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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
OPERATIONAL METRO
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Vikas Kumar takes charge of 3rd Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
1988-batch IRTS Officer & Director (Operations), Vikas Kumar assumed the charge of Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) with effect from April 1, 2022. His appointment on this post was made by Delhi Government after superannuation of Dr. Mangu Singh on March 31, 2022.
MMRDA launched metro train services on 20-km stretch of Mumbai Metro’s Line 2A & 7
After 8 years of wait, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) launched commercial services of metro trains on the 20-km elevated stretch of Mumbai Metro's Line 2A (Dahisar to Dhanukar Wadi) & Line 7 (Aarey to Dahisar) on the eve of Gudi Padwa (April 2, 2022).
Tamil Nadu Govt approves DPR of 139-km Coimbatore Metro Rail Project
The state cabinet of Tamil Nadu government has given its approval for implementation of long-awaited 139-km proposed metro rail project in Coimbatore city. On April 1, 2022, Pradeep Yadav, Managing Director, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) had given a detailed presentation of the project in the stakeholder’s meeting headed by principal secretary in presence of all stakeholders. The detailed project report (DPR) of Coimbatore Metro Rail project (nick named as Kovai Metro) was prepared by Systra MVA and RITES Limited.
NCRTC completes 90% viaduct works for DelhiMeerut RRTS Corridor
The construction of 82.15km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is going in full swing. 90% viaduct on 17km priority section completed, Five stations taking shape, train trials to begin this year. System contracts track laying progress at pace, said Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). "The Regional Rail ensures reliable solutions to the commuters by efficiently eradicating the fatigue of traveling with a whole new riding experience, aiming for enhanced quality of life," he added. First RRTS train is expected to receive in the first week of May 2022.
RVNL signs MoU with ICF Chennai for 296 CBTC compliant rakes for Kolkata Metro
Indian railways' PSU arm Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for acquiring metro coaches for the Kolkata Metro Railway project. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between RVNL and ICF on April 8, 2022, for the manufacture and acquisition of communication-based train control (CBTC) system compliant 74 metro trains (74x4 = 296 numbers coaches) for the Kolkata Metro Railway project, which is currently under execution by RVNL.
NCRTC selects PayTM as banking partner for AFC systems for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor
National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC) has selected PayTM Payments Bank Ltd as a banking partner for providing support for the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system for the Phase 1 of 82.15 km long Delhi-Meerut Semi-High Speed RRTS Corridor. The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor will allow QR Code based ticketing (digital QR & paper QR) and EMV enabled (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) open-loop contactless card ticketing based on National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standards via a contactless bank card, phone, or smartcard at RRTS stations.
Delegation from European Investment Bank reviews Kanpur Metro Rail Project
A seven-member delegation from the agency visited Kanpur Metro Rail Project on April 4, 2022 and reviewed several environmental and economic aspects of the project. They also studied and analyzed several social changes and impact which has been caused by Metro. The team praised the efforts of the Kanpur Metro team and appreciated the measures adopted in the project on every level. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) is executing metro projects in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra which are partly funded by European Investment Bank (EIB).
NHSRCL extends deadline for conducting trial run of first bullet train on Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR
The deadline for commissioning the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Bullet Train project is again rescheduled from December 2023 to August 2026. The 50-km stretch from Surat to Bilimora is expected to be completed by 2026. Due to delays acquiring land in Maharashtra, the completion deadline of the entire route has been pushed to October 2028. Now, the trials on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will be conducted on the first 50-km stretch between Bilimora and Surat in 2026. The first bullet train will run at a speed of 350kmph.
Mumbai Metro One launches eTicketing Solutions on WhatsApp Mobile App
Mumbai Metro One’s “Incubator of Innovations” has brought many first in Mass Rapid Transit Systems and all of these are centered on Commuter Experience. Ticketing products like Bank Combo Cards, Mobile QR Ticket and loyalty program – Metro Rewards are leading among them. Now, Mumbai Metro One has launched an e-ticketing facility on the WhatsApp Mobile App which is the first kind of service in the world.
India’s first underwater metro stretch likely to become operational by 2023
The construction of the country’s first underwater metro tunnel under the Hooghly river in Kolkata is underway and it is likely to become fully functional by the end of the year 2023. This underwater metro tunnel will connect metro services between Howrah and Kolkata. The 520 meters long underwater tunnel is part of the 16.6km East-West Metro Corridor of the Kolkata Metro Rail Project and it is being built under the river bed. The total length of the tunnel is 10.8 km in both directions (up & down line). This tunnel is being developed 33 meters below the riverbed by the consortium of Afcons Infrastructure Limited and Transtonnelstroy Limited.
Delhi Metro to expand Mukundpur depot capacities for Phase 4 corridors
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) is augmenting the capacity of its Mukundpur Metro Depot to cater to the additional requirements of two of its upcoming Phase 4 corridors i.e., Majlis Park to Maujpur (Extension of Pink Line) and Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Marg (Extension of Magenta Line). Some of the existing stabling lines in Mukundpur Depot will be further expanded and some new stabling lines will be added to accommodate more trains for stabling and maintenance. The Mukundpur depot currently has 24 stabling lines. Of these, 11 are being extended in length and will be used for stabling and maintenance of rolling stock of Pink Line, while the rest 13 stabling lines will cater to the needs of Magenta Line.
Techhalli Express: Bengaluru finalised routes of 5km Metro Neo System for Electronic City
Bengaluru is thinking about introducing the country's third eco-friendly electric bus system to connect Electronics City with Bangalore Metro Rail Network. The Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA) is now planning to come up with a Metro Neo system connecting two upcoming stations on Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road-Bommasandra Metro Corridor) and companies for last-mile connectivity.
Maha Govt approves 5-km underground stretch for Pune Metro Extension
The Government of Maharashtra gave its approval to extend the existing route of Pune Metro Rail Project Phase1 from Swargate to Katraj (Corridor-2A). The 5.464 km underground extension will cost Rs 3,668.04 crores and will have 3 metro stations.
Telangana Govt looking for private partner for ₹5,500 crore Hyderabad Airport Metro project
The Government of Telangana has reworked on the financial model for the proposed 30.7 km long Airport Metro Line which will connect Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad from Raidurg at Gachibowli. Now the government has decided to build the project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) modal through a private infrastructure firms at an estimated cost of about Rs5,500 crore. NVS Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited, the special purpose vehicle formed to take up the project, has said that in the light of “changed economic scenario” it was decided to tweak the ‘Concessionaire Agreement’ in vogue to offer much “better conditions” to anyone coming forward to invest and build the Airport Metro project.
Kochi Metro likely to launch Pettah-SN Junction stretch to public in June
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is likely to commission the 1.80-km-long Pettah-SN Junction stretch of the Kochi Metro Rail Project Phase 1A in June 2022 which was earlier expected in April. The civil work of this small section has been completed by KMRL itself without taking assistance from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) which was the General Consultant for Phase 1. KMRL has recently completed speed trials on this stretch and the service trial is expected to begin in the first week of May. Also, the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) may be called for a safety inspection of the stretch by the end of May. The finishing works on Vadakkekotta and SN Junction stations are being carried out, while fire safety inspection will be done in a week.
Malaysia-based SMH Rail to supply 40 coaches for Mumbai Monorail
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has awarded a Rolling Stock contract worth Rs 590 crores to the consortium comprising Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd. and SMH Rail Bhd for the procurement of 40 coaches (10 trainsets) for Mumbai Monorail. The supplier has to fulfill the sourcing of 50% local content to align with the government’s Make in India policy.
Andhra Pradesh to develop ₹14,300cr Visakhapatnam Metro project on PPP mode
Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL), an SPV formed for the implementation of metro rail projects in Andhra Pradesh state, is planning to develop a metro rail system in Visakhapatnam city on the public-private partnership modal. If things go as per the plan, then Visakhapatnam city will have a metro rail network in the next 8 to 10 years. APMRC will submit the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Visakhapatnam, which is pegged at ₹14,300 crores, to the state government for approval. As per the new DPR, the metro rail will span about 76 km, passing through the city, in four corridors. The groundwork and survey have been on since 2015, but due to some delays in both the governments, the project has slowed down. This project is part of the commitment made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014, and it is a collaborative project of both the Centre and the State Governments.
RITES submits DPR of Rs 13,500 crore Phase 3 corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail project
The Rail India Technical and Economic Service Ltd (RITES) has submitted its draft detailed project report of the first two corridors (44.65 km) of Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail project to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
