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New Ideas & Innovation for efficiency and improvement Process, structural and cultural reforms are the key elements of transformational changes in any organization. Indian Railways has also embarked upon this journey by bringing in such changes. Culture of Innovation is one such aspect which is needed to do such transformation and bring improvements in the organisation. The vision of Indian Railways is to be a Global Leader in Railways by making a leap as a creator and innovator of technologies and systems. Through a new way of thinking and a creative culture ingrained through policies and system enablement, IR in due course will take its place globally, standing true to its reputation as an innovator in rail technology creation and dissemination. Indian Railways is surely an organisation where the motivated manpower, industry, research community, academia and the leadership come together to create new opportunities, and where an innovative mindset and functionally enabling ecosystem will drive it further to fulfill the aspirations of present and future India.

conditions, Automated Train Examination System (ATES), new technology Signalling Systems with new features being added as indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), Train Management System (TMS) etc. Besides these many improvements as Dedicated Freight Corridors, Self-designed Vande Bharat Express, Tejas Express, Vistadome Coaches, New Signalling Systems, Long Haul Freight Trains, High Capacity & High-Speed Wagons, Kisan Rail, Solar Powered Passenger Coaches etc have been done to bring about sea change in the Customer comforts and expectations.

The success of Indian Railways is an important objective not only for the Government of India, but also for the common man. Technology offers a unique opportunity to leapfrog the current state and move closer to best-in-class standards. However, the nature of the technology and product development and the complexity of the selection process make it imperative Operating at a massive scale in every to look for new frameworks for identifying imaginable dimension with a dedicated 1.2 the relevant players to supply the million-plus manpower working round the technology. clock to keep the wheels moving, IR truly is an inspirational organisation developed We happily present you this month’s issue through time and maneuverability. Such with some innate information on most a large-scale operation provides ample recent development in IR. The second opportunities for Innovations in various edition of InnoMetro-2022 organised facets of its working. Be it Technology, at Hotel Lalit on 23rd & 24th May too Operations, Commercial, IT or Human had been a mega event with some resources, the possibilities of introducing outstanding response from all sections new ideas & Innovations to improve and and participating delegates, event increase efficiency are immense. partners, attendees, speakers, presenters and various other stakeholders etc. The Being the Lifeline of nation, IR has been issue holds a detailed coverage of the continually making innovations in its event as well. Technology, Service, Operations and Overall System to lead the nation on path We solicit your valuable feedback and to a modern and ever-progressing future. response for many such efforts and A few innovative improvements are the continually strive towards a quest for new State of the Art SMART Coaches having ideas and innovation. special diagnostic systems and sensors connected to integrated computer systems for increased passenger comfort, SMART Locomotives having new features as Asset Performance Monitor (APM), Narendra Shah Locotrol, LocoVision, Rail Integrity Monitor Managing Editor (RIM) etc, SMART Yards with ICT systems, Metro Rail News sensors and data analytics to automatically (A Symbroj Media Publication) gather information on rolling stock E-mail: editor@metrorailnews.in

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Nagpur Metro Metro for Zero Mile of the Country: The Nagpur Metro

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NMRC issues tender for cobranding of 6 stations Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), has issued a tender for co-branding of six stations on the Aqua Line, Sector 51, Sector 50, Sector 142, Sector 148, Delta 1 and the GNIDA Office. According to Nisha Wadhawan, the company’s spokeswoman this decision was taken with the aim to increase the metro corporation’s revenue. Under the scheme, the company that will get selected will have indoor and outdoor areas as well as the right to display ads. As per the tender document, no surrogate advertisements will be permitted unless there is a no-objection certificate from the Union ministry of information and broadcasting. There will be no advertisements regarding achievements by various governments, their departments, ministries, and other bodies. However, the advertiser will not be permitted to sell information, graphics, or other materials related to alcohol and tobacco products. Advertisements can’t contain offensive or derogatory depictions of persons, services, or any other material, the tender stated.

DMRC plans to convert 10 more metro stations into Multi-Modal Integration Hubs

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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to develop a Multi-Modal Integration Hub (MMI) at 10 metro stations of Phase-1 and Phase-2 corridors. DMRC aims to improve the walking space as well as ensure seamless integration of Metro stations with all the public transport within a 300m distance from the Metro station, to introduce pickup and drop-off facilities, pedestrian pathways/plazas and separate lanes for cycle tracks for safe and easy movement of people. Charging points will also be available at every station and footpaths will be widened by 2 metres and will be disabled-friendly. The 10 stations that will become MMI Hubs are Janakpuri East, Uttam Nagar West, Dwarka More, Nehru Place, Nawada, Shahdara, Shastri Park, Shastri Nagar, Jahangirpuri and Karol bagh Metro station. The estimated cost for the development of multi-modal integration at these 10 Metro stations is Rs 24.28 crore. According to the officials presently 96 Metro stations of Delhi Metro are to be developed for MMI whereas the work has been completed at 61 stations, out of which 59 are Phase-3 stations while the other two are Kashmere Gate and Chhatarpur.

Pune Metro completes 12 Km Underground Metro Tunnelling Work by TBM Pune metro has two corridors with a total length of 33.2kms. One from Vanaz to Ramwadi which is an elevated line and the other from PCMC to Swargate which is elevated from PCMC to Agriculture college and thereafter underground up to Swargate. The underground section is about 6 km and this stretch has

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Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate underground metro stations. The underground section comprises of two paralle tunnel for up and down metro train. For the 6 km tunnelling work three TBM were used. The underground stretch is a very challenging and crucial part of the Pune metro project. M/s Tata-Gulermark, the underground stretch contractor for Pune metro has done a commendable work. Due to the technical expertise and sound project management the tunnelling work is completed without any trouble. Since the tunnel work is completed, it has paved way for track, signalling and traction work.

Terratec delivers first EPBM, to be used by Tata Projects for CMRL’s phase-2 Terratec has announced the delivery of the first of five 6.61m diameter Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machines (EPBMs) that will be used by Tata Projects Ltd. for its underground works contracts on Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II Corridors India, following successful factory testing of the S96 machine this month.

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS The new TBMs will be used by contractor Tata Projects Ltd. on Chennai Metro Rail tunnelling contract for Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to build Phase 2 – Corridor 3, from Venugopal Nagar Station to Kellys Station. The work involves the construction of 18 kms of bored tunnels. TERRATEC will provide five of the seven TBMs required for the package. TERRATEC Mixed Ground EPBMs have been chosen to tackle this project because of the variable geological conditions (boreholes indicate sand, silt, clay on the tunnel drives with some weathered rock). The expected “mixed ground” will be dealt with by the TBM’s mixed-face dome-style cutterheads designed to work effectively in the geology on these contracts at pressures of up to 4 bar.

corridor to Alwar in the future. According to a DMRC official, the upcoming Aerocity Metro station will cross diagonally to the proposed RRTS station. Commuters will not have to exit the Metro station and use a subway or foot overbridge to reach the RRTS station.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) now has a total of 57 trains that have six cars each which will be mainly used on the Baiyappanahalli-Whitefield line that is going to launch soon.

UP government allots budget of Rs 747 cr for Kanpur Metro and Rs 547 cr for Agra Metro The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a budget of Rs 747 crore for Kanpur Metro and a budget of Rs 547 crore for Agar Metro whereas a budget of Rs 100 crore is proposed for Metro projects in Gorakhpur and Varanasi.

DMRC to convert Aerocity into a major interchange metro station The Aerocity Metro station is going to convert into a major interchange station after its expansion which will connect it to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) station, Airport Express Line and Tughlakabad-Aerocity Silver Line corridor. The Aerocity station will become Delhi Metro’s third major triple interchange station, after Kashmere Gate and Azadpur. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to expand the Aerocity Metro station under its phase-4 project which will connect the existing station to the under-construction TughlakabadAerocity Silver Line corridor. This station will also have connectivity at the concourse level, between the Airport Express Line and the new Silver Line. National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will also have interconnecting facilities for its RRTS station at Aerocity for the proposed 12 | Page

The Kanpur metro has got Rs 747 crore for the current financial year against the approved cost of Rs 11,076 crore. Similarly, a budget of Rs 547 has been proposed for the current financial year for Agra metro against the approved cost of Rs 8,380. A budget of ₹1,306 crore has been proposed for the Delhi-GhaziabadMeerut RRTS Corridor too in the financial year 2022-2023. UPMRC MD Kumar Keshav said, “With the support of state and central governments, Metro projects are being executed in Kanpur and Agra at a brisk pace and budget is being allocated timely. We are assured that the Gorakhpur Metro project will also commence soon.”

Railway Board gives green signal to BMRCL for new indigenously built trains Railway Board approves the operation of coaches which are indigenously built for Namma Metro. The seven brand new trains with 42 coaches which have been manufactured by BEML, are stationed at Peenya.

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The Railway Board informed the BMRCL director on May 18 that the coaches which cost around 8.5 crore each have been cleared to run at a maximum speed of 80 kmph. These coaches have also been approved for use on the Purple and Green Line corridors. At least 65% parts of these trains are Made in India. The trains received the speed certification from Railway Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) on 25th November after proper tests were conducted whereas the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety authorized these on 4th March 2022.

Alstom bags contract BHIN-02 for Bhopal and Indore Metro Alstom has won the contract BH-IN-02 for which Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co Ltd. (MPMRCL) opened financial bids on 18 May. The contract is for the procurement of 156 coaches, signaling & train control and telecommunication system for Phase-1 of Indore and Bhopal Metro. Tender notice issue date was November 2021 and the estimated amount is Rs. 2145 crore with a completion period of 1526 days.

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS According to the sources, Alstom had won this contract as its bids were lower than that of BEML whereas this contract will be financed by European Investment Bank (EIB). For Bhopal Metro, a total of 27 trains will be stabled at Subhash Nagar Depot out of which 14 trains will serve the under construction 14.99 km Purple Line which is a stretch from Karond Circle to AIIMS while 13 will serve the upcoming Red Line which is a 12.88 km stretch from Bhadbhada Square to Ratnagiri Tiraha. As for the Indore Metro, 25 trains will be stabled at Gandhi Nagar Depot which will provide service to the 33.53 km Yellow Line which will form a ring line around Indore city connecting Palasia – Railway Station – Rajwara- Airport – Bhawarsala.

Significant surge in users of Metro Smart Card: DMRC The Smart Card usage among Delhi Metro commuters for their daily travel has witnessed a significant surge in the year 2022 so far, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said in a statement. Since January 2022, around 78% of the Metro commuters are using the Smart Cards for Metro travel on regular basis which used to be around 70% in the Pre-Covid days. Currently, about 2.5 crore Metro smart cards are in circulation. Around 10-12 thousand Metro Smart cards are being sold each day from the Metro stations and DMRC is also providing dedicated exit gates for Smart Card users only at most of its stations. In addition, a flat 10% discount is provided on each journey and additional 10% discount is also provided if the journey is performed by entering the Metro system during defined off-peak hours. DMRC in the recent past has also launched various initiatives to facilitate easy top-up of smart cards to avoid queues and save time at stations. This

includes the option of Smart Card Top up through TVMs, the launch of Metro Combo cards with various banks, Credit/ Debit card transaction facility at stations, net banking using dmrcsmartcard.com, mobile wallets etc.

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Team Avishkar of IIT Madras to collaborate with IR for Hyperloop technology transportation Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology on his visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on 19 May has approved Rs 8.34 crore collaborative initiative on Hyperloop Technology, proposing a highspeed transportation system. IIT Madras submitted a proposal to Indian Railways for collaborating on an indigenously developed Hyperloop technology based transportation system and its subsystems after which the ministry gave its approval. The institute also plans to set up a Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technology at its premises which is also included as a part of the collaboration. Avishkar Hyperloop is a student team from the Centre for Innovation, IIT Madras, that focuses on revolutionizing transportation with Hyperloop technologies. The Hyperloop model proposed by Avishkar team can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 kilometres per hour. The team is spearheading Hyperloop Tube research in India and has already patented a novel and cost-effective tube design.

Chinese company gets tender to supply 39,000 wheels for Vande Bharat trains A Chinese company has reportedly got a contract worth Rs 170 crore for supplying 39,000 Vande Bharat train wheels because wheel deliveries from other countries especially Ukraine got affected due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The order for solid forged wheels (rough turned) was given to Taizhong, Hong Kong International Ltd. “These wheels are for the Vande Bharat trains. This

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS development can be seen as a fall out of the Russia-Ukraine crisis as there is a dearth of rail wheel suppliers to India,” a senior rail ministry official said. The tender for wheels was opened on April 4 and the railway ministry awarded it to Taizhong on May 2. According to the railway board’s order of awarding the tender, the manufacturing place of these wheels is Taiyuan Heavy Industry Railway Transit Equipment Company at Dianzi Steet in Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China. This is a part of Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co, Ltd (TYHI), the board’s order stated. Now the railways have already started working on local manufacturing of wheels. “There is a need to develop the wheel manufacturing ecosystem in the country and domestic manufacturers seek longer-term visibility before investing in setting up facilities,” the officer said.

start in the next 6 months. Currently, Vande Bharat trains only come with seating facilities. The government however is planning to build Vande Bharat with sleeper coaches and additional facilities which can then replace Rajdhani, and Duronto trains in future. These trains can run at a speed of 160 kmph.

Medha Servo and Swiss Stadler Rail signs MoU to set up Rail Coach Unit in Telangana

Kineco Limited flags off its first train nose for Vande Bharat Express Kineco Limited, one of India’s leading composite technology provider, flagged off the first of its prestigious delivery of the composite front structure (Train Nose) of Vande Bharat semi-high speed trains (originally called Train 18) manufactured by its Railway Division, at a flag off ceremony held on Wednesday, 1st June 2022 at its Rail manufacturing facility at Pilerne Industrial Estate, Goa.

IR plans to replace Shatabdi and intercity express with next gen Vande Bharat Express Indian Railway (IR) has been planning to replace Shatabdi and intercity express with next-generation Vande Bharat trains which will reduce the travelling time between places on all important routes of the country including Mumbai -Pune and Mumbai -Ahmadabad. According to sources, initially 27 prominent intercity routes of the country were identified by railway to run Vande Bharat trains near future.

Budget 2022 has laid out a grand plan of introducing 400 semi-high speed ‘Vande Bharat’ Trains, offering better energy efficiency and passenger riding experience. Kineco which occupies a leadership position in the domestic rail market has been awarded with the largest order of 68 numbers of Vande Bharat Train’s front, also called the Train’s nose cone. The flag off marks the delivery of the first nose cone to its esteemed customer, Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, the oldest and largest train manufacturing arm of the Indian Railways.

Ashwani Vaishnaw, minister of railways said, “Indian Railway will get two more trains in August 2022, after that every month four Vande Bharat trains will be produced at different rail coach factories of the country including Latur”.

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Stadler Rail Executive Vice President Ansgard Brockmeyer and the Principal Secretary for ITE&C, Government of Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Minister KT Rama Rao in the Telangana Pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos. According to the MoU the company is going to invest Rs 1,000 crore in the Rail Coach manufacturing facility which will create around 2,500 jobs for youngsters. people from across the state.

IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team receives investments from L&T Technology Services Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Students’ Team Avishkar Hyperloop has received investment from L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) to develop innovations in the Hyperloop landscape. LTTS will provide funding and

According to the minister, the production of Vande Bharat trains in the Marathwada rail coach factory is probably going to

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Stradler Rail has decided to set up a Rail Coach Manufacturing facility in Telangana and it will be a hoint venture between Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd and Swiss railway rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail. The project will cost around Rs 1,000 crore.

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS technical support to Team Avishkar on their Hyperloop project. LTTS will enable Team Avishkar to further gain traction on its breakthrough disruptions in the emerging domain of Hyperloop-based transportation as stated in a tweet by IIT Madras. The Hyperloop model proposed by Avishkar team can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 kilometres per hour. The team is spearheading Hyperloop Tube research in India and has already patented a novel and cost-effective tube design.

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS to provide ‘premium lounge’ access to business class passengers National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) officials on 28th May informed that the passengers who will travel by business on DelhiMeerut RRTS are going to get access to “premium lounges” which will be built at RRTS stations and will only be reserved for the business class passengers. According to the official, the entry for the premium lounge will also be kept separate from where the passengers can directly get into the coach. “Every train will have one premium coach. The fare of the business or premium class will be higher than that of the normal ticket. Premium lounge will be similar to lounges at airports and will have all business class facilities,” an NCRTC official said. The premium lounge will include a 16 | Page

India’s first semi-high speed freight train ‘Gati Shakti’ is expected to start by December, the officials informed. These trains will be manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai as well as these trains will have 16 coaches and can run at a speed of 160 kmph similar to the Vande Bharat Trains. To implement the PM Gati Shakti initiative, the Railways has created a different directorate at the Railway Board with its branches at Khurda, Bilaspur, Delhi and Bengaluru divisions. As per the officials, by introducing these trains the Railways is planning to target the e-commerce and courier parcel services meanwhile every train will include refrigerated wagons in the rear end and in the front to carry perishables like milk products, fish, fruit and vegetables. Electricity connection for these trains will be provided by the coach. The rest of the coaches will have rollers for moving the container and each coach will have two doors for loading and unloading the containers. 74 new ‘Gati-Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) locations have been selected by the Indian Railways across the country.

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Transforming Rail Transport Systems & Technology Technological Innovations: Expanding the capabilities of Railway Systems

ith its roots in the 19th century and nearly 190 years of history since the opening of the first passenger railway in the world between Liverpool and Manchester, railway transportation has a long history. Although the basic concept of low-friction wheels on rails remains the same, the implementation has undergone significant changes, buoyed by multiple technological interventions. Now, two centuries later, technological innovations are expanding the capabilities of railway systems and helping to achieve faster speeds, greater capacity, and better safety to compete with other forms of transportation. Technology has transformed the way the industry works—fuelled by railway operators’ eagerness to reap benefits by making their operations more efficient, safe, and profitable. Technology has the potential to impact five key dimensions of rail transportation • Safety enhancement: Technology can make train operations safer by detecting flaws in the tracks, remote monitoring the tracks, digitizing and automating maintenance, and improving basic processes such as welding and grinding. Improvements in signalling and telecommunication, crash safety of rolling stock, and surveillance of human operations can reduce errors and 18 | Page

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lessen the impact of accidents. • Infrastructure upgrades: Mechanized construction can enhance the speed for infrastructure upgrades—track laying and electrification while improving cost-effectiveness. • Train operations effectiveness: The effectiveness of train operations is best measured through asset reliability, utilization, and employee productivity. Technology can help improve asset reliability through sensor-based condition monitoring and datadriven predictive maintenance. Decision support systems can play a strong role in enhancing asset utilization and employee productivity. • Passenger experience improvement: The passenger experience is formed at each step of the journey—from planning a trip and booking a ticket to traveling to the railway station, arriving at the station, and traveling on the train. Technology can affect each stage of the experience. Seamless availability of information for planning, omnichannel ticket booking, smart railway stations, value-added services such as Wi-Fi and infotainment, and accurate train tracking based on GPS are just a few examples of ways that technology can enhance the passenger experience.

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(b) Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Ultrasonic flaw detection (USFD) units can enable early identification of rail flaws. Although used extensively at Indian Railways, the efficiency of the process can be significantly improved through adoption of innovative USFD technology. Indian Railways can consider using non-stop USFD mechanism to increase coverage of flaw detection while using stopand-verify systems for focused testing. At the same time, the organization could continue to pilot locomotive-mounted flaw detection on specific sections to assess accuracy and effectiveness of the system. The use of digitization (B-scan USFD technology) can further enable storage of track data and help in trend analysis of rail health to predict failures early and take corrective actions. (c) Track Monitoring Track monitoring systems help identify irregularities in the tracks and can be done through specially designed test trains or through technology-enabled physical inspection. The process can include monitoring of signal and telecommunication systems and overhead electrification lines. Track monitoring rail vehicles can be of two types: autonomous railcars and automated test trains. Autonomous railcars are coaches attached to regular trains and equipped to collect data on the tracks at line speeds. These have been successfully implemented by SNCF in France and Renfe in Spain. One major advantage is that they can be attached to multiple trains to allow monitoring without disturbing scheduled trains. Automated test trains have been deployed by major rail systems such as SNCF’s Iris 320. These high-speed train sets are capable of monitoring tracks while running at speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour. They have additional capabilities over the standalone railcars and are complete stand-alone laboratories for track monitoring. Although they require a separate window to run, the disruption is minimal because of the high speed of operation. For Indian Railways, automated test trains will be preferable given their additional testing capabilities and may be gradually introduced to enhance safety of operations. (ii) Signalling and Telecommunication Although the primary aim of signalling technologies is to ensure safety, modern technologies also help to maximize use of rails. Globally, two systems are used for automated train protection: the European Train Control System (ETCS) and communicationbased train control (CBTC). While CBTC is largely useful only for suburban or metro rail, ETCS has utility for long-haul train networks. ETCS is comprised of three levels and involves trackside or radio-based communication technology. ETCS Level 1 involves using line-side signals and an on-track device called a balise, which communicates with ETCS equipment on board to calculate the next braking point, thereby keeping overspeeding in check. ETCS Level 2 involves continuous communication of the movement authority and permissible speed through a radio block center using a GSM-R radio channel. This information is

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COVER STORY displayed for the operator and negates the need for track-side signals. This helps increase track capacity as operations are more efficient. Although significant investment is required to upgrade all trains on the network to operate without track-side signals, the life-cycle costs of the technology are lower because of the reduced infrastructure requirement. Moreover, this system provides better reliability, maintainability, and safety. Major railway systems such as DB, SNCF, Renfe, and Chinese Railways have implemented ETCS Level 2. (iii) Rolling stock: Modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are much safer than the traditional Integral Coach Factory coaches. Several safety mechanisms are used on the LHB coaches, including the following: • Center buffer couplers, which prevent coaches from climbing on top of each other during an accident. • Reduced tare weight because of lighter construction materials. • Efficient braking systems. With these features, the crash-worthiness of LHB coaches is much greater, thereby reducing the risk of fatalities in the event of an accident and improving passenger safety. While Indian Railways has been enhancing the share of LHB coaches in its fleet, the same needs to be fast-tracked to enhance passenger safety in case of accidents. (iv) Personnel: Human error has been one of the biggest reasons for railway accidents across the world. Technological innovations allow for greater supervision and implementation of standard operating procedures to reduce errors and make railway systems safer. One such innovation is locomotive-mounted video surveillance. These cameras provide continuous high-definition footage of both the interior and exterior of the locomotive, enabling the gauging of operator performance and identification of any inconsistencies on or alongside the track. This surveillance helps identify the root cause of any incidents and acts as a training tool for crew as well as a maintenance tool to pinpoint the exact location of track- related irregularities. Several companies have come up with such technology, including Railview by Klein Tech and LocoVISION by GE. Key applications offered by these technologies include driver fatigue detection, trespasser alerts, and wayside monitoring. Indian Railways can consider piloting these applications to gauge their effectiveness in train running and safety. 2. Infrastructure Upgrades Multiple technologies exist that can improve the rate of construction, enhance structural integrity, and improve the cost-effectiveness of projects, thereby contributing to faster infrastructure upgrades. (i) Mechanization of Track Construction: Track laying forms a large part of all infrastructure projects that rail systems undertake. The key technologies available to improve the tracklaying process are outlined below.

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(a) Track linking or laying plain track machines : Track-laying work includes laying of new track and capacity enhancement through doubling. (b) Multipurpose Track-Laying Machines : The recent industry trend is to move toward integrated solutions rather than specialized ones. Multipurpose track-laying machines operate on a patented technique and are suitable for handling large panels. A big advantage of these machines is that they operate head-on, which means that any hold-up on the adjacent line can be avoided. Indian Railways has seen limited adoption of such track-laying machines, which if used on a large scale could enhance the speed of creating infrastructure. Going forward, Indian Railways could use such machines at zonal levels. (ii) Mechanization of electrification: As Indian Railways progresses toward large- scale electrification, it will be crucial to induct innovative technologies for enhancing the rate of electrification. Several machines can be used: • A self-propelled overhead electrification laying train (SPOLT) is used for putting in place the contact and catenary wires required for electrification of rail systems. This train has automatic tensioning arrangements, guide masts, and instrumentation for ensuring proper tension and uniform rotation of wiring drums. • An eight-wheeler self-propelled multi-utility vehicle (SPMUV) has a cab at one end and a swiveling platform and crane at the other end, which support maintenance, adjustment of overhead equipment, and mast erection operations. (iii) Usage of Prefabrication: Another widely used practice in construction of road and railways infrastructure is prefabrication. This practice is used with standardized designs, where most of the construction elements are pre-cast separately at a central location. These items are then stored in a temporary depot near the construction site and transferred according to the installation requirement. Prefabrication has numerous advantages over on-site construction, including less construction time and lower manpower costs, improved structural integrity as a result of specialized construction equipment, and streamlined operations at the construction site, which reduces hazards. Most of Indian Railways’ construction is outsourced to thirdparty contractors, which manufacture elements on the construction site itself, potentially leading to substandard construction. Metro line construction, however, has been swift to adopt this practice because of a constraint on construction spaces as most of it takes place on traffic-ridden roads in India’s metropolitan cities. Indian Railways has taken some steps to adopt prefabrication, but this practice could be included as a standard operating procedure for all construction works. 3. Train Operations Effectiveness The key objective of train operations effectiveness is increasing asset availability and utilization. Multiple existing and new technologies are in play that can help Indian Railways achieve this. Key technologies are highlighted below. (i) Overall Asset Performance Management: Overall asset performance management systems are designed to enhance

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COVER STORY the reliability of operations and increase availability of assets. In such systems, deploying sensors along the entire network provides data that is fed into a predictive maintenance tool, which can provide an advanced warning of a potential failure and allow for planned maintenance. Such systems have been deployed by several railways across the globe, including the Russian Railways, Canadian National, and BNSF. (ii) Operations optimization: Operations optimization tools help ensure maximum asset utilization by making sure the locomotives, rolling stock, and crew are available at the origin and changeover points when required and trains run efficiently across the network. Given the vast nature of rail networks, it is very difficult to optimize train movement manually. Rail companies can make use of a number of optimization tools for either planning or taking decisions on a real-time basis. Operations optimization measures are required to cover four aspects: • Trains: Optimizing train scheduling and tracking in real time to enhance capability in unscheduled services. • Rakes: Ensuring availability of rakes for scheduled services and using idle rakes for unscheduled services for maximum utilization • Locomotives: Locomotive optimization is similar to that of rakes and has been successfully adopted by a number of railway transport system. • Crew: Optimizing roster preparation so all regulatory requirements are followed and personal preferences of crew are also considered. Following are four examples of operations optimization tools: Optym’s locomotive optimization tool, called LocoMAX, is a fully functional mathematical model that considers all business rules, operational constraints, and cost terms. The interactive system provides output in the form of tables, graphs, and charts and has shown a 3 to 5 percent reduction in locomotive operating costs. Biarri Rail’s crew optimization tool, BOSS, is a comprehensive cloud-based optimization tool. Its powerful algorithms and modern design enable integration within the complex TMS and ERP systems and allows for dynamic scheduling by providing real-time tracking.

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A freight transportation company in Greece, TrainOSE, has come up with an RFID-based solution for better freight scheduling. RFID tags are applied on each wagon, and scanners are placed at key locations along the tracks. These give the company greater visibility into wagons, including detecting any errors. These scanners can alert authorities if any wagon arrives at the wrong destination or there is a schedule change. This tool helps in optimization as the company is aware of the location of all its wagons at any given point of time, thereby ensuring better utilization. Siemens has developed a method to use analytics to improve operations of railways. The company has been able to reduce spare capacity in railways and aims to reach 100 percent train availability. Siemens records data points such as mileage, brake and compressor performance, and the load being carried by the train and then uses this data to optimize rail operations. Indian Railways has an opportunity to identify and choose the right set of optimization tools, which can enhance the efficiency of its network through optimal use of existing resources. The need for such optimization tools will become more essential as Indian Railways proliferates time-tabled freight services (scheduled railroading). (iii) Process Digitization: Digital is now a buzzword that has ubiquitous applications, especially in processes dominated by manual operations. For Indian Railways, digital can be used to significantly augment employee productivity, improve the quality of work output, and reduce the cost of execution. Process digitization is common across most industries and is a natural progression for Indian Railways. Global railways have adopted process digitization in a big way. For example, Network Rail undertook a seven-year program called Offering Rail Better Information Services (ORBIS) to digitize and transform maintenance of the UK rail network infrastructure. The deployment was carried out in three stages: |

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COVER STORY • Information capture : Development and use of mobile applications such as My Work, Fault Code Lookup, and Close Call apps were undertaken to report information related to the asset and update status of work orders. Additionally, as a part of this stage, a LiDAR-based imagery survey was conducted in 2014 to capture images of track and terrain. • Data integration : During this stage, tools were deployed to create a rail infrastructure network model, which provided an asset-wide picture of the entire network using the LiDAR input. Decision support for asset management. Proactive maintenance management was enabled using the linear asset decision support tool, which provided the maintenance engineers a view of and data about the 32,000 kilometers of the track. • Decision support for asset management. Proactive maintenance management was enabled using the linear asset decision support tool, which provided the maintenance engineers a view of and data about the 32,000 kilometers of the track. The entire digitization exercise reaped significant benefits for network rail with more than 3.5 million work orders closed, a 40 percent reduction in administrative requirements, and improved operational efficiency. Some other examples of process digitization are the implementation of the Indian Railways e-procurement system for catering to tendering and order placement as well as Indian Railways’ integrated material management system for demand generation, receipt and acceptance, and inventory management of stock items. Going forward, Indian Railways could identify labor-intensive processes that can benefit significantly from digital interventions, build digital prototypes, and iterate the solution on the go. The old philosophy of drawn-out requirement gathering and then long development cycles has been replaced with quick fixes that improve iteratively. (iv) Distributed Power: Distributed power refers to distributing multiple locomotives across the length of the train with coordinated acceleration and deceleration to improve stopping time by 22 percent and reduce stopping distances by 30 percent. It also improves safety as there are fewer instances of train separation (break-in-two). Up to four radio-controlled locomotives per train can be controlled, enabling longer and heavier trains and improving the network throughput. This technology, which is owned by GE Transportation Systems under the name LOCOTROL, has been adopted by CN, BNSF, SNCF Freight, and Chinese Railways. (v) Right powering through locomotive spec improvement: For efficient freight and passenger train movement, it is important to provide the right power to the trains according to the axle load. This helps achieve a good average speed, which in turn improves the use of the rail network by increasing throughput. In Russia and Finland, the horsepower-to-trailington ratio can be as high as 3.2 for freight operations. While these are exceptionally high, the norm in major railway systems is to have a ratio of at least two for freight operations.

locomotives powering a train to increase the horsepower. However, this lengthens the train and puts a strain on other infrastructure such as the loop lines, which may no longer be able to accommodate these trains, resulting in slower movement across the network. A better way to ensure the right power-toload ratio is to use locomotives that have high power per axle. This will address the issue of right powering without impacting the length of the train, thereby substantially increasing network capacity. In case of electric freight locomotives, Indian Railways’ continuous power rating is only 0.75 MW/ axle (1007 HP/ axle) with WAG-9 and 1.16 MW/axle (1500 HP/axle) with WAG12. The norm in Europe is 1.5 to 1.6 MW/axle (about 2000 HP/ axle). Similarly, China has implemented configurations such as 2xBoBo (13,500 HP), 3xBoBo (20,000 HP), and CoCo (12,888 HP) in the past 15 years, achieving a continuous power rating of 1.25 MW/axle (1678 HP/axle) and 1.6 MW/axle (2148 HP/axle) within 22.5-ton to 25-ton axle load limits. Similarly, for the electric passenger locomotive fleet, Indian Railways is severely underpowered compared with major rail corporations around the globe. While a continuous power rating of 1.5 to 1.6 MW/axle (about 2000 HP/axle) and starting tractive effort of 75 to 85 kN/axle is the norm globally, Indian Railways’ continuous power figure is only 1 MW/axle (1340 HP/ axle) with WAP-5 and 0.75 MW/axle (1007 HP/axle) with WAP-7, and starting tractive effort is not more than 55 kN/axle. Therefore, Indian Railways could consider focusing on improving the specifications of its locomotives to ensure right powering of trains without reducing network capacity. 4. Passenger Experience Improvement Railways are such an integral part of the common man’s life that a small change in experience is easily recognized and appreciated. Also, to keep abreast with Indian consumer’s rising expectations, Indian Railways must transition from a traditional railway station model to a smart railways system. The tenets of the smart railway stations include seamless connectivity and enhanced passenger experience. Below mentioned are the major areas where Indian Railways is continuously working to enhance passenger experience: (i) Railway Stations: Major developments are addition of enhanced and new features like Access Control, Real-Time Information Systems and Interactive Solutions to Railway Stations. Access control is an important addition to railway stations to ensure that unauthorized personnel are not permitted to use station facilities and to provide a better experience for passengers, who are the rightful users of these facilities.

One simple way to achieve this is to expand the number of

Access control can be established through manual or digital means. Manual access control involves deploying security personnel at the station gates to verify tickets of each person entering the station; digital involves a digital entry system that can only be accessed by using QR codes or contactless cards. Unique QR codes can be integrated into each ticket. Entry through contactless cards could be established using open loop smart cards. These codes and cards unlock the automatic

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COVER STORY entry gates at stations. Countries such as China and Canada have successfully implemented access control on a large scale at mainline stations. For Indian Railways, full digital access control could be one of the major goals. However, it will be very challenging to establish right away given the changes in the ticketing system and the level of passenger know-how that are required. Access control can be implemented in a phased manner starting with a partly digital and partly manual solution wherein security personnel are deployed alongside automatic gates to educate passengers about the new technology. Many global rail systems use GPS positioning and footpath mapping to track trains in real time and relay the information to passengers. These systems can automatically and accurately measure any delays in operations. Using such systems goes a long way in enhancing the passenger experience and optimizing the use of resources. Even though some delays are unavoidable, it is important to keep passengers updated, thereby improving system reliability. GPS systems can provide data to a central control center that then relays the information to displays at the stations as well as to passengers’ phones. Such systems are used by rail networks such as JR East, JR West, and SNCF. Indian Railways could consider fast-tracking the implementation of the Real Time Intelligent System project to support passenger convenience and provide inputs to analytical systems. (ii) Ticketing : Major features include incorporation of new technologies like Omnichannel Ticketing Experience & Open Loop Smart Card in ticketing and fare collection systems. (iii) Train Experience : Wi-Fi, Infotainment, App-based Systems are new innovations to give passengers a whole new passenger experience. 5. Organizational Capability Enhancements Technology can improve the organizational capability enhancement in railways, especially in personnel training and leadership decision-making. Several technologies such as virtual reality and training simulators enable recreation of reallife scenarios, leading to hands-on training as opposed to basic classroom-based training. These technologies are particularly relevant for roles with significant manual intervention. Additionally, technology and digitization interventions such as management information systems and dashboards are widely used across industries to improve visibility of the organization’s performance to the top management and enable sound decision-making. They also assist in centralized management of current projects and planning of new projects based on tracking of key performance indicators and availability of resources. (i) Training: Rail systems around the world have adopted technology to train personnel, including drivers and maintenance crew. Simulators and VR-enabled training help impart more hands-on training by recreating lifelike scenarios. For example, simulators can help familiarizing drivers with specific routes and emergency conditions. Also, VR can create awareness among the maintenance crew about required safety procedures while executing various tasks.

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(ii) Management Reporting Dashboards: Management reporting dashboards are information management tools that help organizations capture, process, and visualize information across functions to support planning, decision-making, and transaction processing at various levels. The dashboards can be specialized to support different organizational functions such as manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, personnel, finance and accounting, marketing, sales, and customer relations. Dashboards are useful not only to top management and decision-makers for enhanced visibility of the organization but also for middle and lower executives to track day-today activities and plan tasks. Additionally, they can be a key decision-making tool that provides insights across functions using the organization data. Dashboards allow management to view consolidated information from across the organization and from different software applications. They are useful in monitoring progress of key projects and undertake timely interventions to ensure fulfilment of organization goals. They also simplify the complexity of running organizations by prioritizing access to vital information. Conclusion Over the last five decades, Rail transport has faced major headwinds. The transformation of global supply chains has made the logistics business more challenging than ever, with increasing pressure to deliver fast and flexible services at a lower cost. In that quickly-evolving context, freight rail is grappling with fierce competition from road transport—a trend that will only intensify under the effect of disruptive technologies like autonomous trucks and on-demand mobility services. In addition, railways around the world have been hit by significant government budget cuts, limiting their ability to invest in infrastructure or maintain high service standards. Stiff competition from roads, which have the door-to-door delivery advantage have offered added pain. At the same time, railways are in the midst of a profound transformation, driven by emerging digital technologies like 5G, big data, the Internet of Things, automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. It is hard to overstate the impact of digitization on the railway sector. In fact, digital technology is pretty much impacting every component of railway operations: • Rolling Stock: Advances in automation, self-diagnosing, or real-time geolocation tracking mean that trains are becoming considerably smarter and safer. • Control and Signalling Systems: Digital systems can radically enhance the reliability and performance of operations. From an infrastructure/asset management standpoint, they also eliminate the need for outdated railway signal boxes and heavy copper wires. • Railway Infrastructure: Internet of things sensors and devices are opening new possibilities for obstacle and damage detection, preventive maintenance, linkages with other systems, Government agencies, logistics providers, and transport modes. • Revolutionary Communications (5G, LTE), and cloud

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COVER STORY infrastructure (backend) will offer attractive solutions for handling large volumes of data and avoiding bulky rail-side infrastructure. • Faster self-learning algorithms in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems make for more efficient dispatching, routing, and maintenance scheduling. • Smart monitoring and surveillance systems are changing the way operators manage hazards, intrusions, railway crossings, and driver behavior. With these breakthroughs, digital development provides a unique opportunity for railways not just to stay relevant, but also to increase their share in the overall logistics market, and to become an integral part of the transition toward greener, more sustainable freight transport. The potential benefits of digitization include: • Performance: Automated and predictive systems will lead to fewer delays and breakdowns, optimized dispatching, routing and scheduling, increased capacity with trains running closer together, lower costs, and more. • Competitiveness : Digital solutions can substantially improve journey times, reliability, cost recovery, traceability, and coordination with other modes—all of which will increase the

competitive edge and the modal share of freight rail. • Increased efficiency, less red tape, and lower transaction costs, especially with the integration of blockchain into rail operations. Russian and Kazakh railways are already looking into blockchain to streamline operations and reduce paperwork. IBM and Maersk have implemented successful pilots as well, and major universities around the world are conducting research on blockchain applications in the railway sector. • Improvements in safety and security thanks to track obstacle detection, intrusion detection, and other similar systems that are allowing railways to address various types of risks in a smarter, more systematic way. • Smaller environmental footprint: By optimizing train operations and giving rail a competitive edge over both road and air transport, digitization is poised to lower the climate impact of logistics. Despite its many promises, the digitization of rail also comes with a number of challenges, ranging from concerns over privacy and security to regulation, issues related to the ownership of data and proprietary systems, public acceptability, the impact on jobs, and the fear of investing in stranded assets.

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INTERVIEW In Tier-2 cities the Light Metro System is the most appropriate system for the next 40-45 years considering the population growth and other factors in the city development: Mr. U.J.M. Rao, MD, AP Metro Metro Rail News recently had a virtual interaction with U.J.M. Rao, IRAS, Managing Director Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. In the interview Mr. Rao talked about the metro projects that are being carried out in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada as well as talked about the importance of the Light Metro System. UJM Rao is presently working as the Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRC) a State-owned SPV of - Andhra Pradesh since January 2016, almost since its inception of the Corporation. Initially, he joined APMRC as the General Manager (Coordination & Finance) and got elevated to the position of Managing Director. Rao is a 1988 batch IRAS Officer belonging to Indian Railways and prior to his current assignment, he worked in various higher managerial positions in the Railways. His long and rich experience in Railways in various streams like Logistics, Railway Operations, Major Construction Projects including Railway Electrification etc. at decision-making levels has given him enough confidence in handling the Metro Rail Projects under implementation by APMRC. Here are the edited excerpts: In what ways the Light Metro project for Visakhapatnam would be different from other Metro projects of the country? In Visakhapatnam, being a tier-2 City with moderate ridership, we considered that a cost saving Light Metro Rail System would be sufficient to meet the traffic needs in the next 4050 years. With the smaller and smarter version of Metro Rail System which can meet up to 25000 PHPDT and carry 14 lakh people daily with increase in the number of metro cars from 2,3,4,5 and so on. The cost of construction is presently assessed to be INR 185 Cr/Km while other Metro Systems in India costs INR 250 Cr/Km for the elevated system. The Light Metro System would save sizable O&M expenses too. In fact, this system is not new to the World. The AtGrade LRT in Europe and other Countries has been by and large adopted with the latest technology here in Visakhapatnam on an Elevated track. In my opinion, all the tier -2 Cities in India can adopt this Light Metro System, which provides the same facilities and comforts for the people that are available on Medium Metro System at a reduced Capex and Opex.

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As per new DPR what is the present status of the Vizag Metro Project? The new DPR for 76.90 km with an estimated project completion cost of Rs.14,309 Cr has been submitted by the Consultants and is in the process of Government approvals. The financial model for implementation of this project is on VGF-PPP Model. What new modifications and feasibility improvements have been quoted by Urban Mass Transit Company Limited (UMTC) in the new/revised DPR prepared for Vizag metro which earlier was prepared by DMRC 5-6 years back? In 2015, DMRC prepared a DPR for 42.55 Km length of Metro Rail Alignment for Visakhapatnam covering the crowded parts of the core city only. Later, it was decided to expand the Metro Rail System upto the new International Airport at Bhogapuram and thus the total length became 76.90 km for which the UMTC Consultants have prepared the new DPR in 2021 considering the cost escalation in the last 6 years, changed financial model and improved designs specifications and the drawings suitable to Light Metro Rail System. The previous DPR was the Metro Rail System similar to that established in Delhi and other places whereas the new DPR now prepared for Visakhapatnam is for the Light Metro System. The Visakhapatnam Metro after completion is expected to become the world’s largest metro system developed on a PPP model which will have a combination of both Metro and Tram. What is the official statement of APMRC in this regard? Is the government ready to achieve the milestone? As you said the 76.90 km Light Metro Rail Project will perhaps be the largest Metro Rail System in the World on PPP Model. The Visakhapatnam Light Metro Rail System is the first of its kind in the Country. The said Light Metro Rail System in the main steam and the 61.10 km Catenary Free Modern Tram System are entirely two different MRTS Systems. Visakhapatnam City is gifted with a 42 km long sea coast. Leaving 10 km towards

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the Southern side of the City where the two major sea ports viz. Visakhapatnam Port and Gangavaram Port and other Industrial belt are situated, in the remaining 32 km from Old Post Office to Bheemili beach, the Modern Tram System has been proposed on the beach front as a tourist attraction and also providing transportation to the colonies en-route. Two more Corridors in the busy city outskirts of a length of 18.10 and 11 km respectively have also been planned. The entire tram system is At-Grade with segregated ROW. This project is at DPR stage. What is the status of the Vijayawada Light Metro Project? Is there any development for the project after DMRC cancelled the procurement in the first phase? Similar to the Visakhapatnam Project, for Vijayawada also a revised DPR for 38KM length of Light Metro Rail System, in place of 26 KM earlier recommended by DMRC, has been prepared by M/S SYSTRA Consortium. The project will be taken up soon after implementation of the priority Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project. Is Light Rapid Transit / Light Metro or a Medium Capacity System (MCS) the future of a modern urban transport system to be developed in the country?

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The unique advantage of the Light Metro System is that it can be upgraded to a higher version metro if there is a demand and need for such a big system. Except in the Metropolitan and Tier1 cities, the PHPDT would not be more than 25,000 per hour in Tier-2 cities for about 40-45 years, the cost saving Light Metro Rail System is the most suitable one because the system gives the same comforts to the public while the CAPEX and OPEX lesser by more than 20%. When a City like Visakhapatnam with 41 lakhs of Population together with the Urban agglomeration can be managed with the Light Metro System for the next 40-45 years similar cities which will have the same traffic pattern can also adopt this system. As the Civil Infrastructure, p way and the 3rd Rail technology established is suitable to the conventional higher version of Metro’s, the up-gradation can take place after 35 years, if the traffic demands because the fleet of Light Metro have to be changed after a period of 35 years. Depending on the vast diversities and specificity this country possesses for each region, do you advocate a replacement of the traditional MRTS based transport system with a Light Metro, Metrolite or Metro Neo transport system across all future metro projects in the country?

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The popular MRTS systems in public transport are the Conventional Metro, Light Metro (LRT on elevated/UG/Atgrade), MetroLite and Metro Neo. Each system has its own advantages and hence the cities are adopting them as suitable to their future needs. However, it is my strong opinion that in Tier-2 cities the Light Metro System is the most appropriate system for the next 40-45 years considering the population growth and other factors in the city development and is upgradable to a higher Metro System to run beyond that period. Up-gradation is possible even after 35 years. The MetroLite and Metro Neo are no doubt are cheaper in comparison to other two systems but they have certain limitations like passenger carrying capacity (PHPDT), Speed, comforts, etc., Kindly share your views about Metro Rail News. Is there any message you would like to give to our readers? Frankly speaking, I came to know more about Metro Rail News magazine and the activities of SYMBROJ media a couple of months back, even though the media is in existence for the last 6 years. When I have gone through the latest issues of the Metro Rail News, I find they have covered in the monthly, the latest activities & progress of all Metros in the Country and also it contains valuable

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH

Nagpur Metro

Metro for Zero Mile of the Country: The Nagpur Metro

agpur, the second capital of the state of Maharashtra is also the third largest city in the state and 13th largest urban conglomeration in India with area of 217 Sq. Km while the Nagpur Metro Region has a population of around 35 lakhs and an area of around 3576 Sq. Km. The city boasts of being the geographical center of the nation along with being the ‘Orange City’ as well as the ‘Tiger Capital of India’ as it is a Gateway to several tiger reserves in Central India. MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub at Nagpur) Project is all set to give a big boost to the economic development of the region in general and the city in particular by creating employment potential of at least 2 lakh jobs. With the growing economic activity, it is necessary to plan for the infrastructure development so as to support the growth of the city. One of the major impacts of economic development will be increased traffic on the city roads. Currently the Public Transportation System contributes only 10% of the total trips. The motorized transport is dominated by two wheelers (28%) and so is the vehicle ownership in the city (84% of all owned vehicles are two wheelers), with following repercussions: 1. Traffic Congestion : With Metro the commuters are expected to get diverted to Metro reducing the congestion on roads. Presently, heavy to bumper traffic is visible on several roads in peak hours in the city. 2. Pollution : Air quality of the city is going down consistently and is expected to improve with start of metro as the no. of vehicles on road shall go down. 3. Road Accidents : With the start of the metro the road accidents is expected to reduce drastically as the congestion on road shall reduce. Presently, road accidents is reasonably high due to higher number of vehicles on road. 4. Convenience : the present traffic system is not very convenient to commuters due to traffic jams, bad roads, traffic signals etc. The Metros shall make the transport system very convenient as the mode of transportation shall be highly comfortable, reliable and timely. 5. Weather Extremities : Metro System ensures and provides a comfortable and distraction free movement. The present transport system does affect the drivers of individual vehicles 28 | Page

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causing discomforts. 6. Travel time : presently the travel time is excessive due to traffic congestions and traffic signals. With the start of the metro the travel time is expected to get reduced by fifty percent. 7. Cost : The cost of running individual vehicles is usually high due to high fuel cost its consumption and higher running time due to traffic congestion. With metros the travel cost is expected to be much less as compared to cost of running individual vehicles. 8. Energy Saving : Most of the road transportation uses fossil fuels and has high energy consumption. Metro transportation uses around only 1/5th of energy as compared to road transport. Thus, there is a need for a safe, reliable, efficient, affordable, commuter friendly and environmentally sustainable rapid public transport system for the Nagpur Metro region. Nagpur Metro Project The project was conceived during the year 2012, when cities having population of more than 20 lakh were made eligible for having a metro rail system. This decision by the government had made 12 cities in India eligible for the metro rail, including Nagpur. Kamal Nath, then Union minister for urban development proposed a metro rail in Nagpur and called for a detailed project |

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH report from the state government. On 22 February 2012, the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) signed an agreement with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the metro rail in Nagpur. The Central Ministry allocated Rs. 2.4 crore to the State Government for carrying out the DPR work. To execute the project, the Cabinet approved setting up of Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) now known as Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited(MAHA-METRO). Maha Metro is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created for the smooth implementation and operations of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project and is a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra, with 50:50 equity. Maha Metro shall be solely responsible for the successful and timely completion of the project and its subsequent operations. Details Phase – I DMRC submitted the report to the nodal agency Nagpur Improvement Trust on 12 February 2013. The total cost of the project was estimated at around Rs.9,000 crore. The project consisted of two routes: Automotive square, Kamptee to MIHAN Metro depot and Prajapati Nagar, East Wardhaman Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar, Hingna. A total of 17 stations on Route no. 1 with a terminal cum depot at MIHAN and 19 stations on Route no. 2 with a terminal cum depot at Lokmanya Nagar were planned. A cross major station was proposed at Munje Square where the two routes would meet and the commuter would be able to exchange the routes. It was expected that 12.21 percent of Nagpur’s estimated population of 29 lakh in 2021, i.e., around 3,63,000 commuters would use the Metro by 2021. To provide first and last mile connectivity, feeder services such as shuttle buses, battery operated vehicles, pedestrian facilities and bicycle sharing schemes were included in the project. With a total distance of around 160 Km, 19 feeder routes covering all stations had been planned. Feeder services would enhance the accessibility of the Metro for all classes of commuters, to and from homes and offices. Expenditure The Total Expenditure of the Project is estimated to Rs. 8,680 crore with the Central Government and State Government each contributing 20% share in the form of equity and subordinate debt. Nagpur Municipal Corporation and Nagpur Improvement Trust each giving 5% share of the expenditure while the rest 50% is being financed by loan. Recently, KfW, a German government-owned development bank, has approved a loan

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of Rs. 3,700 crores to NMRCL as a part of fund required for the project. An additional Rs. 444 crore loan will also be provided for funding the proposed feeder service and solar energy installation of Nagpur Metro Rail on mere concessional terms of KfW Germany. The remaining requirement of about €130 million for the entire project has been funded by AFD France. The 20year credit, is used for funding signalling, telecommunication, automatic fare collection systems, lifts and escalators. Proposed Alignment by DMRC In early 2012 Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) requested DMRC to provide Consultancy services for preparation of a Detailed Project Report for Metro Rail System in Nagpur, Maharashtra initially for 30 km which was revised to 42 km in July 2012. Thereafter, DMRC conducted Traffic Surveys, Topographical Surveys, Geotechnical Investigations and Environment Impact Assessment Survey. The study area consisted of Nagpur Municipal Corporation Area. The study area totalled to approximately 217 km. Based on the different types of surveys done by DMRC, metro alignments were finalised after repeated inspection of the road network, intersections, passenger traffic flow, traffic congestion, connectivity to important land uses. Phase - II

Alignment (Proposed by DMRC)

Detail Route

Automotive Square, along Kamptee Road, Wardha Road, Variety Square to AbAlignment-1: Orange hyankar Road, along Nag River alignment Line (North-South Corridor) will fall on Humpyard Road, Rahate Colony (22.293 km, 20 stations) Road, Wardha Road, Khamla Road, Airport, MIHAN Area From Prajapati Nagar, along Central Alignment-2: Aqua Line (East Avenue Road, Railway Feeder Road, Munje – West Corridor) (19.407 km, Square, Jhansi Rani Square, North Amba20 stations) jhari Road, Hingna Road, Lokmanya Nagar

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation in early 2018 had started plans for phase 2 of Nagpur Metro by appointing RITES to prepare detailed project report for future routes. The DPR was to submitted by April 2018 but got delayed. RITES in the DPR envisioned five routes for metro rail. Two routes were in the north–south corridor from Automotive Square to Kanhan River having length of 13 km with 12 stations and from MIHAN to MIDC ESR having length of 18.50 km with 10 stations. Two routes in the east–west corridor from Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna having length of 6.70 km and 7 stations and from Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar having length 5.60 km with 3 stations. A new route is also proposed from Wasudeo Nagar to Dattawadi having length of 4.50 km with 3 stations. The DPR was submitted to Urban Development Department(UDD) of Government of Maharashtra in July 2018 by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation. The phase 2 was approved in January 2019 by the State Government. Network & Routes

Road; moves along Kamptee Road and reaches the intersection point of Amravati Road and Wardha Road, then after crossing fly over moves towards Munje Square, moves towards Dhantoli and along nala moves towards Empire/Dr Munje Marg, leads towards Congress Nagar T-Point, then on Rahate Colony Road and then falls on Wardha Road, leads towards NEERI, then moves along Wardha Road and then west of Railway Track in MIHAN area. And passes through 14m wide stretch of land between the railway boundary line and the road near proposed Container Depot. Entire length (22.293 km.) of this corridor is proposed as elevated except in 4.6 km at grade after Airport Station and in MIHAN area near Khapri Railway Station. There are 20 stations on this corridor of which 15 stations are elevated and 5 stations are at Grade. Sitaburdi Station is an inter-change station. Average inter-station distance is 1.20 km approximately varying from 0.54 km to 2.4 km depending upon the site, operational and traffic requirements. This line has started operations partially between Sitabuldi to Khapri since 8 March 2019. Line 2 : Aqua Line (East-West Corridor) (Rail Length:19.407 km; No of Stations:20) This corridor originates from Prajapati Nagar and runs westwards, through Vaishnodevi Square, Ambedkar Square, Telephone Exchange, Chittar Oli Square, Agarsen Square, Doser Vaisya Square, Nagpur Railway Station, Sitaburdi, Jhansi Rani Square, Institute of Engineers, Shankar Nagar Square, Lad Square, Dharmpeth College, Subhash Nagar, Rachna (Ring road Junction), Vasudev Nagar, Bansi Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar. The entire corridor is elevated. The total length of the corridor is 19.407 kilometre. There are 20 stations on this corridor. All stations are elevated stations and Sitaburdi station is an Interchange Station. Average interstation distance is 1.00 km approximately varying from 0.65 km to 1.29 km depending upon the site, operational and traffic requirements. The DMRC in its Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted to Nagpur Improvement Trust has suggested to start the construction work on both the routes simultaneously contradicting the prior suggestion of phase wise development. This line has started operations partially between Sitabuldi to Lokmanya Nagar since 28 January 2020.

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Major Timeline & Status Update Nagpur Metro – Present Network

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Orange Line : North-South Corridor • November 2015 : Work started on construction of depot. • January 2016 : Work started on Wardha Road. • August 2016 : Work started on Ajni road. (near Ajni railway station). • September 2016 : Work started on back side of Nagpur railway station. • October 2016 |

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PROJECT OF THE MONTH • October 2016 : Work started on Sitabuldi Interchange Station (Munje Square). • December 2016 : Work started for Construction of Depot at MIHAN on the N-S Corridor. • January 2017 : Work Started on Zero Mile Station. • August 2017 : Trial run started till Airport Station. • September 2017 : First trial run was conducted on a 5.6 km section between MIHAN area and Khapri station. • April 2018 : Second and Final inspection of CMRS for clearance. • December 2018 : Work progressing in all sections but Metro expected to miss March 2019 deadline. • January 2019 : The first metro train from China reached metro depot in Nagpur. • February 2019 : Trial run begins. • February 2019 : Prime Minister to inaugurate 12.5 km long Phase-1 section from Sitabuldi to Khapri in first week for March 2019. • 3 March 2019 : CMRS inspection carried out.

run beginning on 30 September 2017. Prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated operations on Nagpur Metro on 8 March 2019 via video conferencing along with Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and Union Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari. Nagpur Metro becomes 13th Metro system in India to be operational. It is also being touted as the greenest metro rail in India. On 21 August 2021, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated a 1.6 km expansion between Sitabuldi and Kasturchand Park. This featured the Zero Mile Freedom Park station which has a 60,000-sq ft park and a 20-storey building, designed by a French architect.

• 5 March 2019 : Prime Minister to inaugurate 13 km long Sitabuldi to Khapri section on 8 March 2019.

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• 8 March 2019 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated metro between Sitabuldi to Khapri via video conferencing. • August 2021 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated a 1.6 km expansion between Sitabuldi and Kasturchand Park. Conclusion Nagpur Metro is a rapid transit system for the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is estimated to cost Rs. 8,260 crore. In February 2014, the Government of Maharashtra gave approval for the Metro Project, while the Government of India’s Ministry of Urban Development had given ‘In Principle’ approval for the Project. On 20 August 2014, Union Cabinet gave approval for the development of project, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone on 21 August on his visit to the city. Construction on the project began on 31 May 2015, with trial METRO RAIL NEWS -JUNE 2022

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FEATURED PROJECT

Meerut Metro

City gearing up fast for all – round development : Meerut Metro

eerut Metro is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) under construction in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Meerut Metro Phase 1’s DPR (Detailed Project Report) was prepared by RITES and submitted to the UP state government on June 30, 2016 for its approval. In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (then Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation) was assigned a ‘coordinator’ role to bring all stakeholders together and get the project started. The project’s 20 km Line-1 with 11 stations is under construction and will utilize the under construction 82.15 km Delhi – Meerut RRTS line’s infrastructure being built by National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). It will consist of 8 special metro-only stations and 30 coaches will be supplied by Alstom (Bombardier) to service the line in a configuration of 10 trains with 3 cars. The project’s 15 km Line-2 with 14 stations is in the proposal stage, and will be built and operated by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL). Key Figures

• Proposed: 15 km Meerut Metro Route Information Line-1 : Partapur – Modipuram Length : 20 km Owner : National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) Status : Under Construction Type : Elevated: 14.40 km & Underground: 5.6 km Depot : Modipuram Number of Stations : 11 Station Names : Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahmapuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begum Pul, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North and Modipuram.

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FEATURED PROJECT Note: this line’s construction will be integrated with the construction of the 82 km Delhi – Meerut Smart Line (RRTS). Stations in bold above will be integrated with the RRTS. Rest will be serviced by local metro trains. Line-2 : Shradhapuri Phase II – Jagriti Vihar Length : 15 km Owner : Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL Status : Proposed Type : Elevated (10.7 km) and Underground (4.3 km) Number of Stations : 13 Station Names : Sharadhapuri Phase 2, Kanker Khera, Meerut Cantt. Railway Station, Rajban Bazar, Begumpul, Baccha Park, Shahpeer Gate, Hapur Adda Chauraha, Gandhi Ashram, Mangal Pandey Nagar, Tej Grahi, Medical College, Jagruti Extension Meerut Metro Major Contractors Contract

Contractor

General Consultant (GC) for RRTS & Metro Project

Ayesa lngenieria Y Arquitectura – ITALFERR – Ayesa India (AIAI)

Corridors Phase 1 Line 1: Partapur to Modipuram, 20 km – elevated (12.8 km) & underground (7.2 km) Line 2: Shradhapuri Phase II to Jagriti Vihar, 15 km – elevated (10.7 km ) & underground (4.3 km) Status Update & Major Timeline

Rolling Stock: Supply of 30 coaches Alstom Transport (won by Bombardier (rolling stock) as part of 210 RRTS rolling Transportation) stock contract

July 2016 : Detailed Project Report submitted to state government.

Part of Package-3: Partapur – Shatabdi Nagar (elevated viaduct and 3 stations at Partapur, Rithani & Shatabdi Nagar)

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

June 2017 : The project has been put on hold in view of higherpriority Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail project (RRTS).

Package-5B: Modipuram Depot & Workshop

Technical Bid Evaluation Underway (bidders unknown)

Package-7: Shatabdi Nagar – Brahampuri DN Ramp AND Begumpul Ramp – Modipuram (elevated viaduct and 5 stations at Brahmapuri, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North and Modipuram)

Larsen & Toubro

Package-8: Brahampuri DN Ramp to Begumpul UP Ramp (underground twin tunnels and 3 stations at Meerut Central, Bhaisali and Begumpul)

Afcons Infrastructure

January 2018 : UP Government Cabinet decides to build metro in Meerut, Kanpur and Agra. Sep 2018 : Detailed Project Report (DPR) sent by UP Government to Central government for approval.

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The Meerut Metro is a proposed rapid transit system in the city of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The feasibility study of the project was completed by RITES in June 2015. Since government has merged the line 1 of Meerut Metro into RRTS, it is likely to be completed around 2025 (Phase 1) with RRTS project. This will save at least 6500 crore rupees. At the other side UPMRC has floated tenders for the detailed design of Meerut metro line 2. Cost Cost of construction is estimated at Rs. 11,540 crore.

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Enhancing Passenger Experience in Railways

ail is one of the most cost and time-effective ways of moving people around urban areas, between cities or across countries. It has evolved from steam-powered engines to high-speed light rail that can carry passengers over massive distances in hours. The rail market has begun to recover from the effects of the pandemic. GlobalNewswire estimates that global commuter rail and public bus services will be worth more than $400 billion by 2025 compared to $285 billion in 2021. Current Developments With transport operators looking to increase passenger volumes in countries that have lifted pandemic-related travel restrictions, they need to address demand for safer technology (specifically contactless payments and interactions) and a more convenient and comfortable passenger experience. There are many technological aspects that is believed will drive rail operations forward, of which the following are likely to be most important. 1. Mobile connectivity with 5G becoming a reality Mobile ticketing has gained traction on the back of improved internet access and developments in 5G technology, satisfying demand for contactless payments while offering commuters a range of information about their journey from balance details and route planning to real-time tracking and the ability to use their mobile as a ticket via a validator tap or other means. 34 | Page

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Rail operators are increasingly introducing mobile ticketing to enhance data management and personalisation of services and make their businesses attractive to partners and investors. 2. E-ticketing: paperless, contactless: One of the best ways to enhance the rail passenger experience is to deploy automated fare collection, which makes payments and fares transparent while allowing rail operators to set fees and manage their operations centrally via a web portal. According to Allied Market Research, the global automated fare collection system market was valued at $6.6 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2027, a CAGR of 11.6%. 3. Digital Onboarding: A major benefit of automated fare collection is digital onboarding of passengers. Improving the passenger experience is not an easy task, but some rail operators offer additional features such as seat and e-ticket management or early-bird or last-minute ticket purchases. To raise the experience level even higher, service operators could introduce open-loop payment methods to allow users to pay with QR codes biometrics, NFC or cards., which increases onboarding and journey flexibility. 4. IoT - The Internet of Trains: The concept of the internet of things is well established. A new sub-concept of the ‘internet of trains’ has now emerged, which means connecting all smart and mobile devices together under one platform via Wi-Fi, merging the commuter with the train operator to provide a transparent digital experience while giving the rail operator access to increased customer information for operational management. |

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FEATURED ARTICLE 5. Big data unlock new experiences: Those rail operators who manage to gather, analyse and utilise big data will gain a competitive edge. The use of data paves the way for effective predictive analytics, passenger management and platforms. The ability to anticipate passenger volumes and shifts in demand and station loads will further allow rail operators to adapt their businesses and maintain their competitive edge. Indian Railway has embarked on a transformational journey and is harnessing innovation to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility in India – one that offers a safer, reliable, faster, punctual, and comfortable travel for the passengers, making every train journey a satisfying experience while being environmentfriendly with lowest possible carbon footprint. Indian Railway is a key driver for India’s economic growth and development. The Government of India has focused on investing in railways to upgrade its infrastructure networks fit for operating both freight and passenger trains at higher speeds which shall play a major role in integrating and bringing different parts of the vast country closer and thus enhancing economic activities in meeting the $1 Trillion economy target. The amalgamation of advanced technologies and empowering measures by the Government in all the areas of railway from infrastructure to rolling stock, customer services and modernised railway stations, digitisation of railway operations and predictive asset management, implementation of the landmark Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) and ambitious bullet train network are all propelling the nation towards sustainable mobility, with passenger experience and economy growth at the core. Many rail companies in India are effectively leveraging their OT x IT expertise in implementing their integrated railway solutions to build a resilient mobility infrastructure that augments India’s Social, Environmental, and Economic values.

Improved Passenger Experience • High–speed rail corridors for speedy train services. • Real-time passenger information systems, and advanced digital signalling for punctual & reliable train services to passengers. • Improved e-ticketing system. • Free Wi-Fi at all A1 category stations. Infrastructure Upgrades • Electrification of rail network. • Automatic Block Signalling with Traffic Management Systems. • Energy-efficient rolling stock & introduction of semi-high speed fully air-conditioned trains.

Transforming Indian Railway, Enhancing Passenger Experience

• Development of world-class railway stations with state-ofthe-art passenger amenities.

By embracing digitalisation in all spheres of its operations — such as asset management, signalling, manufacturing and passenger information system — the Railways is on track to improving its revenues and passenger experience

The Indian Railways is the third-largest railway network in the world by size, and is continuously undergoing changes. One area of importance is to improve the network capacity and utilisation, faster services, and safe running of trains.

Safety Enhancements

The current scenario has changed the transport paradigm with the focus shifting from infrastructure to service and from ready-made to tailored solutions. Underling the importance of evolving with technology, the Railway Ministry recently quoted that technology is the only input which can significantly impact the future of the Railways. Further, with metro rails resuming operations in a graded manner, digital technologies help in demand management, social distancing, and providing realtime information for authorities and passengers.

• Technological upgrades to minimize human errors, enhance safety of train operations & to enable higher throughput. • Automatic Train Protection against passing signal at danger, over speeding collision. • Elimination of manned level crossings from Golden Quadrilateral – Golden Diagonal (GQ-GD) route. METRO RAIL NEWS -JUNE 2022

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FEATURED ARTICLE For theRailways, the rapid digitalisation is marked by the fourth industrial revolution — Railway 4.0. It enhances railway infrastructure, services, systems, signalling and rolling stock while improving the operational efficiency of the assets. They are being re-imagined, designed, delivered and operated using technology that brings stakeholders into collaborative partnerships, thus changing the face of the Railways.

with 3D visualisation of railway track with all assets, train driver simulations and digital track capturing. Additionally, the new policy framework by the government has proposed to use public-private partnership (PPP) to unleash faster development signalling systems in the country.

Designing of coaches, signalling and traffic management, freight management, train services, workforce and customer management are some of the key areas of digitalisation in the rail sector.

The staff in the Indian rail network are using various innovative technological solutions to improve efficiency, ranging from customer service to maintenance and repair work. Having a workforce management platform helps the staff to plan and schedule processes in a planner software for control over the entire workforce process such as capacity planning, daily task scheduling, real-time rescheduling, routes, employee availability and competing time slots. The software platforms allow the operators to see all scenarios and decision consequences in real time and then take an informed action. It also enables the train planners with a dynamic decision support tool to see all scenarios and decision consequences in real time, to help make customer-centric decisions and improve service reliability.

Rolling Stock Most of the rail coaches run through traditional manufacturing processes that lead to high inventory cost with parts being produced and stored before being assembled. With digitalisation, the costly traditional manufacturing is being rapidly optimised and enhanced by platform-based 3D technologies. With the rolling stock manufacturers using virtual 3D platform and technology to incorporate subsystems, components and assembly information, the coach designs are accurately modelled, simulated, analysed and improved in the virtual world, to correct the faults and inefficiencies in order to avoid costly mistakes. Additive manufacturing is evolving as a game changer in the Railways like in other sectors. The Railways recently started using ‘Make in India’ 3D printer to design and print coach components in-house as per requirement. The Railway Minister also recently announced the plan to redesign passenger coaches as per international standards to make them safer, comfortable and faster. The 3D design platforms and passenger experience solutions are also revolutionising the rail sector by incorporating integrated electronics, reconfiguring seating and standing areas or adding styling through the cabin that reflects the local aesthetic or identity. Signalling System The technological advancements are enhancing the railway infrastructure capacity by converting to electrified routes with advanced signalling. This modernisation of signalling system includes implementation of European Train Control System (ETCS) that adheres if the speed limit of the train is compatible with the permitted speed allowed by signalling, thus improving safety and punctuality. With the plans to modernise 8,000 railway stations, the government is also leveraging the Building Information Modelling (BIM) process for designing and installing railwaysignalling systems. The 3D technologies helps to visualise infrastructure life-cycle and solve problems by eliminating various issues because of the mistakes caused by poor communication of data. The infrastructure 3D model technology also recognises the oncoming train and its speed, records data image and helps 36 | Page

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Workforce Management

Train Service Efficiency Different trains running on a network have different priorities, speed restrictions and stoppages. Considering these constraints, track speeds, and requirements, the train schedules are being made to increase the network utilisation. This, when performed with network optimisation, increases the number of trains that can run on the same network, thereby increasing the revenues to the Railways. Fleet Planning Having the right fleet with wagons, coaches at the right place and at the right time can increase the revenue to the Railways. Reducing empty kilometres by proper planning can reduce the time and cost spent. This requires an intelligent planning platform that can incorporate all the constraints and produce the best plans based on KPIs. Disruption handling is an essential part of an intelligent planning platform to handle unexpected disruptive events such as non-availability of loading cranes, late arrival of inter-modal transport units. Delaying the entire train will mean a hold-up for the other load orders and result in many unhappy customers. An intelligent planning system aids as a decision support system, one that provides an overview of all possible solutions and their influence on KPIs. A huge part of maximising utilisation comes from reducing maintenance time. Maintenance and cleaning are critical and, in most cases, can’t be delayed. For instance, wagons that have been used to transport diesel must be thoroughly cleaned before they can be used to transport petrol. In order to clean the wagons efficiently, planners need an intelligent system that provides full visibility on which terminals, employees and materials are available at the requested time slots. With such visibility, they will be able to manage last-minute cleaning tasks while responding to urgent order bookings that come in unexpectedly. |

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FEATURED ARTICLE Customer-Centricity The Indian rail network is continuously enhancing the passenger experience through digital technologies. The modern features such as facial recognition, emergency talk-back system, WiFi infotainment system, automatic plug-door and step control have completely changed the passenger travel experience. One of the steps undertaken to modernise the Railways is the use of solutions that enhance passenger experience and offer the ability to propose custom-tailored coaches depending on train routes and passenger tiering. These solutions allow a detailed exploration of the cabin, including a 360-degree view of the rail coach and high-end visualisation provides the customers with a visual experience while meeting their requirements. The Railway Ministry recently launched a transparent reservation system wherein passengers can check the real-time reservation status. Keeping in mind the current scenario, the contactless ticket checking system by the Railways is helping passengers to check for availability of berth to passengers. Over the last couple of years, technology and innovation have been changing the face of the Railways as it has embraced digitalisation in all spheres of its operations such as asset management, train signalling, manufacturing, passenger information system and coach factory automation. With the Railways’ digital transformation, the industry will accelerate new railway intelligence thus enabling enhanced industry-wide knowledge and business model innovation. Ensuring Seamless Management of Train Operations To create a ‘future ready’ railway system, Indian Railway is undertaking a slew of measures as per its ambitious National Rail Plan (NRP) 2030. Increasing the railway’s modal share to 45% in freight traffic by 2024 with an increase of freight train’s average speed to 50Kmph, 100% electrification, implementation of several new DFCs, and high-speed rail corridors, in addition to the track doubling of the High-Density Networks (HDN) and Highly Utilized Networks (HUN) to augment capacity on its vast existing network are all part of this plan. To digitise and automate Indian Railway operations, it is also accelerating the adoption of Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) and Traffic Management Systems (TMS) to overcome the challenges of managing mixed rail traffic on its congested corridors and resolve the issues of train delays thus providing an enriched experience for both freight customers and commuters. Marking a significant milestone in digital rail traffic management, global rail companies, have collaborated with Indian Railway in commissioning India’s first Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) system at Tundla near Agra on the North Central Railway. This CTC system will automate the operations of freight and passenger trains in the High Density Network of KanpurGhaziabad section of Northern and North Central Railway thus enhancing the capacity to operate more than 400 trains per day. Thus, the new and advanced system developed has transformed the operations of this busy and highly congested corridor giving a big relief to the railway personnel comprising of station masters, train crew, and local signal operators to infuse confidence in de-risking their daily tasks. Therefore, through METRO RAIL NEWS -JUNE 2022

this newly implemented CTC system, the modern techniques is empowering operators to control the entire network traffic from one centralized location, thereby ensuring effective management of trains, real-time error detection for improved security, increased section capacity & throughput, and an improved travel experience for thousands of passengers every day. Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) System • Management of all operations (traffic scheduling, signal facilities, etc.) at one centralized location. • Safe & efficient way of managing all train movements. • Increases track capacity & train speed through quick train movements. • Gives commuters accurate, real-time status of train services. Powering India’s New Freight-Only Corridor A robust freight transport ecosystem is crucial to advancing the country’s economic growth. One of India’s biggest challenges is the logistics cost. The railway has so far lagged in freight transport (17.5% share), with 71% of freight being carried by trucks on roads, which is inherently costly and adds to a much larger carbon footprint. To increase the railway’s modal share of freight and usher in an era of energy-efficient, cost-effective and green freight transport, the Government of India has successfully operationalised one of the country’s ambitious projects since Independence - DFCs (Eastern and Western DFC). Conclusion Indian Railways is enhancing passenger experience through digital technologies. Besides new premium trains and worldclass railway stations, Indian Railways has plans to enhance the passenger experience through various digital technologies. The ‘Make in India’ Vande Bharat Express trains have been introduced on two routes, and further induction of as many as 44 new Train 18 sets has been initiated. From the introduction of new Tejas Express style premium trains on major tourism routes to setting up large solar power capacity alongside rail tracks, the national transporter is up for a

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FEATURED ARTICLE major boost. Some of the steps that are being taken to improve the experience of passengers through new technologies are as under: 1. Indian Railways has provided fast and free WiFi facilities at over 5,500 railway stations across the country, benefitting the common public. 2. Automatic updation of train timings through the Real-Time Train Information System is improving the punctuality of Indian Railways. Moreover, the system is giving an accurate estimate of train arrival as well as train departure to the passenger. 3. In a bid to help predict the possibility of ticket confirmation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) based system is being used by the national transporter. 4. Total transparency, as well as accountability in the quality of food items, is being initiated through the use of CCTV cameras at IRCTC base kitchens which does live to stream of these kitchens. Also, food packets with QR codes are linked to the kitchen where they have been cooked or prepared. 5. With the provision of handheld devices and POS machines, digital payment is getting a boost. Various other initiatives being initiated and worked upon for enhancing passenger experience is as under: (I) Ability to search for, reserve and/or change seat before and during the journey: Passengers would be able to choose a preferred seat (e.g. forward facing, with a table, plug socket, away from the toilet, close to the door) using a carriage map displayed on smartphones. This seat can then be changed or reserved up until the last minute.

(VI) Ability to earn rewards through a loyalty scheme and redeem points for rail or non-rail purchases: Passengers will be able to collect points (similar to air miles and retail points) for each journey they take. These points can then be exchanged for rewards (e.g. a free cup of tea, reduced fare price, upgrades). (VII) Ability to pre-order special services (e.g. refreshments, train manager assistance): Passengers will be able to use the system to pre-order services prior to boarding the train, which will alert the training provider. (VIII) Automatic compensation for late or cancelled trains: Automatic reimbursement is offered to passengers of delayed or cancelled trains, instead of the current procedure in which a request has to be made via post or email. (IX) Access to live journey information (e.g. ETA, alternative travel routes in the event of disruptions): Access to real-time information regarding journeys and alternative travel in case of disruptions. This will remove the reliance that passengers have on checking information boards at stations and make it easier for passengers to check the platform number for their connecting train. (X) A diagram of free and reserved seats on phone or on screens on the train and platform: Passengers will be able to see the occupancy level of carriages, and check which individual seats are available. Users will not need to be there and check each seat or display visually.

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(II) Directions displayed on phone to help passengers find platform and seat on the train: Navigational information, which will include the train composition in relation to the direction of travel, the number of coaches and the carriage ordering, so passengers can anticipate how to better get to their seats by standing at the right place on the platform. (III) Access to live information showing the occupancy levels of current and future trains: Passengers will be able to access information regarding the occupancy levels of current and future trains, in real-time. (IV) Ability to validate ticket electronically at seat, so that passengers need not present the ticket for inspection: The ability to automatically validate a ticket using a sensor located on the seat. This reduces the disturbances and removes the need for a ticket examiner manually check tickets on board the train. (V) Information on facilities at destination station (e.g. details of bus connections, phone number of taxis): Individualised information for specific passengers and their journeys, so they can anticipate what to find at the final station and plan how to proceed on the ‘last mile’.

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Surat Metro The Metro system for Growing & Developing Surat

urat is located 284 Kms south of Gandhi Nagar, 265 Kms of Ahmedabad and 289 Kms north of Mumbai. The economy of the entire city is based mainly on two industries, the textile industries of manmade fibers/fabrics and the diamond cutting and polishing industry. It is one of the most dynamic cities of India having faster growth rate due to immigration from various parts of Gujarat and other States of India too. National Highway-8 (NH-8) passes within 16 Kms. of municipal boundaries of Surat and is located midway on the AhmedabadMumbai route. The city is well known for its diamond and textile industries and popularly called the Diamond City of India. It is famous for its diamond cutting and polishing and more than 90 percent of crude diamond across the world is processed here. Surat is a popular shopping centre for apparels and accessories in India. It is the eighth largest city by population and ninth largest urban agglomeration in India. It is the administrative capital of the Surat district. According to a study conducted by Economic Times, Surat is expected to be the world’s fastest growing city till 2035. Presently is the 4th fastest growing city of the world and fastest growing city of India. The city registered an annualised GDP growth rate of 11.5% over the seven fiscal years METRO RAIL NEWS -JUNE 2022

between 2001 and 2008. Surat has been awarded as the ‘best city’ by the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) in 2013. The city has been selected as the first smart IT city in India which is being constituted by the Microsoft CityNext Initiative tied up with IBM. Surat is listed as the second cleanest city of India as of 21 August 2020 according to the Swachh Survekshan 2020. The city has various engineering plants like Essar, Larsen and Toubro and RIL. Surat won the Netexplo Smart Cities Award 2019 with UNESCO in the resilience category. Economic Power House of Gujrat Surat, the ‘Economic Powerhouse of Gujrat’ is envisioned to transform the dreams of people of the country into reality through its dream city. Ninety percent of the diamonds of the industrial grade glittering all over the world is processed at Surat. Looking at the immense potential of this industry the central government under Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has conceptualized a big sparkling dream - The Diamond Research and Mercantile City (Dream City) to be developed at Surat. The mega project envisioned by central government (to |

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ARTICLE be developed by state government) is on the paths of creating Aatmnirbhar Bharat. The core objective of this mega dream is to improve trading facilities of diamond industry outward by forward and backward integration. The master plan of dream city formed in 683 hectares on Sachin Magdala National Highway just opposite to the existing international convention centre and only three kilometres from Surat Airport will transform the trading scenario of Diamond City - Surat and bestow it the required identity on global map in terms of grandeur, luxury and quality compared to any world class standard set.

and prosperity not only of Surat, Gujrat but India will become reality soon. Metro : The Viability

A glorious entrance gate has been designed to welcome the visitors to the world of opportunities at Dream City. The 60 meter wide main road with dedicated corridor for mass transportation has been designed to facilitate commuters through all modes of transport. The first phase of Surat Metro starts from dream city. Envisioned here is an elegant skywalk that shall transfer passengers from dream city metro station to diamond burst by BRTS service with ultra modern terminal that is designed to make multi-modal connectivity smoother and comfortable. Dedicated cycle track, elegant footpath decorated with classic street furniture and smart street lights have been introduced to add glint to the ambience. Environment friendly infrastructure has been given importance to create green spaces. As a part of it park, open spaces, garden have been planned that would flourish throughout the project. The area which was used as dumping site previously has been scientifically refilled capped and developed as lush green sports and ecological park. Currently the dream city company has started establishment of basic infrastructure such as roads water supply drainage system and electricity along with corporate office and control and command center. To boost the economic activity and trade the dream city project will also incorporate allied facilities like international banking and insurance facilities, dedicated custom house accompanied by national diamond research institute, international convention center, international education facilities, five-star hotels and dedicated custom house with high security surveillance system. Development of Dumas Ubraat Beach has also been planned that would add glitter to the development of dream city. The gem of the project Surat Diamond Bourse the world’s largest office building with 6.6 million sq.ft area which is larger than Pentagon and Burj Khalifa will be the focal point of the dream city. The gigantic SDB complex consisting nine skyhigh towers of 15 floors will accommodate 4200 plus offices ranging from 300 to 7500 square feet will fulfil all requirements of international, national and local traders. All the towers have been designed and planned to connect each. 126 high speed lifts will drop commuters to the desired destination within four minutes of time from entering the security gate. The majestic sdb building costing rupees 2276 crore has been designed on Panchatatva theme. IGBC platinum rated green building will also be an another attraction that would provide amenities such as conference spaces, multi-purpose halls, restaurants, banks, retail shops along with high security plans. The Surat Diamond bourse has already proven its potentiality through enormous response which booked all 4200 office spaces in advance. The dream city in Surat, Gujrat determines to take the economy to the new height through revenue, employment and business development. The dream of progress 40 | Page

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Surat is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and densely populated with an average 13680 persons/sq.km accommodating about 44.67 Lakhs people as per census 2011. Average decadal growth of population of Surat since 2001 to 2011 was about 55.29%. Surat is spread over an area of 326.515 sq. kms. Surat’s high population growth rate, coupled with high economic growth rate has resulted in an ever increasing demand for transport creating excessive pressure on the existent transport system. With high growth in transport demand over the years, congestion on roads has been increasing due to phenomenal rise in private transport. Absence of an efficient full-fledged public transport system coupled with rapid growth in the use of personalized vehicles has led to high consumption of fossil fuel and increase in environmental pollution. Surat has also been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a ‘Smart City’. The existing network of public transport systems including dedicated BRTS needs to be strengthened further in order to cope-up with rising demand of transport system. Surat Metro : General Information & Details

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Elevated /At Grade (Kms)

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15.14 Kms

21.61 Kms

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18.74 Kms

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6.47 Kms

33.88 Kms

40.35ms

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Corridor-1 (Sarthana to Dream City)

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Corridor-2

The Government of India approved the Surat Metro project in March 2019. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) jointly owned by the governments of India and Gujarat, is responsible for the implementation of the project. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was engaged to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the first phase of Surat Metro in January 2016. It later reviewed and revised the DPR to incorporate new provisions, as per the new 2017 metro policy of the Indian government. The foundation stone for the new metro rail project was laid in January 2021 while completion is expected by December 2023. The project is estimated to involve an investment of Rs120.2bn.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for the proposed 02 (two) corridors extending in North, South, East, West and Central parts of Surat city, as such most parts of Surat are covered with these proposed corridors. The project comprises various important and prominent areas along the proposed corridors under Surat Metro Rail Network as per details as under:

The Metro with 2 lines and 37 stations is being built to serve Surat, the second largest city of Gujarat, by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC). The Pre-construction work on Surat Metro Phase-1 started in 2021. Surat Metro Phase 1 project’s DPR (Detailed Project Report) with a network length of 40.35 km was approved by the Gujarat state government in January 2017 and by the Central Government’s cabinet in March 2019.

(i) Sarthana – Dream City : This corridor provides metro connectivity to Gadhpur Township, Sarthana Nature Park, Nana Varachhe village, Kalakunj Junction, Kapodra and Puna village, Labeshwar Chowk area, Big Diamond Market (Mini Bazar) of Surat, Retail Sari Market, Surat Railway Station, Muskati Hospital, Bhagal Junction, Gandhi Bagh, Chowk Bazar, Majura Gate, Roopali Canal, Altha Treatment, Althan Gram, VIP Road, Women IIT, Bhimrad, Convention City and Dream City.

The project will be financed mainly through equity from Government of India and Government of Gujarat on 50:50 basis, and through loans from AFD (Agence Francaise de Developpement – French Development Agency) (€250 million). Pre-construction work on Surat Metro’s Phase 1 started in Q1 2021.

(ii) Bhesan – Saroli : Prominent areas like Bhesan Treatment Plant, International Cricket Stadium, SMC Botanical Garden, Palanpur, LP Savani School, Performing Art Centre, TGB Circle, Aquarium, Badri Narayan Temple, Star Bazar, Tapi River, Athawa Chopati, Majura Gate, UdhanaDarwaja, Kamala Darwaja, Anjana Junction, Parvat Pataya, Magub Village, Bharat Cancer Hospital, Saroli etc. are connected through this route.

The 40.35km-long first phase of the Surat Metro will feature 38 stations across two corridors. The plan includes 32 elevated stations and six underground stations. The first corridor is proposed to be 21.61km long, including a 15.14km-long elevated section and a 6.47km-long underground section. It will run from Sarthana to Dream City, whereas the 18.74km-long, entirely elevated second corridor will run from Bhesan to Saroli.

The other details are as under:

The first corridor will have 20 metro stations, linking Sarthana, Nature Park, Kapodra, the Labheshwar chowk area, Central Warehouse, Surat Railway station, Maskati hospital, Gandhi Baug, Majura Gate, Roopali canal, and Dream City. Stations at Bhesan, Ugat Vaarigruh, Palanpur Road, LP Savani School, Adajan Gam, Aquarium, Majuragate, Kamela Darwaza, Magob, and Saroli will be connected through the second corridor. The Majura Gate station will serve as the interchange for the two corridors.

Project

Metro rail for N-S and E-W corridor for Surat City

Location

Surat City (Gujrat)

Client

GMRC

Total Cost of Phase 1

INR 12,800 Crore

Total Phase 1 length

40.35 Km

Total No. of Stations

Corridor 1

Sardhana to Khajod where 15.14 Km is elevated and 6.47 Km is underground section

Corridor 2

Bhesan to Saroli. 18.74 Kmis elevated section.

Interchange / Depot(D)

Majura gate / Khajod (D) & Bhesan (D)

Worked Involved

Feasibility Studies

Seismic Zone

Zone III

Soil

Alluvial Soil

Duration of Construction

36 Months

Consultants appointed till date

DMRC – DPR CoE, CEPT University – Traffic Studies

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Line, Routes and Stations

The planned corridors will have multi-modal integration of the metro rail with other modes of transportation, including feeder buses, intermediate public transport (IPT), and non-motorised transport (NMT). The corridors will connect the city’s most congested, significant, and densely populated areas. Maintenance Facilities The first phase will have two maintenance depots, one in each corridor, at Dream City and Bhesan. Solar equipment will be installed at the depots to harness solar energy.

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• Signalling :Communications-based Train Control (CBTC)

The Surat Metro project aims to provide a reliable and safer public transportation system that will address traffic congestion problems and reduce delays on major travel corridors, in Surat. The integrated mass public transit system is expected to reduce accidents and pollution while decreasing energy usage. It is expected to offset 40,000t of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Key Figures

Infrastructure

• Operational Line : 0 km • Under Construction : 18.6 km • Approved Line : 40.35 km • Estimated Cost : Rs. 12,020.32 crore • Estimated Daily Ridership: 2.20 lakh/day (2027) Surat Metro Phase 1 Route Information

Surat Metro will have a 1,435mm standard gauge track for both the corridors, which will support operations at a maximum speed of 80km/h, and a design speed of 90km/h. The ticketing system will feature an automatic fare collection system comprising a computerised contactless smart token for a single journey, and contactless smart cards for multiple journeys along the route. It will feature an integrated telecommunication system comprising fibre optic cable, train radio, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and a public address system.

Line-1 (Red Line) : Sarthana – Dream City

The signalling system will comprise continuous automatic train control (CATC), with cab signalling and an automatic train operation (ATO) system. Automatic train supervision equipment will be installed to enhance operational safety.

• Length : 21.61 km • Type : Elevated (15.14 km) & Underground (6.47 km) • Depot : Dream City (system’s operations control centre OCC to also be built here) • Number of Stations : 20 • Station Names : Sarthana, Nature Park, Varaccha Chopati Garden, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalakunj, Kapodra, Labheshwar Chowk, Central Wavehouse, Surat Railway Station, Maskati Hospital, Chowk Bazar, Gandhi Baug, Kadarsha Ni Nal, Majura Gate (interchange), Rupali Canal, Althan Tenement, Althan Gam, VIP Road, Woman IIT, Bhimrad Convention Center, Dream City

Rolling Stock

Line-2 (Green Line) Bhesan – Saroli

Trainsets with stainless steel car bodies are being considered for the metro project, according to the detailed project report (DPR). The preferred configuration is three-car trains, and each train is expected to have a carrying capacity of approximately 764 passengers, comprising 136 seated passengers and 628 standing passengers.

• Length : 18.74 km • Type : Elevated • Depot : Bhesan • Number of Stations : 18 • Station Names : Bhesan, Botanical Garden, Ugat Varrigruh, Palanpur Road, LP Savani School, Performing Art Centre, Adajan Gam, Aquarium, Badri Narayan Temple, Athwa Chopati, Majura Gate (interchange), Udhna Dawaja, Kamela Darwaja, Anjana Farm, Model Town, Magob, Bharat Cancer Hospital, Saroli

The trains will be outfitted with train-based monitor and control systems such as train control and management system (TCMS), or train integrated management system (TIMS). The maximum operating speed of the trains is 80km/h. Financing The project will be financed primarily through equity from the governments of India and the Gujarat state on a 50:50 basis. Part of the financing will be secured through loans from bilateral/ multilateral agencies. The federal government signed a loan agreement, worth €442.26m ($500.13m), with Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KFW) Development Bank for the project, in December 2021. A loan agreement worth €250m ($303.16m) was signed between the Indian government and the French Development Agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), for the metro project in January 2021. System Specifications • Top Speed : 80 kmph • Average Speed: 40 kmph • Track Gauge : Standard Gauge 1435 mm • Electrification : 750 V DC Third Rail

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Metro Fares (Ticket Prices) Surat Metro’s fare structure, prices and rules have not been announced yet. That will be finalized closer to the start of commercial operations. GMRC plans to use the latest technologies for its automatic fare collection (AFC) system to allow QR codes and Near Field Communication (NFC) phones to utilize the system. Contractors involved A consortium of Ardanuy Ingenieria and Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) was appointed to provide detailed design consultation services for the power supply and distribution system, 750V DC third rail traction electrification, and SCADA system, in 2020. A consortium of RITES and Rina Consulting was engaged to provide consulting services for the development of a multi-modal integration plan for both corridors, in 2020. RITES also prepared the environmental impact assessment (EIA) and social impact assessment (SIA) documents for phase one of the Surat Msetro. Rina Consulting was also awarded the tender

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Control Centre and metro Bhavan headquarters at Dream city. The Phase-1 of Surat Metro was sanctioned on June 6, 2019, for a total length of 40.35 kilometres. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and conducted the bhoomi pujan virtually on January 18, 2021. The project consists of two elevated corridors with a total of 38 stations. The longest corridor of about 21.58 kilometres is between Sarthana and Dream city. This section with 20 stations also has 6.47 kilometres of underground network from Chowk Bazar to Labheshwar Chowk. The second corridor of 18.74 kilometres is between Bhesan and Saroli and has 18 stations. Of the Rs 12,020 crore needed for Phase-1 constructions, France’s AFD and Germany’s KfW shall be providing a soft loan of Rs 5,434 crore, which will be 57 per cent of the total cost. The central and state governments will pitch in with Rs 1,487 crore each. The Phase-1 of the project is targeted to be completed by March 2024. Over 676 families are expected to be affected by the Surat Metro project and the GMRC has sanctioned Rs 375 crore for rehabilitation work. The on-site identification and finalisation of affected families are in process. The actual number of affected families will be calculated after the finalisation of alignment, on-site demarcation and detailed site survey. Conclusion Surat is the second largest city after Ahmedabad situated on the mouth of river Tapti close to Arabian Sea in the western state of India, Gujrat. Earlier it used to be a large seaport and now it is the commercial and economic center in South Gujarat, and one of the largest urban areas of western India. Surat’s high population growth rate, coupled with high economic growth rate has resulted in an ever increasing demand for transport creating excessive pressure on the existent transport system. With high growth in transport demand over the years, congestion on roads, has been increasing due to phenomenal rise in private transport. Absence of an efficient full-fledged public transport system coupled with rapid growth in the use of personalized vehicles has led to high consumption of fossil fuels and increase in environmental pollution. The existing network of public transport systems including dedicated BRTS needs to be strengthened further in order to cope up with the rising demand of transport system especially when Surat is being developed as a ‘Smart City’. For this purpose provision of railbased Metro system has been considered in the city

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A joint venture between Gulermark and Sam India Builtwell has been awarded a Rs 929-crore contract to build the underground section between Kapodara to Central Warehouse (3.46 kms). A fourth tender of Rs 350 crore has been awarded to M/s ITD Cementation India for constructing the Dream City Depot. The scope of work will also include construction of Operations

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InnoMetro 2022: Global Conference and Expo held from 23rd to 24th May at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi

nnoMetro 2022, the second edition of India’s leading conference and expo on the Metro and Railway industry, came to a successful close after a fruitful two-day run at Hotel The LaLit in Delhi on 23rd and 24th May 2022. Organised by Symbroj Media Pvt. Ltd., InnoMetro 2022 was a highlight of the recent resumption of large face-toface business events and met the sourcing and networking needs of close to 300 metro and railway professionals from around 5 countries. Over 10+ exhibitors showcased their latest technologies at the exhibition, and 50+ prominent speakers and moderators spurred robust discussions on the latest development and innovations in the metro and railway industry.

Event Highlights 100 sq mts expo space 500+ Attendees 10+ Exhibitors 22 Power-packed Sessions

The event was graced by Chief Guest Shri Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs who delivered the opening address at the opening ceremony. Minister Kaushal Kishore also toured the exhibition showground, including the 10+ companies that presented their products and ideas.

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In his speech, Minister Kaushal Kishore said: “My department which is the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for the development of smart cities and growth of infrastructure in the country. Our department is fully dedicated and making sure that the cities are kept clean, and we are working towards that direction under the Swachh Bharat Mission. We want to see all the places in country to be connected by Metro which will be very good for the citizens of this country. The initiative of organizing InnoMetro is very good for the industry as many people from the department have participated in the event, I congratulate the team of InnoMetro for organizing this successful event.”

foot forward.” Talking about the event he said, “InnoMetro is a wonderful event and more and more such events will help gather the like-minded people so that the industry can develop and grow together.”

A key highlight of the opening ceremony was the lamp lighting ceremony done by the Chief Guest Mr. Kaushal Kishore in the presence of Guest of Honor Mr. D.C. Sharma, Member (Traction and Rolling Stock) Ministry of Railways, Mr. Jitendra Tyagi, MD, Uttarakhand Metro, Mr. U.J.M. Rao, MD, Andhra Pradesh Metro and Mr. S.K. Pradhan, Vice President, Jindal Steel and Power. In his Industry Address, Shri D.C. Sharma said: “We are constantly working towards decreasing the cost of logistics and are trying to fill all the gaps in the development of proper infrastructure for the country, whether it is doubling of the tracks or providing more connectivity, connectivity with coal areas, highspeed rail operations or the better safety measures such as Kavach we are constantly putting the best METRO RAIL NEWS -JUNE 2022

The InnoMetro 2022 Conference and Expo saw robust knowledge sharing on topics such as Sustainable green mobility, Realization of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, Station redevelopment

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POST EVENT REPORT and major challenges, Make in India, Make for the world, Advancement in artificial intelligence in metro and railway, Transport infra financing public-private partnership, Increasing the sustainability of transport system; among many others. Mr. Narendra Shah, Founder and Managing Editor of Metro Rail News said, “We are delighted to have witnessed two full days of packed exhibition and conference halls, as InnoMetro 2nd Edition has enhanced its position as India’s leading metro and railway industry event. Delegates and show visitors had the opportunity to mix deep-dive sessions on the latest developments in the metro and railway industry in India and the changing scenario and Informative panel discussions on important topics mainly Make in India, Make for world.

“The success of this year’s edition was also made possible by our stellar line-up of sponsors and partners. On behalf of my partners at InnoMetro 2nd Edition, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Title Sponsor Jindal Steel and Power, Platinum Sponsor HYT Engineering, Gold Sponsors E+E, Adinath Industries and Technocrats Kohlhauer, Silver Sponsor Intel, Bronze Sponsors Bontrans and SERTO, Lanyard Sponsor Hold Well Components and all exhibitors for their generous support.”

InnoMetro is set to return on 23rd & 24th May 2023 with full focus on a face-to-face show format, featuring more handson opportunities for visitors to experience different elements, discussions and developments in the industry. The 3rd Edition of InnoMetro is going to be bigger and better with many important topics and prominent speakers.

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What the Industry leaders say about nd InnoMetro 2 Edition The initiative of organizing InnoMetro is very good for the industry as many people from the department have participated in the event, I congratulate the team of InnoMetro for organizing this successful event.

Mr. Kaushal Kishore Minister of State, MoHUA

InnoMetro is a wonderful event and more and more such events will help gather the likeminded people so that the industry can develop and grow together. Mr. D.C. Sharma Member (Traction and Rolling Stock) Ministry of Railways

The event was great, and I am happy that I have been given this opportunity to speak here and got a good response from the audience as they asked so many questions about the mobility particularly about the metro neo. The people are very much interested in the Make in India initiative and want to set up their factories.

Mr. Jitendra Tyagi MD, Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation

InnoMetro physical event is always welcome. As we have seen in the covid times Metro Rail News is doing a very good job striking a good balance between print media and physical event. Sessions with such topics and speakers gives a good opportunity to present your views and it helps you meet the policy makers, consultants, industry both government and non-government organizations. It is a good forum and well organized so keep it

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Mr. Preetam Ganguly Sales and Marketing Director India Region, Faiveley Transport India and Wabtec Group

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I am very happy for the 2nd Edition of InnoMetro. The event is well organized under the guidance of Mr. Narendra Shah, right from the planning to the execution and the quality of speakers was good and I hope this tempo will continue and a lot of audience will naturally connect in the future. It is my wish that in the near future it will grow further.

Mr. Daljeet Singh Director (works), DMRC

The event is very top class and so well organized and everything has been perfectly placed, the content, the subject, the impact is phenomenal, and I saw Mr. Narendra Shah and the Metro Rail News were completely immersed in the event. Such events, organization gives us opportunities to meet people, opportunities for new ideas and give us opportunity of sharing experiences. These events have a major impact in the post covid era.

Mr. Sudhendu J. Sinha Adviser (Infrastructure Connectivity Transport and Electric Mobility), NITI Aayog

The event was very nice and fantastic, provided good opportunity to interact with the industry, good opportunity to network with the people and to know what innovations and new technologies are coming up in the metro and railway industry. Wish you all the best.

Mr. Ved Prakash Dudeja, Vice Chairman, RLDA

I am very happy with the InnoMetro event and delighted to see the arrangements of the events. Anyone can do the arrangements but bringing the people together from all the organizations related to the metro and railway industry as well as the authorities, InnoMetro has done this successfully.

Mr. U.J.M. Rao IRAS, MD, A.P. Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Vijaywada

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Mr. Gaurav Agarwal

Mr. Mangal Dev

Mr. Jugal Kishore Bhatti

Chief Mechanical Engineer, COFMOW, Ministry of Railways

Director, Hitachi India pvt. Ltd.

AGM, RITES

InnoMetro is definitely one of the excellent platforms. I was also a part of this event the previous year. Specially after the pandemic this is first such event that I have attended in the past two years, and I wish that more and more people will connect with this event in the future.

First of all, I would like to congratulate the platform because this event was very different and unique in comparison to the other formats in the sense that the event covered a variety of important topics which is interesting in the value chain of the entire railways and metro industry. The discussions, the topics and the real products showcased by the businesses were all very good.

I really appreciate the event InnoMetro 2nd Edition as it was very interesting, and the credits goes to the organizers for the well-planned event. The speakers, sponsors and delegates were very good and answered all the questions very well and I appreciate Symbroj Media for organizing such an event.

Mr. S.K. Suri

Mr. A.K. Singh

Mr. H.K. Raghu

Ex GM, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala

Ex CAO/WPO, Railway Projects and Rolling Stock Expert, Arbitrator, Northern Railway

ED (UT & HSR), RDSO

Mr. Sajal Gupta

I think the organizers have organized this event at a very right time as after the pandemic this kind of change was very much needed for the metro industry as now so many countries are coming up with metro projects and in India as well so many new projects are coming up and DPRs are being introduced so it was the right time for all the stakeholders to be under one roof and discuss all the issues related to finance, technology, etc.

Deep Vasudeva

Consultant

The timing of this event was perfect because so far, we have been able to be meet only on the virtual platform after the pandemic, so a physical conference like this and a comprehensive one at that is always a welcome step. So, the event was very timely, and I found the organizers covered all the topics including the finances, metro and railways. The speaker lineup in the event was also very impressive.

The events and conferences like InnoMetro should be held on regular basis like once in every six months or on quarterly basis.

Mr. Vaibhav Prasad

Sidwal Refrigeration Industries Pvt Limited

Assistant Marketing, Autometers Alliance Ltd.

The event is very good and Priyanka and Narendra both have done an excellent job and the event was very well organized. The way the event was organized it showed that the team was very professional and personally I am very impressed with this event.

The InnoMetro 2nd edition was very useful for knowing about new policies and technologies being introduced in the industry and the safety equipment upgradation. I personally believe that such kind of conferences and expos should happen as it will boost the industry. I convey my best wishes to the organizing team for organizing such a beautiful event.

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Mr. Varun Bhardwaj

Mr. Neeraj Beniwal

Country Manager India, Green Furniture Concept AB

Sr. Manager Key Accounts Sales AC & Ref OEM Climate Technologies, Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions

We are going to attend this event next year as well there is no doubt in that because the kind of insights that we have got from this conference is commendable and the kind of people that we have had a chance to network with has been very useful and I can see potential business partnerships coming out of this show which was a very important part of attending this event.

InnoMetro had invited so many officials and speakers from the industry who shared so many insights and knowledge about the industry so such programs give the long-term planning and it will be very useful the companies dealing in the Metro and Railways Industry as it gives us a vision and strength for the future that how the industry is evolving and growing therefore such events are very much required. I appreciate the InnoMetro team for organizing the event so well.

Mr. Amit Agarwal Vice President -Sales & Marketing, Sidwal Refrigeration Industries Pvt Limited

I appreciate the InnoMetro and the patrons Narendra and Priyanka for organizing it very well. The speakers were very seasoned and good and as they are from the railway and metro fraternity, they knew about all the important questions. I appreciate how the event was conducted and I would like to appreciate the team for doing this time and again.

Mr. Naveen Prakash

Mr. Rakesh Sharma

VNS Logistics

Siemens

This is my first time attending the event and I got to know about this through my colleagues. The event was very distinguished and provide a platform to talk to the policy makers about the future plans in the industry and the product that the vendors showcased were very good for the future as they were made keeping in mind the sustainability and environment impacts. The event provided very good insights in the industry.

I must say that the InnoMetro team have put a tremendous job to pull up such an event and had brings so many people from the industry together. It is a good platform and I wish InnoMetro all the best for the future.

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Kojagiri N More Executive - Business Development, HYT Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd.

Since stall installation and bringing guests to our stall and all other support provided by you and your team was immense. We thank you for informative sessions, panel discussions and presentations. We hope it will help us to grow our network and opportunities. Once again, we appreciate the support and cooperation provided to us by you and your whole team. We would like to continue our healthy relationship further.

Mr. Gaurav Jain Adinath Industries

InnoMetro was good for us as we were able to meet good people related to company and business as we particularly wanted to promote out products to the Indian Railways. We have met the policy makers and other dignitaries and are hoping for the best.

Mr. Nitin Munot

Mr. Ankush Bhandari MD, E+E Electronics

The event is great and whatever our expectations was with the event we could get those speakers and the delegates and the distinguished people from the industry. This is one platform which is bringing all the stakeholders from the Indian Railways, Metros, and people like us who are running businesses together to discuss the changing scenarios. I learned a lot and I hope the relationship between us and Symbroj Media continues in the future.

MD, technocrats Kohlhauer Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

InnoMetro has actually put together entire railway and metro industry like no other platform has done so far and it is a wonderful event to be a part of and I am glad to be a part of this event and I am actually going to book it for the next year. This is a platform to meet people, network with each other, create awareness and this platform has done that very well.

Mr. Rahul Patil

Mr. Anthony Abuta

Regional Sales Manager India for SERTO India

D&I Group Leader, Intel Corporation, USA

I really appreciate the way the event was organized and appreciate all the efforts of the InnoMetro team and all the very best for the 3rd Edition of InnoMetro next year and we will 100 per cent meet again in the 3rd edition as well.

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I want to thank the event and the organizers for inviting us to this opportunity to showcase our technology and talk to so many work partners here. My no. 1 observation was that we have the key people to whom we could showcase our technology. Our decision to come to this event was based on the quality of the partners who were the part of this event as they were tier-1, and we were able to meet a lot of decision makers.

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Metro and Railway Industry Events Calender

Dates

Event Name

Venue

June 21-23, 2022

RailTech Europe 2021

Digital event

June 22 nd -23rd, 2022

Rail Live 2022

Quinton Rail Technology Centre, Warwickshire, UK

7 July 2022

ROLLING STOCK NETWORKING

Derby Velodrome

Sep. 20-23, 2022

InnoTrans 2022

Berlin, Germany

Oct 12-14, 2022

PowerGen India

IECC, PRAGATI MAIDAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA

Oct 19-21, 2022

RailwayTech Indonesia 2022

JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta

Oct 22-24, 2022

Smart Transit USA

Denver, US

Intermodal Europe 2021

RAI AMSTERDAM

Nov 08-Nov 10, 2022 Nov 23-25, 2022

METEC India, Wire India, Tube India, India Essen Welding & Cutting Expo

Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India

Tube India

Mumbai

Mar. 27-29, 2023

8th Smart Cities India 2021 Expo

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

May 23-24, 2023

InnoMetro 2023

New Delhi

June 04 - 07, 2023

UITP Global Public Transport Summit

BARCELONA, SPAIN

Sep 06-07, 2023

8th Railway Forum

Berlin, Germany

Nov 23-25, 2022

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Corrigendum : Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing Commissioning And Maintenance Of Open Loop Emv Ncmc Card And Qr Code Based Automatic Fare Collection_afc_system Based On Ppp Revenue Model For Bhopal And Indore Metro Rail Projects

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Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing And Commissioning Of Platform Screen Gates System For Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase - Ii

Gujarat, India

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Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Machine Room-Less & Gear-Less Lifts (Lot-1) And Heavy Duty Escalators (Lot-2) For Surat Metro Rail Phase-I Project

Gujarat, India

Refer Document

18-07-2022

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Machine Room-Less & Gear-Less Lifts (Lot-1) And Heavy Duty Escalators (Lot-2) For Surat Metro Rail Phase-I Project

Gujarat, India

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18-07-2022

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Telecommunication Systems For Surat Metro Rail Project Phase – I

Gujarat, India

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13-07-2022

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning Of Machine Room-Less & Gear-Less Lifts (Lot-1) & Heavy Duty Escalators (Lot-2) For Metro Rail Phase-Ii Project.

Gujarat, India

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Gujarat, India

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12-07-2022

Gujarat, India

Refer Document

11-07-2022

Inspection And Maintenance (Preventive/Corrective/Break Down ) Of Various Assets (Track, Viaduct , Stations , Civil Structures , Over Head Equipment (Traction), Power Supply Installation, Electrical & Mechanical Systems) Of Nagpur Metro Rail Infrastructure Of Maha-Metro Covering All Stations & Viaducts Over 39 Km Route Length , Two Rollingstock Depots At Mihan & Hingna And All Other Buildings'/ Structures Of Maha-Metro For A Period Of 4 Years

Maharashtra, India

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Inspection And Maintenance (Preventive / Corrective Breakdown Of Various Assets (Track Viadut Stations, Civil Strucutres, Over Head Equipment Power Supply, Installation Electrical And Mechanical Systems. Of Nagpur Metro Rail Infrastructure Of Mah Metor Covering All Stations And Viaducts Over 39 Km Route Lenght Two Rolling Stock Depots.

Maharashtra, India

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Execution Of Aluminothermic (Skv) Welding Of Rail Joints With Other Ancillary Works From Km(- )01/04 To Km 07/14 (Up & Dn Line) Between Dum Dum And Central Station Inside Rts Box Tunnel And Elevated Portion Of Metro Railway.

West Bengal, India

INR 1.90 CR.

04-07-2022

Supply, Erection, Testing And Commissioning Of 750 V Dc Hscb Panel( Rectiﬁer Hscb With Protective Relay And Main Bus Bar Rating 10000 A) As Per Metro Railway Speciﬁcation No. Mr/Elproject/Hscb/2022 For Noapara Biman Bandar Section

West Bengal, India

Refer Document

04-07-2022

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing And Commissioning Of Platform Screen Doors System For Surat Metro Rail Phase-I Project

Gujarat, India

Refer Document

02-07-2022

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Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Machine Room-Less & Gear-Less Lifts (Lot-1) And Heavy Duty Escalators (Lot-2) For Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase-Ii Project Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Telecommunication System For Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-Ii

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Architectural Finishing, Structural Steel Rooﬁng, Signages, And Phe Works Of Elevated Metro-Rail Stations - (Total 11 Nos) - 4 Nos Of Stations At Corridor-1 From Elevated Viaduct Dead End Of Sarthana Station To End Of Ug Ramp And 7 Nos Of Stations At Corridor-2 From End Of Majura Gate Station To Dead End Of Saroli Station Under Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase -1

Gujarat, India

INR 81.00 CR.

01-07-2022

Architectural Finishing, Structural Steel Rooﬁng, Signages And Phe Works For 11 Nos. Of Elevated Stations From Bhesan Station To Majura Gate Station Of Corridor –Ii, Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase -1

Gujarat, India

INR 76.00 CR.

30-06-2022

Supply, Installation And Commissioning Of 12 Nos. Track Based Electronic Lubricator For Viaduct Section Of Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon Network With 3 Years Comprehensive Maintenance Contract After Warranty

Delhi, India

INR 1.07 CR.

30-06-2022

Gujarat, India

INR 76.00 CR.

30-06-2022

Maharashtra, India

Refer Document

30-06-2022

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of 72 Nos Of Standard Gauge Metor Cars And Training Of Personnel Under Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd Project Phase 2,

Karnataka, India

Refer Document

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of 72 Nos Of Standard Gauge Metor Cars And Training Of Personnel Under Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd Project Phase 2,

Gujarat, India

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All Inclusive Maintenance Including Monthly Cleaning Of Electrical Assets Of Metro Railway Oﬃcers' Rest House At New Delhi For Two Years.

Delhi, India

INR 3.03 Lacs

30-06-2022

Hiring Of Vehicles For One Year On Rental Basis For The Oﬃcers/Staﬀ Of Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure And Building Construction Corporation Ltd (Ukmrc) At , Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, India

INR 53.36 Lacs

28-06-2022

Mechanized Cleaning And Housekeeping Works Of Mansarovar, New Aatish Market, Vivek Vihar, Shyam Nagar, Ram Nagar, Civil Lines, Metro Railway Station, Sindhi Camp, Chandpole (Ug), Chhoti Chaupar (Ug), Badi Chaupar (Ug) Metro Stations And Both Rss.

Rajasthan, India

INR 5.46 CR.

27-06-2022

Selection Of Agency For Providing Customer Facilitation Services For Mansarovar To Ram Nagar And Other Designated Places Of Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd

Rajasthan, India

INR 3.69 CR.

24-06-2022

Shifting Of Kwa Utilities In Connection With Kochi Metro Rail Phase Ii- Laying 300mm Di, 250mm Di,160mm Pvc And Allied Works From Jln Stadium To Padivattom (Chembumukku Bridge)

Kerala, India

Refer Document

22-06-2022

Madhya Pradesh, India

Refer Document

20-06-2022

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Engagement Of Detail Design Consultant (Ddc) For Building E And M Services For Stations For Part Of Metro Line 5 (Thane – Bhiwandi - Kalyan), Part Of Line 7a (Andheri (E) – Csmia) And Line 9 (Dahisar (E) To Mira Bhayandar), And For Building E And M Services For Depot For Line 9 (Dahisar (E) To Mira Bhayandar) Of Mumbai Metro Rail Project Of Mmrda, Mumbai

Corrigendum : Design Supply Installation Testing And Commissioning Of Ballastless Track Of Standard Gauge Including Supply Of Fastening System Including Elevated And Underground Sections Along With Ballasted_ballastless Track In Depot For Bhopal Metro Rail Project

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Stripping And Fitting Of Centre Buﬀer Coupler In All Type Of Indian Railway Coaches At Mechanical Workshop For 02 Years.

Uttar Pradesh, India

INR 62.38 Lacs

01-07-2022

Supply Of Non- Asbestos Based Organic Brake Pads For Lhb Type Coaches Equipped With Disc Brake System On Indian Railway To Rdso's Spec No. Rdso/2013/Cg-01 With Amendment Slip No.1 Of September 2016 (1 No L.H & 1 No R.H)

Multi Location

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01-07-2022

Request For Empanelment Of Financial And Marketing Consultants For Various Sites Railway Colonies Of Indian Railways Located Pan India Panel-1 For Sites Valuing More Than Rs. 300 Crore Panel-2 For Sites Valuing Rs. 50 Crore Upto Rs. 300 Crore

Delhi, India

Refer Document

30-06-2022

Request For Empanelment Of Financial And Marketing Consultants For Various Sites / Railway Colonies Of Indian Railways Located Pan India Panel-1 For Sites Valuing More Than Rs. 300 Crore Panel-2 For Sites Valuing Rs. 50 Crore Upto Rs. 300 Crore

Delhi, India

Refer Document

30-06-2022

Request For Empanelment Of Financial & Marketing Consultants For Various Sites/ Railway Colonies Of Indian Railways Located Pan India. (Panel-1 For Sites Valuing More Thane Rs. 300 Crore), (Panel-2 For Sites Valuing Rs. 50 Crore Up To Rs. 300 Crore).

Delhi, India

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Delhi, India

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30-06-2022

Delhi, India

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30-06-2022

Supply Of Double Action Weld Trimmer. - Double Action Weld Trimmer:- Rdso Approved Double Action Weld Trimmer For At Welding ( Power Pack Version) Consists Of A Trimming Unit And A Power Pack. The Power Pack Comprises Of A Hydraulic Pump With Direction Control Valve And And Engine From Rdso Approved Vendors With Speciﬁed Engine. Speciﬁcation:tm/Sm/9 Dt.16.08.1991 With Latest Amendment. Drg Ref:- Indian Railway Small Track Machine Manual 2005.

Madhya Pradesh, India

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27-06-2022

Periodical Ultrasonic Testing Of Rails, Sej's, Switches, Crossings And Rail Joints/Welds Over Karwar Region Of Krcl Between Km. 378/100 To 739/760 Using Contractor's Rdso Approved "Digital Ultrasonic Rail Tester, Operator And Quality Assurance Plan (Qap), As Per Indian Railway Standard Speciﬁcation For Ultrasonic Testing Of Rail/ Welds (Provisional), Revised 2012 (With Latest Amendment) And Manual For Ultrasonic Testing Of Rails And Welds, Revised 2012 (With Latest Correction Slip) Issued By Rd.....

Karnataka, India

INR 88.39 Lacs

27-06-2022

Transportation Of Railway Material By Road Covering All The Feeding Units/ Railway Work Shops On Indian Railways

Karnataka, India

INR 44.66 Lacs

24-06-2022

Supply Of Improved High Tensile Tight Lock Centre Buﬀer Coupler With Aar "H" Type Head And Balanced Draft Gear For Fitment On Bg Passenger Coaches Of Indian Railway. Speciﬁcation No. Rdso/2011/Cg-03 (Rev. 03). Note: This Item Is Restricted For Procurement From Rdso Approved Sources Only.

Maharashtra, India

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22-06-2022

Redevelopment Of Indian Railway Wrestling Academy At Delhi Kisan Ganj.

Delhi, India

INR 23.12 CR.

21-06-2022

TENDER DETAILS Supply Of :Aar Approved Cartridge Taper Roller Bearing Class 'E'(6"X11") For Use On Freight Stock For Indian Railways To Str No. Ab/Rb-40-2016 (Rev. 1) Of Aug., 2018 Or Latest Amendments, If Any.

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