a peak speed of 150 km/h (93 mph), Ahmedabad, observing laid-down speed cautions and halting at the usual stoppages as the Mumbai Rajdhani, Talgo clocked an average • British firm Mott MacDonald for Delhi-Agra-Lucknow- speed of 117.5 km/h (73.0 mph). The Mumbai Rajdhani took 15 Varanasi-Patna hours and 50 minutes at an average speed of 87.7 km/h (54.5 mph). This was later rejected by the Indian government since • INECO, PROINTEC, Ayesa for Howrah-Haldia the trains were not suited for Indian tracks and since they could not reach their maximum speed. Instead, the government • Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Oriental indigenously manufactured the Vande Bharat Express or Train Consultancy along with Parsons Brinckerhoff India for Chennai- 18 as a part of its Make in India campaign. It achieved a top Vijayawada-Dornakal-Kazipet-Hyderabad speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) during trial runs.

In September 2013, an agreement was signed in New Delhi to complete a feasibility study of high-speed rail between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, within 18 months. The study estimated a total project cost of 500 million Yen with the cost to be shared 50:50 by Japan and India.

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The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) was established in February 2016 with the mission of financing, constructing, maintaining, and managing all high-speed rail tracks in India.

The Mumbai – Ahmedabad route is the first to be chosen for implementation (with Japanese assistance via Shinkansen (bullet train) technology), so NHSRCL was formed with equity participation by the Central Government through the Ministry of Railways and the state governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The following is a detailed summary of all Indian high-speed rail systems that are now under construction (ongoing), approved (coming), or proposed (planned).

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) project is a 508.17-kilometer High-Speed Rail line that will connect Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via 12 stops, at a cost of Rs. 1.1 lakh crore (US$15 billion).

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) is carrying out the project with a 50-year Rs.88,087 crore (US$12 billion) loan from Japan at a 0.1 percent interest rate, with repayments beginning 15 years after the line is operational. The current deadline for the project is December 2023.

Except in Mumbai, where the line will be built underground using three giant Tunnel Boring Machines, trains on the line will travel at a speed of 320 km/h on an elevated bridge 10-15 metres above the ground (TBM). The line will travel for around 2 kilometres under the sea at Thane Creek between Mumbai and Thane stations.

The line’s rolling stock will be Shinkansen E5 trains, which can travel at a top speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) and have a maximum operational speed of 320 km/h (200 mph).

Key Figures • Operational Routes: 0 km • Under Construction Routes: 324.67 km • Approved Routes: 183.50 km • Proposed Routes: 6668 km

On September 14, 2017, the prime ministers of India and Japan laid the foundation stone for the project, after which work on a 4000-employee training centre in Vadodara began. The Indian government set an August 15, 2022 deadline, but it will not be met due to land acquisition concerns (825 hectares are required), mostly in Maharashtra.

Construction on the housing structures at the Vadodara Training Centre is complete as of May 2020, while work on the Sabarmati HSR Terminal Station is begun. On February 10, 2021, work on the main-foundation line’s began with the pouring of concrete.

List of High Speed Rail Projects in India

Key Figures Operational: 0 km India’s high speed rail corridors are planned to run along major Under Construction: 324.67 km expressways, national highways, greenfield areas, and may pass Approved: 183.501 km through arterial roads of the intermediate city road network for Elevated: 468 km high speed rail connectivity between different cities along the Underground: 27 km (2 km under sea at Thane Creek) | Atcorridor.

Grade: 13 km Details about first under construction Indian Bullet Train Project

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FEATURED PROJECT System Specifications • Maximum Speed: 350 kmph • Operational Speed: 320 kmph • Average Speed: 250 kmph • Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435mm • Signalling: ETCS Level-2 of ERTMS • Rolling Stock: 24 trains x 10 coaches • Train Capacity: 750 passengers • Traction: 25 KV AC overhead catenary (OHE) • Safety: Urgent Earthquake Detection and Alarm System (UrEDAS) for automatic breaking in case of an earthquake Project Cost: Rs. 1.1 lakh crore Funding Pattern / Sources • Government. of Japan (JICA): Rs. 88000 crore • Government of India: Rs. 17,000 crore • Governments of Maharashtra & Gujarat: Rs. 5000 crore Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR Route Information • Length: 508.17 km • Type: Elevated, Underground & At-Grade • Depots: Sabarmati Rail Depot, Surat Rail Depot and Thane Rail Depot • Number of Stations: 12 • Station Names: Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand/Nadiad, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR Operational Plan The line’s Operational Control Centre (OCC) will be located at Sabarmati. Trains will be operated with 2 types of services for riders – • High Speed (2.58 hour journey): Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Ahmedabad (Kalupur) – Anand – Vadodara – Bharuch – Surat – Bilimora – Vapi – Boisar – Virar – Thane – Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex) • Rapid High Speed (2.07 hour journey): Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) – Vadodara – Surat – Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex) Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR Fares (Prices) The fare structure is yet to be finalized but is expected to be 1.5 times the existing first class AC fare on the Indian Railways’ current service. The line’s official fare structure, prices and rules are expected to be finalized closer to the start of commercial operations.

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FEATURED PROJECT Other Major Developments in High Speed Rail Network in the Country

operated automatically. On 24 May 2017, The first line was opened from Mumbai to Goa. On 1 March 2019, second Tejas Express of the country was flagged off between Chennai and Diamond Quadrilateral project Madurai by the Prime minister. A third route from Lucknow to Delhi was inaugurated on 4 October 2019. This became the The Diamond Quadrilateral high-speed rail network project is set India’s first train which was operated by private operators, IRCTC, to connect the four major metro cities of India namely: Chennai, a subsidiary of Indian Railways. A fourth line from Mumbai and Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. President of India mentioned in Ahmedabad is also operated by IRCTC was inaugurated on the his address to the joint session of Parliament on 9 June 2014 17 January 2020. that the new Government was committing to build the dream project. Although the route is not yet planned, the alignment could follow the existing Golden Quadrilateral railway line which links other major cities.

Diamond Quadrilateral project’s proposed and probable lines

Vande Bharat Express: In 2019, the Vande Bharat Express (Train-18) was inaugurated between Delhi and Varanasi with a top operating speed of 180 km/h (110 mph). However, due to the speed limit of railway track of routes, the speed has Semi-High-Speed Rail been restricted to 130 km/h (81 mph). It was made by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Indian The various Semi-High-Speed Rail Services is also under government’s Make in India campaign. In October 2019, the progress in India. The details as under: second Vande Bharat Express was opened from Delhi to Katra.

With success in the initial two lines, the government plans on Gatimaan Express: In 2016, the Gatimaan Express was built rolling out 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting over between Delhi and Agra with a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). 40 cities.

This became India’s first Semi-high-speed train.[51] Due to low occupancy, Indian Railways first extended this train from Agra to Tejas Rajdhani Express: Indian Railways started to upgrade Gwalior on 19 February 2018 and then to Jhansi on 1 April 2018. Rajdhani Coaches to Tejas coaches. This replaced its traditional With the great success of Gatimaan Express, the Indian Railways LHB Rajdhani coaches On 15 February 2021, The Agartala plans to start additional semi-high speed services along with Rajdhani Express was upgraded with Tejas livery Sleeper the Delhi - Bhopal / Chandigarh / Kanpur routes shortly. coaches. On 19 July 2021, the Mumbai Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas class smart Coaches. On 1 September 2021 the Rajendra Nagar Patna Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas rakes. This increased the speed of the train to 130 km/h.

The train can travel at a top speed of 160 km/h.

Super-High-Speed Rail Maglev Indian Railways is exploring the possibility of super-speed, also called ultra-high-speed, rail network in India. The Railway Ministry’s vision was to make rolling stock the driver for India’s shift from being a technology importer to a manufacturer and developer, by becoming a designer for future rolling stock technology.

Tejas Express: On 22 May 2017, the Tejas Express was built, featuring modern onboard facilities with doors which are Maglev technology has consistently been shown to be more

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FEATURED PROJECT the current one, should support passenger and freight traffic. In February 2019, a train model based upon MagLev systems was unveiled by scientists from Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology for a speed of 600 km per hour. In September 2020, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited signed a pact with SwissRapide AG to bring MagLev metro systems in India.

Hyperloop

than double the cost of “standard steel-to-steel bullet trains” and thus has been a major economic hindrance to the beginning of any construction of the Chuo Shinkansen in Japan.

The Andhra Pradesh state government has decided to build its metro train system in major cities using the Maglev technology.

The Changsha Maglev system was studied by a team to gain better understanding of running the metro using Maglev.

Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Amaravati metro railway systems will be built using low speed Maglev train systems. It is expected make the industrial sector in the Andhra Pradesh the most cost efficient and exports competitive in world market by reducing the logistics cost for the transport of people and freight. Maglev based metro systems improve the quality of life in cities and provide efficient, high-speed rail systems to generate far higher levels of economic output. This is expected There is no currently operational hyperloop system in the to create an industrial base, hands-on expertise and lower costs world today, Although there has been human testing. Speed for Maglev in India. projections depend on significant engineering advances, and have not yet been observed.

Kochi Metro explored using the South Korean Maglev technology used in the Incheon Airport Maglev, but it was not Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop fully operational in 2011. So, Kochi Metro opted for wheeledtrain set technology for initial routes. But, future routes may use It is a proposed 1,000 km/h hyperloop system that will take 14 Maglev technology. minutes compared to the current 3 hours to commute between these two cities while carrying 10,000 commuters per hour India may build its future metro train systems using Maglev (5,000 in each direction). Hyperloop One, the firm proposing the as it has faster acceleration and deceleration than traditional route, believes that it is feasible and can be made operational metro systems. China is building new lines for Beijing Metro and by 2026 as per its Detailed Project Report submitted to Pune Changsha Metro using Maglev technology to retain Chinese Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) in cost competitiveness in the world market by reducing the January 2018. Hyperloop One propose three possible terminal transportation time and cost. end-points options in Mumbai, namely Dadar, Santacruz and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Currently, Earlier in 2016, Indian Railways announced a seminar with ultra- 3,00,000 people commute daily between these two cities daily high-speed train manufacturers to explore the possibility of in 1,10,000 vehicles (including 80,000 cars and 6,000 buses). introducing an ultra-high-speed train system on a public–private partnership basis. The corporation has issued an Expression Vijayawada-Amaravathi Hyperloop of Interest (EOI) to global investors to implement an over500-kilometre-per-hour rail system. Transport infrastructure The Andhra Pradesh state government is currently studying the (including stations, platforms, tracks, signal systems, fare feasibility of the project and if introduced, the 40 km distance structures and timetables) would be developed by private between the two cities can be covered in just six minutes. firms; Indian Railways would handle land-related issues, and the AP Economic Development Board (AP-EDB) and US-based revenue would be shared. The new railway system, parallel to Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) have signed a

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FEATURED PROJECT memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the same. Andra Pradesh already has decided to build its metro train systems using Maglev technology and has sent the study teams to China for practical study of the operational Maglev based metro train systems.

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externalities of high-speed rail.

Unlike diesel/petrol and aviation fuel used by vehicles and aeroplanes, which is mostly imported, HSR transportation would be powered by indigenous electric power. This will help India’s economy by reducing its reliance on foreign petroleum.

According to a study undertaken by academics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the University of Hamburg, it was found that communities connected to a new high-speed line witnessed an increase in GDP of at least 2.7 percent when compared to their neighbours who were not on the route. Their research also discovered that increasing market access via high-speed rail is linked to an increase in GDP: for Conclusion every 1% increase in market access, GDP rises by 0.25 percent.

Their investigation concentrated on the Cologne-Frankfurt The project garnered a lot of attention once it was announced, route, which opened in 2002 and runs trains at a speed of 300 and it was thought to help India join the elite group of countries kilometres per hour. with high-speed rail capabilities, but it also drew criticism from rail enthusiasts and other specialists. It is stated that when the NHSRCL, the implementing agency of high-speed rail projects Shinkansen technology was developed in Japan in the 1960s, in India also wants to improve the share of modal transportation it took on air transport, which at the time was not as advanced systems in intercity travel by introducing High-Speed Rail. Its as it is now, and was a huge success. However, in today’s world, goal is to divert/introduce passenger traffic from three different where the aircraft industry has evolved in leaps and bounds in directions. The economy-based demand growth, which is linked terms of reducing fuel consumption, safety, improved engines, to the trends of Indian economic growth, under the assumption and efficiency, the bullet train may not be feasible. The ticket that the more wealthy the people are, the more they travel; and prices are also claimed to be about identical to those for air the induced demand, which is based either “directly” on the travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. generalised travel cost, or “indirectly” on modifications of the travel route. The agency further plans to service up to 17,900 Critics further point out that the ‘White Elephant’ project is passengers per day in each way at first, with that number rising funded by a loan, which not only makes it difficult to generate to 92,900 passengers per day in each direction by 2053. a profit, but also shifts the burden of repayment to future generations in India.

Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One, has signed a MoU with Karnataka government to conduct a feasibility study for the route between Bangalore and Chennai. According to its sponsors, such a Hyperloop will reduce the travel time to 20 minutes between the two cities.

It is also said that places like as Bilimora, Bharuch, and Surat are currently languishing due to the lack of high-speed rail connectivity. The opponents go on to say that while India is capable of building bullet trains, it cannot afford them in their current form. Instead, India may focus on improving its ageing railway system by expanding current metro systems in Tier 1 cities and building new ones in Tier 2 cities.

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The critics end by stating that India, with the support of its youthful and massive youth population, can invest in future technologies like as Maglev in the same way that Japan constructed the Shinkansen in the 1960s. They go on to say that India has already demonstrated its scientific capability with the Mangalyaan mission, which cost less than a Hollywood film, and that it can now use its vast pool of scientists and engineers to design a modern technology that can mimic the Shinkansen’s success in Japan.

Another group of specialists, on the other hand however, claims that the installation of High-Speed Rail will bring a slew of social and economic benefits. High-speed rail has done wonders for ordinary individuals in Japan, Europe, and China, as it provides high-speed connectivity between numerous towns and cities.

Economic travel, lower CO2 emissions, comparatively less land required than a six-lane freeway for the same passenger capacity, and employment generation due to increased economic activity and speedier connection are all positive

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Restoration Of R.V.N.L. Trial Trench At D.H. Road For Metro Railway Project From Majerhat To Khidirpur Under Br-Ix.

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18-12-2021

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Standard Gauge Ballastless Track For The Elevated Section Of Reach 3 And Underground Section Of Reah 4 Of Pune Metro Rail Project.

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Construction Of Tunnelling Works Including Testing And Commissioning For Double Line High Speed Railway Using Tunnel Boring Machine (Tbm) And New Austrian Tunnelling Method (Natm) Between Mumbai Underground Station At Bandra-Kurla Complex (Mahsr Km. 0.773) And Shilphata (Mahsr Km. 21.150) In The State Of Maharashtra For The Project For Construction Of MumbaiAhmedabad High Speed Rail

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02-03-2022

Provision Of Indian Railway Kavach ( Formerly Known As Train Collison Avoidance System) (Ir Kavach) Over Ndls-Pwl, Ex.Tkj-Cpyz & Lko-Ex.Cnb Sections Of Northern Railway Including Provision For Double Distant Along With Interlocking Of Required Block Section Lcs In Lko-Ex.Cnb Section & Provision Of Stm4 / Telecom Towers At Stations Wherever Not Available In Ndls-Pwl & Ex.Tkj-Cpyz Sections Along With Loco Tcas Fitment Works In 106 Nos. Of 160kmph Electric Locos In Connection With Achieving Speeds .....

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Supply Of 3 Quires Register (Hard Bound) Size 229mm X 324 Mm (C 4) As Per Is 5195/1969, Creamwove Paper Of Minimum 60 Gsm As Per Is 1848/1991. Ruling To Be Done In Blue Colour And The Top Size Margin , Shall Be In Red Colour For Copy Rule The Distance Between Horizontal Lines Shall Be 9 Mm And For Margin On Side And Top Approximately 30 Mm With Light Indian Railway Logo Size 100 Mm X 100 Mm In Centre On Each Sheet With Central Railray Written At Bottom. No Of Pages = 288 Per Register.Art Work Of.....

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Supply,Installation,Testing And Commissioning Of Diesel Engine 500kva (336 Kw) For Power Car With Power And Control Panel To Rdso Specification No Rdso/Pe/Spec/Ac/0084-2008-Rev-1 Or Latest. Manufacturer Shall Ensure That Engine Supplied To Indian Railway Must Be Complying To Latest Applicable Cpcb Norms For Emission On The Date Of Supply. The Supplied Engine Shall Be Installed In Existing Power Car Equpied With Kta 19g5 Engine.

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