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MANAGING EDITOR Dear Readers, Rails are an integral part of any Metro or Rail Corridors. Whether it be a Metro Network or a Regional Rapid Transit System, the tracks play a crucial role in the development and functioning of these projects. A better rolling stock needs to have tracks made of best quality of Rails. A Rail or Metro Network is of no use without an effective and efficient track system. Whether it be the Bullet Train Project or a Semi HighSpeed Rail Corridors, the best quality of Rails are needed everywhere.

In this edition of our magazine, we have featured JSPL, which is one of the key players of Rail Business in the Indian Subcontinent. JSPL is the largest supplier of Rails after Steel Authority of India in our Nation.

Their Rail products have different ranges and variations which are designed for different purposes keeping in view the demands of the country.

As the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative and Make in India plan are taking new shapes, we bring the story of Indian Rail Business to you.

JSPL has recently supplied Rails to Kolkata Metro and is in the news for its HT Rails which are purely indigenous. The firm is a critical player in the manufacture of HT Rails and may play crucial roles in the Rail Business of India.

The RRTS projects are gaining pace in different parts of the country, while new metro projects are also coming up at a time when the whole world is fighting against a deadly pandemic.

Although things are not better due to the ongoing Pandemic, life needs progress. The same progress is being made by the Indian Metro Networks and different agencies involved in the development of various Semi High-Speed Rail Corridors, High-Speed Rail Corridors and Regional Rapid Transit Systems We are overcoming the economic crisis as a nation, and I hope that the Metro and Rail Sector will achieve new heights in Infrastructural developments.

I would also like to express my most profound appreciation to all our readers for your constant support, and our valuable authors, reviewers, for their contributions, service, and interest.

I highly appreciate your support and hope to continue our collaboration further. Please feel free to provide your valuable feedback and suggestions on this issue to my email address mentioned below. We encourage everyone to take extra precautions necessary to safeguard their health and that of others.

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COVER STORY

JSPL Rails - Made in India, Made for India and the World India is a fast growing market for Iron and Steel production and consumption. A lot of Rail, Metro and Semi High Speed projects are in the offing in India which will further accentuate the demand of Iron and Steel for various infrastructure projects. All the above projects will need tracks and thus Rails will be an essential component of these upcoming projects.

As of Now, India is already a growing market with Indian companies exporting Iron and Steel to other parts of the world. As the demand increases in the near future, it's time for the Indian firms to ramp up their production capacities so that India becomes self-reliant in terms of Iron and Steelproduction. In this edition, We are bringing to you the story of special grade Rails produced by Jindal Steel and Power Limited popularly known as JSPL. It

In terms of tonnage, JSPL is the third largest steel producer in India. The company manufactures and sells sponge iron, mild steel slabs, ferro chrome, iron ore, mild steel, structural, hot rolled plates and coils and coal-based sponge iron plant.

A great feature of the company today is its Rails business which is gaining huge popularity in the Indian Subcontinent. While JSPL is a leading player in many areas but what we are focusing on its Rail Business. The Rail Business of JSPL is a segment which holds great potential not only for India but across the world. JSPL started its Rail Production at its Raigarh Plant in the year 2016 and since then, it has continued to scale new heights. Today,a section of Kolkata

is an Indian steel and energy company based with its manufacturing units spread all over the country. An annual turnover of approx Rs 40000 crores (US$5.5 billion) makes JSPL a leading firm of the Indian Subcontinent.

JSPL is part of US$22 billion diversified Jindal Group led by its Chairman Mr Naveen Jindal and its Managing Director Mr. V R Sharma.

The firm is a leading player in steel, power, mining, along with infrastructure in India. It exports a large quantity of its products to Europe and the neighbouring countries of India. The company produces steel and power through backward integration from its own captive coal and iron-ore mines located in Central India. JSPL produces Rails at its Raigarh Plant located in the state of Chattisgarh.

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Metro is being developed with JSPL's Grade 1080 Head Hardened Rails. Apart from this, JSPL has also received orders for supply of Rails to Pune Metro and Konkan Railways .

COVER STORY "JSPL manufactures one of the world’s longest 121 meter long track rails in the Indian sub-continent. These ‘A’ class rails ranging from 13m to 121m length will make the introduction of high speed rails in India a reality. The availability of 121 meter long rails ensures a drastic reduction of weld population in Indian rail tracks, resulting in better riding comfort, enhanced safety and substantial savings in costs", says Mr Vijay Chama, Head of Rail Business of the firm.

JSPL rails are rolled in sections IRS 52, UIC 54 & UIC 60 conforming to Indian Railways specifications IRS T-12 as well as various other international railway specifications. Rails can be supplied in customized finished lengths up to 121 meter and Flash Butt welded rail panels up to a length of 484 meter. The firm also manufactures Head Hardened Rails conforming to IRS T-12 and EN-13674 grades which is not only being used in India but are also being exported to the neighboring countries of India.

train speeds. Here we present various variants of Rail Tracks which JSPL is manufacturing :UIC 60/60E1 Grade 880/ R260 Rails: JSPL’s drive for innovation and market leadership is clearly manifested in its Rail Manufacturing operations. Building on its 30 years of steel making expertise and its world class Rail Making facility, JSPL became the Railway Board/RDSO approved first private steel manufacturer to pioneer in manufacturing of Rails in non-micro alloyed steel Grade 880/R260. These Rails are suitable for passenger/ mixed traffic applications having track speed of 160kmph and axle load 25MT suitable for Indian Railway Network.

Keeping in view the importance of significantly growing the Rail sector in India and the nearby markets, JSPL has pioneered manufacturing of 121 meter as rolled long track rails and a facility

"JSPL is also a preferred supplier for Crane Rails which finds widespread usage in EOT Cranes as well as for Gantry Crane Operations", Mr Chama adds.

JSPL has invested Rs 2000 Cr and set up a 0.75 Million Ton Per Annum Rail & Universal Beam Mill in 2003 capable of producing 121 m long finished Rail for the first time in India. JSPL went on investing to improve the facilities and upgrade Technology from time to time. To meet the growing Metro Rail demand , the firm also added the Head Hardened Rail facility by investing over Rs. 500 cr.

"JSPL has an experience of producing Rails as per RDSO Specification. So far we have supplied more than 11 Lac MT Rails to DMRC, Kochi Metro, Nagpur Metro, Eastern Freight Corridor (DFCC), IRCON, KONKAN Railways, etc. and out of this exported 2 Lac MT of Rails to State Trading Corporation of India for export( 60 E1 Gr 900A –EN 13674-1) and Bangladesh (IRS T-12-2009)for application in Mixed Traffic Rail System. We have supplied 260 m long Rail Panel in EDFC where 25 MT axle load freight train would run at 100 km/hr", says its Managing Director, Mr V R Sharma.

to factory weld these rails in welded lengths of up to 260 meters with only 2 welds. These long track rails are a testimony to JSPL's manufacturing capabilities.

60E1 1080HH Rails: JSPL is the first Indian Rail manufacturer to develop Head Hardened Rails as per Indian and European specification. The Head Hardening process of JSPL is designed with precise chemical composition as specified in IRS-T-12 to achieve uniform

TRACK RAILS JSPL’s drive for innovation and market leadership is clearly manifested in its Rail manufacturing operations. Building on years of steel making expertise and its World class Rail Making facility, the company works closely with rail customers to develop products that address their needs. JSPL is playing a pivotal role in helping the Rail industry rise to the challenges of speedy expansion, higher traffic volumes, heavier axial loads and faster

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COVER STORY Corporation and other high speed Rails projects in India.

60E1 1175HT Rails: Till date 60E1 1080HH Rails as per IRS-T-12 was used in Metro Rail Corporations and other high speed Rails projects in India. Indian Railways is transforming Rail infrastructure to increase Design Speed, Axle Load and reduce wear of Rails. To meet the increasing demand IR is modifying Rail specification to bring it at par with International standards. 60E1 1175HT Rails is newly designed by RDSO and IR. These Rails are equivalent to European R350HT grades with regards to Rail profile and chemistry but follow more stringent Quality tests. JSPL is the first and only Indian manufacturer to successfully develop this stringent quality Rails suitable for High speed and High Axle Load application.

Indian Railways : 1,26,602 MT RVNL : 1,12,000MT DFCC : 2,28,000 MT State Trading Corporation for Export : 1,50,000MT IRCON for Bangladesh Railways : 10,871 MT IRCON for Sri Lanka Railways: 14,200 MT Metro Rail Corporations: 13,350MT

Asymmetric Rails: ZU-1-60 turnout Switch Rail is used for curve Rail sections to avoid the high pressure and prevent Rail break. In 2003 or 2004, IR decided to use these switches on all the Class A routes and other high-density routes with traffic above 20GMT/year. The new switches have been designed to be easily installable on top of existing pre-stressed concrete sleepers supporting older switches. Till date, these Rails were imported from foreign manufacturers. JSPL has developed the special steel to substitute import and support in GOI vision of making “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”.

"Indian Railway standard specification for flat bottom rails IRS T12-2009 brings out all the technical requirements for producing high quality rails meant for mixed traffic (passenger & Goods), this specification is at par with other Rail specifications in the World.

Goods train is always with higher axle load as compared to passenger train therefore the rails produced by JSPL to IRS- T -12 specification, it meets the requirement of Indian railways for mixed traffic . This methodology is prevalent in major Railways systems in the procurement of Rails", says Mr Sharma..

APPLICATIONS Indian Railways Main Line Tracks , DFCC, Metro Rail Corporations, High Speed Rail Projects Sidings of Power Plants, Refineries, Steel Plants, Cement Plants, Fertilizers Plants, etc.

As the need for going "Local for Vocal'' gains popularity among the masses and the Atma Nirbhar Bharat movement gains popularity, companies like JSPL are a great boon for the nation. They are not only supplying critical products to the Nation but are also making significant exports further bringing Dollars to the country. The India of the 21st century is moving forward with its industries supplying to every corner of the world.

Until a few years back, India used to import the HT Rails as the Indian firms were not able to manufacture these Rails. The scenario has changed today with JSPL becoming the sole Indian private Company capable of producing these Rails.

Crane Rails: Ports & Harbors, Factories, Mines, Shipyards etc.

Track Rails UIC 54 | UIC 60 | 60 E1 | 60 E2 | IRS 52 Crane Rails CR80 | CR100 | CR120 Sections STEEL GRADES Track Rails IRS T-12-2009 : Gr 880 & Gr 1080 HH (Class A, Class B, IU) EN 13674-1 : R 200, R-220, R-260, R-350 HT Crane rails IS 3443 : 55 Cl1 | 50 Cl2 CERTIFICATION • BSI-London for Quality (BS:EN 9002:2000) • RDSO ( Indian Railways ) CERTIFICATION RDSO approved mill BVQI, SGS, TUV NORD, LR RITES inspected rails The JSPL has supplied a huge amount of Rails in India and across the world. Here are the details:-

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As the Bullet Train Projects and the RRTS projects are coming up in different parts of the country, it is for sure that JSPL’s product portfolio is going to be of strategic importance to the nation.

Firms like JSPL are going to play a key role in making India Atma Nirbhar.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

In a Conversation with Mr V R Sharma, Managing Director, JSPL Our Managing Editor Mr Narendra Shah and Our Senior Editor, Mr Manoranjan Kumar had a conversation with Mr V R Sharma, the Managing Director of Jindal Steel & Power Limited.

Here are some excerpts from the brief Conversation :Narendra Shah- JSPL has emerged as a leading manufacturer and supplier of Rails across India and the world today. What has been the strategy behind it?

V R Sharma - Delhi Metro started operation in the year 2002. They imported Head Hardened Rails from Japan and Europe. We, in JSPL installed a Rail Mill in 1998. We were supplying Rails to Indian Railways for Railway Siding & yards.

The main track Rails were either imported or were supplied by SAIL, Bhilai. The consumption of Head Hardened Rails grade 1080 was increasing month after month because Delhi Metro commissioned its Phase-1, Phase-2 and declared Phase-3 expansion.

We met Metro Rails Engineers and found that the suppliers of Head Hardened 1080 grade worldwide are very few. We found an opportunity in this business. Since it was a highly technical product, we started scouting the useful and cost effective technology so that the cost of Metro Rails Tracks can be reduced. We found a world’s reputed supplier SMS-Meer, Germany who had developed the Rails Head Hardened (HH) technology. Our Rail mill is also built by SMS-Meer group, Germany.

In the year 2013 we placed order on SMS-Meer to supply us Head Hardening facility and integrate the same in our Rail Mill. In the year 2016 we commissioned our Plant and first order we got from Iran for Head Hardened Rails for High speed Rails tracks. Successfully we supplied 20,000 tons HH Rails to Iran Rails and the quality certification was done by international quality control agencies. This was a beginning. After having supplied to overseas customer and after obtaining a good size of order, we approached Indian Metro Rail projects.

Narendra Shah – How was the response from Indian Metro Rail projects and Indian Railways ?

V R Sharma - Initially the response was slow but finally Metro projects started taking interest. The basic reasons for interest was the inconveniences Metro projects were facing in most of cases.

Mr V R Sharma, Managing Director, JSPL d) Smaller lengths - 13 meter or 26 meter long Rails because of sea route. Hence more number of weld joints are required. e) The risk of currency fluctuation was on Indian buyers.

2) Buying locally from India is advantageous to buyer. a) We can supply as low as 500 tons quantity per order b) Our payment terms are flexible and customer friendly

1) To import HH Rails, the Metro projects were required to meet the conditions of foreign Rail suppliers in most of the deals such as –

c) We deliver Rails up to project sites damage free as number of handling is reduced.

a) Minimum order quantity (approximately 3000 - 5000 tons) to be given as per the demands of foreign Rail Suppliers.

d) The delivery is done within 30-45 days or earlier if there is a specific request.

b) Upfront opening of LC/TT Payment atleast 4-6 months in advance.

e) No risk of currency fluctuation

c) Waiting time was too high, that is 4-6 months from tender

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f) Our Rails are RDSO approved and inspected by RITES (A Government of India Company)

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW g) We can deliver Rails in the length up to 234/260 meter which reduces number of weld joints and laying is easier.

Narendra Shah- RDSO has recently approved 60E1 1175 Heat Treated (HT) Rails manufactured by JSPL for use in higher axle load & high-speed trains. How will this move change the future Rail business of your firm?

V R Sharma - The grade 1175 HT is an exciting product. Indian Railways asked us to develop this grade of Rails to enable them to carry heavy load/wagon that is 75 tons instead of 64 tons/wagon as of now.

We consulted our technology partner and finally we produced these 1175 HT grades of Rails successfully. We believe that in next 8-10 years the entire country will have 1175 HT grade of rail tracks.

Now JSPL is fully approved for Main track Rails grade 880, R260, 1080 HH and 1175 HT . JSPL has already supplied Rails for main track of Indian Railways.

Narendra Shah - Can you please tell how JSPL started its venture in the Rail business? How do you take it today as the Managing Director of the firm?

V R Sharma - The entire country’s mind set is changing after the campaign driven by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Mr Modi to go “ vocal for local”.

Indian Railways Engineers started utilizing the local sources as substitute to imported Rails. Thanks to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Rails and Indian/Metro Railway Engineers.

Narendra Shah - What are the business prospects which you are looking for in the near future? Are you going to bring any new product for the Rail and Metro Sector?

V R Sharma - Indian Railways + Metro projects have projected 1.70 Million ton of demand of Rails per year. In addition, more than 2,00,000 tone Rails of 1080 grade are required by Metro Rails projects/Rapid Rail Projects in the country. Therefore, it is a huge market. The vocal for local will boost the sale of Rails from JSPL. Narendra Shah - JSPL is already a key player in the Indian steel business and making good profits? How has the company performed in the last quarter?

V R Sharma - We made net profits in Q-4 of last year after a gap of more than 5 years. We are maintaining the same spirit in all subsequent months and quarter. During the Covid pandemic lockdown , we made an ever highest EBIDTA .

Manoranjan Kumar - The power sector is one of the most stressed sectors for the last few years. What is the status of the power business of JSPL? V R Sharma - We are operating our power plants at 60 % capacity and the demand is picking up now. We have reached 70-75 % capacity utilization and in the next few months, we will reach to full capacity utilisation. We have requested the government of India for "One Nation One Tariff", policy which will enable the country to make the cost uniform across the country. The electricity prices are to be rationalized like telecom sector where its rate is uniform across the country. It will help revive the industry and create rapid industrialization across the country.

Manoranjan Kumar - The government of India had allocated a relief package of Rs 90,000 crores to the power sector. Has it brought any major change or something more is needed?

Please express your views.

In Q-2, we maintained the pace and earned EBIDTA more than Q1. We have grown 19 % (YoY) in production and 30 % (YoY) in Sale and the EBIDTA margin is 31 %.

V R Sharma - The disbursement of Rs 90,000 Cr is definitely help to us because States are now in a position to pay on time for the electricity purchased by them.

Manoranjan Kumar - Whom would you like to give its credit to?

Manoranjan Kumar- In which segment of the business, you are going to invest the most in the next financial year? What do you think about the power sector when it comes toinvestment?

V R Sharma - It is a complete teamwork and Mr Naveen Jindal is a farsighted person. Mr Jindal invested in Infrastructural steel making products rather than producing the commodities. He delegated his authority to his people so that they can work well and that is the reason the Company is doing well.

V R Sharma - We are not going to invest in any of the businesses in near future. We are going to make our company debt-free or lean debt company. We don't want to take further loans from banks.

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Manoranjan Kumar - What do you think about the future of the Steel and Power sector? Is the route for recovery going to belong for these sectors?

like Signalling system, Engines, Safety gadgets, control panels may be supplied by credit line countries.

V R Sharma – The future depends upon present. The current situation is very favourable for steel industry. Most of the major/integrated steel plants are running @ 90-95% capacity utilisation.

Manoranjan Kumar - When we come to the Rail business, there are a lot of foreign players in the market? How can the Make in India move get successful in the Rail Sector? What do you expect from the government?

V R Sharma – I would like to request Government of India to remove restrictive clauses from Global/Local tenders that impede the domestic players. Secondly, the Government of India shall come up with a clear direction to Metro Rail projects and Indian Railways that there should be No Imports of Rails .Once again will reiterate that the restrictive clauses in tenders to be abolished to make dream of ‘Atmanirbhar’ true. Sometimes we find clauses in tender documents of Rails that the supplier should be in profit during last 3 financial years. Such clauses are detrimental to new suppliers. The Rails are sold on the basis of technical merits as per norms laid by RDSO and inspection by RITES (Government of India Co.) The entry of foreign suppliers of Rails should be banned because local capacities &capabilities are available. If foreign suppliers want to avail share of Indian business then they should make an investment in India and should produce Rails in India.

The concept of Atma Nirbhar Bharat should be kept in view always.

Manoranjan Kumar- Different RRTS projects are coming up in different parts of the country. The Bullet Train Project is also gaining pace. With this, the demand for rails will increase? What are your plans for the expanding Indian rail market?

V R Sharma – The Rail projects being executed on credit lines facility from different countries like Japan are very unfavourable for steel industry in India specially for Rail manufacture. The Japanese Government is supplying Rails to Dedicated Freight Corridors and to Bullet train project. Government of India should discourage such a credit line facility where steelproducts or Rails are coming from the country who extends credit limit. Technology

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Manoranjan Kumar - You have already started supplying Rails to Kolkata Metro. How has been your journey with Kolkata Metro? Do you have any ongoing deals with other Metro Corporations?

V R Sharma – Yes we have already supplied to Kolkata Metro and we are expecting next order soon. The supplies to Pune Metro are going to be started shortly. Still global tenders are being floated.

Government of India/Ministry of Urban development must work on 5 Hon’ble Prime Minster’s vision “ Vocal for Local” and should ban imports of Rails because we have capability & capacity to meet out entire requirements of Rails.

Manoranjan Kumar - Please share your views about the Atma Nirbhar Bharat plan and Make in India initiative? What are the major things which are vital for the success of these initiatives?

Kindly express your opinion.

V R Sharma – This is a positive development. Thanks to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Mr Modi. I am sure, whole country will soon start working on this direction. We must buy/prefer local products. This will boost our economy. India can be Atma Nirbhar in steel with immediate effect.

Manoranjan Kumar - Kindly share a message for our readers.

V R Sharma- It's time to localize and you will be a torchbearer in this process of localization.

ARTICLE

SSD Business of JSPL We have already featured Rail Business of JSPL as our cover story..

It has other business divisions which are of equal importance for the Infrastructural development of our nation. The Steel Structure Division also known as SSD Division is of huge importance when it comes to the development of high-rise and multi-story Buildings.

JSPL is not only a leading name but has also earned the trust of all stakeholders in this domain.

According to a study published in 2019, nearly three-quarters of the 50 tallest skyscrapers in the world are located in Asia and 59 of the world’s tallest 100 buildings are in Asia. Though most of these tall steel buildings are concentrated in the Middle East, China, Japan and , developing countries like India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh are also fast catching up.

structures in various customized shapes and sizes delivered within very tight timelines", says Mr. V R Sharma, the Managing Director of JSPL. "Additionally, JSPL Structural steel division also maps potential demand being created from multiple avenues like the developing national infrastructure, with the government's impetus on infrastructure building in India through various road, railways and metro projects. Additional potential sectors of demand are avenues being created due to the expected relocation of other manufacturing hubs from across the globe post-Covid-19 to India.

With a focus on health facilities, health infrastructure and allied

A lot of high-rise steel buildings are coming in India e s p e c i a l l y i n c i t i e s l i ke Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai – Navi Mumbai, Delhi-NCR region including Noida and Gurugram etc.

Steel is more durable, steel structures can be maintained easily and less frequent repairs are required for steel structures due to the various physical and chemical properties of steel.

These features of steel have helped in the development of many high rise buildings in India and abroad.

The high ductility of steel leads to better seismic resistance of the member due to its ability to absorb the energy released by seismic forces. Due to their high resistance against tensile loads, steel structures can withstand heavy loads and seismic activities better compared to concrete structures of comparable weight.

medical industries is another area of potential demand for composite steel structures", he adds.

JSPL provides the following construction solutions:-

Even better are the steel-concrete composite elements that use concrete’s compressive strength alongside steel’s resistance to tension, resulting in a highly efficient and lightweight unit that performs better against both compression and tensile forces making them perfect for structures like high rise buildings.

"JSPL collaborates closely with developers, architects, structural consultants and EPC service providers across the country to map the demand and be a solution provider to them in envisaging, planning and delivering high rise steel commercial buildings, solutions in the form of high strength engineered steel fabricated

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1. Customized fabricated steel structures with fabrication in Stateof-the-art manufacturing facilities, 2. Jindal SpeedFloor System 3. In-house Design & Engineering, 4. Detailed Modeling & Fabrication Drawing, 5. Site Supervision & Erection Guidance,

6. Project Scheduling for steel structure for better cash flow management of the project The benefits of Steel composite buildings are as follows: 1. They are Cost-effective, based on life cycle cost analysis since steel structures can be maintained easily and less frequent repairs are required for steel structures.

2. The cost of formwork is lower for steel structures compared to RCC construction 3. Steel structures provide larger saleable areas due to their ability to cover large column-free areas. This leads to more usable space. The area occupied by the composite column is much less than the area occupied by the RCC column.

4. Keeping span/loading unaltered, smaller structural sections are required compared to non-composite construction. Therefore, a reduction in the overall weight of the composite structure compared to the RCC construction results in lesser foundation costs.

5. Steel composite buildings generate early revenues through operations or early sales leading to a reduction in the interest on the cost of capital, quicker return on the invested capital thus better NPV for the project.

As far as the up-front cost of the structure is concerned, we started with a 20% cost difference b/w RCC and composite steel buildings in 2014 but with the advent of better engineering and better structural designs and with the prevalent manufacturing of value-added grades like E 450 and E 550 plate built up and hot-rolled sections, now the cost difference is reduced to as low as 8-10% and at sometimes it is even at par with the RCC buildings. Innovation in steel production, combined with greater competition to meet rising steel demands, has brought steel prices significantly down.

With reduced up-front cost combined with the additional advantage of speedier construction and thus higher cash velocity, it leads to a better NPV for the entire project cycle compared to that of an RCC building.

3. Raheja Mindspace- IT Building by K Raheja Corp, Hyderabad 4. M3M International Finance Centre, Gurugram 5. World Trade Centre, Noida 6. H20 IT Park, Greater Noida 7. Oppo India Manufacturing Centre, Greater Noida 8. Windsor IT Park, Noida 9. Fairmont Hotel, Mumbai

Steel is highly recyclable and requires very little maintenance. It consumes less aggregate and less water for curing during construction making it highly environment friendly. There is saving on the wood used for shuttering in a conventional RCC flooring system which makes the composite steel technology all the more environmentally friendly.

The iconic structures across India where customized fabricated steel structures made at SSD JSPL has been used are as follows:1. Alphathum Towers, Noida 2. Flipkart Building- Embassy Tech Village, Bengaluru

10. NICL Corporate Tower, Kolkata 11. MLCP (Multi-level Car Parking) Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi 12. Vijayawada Airport New Terminal 13. Dharamshala Stadium Talking about the top Products of JSPL SSD, Mr. Sharma says, "Our product profile encompasses a wide variety of structural steel products ranging from basic E250 and E350 grade structures to special engineered products like High Tensile Strength E450

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ARTICLE grade steel structures which facilitate bigger & clear span structures ensuring optimum steel consumption and reducing project gestation period and overall cost. We also supply many other innovative products like 'Speedfloor', Cut & Bend, Weldmesh, etc. for achieving faster construction".

Heavy & complex, higher grade (E 450, E 550) fabricated structures – Columns, Beams, Bracings- Hot Rolled Sections and Built-up Sections with only bolted connections requiring minimal welding at the site, Jindal SpeedFloor System, Jindal Weldmesh, Cut & Bend, & Jindal Panther TMT are some of the premium products of JSPL. "JSPL SSD Division’s combined installed capacity is approx.

20,000 MT/ month from our units at Raigarh, Punjipatra, and Angul. So rather than capacity augmentation, our first focus is upgrading some of the systems installed at these units through automation and installation of robotic arms so that the installed capacities can be fully utilized and asset sweating is achieved.

Jindal Cement The Jindal Cement plant at Raigarh runs on slag and fly ash. It has been set up to utilize wastes generated during steel manufacturing The plant was established to manage solid waste generated from steel and power plants and to process them into cement (known as Portland Slag Cement). The company started with a grinding capacity of 0.72 MTPA in 2010.

It plans to add another 1.3 MTPA clinker grinding unit to increase the grinding capacity by 2 MTPA. The cement manufactured is

JSPL is fabricating structural steel members using special engineered products like High Tensile Strength, E450 and E 550 grade steel structures which facilitate bigger & clear span structures ensuring optimum steel consumption and reducing project gestation period and overall cost", an official added.

One of the features which make JSPL unique is Jindal Cement. It is one of the top and premium products of JSPL. We are providing here some details about Jindal Panther and Jindal Cement.

Jindal Panther Jindal Panther TMT Rebars have been proven to have a higher resistance to cyclic loading conditions and are recommended in earthquake-prone areas due to their superior seismic resistance properties. A high UTS/YS ratio and more percentage elongation signify that the steel is capable of straining harder, in the event of an earthquake.

Due to the highly controlled process that ensures a microstructure with a soft (Ferrite and Pearlite) Core, Jindal Panther TMT Rebars have excellent bendability facilitating easy bending, making work easier and faster at the construction site.

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sold under the brand name Jindal Cement. The company manufactures a special product, Jindal Global Road Stabiliser (JGRS), and is the only manufacturer in India of the same. JGRS was developed to stabilize multiple soil types in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

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and felling of trees, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the government is now shifting the metro car shed project from Aarey Colony to Kanjurmarg in Mumbai.

In a webcast, Thackeray said the project would be shifted to government land in Kanjurmarg, and no cost will be incurred for the purpose. "The land will be available at zero rate," he said.

He said the building which has come up in Aarey forest would be utilised for some other p u b l i c p u r p o s e . "A b o u t 1 0 0 c ro re expenditure was incurred for the purpose, and it won't go waste," he said.

Mumbai Metro: 20% of Metro Line 6 work completed

Thackeray said the government had earlier declared 600 acres of Aarey land as forest, but now it has been revised to 800 acres.

There will be no infringement on rights of tribals in the Aarey forest, he added.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has attained around 20 per cent of the Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar–Vikroli) project work so far. The revised deadline of the completion of the project is 2022.

Interestingly, Metro line 6 will be the tallest elevated corridor – at the height of 38 metres (12 storeyed building). Other elevated metro corridors are being constructed at an average height of 16 metres from the ground level.

On October 11, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray officially announced that Metro line 3 (Colaba– Bandra–SEEPZ) and line 6 would have a common depot in Kanjurmarg. Since line 6 is the tallest elevated corridor now taking the underground Metro Line 3 rakes on this elevated corridor will be a challenge for the authorities.

Metro car shed to be relocated to Kanjurmarg, says Uddhav A m i d t h e p ro t e s t s by c i t i ze n s a n d environmentalists against the Aarey project

Alstom Successfully Manufactures 500 Metro Cars in India Alstom, a leader in sustainable and smart mobility, achieved another milestone today in India. It’s SriCity factory in Andhra Pradesh that manufactures Rolling Stock (MetroTrains) for Urban Metro projects, successfully completed production of its 500th Metro Car. As Alstom’s largest Urban Rolling Stock manufacturing unit in the Asia-Pacific region, this facility is delivering metro trainsets to not only Indian cities but also global ones – Chennai, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Sydney and Montreal.

The currently operational metro trainsets built at this facility have clocked over 27 million kilometres cumulatively.

DMRC Starts Lowering of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s first TBM

The lowering work of the first-ever Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) of Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 work has been started at Vikaspuri on the Janakpuri West – RK Ashram Marg corridor. As part of this tunnelling drive, two tunnels (for up and down movement) of a length of 1.4 kilometres will be bored between Vikaspuri and Krishna Park Extension.

“The tunnelling work with the TBM is expected to start next month, after the lowering and assembling of the giant 73metre long machine is completed. These tunnels will be located between the Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension stations of the corridor. The tunnelling will start from Vikaspuri area in continuation of the Magenta line tunnel that has been already constructed for the presently operational Botanical Garden – Janakpuri West corridor’, the DMRC said in a statement.

Dr Mahesh Sharma Unveils NMRC’s Sector 50 Station As “Pride Station” Dedicated to the Transgender Community Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) today officially dedicated its Sector – 50 M e t ro S t a t i o n t o t h e Tr a n s g e n d e r Community.

“This station was today unveiled as “Pride Station” by Dr Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Gautam Buddha Nagar, U. P. and Shri Pankaj Singh, Hon’ble MLA, Noida, U. P. in the presence of Smt. Ritu Maheshwari, Managing Director NMRC and CEO (Noida Authority)”, the NMRC said in a statement.

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Delhi Metro-SBI Card’ a CreditCum-Smart Card Launched

SAIL has arrange services for manufacturing of HH rails on the new Universal Rail Mill (URM) at its Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Chhattisgarh, and the chilly trials for a similar have already been accomplished, Chaudhary mentioned.

German development bank Kf W has approved a loan of €545 million to the Union finance ministry to fund Mumbai’s Metro Line 4 and Line 4A, to expand the mass rapid transit system of the largest metro railway network worldwide.

Though the commissioning of the facility has got delayed on account of COVID-19 pandemic, the company is planning to commence commercial production of the Head Hardened Rails during the current financial year as per the requirement of Indian Railways.

The pact was signed on Friday after a year of negotiations with the agency. It is KfW’s single largest credit line to an infrastructure project in India.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in association with the SBI Card, on Oct 23, 2020 launched the ‘Delhi Metro-SBI Card’, a multipurpose credit card for the benefit of the Delhi Metro commuters. The card was jointly launched by DMRC’s Managing Director Mangu Singh and Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD and CEO of SBI Card in the presence of other senior officials from both the organisations.

This multipurpose card will enable its users to use it as a Smart Card with autotop up facility whenever the balance of the card goes below Rs 100. The credit card facility will automatically recharge a top up value of Rs 200 to the card from the user’s linked card or bank account. In addition, this combo card can also be used for all regular credit card transactions.

Metro tracks ready in priority section of Pune Metro, trials may start in soon The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has finished laying tracks on 7.5km Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation-Dapodi priority stretch.

Officials said the installation of the overhead traction cable was in its final stages and would be completed within a month. Once that is complete, the Metro rakes will be operated till Dapodi on a trial basis.

MahaMetro officials said two rakes have been mounted on the tracks near the Sant Tukaramnagar station.

Sail to start commercial production of HH rails in 2021 State-owned metal maker SAIL plans to start commercial production of head hardened (HH) rails on this fiscal. HH rails are particular rails utilized in high-speed freight corridors and metro rail tasks. Such rails are manufactured utilizing the pinnacle hardening expertise to bear about 50 per cent increased stress in comparison with regular rails.

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The credit package from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)-KfW consists of a development loan of €345 million and a promotional loan of €200 million. The interest rate will vary from 0.07% to 0.82% across different tranches. This will be the lowest rates of interest on any loan given to an infrastructure project in India by a bilateral or multilateral funding agency.

KfW approve €545 million Loan for Mumbai Metro Line 4 and 4A

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Commuters can travel using single metro card in Delhi and Noida metro trains

In good news to metro commuters for the Delhi-NCR region, the metro authority is planning to accept one single metro card for both Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC). This move by the metro authority will make travel convenient and easy for passengers as they don't have to carry multiple cards or wait in queues for buying tokens.

According to NMRC officials, in case of using one single card for traveling to both cities, the Delhi Metro has to prepare itself and do the setup. The officials said that the Noida corridor has better technology updates than Delhi Metro. Therefore, the system can only begin once the Delhi metro updates its system.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Recently, UPMRC set another benchmark by completing the casting of 200 U-girders at Lakhanpur casting yard along with the erection of 114 U-girders under the 9 km long Priority Corridor which is being constructed from IIT to Motijheel. On average 40-45 U-girder is being cast every month in the yard. On the other hand, there will be a total of 384 double T- girders to be erected under the priority corridor.

Dakshineswar Metro trial may start in November Trials and tests for the Dakshineswar Metro are likely to start on November 15. The test runs along the 4-km extension of the city’s existing north-south stretch to Dakshineswar is a prelude to its launch sometime in December, according to officials.

The trials will start with the self-operated engine run on November 15 and then there will be a joint testing of the system by Metro Railway and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Metro Railway, which runs the Kavi Subhas-Noapara Metro services and the truncated Sector V-Phoolbagan stretch of the East-West Metro, will be operating the new section. RVNL is the implementing agency of the extended corridor.

Indian Railway Land acquisition process begins for Bhopal Metro Rail Project The Bhopal District administration has set into motion the plan for swift acquisition of land for Bhopal Metro rail project. It includes land under possession of 18 different government departments along with private properties. Direct allotment of land will take place for metro rail to speed up the process of land transfer according to sources.

It is expected to be handed over to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited ( M P M R C L ) i n t h e n ex t t wo m o nt h s , according to sources. In 2019, MPMRCL had issued notifications to acquire land for the construction of the Bhopal metro rail project.

Property owners along the metro rail phase-I route, starting from Arera Hills to AIIMS, Bhopal and along Purple route, AIIMS to Karond, are expected to be intimated soon.

High-speed trains of Indian Railways to only have AC coaches The Indian railways is working on a plan to upgrade all its trains capable of running at a maximum speed of 130 kmph and beyond with special air-conditioned coaches in a bid to upgrade its high speed network, the railway ministry said on Sunday. There will be no sleeper coaches in these identified trains.

The ministry recently clarified that the decision will only impact high-speed trains and all existing mail and express trains with a maximum speed of up to 110 kmph will continue to ply with sleeper coaches.

BMRCL Cancels Jobs 18 Months after It Published Marks List The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Friday announced that it was cancelling recruitment to 174 posts for which exams had been conducted, and the marks list published nearly 18 months ago.

In all, 39,330 aspirants had applied for these posts, and a section of them is now planning to take BMRCL to court over the issue. The posts advertised were that of 21 Junior Engineers, 19 Section Engineers and 134 maintainers.

Kanpur Metro: UPMRC completes 200 U-Girder casting

Under the aegis of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) the progress of civil construction of the Kanpur Metro Project getting ahead with implausible speed.

According to officials, the casting of 200 UGirders has been done.

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Alstom’s WAG 12B e-locos become India’s first freight locomotives approved to run at 120 kmph Alstom-built 12000 HP electric locomotives have been officially approved by the Ministry of Railways and RDSO to run freight trains at a maximum speed of 120 kmph.

Earlier this year, Indian Railways began inducting the WAG 12B elocos, which are the most powerful locomotives to run on Indian t r a c k s . Cu m u l at i ve l y, t h e s e e l e c t r i c locomotives have already clocked over 1 million kilometres, thus providing a significant fillip to the country’s freight logistics lan dscape.

India have been imported. There exists a huge demand for affordable PSDs in upcoming BRTS/Metro/RRTS and highspeed rail projects in India. Existing metro systems are also realising the need to install PSDs for ensuing passenger safety.

NCRTC and BEL in collaboration will design and develop PSDs for different railbased systems in India and abroad. This will be a first and one of its kind initiative where indigenously developed PSD system will be used in India and will be exported globally as well.

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

Alstom’s WAG 12B e-locos Proposed Kolkata-Varanasi HighSpeed become India’s first freight Rail Corridor To Pass locomotives approved to run at Through Patna As NHSRCL 120 kmph Pier Work Gets a Start for Delhi – Alwar RRTS Line

NCRTC to develop indigenous platform screen doors under ‘Atmanirbhar Taking a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, NCRTC signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics for indigenous development of PSDs. The MoU was signed by Navneet Kaushik, director/systems, NCRTC and Manoj Kumar, ED (national marketing), BEL. NCRTC and BEL will indigenously develop PSD system for the upcoming MRTS/RRTS/ high-speed rail projects of India as well as abroad.

The PSDs act as a safety barrier between the passengers on the platform and the train/track. Besides helping in better crowd management at the stations, PSDs also prevent any untoward incidents like jumping or falling on the track. It not only helps in reducing the risks of accidents but also prevent suicides. Till now, the PSDs used in

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Construction firm KEC – CCECC JV have started initial work for the casting of piers near Atul Kataria Chowk in Gurugram for constructing the National Capital Region’s second Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) line which will be connecting Delhi – Gurugram – SNB (Shahjahanpur – Neemrana – Behrod) through a 106.5 km line.

The Delhi – SNB RRTS line will have a speed of 180 km per hour. The Delhi – SNB RRTS line was approved for construction by the Haryana Government in February 2019 and this package’s work will be financed mostly through government funds. For civil works, foreign lenders are expected to play crucial roles according to sources.

The construction work of a 10 km long elevated section of this corridor had been awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd. (GRIL) in May 2020 with a deadline of 2.5 years. The firm had placed a bid of Rs. 592.17 crore which was found to be lowest among all.

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In the proposed 760-kilometres-long highspeed rail corridor to be developed between Varanasi and Kolkata, the Government looks to turn Bihar’s capital city of Patna also as one of the stations According to reports.

The recent tender document prepared by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for the conduction of surveys of four such proposed high-speed rail corridors included the mention of “Varanasi-Patna-Howrah” corridor.

NHSRCL has already invited the bids for the preparation of a detailed project report to build one such 865-kilometres-long corridor between Delhi and Varanasi.

Thus, when coupled with the VaranasiPatna-Howrah corridor, this would result in seamless highspeed rail connectivity between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. The Delhi-Varanasi corridor will pass through the under-construction Jewar International Airport in Noida and Lucknow.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Siemens Mobility to deliver 109 light rail vehicles for Düsseldorf and Duisburg Virgin Hyperloop completes the first human trial Bharat’

Pak's 1st ever metro train service begins

Virgin Hyperloop said it made history on Nov 9, 2020, as the first people successfully travelled in a hyperloop pod at the DevLoop test facility in the United States.

The testing will continue with Tanay Manjrekar, Virgin Hyperloop’s Power Electronics specialist and native of Pune, riding next. “For the past few years, the Virgin Hyperloop team has been working on turning its technology into reality,” said Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group. “With today’s successful test, we have shown that this spirit of innovation will in fact change the way people everywhere live, work, and travel in the years to come.”

Jo s h G i e g e l , Co -Fo u n d e r a n d C h i ef Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience, were the first people in the world to ride on this new form of transportation.

Pakistan's first ever metro train service, the Orange Line, has started its commercial operation in Lahore. As an early project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Orange Line was constructed by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and China North Industries Corporation and was operated by Guangzhou Metro Group, Norinco International and Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service, reports Xinhua news agency.

During the five years of construction, the Orange Line created over 7,000 jobs for locals and in the operation and maintenance period, it will create 2,000 employment for locals.

Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have jointly ordered 109 Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility, including an option for an additional 48 units.

“The contract also includes the maintenance and servicing of the Duisburg vehicles for 24 years and an option for a further eight years.

A 24-year spare parts supply contract was signed for the Düsseldorf vehicles. The order has a volume of almost €400 million”, a statement by the company said. “This order has a very special meaning for us since it marks our return to the market for high-floor light rail vehicles. Our trains will offer more than two million people in Düsseldorf and Duisburg the highest level of passenger comfort. Our services will also guarantee our customers optimal availability and a sustainable increase in value over the vehicles’ entire lifecycle,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

In a Conversation with Mr Ramesh Munot, Managing Director of Mandev Tubes Pvt. Ltd.

Mr Ramesh Munot, Managing Director of Mandev Tubes Pvt. Ltd.

Our Managing Editor, Mr Narendra Shah had an interview with Mr Ramesh Munot, Managing Director of Mandev Tubes Pvt. Ltd. The firm is based in Mumbai.

The conversation is as follows: Narendra Shah - Mr Ramesh, Before Starting To Know to Tell Us About Mandev Tubes And Its History In Brief.

Ramesh Munot - Mandev Tubes, An Integrated Manufacturing Unit Based In Umbergaon (Gujarat) And Having It's Administrative Office In Mumbai (Maharashtra), Commenced its operation In 1964. Over 50 Years Of Committed Service Towards The Copper Tube Industry, Has Earned Global Recognition For Mandev Tubes And Trust Of Its Customers By Retaining Today As One Of The Reputed Brand In Copper Tubing Industry.

Mandev Tubes Is An ISO 9001 - 2008, ISO 14001 - 2004 And ISO 18001 - 2007 Certified By URS, India (Uk Agency), Is An Another Step In Our Ongoing Efforts To Deliver The Finest Grade Copper

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Tubes For Air Conditioning Application, Finest Medical Grade Copper Tubes For Medical Gas Pipeline Systems And Finest Plumbing Grade Copper Tubes Along With a Third Party Certification And Its Supporting Accessories.

This Commitment To Superior Product Quality, Personalized Customer And Technical Service Helped Development Of Mandev Smooth-Walled Copper Tube Which Has Earned Us The Reputation As A World-Class Supplier Of Copper Tubes From India.

Narendra Shah - Mandev Tubes Is Achieving New Heights In Business Today. It Has Already Been Five Decades Of Successful Business Of Your Company. What Are Your Future Expectations In The Indian Market? Has The Ongoing Crisis Affected Your Business?

Ramesh Munot - This Industry Is Purely Driven By Demand And Supply. Taking Into Fact The No Of Infrastructure Projects Coming Up And The Way The Industry Is Developing With The Want For Having The Best Product Being Offered, We Can Expect A Constant 25% To 30 % Growth In The Market.

It Would Also Be Necessary To Consider With The Constant Changes In Climatic Conditions Due To Global Warming Along With The Increase Of The Spending Capacity Of An Average Individual In Urban And Gradually In Rural Environment The Market Is Steadily Increasing Year After Year.

Also Keeping In Mind The On-Going Covid Pandemic As Long As The Real Estate Industry Does Not Revive The Markets Demand Of Our Products And It Sales Will Continue To On A Short Hand.

Narendra Shah - What Are The Products Which You Are Currently Supplying To The Metro And Rail Market?? Please Also Tell The Specific Features Of These Products?

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Ramesh Munot - We Are Supplying Copper Tubes Which Are Used For Air Conditioning Applications In Metro Bhavans, Metro Depots, Support Buildings And Metro Stations (Underground And Elevated) For VRF Air-Conditioning Machines To Connect The Indoor And Outdoor Units Across The Building Structure.

The Copper Tube Industry In India Has Been Traditionally Working With Tube Joining Methods Of Soldering And Brazing. We At Mandev Are Constantly Trying To Innovate Products Which Would Help Bypass Brazing And Soldering As Much As Possible And Minimize The No Of Joints.

To Help Overcome This We Are The Only One Who Offer Our Design Registered Product – Mt Eco Self Connect Plus+ & Mt Medi Self Connect Plus+ Which Helps Eliminate The Usage Of Coupling To Join Two Tubes And A Brazing Along With It For Air Conditioning Applications (Vrf, Package & Ductable) For Various Types Of Building Projects And Medical Grade Copper Tubes For Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (Mgps) For Hospitals & Medical Colleges.

Yes similar to every Metro related projects which we shall surely be involved as long as there is a need for setting up a HVAC system for people and its better comfort In All Its Bhavans, Depots, Support Buildings and Stations (Underground And Elevated) For Vrf AirConditioning Machines To Connect The Indoor And Outdoor Units Across The Building Structure.

Narendra Shah - What Are The Salient Features Of Your Product Called "Mandev Tubes Self Connect Plus". How Does It Help In the Set Up Of Effective Air Conditioning System?

Narendra Shah - What Are The Different Varieties Of The Copper Tubes Which Are Used In The Metro Networks? Can You Please Share Specifications Of These All Variants?

Ramesh Munot - “Mt Eco Self Connect Plus” + Is A One End Expanded Vrf Air Conditioning Grade Copper Tube Which Saves 3 Joints Out Of Every 4 Joints For Vrf, Package & Ductable Air Conditioning Piping Circuit For Building Projects.

It Eliminates Maximum No Fittings (Accessories) By Eliminating Various Nos. Of Joints In The Entire Piping Circuit Of The AirConditioning System Leading To Lesser Leakages, Saving On Fitting And Labour Costs During Installation And Procurement.

Ramesh Munot - We Are Catering To 3 Types of Products for the Metro Projects.

These are: (I). Straight Length One End Expanded Copper Tubes. (ii). Copper Pancake Coils (iii). Copper Fittings

Narendra Shah - The First Bullet Train Project Has Got A Boost With Its First Major Tender Set To Be Awarded To L & T. What Can Be The Business Prospects There For Mandev Tubes?

Ramesh Munot - We Hope and Wish to Supply Copper Tubes Which Are going to be used For Air Conditioning Applications In All Its Bhavans, Depots, Support Buildings And Stations (Underground And Elevated) For Vrf Air-Conditioning Machines To Connect The Indoor And Outdoor Units Across The Building Structure.

Narendra Shah - The Delhi Meerut RRTS is gaining pace and its construction may start soon. Is there any possibility of involvement of your firm in the project?

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Narendra Shah - Mandev Tubes Is Already Having A Long List Of Clients Today. What Are Your Plans For The Near Future? Are You Going To Start Any Collaboration With Any Metro Corporation In The Near Future?

Ramesh Munot - We plan to keep expanding our distribution network across pan India level by setting up a stockist in all tier 1 and tier 2 cities in each and every state to maximise our reach.

We Are Already Catering To Various Metro Building Projects Across The Country In Collaborations With Various Metros Such As Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi, Pune Etc. Narendra Shah - How Will The Coronavirus Pandemic Change The Way Of Air Conditioning? Is There Any Major Change On Which You Are Working Today? Please Share In Brief.

Ramesh Munot - Yes, This Industry Will Go Through Major Ups And Downs Until We Come Up With A Vaccination For This On Going Pandemic.

Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Are Used To Maintain Indoor Air Temperature And Humidity At Healthy And Comfortable Levels. A Well-Maintained And Operated System Can Reduce The Spread Of Covid-19 In Indoor Spaces By Increasing The Rate Of Air Change, Reducing Recirculation Of AirAnd Increasing The Use Of Outdoor Air. Recirculation Modes (Which Recirculate The Air) Should Not Be Used. HVAC Systems Should Be Regularly Inspected, Maintained, And Cleaned.

However Today It Is Very Difficult To Operate Without A HVAC System Be It At Home Or your Office In Urban Spaces. There Is

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A High Chance These Systems Do Help Spread The Virus In Confined Spaces As The Filters In The Systems Are Not Equipped To Keep The Virus Out Of The Air. We Need To Take All Necessary Precautions Such As Mask, Sanitizers Etc. When Visiting In Public Spaces For The Health And Safety Of People Around You. Narendra Shah - Please Share A Message For Our Readers.

Ramesh Munot - These Are Unsettling Times And Covid-19 Is Clearing Impacting Our Personal And Professional Lives, And Those That We Love. I Wanted To Wish You, Your Loved Ones And Fellow Colleagues Safe Passage Through This Difficult Period.

Please Take Care, Stay Positive And Find Sometime For Having Fun And Smiling. It Is Challenging Operating Under The Current Restrictions; However, I Am Confident We Will Get Through This, Together.

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An interview with Mr Mayank Agarwal, Head of Operations, Rapido Q1. Rapido is already more than five years old now. How do you take the journey of Rapido? What are the services which you are providing today?

India is the largest 2W product and consumer in the world. In spite of that, the 2W ride sharing penetration is quite low. But it has a potential of creating 5M+ livelihood opportunities. With the existing asset utilization, especially in tier II and III cities, we came up with a highly scalable model to address the last mile connectivity gaps. Transportation is required in any market, and we are a matching platform - a customer who needs a ride, and a Captain who earns his livelihood by catering customer’s needs.

We charge a minimal transaction fee to enable this model.

Rapido is the pioneer in the bike taxi segment and introduced this concept in the country in 2015. Our disruptive service model has paved a whole new way to travel, with ease and speed, which aims towards building an affordable commuting ecosystem in order to solve Indian mobility issues. Backed by strong tech capabilities and understanding of customer and market needs, today, we are India’s first and largest bike taxi player to be present in close to 100 cities serving over 15 million customers with 15 lakhs+ registered Captains.

We have been predominantly focused on the 2W bike taxi under the shared mobility business model but also been operating delivery services for B2B clients for over two years, under the

logistics business. During the lockdown, we launched two new services under the logistics business model - Rapido Local and Rapido Store. Recently, we also announced the launch of Rapido Auto Services pan India, under the shared mobility business model.

Q2. In how many cities of UP, you are providing services today?

What do you think about the future of your firm in Uttar Pradesh?

We are currently present in 20+ cities of UP. We have plans to start our bike taxi service in every tier 2 and 3 cities of the state, with an aim to provide a fast and affordable mode of commute option to the people, that is safe and convenient to access.

Q3. Recently, Rapido made a collaboration with Lucknow Metro. Can you please tell something about this collaboration?

We recently partnered with Lucknow Metro for providing a lastmile connectivity option to their customers that’s convenient, fast and economical. Passengers can easily book Rapido bike taxi when they de-board from metro trains at any station and can avail the most convenient and economical connectivity even till their doorstep. Moreover, with this special collaboration with Lucknow Metro, there are many benefits like discounts and cashbacks in store for the metro passengers. Rapido currently comprises a fleet of 1000 Captains (Rapido driver partners) of which 400 riders will METRO RAIL NEWS | November 2020 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW be available in the city all the time. At every Metro station 15-20 riders will be available at 1-4 minutes of the expected time of arrival (ETA) exclusively for metro passengers.

Q4. How will your collaboration with UPMRC help in improving the last mile connectivity in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh?

How do you take the move as the state chief of the firm?

Rapido bike taxis service will not just be light on everyone's pockets but will also provide a convenient connectivity commute till their doorstep from any Metro station. This partnership between UPMRC & Rapido will enhance mobility by connecting places with the Metro stations & vice-versa. We are hopeful that people will make the best use of this collaboration and we can complement the State's robust public transportation model making it more accessible, affordable and safe.

Q5. The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is impacting almost every aspect of our life? How has it affected the business of Rapido?

Our bike taxi business came to a complete standstill when the country went into lockdown. Backed by our technology prowess, we realised that we still had the potential to maintain business continuity to support the livelihoods of people dependent on Rapido like our Captains and employees. By pivoting our focus on accelerating our existing logistics business model, we delivered essentials through partnership with major retail and ecommerce companies and the Government of Karnataka and Delhi.

Currently, post resumption of our services in the Unlock Phase, our business has recovered 55% to its Pre covid levels.

building an affordable commuting ecosystem in order to solve Indian mobility issues.

Q8. How did you take the initiative to collaborate with the Lucknow Metro? What are the benefits which you are going to provide to the commuters of Lucknow Metro? Please Explain.

The decision to collaborate was very easy as both of us are the fastest and affordable mode of commute for the people in UP. Bike taxis fill the last mile connectivity gap nicely and the metro customers can take a ride till to their doorstep, so the idea arose from there. Currently, we have an offer of up to 40% discount for metro GoSmart card users.

To ensure a quick, safe and cost-effective exchange of essentials amongst users in these challenging times, we extended our logistics offers and launched Rapido Local, a person-to-person delivery service, where customers can request pick up and drop of food, groceries and medicine on the App, from or to another customer and post unlock, we launched Rapido Store, a one-stop solution for all business deliveries.

Q9. What are the different benefits which you are going to provide to the commuters who pay with Go Smart Card of Lucknow Metro? Is Rapido going to start any new venture with other Metro Corporations of the State like Noida Metro? Please express your views.

Q6. How are you going to boost your business in the recent future? Do you think the Pandemic is going to create challenges in the time to come?

Currently, we have an offer of up to 40% discount for metro GoSmart card users. Yes, we are in talks with several metros PanIndia to explore new partnerships. Our aim right now is to get maximum results out of this partnership with UPMRC and approach similar ventures with those results.

Right now, our bike taxi business accounts for 70% and logistics business for 30%. We don’t see a challenge at all maintaining 70% of the bike taxi business because there are enough people coming out and demand for an affordable and safe commute option that is open and easy to avail. Reality is people need to come out maybe to make money by taking their own safety measures but the other side of the story is how will they commute, not everyone has their own vehicle. Bike taxi is a preferable option compared to any other transport and the next option is Auto services. We recently launched Rapido Auto Pan-India, with an aim to offer commuters another safe and affordable option for their everyday commute, apart from our Bike Taxi service.

Q7. What are the other cities in Uttar Pradesh which you are focusing on to expand the business? Is Rapido thinking about launching its services in the remotest districts of the state?

We want to focus on expanding to cities like Ayodhaya and Haridwar in the upcoming months. Bike Taxi is the only way to sustainable last-mile connectivity. With Rapido, we aim towards

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Q10. What are the business prospects which you are looking for in Uttar Pradesh?

Our main target are the daily metro commuters, irrespective of any age group. They could be students, jobbers, etc. that are in need of an affordable and safe commute option to reach their destination.

Q11. What are the challenges which you have faced while spreading your network in UP? What are the challenges ahead?

Nothing so far anticipated.

Q12. Please share a message for our readers.

Rapido's vision is to make intra-city transportation convenient, affordable and accessible in the country. We hope that through this partnership, Lucknow metro commuters no more face any issues in reaching their destinations.

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Visakhapatnam Metro

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isakhapatnam Light Metro is a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system to be built in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh with 3 lines & 31 stations proposed by the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) earlier known as Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC). The system is proposed to reduce traffic congestion as well as providing a modern and efficient public transport system in the city which became the largest city and the main hub for economic activity of Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR) of 42.54 km long Phase 1 with 3 elevated lines. It was also assigned to execute the project in September 2015.

In 2017, the project was put on hold due to its high cost and low ridership projections which were not in line with the Metro Rail Policy 2017 of Govt. Also, the AP government had give priority to Vijayawada’s metro.

Thatichetlapalem, Kancharapalem, Murali Nagar, GSI, NAD Junction, Visakhapatnam International Airport, Sheela Nagar, BHPV, Auto Nagar and Gajuwaka.

• Note: This line is planned to be extended to Vizag Steel Plant by 3.85 kms Line-2 – Gurudwara Junction – Old Post Office (5.25 km) • Type: Elevated • Stations (6): BVK College, RTC Complex, Dabagardens, Saraswati Circle, Poorna Market and Old Post Office.

Line-3 – Thatichetlapalem – Chinna Waltair (Chinavalteru / RK Beach) (6.91 km) • Type: Elevated • Stations (7): New Railway Colony, Railway Station, Allipuram Junction, RTC Complex, Siripuram Junction, Andhra University and Chinna Waltair.

Other Proposed Lines • Line-4 – Law College Junction. – Marikivalasa (8.21 km) • Line-5 – Kommadi – Bhogapuram Airport (25.3 km) Visakhapatnam Metro Route Map (Phase 1)

In December 2019, the AP government decided to appoint a new consultant to prepare the new/revised Detailed Project Report for a 79.91 km Phase 1 for implementation under the public-private partnership (PPP) model with an estimated cost of Rs. 8,300 cr.

In March 2020, Urban Mass Transit Company Limited (UMTC) was announced by AMRC as the winner to prepare Vizag Metro’s new DPR. Visakhapatnam Metro Phase 1 Routes Line-1 – Gajuwaka – Kommadi (30.38 km) • Type: Elevated • Stations (18): Kommadi Junction, Hanumanthawaka Junction, Maddilapalem, Gurudwara Junction, Akkayyapalem, Kancharapalem, Muralinagar, Government Polytechnic College, METRO RAIL NEWS | November 2020 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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Visakhapatnam Metro Contractors Contract

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79.91 km new Detailed Project Report (DPR)’s Preparer

Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC)

Featured of Visakhapatnam Metro Iconic Stations The stations would have State of the Art Designs with pleasant exterior and interiors. All stations would have good connectivity to neighbourhood areas. The stations would be built to standard codes and conforming to NFPA 130 norms for fire safety. All stations would be equipped with escalators and lifts for passenger movement. Passenger safety would be ensured by CCTV Cameras, X-ray machine for baggage scanning, human scanners, fire safety system, station signage, public display and announcement system. The stations would be provided with all amenities to make it commuter-friendly.

First And Last Mile Connectivity Multimodal Integration of all modes of transport at Metro stations is key to the success of Metro services with expected Ridership. It is therefore meticulously planned to make available Feeder services at all times. At important stations Get-Set-Ride E-cycles. E-Rickshaws, Tied up Metro Cab/Auto Rickshaw services with the minimum fixed fare for the Commuters are planned with the purpose that no loss of time and money that is gained from Metro travel. Parking zones will be adequately provided for the feeder services at all important stations.

Advanced Digital Technology The latest digital services would be adopted in providing services to the Metro Commuters.

Automatic Ticket Vending (ATV) machines, LED Glow Signage boards, One Start-to-End smart travel cards for hassle-free and seamless travel, Metro App. for any information on Metro are a f ew t o m e n t i o n . H o w eve r, i n f u s i n g technological updates has no end and is a continuous process.

METRO STATIONS AS COMMERCIAL HUBS Eight stations viz. Kommadi, Madhurawada, Railway station, Dwaraka Bus station, Gajuwaka, Saraswati circle, R. K Beach(Chinnawaltair), Steel plant Jn. station have been initially identified for developing in the Station premises so that the commuters, as well as the city public of all ages, could visit and Green Metro Concept T h e e n v i ro n m e n t a l f r i e n d l y m e t ro r a i l s e r v i c e s o f “Visakhapatnam Metro”, is being designed and developed to make it also the most Eco-friendly that would ensure the carbon print levels almost to ‘Zero’. It is planned greenery alongside the track all through to make it more pleasant. Harvesting day natural lighting by installing Solar PV panels at station rooftops, depots boundary walls, service building's roof tops, parking shelters, on viaduct etc. so as to make selfsustainability for electric general services. The Solar energy from ‘Metro Grid’, if surplus, could be spared to other organisations also. The stations would be designed to meet Platinum rating criteria as per Indian Green Building Council norms.

Energy Conservation Measures Several Energy Conservation measures such as use of Regenerative breaking in the trains to produce traction energy which would result in lower emission of Green House of Gases (GHG), using Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) drive for escalators and elevators, LED lights in station premises, use of Energy efficient equipment for Environment Control System etc.

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do one-stop shopping. Entertainment zones, Multiplex, Mini Auditoriums, Daycare centres are the few in the list of futuristic plans.

EMPLOYMENT GENERATION The project has a potential of direct and indirect employment for about 8000 during construction and permanent employment for 5000 after opening the services for traffic operations. The inception of Metro Rail Services would generate an immense impact on the economic growth and quality of life in the city. Resultant, Industrial developments and Commercial activities would generate large scale employment.

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Vijayawada Light Metro The Light Metro system, on coming into commercial operations, is expected to cater to a passenger capacity of about 5.0 lakhs daily in 2025 and gradually to increase to 12-15 lakhs by the year 2055.

Vijayawada Light Metro is a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system to be built in the city of Vijayawada and Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh with 2 lines, and 51 stations by the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) earlier known as Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC).

The project was initially conceived as a heavy-rail based mass rapid transit system (MRTS), and the Andhra Pradesh government signed an agreement with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to execute its 26.03 km Phase 1 project in September 2015.

The DMRC invited civil construction bids for both lines but cancelled procurement due to its high cost and low ridership projections which were not in line with the Government of India’s new Metro Rail Policy In 2017-18, the state government opted for a Light Rail Transit (LRT / MetroLite).

It now plans to connect Gannavaram – Vijayawada – Amravati in 3 phases with a 66.2 km network at an estimated cost of Rs. 15,000 crore, based on a recommendation by the SYSTRA – RITES – GOPA JV which submitted its revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) in April 2019.

The project is currently awaiting the state government’s approval.

Vijayawada Metro Phase 1A Route Line-2 – Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) – Vijayawada Airport at Gannavaram (25.90 km)

• Type: Elevated (23 km) & underground (2.90 km) • Stations (22): 13 of those are – Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Railway Station South, Railway Station East, Besant Road, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir, SRR Government College, City Cancer Hospital, Gunadala, Ramavarappadu Ring, Prasadampadu, Ramakrishna Weigh Bridge, Enikepadu, Nidamanuru. Additional station names will be added when known.

Vijayawada Metro Phase 1B Route Line-1 – Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) – Penamaluru (12.76 km) • Type: Elevated • Stations (12): Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Museum, IG Stadium, DV Manor, Benz Circle, Autonagar Gate, Ravindra Bharati School, Gayatri JR Colege, Law College, Tadigadapa, Poranki and Penamaluru Vijayawada Metro Phase 2 Route Line-2 – Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) – Amravati Reservoir (27.80 km) • Type: Elevated (4.7 km) & Underground (23.1 km) • Stations (18): List of stations hasn’t been announced. This line will connect Krishna Canal Railway Junction, Undavalli, Uddandrayuni Palem and terminate at Amravati Reservoir Vijayawada Metro Route Map (Master Plan) Key: Phase 1A | Phase 1B | Phase 2 M/S Systra, France Consortium (Systra, Rites/India And Gopa/Germany) Have Submitted The Detailed Project Report (DPR) For The New Light Metro Rail System With The Extended Corridors As Stated Above.

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AI IN RAILWAY

A u t h o r e d B y. .

Priyanka Sahu Director, Business Development Symbroj Media Pvt Ltd

Artificial Intelligence in Indian Railways! To go big on AI, data analytics for operational efficiency In a bid to improve operational efficiency, Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways is set to go big with artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics! To analyze the data generated by Indian Railways, the national transporter has tied up with the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad. Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav was quoted in a PTI report saying that a Centre for Excellence will be set up by Indian Railways in this regard in the next three months. A decision has been taken by the Railway Board to appoint a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in every zone of Indian Railways. The CTO’s mandate will be to keep a track of emerging technologies in AI and analytics as well as use it in the rail system, Yadav said.

According to the report, the training modules include data science, big data analytics, cloud computing, AI using reinforcement learning as well as AI for autonomous vehicles.

According to Yadav, Indian Railways has train operations-related data, passengerrelated data, freight data and even asset-related data. Now, the national transporter wants to analyze all this data with the help of AI and analytics as well as utilize it in Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation System (PRS), introduction of new train services and even predictive asset maintenance.

Hyderabad’s ISB has been given the task to plan an introductory capacity building program as well as prepare a report on AI’s industrial practices on railway transport and benchmarking.

Besides, the ISB will also come up with a report on establishing the centre for excellence along with an advanced capacity building program.

Meanwhile, for this purpose, 88 officials have already been trained by Indian Railways over the last two months and such training will also be provided in every zone and division for identified officials.

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Other than a CTO in zonal headquarters, Indian Railways has also planned to have an assistant chief technology officer (ACTO) in divisions directly reporting to the GM and DRMs respectively, according to officials. For training in data analytics and AI, six to ten officers in divisions, as well as around 20 officers in zonal headquarters, will be identified. These officers will be trained formally in institutes like IITs, IIMs, ISB, IIIT in the two subjects of AI and data analytics. The national transporter is also looking at the development of data sharing protocols with CRIS, RailTel and others, the officials added.

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Travel With Your Cycles Inside Metro: Here is All You Need To Know

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ochi Metro has decided to permit the commuters to carry their cycles inside the metro. The decision came in the wake of the increase in usage of cycles in the city. The service is completely free of charge.

Initially Kochi Metro will permit cycles from six stations. The entry is allowed at Changampuzha Park Metro Station, Palarivattom, Town Hall, Ernakulam South, Maharaja’s College and Elamkulam metro stations. At present, the entry and exit will be limited to these six stations. Kochi Metro will consider the passenger turnout and if there is a huge demand the service will be extended to all stations.

Kakkanad. The service will be available from Kalamassery Metro Station to Collectorate. This will help people to visit Collectorate at Kakkanad for all their works using seamless connectivity of Metro and feeder services. The shuttle service will start from Kalamassery Metro Station at 9:30 am. The service will start at Kakkanad at 5 pm. At present one Tempo Traveller is arranged in association with Chalo, a service provider.

“We have permitted cycles inside the metro to promote End-ToEnd connectivity with the non-motorised mode of transport and also to encourage a healthy lifestyle. People are aware of the importance of fitness and exercise. This will encourage people to use cycles for their daily commute.” said Additional Chief Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma IAS, MD KMRL. The cyclists can use elevators at the station. The staff will facilitate the entry to the trains. The commuters can keep their cycles at both ends of the train.

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Kochi Metro has started auto-rickshaw service at Vyttila Metro station also. Metro has identified 12 routes from Vyttila for the benefit of Metro passengers

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Cheaper Metro Neo May Replace MetroLite

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elhi is likely to become one of the first major cities in the country to have a “Metro Neo” corridor, which is a railguided urban transport system with rubber-tyred electric coaches powered by an overhead traction system running on elevated or at-grade sections. The light transit system, which costs about 20-25% of a Metro and also has lower maintenance costs, is likely to come up between Kirti Nagar and Bamnoli near Dwarka, where a MetroLite corridor was proposed last year. “While MetroLite also has a lower carrying capacity compared with Delhi Metro, it is a rail-based system and costs 40% of a Metro system.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had not only prepared a detailed project report (DPR) but also floated tenders for procuring MetroLite coaches”, a news report said.

While the 19km Kirti Nagar-Bamnoli MetroLite project was pegged at Rs 2,673 crore, the cost of a Metro Neo corridor would be around Rs 2,000 crore. The standalone corridor would connect Kirti Nagar interchange station, where Blue (Dwarka-Noida City Centre) and Green (Inder Lok-Brig Hoshiar Singh) lines of Delhi

“For the Kirti Nagar-Bamnoli corridor, a decision was taken by DMRC’s board of directors to explore the possibility of implementing the Metro Neo technology and get a DPR prepared fo r i t ,” M r A n u j D aya l , exe c u t i ve d i re c to r (co r p o rate communications), DMRC was stated saying.

“Further modifications may be made to the technical specifications of the rolling stock as well as other allied requirements for this corridor. Therefore, the tender for procurement of 29 MetroLite trains has been cancelled. The tender may be floated again based on changes in technical specifications in the future,” he was further stated saying.

Metro meet with the high-speed Airport Express Line, which is also being extended from Dwarka Sector 21 to Dwarka ECC near Bamnoli.

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How Phase-IV of Delhi Metro will Different: Find Details Here

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ince 1998, when construction of its first phase started, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has always learnt from its mistakes and incorporated changes while executing the next stage. Phase-IV, work on which started late last year, is no different.

“DMRC has made an extensive plan for its stations in Phase-IV, apart from other systems. These include a new texture for the building exteriors as the current one peels off and gathers dust.

The new stations will have bigger escalators and elevators, improved and energy-eff icient lighting and better airconditioning. A large number of measures are also being taken to make the new stations theft-proof by removing loopholes in the present security measures”, a news agency reported.

As part of Phase-IV, DMRC is at present working on three approved corridors — Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg, Aerocity to Tughlaqabad and Maujpur to Mukundpur — with a combined length of 61.6km and 46 stations.

A large part of the project cost is incurred on acquiring land. To ensure the minimum possible land requirement for stations in Phase-IV, compact stations have been planned with many utilities and services packed inside smaller spaces. This feat has been achieved at stations like Ashram, where DMRC had faced an acute shortage of land. This experience will be utilised in Phase-IV.

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“In the past, cases have been reported of miscreants accessing the viaduct through minor gaps in the structure. Now, the designs will be modified to minimise the gap and make it as theft-proof as possible. These incidents also occur by miscreants using the earthing wire as hand rope to ascend or descend to the target location. Cables will be realigned to curb this situation in future,” the official further added.

The official added, “DMRC will install bigger elevators in Phase-IV stations, which will be able to accommodate 20 people instead of the current carrying capacity of 8 to 13. However, elevators at AIIMS, Delhi Gate and Hauz Khas stations can accommodate up to 26 people.”

For the first time, DMRC is planning to install escalators in sets of two (one for going up and the other for going down) even at noninterchange stations in Phase-IV. “At present, only major interchange stations like Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Hauz Khas, etc have dual or multiple sets of escalators, which cater to both upward and downward movement simultaneously,” said the official.

DMRC plans to install 295 elevators and 644 escalators at its Phase-IV stations. At present, DMRC operates 935 elevators and 1,030 escalators across its 250 stations and other installations.

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DMRC To Provide Real-Time Update On Waiting Time at High Footfall Stations

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n a first, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will provide real-time average waiting time at selected busy stations during morning and evening peak hours, in case the waiting time goes beyond 20 minutes.

Starting from tomorrow, i.e, 12th November, 2020, the official social media pages/handles of DMRC will post updates on the average waiting time at ten stations during peak hours in the morning (8:30 AM to 10:30 AM) and evening (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM).

This initiative is aimed at helping commuters plan their journey effectively so as to avoid long queues at entry/exit. The stations will also sport a different look. “The exterior walls have certain paint textures that tend to peel off and attract dust. Repairs in patches do not match the existing texture. For future stations, smooth finish paints will be opted for the exteriors of the buildings,” a DMRC official was stated saying.

Following stations are being covered under this initiative:1. Chandni Chowk 2. Chawri Bazaar 3. Patel Chowk 4. Rajiv Chowk 5. Central Secretariat 6. Huda City Centre 7. Lal Quila 8. Barakhambha Road 9. JLN Stadium

10. Saket The operations staff deployed at these stations will continuously monitor the crowd at these stations during peak hours and assess the waiting time. The same will further be informed to commuters if it goes beyond 20 minutes, through official social media handles/pages of DMRC. In case of any fluctuations in traffic/crowd, the waiting time will be modified accordingly and will be also informed subsequently”, the DMRC said.

The selection of these stations and the timings for providing updates has been done on the basis of traffic observed during peak hours. This is being started on an experimental basis and will be considered for implementation on more stations,if required, on the basis of the feedback received from the commuters. Presently, commuters are being permitted into Metro stations only after adhering to prescribed Covid related norms. The number of passengers in the trains has also been restricted to ensure social distancing.

DMRC has also advised commuters to keep at least 15-20 minutes extra time for their travel owing to new travel protocols in place which were implemented when the Metro services resumed from 7th September 2020 onwards.

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Alstom Successfully Manufactures 500 Metro Cars in India

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lstom, a leader in sustainable and smart mobility, achieved another milestone today in India. It’s SriCity factory in Andhra Pradesh that manufactures Rolling Stock (MetroTrains) for Urban Metro projects, successfully completed production of its 500th Metro Car. As Alstom’s largest Urban Rolling Stock manufacturing unit in the Asia-Pacific region, this facility is delivering metro trainsets to not only Indian cities but also global ones – Chennai, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Sydney and Montreal. The currently operational metro trainsets built at this facility have clocked over 27 million kilometres cumulatively.

Known for its state-of-the-art manufacturing standards, Alstom’s SriCity facility started operations in September 2012, with manufacturing for Chennai Metro. So far, the site has recorded over 2 million manufacturing & testing hours and has a capacity to build 480 cars per annum. Most recently, after the advent of Unlock 1.0 in India, the site successfully dispatched the first batch of two trainsets for the Canadian city of Montreal (Réseau Express Métropolitain). Presently, the site is manufacturing for Mumbai Metro L3 (Aqua Line), Montreal Metro – Réseau Express Métropolitain and Sydney Metro (City and Southwest extension).

This factory also has more than 15% of women employees in various roles, as supervisors, planners, shopfloor engineers etc.

Speaking on this milestone, Alain SPOHR, Managing Director of Alstom India and South Asia said, “Despite the global pandemic that has disrupted business across industries, our teams continue to work tirelessly, to ensure on-time deliveries to Metro

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Corporations who are working on upgrading urban mobility in various cities. We are manufacturing trainsets that incorporate the highest safety features along with enhanced passenger experience. Our commitment continues towards Make-in- India, and localization is over 75% for all domestic projects.”

Alstom’s footprint in India is spread across various states – focused on developing Engineering solutions at the Innovation Center in Bangalore, Electric Locomotives (eLoco) at the Madhepura unit, Rail Components in Coimbatore and eLoco Car Body Shell production in Kolkata.

Alstom in India Alstom has established a strong presence in India. It offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. With more than 5700 full times employees, and in line with Government’s Make-in-India’ initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country to deliver world-class rolling stock, research & development and components to not only serve the domestic market but also rest of the world. We have four industrial sites in the states of Bihar (Madhepura), Andhra Pradesh (SriCity), Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore) and West Bengal (Kolkata). India also houses in Karnataka (Bengaluru), the largest Engineering centre for Alstom, outside of France. Additionally, Alstom has a localized sourcing and supply chain, to the extent that most projects are over 75% built from indigenous materials.

FOCUSED SYSTEM

Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)

Some other DTS technologies also use the Brillouin backscatter (B-OTDR or B-OTDA), which carries strain and temperature information. Such systems are also called DTSS (Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing). The challenge with these systems is to isolate the fiber from strain to get accurate temperature information. (Reference: AP Sensing)

ATO (Automatic Train Operation) System Compared to ATP, which only controls braking, ATO controls all phases of train operation --- from acceleration to precise stopping. Currently, ATO is installed mostly in monorails and linear metro.

Combined with the Platform Gates, ATO helps the train operators to realize driverless operation.

Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) uses fiber optic sensor cables, typically over lengths of several kilometers, that function as linear temperature sensors. The result is a continuous temperature profile along the entire length of the sensor cable.

DTS utilizes the Raman effect to measure temperature. An optical laser pulse sent through the fiber results in some scattered light reflecting back to the transmitting end, where the information is analyzed.

The intensity of the Raman scattering is a measure of the temperature along the fiber. The Raman anti-Stokes signal changes its amplitude significantly with changing temperature; the Raman Stokes signal is relatively stable.

Features The system allows for automatic operation of trains, through control of acceleration and braking, including terminal braking at specified station-stop positions using operating management information and location information received from line side equipment.

ATO uses an onboard database containing line side data to control train acceleration and braking to suit the relevant conditions (such as grade, for example) at each station.

Balises are used to enable interlocking control between the train doors and platform gates.

The system is mounted at one end of the train, reducing costs.

System Configuration

The position of the temperature reading is determined by measuring the arrival timing of the returning light pulse similar to a radar echo. This method is called Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR). AP Sensing uses its patented Code Correlation OTDR. Coding allows utilization of low optical power, elimination of any problems with laser degradation and enables worry-free, long-term measurement stability.

The train's location as it travels between stations is detected using passive balises. Twoway transmission using active balises at specified station-stop positions provides stationcode information and information to enable interlocking control of platform gates.

The onboard equipment is mounted at one end of the train, reducing installation costs.

The DTS Technology is also known as Raman OTDR or Raman OFDR (Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometry). The Raman effect is named after the Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (1888-1970), who discovered that when light traverses a transparent material, some of the deflected light changes in wavelength. This ground-breaking work in the field of light scattering, earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics.

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Automatic train protection (ATP) Automatic train protection (ATP) is a type of train protection system which continually checks that the speed of a train is compatible with the permitted speed allowed by signalling, including automatic stop at certain signal aspects. If it is not, ATP activates an emergency brake to stop the train.[1] ATP systems are now a legacy, defunct technology that has been superseded throughout Europe and internationally by the European Rail Traffic Management System

Automatic Train Supervision [ATS] Simulator Automatic Train Supervision [ATS] refers to a system within an CATC (Continuous Automatic Train Control) system which monitors the system status and provides the appropriate controls to direct the operation of trains in order to maintain intended traffic patterns and minimize the effect of train delays on the operating schedule. This system automatically monitors the entire system and directs train running to provide scheduled service under normal circumstances. It not only facilitates the monitoring of train operations centrally but also facilitates local control from the station if situation so warrants. The Academy has installed ATS simulators for hands on training for Traffic Controllers, Station Controllers, Depot Controllers & Signaling Staff who are responsible for operations and maintenance of train control system. The Academy has three ATS Simulators available each for Alstom, Siemens and Bombardier Signalling Systems. Two more such simulators are upcoming to cater training for Line-7&8 (Phase-III). The primary objective of this simulator is to educate and train the personnel of the DMRC who will be skilled in the operation of Automatic Train Supervision System. ATS simulator is an approximate imitation of the operational ATS system being used in Delhi Metro Rail Corp. Ltd. This simulator is a well-defined description of the simulated Signalling equipment such as Track circuit, Point, Signal and Train etc., and represents their key characteristics, behaviour an d functions.

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Advantages Of ATS Simulator System: Simulation can be used when the real system cannot be engaged, because it may not be accessible, or it may be dangerous or unacceptable to engage.

Familiarise the trainees with their role during normal circumstances.

Acquaint the trainees with the decision-making process in situations of uncertainty and in the presence of confused and inaccurate information.

Offer an opportunity to participate in the teaching-learning process based on Hands on Practice approach.

It is essentially a dynamic technique, which is based on changing situations and requires flexibility in thought and response, which must be adapted to whatever circumstances exist at a given time.

Training activities does not have any impact on the online traffic as it is completely an offline system.

Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems

The System provides all the Interlocking features including Route Setting, Route Release, Point Operation, Track Occupancy Monitoring, Overlap Protection, Crank Handle Operation, Level Crossing Gate Interlocking, and provision for Block working.

Central Interlocking Unit (CIU) uses two-out-of-two architecture with two independent channels computing the vital interlocking logic and a supervisory processor monitoring the two vital computing channels. Hot standby with automatic change-over facility is provided. Redundant communication channels to Object Controller (OC) and Panel Processor (PP) are provided through two communication processors. OFC interface with ring configuration is used for communication between CIU and OC and CIU and PP.

FOCUSED SYSTEM

Object Controllers (OCs) control the field gear through fail-safe signaling relays. CIU supports up to 32 OC units. Each OC can handle 24 vital outputs and 40 vital inputs. Each OC has two communication modules for redundancy. Each OC has 8 Wayside Function Modules (WFMs), each capable of handling 8 vital inputs or 8 vital outputs. WFM uses two-out-of-two architecture with two independent channels handling Vital input / outputs.

Object controller (OC)

Panel Processor (PP) provides the interface between Operator's panel and CIU. Windows based graphical user friendly Application Data Generation tool suite with high level of automation is provided for generation of yard specific Application data. The tool suite also provides the facility for reverse compilation and relay diagram generation for easy verification of Application data.Maintenance Terminal provides a diagnostic interface through online and off-line event, fault and yard status display with date and time stamps. It records all the events and faults for later off-line analysis.

Can handle up to 2048 I/Os 32 object controllers can be connected to on CIU

Visual Display Unit (VDU)

Central Interlocking Unit (CIU)

Operator can issue commands using simulated buttons on the VDU screen Sends the commands and receives the yard status and displays the same (Reference: Medha Servo)

2002 architecture with 100% hot standby and automatic changeover Provision to expand the capacity by cascading two EI systems

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Narendra Shah Managing Editor METRO RAIL NEWS

Smart Trains and Connected Urban Rail with Improved Public Transport and Inclusive Mobility The major problem which our developing cities are suffering from today is the lack of efficient and effective public transport system.

The modern cities in India are not modern in planning in any sense. The planning lacks everywhere and can be seen in every aspect of the urban planning, designing and development. There are many problems which a new or existing city experiences today in developing nations like ours.

Enhancement of the Urban Transport System will surely result in easy access to transportation to cater to the growing needs of the residents of these cities. There are a lot more factors which may play crucial roles in the development of progressive cities for a developed India which We all have been aspiring for!

interconnected that it is easy for them to transmit data among themselves, which further helps them to manage network control centres effectively, and receiving instructions from control centres.

Technology and Artificial intelligence are today playing crucial roles in the enhancement of Urban Transport Systems. As we progress further in future, we will see a whole system being developed not only in the developed nations but also in the developing countries mainly of Asia and Africa.

The industrial “internet of things� has had a major impact on the transportation industry, with the advent of autonomous vehicles and improved cargo management. One area that has seen less coverage is the connected railway.

"The fact that trains operate at such high speeds through tunnels and extreme weather conditions presents real challenges when it comes to deploying IoT systems. But advances in networking have made smart trains a possibility, and one that could provide significant benefits when transporting goods, providing comfort for passengers and increasing operators’ return on investments", says one expert.

As we see today, infrastructure is gradually being replaced by train management systems in which trains become interconnected, which may be called communication hubs. They are then so

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One of the problems which Indian Railways regularly faces is delayed arrival of trains. The derailment of trains is another big issue pertaining to the safety and security of commuters. Systems have been developed today by Engineers that can display train

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velocity for drivers and report speeds back to central control systems. These may reduce the chances of train accidents, and it will further lead to a sharp decline in the number of average rail accidents in any country.

High-speed rail (HSR) is a type of rail transport that runs significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks. While there is no single standard that applies worldwide, new lines in excess of 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph) and existing lines in excess of 200 kilometres per hour (120 mph) are widely considered to be highspeed.

In India, the upcoming AhmedabadMumbai Bullet Train corridor will be 508 km long high-speed train corridor and will be India's first Bullet Train corridor. It will be based on Japan's E5 Shinkansen technology. The ambitious railway project will boast speeds of over 300 km per hour. This is the first of its kind in Indian Subcontinent.

What I want to say here is that things are changing today in each and every perspective. The RRTS and High Speed Rails are two different projects which show the progress of our country towards modernization of Urban Transport Systems.

As compared to the traditional Rail Systems, the Smart Trains are going to be of great help and use. When we

Furthermore, on-board monitoring systems are interconnected with outdoor signalling systems that can regulate train speeds or even remotely command trains to stop based on track conditions, the positions of switches, the presence of other trains on the track and other factors. This may help in protecting the trains from crashes and derailments once these technologies are brought into use.

The Technologies are being developed which will not only help in the vision of running Smart Trains, but these will also provide the efficient, effective and best way of transportation to the cities. The governments are trying to bring more infrastructural projects for providing efficient mode of public transport system in the cities.

India is also introducing RRTS System. RRTS is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity, comfortable commuter service connecting regional nodes in NCR. According to the NCRTC which is the nodal agency for the development of Delhi -MeerutGhaziabad RRTS project, "RRTS is different from conventional Railway as it will provide reliable, high frequency, point to point regional travel at high speed along dedicated path way".

Delhi- Ghaziabad - Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System is an 82.15 km long, underconstruction, semi-high speed rail corridor connecting Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. RRTS is different from the metro as it caters to passengers looking to travel a relatively longer distance with fewer stops and at higher speed and this will further help in the better travel facilities to the people of Urban Centres of Trade and Commerce. The future indeed seems to be very bright for the urban transport system. Many more Metro Projects are coming up. The concept of Bullet Train is now not unknown to India.

compare the signalling systems, then we find that a lot more things are changing with the advancement in technologies.

Signaling systems control the movement of a train by remotely adjusting train speed and braking. More traditional signaling systems are based on radio-frequency identification along the train track, but wireless train to ground signaling is getting more and more common in both railroad and metro systems as of the trends now. The new European high-speed railroads are today equipped with European Train Control System level 2, a signaling standard that requires constant radio communication between the train and the group.

These all changes are going to bring a lot of changes in the Public Transport Systems which will not only improve the things but will also help in inclusive mobility and economic growth. The time is set to change and we will see a new dawn of hopes and dreams when these all systems get fully developed and implemented in the Indian Transit System. The hopes will always be there as science is never at rest nor the scientific advancements.

I am hopeful that the Indian government work for this cause and the Ministry of Railways bring rapid transformations in the Railway Sector. Although Metro Networks are using many modern technologies, it's a time of upgrading some existing old and traditional practices. I hope we get Smart Trains and adopt these new technologies very soon in the next couple of years.

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Manoranjan Kumar Senior Editor METRO RAIL NEWS

Technology and Climate Change in Urban Transport Whenever I hear this word 'Climate Change', I remember a very famous sentence:Nature has everything available to Satisfy our Needs but Not Our Greeds.

The whole process of global warming and climate change is just a manifestation of human greed. It's the human greed of wealth and money which has turned Earth into a place whose existence itself is in question. The ongoing Pandemic itself is a process which has been caused by many problems created by the world of human beings.

Before discussing the various aspects of climate change on Urban Transport System, let's discuss here something about Climate Change, which is becoming a matter of urgent attention today.

This is not the first instance of Climate Change today, but the process occurred before as well. Our past few generations have over Exhausted the resources of Mother Earth, which may drive our future generations into trouble.

periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th century, the rate of human impact on Earth's climate system and the global scale of that impact has been unprecedented.

With the onset of the Industrial Revolution in Europe, which further increased the pollution level of the cities rapidly made the Introduction of a better Public Transport System inevitable and necessary. As the size of London increased rapidly with huge masses of migrants coming to the city, the first underground Metro System was introduced

When we come to its famous definition, then we see that Climate Change includes a lot of factors. This isn't only a process influenced by human interference, but there are a lot of other factors. This is, however, inevitable today that humans are the one who has critically affected the climate of Earth and henceforth, the process of Climate Change.

Climate change includes both the global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting largescale shifts in weather patterns. Though there have been previous

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Today, as we proceed forward, we see a lot of changes taking place in and around us. The pollution of the Capital City of Delhi itself touches alarming levels every year during the winters.

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Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and all other major Indian Cities have a characteristic feature in common, and that is "The Rising Pollution".

We have in all major cities developing Metro Projects, but the rush on the roads is not over. Indeed, it is increasing day by day as time passes and we have no other way than to regret on our conditions.

The governments have been doing their work as usual with the public using the same old ways of travelling.

Here, I am explaining it with the example of Mumbai. Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) was the first multi-modal project of its kind in India. It included improving the roads, rail, buses, bridges, and the traffic system of Mumbai.

Over 17,000 households - including thousands of squatter families living in shacks along railway tracks – were relocated to safe permanent dwellings and given legal title to their new housing.

This whole process was challenging and required tremendous

A s t h e purchasing power of people h a s i n c re a s e d after with the introduction of Globalisation, the lifestyle of people in the developing countries have also started maintaining cars.

This new crowd o f c a r ow n e r s h ave n o t o n l y created traff ic p ro b l e m s , b u t t h e y a r e contributing a lot towards the increased carbon emissions. This further enhances the problems with increased h e a t , d ro u g h t and insect outbreaks. These all are linked to climate change which also causes wildfires. These all factors further result into declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns.

efforts in terms of assessment, building of resettlement sites, consultation, negotiation, relocation, and post-resettlement support.

The traffic which we see in our everyday life is increasing day by day. According to different reports, By 2031, some 600 million people are expected to live in India's cities. However, only about 20 Indian cities with populations over 500,000 have any kind of organized public transport systems. And, only a few can lay claim to a system for mass rapid transit. The share of public transport in large Indian cities declined from 70% in 1994 to almost 40% in 2007. Furthermore, India's accident and fatality rates are among the highest in the world, mainly affecting the poor and vulnerable who do not have their own means of transportation.

The scenario has to be changed. A lot of factors need to be replaced as the increasing traffic may increase pollution by a higher level. The increasing problems need to be addressed. The people should be made aware of the fact that the Public Transport System is more secure and safe. Furthermore, the public transport system is more environmentally friendly than private ones.

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India's public transport systems are largely run by public sector monopolies. They typically suffer from poor service, inefficient operations, and deteriorating finances, resulting in dramatically declining mode shares. On the other hand, private transportation is often costly, extracting a huge cost from the urban population, especially from the very poor.

Climate Change, Global Warming and greenhouse effect has taken together may create huge problems for the human civilizations in time to come. It's an urgent need of time to address these issues and challenges to make sustainable development look realistic. The people of Urban Centres will play a crucial role in

Things need to be understood in a better and effective way. The people now need to be more aware and responsible for their role.

The use of the public transport system needs to be encouraged and adopted by the people. The growing population is in itself a bigger concern and global warming along with climate change, another big issue.

this, and the Urban Transport System will form the backbone of Future India.

The climate change will further influence the climate of individual places, and henceforth, it will further need to make necessary changes in the way of urban transit set up. For example, if flooding becomes a new feature of a City influenced by climate change, the setup and planning of urban transport system, there needs to be changed. In such circumstances, technology will play a vital role in the future of our cities.

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EVENT COVERAGE

13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020 Held Virtually, Inaugurated on the theme “Emerging Trends in Urban Mobility.”

Shri Hardeep S. Puri, MoS (I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has stated that “Future mobility is about striving towards environment-friendly, integrated, automated and personalized travel on-demand. New advancements like intelligent transportation systems, and traffic management applications are in the pipeline for enhanced mobility in major cities.” He was speaking at the 13th Urban Mobility India Conference on the theme of “Emerging Trends in Urban Mobility” New Delhi on 09.11.2020.

India is witnessing the arrival of a new generation of mobility discourses, which are nuanced enough to provide sustainable urban mobility. The Ministry has issued a detailed advisory, as to

Prof. Jan Gehl, Founder and Senior Advisor, M/s Gehl, Mr JeanBaptiste Djebbari, Minister Delegate for Transport, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Government of France, Dr. Claudia Warning, Director-General GIZ, Shri D S Mishra, Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs attended the Conference. Besides, senior Officers of the Ministry were also present at the Conference.

Addressing the Conference, the Minister said that in the aftermath of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, India is likely to experience a behavioural change in urban mobility. This crisis also presents an opportunity to guide the recovery of urban transport towards long-term development goals. As articulated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi that the present crisis should be turned into an opportunity to create an 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat', and the time is ripe enough to make bold decisions and investments. To my friends from abroad, Atma Nirbhar Bharat essentially means “self-reliant India”. Investment in infrastructure to address more effective circulation and interchange of people and goods will have an economic multiplier effect — both jobcreation in the present and boosting growth and productivity in the future.

how the nation needs to move ahead in these testing times. It rests on three key pillars, namely, promotion of public transport system, leveraging technological advancements and penetration of NMT systems in the urban transport paradigm. Various studies show that about 16-57% of urban commuters are pedestrian and about 30-40% of commuters use bicycles in the country depending on the size of the city. Considering this as an opportunity, elevating the priority of these modes gives travellers another private vehicle alternative, which is clean, safe, secured particularly if it is integrated with other modes and affordable for all. Non-motorised transport will occupy the prime, nonnegotiable, position in every form of urban mobility discourse and intervention. During the Conference, Awards for innovations in Urban Transport during Covid-19 were also announced and are enclosed METRO RAIL NEWS | November 2020 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN

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TENDER AWARD mandate from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

The total order inflow of the company stands at Rs 1,243.14 crore during the FY21. Net profit of Ahluwalia Contracts (India) rose 37.34% to Rs 17.95 crore in the quarter ended September 2020 as against Rs 13.07 crore d u r i n g t h e p rev i o u s q u a r t e r e n d e d September 2019.

L&T Awarded Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR First Civil Contract After it Emerged as The Lowest Bidder Larsen & Toubro recently announced that it had been awarded the contract to build the 237.1 km Package C4 of the 508.17 km Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) which will connect these two cities through 12 stations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 1.1 lakh crore (US$15 billion). It shall be noted that it is first of its kind in India.

Package C4 which is the first package to be awarded for the main-line. It represents 46.66% of the main-line, making it the longest amongst all. It runs elevated from Zaroli Village on the Maharashtra – Gujarat border to Vadodara Station through 4 stations at Vapi, Bilimora, Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat. National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) had opened financial bids from 3 firms on October 23. In the process, L&T emerged as the lowest bidder among all.

Paras Railtech Emerges as the Winner for Track-Works of Delhi Metro’s Ajronda & Sarita Vihar Depots

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Wins Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project’s Package C4 for Rs

The day started with good news for Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as it emerged as the lowest bidder for constructing the 237.1 km under Package C4 of the 508.17 km Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail also called MAHSR Bullet Train project, after the National HighSpeed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) opened financial bids submitted by 3 infrastructure development firms. The estimated cost of the package 4 was Rs 20,000 crores while the lowest bid value was Rs 24,985 crores.

Paras Railtech has emerged as the lowest bidder to supply tracks to Delhi Metro’s existing Ajronda and Sarita Vihar depots on the Violet Line (Line-6) for augmenting additional maintenance facilities as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 project.

DMRC had invited bids for this track-work contract at both depots in May 2020 with an estimated cost of Rs 22.70 crore and expected the assigned contractor to complete work in 24 months. Technical bids were opened on October 9 to reveal 3 bidders, and during technical bid evaluation Paras Railtech was the only firm that qualified to the next round of financial bid opening. The other bidders were disqualified Financial Bid Values: Paras Railtech Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 20.56 Crores

Package C4 is the largest among all as it represents 46.66% of the main-line. It starts at Maharashtra – Gujarat border to Vadodara Station and includes four stations at Vapi, Bilimora, Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat.

Ahluwalia Contracts gets contract worth Rs 530 Crores Ahluwalia Contracts (India) has secured a new contract worth around Rs 530 crores.

The company has bagged the order for construction of Mandale Depot of Mumbai Metro Rail project. It has secured the

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NHSRCL invited bids for its the project which is f inanced by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on March 15, 2019. Technical bids were opened on September 23 in which three bidders qualified for the next level.

Financial Bid Values: Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) – Rs 24,985.164 crores.

Tata Projects Ltd. – J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd. – NCC Ltd. JV – Rs 28,228.392 crores.

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. – Ircon International Ltd. – JMC Projects India Ltd. JV – Rs 36,874.706 crores.

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Paras Railtech Awarded Delhi Metro Grey Line’s Tunnel Work The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday awarded Paras Railtech with an Rs. 43.92 crore contract for constructing a 289.65- meter cut and cover tunnel (Package CC-126A) on the 1.218 km Najafgarh – Dhansa Bus Stand extension of Delhi Metro’s Grey Line. This underground

TENDER AWARD tunnel of the Phase 3 project’s Package CC126 was earlier awarded to Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd. – SUCG Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd (STEC – SUCG IN JV) in October 2017, and tunnelling breakthroughs were recorded by the team using one tunnel boring machine (TBM) on January 18 and June 26, 2019.

DMRC invited bids for this tunnel’s pending work on September 21 with an estimate of Rs 48.99 crore and opened technical bids on October 13. The duration of the work shall be four months, according to the tender document.

Financial Bid Values: Paras Railtech Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 43.92 Crores Pragati Construction Consultants – Rs. 54.81 Crores

Agra Metro Line-1’s Construction Works Worth Rs 272 Crores Set for award to Sam India Sam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd. has emerged as the lowest bidder toconstruct the 4 km Taj East Gate Station – Taj Mahal Ramp (Package AGCC-01) section of Agra Metro’s 14.25 km Line-1 according to officials of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).

This first elevated package of the 29.40 km Agra Metro Phase 1 project will consist of 3 stations at Taj East Gate, Basai and Fatehabad Road in eastern Agra. West of the ramp, the line will run underground until Shastri Nagar on GT Road, with an interchange facility at Agra College for allowing passengers to switch to the 15.40 km Line-2 (Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar).

UPMRC had invited tenders for this section’s construction in August 2020. The estimated cost of the work was kept at Rs. 290 crores with a deadline of 26 months. The technical bids were opened on October 5.

Bid Values : Sam (India) Builtwell Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 272.90 Crores URC Construction Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 301.34 Crores Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. – Rs. 355.08 Crores

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Afcons infra bags Contract Worth Rs 1011 Cr Under Package C1 of the Ahmedabad Metro AFCONS Infrastructure Limited – A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company has emerged as the lowest bidder for Package C1 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project. The financial bids after the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd also known as GMRC opened the financial bids today.

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. had invited tenders from eligible firms on January 20, 2020. After the evaluation of technical bids, the Financial bids were opened today in which Afcons emerged as the winner. The estimated cost of the bid was Rs 1017.31 Crores with a work period of 30 months (2 years 6 months) Key Tender Details TENDER NOTIFICATION No: GMRC/CONS/VDCT+STNS/PKGC1/PH2/2020 Tender Opening Date – 10/01/2020 Financial Bid Values Afcons – Rs 1011.59 Crores G.R. Infra – Rs 1086.71 Crores ITD – Rs 1052.30 Crores L&T – Rs 1057.24 Crores J. Kumar – Rs 1134.29 Crores

SAIL Wins Kanpur & Agra Metro’s Track-Work Contract

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Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has emerged as the sole bidder who has qualified the technical bid process for supplying 1620 MT of rails for the 32.385 km Kanpur Metro and 29.40 km Agra Metro‘s Phase 1 projects after officials from the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation ( U P M R C ) co m p l e t e d t e c h n i c a l b i d evaluations.

This matter makes SAIL the lowest bidder for package KNPAGT-4. The financial bid was opened on October 27. UPMRC had invited bids for this package in February 2020 with an estimated cost of Rs 11.25 crore. The duration of work shall be 12 months.

The Scope of the work includes Supply of 1620 MT Rails (UIC 60 / 60 E1, IRS-T-122009, 880 grade, Class A) for Kanpur and Agra Metro of UPMRC.

YFC Projects Wins Sarita Vihar Depot & Ramp Work of Delhi Metro YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. last week emerged as the lowest bidder to construct a new cut & cover ramp and remodel Sarita Vihar Depot (Package DC-26) on Delhi Metro’s 46.63 km Violet Line (Kashmere Gate – Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabhgarh) after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened financial bids submitted by different infrastructure companies. This work is part of the DMRC’s strategic plan to repurpose Sarita Vihar Depot for stabling and maintaining trains on the Phase 4 project‘s upcoming 20.201 km Silver Line which will connect Aerocity – Tughlakabad line in the future.

DMRC invited bids for Sarita Vihar Depot’s reconstruction in July with an estimated cost of Rs. 59.11 crore and expect the assigned contractor to complete all work within 730 days. Technical bids were opened in August which revealed 3 bidders and during technical bid evaluation, Va i b h a v C o n s t r u c t i o n’s b i d wa s disqualified.

Financial Bid Values: YFC Projects Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 52.41 Crores Dharamraj Contracts India Pvt. Ltd. – Rs. 59.84 Crores

JOB OPENING

Metro & Railway Job Openings

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Organisa on

Descrip on

Last Date

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Chennai Metro Rail

Manager/Deputy General Manager – 01 Post Chief General Manager (Electrical) / General Manager (Electrical) -01 Post

28/12/2020 23/11/2020

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC)

Assistant Manager -02 Posts Deputy General Manager -01 Post

26/11/2020 23/11/2020

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EVENT

Metro and Railway Industry Events Calender Dates

Event Name

Dates

Nov. 17-18, 2021

Intelligent Transport Conference 2021

etc Venues, 133 Houndsditch, Liverpool Street, London, UK

Nov 30-Dec 02, 2020

International Rail Forum & Conference

Prague, Czech Republic

Nov 30- Dec 02, 2020

Rail Live Conference & Exhibition

Madrid, Spain

Dec. 01-03, 2020

IT-TRANS 2020

Karlsruhe, Germany

Dec. 03-04, 2020

RAIL INDIA CONFERENCE & EXPO 2020

Hyatt Regency, Delhi, India

Dec 09 - 10, 2020

Rail Industry Meetings

Valenciennes, France

Jan 27-29, 2021

PowerGen India

Virtual

Jan 20-23, 2021

Asian Machine Tool Exhibition (AMTEX)

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Feb 23-26, 2021

bauma CONEXPO INDIA

Gurugram/ New Delhi, India

Mar. 24-26, 2021

6th Smart Cities India 2021 Expo

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Mar. 24-26, 2021

Transport India 2021 Expo

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Mar. 24-25, 2021

Geo Connect Asia 2020

Singapore

April. 27-30, 2021

InnoTrans 2020

Berlin, Germany

April 07-08, 2021

Digital Rail Maintenance 2020

Singapore

May 11-13, 2021

13th International Railway Infrastructure Exhibition - Infrarail 2020

NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Oct. 21-23, 2021

International Railway Equipment Exhibition 2021

New Delhi, India

Oct. 26-28, 2021

Intermodal Europe 2021

RAI AMSTERDAM

Oct 27-29, 2021

PowerGen India

IECC, PRAGATI MAIDAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA

Mar. 30-Apr 01, 2021

RailwayTech Indonesia 2021

Jakarta, Indonesia

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TENDER DETAILS

Location

VALUE

DEADLINE

Gujarat, India

109.23 Cr

1/12/2020

Maharashtra, India

80.46 Cr

Refer Tender Document

Karnataka, India

69.29 Cr

Refer Tender Document

Gujarat, India

40.42 Cr.

26-11-2020

Maharashtra, India

29.82 Cr.

26-11-2020

Multi State, India

13.82 Cr.

8/12/2020

Gujarat, India

6.4 Cr.

26-11-2020

Replacement Of Old Lifts At Metro Bhavan,200x Metro RailWay Officer's Quarter, Belgachia, Shyambazar And Jatin Das Park Including 10 Years All-Inclusive Maintenance.

Multi State, India

4.41 Cr.

2/12/2020

Operation & Maintenance And Annual Overhauling Of Air Conditioning Plants Installed At Kalighat And Rabindra Sarobar Stations Of Metro RailWay, Kolkata.

West Bengal, India

2.75 Cr.

18-11-2020

Cash Pick Up Arrangement By Bank Or Through Their Authorized Agency For Lifting Of RailWay Cash /Revenue, Including Coins, As Per Rbi Norms, From Twenty Four(24) Metro RailWay Stations (Noapara To Kavi Subhash) Of North South Corridor And Seven(07) Metro RailWay Stations (Salt Lake Sector V To Phoolbagan) Of East West Corridor.

West Bengal, India

2.18 Cr

24-11-2020

Construction Of Footpath And Drain Works From Kunnara Park To Petta Junction, Cross Culvert At Thykodam Station Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.

Kerala, India

2.18 Cr

25-11-2020

Construction Of Elevated Viaduct From Dead End P1 To P59 In E-W Corridor R2 Including Station Thaltej Gam, Including Western Side Transition Span Between Station And Viaduct For Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-1 Supply Of 9800 Mt 60 E1 1080 Grade Head Hardened Raisl As Per Irs T 12 2009 For Line 4 And 4 Extension Corridor Bhakti Park

Construction Of Metro Rail Depot Structures, Site Development Works, Internal Roads And Drainage Works In Depot Area At Anjanapura In Reach-4b Line Of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Corridor 1 From Sarthana Dead End (Ch: -450m) To End Of Ug Ramp (Ch: 3950m), Elevated

Corrigendum : Supply Of Fastening System For Execution Of Ballast Less Track In Line 6 Corridor From Swami Samarth Execution Of Works For Preparation Of Conceptual Designs, Tender Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Carrying Out Detailed Structural Designs, Preparation Of Construction Drawings & Preparation Of Specification Of Items & Schedule Of Quantities With Rates Etc. For Underground Construction Of Double Line/Multiple Line And Station Building Beyond Bimanbandar Yard To New Barrackpore By Cut And Cover Method Including Topographical Survey, Confirmatory SoilEngineering Exploration Including Design, Draw.....

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing And Commissioning Of Two No. Of Standard Gauge Wagons (Well Type), Carrying Capacity - 30 T For Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-I

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TENDER DETAILS

Location

VALUE

DEADLINE

Gujarat, India

1.66 Cr

7/12/2020

West Bengal, India

60.02 Lacs

23-11-2020

Kerala, India

46.8 Lacs

24-11-2020

Telangana, India

8 Lacs

23-11-2020

Kerala, India

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30-11-2020

Karnataka, India

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27-11-2020

Maharashtra, India

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26-11-2020

Maharashtra, India

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17-10-2020

Maharashtra, India

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20-11-2020

Kerala, India

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30-11-2020

Kerala, India

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30-11-2020

“Design, Engineering, Supply & Procurement, Erection, Testing, Commissioning And Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance For 5 (Five) Years For 406 Kw (Ac) Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Project On Rooftop Of Various Buildings At Two Locations (I) Site 1- Apparel Park Depot (206 Kw) And (Ii) Site 2- Gyaspur Depot (200 Kw) Of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (Gmrc) Ltd, Gujarat” Provision Of Casualty Service For Metro RailWay Hospital At 28/55, M. N. Sen Road, Chanditala, Kolkata.

Supply And Erection Of Self Supported Truss-Less Arch Roofing From Aluva To Maharaja’s College Stations Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. Entering Into Annual Maintenance Contract On Job Contract Basis For Servicing & Maintenance Of Centralized Ac Plant, Cold Rooms, Ahus, Fcus And Its Associated Equipments /Motors Etc., At Csir-Ccmb Main Campus, Opp: Habsiguda Metro RailWay Station, Uppal Road.

Preparing The Surface And Spreading The Epdm Membrane Over The Surface With Suitable Adhesive And Accessories From Aluva To Thykoodam Stations Except Jln Stadium Stations Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. Limited Project Management Consultancy (Designated Engineer) For The Civil Construction Works Of Metro Corridor From Central Silk Board Junction To Kempegowda International Airport Of Metro Rail Project Phase 2a & 2b.

Awarding Of Exclusive Train Wrapping Rights Of Nagpur Metro Trains On Reach–1 And/Or Reach - 3 Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project For A Period Of 03 Years Work For Development And Operation Of A Star Catogory , Hotel Cum Convention Centre At The Airspace Above The Zero Mile Metro Station Station Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project On Public Private Partnership Basis Licensing Of Built-Up Spaces At Khapri Metro Station, NewAirport Metro Station, Airport Metro Station, Jaiprakash Nagar Metro Station, Bansi Nagar Metro Station, Jhansi Rani Square Metro Station And Gaddi Godam Square Metro Station Of Nagpur Metro Rail Project For A Period Of 15 Years.

Preparing The Surface And Spreading The Epdm Membrane Over The Surface With Suitable Adhesive And Accessories From Aluva To Thykodam Stations Except Jln Stadium Stations Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.

Preparing The Surface And Spreading The Epdm Membrane Over The Surface With Suitable Adhesive And Accessories From Aluva To Thykodam Stations Except Jln Stadium Stations Of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd

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Supply Of 20 Kva Uninterrupted Power Supply (Ups) For Afc & Pc System Of Metro Railway, Kolkata As Per Attached Specification. Make: Numeric / Vertiv / Schneider / Apc Or Similar Type.

West Bengal, India

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24-11-2020

Supply And Installation Works (Including Fabrication) Of Signage And Graphics Including Preparation Of Shop Drawings, Final Drawings ( Including Graphics) & Co Ordination With Other Services For 5 Underground Metro Stations Of Sealdah ( Sdmh ), Esplanade ( Kesp ), Mahakaran ( Mkna ), Howrah Station ( Hwhm ), Howrah Maidan ( Hwmm ) And Intermediate Ventilation Cum Evacuation Shafts At Strand Road & Subodh Mullick Square Of Kmrcl East – West Metro Rail Project.

West Bengal, India

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27-11-2020

1). Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Corridor 1 From Sarthana Dead End ( Ch : 450m) To End If Ug Ramp ( Ch : 3950m), Elevated Viaductm Elevated Station ( 4 Station) Including Viaduct Portiuon Within The Stations And Transition

Gujarat, India

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West Bengal, India

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18-11-2020

West Bengal, India

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Karnataka, India

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Consultancy Services For Outsourcing Of Trains Operation, Maintenance Of Rolling Stock & Singalling System Last Mile Connectivity For Kanpu And Agra Project For Upmrcl Metro Rail Projects

Supply Of Air Reservoir - 100l As Per Kbi Part No. Ii73408 For Ac Rakes Of Metro Railway, Kolkata, Supply Of Air Reservoir - 150l As Per Kbi Part No. Ii73407 For Ac Rakes Of Metro Railway, Kolkata,M Supply Of Air Reservoir - 40l As Per Kbi Part No. Ii73409 For Ac Rakes Of Metro Railway, Kolkata Installation, Maintenance & Running Of Parking Lots At Four (4) Stations Of Metro Railway.

Construction Of Metro Rail Depot Structures, Site Development Works, Internal Roads & Drainage Works In Depot Area At Anjanapura In Reach-4b Line Of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2.

26-11-2020

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