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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
Govt. of India approves USD 2.2billion Semi-High Speed Rail Project between Pune and Nashik
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The Union Cabinet of Govt. of India has sanctioned the Rs 160bn ($US 2.2bn) project to construct a 235km 1676mm-gauge line between Pune and Nashik in Maharashtra state. Construction is anticipated to take 42 months from financial close, and once complete, the line will support operation of passenger trains at 200km/h with an average of 140km/h, and freight trains at 100km/h. The line will reduce journey times between the two cities to two hours compared with more than six at present and serve 87,000 daily passengers.
Maha Metro conducts trial run between Zero Mile Freedom Park – Kasturchand Park section of Nagpur Metro Phase 1
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) conducted trial run of train from Zero Mile Freedom Park to Kasturchand Park on June 2, 2021. This section is part of under-construction Reach II of Phase 1 of Nagpur Metro Rail Project. This is the first step towards making Reach II (Sitabuldi to Automotive Square) operational in December 2021.
SVR Srinivas appointed as new Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA
The Maharashtra government on June 3, 2021, appointed S V R Srinivas as the new Metropolitan Commissioner of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Srinivas takes charges from R A Rajeev, who has been superannuated on May 31, 2021, after completing the first three - month extension given by the government. Srinivas is 1991-batch IAS Officer from Andhra Pradesh cadre.
RITES submit final report on Guwahati Metro Rail Project
The Indian Railways consultancy firm RITES Limited has submitted the final Comprehensive Mobility Plan & Alternative Analysis report on the Guwahati Metro Rail project for Guwahati to the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The firm has recommended Metroneo system for the Guwahati city. Now the GMDA will send the CMP report to the Guwahati Development Department.
Ashish Saraf appointed as Country Director for Thales India
French multinational company Thales today announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as Vice-President and Country Director for India with effect from 1 June 2021. In this role, Ashish will lead the company’s India business and will be responsible for the strategic growth of Thales in the country across all of its markets, further strengthening local teams, collaborations and innovation. He succeeds Emmanuel de Roquefeuil who takes up a new role as the VP and head for Thales in the Middle East.
RITES submits DPR for Uttarakhand Metro Rail Project
A new DPR for Metro Neo has been prepared by Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Ltd. based on primary & secondary traffic data collected for the Metrolite including Topography survey and Geotechnical investigations etc. The estimated cost of proposed MetroNeo system will be Rs 1,662.8 crores. Cost estimations in this DPR are broadly based on Nashik Metro Neo DPR considering an escalation at the rate of 5% per year. The proposed Metro Neo corridors in the Dehradun city area are one from ISBT to Gandhi Park which runs north-south and another from FRI to Raipur which runs East-West.
K-RIDE accords priority status to two corridors of Bengaluru Suburban Rail project
Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) accorded priority status to two corridors viz. Corridor 2 and 4 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (Bengaluru Commuter Rail System) on June 21, 2021.
MMRDA conducts dynamic testing and trial run of train on Mumbai Metro lines 2A, 7
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) commenced dynamic testing and trial run on 20 km long priority sections of the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 2A Project (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East) on June 19, 2021.
RITES submits final DPR of Rs 10,559 crore Jammu and Srinagar Metro Projects
RITES Ltd has submitted final detailed project report of Jammu and Srinagar Metro Rail Project to the Jammu & Kashmir Metropolitan Region Development Authority on June 11, 2021.
MoU signed to use renewable energy in DelhiMeerut RRTS Corridor
With the aims to promote the use of renewal energy in the transportation sector to improve the quality of life of people, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) have signed a Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) to harness blended renewable energy for RRTS. According to MoU, NCRTC will explore possible opportunities in electric/transformative mobility, Hydrogen based economy, and other alternative sources of fuels and energy.can also be run faster than before.
Mumbai Metro One, Axis Bank and RuPay launch ‘ONE MUMBAI’ Smart Card
Mumbai Metro One, Axis Bank and RuPay today announced the launch of ‘ONE MUMBAI’ Smart Card, designed to ensure smooth contactless and cashless travel for Mumbaikars. This card is an open loop, contactless card with all in one multi-utility use for travel, e-commerce & retail spends etc. It can be used for the day-to-day shopping needs of Mumbaikars including groceries, fuel, dining, utility bills etc. apart from using it to travel in the Mumbai Metro.
Govt. of India approves extension of Delhi-Panipat RRTS to Karnal
The Union Government approved the proposal of extension of the Delhi-Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project to Karnal on June 29, 2021. This information was shared by Harayana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in a meeting on June 30, 2021.
1982-batch IRSE Officer, Satish Agnihotri has been appointed as new Managing Director of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). He has taken oven charge of Managing Director from Achal Khare, who has superannuated on June 30, 2021. Prior to appointment to NHSRCL, Satish had been retired from the post of Chairman and Managing Director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), 1982 and Master of Engineering (Structures), 1984, both from IIT, Roorkee and was conferred the distinguished Alumnus Award in 2013 by IIT, Roorkee. Agnihotri comes with more than 19 years of experience in implementation of mega rail infrastructure projects.
