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Narendra Shah Managing Editor

Dear Readers Things have been changing for the last couple of months. Indeed change is the greatest reality and everything tends to change. Nothing in the world is permanent, neither our lives nor world. Everything we see around ourselves is temporary. The same is true with the Coronavirus Pandemic. The pandemic too is not going to remain forever.

As the situations improve and the market gets some boost, the union budget announced by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharan on February 1, 2021, has given a new hope to the Rail and Metro industries. The railways has received an amount of Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore out of which Rs 1,07,100 crore is for capital expenditure only which will further give a boost to the Railways. The Metros also have received a huge response in the budget and in fact the metro projects are Going to work as the backbone of the urban transit system of the country in the years to come.

We are featuring analysis of metro, railway & RRTS budget allocation in union budget. in this issue of our magazine. The technology is superior to the bullet train technology and as a nation, we are aspiring to get the new technology functional soon in our country.

Recently, the first driverless train was inaugurated by PM Modi and with this, the magenta line of the DMRC has become the one which has started driverless operations in India. There are many other Metro Corporations who are aspiring to adopt the new technology and it may happen in next few years.

Chennai Metro Rail becomes India's 3rd Largest Metro Network with the opening of 9 Km Phase 1 Extension on Feb 14, 2021. From 45.1 kms, the entire Chennai Metro network with 2 lines has become 54.15 km long.

We are committed to providing uninterrupted services to our readers. We hope for a longer collaboration with you all.

Narendra Shah Managing Editor Metro Rail News (A Symbroj Media Publication) E-mail: editor@metrorailnews.in

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News Highlight

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Cover Story

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Budget Reaction

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Exclusive Interview

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Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Md, Maha Metro

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News in Focus

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Pre Event Coverage

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Technology Update

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System Overview

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White Paper

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Article

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Job Opening

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Metro Rail Project Status

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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January 2021 News Highlights

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BEML unveils India's first Indigenously Designed & Developed Driverless Metro Car

Jan 15, 2021

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PM Modi launches Ahmedabad and Surat Metro Rail projects

Jan 18, 2021

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Haryana state approves Delhi – Panipat RRTS

Jan 19, 2021

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Alstom wins signalling and telecommunication contract for India's RRTS Corridor

Jan 20, 2021

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INA to become a major hub with RRTS, Metro stations

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Tunneling Drive For Delhi Metro's Janakpuri West-R K Ashram Marg Corridor Started

Jan 21, 2021

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No Last Mile Connectivity for Chennai Metro Commuters

Jan 21, 2021

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L&T emerges lowest bidders for building tunnels and viaducts in three stretches of Chennai Metro phase II project tender. With an outlay of ₹ 61,843 crore

Jan 23, 2021

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Kanpur Metro: UP Metro Targets To Perform Trial Run

By November And To Commence Metro Services By January 2022

Jan 23, 2021

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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L&T wins Rs 391 crores Track Supply Contract of Kanpur and Agra Metro Rail Projects

Jan 25, 2021

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BMRCL clears the decks for ORR Metro corridor

Jan 27, 2021

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RRTS to be integrated with Meerut metro

Jan 28, 2021

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Mum-Ahmedabad bullet train: L&T bags up to 2,500-cr contract

Jan 29, 2021

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Metro floats tenders for work on elevated line along OMR

Jan 30, 2021

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Alstom completes acquisition of Bombardier Transportation

Jan 30, 2021

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Delhi likely to get 2 stations under 3 proposed Bullet train projects

Jan 31, 2021

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February 2021 News Highlights

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L&T consortium to deliver steel bridges for Indian bullet train project

Feb 01, 2021

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DMRC's MD Mangu Singh Conferred With 'Distinguished Alumnus' Award By The National Academy Of Indian Railways

Feb 01, 2021

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Feb 02, 2021 Feb 02, 2021

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BMRCL Terminates Simplex Infra's Pink Line Contract Citing Poor Performance

Feb 03, 2021

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to miss 2023 deadline on land delay in Maharashtra

Feb 04, 2021

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Rs 10 crore hope for East-West Metro extension

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Sant Tukaramnagar, Pune's first metro station, completed

Feb 08, 2021

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Amp Energy India powers L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad with solar

Feb 08, 2021

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Union Budget 2021-22: ₹4472 crores allocated for India's first RRTS Project Centre eyes two new bullet train lines in Maharashtra i.e Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur and Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad

Construction work for Anand Vihar RRTS station begins; It will be a multimodal hub Chennai Metro floats tenders for work on phase 2 stretch from Madhavaram to CMBT L&T Construction secures order from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation L&T has secured fresh orders worth ₹2,500 cr from Mauritius metro rail and the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.

RITES to prepare revised DPR of Varanasi Light Metro Rail

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COVER STORY

Rs. 2 Lakh Crores Allocated for Metro, Railway and RRTS in Union Budget 2021-2022

nion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her third Budget speech in the Lok Sabha on Feb 2, 2021.

The finance minister focused on the sustainable development of railways and metro projects.

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Metro Lite and Metro-Neo technologies will be deployed to provide metro rail systems in Tier-2 cities and the peripheral areas of Tier-1 cities, at much lesser costs with the same experience, convenience and safety

The Budget has given much-needed impetus to Metro & Railway sector that will create a unified market in India for seamless movement of passengers across the country.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made various announcements in her budget speech. Here are the major highlights announced for Metro & Rail sectors:-

This year’s Budget has almost lived up to the expectations, both sector i.e Railway and Metro This time the government has allocated approx. 2 Lakh crores.

Rs 1,10,055 crore have been allocated to the Railways, of which Rs 1,07,100 crore is for capital Expenditure with a promise to complete 100% electrification of broad gauge routes by December 2023.

Following the example of Delhi where the metro rail has become the lifeline of the people, the Budget has emphasized the development of metro rails in the PPP mode in different parts of the country.

Railway Budget 2021-22 1. Indian Railways has prepared a National Rail Plan for 2030. The plan is to create a futureready railways system by 2030.

2. Western DFC and Eastern DFC will be commissioned by June 2022.

3. A record allocation of Rs 1,10,055 crore to be provided for Indian Railways, out of this Rs. 1,07,100 is for capital expenditure only.

4. Railways will monetise Dedicated Freight Corridors assets for operations and maintenance after commissioning.

Zone wise Railway Budget Allocation

FM Nirmala Sithraman stated that a metro rail network of 702 km is already operational pan India and another 1,016 km of the metro rail and RRTS network is under-construction in 27 Indian cities.

Eastern Railway gets Rs. 2520.70 crores In the General Budget 2021-22, Eastern Railway has obtained considerably good budgetary allocation in different METRO RAIL NEWS | February 2021 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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COVER STORY Developmental projects. The total plan outlay for the year 202122 is 10.86% higher than that of last year’s fund allocation. Last year, the budgetary allocation was Rs. 2273.69 crores for Eastern Railway. For 2021-22, the fund allocation is Rs. 2520.70 crores.

Southern Railway gets Rs. 3855 crore Indian Railways received the highest ever Plan Capex of Rs.2,15,058 Crores this year with Rs.7,500 Crores from internal resources, Rs.1,00,258 Crores from Extra budgetary resources and Rs.1,07,300 Crores as Gross Budgetary Support.

Western Railway gets Rs 7288 Crore As per the Pink Book for Railways, Western Railway has received a total gross outlay of Rs 7288 crore for the financial year 2021-22.

This amount is 3.5 % higher than last year’s allocation.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, gross outlay of Rs. 7288 crore has been made for Western Railway in the budget 2021-22, while in the previous year budget, Rs. 7042 crore was allocated for WR. The Net Outlay for the year 2021-22 is Rs. 4374 crore.

The budget has given Chennai Metro the highest amount among all which may further help the metro corporation to speed up the development of the project.

Kolkata Metro gets a 38% increase in budget 2021-22 In the 2021-2022 Union Budget, 38 percent more allocation has been made for Kolkata Metro projects in comparison to the previous year’s budget Allocation. Shri Manoj Joshi, General Manager, Metro Railway, who is also holding the additional charge of General Manager of Eastern Railway has informed this at a virtual Press Conference held on 08.02.2021.

Rs. 520 crores have been allocated for Noapara to Barasat via Bimanbandar Metro project that will be planned to commissioned within the next two years.

Rs. 350 crores have been allocated for Joka – Esplanade Metro project. In which Joka – Mominpur via Taratala stretch of this project targeted to commission within next two years Rs. 350 crores have been allocated for Kavi Subhas to Science City (8.6 kms long) stretch of Kavi Subhash to Biman Bandar via Rajathat project.

Necessary funds have been allocated for smooth execution of last part of the tunneling work of EastWest Metro between Esplanade and Sealdah (800 metres stretch).

RRTS Project Budget 2021-22 Rs. 4472 crores allocated for India’s first RRTS Project In 2020, Rs. 2,487 crores were allocated to NCRTC, this year the Budget allocation received is near to double what was allocated last Year.

Metro projects Budget 2021-22 1. MetroLite and MetroNeo will be introduced in Tier 2 cities and peripheral areas of Tier 1 Cities.

2. Rs. 63000 crores for Chennai Metro phase-1 3. Rs. 14,788 crores for Bangalore Metro Phase-2 4. Rs. 5,976 crores for Nagpur Metro Phase-2 5. Rs. 2,092 crores for Nashik Metro Phase-1 6. Rs. 1,957 crores for Kochi Metro Rail Phase-2

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BUDGET REACTION

Union Budget 2021 Reaction of Industry Leaders Here is how Industry leaders from Metro & Railway sectors responded to it and shared their opinions.

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he Union Budget FY 2021-22 is a transformative budget with positive resolve for India to grow further with a vision of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan that compliments the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative of the Government. AtmaNirbhar Bharat is an expression of 130 crore Indians, who have full confidence in their capabilities and skills. The Union Budget has identified the six pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat's vision. On behalf of Prama Hikvision, we welcome the progressive and visionary budget and look forward to economic growth and stability.

The budget has sincere intent to provide momentum to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities.

The Production Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) is a welcome move by the government. The review of the customs duty structure is clearly seen as a move towards promoting the domestic manufacturing.

We hope that the review of the custom duty structure will be done after extensive Consultation with the key stakeholders.

Mr. Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd.

The move to strengthen the overall research ecosystem to boost innovation and R&D in the country, an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore, is being announced, for National Research Foundation. It is a big step for accelerating innovation and R&D in India. The budget clearly shows government’s mega thrust on developing Infrastructure, Road Transport, Waterways, Airports, Railway, Metro Rail, ‘MetroLite’ and ‘MetroNeo’. It is commendable for its inclusive growth agenda, overall a gradual step toward Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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BUDGET REACTION

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s the backbone of any economy, impetus to infrastructure is one of the key tools to give the economy a solid boost. It is one of the surest ways for an economic rebound, especially after the global health crisis which has slowed down and crippled many economies. Infrastructure has been a key focus area of the Government. It was therefore encouraging to see it amongst the top 2 pillars of the Budget for FY21-22 as announced earlier today by the Honourable Finance Minister, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman.

By Kshitish Nadgauda, Senior Vice President Managing Director - Asia, Louis Berger

In particular, we welcome the focus on continued investment in the development of urban mass transit (Metro Rail) projects in India. Such mass transit projects are vital to realize multiple benefits such as reduction in air pollution, time saving for commuters, reduction in accidents, reduction in traffic congestion, fuel savings, etc. The announcement of the central fiscal funding for Metro Rail Projects showcases the government’s continued focus on Metro connectivity. We welcome this move and believe that this will lead to building safe, world-class transportation facilities which would be availed of by the common man.

We also welcome the proposals of the continued development of Economic Corridors. These road and Highway projects will boost the economy by creating thousands of jobs that are much needed during these times and attracting greater investment along the corridors because of the improved infrastructure. Additionally, the soon to be tabled bill on DFI (Development Financial Institution) is a much awaited step which will provide funding to construction in the Infrastructure sector. Additionally, we welcome the announcement of the new 11,000 km of proposed roads and highways in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal. We would urge similar investment in other states.

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e believe that robust infrastructure is a pre-requisite for national development, economic growth and improving lives of citizens. Hence, it is good that the government has reiterated its commitment toachieving targets laid out under the national infrastructure pipeline.

But creation and augmentation of infrastructure requires long term financing at reasonable rates. The setting-up of a professionally managed Development Financial Institution with targeted lending portfolio of Rs five lakh crores within three-years is therefore a welcome move since it shall act as a provider, enabler and catalyst for infrastructure financing.

The sharp increase in capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crores which is 34.5 per cent more vis-à-vis current year showcases that the government’s focus is upon infrastructure and allied sectors.

BY Mr. Himanshu Chaturvedi, In addition, the Rs 2 lakh crores being provided to States and Autonomous Bodies for their capital Chief Strategy Officer expenditure will further reinvigorate infrastructure creation at the state governmental level across Tata Projects Ltd India. This is especially important since the financial health of states and autonomous bodies have been hit badly due to the pandemic thereby restricting their ability to upgrade and augment infrastructural Amenities.

Focus on national highway corridors, railway lines including electrification, and metro rail lines will lead to easier and cost effective transport of people and goods across the nation.

The Rs 2,87,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), which aims at universal water supply in all 4,378 Urban Local Bodies with 2.86 crores household tap connections, as well as liquid waste management in 500 AMRUT cities will provide enormous opportunities in this important sector. The AtmaNirbhar Bharat – Production Linked Incentive scheme wherein the government has committed nearly Rs. 1.97 lakh crores, over five-years starting FY 2021-22 will be a game changer, especially since it will provide a major fillip to construction of industrial and manufacturing facilities – both greenfield and Brownfield.

Continuation of tax benefits for affordable housing and tax exemption to rental housing will spur activity in the realty sector thereby providing support to a key industry and creating thousands of new jobs.

The long term prospects of India’s construction and infrastructure sector was always good because the nation needs better and augmented infrastructural amenities. With the impetus provided in this budget through policy and financial support – it will usher in higher growth across the construction and Infrastructure sector.

BUDGET REACTION

Rakesh Gaur President of Railway Division at Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited.

Our Managing Editor Mr Narendra Shah had a conversation with Mr Rakesh Gaur, President of Railway Division at Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. Mr Gaur gave a very consolidated reaction on the Rail & Metro budget.

Here is the detailed conversation:Narendra Shah - How do you take the union budget 20212022? Please share your views.

Rakesh Gaur - The current union budget held great significance as it was the first budget post the COVID 19 pandemic. There is a highly focused approach on Capex other than Revenue Cost Allocations. Focus on Infrastructure and PLI schemes for AatmaNirbharta of the country will help in reviving the Indian economy as well as the job market.

Narendra Shah - How do you think is the budget going to help the Railways ? Please share your opinion.

amount for Rail and Metro Sectors? How do you think about the future of businesses in these two sectors?

Rakesh Gaur - The substantial increase in budgetary support to the Rail and Metro Sectors is a big boost to Railway Infrastructure.

The government has already rolled out a National Rail Plan for India - 2030 which aims to make India future ready. The remodeling of Railway stations with ultramodern facilities, focus on Urban Infra through RRTS and Metro projects and high speed rail corridors and 100% Railway electrification is going to reform the entire transport ecosystem of the country. All the construction companies as well as MSMEs are going to be immensely benefited with these big ticket opportunities.

Narendra Shah - Many RRTS projects are coming up in NCR region. The metros are also expanding. What are the business prospects in the two sectors according to the budget?

Rakesh Gaur -The Government has identified 8 RRTS corridors in NCR region and out of these 8, three sections have approved for Phase 1 up to 2025. At the same time, the focus is also there on expending the metro networks all over India. In the budget ’21, the Finance Minister has proposed to deploy Metro Lite and Metro New technologies to provide metro rail systems in tier two cities and the peripheral areas of tier-one cities, at much lesser costs. A total of 702 km of conventional metro is operational and another 1,016 km of metro and RRTS is under construction in 27 cities.

Rakesh Gaur - In The Budget’21, substantial increase in budgetary support as well as capital expenditure through EBR, reconfirms the government commitment on transforming the Infrastructure of National Transporter.

The Government has provided support five Metro projects, which include Kochi Metro PhaseII, Chennai Metro Railway Phase-II, Bengaluru Metro Railway Project Phase 2A and 2B , Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase-II and Nashik Metro . This will provide huge opportunities and excellent Business Prospects on long term basis.

The focus is on improving infrastructures by 100 % Railway Electrification by Dec 2023 as well as major focus on Urban Infra by supporting metro projects in Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Nagpur and Nashik.

Narendra Shah - Please share an overall comment on the budget.

High focus on safety by introducing the Automatic train Protection system on High Density and Highly Utilized Networks will upgrade the systems as well as facilitate to provide immense opportunities to Infrastructure sector.

We also hope this will create lot of jobs in the construction industry for youths.

Rakesh Gaur - Overall, this is a very positive and transparent budget. Noteworthily, all the Six Pillars i.e. Health and Wellbeing, Physical and Financial Capital and Infrastructure, Inclusive Development for Aspirational India, Reinvigorating Human Capital, Innovation and R&D, and optimum levels of intervention

by Government and effectiveness of Governance, focused in the budget makes it a budget for Progressive India, for Healthier India and for AatmaNirbhar India. However, the key lies in execution and speed of execution.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Nashik to get India's first MetroNeo System: Dr. Brijesh Dixit, MD, Maha Metro

Project Report (DPR) estimated at 2100.60 Cr, for Nasik City (33

Dr. Brijesh Dixit, MD, Maha Metro

Km, with 30 Stations). It will be ultra-modern and state-of-the-art.

The experience of travel will be the same as Metro in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Nagpur and Pune. Both central as well as the state government will help in the construction of this facility.

There will be debt funding from an overseas agency. From

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 5,796 crore for Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase II and Rs 2,092 crore for

Maharashtra government's side, the Nashik Municipal Corporation, CIDCO and MIDC will also help.

ashik MetroNeo on Feb 1, 2021, in a boost to the infrastructure development in Maharashtra. In a recent interaction with Dr Brijesh Dixit, managing director of Maharashtra Metro Rail

What is the difference between Metro Rail in big cities and MetroNeo?

Corporation Ltd (Maha Metro), Who are working "MetroNeo" a lighter metro system compare to Metro Rail in Nashik. Here are excerpts from the interview:

This is an innovative technology and it is being used in Nashik after already being widely accepted in various other countries and cities. It will be a tyre-based Metro network, which will not have

When Maha Metro will start work on MetroNeo and get completed?

tracks. It has rubber tyres which help the Metro move on flat surfaces. This will be an elevated rail service and has overhead electric traction so it will be the first time that this technology will

A formal announcement was made but sanctioning is still

be put to use in an integrated way.

pending. When the formal sanctioning is done, It will take the next four years to ready the Nashik MetroNeo. This is an innovative Mass Rapid Transit System providing low-cost, energy-efficient and eco-friendly mass transportation, for Tier 2/3 cities. Detailed

Compared to the metro cities, the traffic in tier-2 and tier-3 cities will be very less and for them, this technology will be extremely cost-effective and will provide mass transport system to the public.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

INNOVATIVE COST_EFFECTIVE MOBILITY SOLUTION FOR TIER 2/3 CITIES

How cost-effective is MetroNeo technology?

This combination is unique so different technologies have been brought together in the form of MetroNeo for the first time ever.

Impressed with the potential of the Metro-Neo system, The rush

And I am hopeful that Nashik will be the first where this will be

hour traffic in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is very low compared to metro

seen and will herald a new beginning for all tier-2 and tier-3 cities

cities. If we try to use heavy Metros here, the expenditure will not

in the country. More and more cities should adopt this solution.

be financially viable. MetroNeo can be constructed at one-fourth the cost of the heavy-duty Metro rails in Mumbai or Delhi.

(The article first appeared on www.indiatoday.in and authored by Vidya)

Is this technology used anywhere else in the world?

In tier-2 and tier-3 cities, we see a lot of two-wheeler and fourwheeler vehicles that are used by people. So, in many foreign nations, trams are pressed into service in such smaller cities. But in India, trams would not work and cause congestion.

So, there is a need for an alternate mode of the mass transportation system. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs found in a survey that in India, because of the heavy congestion on road, more space cannot be shared with another mass transportation system. So, we decided to make it elevated. In the elevator corridor, we can have elevated overhead electric traction.

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NEWS IN FOCUS

Budgetary Provision of Rs 5,976 and Rs 2,092 crore for Nagpur Metro Rail Phase-II and Nashik Metro Neo Projects

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n a significant development the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made budgetary provision of Rs 5,976 crore & Rs 2,092 crore for Nagpur Metro Phase-II and Nasik Metro Neo Projects respectively. The announcement for the same was made in the budgetary speech delivered by the finance minister today.

The budgetary provision is a testimony of the quality and speed with which Maha Metro has executed the Nagpur Metro Rail Phase Project. The Phase II covers the rural parts of Nagpur district and will serve as an extension to the ongoing first phase. The proposed Phase-II will be spread over 43.8 km length with 32 stations.

The corridors identified for Phase II of Nagpur Metro include: i.) Automotive Square to Kanhan : 13 Km length and 12 Stations.

The corridor will cater to the areas of Khasara, Lekha Nagar, Kamptee, and Dragon Palace.

Ii.) MIHAN to Butibori MIDC ESR : 18.7 Km length and 10 Stations.

The corridor will have the catchment area of Jamtha, Dongargaon, Mohgaon, Butibori, MHADA colony, Indorama Colony. iii.) Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar: 5.5 Km length and 3 Stations. The corridor will cater the vicinity of Ambe Nagar, Kapsi, Transport Nagar & Asoli.

Iv.) Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna : 6.6 Km length and 7 Stations. The corridor will pass through Nildoh, Gajanan Nagar, Rajiv Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, Raipur, and Hingna Village including surrounding MIDC areas.

The entire Phase II network is elevated. The first phase of Maha Metro Nagpur is progressing well and as per scheduled timelines.

Phase I has four corridors of 38 Km length with a total of 38 stations.

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Phase II Project will enable easy, faster and comfortable journey form one part of Nagpur to other. This will particularly help those employed in industrial areas of Nagpur and have to commute long-distance daily.

Nashik Metro Neo Project: The concept of Metro-Neo was formulated after a very extensive and comprehensive technical consultations, interactions and due diligence with several stakeholders/technical experts. The system is eco-friendly, energy efficient, reliable, safe and capable of providing an efficient mass public transport system which is ideally suitable for the traffic need of cities having population similar to Nashik in India as well as similar cities abroad.

Government of India has been contemplating since long to find an optimal transport solution for cities having population of 2-3 million since appropriate MRTS has not been explored anywhere in India. The model developed for Nashik was discussed on various forums and finally Govt. of India on 21.08.2019 constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Brijesh Dixit, MD/MahaMetro for standardization of detail specifications for a RubberTyred Mass Rapid Transportation System with a view to implement this across India.

The salient features of Metro-Neo is outlined below: Two corridors are planned initially • Corridor one : Gangapur to Mumbai Naka: Length: 10 KM, Stations : 10 (Gangapur, Jalapur, Ganpat Nagar, Kale Nagar, Jehan Circle, Thatte Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Panchavati, CBS, Mumbai Naka).

• Corridor two -Gangapur to Nashik Road :length : 22 KM, Station : 15 (DHRUV Nagar, Shramik Nagar, Mahindra, Shaneshwar Nagar, Satpur Colony, MIDC, ABB Circle, Parijat Nagar, MICO circle, CBS, Sharda Circle, Dwarka Circle, Gayatri Nagar, Samta Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Datta Mandir, Nashik Road). CBS will be an interchange station where both the corridors meet.

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Gamut of Infinite Business Possibilities – Construct Maharashtra MUMBAI: This March gear up for Construct Maharashtra, International Exhibition & Conference on Construction, Infrastructure & Technology. Organised by Nesco Exhibitions and co-organised by Maharashtra Industrial Development Council (MIDC). Vicat Cement as Silver Partner and Maxxion Lubes and Products Pvt Ltd as Associate Partner, this B2B and B2G expo will be held from 18-20 March at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. The action packed 3-day event will attract over 6000 trade buyers, Government Officials, Investors, Developers, Architects, Designers, Planners, Builders, Engineers, Contractors to witness over 100 leading construction, infrastructure, and technology Brands.

The event is ably supported by CREDAI – MCHI, Euskadi Basque Government, Consulting Engineers Association of India (CEAI), Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), Confederation of Construction Products (CCPS), Contractors Council of India (CCI), Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB), World Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), Academics with Excellence Spectrum Of Maintenance Engineers (Awesome) and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) along with others.

To ensure that Construct Maharashtra deliberates on key issues concerning the Industry, an advisory panel of leading Industrialists and senior members from the construction and infrastructure sector have been formed. It comprises of Dr. P Anabalagan, IAS, CEO, MIDC; Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Managing Director, Hiranandani Group; Mr. Deepak Goradia, VC and Managing Director, Dosti Group, President CREDAI-MCHI; Mr. Anuj Puri, Chairman and Founder, ANAROCK; Mr. Preetham Mehra, Executive Director & Head of Government Practice, CBRE India; Mr. Raj Lakhani, Managing Director, PERI (India); Mr. Amit Malhotra, Managing Director, McCoy Group, President, CCPS; Ms. Ashwini Shah, Director, Australian Trade and Investment Commission Australian Consulate of Mumbai; Col. Anand Kumar Singh, CEO, Construction Skill Development Council of India; Mr. Suneet K Maheshwari, Managing Partner, Udvik Infrastructure Advisors; Ms Harshita Jain, Director, Business Development, Consulting Engineers Group Ltd. (CEG); Dr. P Sekhar, Chairman Global Smart City Panel, MTGF; Ms. Maloo Natarajan, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Mumbai; Mr. Manpreet Singh, President, Indian Chamber of International Business; Mr. Mayank Gandhi, Founder, Global Parli; Er. Ajit Swa m i , C h a i r m a n , Co n t r a c t s Co u n c i l o f I n d i a ; M r.

Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, Chief Executive Officer, National Solar Energy Federation of India; Lt. Col. Monish Ahuja, Managing Director, Punjab Renewable Energy; Mr. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder and President, SME Chamber of India; Mr. Ashish Puntambekar, Strategic Partner, Construct Maharashtra (X36 Falcon Design).

Construct Maharashtra plans to be a key driving force to India's construction and infrastructure sector and will play a fundamental role in bringing the industry together. The Exhibition and conference will induce business growth by presenting huge opportunities not only in Maharashtra but in the country at large. The event will catalyse huge investments through self financing projects propelling the industry to new heights leading to a world class construction market in India.

“Construct Maharashtra is a one-of-its-kind event, which has solutions from and for the Construction and Infra Industry. With the Government of Maharashtra’s support and MIDC as the Coorganiser, there are a lot of opportunities that this platform will present. The Construct Maharashtra conference and exhibition is being organized at a critical time and at an inflection point in India’s economic growth. The global trade war & the Corona virus crisis have both created huge uncertainties in the business environment in countries around the world for Manufactured goods and Service industries. The domestic construction Industry also needs similar support. We are fully aware of the challenges faced by this vibrant sector within this Pandemic; hence Construct Maharashtra has been curated to serve as a strong platform for key decision makers, business

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Leaders to address issues and opportunities to grow their business effectively in these testing times.” – shares Tejinder Singh Nagi, General Manager, Nesco Ltd. Another unique feature of the event is the 15 Large Projects at display, which are worth Rs. 17.6 Lakh Crore that will be innovatively financed and executed to create 23 Million New Jobs in Maharashtra by 2025-27. There will be equal focus on both Rural & Urban Maharashtra so that the whole state develops in a coordinated manner.

Networking platform for the industry to converge, network and expand their business. Along with this, the event will also provide brands the opportunity to reach out to customers, understand market trends, and generate business enquiries. For more information, visit www.constructmaharashtra.in To bring this unique event to the Industry and the public, Nesco has tied up with X36 Falcon Design (Www.x36falcon.com) which specializes in the concept and design of Iconic Infrastructure and Urban concept projects besides other challenging areas such as Turnaround design and Private Equity Advisory.

This March from 18-20, Construct Maharashtra will attract the crème de la crème of the construction and infra sector. It will be the catalyst for the development of the industry and act as the

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TECHNOLOGY ARTICLEUPDATE

Top 10 Security Industry Trends in 2021 I

n spite of a highly unusual 2020, the security industry’s constant transformation has not stopped. Several significant shifts in the use of technology are even accelerating – for example the increasing applications of multi-perception technologies, the convergence of security systems, the popularity of artificial intelligence, and the rise of cloud solutions. These changes are expanding and reshaping the scope of the security industry, from keeping people and assets safe to creating more secure, efficient and intelligent environments.

Looking ahead at 2021, we have high hopes, and Hikvision would like to share some encouraging ideas and thoughts here regarding key trends that may affect the security industry in both the short- and long-term.

1) Intelligent video technology helping during the pandemic In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are prioritizing finding ways to resume operations safely. Intelligent video technology has shown great potential to help companies keep their employees and customers safe while getting back to work.

Powered by AI, security cameras monitor densely populated locations to ensure employees follow vital safety precautions – including social distancing, mask wearing and flow control – and provide initial temperature screenings.

Employees are avoiding unnecessary physical contact with shared hardware in this tense era, accelerating the touchless access control system trend we have seen in the market.

Numerous modes of touchless verification – face recognition,

palmprint recognition, NFC and QR codes – are being heavily promoted.

2) Multi-dimensional perception

For a long time, capturing visual images was the core and only perception capability for video security systems. But with the development and application of sensing technologies, more powerful edge computing and intelligent algorithms, integrated security devices and systems that employ multiple sensors are becoming possible. Now, more perception capabilities, such as radar detection, multispectral imagery, humidity and temperature measurement, and gas pressure detection, are being integrated with video cameras and systems. This integration extends perception capabilities of these video cameras and systems, and widens their applications by enabling the collection and use of multi-dimensional information.

For example, a promising approach right now integrates cameras with centimeter- and millimeter-wave radar technology, which can extend perception beyond the visual range to object detection and movement tracking up to and over 100 meters in the distance. Multispectral imagery is another good approach for cameras to perceive information from the non-visible light spectrum. For instance, innovative ultraviolet (UV) detection boosts the METRO RAIL NEWS | February 2021 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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perception capabilities of cameras as far as even capturing invisible electric arc phenomena; this technology finds a a key application in safety-checks at aging power grids.

Multi-dimensional perception capabilities will play a fundamental role in taking the video security industry to the next level, and we constantly see growing numbers of integrated security devices and systems with multiple sensors.

including video, access control, alarm, fire prevent and emergency management – into a unified platform are manifold, with efficiency and cost-effectiveness the most obvious. For example, when an alarm goes off, an integrated system automatically links that alert to the output of the nearest camera, so the whole situation can be easily witnessed from the monitoring center. This translates to a considerable reduction in time and effort, and most importantly, costs. Savings in workforce, installer time, separate maintenance costs, separate software licenses, etc., all add up to create an attractive package for customers.

3) Visibility – Any time, any condition Users have come to expect uninterrupted performance from their video cameras, regardless of season, the weather, and certainly the time of day. It’s vital to have cameras that can respond effectively to capture clear images, no matter what time of day or night or how bad the weather is.

Nowadays, low light imaging technology that provides colorful images in dark environments and at night is becoming popular in the security industry, and customers have shown a preference toward cameras with color imaging 24/7. More front-end cameras are now equipped with low light imaging technology to make sure they can “see” and reproduce image color both day and night.

And in other extreme conditions such as heavy rain, snow, fog or smog, how do cameras ensure visibility? Industry professionals are tending to choose thermal imaging that measures heat – or thermal radiation – to generate images from their field of view. With thermal imaging, the rendered image is far less affected by even the most light-obscuring of these conditions.

4) 5G technology for UHD and wireless video security 5G technology may bring great changes to the security industry. 5G’s greater bandwidth and lower latency makes the regular transmission of high quality images possible, and, with the widespread adoption of ultra-high-definition (UHD) cameras, could bring new opportunities for video security.

Furthermore, reliable wireless transmission over 5G technology will revolutionize the currently-wired video security market. In the forthcoming 5G networks, wireless cameras will proliferate, and more edge devices will be connected in remote locations. This will also facilitate wide and fast deployment of AI applications in edge devices.

5) Convergence of multiple security systems We o p e rate i n a n i n d u s t r y w h e re u s e rs ex p e c t comprehensive solutions. The concept of systems working seamlessly together has long been desired by the vast majority of security professionals.

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What’s more, convergence makes security solutions scale.

Existing infrastructure will meet and manage future needs on the same central platform.

6) Digital transformation of enterprises enabled by video security systems Aside from security and protection, the added value video security systems offer has expanded to assist enterprise-level businesses in their digital transformation process and gain insights into development opportunities.

Empowered by AI analytics, today’s smart video security solutions are designed to improve automation and operational efficiency in various vertical markets, including traffic, retail, manufacturing, building, education, and more. Retailers, for instance, better understand foot traffic in their stores and optimize their merchandising strategies with help of smart video solutions.

These solutions have been designed with digital dashboards to display data and information that come from the integrated inhouse enterprise information systems. Operators can use these systems to get real-time status updates to help them make the best decisions for their business.

The digital transformation trend in many enterprises presents huge opportunities for security companies to expand their scope and play an important part in the future of an intelligent world.

7) Accelerated cloud-based security solutions The “moving-to-the-cloud” trend for businesses of all sizes accelerated across the security industry in 2020. From small business markets to enterprise level, more and more businesses today are leveraging cost-effective cloud services to extend the flexibility of their operations, deployment and management.

Cloud-based security systems – which bring together security, networking, storage, analytics and management – are making deployment much easier since there is no need for local servers and software. This saves a significant amount of time and costs, while extending or reducing their security systems.

Through a cloud-hosting infrastructure, these solutions also benefit customers with remote operations and maintenance, quickly alerting them to key security events and allowing them to keep up with the latest firmware versions, upgrades, and service.

8) Increased edge computing to put AI everywhere Increasingly powerful edge computing has become available for security cameras now, and we continually see more intelligent algorithms finding wider applications. This makes us believe edge computing stands a good chance of “putting AI everywhere.”

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Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), automated event alert, people counting, heat mapping, illegal parking detection, and hard hat detection, as well as a number of other AI applications, are becoming popular in the security market. With increased edge computing and optimized AI algorithms, it will become normal to see security cameras shoulder more intelligent tasks in the near future to help improve security in local communities and efficiency of data systems.

common practice in other industries and is now emerging in the physical security field. Customers have a deeper understanding about their own businesses, and it will be more efficient and effective for them with easy-to-use open-AI training platforms to develop their own algorithms based on their data and specific security and business needs.

9) Open AI application ecosystems

Cybersecurity and data privacy protection has been a challenge for the security industry since the moment the first security device was connected to the internet. Driven by the uptick in cloud-based solutions and a number of innovative technologies, such as IoT, big data, 5G, and AI, millions of security devices and systems now are joining this connected network.

With AI applications finding use in many new fields, market requirements for AI algorithms are becoming more diversified and the demand for customization is also increasing. We have seen more collaboration across the industry and new ecosystems to satisfy various needs of the market.

Several security manufactures have launched programs to keep their edge devices open to third-party AI applications.

This brings a greater variety of intelligent functionality, while development partners also benefit from the openness.

Providing open AI training platforms for customers to directly create and train their own algorithms is a fairly

10) Emphasis on cybersecurity and data privacy

Protecting security devices and systems from cyberattacks and establishing data privacy are more important issues than ever.

Cybersecurity will continue to be a concern for the industry throughout every step of data processing, from generation, transmission, and storage, to data applications and finally deletion. “Zero Trust” has been a popular concept in the cybersecurity field, and this can be an inspiring idea for security companies to build higher-level cybersecurity standards with the stance of “never trust, always verify.” Time will tell.

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Train Control , Signalling & Telecommunication System for Delhi Metro (LINE1&2)-overview

By Mahesh C Yadav Ex. Telecom Expert (GC/DMRC), IRSSE, C.Eng(I),MIE(I),MIET(UK),MIRSTE,MIRT, MIUT,MIMA Sr. Telecom Design Engineer/PMC to DFCCIL (SYSTRA)

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. ● DMRC came into existence in 1995 ● Phase I implementation period cut down from 10 years to 7 years ● Work on phase I started in 1998 ● First section of about 8.5 km between Shahdara and Tis Hazari was opened by then Prime Minister on 24th Dec 2002 Delhi Metro Network – Phase I Line 1 (Rail Corridor), 22 Km in Length Elevated/ Surface Shahdara – Rithala R1 Section – Shahdara – Tis Hazari R2 Section – Tis Hazari – Tri Nagar R3 Section – Tri Nagar – Rithala Line 2 (Metro Corridor), 11 Km in Length Underground Vishava Vidayalaya – Central Secretariat M1 Section – Vishava Vidayalaya – Kashmere Gate M2 Section – Kashmere Gate – Central Secretariat Delhi Metro Network – Phase I (cont..)

Line 3 (East – West Corridor) Mostly Elevated 23 Km in Length Barakhamba Road – Dwarka Recently approved by GOM S&T Contract yet to be finalized

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Salient Features of the System for Line 1 and 2 5 kV AC Traction Light-weight modern coaches 60 kg Rail and Thick Web Switches Bi-directional Running possible Distance to Target based Automatic Train Protection System with Cab Signalling; Fixed Signals for Back Up Centralised control from Operational Control Centre System Designed for 8 Coach trains. Initially, only 4 coach trains

SYSTEM OVERVIEW Planned Headway ■ Line 1 (Rail Corridor): Design Headway of 120 seconds for sustained operating headway of 180 seconds ■ Line 2 (Metro Corridor): Design Headway of 90 seconds for sustained operating headway of 120 seconds Signalling System Overview ■ Computer Based Interlocking ■ Continuous Automatic Train Control ■ Automatic Train Protection (ATP) ■ Distance to Go with Track to Train communication through Coded AFTC with Cab Signalling ■ Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) ■ Automatic Route Setting; Automatic train Regulation ■ Centralized control from Operational Control Centre ■ Automatic Train Operation (ATO) ■ For Metro corridor only

Computer Based Interlocking ■ ALSTOM CBI – ASCV Smartlock® ■Stations with points are called ‘Main’ or ‘CBI’ stations. All these stations have interlocking equipment (ASCV). Fixed Signals are provided at Entry & Exit to Interlocking ■ Stations without points are called ‘Secondary’ stations. These stations are controlled from ‘Main’ or ‘CBI’ stations.

Normally, no fixed signals are provided at these stations ■ All interlocking are connected together through optical fibre link ■ Bi-directional Signalling. Main line is fully track circuited with Joint-less Coded AFTC called SDTC (Smartway Digital Track Circuit) or DIGICODE® ■ Non–Trailable ALSTOM MJ81 Point Machine on Main Line for operating 60 kg thick web switches

Automatic Train Protection (ATP) ■ Cab Signalling ■ Track Related Speed Profile generation based on line data and train data continuously along the track ■ Continuous monitoring of braking curve with respect to a defined target point ■ Monitoring of maximum permitted speed on the line and Speed restrictions in force ■ Detection of over-speed with audio visual warning and application of brakes, if necessary ■ Maintaining safety distance between trains ■ Monitoring of stopping point ■ Monitoring of Direction of Travel and Rollback ■ Releasing doors on the correct side of the platform when train comes to a stop

Modes of Train Running 1) ATO or Auto ■ Only on Metro Corridor 2) ATP or SM (Supervised Manual) or MCS (Manual Cab Signal) 3) ROS (Running On Sight) ■ On failure of ATP mode ■ Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by ATP 4) RM (Restricted Manual) ■ In Depot ■ Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by ATP 5) Cut Out Mode ■ On complete failure of ATP Equipment ■ Max. Speed will be limited to 25 kmph by Rolling Stock Movement of Trains in ATP

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW Cab Signalling – Driver’s MMI Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) ■ Automatic Route setting ■ Automatic Train Regulation ■ Continuous Tracking of train position ■ Mimic Panel & Workstation interface ■ Adjustment of station dwell time ■ Link to Passenger Information Display System for online information ■ Computation of train schedules & Time table

Fixed Signal Aspects and Indications ■ RED Stop ■ VIOLET Stop and Seek Instructions when working with fixed Signals Ignore when in Cab Signalled Mode ■ GREEN Proceed when working with fixed signals Ignore when in Cab Signalled Mode

Operation Control Center (OCC) ■Located at Shastri Park ■Will control both Rail & Metro Corridor ■ Domino Type Mimic Panel ■SCADA for communication, Traction , Air conditioning, Ventilation and other Auxiliary Systems ■ATS, Radio, SCADA, PIDS workstations for Traffic and other controllers

Automatic Train Operation (ATO) ■ Automatic control of Train running from station to station while remaining within the safety envelope of ATP ■ Opening of Train doors in the stations ■ Control of dwell time and performance in accordance with the headway/ timetable in conjunction with ATP/ ATS

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW First Section (Shahdara – Tis Hazari) Opened in December 2002 ■ R1–SR (R1-Speed Restriction) ■ No Cab Signalling at this stage. Trains run on fixed signals only ■ All six stations (including secondary stations) have Entry – Exit signals ■ Maximum permitted speed on the section is limited to 50 kmph ■ ATP provides only over-speed protection by application of Emergency Brakes

FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ■ Master clock system is equipped to provide the master clock sources for network synchronization and reference timing signal distribution for other sub system, designated systems and all slave clocks at stations , depots, OCC and DMRTS HQ. ■ A communication system supervisor including NP-SCADA shall monitor the status of the telecommunication equipment and ECS, Tunnel Ventilation , LV circuits etc as a whole.

R1–SR (cont..)

■Route Signals (Controlling Points) ■ Route not set or locked, Or first TC not clear: RED ■ Route set and locked, only first TC clear: VIOLET ■Route set and locked, TCs ahead clear up to next signal + adequate distance: GREEN ■ Block Signals (No Points Ahead) ■ First TC not clear: RED ■ First TC clear: VIOLET ■TCs ahead clear up to next signal + adequate distance (Buffer Block): GREEN ■ RED, VIOLET – Stop; GREEN – Proceed Main Stages of Commissioning of Rail and Metro Corridor ■ R1 (Shahdara–Tis Hazari, 8.5km) ■ R1-SR (Dec 2002) ■ R1-SR with Local ATS (July 2003) ■ R1-R2 Combined (Shahdara–Tri Nagar, 13km) ■ Mastria ATP (Sept 2003) ■ ATP with Screen based MMI (Feb 2004) ■ R3, M1, M2 – Planned with full system TELECOMMUNICATION IN DMRC

■ For efficient Management and operation, it is essential to have a well organised telecommunication network covering strategic locations like OCC, stations, depots and it is equally essential to have a relaible links between strategic locations and moving trains or working staff along the railway track ■ The telecommunication system provides all necessary communication channels for carrying voice , data and video signals for metro management and operation.

■ Telecommunication channels are used for telephone sub system and more than that for the control and supervision of the train from OCC,supervision of AFC and other data communication for DMRTS.

FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SDH NETWORK ■ SDH Nodes are provided at each station and depots.

■ These SDH nodes consist of STM multiplexers with OLT connected to optical fibre cable backbone network to form the SDH network of the FOTS. The SDH network provides dual and self-healing protected transmission path.

■ Each SDH node is of at least STM-4 level ■SDH nodes at OCC and at ISBT both for metro and Rail corridor shall be cross connect types and SDH nodes at other stations are add/drop multiplexers

TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN DMRC ■ FIBRE OPTICS SYSTEM INCLUDING MASTER CLOCK, ■ NP-SCADA. ■ RADIO SYSTEM ■ TELEPHONE SYSTEM ■ CCTV SYSTEM ■ PA SYSTEM ■ PIDS SYSTEM FIBRE OPTIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ■ The fibre optic transmission system provides a common transmission backbone for the subsystems .The FOTS have sufficient transmission bandwidth to cater for current operational needs of the Metro and Rail corridors as well as for future system expansion.

■The FOTS is equipped with a network management system to provide status monitoring, configuration ,

NP-SCADA ■ NP-SCADA monitors various equipments of Rail and Metro corridor.

■ Provides data/information to maintenance staff to access the need for unscheduled preventive maintenance.

■ In addition to above facilitates, recording ,analysis and printing of data for effective maintenance.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW VARIOUS SYSTEMS MONITORED BY NP-SCADA RAIL CORRIDOR: ■ Rail Temperature at selected location.

FOR METRO CORRIDOR ■ Fire Detection and Suppression System ■ Lifts and Escalators ■Pumps ■Environment Control System ■Seismic Activity System ■Intrusion alarms ■Tunnel Ventilation System Equipment to be monitored through NMS at OCC or directly ■ Master Clock System ■ Fibre Optic Transmission System ■ Telephone System ■ Radio System ■ Public Address System ■ Passenger information and Display System ■ Closed Circuit TV System ■ UPS System NP-SCADA LAYOUT

RADIO SYSTEM The Radio system shall comprise the following main functional elements ■ Train Radio to OCC and vice versa ■ Hand portable to OCC and vice versa ■ Hand portable to DCC and vice versa ■ SCR to OCC and Handportable/Train mobiles and vice versa.

■Distress call between the train –borne mobile and hand portable as well as between hand portables.

RADIO SYSTEM The Radio system is a digital trunked radio system operating in 380-400 Mhz band and confirming to TETRA standards. ● The Radio system have central control equipment installed in OCC ● Base station are installed at Welcome,Pulbangash, Rohini East for Rail corridor and at Connaught Place and ISBT for Metro corridor. ● The audio and data is conveyed to the central equipment through FOTS. ● The Radio system in MC have a leaky coaxial cable along each track in the tunnels for communication with train borne mobile radio.

MASTER CLOCK SYSTEM ■ Master clock is provided to assure uniform and reliable time Information.

■ A GPS Master clock distributes correct time to Master clocks and other systems requiring correct time.

■ The Master clock is provided in OCC and transmits the correct Time to the Sub-Master Clocks via LANs. ■ One Sub-Master Clock is placed in every station.

RADIO SYSTEM Following categories of call are capable in radio system : Individual call-Point to Point voice calls.

Group Call- communication between the number of users within a pre defined area.

Broadcast call- One way call from OCC/DCC to all users of the same call group within a pre defined area.

Data call- Text messages from train radio,hand portable or from OCC. Emergency call – Train and shunting emergency calls to designated controller.

Direct Mode call – Voice calls possible both ways between train mobile and another train mobile,train borne mobile and hand portable and between hand portables located within a radius of 2 Km. Train PA call – OCC to train borne PA system.

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RADIO CONTROL PANEL IN STATION

TELEPHONE SYSTEM ● The telephone system provides a digital EPABX fixed telephone network ● The Telephone system includes a direct line telephone communication system to provide direct line telephone lines for train operation, traction power supply control and maintenance telephone lines for track , rolling stock , signalling and telecommunication . The system ensures instant , un interruptible communication between key location of DMRTS. ● The EPABX network and direct line telephone communication system is equipped with a common network management system to provide user data management, alarm monitoring , performance monitoring and system administration functions. ● The telephone system is provided with emergency telephone from direct line telephone system at fixed location close to cross passages along the tunnels. This network of telephones shall be accessible from SCR and OCC. EPABX NETWORK

DIRECT LINE TELEPHONE NETWORK

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CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV) ● The CCTV system shall be provided for real time,colour display of all public and selected areas of stations through out the metro corridor.It shall be supervised locally from the station control rooms and remotely from the OCC. ● The CCTV system shall also cover all platforms on the metro corridor and curved platforms on the Rail corridor to provide train drivers with a clear,un obstructed view of the entire length of the train from the driving cab.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM Four types of messages are provided by PAS ∆ Fixed messages ∆ re formatted with data to be added ∆ Instantly recorded ∆ Live audio broadcast ∆ Priority of PAS announcement ∆ Live audio broadcast from PSB ∆ Live audio broadcast from SCR ∆ Live audio broadcast from OCC ∆ Announcement intiated from TCS ∆ Pre formatted message from SCR/OCC.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM The Public address system is provided to broadcast voice messages to passengers/staff in all stations,depots and OCC and DMRTS HQ The PAS shall also be used for emergency evacuation broadcast in case of emergencies.

PASSENGER INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (PIDS) ● The Passenger Information Display system triggered by TC&S system automatically provides real time visual information about train arrival/departure through the station. ● The PIDS display is coordinated with PAS for real time passenger audio broadcasts for train arrival/departure PIDS enables the operator in SCR and OCC to display routine and special emergency messages for passengers and staff in stations. Display boards are provided at for each platform side and concourse at all stations.

PASSENGER INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM The PAS have control equipment located at the equipment room of each station depots, OCC and DMRTS HQ. The station PAS is interfaced to the FOTS for connection to the equipment located in CER to facilitate control from OCC. The PAS at depots is stand alone without any control from OCC. The PAS at station is accessed from 1) Platform supervisory booth (PSB).

2) Station control room (SCR).

3) OCC The PAS is capable of maintaining the required intelligibility at all times regardless of the changing environment including crowd density,temperature,humidity and noise level.

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Advanced Rail Fastenings in India PREFACE: With advanced Turnouts, Metro Rail, Ballastless Rail Tracks and High-Speed Line, new impetus has been given to the Indian rail fasting market and applications. The spectrum of advanced rail fastening assemblies has become wider.

The promotion of indigenous manufacture of advanced rail fastening components under “Make in India” will give an impetus to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative under the self reliant Indian campaign Making better use of the domestic economy and industries.

RDSO designed elastic Rail Clip, ERC, MARK III the Standard of INR: The RDSO designed anti-clock-wise bended self-tensioning Elastic Rail Clips, ERCs, evolved from Pandrol ERCs, are in India the standard rail fastening for concrete sleeper rail tracks:

LOAD, developing a clamping force. The clamping force Develops with the deflection of the spring steel rod. The missing elasticity of concrete sleepers gets compensated with elastic rubber pads made out of natural rubber, ethylene-vinylacetatecopolymer (EVA) or ethylene-propylene-dien-ter- polymer micro foam (microcellular EPDM).

INR Ballasted Concrete Sleeper Rail Track with ERC Fastening

The standard fastening consists of only few parts; an SGCI insert with a Tunnel/housing and a shoulder anchored in the concrete sleeper, an insulating glass filled nylon composite GFN liner, a 6 mm thick grooved rubber rail-pad and a self-tensioning ERC. The concrete sleeper comes with the insert already casted in.

Those Pandrol type ERCs develop the clamping force to hold the rail foot by deflection when the centre leg is pushed into the housing/tunnel of the SGCI insert with its shoulder. There is NO

Assembling of Indian RDSO designed MARK III ERC on Concrete Sleeper by pushing the Centre- Leg into the Housing/Tunnel; Pict. by F.A. Wingler

Between heel of the clip and rail-foot there is a liner made out of reinforced polyamide/nylon. There is no screw or bolt to Adjust the clamping force measured with the unit [kN]:

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Elastic Fastening with self-tensioning RDSO MARK III ERC onConcrete Sleeper; Graph modified

by F.A. Wingler

The rail fastenings with MARK III ERC on INR concrete sleeper tracks need frequent attendance. By vibration and corrosion the clip can get loose. A patrolling key man is in intervals needed to push manually with A special hammer loose ERCs back into the housing:

Vossloh 336 4 Holes Ribbed Base-Plate Fastening with Anchor Studs, K-Bolt and SKI 12 Tension Clamp

2. or with shoulder Base Plates with tunnels/housings for Pandrol type ERCs for indirect fastenings. The Pandrol resilient base plates of this indirect fastening are fixed to the sleeper or plinth by cast-in anchor studs:

Attending loose MARK III ERC by patrolling Key Man

On Metro Rail, Semi-High Speed and High-Speed tracks, because of safety reasons a so-called “fit-and-forget” attendance free fastening system is needed. Metro Rail, SemiHigh Speed and High-Speed Rail need more reliable fastenings and components.

Indirect Base-Plate Fastenings for Metro Rail: With the upcoming Metro Rail in India, alternative “fit-andforget” indirect fastening assemblies have arrived making use of Base-Plates with either 1. the Vossloh K-Plate (“Rippen-Platte/Ribbed-Plate”) with the Hook-Bolt and the SKI 12 Tension Clamp (“Spann-Klemme”) for indirect fastening:

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Pandrol resilient Base-Plate for “e” Brand Pandrol ERCs

WHITE PAPER On the old Kolkata metro line one can find the self-tensioning Indian ERC clips with anti-clock-wise bends. The Vossloh type 336 ribbed base-plate indirect fastening with T- Head/K-bolts and SKI 12 tension clamps are installed on following Operational metro lines: DELHI (BG and SG), JAIPUR, NOOIDA, GURGAON, KOCHI, KOLKATA (New), BANGALORE, LUCKNOW, HYDERABAD and AHMEDABAD:

The fasteners are spaced at 700 mm on tangent track and on curves of radius 400 m and leaner. The spacing is reduced to 650 mm on curves tighter than 400 m radius. This system has a proven record in Indian conditions of over 10 years on the Broad Gauge and Standard Gauge rail tracks of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Its performance in reach-1 of the Bangalore Metro for the last 14 months (2013) has been quite satisfactory; source: S. Parameshwara, Procedure of National Technical Seminar of IPWE, Jan. 11-12th, 2013, Chennai, Page 332.

The indirect Pandrol Resilient Base-Plate Assembly with Pandrol “e” Brand clock-wise bended ERC one can find on following Indian Metro Rail: DELHI, CHENNAI, MUMBAI, KOLKATA new, NAGPUR and PUNE. This installation is similar to the Pandrol installation of Dubai Metro Rail, where however only two anchor studs are used.

Direct Vossloh 300 Series SKl Tension Clamp Fastening: Bangalore Metro Rail Fastening with 4 Holes Ribbed Base- Plate, K-Bolt and SKI 12 Tension Clamp

The Vossloh, Germany, supplied indirect fastening system-336 with SKI-12 tension clamp and Cellentic intermediate plate is installed on the Bangalore Metro. The base plate system uses an M 27 x 285 mm cast-in anchor stud assembly. Two bolts are used on curves leaner than 700 m radius, 4 bolts on curves tighter than 400 m and 3 bolts for curves < 700 m and ≥ 400 m. The fastening system is capable of lateral adjustment of ± 4 mm using eccentric insulating bushes, and of vertical adjustment of + 20 mm using a combination of height adjustment plates beneath the base plate.

For Ballast-less INR Tracks, BLT, in Tunnels the direct Vossloh 3001 U fastening system with SKI tension clamps have also come to India. The assembly is hold by screw bolts with dowels in the concrete sleeper or concrete plinth. When fastening and tightening the nut or screw-bolt, the SKI clamp gets deflected and thus generated the clamping force. The clamping force can be adjusted by the torque applied.

Assembly Scheme of Vossloh 300-1 U direct Fastening with SKI 15 Tension Clamp Vossloh 336 2 Holes Ribbed Base-Plate Fastening with Dowel Screw Bolt, K-Bolt and SKI 12 Tension Clamp

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WHITE PAPER The bi-block traverse, non-prestressed concrete sleepers together with rail fastenings and rails are adjusted in their position to precision on a monolithic concrete track-supporting layer (i.e., monolithic in that it is created in one concrete-casting process) and then the concrete poured between the sleepers:

Angle-Guide Plate of Vossloh 300-1 U Fastening

The Vossloh 300 direct screw-bolt fastening is a favorite assembly on Rheda 2000 ballast-less tracks, BLT, in India:

Construction of Rheda 2000 HS BLT in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah to Medina

On the BLT of Delhi Airport Express Metro Rail we find the Vossloh 300-1 U direct fastening system with SKI 15 tension clamps, similar to the BLT fastenings of the Indian Railways, Northern Railway, Pir Panjal Tunnel T-80 and Tunnel T-25 of the USBRL, Kashmir link project:

Preparing Rheda 2000 BLT Track in T 80 Tunnel (USBRL Project) with Vossloh 300-1-U direct Fastening with SKI 15 Tension Clamp

Delhi Airport Express Metro Rail direct Vossloh 300 Fastening with SKI 15 Tension Clamp

Self-tensioning Pandrol Fast Clips Superseding the “e” Brand ERCs: Bi-Block M-55 non-prestressed Concrete Sleeper for Rheda 2000 BLT with Dowel Holes for Vossloh 300-1 U direct Fastening for Tunnel T 80

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Worldwide the self-tensioning Pandrol-Brand Fast-Clips are increasingly superseding the self-tensioning Pandrol type ERCs. The Fast-Clip falls in the category of indirect fastenings.

WHITE PAPER This Fast-Clip takes a trumped around the globe especially in England, Germany, France, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Corsica, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Australia, China and USA:

The Fast-Clip is virtually maintenance free and a true “fit and forget” rail-fastening. Even under harsh conditions the clip does not dislodge. No key-man is needed to push in regular intervals clips back, as it is needed for conventional parallel to the rail installed elastic rail clips, which can get loosened by rail-creep and vibration.

For the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Line the Fast-Clip has been taken into consideration in combination with the Japanese Shinkansen ballast-less dlab track. A demonstration track had been recently installed at Vadodara:

Pandrol/Rahee Fast Clip; Pict. by F.A. Wingler

In England, wherever new sleepers get installed, the rails will be fastened by Fast-Clips. Even in Germany, the motherland of direct Vossloh Screw/Tension-Clamp SKI Fastenings, the FastClips are nowadays installed on tracks with tight curvatures, where in 4-5 years interval due to high wear the high outer curve-rails have to be re-railed by robotic heavy-duty on-track machinery (River Rhine Valley Lines):

Demonstration of Ballast-less Slab Track at Vadodara for Indian High-Speed Project with Base-Plate Fast-Clip Fastening

Mechanized/robotic Track Sleeper Laying with pre-assembled Fast-Clips, Rail-Threading and Clip-Locking in China

The Fast-Clip sleepers are delivered on site with all components held captive, and the clips with the toe-insulator are at parked position. Once the sleepers are placed and the rail has been threaded, the Fast-Clip is simply pushed from the parked to the installed position. This can be done by mechanized/robotic procedures. The correct clamping force in the range up to 17 kN is achieved automatically when pushing the clip in parking position.

Pandrol Vipa DFC indirect Base-Plate Fastening with Fast-Clip

The Pandrol VIPA DFC is a base-plate system with Fast-Clip, and it has been designed with pre-cast applications in mind. This has allowed the engineers to design the system economically using long-proven embedded cast shoulder technology to transfer the lateral loading into the pre-cast element. Applications are on light rail, metro, high-speed and other non-ballasted tracks.

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The Pandrol VIPA range of products uses 2 layers of resilience pads to provide attenuation of vibrations, 1 layer of resilience pad under the base-plate and a second layer under the rail.

The system is an adjustable indirect base-plate type, ideally suited for installation on pre-cast blocks, sleepers or slabs, but can also be installed using the wet-pour top-down methods like Rheda 2000.

Direct Shinkansen Spring-Steel Leaf Fastening: A feasible alternative for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad HS track is the Japanese spring-steel leave fastening of the Shinkansen lines, a direct fastening assembly using dowels in the concrete support:

Roughly Triangular Shape of the Nabla Clamping Spring-Steel Blade

The Nabla fastening is a safe and reliable railway fastening, which is most widely used in France. In general, Nabla fastening can be widely used in tram, light rail transits, metro, main line and high-speed tracks. The special shape of the Nabla blade generates a dynamically stable clamping force on the steel rails when the screw-bolt gets torqued. The direct Nabla fastening is extensively used on concretes sleepers of ballasted French TGV high-speed lines:

Spring-Steel Leaf Clip Fastening of Shinkansen HS, Japan

1: Hexagonal Bold; 2: Washer; 3: Coil Spring; 4: Spring-Clip; 5: Wedge; 6: Plastic Dowel; 7: Rail-Pad Scheme of the Japanese Shinkansen Spring-Steel Leaf Fastening

This fastening allows lateral adjustments. The clamping force is achieved automatically once the screw-bolt is tightened to contact.

Direct Nabla Spring-Steel Blade Fastening: A similar direct spring-steel leaf or blade fastening with screw bolts is the Nabla system with a roughly triangular shape of the clamping steel blade. The term “Nabla” is derived from the triangular symbol resembling an inverted Greek delta used in mathematics:

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Nabla Spring-Steel Blade Assembly Scheme with Insulator

Besides the indirect Pandrol Fast Clip the direct Nabla assembly is also taken into consideration for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad HS BLT rail track.

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Indirect Delkor Base-Plate Fastenings: In his article on Rail Link to Kashmir Valley in the PWI Journal, London, UK, January 2021, p. 18, the renowned consultant Mr. J.S. Mundrey promotes for the envisaged ballast-less track, BLT, on the Kashmir rail-link between Katra and Banihal an indirect fastening with Delkor base-plates.

Delkor, Australia, has in its product portfolio a wide range of adjustable base-plates for ribbed plate K-bolt-SKI as well for Pandrol type ERCs Clips:

Standard grooved Elastomer Rail Pad of INR manufactured by Chandra Industrial Works, Kolkata

Delkor Alt. 1 Base-Plate Range

Rail pads and intermediate plates of advanced properties are made of vulcanized microcellular ethylene-propylene-dienetermonomer (EPDM) rubber, of different stiffness adjusted to the applications, under the trademark “CELLENTIC”:

Delkor Alt. 1 Bonded Base Plate; source DELKOR RAIL Product Information Sheet; modified by F.A. Wingler

Elastic Rail Pads and Intermediate Plates: Elastic vibration energy absorbing and clamping rail pads and intermediate plates are essential components of advanced rail fastening systems. For details see: J.S. Mundrey, RAILWAY TRACK ENGINEERING, 5th Edition 2017, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Chennai, Chapter 5, p.170 ff, ISBN (13)978-93-5260-649-8 / ISBN (10): 93- 5260-649-3:

Vossloh CELLENTIC Rail Pad for 300 Series direct Fastening

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WHITE PAPER Within the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Pandrol Rahee Technologies have become an innovative supplier of advanced rail fastening components in India. They have taken SKl tensionclamps and Nabla fasteners in their product portfolio.

Intermediate Plates for the Vossloh 300 Series direct Fastenings

Outlook: The final words have not yet been spoken, which of the advanced indirect or direct rail fastening systems and components will become standard in India.

The national strategy should be to manufacture the advanced rail fastening components in India.

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Dr. F.A. Wingler The promotion of indigenous manufacture of advanced rail fastening components under “Make in India” will give an impetus to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative under the self reliant Indian campaign with the target to make better use of the domestic economy and Industries.

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TOD and Transit Ridership Introduction Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban development strategy that refers to residential and commercial centers designed to maximize access by transit and nonmotorized transportation and with other features to encourage transit ridership. Typically, TOD involves creating relatively high density development with a comfortable walking distance (800 m) of public transportation stations. It includes following design features: The neighbourhood is designed for Cycling and Walking, with adequate facilities and attractive street conditions.

Streets have good Connectivity and Traffic Calming features to control vehicle traffic speeds.

Mixed-use development that includes shops, schools and other public services, and a variety of housing types and prices, within each neighborhood.

Parking Management to reduce the amount of land devoted to parking compared with conventional development, and to take advantage of the parking cost savings associated with reduced automobile use.

Transit Stops and Stations that are convenient, comfortable

and Secure, with features such as comfortable waiting areas, venders selling refreshments and periodicals, washrooms, W a y f i n d i n g a n d M u l t i - M o d a l N a v i g a t i o n To o l s .

Impact of TOD on Transit Ridership Several studies indicate that people who live and work in TODs tend to own fewer vehicles, drive less and rely more on alternative modes than they would in more automobile dependent locations. Ewing and Cervero (2010) found that increased proximity to transit stop, intersection density and land use mix increase transit travel. Cervero, et al. (2004) found that increased residential and commercial density, and improved walkability around a station increase transit ridership: for example, increasing station area residential density from 10 to 20 units per gross acre increases transit commute mode share from 20.4% to 24.1%, and up to 27.6% if implemented with pedestrian improvements. Ding, Cao and Liu (2019) found that station-area built environment characteristics, including density, mix, bus service, and car ownership influence 34% of Washington DC Metrorail ridership. Lund, Cervero and Willson (2004) found that California transit station area residents are about five times more likely to commute by transit as the average worker in the same city. Gard (2007) found that TOD typically increases per capita transit ridership 2-5 times and reduces vehicle trip generation 8% to 32% compared with conventional land use development.

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ARTICLE Population Density: The population density can create adequate transit ridership to justify frequent service, and help create active street life and commercial activities.

Employment Density: Larger and more centralized commercial areas will increase transit ridership.

Service Quality: Improved transit service quality (more comfortable vehicles and waiting areas, more frequent service, time-competitive with driving, better user information etc.) increases ridership.

Transit Service Pricing: Lower fares and wider distribution of passes increases ridership.

Demographics: Lower-income, students, seniors and disabled populations ride transit more than average.

Employment Density: Larger and more centralized commercial areas will increase transit ridership.

Transit Accessibility: Good transit accessibility such as good pedestrian connectivity can enhance transit ridership.

Physical Design Factors: Physical design factors such as neighborhood design and streetscape improvements can have some influence on transit choice among individual station area residents.

Examples of Case Studies Several case studies explore relationship between transit demand and TOD indicators. The results of few case studies are given below: 1) Metro Stations in Bangkok: The results of this case study indicate that only density and design variables influence ridership volume for the Bangkok metro stations. This result is further evidence that the populations in high-rise buildings tend to use metro stations more than those in single houses or lowrises. Also, interchange stations and park and-ride buildings are found to be the main variables that correlate directly with transit ridership numbers.

2) San Francisco Region Rail and Ferry Terminals: Automobile travel declines and public transit travel increases as households locate closer to San Francisco region rail and ferry terminals.

3) California Transit Station: California transit station area residents are about five times more likely to commute by transit as the average worker in the same city. California office workers who live located within 1/2 mile of rail stations to have transit commute shares averaging 19% compared to 5% regionwide.

The statewide average transit commute mode share is 27% for workers living within 1/2 mile of a station compared to 7% for residents between 1/2 mile and 3 miles of the station.

4) Orenco Station: Residents of Orenco Station, a transit-

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Oriented suburban community near Portland, Oregon, use public transit significantly more than residents of comparable communities. Orenco transit commute mode share is 22% compared with 5% average for the region, and 69% report using public transit more frequently than they did in their previous neighborhood.

5) Washington DC and Baltimore TODs: An analysis of Washington DC and Baltimore TODs indicates that all else being equal (accounting for demographic and geographic factors), TOD residents drive about 20% fewer annual miles than nonTOD residents, and rely significantly more on walking, cycling and public transport for both commute and non-commute trips.

6) Metro Stations in Taipei City, Taiwan: Based on empirical results, this study concludes that daily ridership was positively affected by the floor-space area of the station areas, negatively affected by the percentage of four-way intersections, and insignificantly affected by mixed land use.

7) Shanghai’s Metro Stations: This empirical study has found that passenger volume in a metro station is positively associated with station area employment density and residents’ commuting distance. As the regression results show, if adding 1000 jobs within 500 m from the station, the station passenger volumes will increase 22,148.

Conclusion From above, it can be concluded that TOD planning plays a significant role in maximizing the transit ridership and in creating compact and sustainable urban development in a limited land area. A high population and housing density, combined with mixed use developments generally ensures high transit ridership.

References 1) Robert Cervero, et al (2004), “Transit-Oriented Development in the United States: Experience, Challenges, and Prospects”, Transit Cooperative Research Program, Transportation Research Board 2) Hollie M. Lund, Robert Cervero and Richard W. Willson (2004), “Travel Characteristics of Transit-Oriented Development in California,” Caltrans Statewide Planning Studies 3) NJDOT (2007), “How to Handle Parking,” Transit Friendly Development” Newsletter of Transit Oriented Development and Land Use In New Jersey, Vol. 3, No. 1 4) Jen-Jia Lin and Ting-Yu Shin (2008), “Does Transit-Oriented Development Affect Metro Ridership? Evidence from Taipei, Taiwan” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Issue 2063

ARTICLE 5) John Renne (2009), “From Transit-Adjacent to TransitOriented Development,” Local Environment, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 1-15.

6) Reid Ewing and Robert Cervero (2010), “Travel and the Built Environment: A Meta-Analysis,” Journal of the American Planning Association, Vol. 76, No. 3, Summer, pp. 265-294 7) Chuan Ding, Xinyu Cao and Chao Liu (2019), “How Does the Station-Area Built Environment Influence Metrorail Ridership?

Using Gradient Boosting Decision Trees to Identify Non-Linear Thresholds,” Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 77, pp. 70-78

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Indicators Focused on Land Use Density, Diversity, and Accessibility: A Case Study of Existing Metro Stations in Bangkok”, Urban Rail Transit 6(1):56–70 Authored by:

Jitu Sharma He is currently working as Manager (Transportation) in Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd and having more than 15 years experience in aspects of transport planning, transport economics and development economics.

8) Khin Thiri Kyaw Nyunt and Natachai Wongchavalidkul (2020), “ Evaluation of Relationships Between Ridership Demand and

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Building Information Modeling for Rail Projects in India There are merits and demerits of each and every technology but merits are always given priority while we adopt new technology.

BIM is not an exception. Indeed it is helping the engineers, institutions and the government. This can be if vital importance when it comes to the development of Rail projects. It will not only help in improving design efficiency and save cost but also an ineffective implementation of the projects.

The Building Information Modelling technique is also supposed to reduce the total project time and duration significantly. BIM technique has revolutionized construction industry today and has helped to make gruesome constructions an easier task according to experts.

It helps and allows people from the construction industry, AEC professionals efficiently design, build and operate a structure. In simple terms, it can be said to be a digital representation of a building's physical and functional properties and its characteristics.

However, BIM goes further than just the building's physical appearance or a 2D or 3D model of it. It includes information about every component of the building, infrastructure, construction that goes into the project. This helps the designer whether he is a construction professional, architect or engineer create designs more effectively compared to other tools in the market today.

What is BIM? Architects, Engineers and Construction people now emphasize on BIM technique which helps them avoid a number of loopholes which the traditional manual method of designing and layout used to be a problem working with.

BIM or Building Information Modelling has become an integral part of the construction industry in modern times. The computer-based systems have helped us to work without much worries as the need for drawings, paper and pencil have now become negligible.

BIM is abbreviated for Building Information Modelling. In India, it is also known as VDC: Virtual Design and Construction. It is an intelligent, model-based process for planning, designing, building and managing buildings and infrastructure.

ARTICLE It is a way of working, managing information in a team environment, enabling everyone to understand a building using a digital 3D model.

The digital model holds all the information needed to design, construct and maintain that building.

BIM creates a digital knowledge resource shared by different project participants at any stage, forming a reliable basis for decisions.

BIM affects the whole project ‘life-cycle’ i.e., from inception to demolition

Significance of BIM

1. DESIGN Drawings, Calculations Architect, Engineer Visualization, 3D models

intelligently and in an optimum manner. With a cloud-based environment and an approach based on integration, it gives its users a number of benefits and easiness. BIM process is both technology and people-driven hence, it allows desired changes at all levels. Information in BIM is stored digitally where models are created to simplify a construction or project (road, bridge, building etc.). Models are digital data or representation, reproduction or simplify version of the task undertaken by AEC people. Information is also collected through documents which in BIM is stored in digital version of papers, drawings, prints, images and videos. The entire process is carried out through specialized software and hardware tools that manage the various stages of the Building Information Modelling process.

Software used for BIM Following are some of the common software that is used for BIM: • Autodesk Revit – It is most known software solution for BIM.

2. LAW AND REGULATIONS Regulations specifications 3. SERVICES Logistic Engineering Industry 4. 4D -CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Scheduling Logistic, 4D 5. SPECIFICATIONS Classification Standards Specification Sheets Estimates Accounting 6. 5D - SIMULATION Life cycle cost Environment Lifetime predictions

• Autodesk Navisworks • Autodesk BIM 360 • SketchUp • Archi CAD • Vector Works Architect • Bentley

7. 6D - DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Estimates Conditions Requirements Functional requests 8. PROCUREMENT Price database Product Database 9. 7D -FACILITY MANAGEMENT Maintenance Guaranties Letting Sale, Operations

Domain served 1. Architectural 2. Interior Design 3. Structural 4. Mechanical 5. Electrical 6. Plumbing 7. Fire Protection

How does it work?

Building Information Modelling process works in a collaborative approach which includes generation and exchange of data and information between the various project parties. It works by the integration of its five key elements – processes, policies, people, information and technologies. Hence, an intelligent 3D model-based process BIM is developed which helps AEC use their

Benefits of BIM • It is the process of designing a building collaboratively using one coherent system of computer models rather than separate sets of drawing. Hence, if a model element is changed than BIM co-ordinates the changes in all views that display that element which saves the time and helps to avoid any unwanted expenditure or loss.

• Architects, contractors and structural engineers can work more collaboratively accessing and updating the design. The information in form of models and documents is stored digitally hence, information access is easy and hassle-free saving time and cost.

• The information can be accessed by project holders from anywhere hence, it helps to reduce the time-consuming errors.

• It helps everyone working on a project co-ordinate seamlessly and keep every project member on the same page. Thus, with a cloud-based user interface supporting environment it helps in significantly reducing the time.

• Realistic visualizations help to get immediate approvals.

Payments to vendors and contractors are also done timely.

• BIM provides insights into design constructability. Thereby, reducing errors, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the construction phase. The information stored in the form of models helps to improve or restructure the design if required

ARTICLE before the construction is completed.

• BIM also helps in a better understanding of the future operations and maintenance of the building. This reduces repair and maintenance cost.

• It helps the owners and contractors in predictive maintenance asset and facilities management for future changes and renovation work.

It can therefore, be summarized that BIM technique significantly helps in reducing the cost and time involved in a project. BIM provides information and tools to effectively plan, design, construct and manage buildings and structures. The essence of BIM process is that it enables the creation of virtual 3D models which can be explored and manipulated making it easier to understand the relations between spaces, materials and systems. A database generates a 3D image and creates building plans. Thus with the help of BIM process, one can build, view and test a structure in 3D. These abilities allow revisions and gathering of accurate details. The detailed data permits design, clash detection, cost and schedule. It’s worth mentioning that BIM does not solely refer to buildings but to all sectors related to construction viz; Roads, Railways, Utilities, Bridges, Tunnels, Structures, Architecture, Topography etc.

Based on a number of Traffic and Transportation studies conducted by various agencies, the then Government of Malayasia (GoM) approved development of Kaula Lampur Metro Rail (MRTS) Project at the junction of three high density traffic corridors of the city spanning across 64 km in phase-I.

PROJECT CASE STUDIES

Challenge:

KELANG JAYA LRT STATION: Kaula Lumpur Metro station

Kelana Jaya Station is a two-level interchange station with a series of varied roof systems as a means of visual wayfinding and resource optimization. This meant that not only did the individual roofs and their details have to resolved for modeling purposes, but also their interface drawings and subsequent junction cohesion via modeling.

ARTICLE Kelana Jaya LRT station is a light rail station on the Kelana Jaya Line, which is the second longest fully automated driverless metro system in the world.

The Indian Story Building Information Modeling is a highly beneficial technology-driven virtual platform for Indian construction Industry. According to KPMG-NAREDCO report, India can be the world’s third-largest global construction market by 2030. India is presently incurring huge investment in urban, housing, railways, metro and highways construction. However, it is worth mentioning that the construction industry in India is not very familiar with BIM. Due to population and economic growth, India is witnessing a vastly expanding market. Despite this, in a survey conducted in 2014, BIM usage was reported by only 22% of respondents. Government speculated that BIM could help save up to 20% by shortening construction time. The Ministry of Statistics and Program implementation recently estimated that the government has already incurred INR 3.88 Lakh Cr in overrun costs. The ministry also estimated that around 552 projects have witnessed time escalation too. It is for this reason that BIM becomes necessary and important for India. It is for this reason that NITI Aayog is considering the use of BIM technologies in various government projects. By using BIM, the government will be able to reduce the costs incurred in infrastructure projects significantly.

The Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation (AECO) is the second largest industry in India after agriculture Industry. The AECO contributes to about 11.1% of India's GDP. There are several mega projects undertaken recently in India. For e.g; high-end roadways or expressways, metro train projects, bullet train project (between Mumbai and Ahmedabad), HighSpeed Rail Corridor, Bharatmala and Sagarmala. All these megaprojects not only need real-time monitoring but also require vigilant eyes to be kept to rule out any bottleneck to help the projects complete in time and avoid cost overruns and litigations. But, it is disheartening to note that there’s still a lack of awareness and adeptness to BIM in the Indian Construction Industry. The Architects, Engineers and Contractors still prefer

to build and construct buildings and establishments on usual approach involving drawings, blueprints and manual specifications. These obsolete and traditional methods usually accompany delays and increase in input cost at various levels.

Due to manual records, data and information the chances of bottlenecks and corruption is also not ruled out making the entire project vulnerable.

On the contrary, the BIM gives everyone in the construction workflow a common, intelligent model-based process to plan, design, construct and manage buildings and associated infrastructure. The BIM can capture and showcase in sharp 3D detail of any aspect of a building no matter how minute it is.

Thus, minimizing the scope for errors and iterations. There is no room for excuse in BIM technology. From visually inspecting a single 2 feet pipe to an entire network of load-bearing pillars stabilizing the building everything can be verified in real-time on a multi-dimensional shared model which is accessible by everyone on the project. Not only this, the five-dimensional visualizations can showcase time, schedule, and the involved cost. As a result, every rupee, kilo of cement and minute is accounted for. With this degree of unprecedented transparency, BIM today has become a necessity of all major constructions and infrastructure.

Taking a cue from global practices and in a move that can be said to be visionary, the government of India has decided to use BIM technology for a number of its important Rail and Metro projects. The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA- METRO) has decided to use Bentley’s 5D BIM digital platform to manage the project and mitigate project challenges majorly leading to time and cost overruns for its Nagpur and Pune Metro Rail Projects. Similarly, the UPMRC (Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation) has also decided to use 5D BIM technology for its Kanpur Metro Rail Project. The Rapid Rail network in the State has also been decided to be developed using BIM technology. The Chennai Metro (Chennai Metro Rail Limited), Delhi Metro expansion too will be monitored real-time using 5D BIM technique. With more than 1000 km. metro rail network underway in 27 cities, India is sure to see a spurt in increased no. of BIM technology-based metro rail network in near future. The use of BIM would not only help these Metro projects get completed in proposed time but also would ensure a modern approach of infrastructural development in the country’s ambitious transport project.

BIM technology is also proposed for Varanasi-New Delhi HighSpeed Rail Corridor and Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The Urban Rail Transit system in the country also plans to use BIM for its Rapid Rail networks.

Bentley Systems is a major player in this field with its worldwide presence in the technology. There are other players as well but Bentley has become a brand name.

"This is a really interesting question as it is not just in India that we are seeing either the expansion or redevelopment of stations, in line with – if we put COVID-19 to one side for a moment – the growing demand for rail and transit", Mr Steve Cockerell of Bentley Systems had said to Metro Rail News.

ARTICLE When we think about India, the population is going to increase rapidly and it will touch 1.4 Billion mark very soon. As th country is planning to have more planned urban transport system, the adoption of BIM becomes significant and critical for the country when the nation has planned to build 100 new airports, modernise 8000 railway stations and build 20 million affordable homes. It’s worth mentioning that a system has to be built for the country where at the click of a button one gets to know that where the pipes are going, where the drainage is going and how are the buildings connected to the services like the road and the drainage.

The technology is going to play a significant role in the way forward. As the pandemic has left a bigger shadow, it is going to influence the future of urban planning as well. Talking about the developments, Mr. Dan Vogen of Bentley Systems had discussed in-depth about the development in an interview with Metro Rail News.

"Early in the pandemic we initiated a campaign called ‘Bentley Has Your Back’, and as part of this we have done a lot to make our software accessible to anyone, anywhere, and in the case of our cloud-based collaboration offering ProjectWise 365, have even waived subscription fees for a period of time. In this way, we are

helping organisations to remain productive throughout the pandemic. We have worked hard to further increase our support levels, and increase the accessibility of our teams working with those users on project implementations, licensing, and deployment timeframes. We have tried to be very flexible throughout the whole process", he said to our Managing Editor Mr Narendra Shah.

“The combination of BIM advancements OpenBuildings Station Designer delivers are, in my opinion, unrivalled in the industry. No other single solution offers a design environment capable of modelling the simplest to the most complex of stations, together with the ability to analyze their real-world performance in terms of pedestrian movement, annual energy consumption, carbon emissions, and fuel costs. The capabilities it provides means owner-operators can ensure their stations are fit for purpose not just on day one, but throughout their operational life", Mr Cockerell had added.

The scenario is going to change in the coming years with firms like Bentley going to play a very important role in the matter. We need to welcome the change as our population expands. The population is not at all going to be problematic. Indeed it will provide with more labour to industrial development. BIM will surely play a key role in the whole process if urban planning

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VENUE Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual Hall No 6, Bombay exhibi on center, Mumbai, India Praga Maidan, New Delhi, India Praga Maidan, New Delhi, India Singapore Digital event Praga Maidan, New Delhi, India Singapore India Expo Centre, Greater Noida / Delhi NCR India Praga Maidan, New Delhi Praga Maidan, New Delhi Praga Maidan, New Delhi Moscow, Russia NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom Budhapest Cologne, Germany Münster Quinton Rail Technology Centre, Warwickshire, UK Perth, Western Australia.

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“Construction Of Elevated Viaduct From Jyothipuram Station (Excluding) To Kia Terminals And Fifteen Elevated Stations Viz., Kasturi Nagar, Horamavu, Hrbr Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Hbr Layout, Nagawara, Veerannapalya, Kempapura, Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross, Bettahalasuru And Doddajala, [Excluding Architectural Finishing Of Stations], Including Road Widening, Utility Diversion & Other Allied Works Of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project, Phase-2b.” In Three Contract Packages (I.....

Karnataka, India

645.30 CR.

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Development And Construction Of Dream City Depot Including Metro Bhavan, Occ And Associated E&M Works Under Corridor C1, Sardhana To Dream City, In Connection With Surat Metro Rail, Phase – I, Package Dc - 01

Gujarat, India

346.00 CR.

18-02-2021

Provision Of Lifts And Escalators In Joka - Bbd Bag And New Garia Airport Corridors Of Metro Railway Kolkata 19 Stations Phase-2, West Bengal, India

West Bengal, India

139.82 CR.

12-02-2021

Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Power Supply System At Dum Dum Cantonment , Jessore Road , Biman Bandar Including One Traction Substation In Between Noapara & Dum Dum Cantonment And Replacement & Reinstallation Of Equipments In Noapara Rss For Noapara Airport Extension Project Of Metro Railway,

West Bengal, India

102.67 CR.

23-02-2021

Bihar, India

90.82 CR.

04-02-2021

Design, Manufacturing And Supply Of Uic-60 Turnouts And Scissor Cross Over For Patna Metro Rail Project Of Pmrcl.

Bihar, India

19.82 CR.

17-02-2021

Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Standard Gauge Track Work (Ballasted, Embedded And Column Lines) At New Isbt Depot For Patna Metro Rail Project For Pmrcl.

Bihar, India

17.97 CR.

18-02-2021

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning Of Electronic Interlocking System (Indoor & Outdoor) At Dumdum Cantonment & Bimanbadar Station Along With Other Different Signalling Equipments Like- Msdac,Data Loger, Etc. With Automatic Signalling Work In Section From Noapara To Bimanbandar Of Metro Railway, Kolkata

West Bengal, India

13.58 CR.

05-02-2021

Bihar, India

7.65 CR.

25-02-2021

Maharashtra, India

5.83 CR.

15-02-2021

Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Subway Environment Simulation (Ses) Studies & Computational Fluid Dynamics (Cfd) Analysis And Sizing Of Tunnel Ventilation System And Major Ecs Equipment For Entire Underground Section Of Surat Mrts Ph-1 For Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (Gmrc) Limited

Gujarat, India

2.40 CR.

23-02-2021

Execution Of All Works In Connection With Proof Checking Of Conceptual Designs, Architectural Drawing, Detailed Structural Designs, Construction Drawings For Underground Construction Of Double Line/Multiple Line , Station Building And Subway Beyond Bimanbandar Yard To New Barrackpore By Cut And Cover Method In Connection With Extension Of Metro Railway From Noapara To Barasat Via Bimanbandar (Airport).

West Bengal, India

1.65 CR.

08-02-2021

Corrigendum : Design Verification, Detail Engineering, Sitc Of Electrical And Mechanical Systems, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression System And Dg Sets Of Corridor-1 And Corridor-2 Of Elevated Stations And Depot Of Patna Metro Rail Project .

Corrigendum : Manufacturing And Supply Of 1200 Mt 90 Uts, Uic 60, 13 M, Class A 880 Grade Rails, Irs-T-12-2009 For New Isbt Patna Depot Of Patna Metro Rail Project Of Pmrcl.

Supply, Fabrication And Installation Of Internal Signages And Graphics Work For 14 Tions In Reach-2 And Reach-4 Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project

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Rajasthan, India

35.08 Lacs

09-02-2021

Provision Of Sufficient Luminaires Above The Street Passing Below The Concourse Level Of Newly Constructed Metro Railway Station Hemanta Mukharjee Of New Garia Airport Metro Corridor

West Bengal, India

20.26 Lacs

11-02-2021

Providing & Fixing Of Retro Reflectorized, Star Flex & Vinyl Informatory Sign Board At 9 Metro Stations Stations Namely Airport, Ujwal Nagar, Congress Nagar Metro Stations Of Reach 1, Dharampeth College Metro Stations Of Reach 3, Zero Mile, Kasturchand Park Of Reach 2 And Agrasen Square, Telephone Exchange, Vaishnao Devi Square Metro Stations Of Reach 4 For Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

Maharashtra, India

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Maharashtra, India

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Tamil Nadu, India

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Supply, Fabrication And Installation Of Internal Signage's And Graphics Work For 14 Metro Stations In Reach -2 And Reach-4 Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

Maharashtra, India

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Supply Of 9800 Mt 60e1 (Uic-60), 1080 Grade Head Hardened (Hh) Rails As Per Irs T-12-2009 For Line – 4 [Bhakti Park –Kasarvadavali] And Extension Corridor [Kasarvadavali – Gaimukh] Of Mumbai Metro Rail Project Of Mmrda.

Maharashtra, India

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03-03-2021

Procurement Of Afc Items. Sma Sicker Of Afc Gates. "Item NameSticker For Sma Used In Thales Make Normal Afc Gate 1) To Be Used In Thales Make Afc Gate On Smva Plastic Top Cover For The Information To Patrons. Sticker Size- Outer Dimensions-5.4 Cmx8.4 Cm Token Dimensions- 2.7 Cmsx2.7 Cms Card Dimensions-2.7 Cmsx4.5 Cms 2)Font Type And Size- Mangal(Body)-Font-11(Bold) Drop Token Or Show Card-Calibri(Body)-Font-11(Bold) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation-Calibri(Body), Font-10(Bold) In HindiMangal(Body.....

Delhi, India

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04-02-2021

Development And Construction Of Dream City Depot Including Metro Bhavan, Occ And Associated E&M Works Under Corridor C1, Sardhana To Dream City, In Connection With Surat Metro Rail, Phase – I, Package Dc - 01

Gujarat, India

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05-02-2021

Awarding Of Exclusive Train Wrapping Rights Of Nagpur Metro Trains On Reach–1 And/Or Reach - 3 Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project For A Period Of 03 Years

Maharashtra, India

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10-02-2021

Licensing Of Exclusive Outdoor Advertisement Rights Between The Piers Of Reach-1 Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project For A Period Of 05 Years

Maharashtra, India

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11-02-2021

Shifting, Relocation, Laying Of Signalling And Telecommunication Cable For Heavy Repair And Rehabilitation Of Metro Railway Tunnel In Section Krsn-Kmdi (From 10.2 Km To 11.2 Km. Parking Rights Of All Metro Stations (Mansarovar To Chandpole Metro Stations) Of Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. And Other Designated Place

Development And Operation Of A Star Category Hotel Cum Convention Centre At The Airspace Above The Zero Mile Metro Station Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project On Public Private Partnership (Dbfot) Basis Constructopm Pf Elevated Viaduct Of Approx. 12,431 Km Length Fro ( Ch : 16178 M To 19296 M, Ch : 22962 M To 30199 M, Ch : 31178, To 31241 M) Between Cmbt Metro Station ( Excluding Station) And Puzhuthivakkam Metro Station Including Special Spanbs And Construction Of 12 Nos. Of Elevated Station At Grain Market , Sai Nagar Bus Stop , Elango Nagar Bus Stop , Dlf It Sez , Sathya Nagar, Ctc, Butt Road, Alandur , Adambakkam, Vanupvampet And Puzhuthivakkam And Integrated Highway Grade Separator From M.....

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Supply Of 220v, Dry & Uncharged Plante Lead Acid Stationary Battery Each Consisting Of 110 Cell , (110no. 2v Per Cell) Capacity 250ah. High Discharge Performance Closed Top Cells (Each 2volts) In Specially Moulded Transparent Plastic (San) Boxes. Complete With Plante Positive Plates, Pasted Negative Plates, Lids, Vent Plugs With Water Level Indicator, Separators, Bolts & Nuts, Inter Cell Connector Etc. Capacity: 250ah At The 10hour Rate Of Discharge To 1.85volts Per Cell At 27 Degree Celsius. As.....

West Bengal, India

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Fabrication & Erection Of Steel Structures – 7 Nos. Of Fob At 6 Locations In Yeshwanthpur, Dasarahalli, Nagasandra Stations Of Phase-1 And Mailasandra, Jnanabharathi, Chikkabidarkallu (Jindal) Stations Of Phase-2 For Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Karnataka, India

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15-02-2021

Supply Of Set Of Insulating Cover For Trcc Of Ac Rakes Of Kolkata Metro. Each Set Consist Of: (I) Insulating Cover For Shoe Supporting Yoke As Per Metro Railway's Drawing No. Mr/Poh/Ac/1017- 01no./Set And (Ii) Insulating Cap For Shoe Supporting Adjuster As Per Metro Railway's Drawing No. Mr/Poh/Ac/1-018- 02nos./Set. As Per Drg.No. Mr/Poh/Ac/1-017,Alt-A & Mr/Poh/Ac/1-018,Alt-A.

West Bengal, India

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24-02-2021

Project Management Consultancy (Designated Engineer) For The Civil Construction Works Of Metro Corridor From Central Silk Board Junction To Kempegowda International Airport Of Metro Rail Project Phase 2a & 2b..

Karnataka, India

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Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Subway Environment Simulation (Ses) Studies & Computational Fluid Dynamics (Cfd) Analysis And Sizing Of Tunnel Ventilation System And Major Ecs Equipment For Entire Underground Section Of Surat Mrts Ph-1 For Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (Gmrc) Limited

Multi Location

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23-02-2021

Installation, Maintenance & Running Of 07 ( 03 + 04) Nos. Kiosks At Dakshineshwar Metro Railway Station.

West Bengal, India

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Supply Of Circuit Board Of Becu For Bhel Make Ac Rakes For Metro Railway, Kolkata As Per Annexure-I.

West Bengal, India

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West Bengal, India

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05-02-2021

Fabrication & Erection Of Steel Structures – 7 Nos. Of Fob At 6 Locations In Yeshwanthpur, Dasarahalli, Nagasandra Stations Of Phase-1 And Mailasandra, Jnanabharathi, Chikkabidarkallu (Jindal) Stations Of Phase-2 For Bangalore Metro Rail Project

Karnataka, India

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04-02-2021

Expression Of Interest For Development And Construction Of Dream City Depot Including Metro Bhavan , Occ And Associated E&M Works Under Corridor C1 , In Connection With Surat Metro Rail Project , Phase 1 Package Dc 01

Gujarat, India

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Corrigendum : Knc 02 -Development Of Non-Motorised Transport (Nmt) Initiatives And Station Oriented Developments Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. Including Junction Improvements, Open Space Development, Construction Of Drain-Duct,Footpath, Landscaping, Cycletrack

Kerala, India

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08-02-2021

Supply Of Motor Protection Circuit Breaker With Auxiliary Switch For Ac Rakes Of Kolkata Metro To Specification No. Mr/Poh/Spec/Cg/ Mpcb (Rev. 01), With Latest Amendment, If' Any. Make: Siemens Type No. 3rv202i 4ba15 (With Auxiliary Switch 3rv1901- 1e) Or Similar Type Of Allen Bradley, Abb, Schneider, Mors Smitt, L&T. As Per Specn. As Per Metro Railways Specification No.Mr/Poh/Spec/Cgmpcb, With Latest Amendment, If Any

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Jammu And Kashmir, India

45.43 CR.

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Maharashtra, India

28.04 CR.

15-02-2021

Multi State, India

4.29 CR.

08-02-2021

West Bengal, India

33.83 Lacs

08-02-2021

Assam, India

29.61 Lacs

25-02-2021

Karnataka, India

27.86 Lacs

02-03-2021

Pudukkottai Permanent Way Section : Through Fittings Renewal In 50 Sets Of Points & Crossings Between Km:-418.500 To 483.200 In Between Stations Kumaramangalam And Chettinad. Transportation Of Track Fittings Like Fish Plates, Erc, Liners, Grp, Bearing Plates Of Various Sizes, Rubber Pads And Other Fittings From Ews / Arakonam / P.Way Depot At Ajj / Goc Or Any Where In Indian Railway To Road Approachable Place Of Site Of Work / Base Depot / Sectional P.Way Depot With Contractor's Road Lorry / Tru.....

Tamil Nadu, India

15.38 Lacs

15-02-2021

Supply Of Set Of Hinge Complete For Lhb Coaches Consisting Of 5 Items As Follow : (I) Hinge Complete To Indian Railway Drg. No.3 10113.0.21.420.101 Alt. No.- 'B'. Qty/Kit- 9 Nos.(Ii) Hinge Complete To Indian Railway Drg. No.3 10113.0.21.420.100 Alt. No.- 'B'. Qty/Kit6 Nos.(Iii) Hinge Complete To Indian Railway Drg. No. 3 10113.0.21.410.041 Alt. No.- 'Nil'. Qty/Kit- 6 Nos.(Iv) Hinge Complete To Indian Railway Drg. No. 3 10113.0.21.410.040 Alt. No.- 'Nil'.

Qty/Kit- 6 Nos. (V) Hinge Complete To I.....

Multi Location

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Karnataka, India

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09-02-2021

Karnataka, India

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09-02-2021

West Bengal, India

Refer Document

15-02-2021

Work Of Manufacture, Supply, Transportation And Delivery Of Prime Quality Of Uic 60 Kg 1080 Grade Hardened Class A Rails As Per Indian Railway Standard Specification For Flat Bottom Irs T 12 2009.

Corrigendum : Widening And Strengthening Of Existing Highway To Murud Akola To Airport Junction Indian Railway Coach Factory And Manjra Sugar Factory ( Km. 71/800 To 77/800) Section Of Nh 63 (Barshi- Yedshi- Murud- Latur- Renapur- Udgir- Deglur- Sagroli) On Epc Corrigendum : Selection Of Consulting Organization For Enterprise Architecture Development For Indian RailwayS (Vistar) Supply And Installation Of Closed Circuit Television (Cctv) Surveillance System In 16 Nos. Emu Coaches Of Indian RailwayS As Per Icf Specification No. Icf/Md/Spec-269 Issue Status: 01 Revo3 Dt:-15-02-2016 Or Latest. With Software Kvms Pro Make Cp Plus.

Supply, Installation And Maintenance Of Automated Water Level Monitoring Stations At Br. No.2(Barak River) In Lmg-Bpb Section And River Bed Screening At Br. No.365 & Br.No.2(Barak River) With Gprs/3g/4g Based Telemetry System And Integration With Indian Railway Track Management System Under The Jurisdiction Of Den/Ii/Lmg Iridm/Sbc - Outsourcing Of Round The Clock (24 X 7) Hostel Management Activities At Indian Railway Institute Of Disaster Management (Iridm), Kanmanike Village, Bangalore - 560074 Including One Skilled Care Taker, One Skilled Warden And One UnSkilled Attendant Per Shift For Three Shifts Per Day, For A Period Of One Year On Contract Basis

Supply Of Aluminum Electrolytic Condenser, Capacity 50v/20000 Mfd.The Material Is Used For Achieving Time Delay In Signalling Circuits.For Achieving Time Delay In Signalling Circuits.For Achieving Time Delay In Signalling Circuits Indian Railway Supply Of Wire Wound Resistance, Capacity 100 Ohms/ 10w. For Achieving Time Delay In Signalling Circuits.For Achieving Time Delay In Signalling Circuits Indian Railway

Survey, Design, Drawing, Approval From Competent Authority (Indian RailwayS) Including Supplying And Laying Of M.S. Conduit 700 Mm Dia. (Internal) 10mm Thick As Casing Pipe And 400 Mm Dia. (Internal) 8 Mm Thick Ms Carrier Pipe Across & Underneath The Railway Track In Between Habra Station And Sanhati Station (In Between Mast No – 45/14b & Mast No – 45/15b) By Jack Push Technique With Necessary Pit Arrangement Of The Pipe Line By Connecting With The Proposed 400 Mm Dia. D.I Distribution Pipe Line.....

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Delhi, India

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West Bengal, India

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08-03-2021

Tamil Nadu, India

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08-02-2021

Uttar Pradesh, India

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09-02-2021

Madhya Pradesh, India

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08-02-2021

Supply Of Printed Safety Circular Register Containing 100 Pages A4 Size, Red Colour Poly Coated Hard Cover Having Silver Printing Showing Emblem Of Indian Railway, Ho. Division And Department In Bilingual As Per Sample.

Uttar Pradesh, India

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09-02-2021

Supply Of Pre-Printed Ticket Rolls Of 500 Tickets For Uts On Security Bond Paper Made Of 100 Percent Virgin Pulp (With Indian Railway Logo); Size 10.3 Cm X 6.4 Cm On 130 Gsm +/- 5 Percent With Railway Water Mark & Conforming To Is: 1848(Latest Amendment). Detail Specification As Per Annexure - 'A' Enclosed.

Chhattisgarh, India

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Uttar Pradesh, India

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09-02-2021

Uttar Pradesh, India

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16-02-2021

West Bengal, India

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11-02-2021

Supply Of 3 Pole Power Contactors With Coil Voltage Suitable For 110vac Coil With Minimum 9a Current Rating , Inbuilt 1no+1nc Auxiliary Contacts Suitable For Use In Indian Railway Electrically Operated Gates. Make: Schneider, L&T, Siemens, Havells Supply Of Timing Belt Type Length 300 Width 18mm Suitable For Heidz Electrical Lifting Barrier In Indian RailwayS As Per Rdso/Spn/180/2005. Make: Heidz, Optibelt 2r, Mecoy Supply Of 10lakh Corrugated Boxes (Cartions) For 1000ml Railneer Bottle At Railneer Plant, Food Plaza At Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station, Refreshment Room & Jan Ahaar Nder A1 A Caterogry Stations Over Indian RailwayS, Food Plaza & Fast Food Unit Under B C &D Category Stations Over Indian Railway Supply Of Set Of Lock Of Entrance Door Consisting Of 3 Items Are:(1) Upper Lock Assembly To Indian RailwayS Drg. No. 840.051 (Sheet 1,2 & 3) ,Item No-2, Qty/Kit-1 No. Per Set (2) Middle Lock Assembly With Front & Rear Handle To Indian RailwayS Drg. No. 840.051 (Sheet 1,2 & 3) Item No-3 & 10, Qty/Kit-01 No. Per Set. (3) Lower Lock Assembly To Indian RailwayS Drg. No. 840.051 (Sheet 1,2 & 3) Item No-4, Qty/Kit-01 No. Per Set. Supply Of Crest For Indian Railway To Rdso Drg No.Csc 1124 A Alteration 8 Supply Of Printed Refresher Course Chart Containing 10 Pages A4 Size, Red Colour Poly Coated Hard Cover Having Silver Printing Showing Emblem Of Indian Railway, Ho. Division And Department In Bilingual As Per Sample.

Supply Rail Drilling Machine Rdso Approved Rail Drilling Machine With Specified Engine (A Driving Engine With Drilling Unit Coupled Together Rigidly Fixing Arrangement With Rail I.E. Clamping Unit Is Also Provide To Ensure Straight And Correct Position Of Drilling The Holes) Specification Tm/Sm/3 Dt. 24.04.1991 With Latest Amendments. Drawing : Indian Railway Small Track Machine Manual 2005.

Supply And Application Of Cast Vinyl Graphic Film For Exterior Of Lhb And Other Coaches Of Indian Railways. The Area For Application Will Be Complete Sidewall Including Sole Bar Area, Body Side Down (Except Windows) Etc. As Decided By Engineer InCharge Of The Site Which May Be Cme/P Or His Representative.

Payment To Be Made As Per Actual Area Applied. The Design And Development Of Colour, Pattern And Shade Will Be Got Approved From Cde/Mcf. As Per Rdso Specification No. Rdso/2010/Cg-08, Rev-Nil.....

Corrigendum : Supply And Application Of Gps Based Public Address And Passenger Information System (Pa&Pis) And Led Destination Board In Lhb Type Third Ac And Second Ac Coaches Of Indian Railways .

Procurement Of Waste Bin Complete To Indian Railway Drg. No.1 Fwp 000.0.12.014.015, Alt .No.-'E'

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