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Alstom delivers the 100th electric locomotive of 12,000 HP to Indian Railways

Alstom, India’s biggest multinational sustainable mobility provider with a comprehensive portfolio of offerings, has successfully manufactured and delivered the 100th electric locomotive to Indian Railways. As part of the contract worth €3.5 billion won in 2015, the company will be supplying 800 fully electric high-powered doublesection locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service, capable of hauling ~6,000 tonnes at a top speed of 120 km/hr. This is the largest Foreign Direct Investment project in the Indian Railway sector.

In the financial year 2020-2021, Indian Railways recorded a freight loading of 1,232 million tonnes, which was 2% higher than the previous fiscal. Introduction of faster trains has helped increase the average speed of transportation by 83% leading to a shorter turnaround time and has supported the movement of essential goods during COVID-19 times.

With the first Prima T8TM WAG-12B inducted for commercial service in May 2020, these locomotives are transforming the heavy freight transportation landscape of India. Deployed for operations on major freight routes, including Dedicated Freight Corridors, the Prima T8TM WAG-12B e-Locos have already clocked over close to 5 million kilometres hauling a wide range of commodities. These locomotives also made the inaugural run on the first fully operational sections of the Dedicated Freight Corridors, in December 2020. Some of the key commodities moved by these e-Locos include - coal, cement, food grains, fertilisers, petrochemical products, minerals, and posts/ parcels, across 17 States & 2 Union Territories.

Speaking on this milestone, Alain SPOHR, Managing Director - Alstom India said, “I’m pleased to mention that despite challenges posed by COVID-19, we have been able to successfully manufacture and deliver 100 e-Locos to the Indian Railways in less than a year. Due to the intricacy of the project, it is really an honour to work on a first-of-its-kind ‘Make in India’ project that resulted in a technology breakthrough for the nation. Our successful collaboration with Indian Railways is paving the way for bringing advanced innovation and technology to the Country. Alstom is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for IR’s revolutionary journey towards becoming the world’s first 100% green railways”.

The Prima T8TM WAG-12B e-Locos are built at one of India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities at Madhepura (Bihar). Spread across 250 acres, this industrial site is built to international standards of safety and quality. The site has installed production capacity of 120 locomotives per annum and Alstom has progressively achieved over 85% indigenization. With these powerful e-Locos being manufactured within the country, India has become the 6th in the world to join the club of countries producing high horsepower locomotives indigenously. The project also includes setting up of two ultramodern maintenance depots in Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Nagpur (Maharashtra). These depots are equipped with the latest technologies and features to anticipate breakdowns thereby enabling proactive maintenance of India’s most advanced freight locomotives at significantly lower costs. The depot in Saharanpur is currently operational and houses a ‘Training Centre’ equipped with a loco simulator and smart classrooms for skill development of railway employees and loco pilots. Till date, more than 500 loco pilots from Indian Railways have been trained and going forward, an additional 500 will be trained annually. The Nagpur depot will be functional next year.

This locomotive is capable of maximum tractive effort of 706 kN, which is capable of starting and running a 6000 T train in

Built in one of India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities, these are the nation’s most powerful Made-in-India Electric Locomotives.

the gradient of 1 in 150. The locomotive with twin Bo-Bo design having 22.5 T (Tonnes) axle load is upgradable to 25 Tonnes with a design speed of 120 kmph. These superior electric locomotives built under the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative, are playing a key role in revolutionizing the freight movement in the country. It will help to decongest the saturated tracks by allowing faster, safer and heavier freight trains to move across the country, as well as improve the loading capacity. So far, these e-Locos have traversed across all Railway divisions and are performing well. These locomotive are proving to be a game changer for further movement of coal trains for Dedicated Freight Corridor. The locomotives can be tracked through GPS for its strategic use through embedded software and Antennae being lifted through the servers on ground through microwave link. These WAG 12B e-Locos have already clocked over 4.8 million kilometres hauling a wide range of commodities across 17 States & 2 Union Territories.

Mr. Alain SPOHR,

Managing Director - Alstom India

Wabtec Supports Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System with Major Components

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today it will support the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport Systems (RRTS) with critical component orders valued at about $15 million for new rolling stock. The company will supply advanced technology brake systems, pantographs, roof disconnector switches and fully integrated passenger information systems to Alstom, which is building the coaches for the project.

" This order and partnership with Alstom will open up multiple opportunities and provide Wabtec with a significant first mover advantage in India on this rapidly evolving regional train platform as more corridors are implemented across National Capital Region and other parts of the country in the coming years

SAID PREETAM GANGULY, SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR, WABTEC TRANSIT, INDIA. "

All products in the order have substantial ‘Make in India’ content. The order covers 30 regional commuter trains each with 6 cars and 10 metro trains each with 4 cars, which will be built at Alstom’s Savli plant in India. The high-performance brake system provides critical safety features, high reliability and reduced maintenance intervals. The high-speed pantographs are aerodynamically designed to perform under different overhead electric conditions. The pantograph is equipped with state-of-the-art safety features such as an auto drop device and a maximum extension device including novel features like condition-based monitoring and smart-carbon strips. The passenger information systems provide state-ofthe-art displays, audio, CCTV, dynamic route map and infotainment with autodiagnostic features and high reliability.

Alstom and Wabtec have a strong working relationship with experience collaborating on multiple projects across the globe. The entire fleet of 816 Alstom cars running in Delhi Metro is equipped with Wabtec’s brakes system, pantographs, passenger access doors, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

The RRTS is a new, dedicated, highspeed, high-capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting regional nodes in the National Capital Region. The 82-km Delhi-Meerut Corridor RRTS will pass through one of the most densely populated sections of the NCR connecting New Delhi to Uttar Pradesh. The corridor will be beneficial for the development of the region and help connect the large number of townships and centers of economic activity that are already planned along this corridor.

About Wabtec

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-andtransit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: www. WabtecCorp.com.

Shaping the smartest metro system in India: Pune Metro

Abstract

Pune, the cultural and historical capital of the state of Maharashtra, known as the ‘Queen of Deccan’ due to its scenic beauty and rich natural resources. The city relates to some of very prominent personalities of Indian society. Pune is the birth place of holy saint Tukaram, it was the capital city of the greatest maratha warrior king of all time Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established “Hindavi Swarajya”, social reformers like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Savitribai Phule, Maharshi Karve have had an association with Pune. Some of the great freedom fighters like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Agarkar and Gopal Krishna Gokhale also belonged to this city. The city therefore, holds a place of importance and well known on world map because of its educational, research and development institutions, IT Parks and automobiles industry in western Maharashtra. In last decades, the city has witnessed a substantial rise in population and people migrating from a different part of the country for job opportunities. The sustainable infrastructure to facilitate easy commute to the citizens however had been missing. Average travel time for citizens using public transport in Pune is over 100 mins a day. This makes more and more citizens use their personal vehicle, which causes traffic chaos and congestion issues. Hence, metro services in Pune had been long discussed and a required initiative to be taken to tackle all these issues, provide comfortable and convenient commute in the city by significantly reducing the travel time by 75%. It is supposed that the metro system in the city shall facilitate many youths, students, professionals, etc. travelling to their destination. The Metro rail services in the metropolitan city shall also act as a back bone to the public transport system of the Smart City Project and strengthen on various parameters:

Introduction

Pune Metro is a metro rail based transit system under construction in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The project costs about US$ 1.6 Billion. The project is being implemented in three phases. The system comprises of 3 lines with a total length of 54.58 k.m. The lines are proposed to be a mix of elevated, underground sections. The first two lines are expected to be operational by 2022. In the first phase (Line 1&2) 104 coaches (26 train sets x 4) will be supplied by Titagarh Wagons. Each four coach unit will carry 1034 passengers. Pune Metro will be special in number of ways. It would be for the first time that aluminium coaches would be manufactured and supplied to any Indian Metro. 75% of the coaches will be manufactured in India and rest in Italy by a leading MNC. The coaches will have modern spacious interiors and are being designed considering the highest level of passenger safety. CCTV monitoring, infrared fire detection units, anti-drug features are also included. Four 6.61 m diameter Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machines are being used in this project. The TBM’s will be passing through basalt rock formations. The system will attach 400-mm wide by 275mm thick precast concrete lining which consists of five segments plus a key. The segments will be manufactured at the casting yard. EPBMs have robust mixed-face dome style cutterheads designed to work effectively in the compact Basalt that is expected on these contracts at pressures of up to 4 bar. They are designed to excavate at the rate of 8 to 10 metres per day. The underground stations in Pune Metro shall be built by NATM, cut and cover with top- down method. The diaphragm walls for such station constructions would be 80 to 100 cm thick and will function as a permanent side wall of the station. The line will be of Standard Gauge – 1435 mm and will have traction power supply of 25 kV, 50 Hz AC ONE (Overhead Equipment). The project will help in easing traffic congestion and provide the community with a faster, efficient and safer mode of travel and help in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Work Status

The 3 lines of urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) – Pune Metro is under construction in the metropolitan city of Maharashtra by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). 31.254 km Pune Metro Phase 1 project’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) with 2 metro lines and 29 stations was prepared & submitted by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in July 2009, revised in January 2013, August 2014, and finally once again in November 2015 to reflect the prevailing prices in the year. Although the State Government approved the project in 2012, it had run into red tape, politics and opposition from local NGOs & activists over its mostly elevated nature. The project received a final approval from the Union Government’s Cabinet on December 7, 2016.

The 3rd line, mostly elevated, connecting Hinjewadi – Civil Court on the public–private partnership (PPP) model is also being developed by PMRDA. In September 2019, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) signed a 35-year concession agreement to develop the line with a consortium of TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (a Tata Group Company), and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH (subsidiary of Siemens Financial Services). Pune Metro Phase 2 project’s detailed project report (DPR) has not been prepared yet, but is expected to comprise of new corridors and extensions of existing metro lines to Katraj, Chandni Chowk, Kharadi, Hadapsar, Loni Kalbhor, Katraj, Khadakwasla, Warje.

System Specifications

• Top Speed : 80 kmph • Average Speed : 34 kmph • Track Gauge : Standard Gauge – 1435 mm • Electrification : 25 kV, 50 Hz AC OHE • Signalling : Communications-based Train Control (CBTC)

Key Figures

• Operational : 0 km • Under Construction : 54.584 km • Approved : 4.41 km • Proposed : 26.464 km • Estimated Daily Ridership: 6 lakh (Phase 1) & 2.6 lakh (Line-3) in 2027 • Rolling Stock : 104 coaches (26 train-sets x 4) to be supplied by Titagarh-Firema for Phase 1

Pune Metro Under Construction Lines (Phase 1 + Line-3)

Line-1 (Purple Line): Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) – Swargate • Length: 16.589 km • Type: Elevated & Underground • Elevated: PCMC – Range Hills Ramp: 11.570 km, 9 stations • Underground: Range Hills Ramp – Swargate: 5.019 km, 6 stations • Depot: Range Hills (13.27 hectares)

• Number of Stations: 14 • Station Names: PCMC, Tukaram Nagar, Bhosari, Kasarwadi, Fugewadi, Dapodi, Bopodi, Khadki, Range Hill, Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, Swargate

Line-2 (Aqua Line): Vanaz – Ramwadi • Length: 14.665 km • Type: Elevated • Depot: Hill View Depot at Kothrud (12 hectares) • Number of Stations: 16 • Station Names: Vanaz, Anand Nagar, Ideal Colony, Nal Stop, Garware College, Deccan Gymkhana, Sambhaji Park, PMC, Civil Court, Mangalwar Peth, Pune Railway Station, Ruby Clinic, Bund Garden, Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar, Ramwadi

Line-3: Hinjawadi – Civil Court • Length: 23.33 km • Type: Elevated • Depot: Maan Village (20 hectares) • Number of Stations: 23 • Station Names: Megapolis Circle, Embassy Quadron Business Park, Dohler, Infosys Phase II, Wipro Phase II, Pall India, Shivaji Chowk, Hinjewadi, Wakad Chowk, Balewadi Stadium, NICMAR, Ram Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner, Krushi Anusadhan, Sakal Nagar, University, R.B.I., Agriculture College, Shivaji Nagar and Civil Court.

Pune Metro Approved Lines Line-1 (Purple Line): Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) – Nigdi • Length: 4.41 km • Type: Elevated • Number of Stations: 3 • Station Names: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi Pune Metro Proposed Lines

Line-1 Extension (Purple Line): Swargate – Katraj

Length: 5.464 km The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for PCMC – Swargate Line-1’s extension to Katraj suggests a 5.464 km underground route to be built with an estimated cost of Rs 4283.72 cr. Three new stations are proposed at Pushmangal Chowk, Shankar Maharaj Mutt and Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park. These could alternately be built at Gultekadi, Saibaba Nagar and Katraj.

Line-3 Extension: Shivaji Nagar – Kadam Wakwasti • Length: 18 km Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is currently preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for extending the Hinjawadi – Shivaji Nagar Line-3 by 18 km to Loni Railway Station (Kadam Wasti Grampanchayat) in eastern Pune. Line-4: Swargate – Pul Gate • Length: 3 km Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is currently preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for this short new line. Fare - Ticketing Pune Metro’s fare structure, prices and rules have not been announced yet. That will be done closer to the start of operations. Maha-Metro 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. •••

InnoMetro 2021 – A Global Event Platform to showcase innovation and Technology for Metro & Railway

Innovations & Technology, these two words in the modern era, are unarguably a source of inspiration and encouragement for many activities. These two words have significantly changed human life today and paved the ways for new dimension and explorations. A developing country like India needs innovations and technology in a more excellent ratio to help people get more opportunities and make efforts for their livelihood in the broader set of options available to explore one’s skill.

It’s worth adding that technology and innovation have helped to add new dimensions to human life. Both technology and innovations are the essences of life today.

Nothing inspires us more than fresh ideas. With this belief, Metro Rail News takes the initiative to conduct Innometro, a Global Event platform, to explore innovation in the Metro & Railway.

It’s a rendezvous for an open discussion, a podium available to the key contributors of this sector to enrich our knowledge as to how technology can be upgraded in Metro, Railways, RRTS, HSR and allied sectors.

InnoMetro won’t just be an event; it would be a global platform that would showcase the information and knowledge sharing about the latest technology and innovations being undertaken, at a single platform, under one roof.

InnoMetro as an event and effort had been planned to be accomplished on a physical platform last year. But, the unprecedented Covid-19 scenario set the limitations, and it could not be executed. However, despite the pandemic conditions continue to set limitations, we organized the event on a virtual platform from 28th April 2021 to 30th April 2021. Today, we take pride in announcing the extensive chain of InnoMetro supporter’s worldwide to support this event as delegates, speakers, sponsors & exhibitors.

“On behalf of Metro Rail News, We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors to participate in InnoMetro 2021 from 28th April 2021 to 30th April 2021; because of your commitment, this event becomes successful.”

We take pride in announcing the extensive chain of InnoMetro supporter’s worldwide to support this event as delegates, speakers, sponsors & exhibitors. We happily inform you that more than 67+ speakers participate in our three-day event from big companies such as Indian Railway, MoHUA, IRSDC, RDSO, RLDA, Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd., Cylus, MegaMetro, E2E Rail, GBCI India, RITES, CRIS, MMRCL, MMMOCL, Maha Metro, MMRDA, Technocrats Kohlhauer Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, Hyloc Hydrotechnic pvt. Ltd, axis bank, Mastercard, Rittal, JSPL and Green Furniture Concept.

More than 10+ giant conglomerates sponsor our event being the platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsor. Last but not least, more than 1200+ industry experts from India and various other nations like Thailand, UK, US, Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Qatar, etc.

In InnoMetro 2021, people understand different types of innovations & technology which develop in the Metro, Railway, RRTS, HSR & Allied Sector. Important topics such as Realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Cybersecurity, AFC & PSD, Modernization & Repair of Rolling Stock, Improving Passenger Experience, Advanced Signaling & Telecom Technologies, Ticketing & Payments Innovation, Data Tools for metro & Railway, AI, ML, Blockchain & Robotics, Transport Infra Sustainability, Mobilityas-a-Service etc., connect with attendees and because of them

What we think is another thing but what people think about our event is more important for all of us. Our Sponsors, Our Speakers, our audience gives tremendous feedback for our event, which we never expect. People provide a place of InnoMetro 2021 in their heart.

One of our speakers said that this is the finest or best event which they see in their entire life. Sidwal company Vice President Shri Amit Agarwal said that he is waiting for the next year to participate in InnoMetro 2021. Your appreciation & support gives us a way to fly in the sky without fear.

We once again thank you all for your kindest co-operation and look forward to your continued engagement in the event. With all these, we look forward to your participation in InnoMetro 2022 which will be held from 28th April 2022 to 30th April 2022.

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Speed beyond Imagination: Hyperloop

Introduction

Hyperloop is a new form of transport currently in development by many countries. This technology can carry passengers at over 1000 km per hour in floating pods inside giant low-pressure tubes. The idea of using low-pressure or vacuum tubes as part of a transport system has a long heritage. The crystal palace pneumatic railway used air pressure to push a wagon uphill and a vacuum to drag it back down, way back in Victorian south London in 1864. Similar systems using a pneumatic tube to send mail and packages between buildings have been in use since the late nineteenth century. They can still be seen in supermarkets and banks to move money around today.

However, entrepreneur Elon Musk really reignited interest in the concept with his ‘Hyperloop Alpha’ paper in August 2013, which set out how a modern system would work – and how much it would cost.

In his Hyperloop Alpha paper, Mush set out the case for a service running between Los Angeles and San Francisco, cheaper and faster than a proposed high-speed rail link. He argued that his Hyperloop could be safer, faster, affordable, weatherproof, self-powering and less disruptive to people living along the route.

Hyperloop service could be the answer to travel between cities less than 1500 km; beyond that, supersonic air travel would be more efficient. Firstly, in hyperloop, the pods that carry passengers travel through near-vacuum tunnels to reduce the friction caused by air. This reduction in friction will allow the pods to travel up to 1000 km per hour. This speed is 10 to 15 times more than the conventional rail and three times more than the high-speed bullet rails. Secondly, the hyperloop uses magnetic levitation to reduce friction to float on the rail lines, which further reduces the friction during movement. This is a lot better than the traditional rail, which runs on wheels.

Since it uses magnetic levitation, it is less polluting than the traditional methods of travel. It can travel faster than a car, train or even aeroplane. The researchers claim that it is quicker and cheaper to build than traditional high-speed rail. Hyperloop could help take the traffic off the busiest roads, making travel between cities easier and potentially unlocking major economic benefits as a result. development even though the basic concept has been around for many years. At the moment, the earliest any hyperloop is likely to be up and running around 2022. But, most of the trails are still in their early stages. The passenger pods or capsules travel through a tube, either above or below ground. Overcoming air resistance is one of the biggest uses of energy in high-speed travel. Airliners climb to high altitudes to travel through the less dense air. In order to create a similar effect at ground level, most of the air is removed from the tubes by pumps, effectively allowing the trains to travel at aeroplane speeds while still on the ground. The air pressure inside the hyperloop tube is about one-sixth of the pressure of the atmosphere on Mars. That means we won’t even need the tubes if we run hyperloop pods on mars.

Operating pressure of 100 pascals, which reduces the drag force of the air by 1000 times relative to sea level conditions, would be equivalent to flying at the altitude of 2 lakh feet above sea level. The hyperloop capsules float above the tube’s surface, similar to how the puck floats just above the table on an air hockey game.

Hyperloop uses magnetic levitation and electric propulsion to drive the pods. This

kind of levitation and propulsion doesn’t need any moving components. Pod’s acceleration and speed can be changed by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor. Gradual acceleration and deceleration provided by the electric propulsion ensure that one can sip his coffee while travelling without spilling a single drop. AS hyperloop reduces major energy losses due to air resistance and track friction, it consumes less energy than conventional transportation systems. It can reach airline speeds with 5-10 times less energy, depending upon the route length. Recent studies show that hyperloop uses 60-70% of the investment cost of the existing high-speed rail projects. In tropical regions, we can completely power the system using power produced by the solar panels placed above the tube.

Hyperloop Technology In India

Virgin Hyperloop, the category leader in hyperloop technology, Given holistic and long-term investment commitment to India, They have several hyperloop plans in the pipeline.

• Hyperloop corridor from Bangalore International Airport

Virgin Hyperloop and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of the award-winning Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport), signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed Hyperloop corridor from BLR Airport. Through the feasibility study undertaken with the Bangalore International Airport Ltd., Virgin Hyperloop will evaluate potential hyperloop routes connecting to and from Kempegowda International Airport based on their technical and economic viability. If deemed feasible, they request a go-ahead from the Government of Karnataka to comply with relevant procurement policies. A detailed project report will be undertaken after that.

• Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project

The proposed Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project will connect the two cities in under 30 minutes instead of threeplus hours via road. This project will be the largest privately funded transport infrastructure project in the country. The constant dialogue with the state government since the onset of the pandemic has been constructive. Virgin Hyperloop is forward to working with the administration to progress this project as the COVID situation improves.

The Mumbai-Pune hyperloop project would be the most significant private infrastructure investment in Maharashtra, creating 1.8 million direct and indirect jobs and USD 36 billion in socio-economic benefits. We see India as an innovation hub, and I am confident there will be several partnership opportunities in the country.

• Amritsar - Chandigarh hyperloop project

In addition, Virgin Hyperloop One hope to expand their relationship with the state of Punjab based on MoU with the Punjab Transport Department signed in December 2019 and continue exploring opportunities in the northern parts of the country.

They look forward to getting the chance to harness the tremendous potential to connect the entire subcontinent and have discussions with other states as well.

Globally, we are looking to be safety certified by 2025 and have a commercial route operational somewhere in the world by 2030.

Reliable train detection solutions for Indian railways and metro systems

Train detection plays a key role in ensuring safety in railway operations by detecting vacancy and occupation of track sections. This knowledge of track vacancy is used by signalling systems to control the movement of trains. Clearly, a wrong information by train detection can directly lead to a hazardous situation. Hence, train detection systems must guarantee highest safety levels and maximum availability. All over the globe, innovative axle counters from Frauscher have proven their capability of meeting these requirements under manifold circumstances.

Counting axles on a reliable base

An axle counter is simply a system used in the railway signalling to detect the clear or occupied status of a section of track between two points. Axle counter systems operate on the basis of wheel sensors. Inductive sensor technology forms the basis for Frauscher wheel sensors and axle counters. These robust wheel sensors work highly reliably on the principle of electromagnetic induction. They keep up their functionality even under harsh influences, such as extreme temperatures, when covered with industrial dust or mud and even under water during heavy rains. Due to its innovative design and IP68 ratings, a lot of issues like change of sensor current parameters are prevented. Since Frauscher axle counters do not use any electronics on trackside, their functionality is also not affected by electromagnetic interferences. Mounting of wheel sensors is simplified by the usage of rail claws, which make drilling the rail obsolete. This mounting method ensures that the structural integrity of steel rails is kept intact, while also reducing the installation time on trackside significantly. Within the sensor, transmitter and receiver coils are electromagnetically coupled. This continuously induces a certain voltage/ current in the receiver coil. A passing wheel of a train modifies the coupling, whereby the receiver signal is changed and train wheels can be detected. This detection is done in a fail safe manner.

Proven solution with benefits

The Frauscher Wheel Sensor RSR180 combines tried and tested technology with decades-long experience.

Thanks to their high flexibility in terms of usage and integration, axle counters are deployed in various segments from main lines, freight lines and industrial lines to heavy haul and metros - all over the world. In India, Frauscher axle counters are in use in most of the Indian railways network and a majority of the metro systems. Also, both Eastern and Western corridors of the upcoming Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) will be served by the Frauscher Axle Counter [FAdC] as their primary train detection technology. Amongst other, these projects reveal a range of benefits that this technology provides – for example in terms of use of serial interfacing, inbuilt supervisory, vital data transmission & state of the art diagnostics capabilities. For instance, the intelligent Supervisor Track procedure corrects the impact of unavoidable interferences in a fully automated manner.

Modern axle counters are able to flexibly meet these requirements with new functionalities to increase their availability as well as interfaces and software options to enable individual configurations. All Frauscher products and solutions are ideally suited for wheel detection and axle counting tasks. Many years of experience with the use of these components even in the most extreme environments have proven the reliability and robustness of these systems.

In addition, the Frauscher axle counter portfolio offers maximum flexibility for individual solutions. Functional modularity, scalability and various interfaces allow a wide range of configurations. For example, Frauscher Axle Counter offers the option of an ethernet-based software interface that enables a wide range of individual configuration options.

Counting Head Control and Supervisor Track Section

The Counting Head Control CHC function prevents false activations due to disturbances such as road traffic, metal objects or debris on track surfaces. If adjacent track sections are clear, a configurable number of disturbances or false presence detections can be suppressed by the system. No reset is necessary since the track section is still clear. Once an approaching vehicle enters either of the adjacent track sections the suppression is immediately deactivated, resulting in normal fail-safe train detection.

The intelligent Supervisor Track Section STS process tolerates unavoidable operational interference completely automatically. Of course, the general conditions for reset are taken into account here. This means that availability can be further optimized without any negative impact on safety. Two supervisor sections are assigned to each track section. One supervisor section evaluates two track sections. A track section is automatically reset if it has an error and one of the two assigned supervisor sections is clear at the same time. The supervisor section is treated like a regular track section. If the two assigned track sections are clear, the supervisor is also reset. Using STS, faults within fault-prone sections or detection points can be corrected automatically. In addition, the resistance to faults can be increased further on busy lines.

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The advantages of the FAdC at a glance:

• State of the art interface (fail-safe SIL4 Ethernet protocol)

• No trackside electronics

• No relays required

• Easy integration • Increased reliability

• High availability

• A lot of additional information (including direction, number of axles and diagnostic data)

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Applications of Axle Counters

Axle counting systems have become an indispensable part of mainline and regional railways in many countries of the world. A significant increase can also be seen in metros, tramways and industrial railways. The system advantages and additional functionalities of axle counting technology over traditional principle of track circuits are increasingly gaining acceptance internationally.

Free lines and stations

The main application of axle counting is continuous track detection in conjunction with interlocking systems of line and station sections. In addition to the monitoring of operationally short sections in stations (a few metres up to several hundred metres), sections between two stations (up to several kilometres) are also monitored here.

Backup systems

Modern train control and train protection systems (e.g. CBTC, ATP, etc.) enable a high train density and optimised train traffic. These highly complex systems usually fall back on the proven locally-operated and automatic track detection systems as a backup or fallback level.

Switch protection

In many cases, axle counting is used as a high-availability switch protection system. The free and occupied signal is evaluated as release or locking of the switch drive. A further application is the realisation of EOW’s (electrically locally-operated points). In contrast to track circuit technology, axle counting technology also allows multiple branched points to be mapped easily and without restrictions.

There are numerous possibilities to monitor level crossings with signalling technology - including axle counting. Often, a wheel detection component is used as a power-up and a track section located in the area of the level crossing (train has completely passed the level crossing) as a resolving element.

Freight and industry

Due to its robust characteristics, its economic efficiency and especially the higher range of functions (number of axles/ wagons, wheel diameter, speed, etc.), axle counting technology is spreading particularly quickly in the area of industrial lines, depot areas or shunting yards and train formation facilities.

Metros and trams

A not yet widespread but rapidly growing application area of axle counting is the metro and tram sector. In addition to a high level of safety, aspects such as low maintenance and repair measure costs as well as compatibility with all rail vehicles are in the foreground here. Particularly high demands are placed on wheel detection.

Indian specific applications

Railway Yards: Issues and solution

Railway yards are a complex system which have many railway tracks in parallel. They consist of switches and crossings for the purpose of storing, sorting, loading and unloading rail vehicles as well as assembling new trains, etc. Yards usually consist of multiple tracks on which the movement of trains, passengers and goods must be controlled. Axle counter provides the information needed for controlling such movements in the yard in a safe and efficient manner. In addition to the points already mentioned, such as availability and reliability, the following challenges should be mentioned:

• Complexity of large yards with switch points and crossings • Less time available for reset and restart at busy stations • Shunting movements • Single component failure could bring a whole station to a standstill • Limited space between tracks for equipment, personnel, etc. • Drilling holes into the tracks requires a lot of time when installing sensors in complex track layouts.

Since the Frauscher Advanced Counter [FAdC] is highly flexible and network-enabled, different types of architectures can be designed depending on a yard’s size and layout.

Centralised Architecture Centralised architecture means the entire arrangement of axle counting components are located in one place (e.g. relay room or interlocking room). The complete axle counting logic is bundled and positioned at this location. Communication with other systems such as interlocking as well as configuration, diagnostics, etc. is carried out centrally. The implementation of route blocks can be realised via copper lines or fibre optic lines

Centralised Architecture

Decentralised Architecture

Due to modern transmission technologies, decentralised arrangements are gaining importance, which are more economical with regard to the cable infrastructure, among other things. In contrast to the centralised architecture, the axle counting logic is distributed to several, freely selectable locations - decentralised. Individual interlocking clusters (field controllers; area controllers; object controllers) are arranged along the route, e.g. in control cabinets. These clusters communicate with each other via existing or new network infrastructures (open networks according to EN 50159-2). To establish a decentralised architecture, clusters of detection points spread out along the rail line which can also be connected via ethernet. There is no additional requirement for relays, IO boxes and complex wiring. They are operated and maintained de-centrally from a higherlevel location.

Decentralised Architecture

Fully redundant and highly available architecture

The FAdC also enables the system to be kept at a very high level of availability since almost all the components of the axle counter system are redundant. This architecture ensures that the failure of a single component does not affect train operations at any point in time. This solution can be provided for critical locations where fault avoidance takes priority. The fully redundant, highly available system can be employed in both centralised and decentralised architectures.

Combined architecture All benefits at a glance:

• Fast implementation and installation • Supervisor track sections for the auto-reset of tracks • Counting Head Control [CHC] functionality makes the system immune to temporary influences (e.g. maintenance crews) • Maintenance friendly: decreased need for personnel to be on the tracks, as there is less trackside equipment • Compact sensors that fit in tight spaces between rails in case of complex track layouts • No trackside electronics • All electronic adjustments are carried out indoors requiring less access to the tracks for such activities. • Better immunity to traction interference and ease of maintenance • No drilling of holes into the rail required

Automatic Block Signalling: Issues and solution

Automatic block signalling ABS is a railroad signalling system that devides a railway line into a series of track sections or blocks. Axle counters are installed at the ends of these sections to enable continuous train detection along the rail line. The purpose of the axle counter is to control the stop signals, governing train entry into an automatic block section. ABS makes it possible for trains travelling in the same direction to safely follow each other without the risk of rear-end collisions. This makes the use of an ABS system very cost-effective and leads to an increase in capacity. Here are some challenges operators have to deal with:

• Shunting movements • Less time available for reset and restart at busy stations • Communication between stations depends on available media (dark/ fibre/ quad/ E1 channel). • Quick installation and removal during track maintenance work required • Failures of the electronics on the track caused by external influences (lightning, traction current, etc.) • Maintenance crews on the track can cause temporary influences that affect the axle counters. • Limited space between tracks for equipment, personnel, etc. • Conventional axle counters generally have very complex hardware that takes up a lot of space. • Drilling holes into the tracks is a time-consuming process when installing sensors in complex track layouts. The FAdC can be configured for ABS train detection: At the beginning and at the end of each track section, a wheel sensor is installed which, together with other components, forms the counting head.

Wheel sensors are connected to axle counting equipment installed at the nearest station and auto location hut (ALH) if available. The information can then be transmitted between stations and ALH locations via an ethernet network, and the track status can be output on one or all of them. Reset options are available with significantly reduced hardware.

Automatic Block Signalling

All benefits at a glance:

• Modular and scalable structure • The FAdC system is very flexible, as it can transmit the track status to any location within the network. • Maintenance friendly and requires less personnel on the track • Virtual SIL4-compliant supervisor track section available without the need for additional hardware • Compact wheel sensors fit in tight spaces between rails in case of complex track layouts • No active trackside electronics: no need for earthing, power cables and additional protective housings. • All electronic adjustments are carried out indoors requiring less access to the tracks for such activities. • No drilling of holes into the rail required • Communication media can be connected either via quad, fibre, or both without requiring a media switchover • Optimised hardware makes the system fail-safe and reliable

Reference: Track vacancy detection for Dedicated Freight Corridor (a new freight line between New Bhaupur to New Khurja)

Dedicated Freight Corridors [DFC] separates freight and passenger traffic to increase the speed of freight movement. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is an Indian state-owned company tasked with creating modern railway infrastructure for efficient freight transportation on important routes (Delhi- Kolkata & Delhi- Mumbai). Eastern dedicated freight corridor (EDFC) between New Khurja to New Bhaupur (351 km of new electrified double track railway) has been commissioned with Frauscher axle counting system FAdC.

This is the very first project in India that uses a software interface between interlocking and axle counting system, completely eliminating the relay interface that has been used for interfacing with interlocking systems in Indian Railway and Metro projects in India so far. The use of software interface also eliminated multiple I/O boards on both sides (Interlocking & axle counter) and thus bringing down the need for space and power for the components. The reset interface is through VDU (for the interlocking) and separate reset boxes in operators’ room has been eliminated. The entire project was based on a combination of Frauscher wheel sensor RSR180, Advanced evaluation board AEB as well as Communication board COM-FSFB.

The use of Frauscher Axle Counting System FAdC provides maximum reliability, availability and maintainability for the important dedicated freight networks.

The Application of BIM Technology in Metro Rail Transit Network

The new age Millenium is all about designing better while keeping up the speed. Our cities are turning into multi-tier systems where ‘simultaneous functioning’ is going to be the new normal. In cities like Delhi and other cosmopolitan where horizontal spaces are experiencing an exhaustive amount of infill, the urban planners and design thinkers are moving towards exploring the verticality of a city.

From ideating a triple-tier design system where cycling tracks, metro rails as well as bridges run in a synchronized manner to developing suburban cities for segregating the business centres evenly, our cities are facing a giant revamp. Although this change involves design brainstorming, it always includes expertise in adapting newer and smarter technology to achieve finesse in the produced outcome. One such advanced technology is Building Information Modeling (BIM).

With the fast advancement of metropolitan cities from its infrastructure to commute, BIM is turning out to be one of the most relevant tools to have in this millennium. It is a powerful method that can help mitigate gridlocks in a metropolitan region by forming a complex prerequisite that provides ample solutions to all the necessary issues in the initial design stage itself. A redo in drawings can be a go-to solution but redoing an entire site due to technical errors can not only make you lose time and also the necessary financial backing. And not to forget, there is also a crunch in available site space, a tight schedule for completion and several other technical issues.

Benefits for Opting BIM Technology

BIM innovation is an advantage in terms of producing a multi-dimensional representation, definition, and virtual redesigning of various specialized issues in a minimum amount of time. BIM innovation creatively investigates design flaws and provides a one-stop-shop solution for all things construction. The model data documents for a project can be drawn via using tools such as Navisworks. It can be used for multidimensional movement creation to decide on how the project would possibly take shape. Utilizing numerous benefits of BIM innovation, one can improve the designing efficiency and development effectiveness. It can even finish the activities and tasks with minimal upkeep.

Here are a few of the Transit based projects that have successfully incorporated the cutting edge technology of BIM and have produced exemplary end results that have ignited a positive change in how we look at our future cities.

Nagpur Metro Project, India

Recently the ongoing Nagpur Metro Project is one such fine example of BIM Technology’s design abilities. The project covers a hefty span of 38 km with two corridors with 36 stations spread across all the city’s key locations. The most challenging part of designing a master project of this scale is the delay faced due to technical glitches, software incompetency and lack of pre-planning to envision the end result. Furthermore, these factors lead to a shrinkage of the operation due to reduced efficiency.

The Nagpur Metro Project, however, proved to be an exception and managed to set a standard by implementing a 5D BIM digital project management platform for its smooth execution. The platform integrates ERP Software that includes construction design software

and project management tools from several tech giants that allows having a 5-Dimensional detailed view of the project.

\ Key Advantages of Adopting 5D BIM Digital Platform for Nagpur Metro Project

The 5D BIM Digital Platform had several benefits that accounted for a speedy and detailed procession while executing this ambitious master project.

Here are a few:-

• The digital platform capacitated the Nagpur Metro to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the entire project before it is even built. design process itself.

• It curtailed construction-related expenditures by providing precise know-how of the minute of details.

• The entire ecosystem of Contractors, GC and DDC’s were using this palfirm, which allowed them to have a smooth collaborative experience. This allows the clientele to work in a synchronized manner enabling all the key stakeholders to estimate a viable end profuct for the project.

• Stringent deadlines were met at ease due to a comprehensive material ready beforehand.

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backhand of BIM Technology. Spanning across an area of 37 Kms of Railing, 35 km of a Viaduct with 2 Kms of the underground tunnel with 26 stations that connect Bandar Utama and Johan Setia in Klang, the project was anything but ambitious.

An area of that span was easily ideated and designed with precision by collaborating with advanced BIM Technology. Virtual Building Studio was involved in the Structural and Architectural Facade Modelling of this astounding infrastructure project. The amalgamation of BIM technology within this context helped in reducing the constructability issue and eased out the onsite coordination to ensure a speedy and efficient construction outcome. Other deliverables like Constrcutinability reviews, Quantity Stimulation, Clash Detection, WIP Models and reports were a vital part in ensuring a smooth construction process, all eased out by blending BIM to develop this transitbased project.

Why Implement BIM In A Transit-Oriented Project?

With the consistent improvement of urban design, metropolitan gridlock is deteriorating. To take care of this issue, all territories and regions have ceaselessly expanded their interest in metropolitan rail development to upgrade the metropolitan infrastructure as well.

As of now, underground transit development seems like a task, due to the restricted underground space, a tight development span, overcrowded areas, and complex asset designation. Moreover, frequent planning and development can lead to foundational layout and engineering changes, unclear development methodology, delays, cost control and several other issues. These can in turn hamper the city life rather than accentuating it.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a model dependent on an assortment of data identified with building designing, which in this case is transit-oriented design ideation. Moreover, while designing a multi-dimensional model of this scale, the development of the entire stage needs to be precise to manage the smooth functioning of design execution in the later stage. BIM, therefore, becomes an asset for projects especially in a transit domain where time is money! What Challenges A Metro Rail Project Can Face In Absence Of BIM?

A metro rail development project is generally separated into two sections - principal design of the station and inter-route between stations.

The specialized challenges while designing a Metro Rail Project can be as follows:

1) Managing the Construction site of the metro station and distance between various stations especially in an overcrowded region. Handling a mass population and ensuring their safety can itself be a task. Holding this for a loner run can turn into a bigger task. Therefore, precision in the design stage itself becomes a must.

2) Time lost, is money lost. This becomes even more crucial when we are dealing with a transit-oriented project where various stakeholders are involved. Bim can help in mitigating these needs by providing a smart solution in a concise time frame.

3) Transit-oriented projet also need to have a strong emphasis on their underground pipelines. In the absence of BIM, the weaving of this design framework of complex pipelines, water supply, fibre optics, waste as well as gas supply can be an integral issue. This is one of the main reason why issues in services are seen where a traditional planning system is used.

Hence, considering multi-dimension permeability, reproduction, coordination and integrity of information with BIM innovation can prove helpful during the life span of metro rail construction phases.

How BIM Implementation gives a boost to a Metro Rail Project?

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1) BIM drawings are analyzed. To begin with, the BIM group makes multi-dimensional models dependent on various expert drawings. At this point, the model built by every expert is gathered in one place to produce a multi-dimensional model containing all the aspects from the formwork to the layout.

Herein, clash detection happens, and then modifications are brought about within BIM until the conflict issues are sorted. 2) Sketching cooperative energies to improve plan proficiency. •••

For development endeavours and configuration foundations, the use of teams to work cooperatively is vital. At any point, when one or more of the associated framework are altered, the entire model will be naturally changed improving the process of role allocation and amendments. 3) Determine the pipeline coordination. BIM adjusts the crash issue in the beginning phase of configuration so that the architects can naturally identify the fitting level of the pipeline format. 4) Identify a viable construction plan. A conventional construction approach depends on the state of the building site, asset distribution and construction resources. In any case, as the venture progresses, designing changes, plan changes. This makes it quite evident to have a tough time deciding what an ideal game plan would be when proceeding with the construction process. By setting up a multi-dimensional model, one can have a fair overview of how to go step by step sequentially. 5) Upkeep post project completion. BIM innovation can give enough data so that the post-occupancy maintenance of metro rail is no big deal, This becomes an important aspect especially in a commute-based design. Leveraging the suggestions that a BIM technology can give to a project team, one can easily make informed and impactful decisions. This can ensure that all the project expectations are met with feasibility. Another advantage is that it gives unparalleled transparency, which ensures higher efficiency and better client coordination.

It can also help all the stakeholders to develop a methodical project scope where a decision can be easily taken by considering all the parameters of the project. Moreover, the entire team gathers a detailed understanding of their contributions within the projects as all the impacting factors are right in front, wellanalyzed.

With this millennium widening their design domains and creating path-breaking designs for a futurist city, BIM Technology is proving to be an asset of a tool. From NASA launching its 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, to the multi-national architectural studio and companies like Norman Foster, BIG, ICON prepping up their futurist’s structures both on Earth and Beyond, we can finally say that BIM Technology is here to stay and stay relevant in the long run!

Authored by

Ar. Ankitkumar Kansara

Founder and CEO of Virtual Building Studio, Gold Medalist Architect and BIM Pundit. He has extensively worked in India, Singapore, and the UK, where he was exposed to BIM (Building Information Modeling). He believes in helping general contractors, architects and engineers by implementing BIM technology to achieve design finesse. He understands how rewarding the design and construction process can be when technology and culture embrace a new era of innovation.

Digital Transformation in The Railway Industry

Like most industries over the last few years, rail transport is experiencing a tidal wave of digital transformation whose impact is difficult to imagine. By embracing digitalization in all spheres of its operations — such as asset management, signaling, manufacturing and passenger information system — the Railways is on track to improving its revenues and passenger experience.

The Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, recently said that technology is the only one that can have a direct effect on the railways. Furthermore, with metro rails resuming service in stages, digital technologies aid demand management, social distancing and provide authorities and passengers with realtime information.

The fourth industrial revolution — Railway 4.0 — has marked the gradual digitalization of railways. It improves the operating performance of properties by upgrading railway networks, facilities, processes, signaling, and rolling stock. They’re being re-imagined, planned, delivered, and run with technology that brings stakeholders together in strategic collaborations, transforming the railways.

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. when did this digital transformation started?

It started with providing free WiFi service in railway stations

The free WiFi service was launched at Mumbai Central railway station in January 2016. Google India and Indian Railways’ telecom arm RailTel has launched free Rail Wire Public Wi-Fi service for railway passengers at the Mumbai Central Station. With this, Mumbai Central has become the first railway station in India to have free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet facility

In April 2016, the service was expanded to 9 more railway stations. Government has proposed to provide internet facility in moving trains. Indian Railways is planning to build a high speed mobile Broadband Corridor along its track to provide internet facility to passengers. Now passengers can enjoy uninterrupted

internet service at railway stations, as Indian Railways has now equipped as many as 5,628 railway stations on the network with free WiFi facility.

Improving the signaling system

By switching to electrified routes with improved signaling, technical advances are increasing the capability of railway networks. This modernization of the signaling system entails the introduction of the European Train Control System (ETCS), which ensures that the train’s speed limit is consistent with the signaling permissible speed, thus improving protection and punctuality. The government is using the Building Information Modelling (BIM) method to develop and construct trainsignaling systems as part of its efforts to modernize 8,000 railway stations. The use of 3D technology aids in the visualization of equipment life-cycles and the resolution of problems created by data communication errors. The infrastructure 3D model technology also recognizes the oncoming train and its speed, records data image and helps with 3D visualization of railway track with all assets, train driver simulations and digital track capturing.

Via emerging platforms, the Indian rail network is constantly improving the passenger experience. Face recognition, emergency talk-back, WiFi infotainment, electronic plug-door, and phase access are only a few of the new features that have totally transformed the passenger travel experience.

Technology and innovation have changed the face of the railways in recent years, as it has welcomed digitalization in all aspects of its activities, including equipment control, train signaling, manufacturing, passenger information systems, and coach factory automation. The railway sector would drive modern railway intelligence as a result of its digital transition, allowing for improved industry-wide awareness and business model innovation. The move to connect trains and stations with Wi-Fi is a revolutionary one and it’s bound to have a positive impact on many other aspects of life in the country.

The Metro for the city of Taj Mahal: Agra Metro

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Agra Metro is a 29.40 km urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with 2 lines and 28 stations under construction in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Agra Metro Phase 1 project’s DPR (Detailed Project Report) was prepared by RITES and submitted to the UP state government for approval on June 30, 2016. In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL) was assigned as the ‘coordinator’ to bring all stakeholders together and get the project started.

The project received the Central Government’s Cabinet approval in February 2019, and was cleared for construction by the Supreme Court in July 2020 with a list of 11 conditions that UPMRCL must adhere to.

Construction work on Phase 1’s first 4 km section (Taj East Gate – Taj Mahal Ramp) started on December 7, 2020 with the Prime Minister inaugurating works remotely. Its Priority Corridor comprises of a 7 km section with 6 stations (3 underground and 3 elevated) between Jama Masjid and Taj East Gate.

The project is proposed to be financed partly from the Government of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh on equal equity basis, and partly as soft loan from Bilateral/Multilateral international funding agency/agencies.

Phase 1’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared in December 2017 and Supplementary DPR was prepared in January 2019.

Agra Metro’s Deadline: March 2024 (Priority Corridor) and 2026 (Phase 1) System Specifications

• Top Speed: 80 kmph • Average Speed: 34 kmph • Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm

• Electrification: 25 kV, 50 Hz AC OHE

• Signalling: Communicationsbased train control (CBTC)

Key Figures

• Operational: 0 km

• Under Construction: 4 km

• Approved: 25.40 km

• Estimated Cost: 8,379.62 cr (Line-1)

• Estimated Ridership: 7.36 lakh/ day (2031)

• Estimated Coaches: 87 Agra Metro Phase 1 Route

Line-1: Sikandra – Taj East Gate

• Length: 14.25 km • Type: Elevated (6.569 km) and underground (7.681 km) • Depot: PAC Depot (16.3 hectares) • Number of Stations: 14 • Station Names: Sikandra, Guru Ka Taal, ISBT, Shastri Nagar (future), RBS College, Raja Ki Mandi, St. John’s (Agra University), Medical College, Jama Masjid, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal (Purani Mandi), Fatehabad Road, Basai & Taj East Gate

Line-2: Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar

• Length: 15.40 km • Type: Elevated • Depot: Kalindi Vihar Depot (11.9 hectares) • Number of Stations: 15 • Station Names: Agra Cantt., Sultanpura, Sadar Bazaar, Pratap Pura (future), Collectorate, Subhash Park, St. John’s (Agra University), Hariparvat Chauraha, Sanjay Place, MG Road, Sultanganj Crossing, Kamla Nagar, Rambagh, Foundary Nagar, Mandi Samiti (Agra Mandi) & Kalindi Vihar

Agra Metro Phase 1 Route Map Official line colors have not been announced. Agra Metro Fares (Ticket Prices)

Agra Metro’s fare structure, prices and rules have not been announced yet. That will be finalized closer to the start of commercial operations. UPMRCL 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.

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Sanjay K Mohanty appointed as new (Operations & Business Development) Railway Board

Sanjay Kumar Mohanty, a 1984 batch of Indian Railways Traffic Service (IRTS), has been appointed as a new Member (Operations & Business Development) Railway Board (Ministry of Railways) and Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India by the Ministry of Railways.

Today, Shri Mohanty took over from Shri P. S. Mishra, IRTS, as new Member (Operations & Business Development) Railway Board and Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India. Prior to being appointed to the Railway Board, Shri Mohanty was the General Manager of the South Eastern Railway

Shri Sanjay Kumar Mohanty is a Delhi School of Economics alumnus and a member of the Indian Railways Traffic Service’s 1984 batch (IRTS). He held a number of important positions in the Indian Railways, including Principal Executive Director (Traffic Transportation)/Railway Board, Senior Deputy General Manager & Chief Vigilance Officer in the East Coast Railway, Divisional Railway Manager in the Khurda Road Division, and so on.

Shri Mohanty also served in senior positions at Mumbai, Nagpur, Jhansi, and the Konkan Railway, where he was regarded as the System Builder for numerous administrative and train-operational developments. His contribution to Indian Railways’ rail transportation is notable, extensive, and varied. The post of Member (Operations & Business Development) was established last year as part of the Ministry of Railways Railway Board re-structure strategy to run the board like a corporation. AM/Traffic Transportation is classified under Railway Board Member (Operations and Business Development), led by PEDmM, PED/ Chg, AM/T&C, AM/C, and AM/Marketing and Business Development.

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