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ransport demand in most of the Indian cities has increased substantially due to increase in population as a result of both natural increase and migration from rural areas and smaller towns. Availability of motorized transport, increase in household income, and increase in commercial and industrial activities has further added to it. Unfortunately, public transport systems in Indian cities have not been able to keep pace with the rapid and substantial increase in travel demand. Rail based public transport services and wellorganized bus transport services are limited to few big cities only. Qualitatively, the available public transport services are overcrowded particularly during peak hours and involve long waiting periods. As a result, there is a massive shift towards personalized transport, specially cars and two-wheelers, and also proliferation of various types of intermediate public transport modes, such as auto-rickshaws and taxis. The increasing use of private motor vehicles in cities has been rapidly changing their modal-split structure. Motorization may have brought a higher level of mobility to the high-income segments of urban population, but its adverse impact in the form of congestion, air pollution, and traffic accidents is also substantial. Although these impacts are inherent to motorization, the excessively high level of impact faced by many Indian cities has a lot to do with the lack of effective public policy. The city cannot afford to cater only to the private cars and two-wheelers and there has to be a general recognition that without public transport in general and bus transport in particular cities would be less viable. Although rising income of the people is one of the most important reasons for change in modal-split structure, the more important reasons are to be found in the public transport system itself. Speed, service quality, convenience, flexibility and availability favor adoption of private mode as the main mode of transport. Given the opportunity, people reveal widely divergent transport preferences, but in many places city authorities favor a basic standard of public transport services. The problem of acute road congestion, rising air pollution, and a high level of accident risk faced by metropolitan cities of India is taking serious dimensions and worsening the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. Without vigorous action, this problem would intensify, as rising population over the coming decades and the goal of growing economic prosperity put more pressure on the system. Reducing traffic congestion, vehicular emission, and accident risk requires a comprehensive strategy. The main objective of such strategy should be to provide and promote sustainable high quality links for people, goods, and services to, from and within the city. Strategy should be designed in such a way that it reduces the need to travel by personalized modes and boosts public transport system. This requires not only increasingly stringent emissions standards, specifications for clean fuels, proper maintenance of in-use vehicles, optimal pricing of transport services, demand as well as supply side management measures, but also a complete overhaul of public transport system. The time has come to act now. Mamta Shah Managing Editor & CEO editor@urbantransportnews.com

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Metro & Railways Projects Metro & Mono Rail Network in India: Key Figures as on 1 st January 2019 Total Operational Network: 545.0 km • Bangalore Metro (Karnataka) – 42.3 km • Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu) – 34.56 km • Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR) – 327.0 km • Gurgaon Metro (Delhi-NCR) – 11.6 km • Hyderabad Metro (Telangana) – 46.0 km • Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan) – 9.60 km • Kochi Metro (Kerala) – 18.3 km • Kolkata Metro (West Bengal) – 27.39 km • Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh) – 8.5 km • Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) – 11.4 km • Mumbai Monorail (Maharashtra) – 8.9 km Partially Approved: 288.55 km • Agra Metro (Uttar Pradesh) – 30.0 km • Kanpur Metro (Uttar Pradesh) – 50.0 km • Meerut Metro (Uttar Pradesh) – 35.0 km • Patna Metro (Bihar) – 31.0 km • Vizag Metro (Andhra Pradesh) – 42.55 km • Dholera Metro (Gujarat) – 100.0 km

Under-construction Projects: 550.0 km • Ahmedabad Metro (Gujarat) – 39.26 km • Bangalore Metro (Karnataka) – 72.0 km • Bhopal Metro (Madhya Pradesh) – 27.87 km • Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu) – 40.0 km • Delhi Metro (Delhi-NCR) – 52.0 km • Gurgaon Metro (Delhi-NCR) – 7.0 km • Hyderabad Metro (Telangana) – 55.0 km • Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan) – 2.5 km • Indore Metro (Madhya Pradesh) – 31.55 km • Kochi Metro (Kerala) – 8.0 km • Kolkata Metro (West Bengal) – 16.5 km • Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh) – 14.4 km • Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) – 44.5 km • Mumbai Monorail (Maharashtra) – 10.64 km • Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra) – 38.0 km • Navi Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) – 11.1 km • Noida Metro (Delhi-NCR) – 29.7 km • Pune Metro (Maharashtra) – 31.25 km

High Speed Rail, Rapid Rail (RRTS) & Freight Corridor (DFCC) Projects in India High Speed Rail Projects • Diamond Quadrilateral – 6750 km (Feasibility study not yet completed) • Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR – 534 km (Under construction) • Chennai-Mysore HSR – 435 km (Feasibility study report prepared) • Delhi-Amritsar HSR – 450 km (Pre-feasibility study is in progress) • Mumbai-Howrah HSR – 1968 km (Under planning) RRTS Projects • Delhi-Meerut RRTS – 82.0 km (Under construction) • Delhi-Panipat RRTS – 103 km • Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS – 164 km Dedicated Freight Corridor Projects • Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor – 1856.0 km (Under construction) • Western Dedicated Freight Corridor – 1504.0 km (Under construction)

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018 Metro & Railways • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Puri inaugurates 11th edition of Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo in Nagpur [Nov 2, 2018] Private operators can also run metro trains on Delhi Metro track: MoHUA [Nov 7, 2018] Japan is committed to making the bullet train project in India a reality: Shinzo Abe [Nov 10, 2018] Mumbai gets Rs.65000 crore for enhancement of suburban railway in City [Nov 12, 2018] Train 18 is ready for speed test trials, leaves from ICF Chennai [Nov 12, 2018] Piyush Goyal conducts review meeting on innovative Freight Convoy initiative [Nov 15, 2018] Chinese Railway Company CRCC shows interest to run Monorail in Shimla [Nov 18, 2018] PM Modi inaugurates Escort Mujesar-Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) section [Nov 19, 2018] Centre approves DPR worth Rs 17,800 crores for Patna Metro Rail project [Nov 20, 2018] Indian Railways changes plan of Nagpur-Bilaspur High Speed Rail project [Nov 22, 2018] BEML bags Rolling Stock contract worth Rs.3,015 crores for Mumbai Metro corridor [Nov 23, 2018] Railway Board receives feasibility report of Chennai-Mysore High Speed Rail project [Nov 23, 2018] MMRDA approves DPRs of three new metro lines Metro-10, Metro-11 and Metro-12 [Nov 24, 2018] Gr. Noida Authority prepares proposal to connect Greater Noida West with metro rail [Nov 25, 2018] InnoRail 2018: Germany shows interests to help India for semi-high speed trains [Nov 26, 2018] Bangalore Metro launches third 6-coach train, construction of Phase-2 delayed [Nov 26, 2018] Centre to approve 18000 crores Delhi to Mumbai and Howrah Semi HSR project soon [Nov 28, 2018] Indian Railways to build campus for India’s first Rail University in Pipaliya [Nov 29, 2018] RITES delivers S-13 series 13-coaches DMU to Sri Lanka within project timeline [Nov 29, 2018] Hyderabad Metro starts trial run in Ameerpet-Hitech City section [Nov 30, 2018] NHSRC to issue highest valued tenders for first high-speed rail project from January [Nov 30, 2018] UAE plans undersea high-speed rail project between Dubai and Mumbai [Dec 1, 2018] India’s first engineless Train 18 completes trial test at 180 kmph successfully [Dec 3, 2018] Delhi Govt launches common mobility card ‘ONE’ for buses and metro trains [Dec 4, 2018] MMRDA calls bid to install solar systems at Mumbai Monorail stations [Dec 4, 2018] Lucknow Metro to start trial run on Charbagh-Munshipulia and TP Nagar-Airport routes [Dec 5, 2018] Indian Railways signs an MoU with Madame Tussauds Wax Museum to foster tourism [Dec 5, 2018] Indian Railways to invest Rs1 lakh crores in redevelopment of 400 stations. (05/12/2018) NCRTC board approves Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS corridor worth Rs 24975 crores [Dec 6, 2018] French firm Alstom delivers ‘Make in India’ train to Sydney Metro [Dec 7, 2018] Gr. Noida Authority approves Noida Metro Phase 2 ahead of opening of Aqua Line [Dec 8, 2018] Alstom signs signallling, PSD & Telecom contract of Mumbai Metro Line-3 [Dec 8, 2018] Maharashtra Govt approves Rs55000 crores Mumbai Urban Transport Project-3A [Dec 10, 2018] ICF launches luxury Mainline EMU for intercity public transport [Dec 11, 2018] NCRTC to start work of Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS corridor from March 2019 [Dec 11, 2018] Indian Railways to roll out 10 more engine-less ‘Train 18′ series trains [Dec 12, 2018] Delhi Metro becomes the world’s seventh busiest metro rail network [Dec 12, 2018] Indian Railways to finalise ten new routes to start operation of Train-18 [Dec 12, 2018] UD Secretary urges to promote indigenous technology in Urban Public Transport [Dec 15, 2018] Land acquisition for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor starts [Dec 15, 2018] Delhi Metro seeks Rs2000 crores fund through PPP for Phase-IV project [Dec 16, 2018] MMRDA terminates Mumbai Monorail contracts with L&T-Scomi Engg JV [Dec 17, 2018] BEML submits a request for indigenization of 60 Bullet train coaches [Dec 17, 2018] IRSDC signs MoU with State Bank of India for Project Financing [Dec 18, 2018] PM Modi unveils three new metro corridors in Maharashtra [Dec 18, 2018] Delhi Govt approves Phase-IV project of Delhi Metro worth Rs 46,800 crores [Dec 19, 2018] DMRC invites bid for private operation of metro trains on Delhi Metro tracks [Dec 20, 2018] NCRTC plans to interconnect all three RRTS corridors with Rapid Rail [Dec 21, 2018] DMRC seeks permission from DHC to run Mini Buses for last mile connectivity [Dec 22, 2018]

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Govt. of India plans to bring more high speed rail projects in India [Dec 22, 2018] Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV will be much different from Phase-I, II & III projects [Dec 22, 2018] JICA extends ODA loan of Rs 20,196 crores for Chennai Metro Phase-II [Dec 22, 2018] Delhi Metro completes 16 years of dedicated services, wins heart of Delhiites [Dec 24, 2018] NHSRC to recruit over 3,500 people for India’s first High Speed Rail Project [Dec 24, 2018] PM Modi dedicates Bogibeel bridge to the nation, flags off first passenger train [Dec 25, 2018] Second TBM breakthrough for Mumbai Metro 3 corridor at SEEPZ station [Dec 26, 2018] Delhi Metro loses over 80 million passengers in a year: Annual Report [Dec 26, 2018] Delhi Metro ties up with Uber and Ola to facilitate last mile connectivity [Dec 27, 2018] NITI Aayog approves Mumbai Urban Transport Project-3A [Dec 28, 2018] AMRC likely to start construction work of Vizag Metro in February 2019 [Dec, 28, 2018] Mumbai Metro One launches loyalty programme ‘Metro Rewards’ for commuters [Dec 28, 2018] Train 18 launch date deferred, may launch in January 2019 [Dec 28, 2018] Patna Metro likely to get clearance from PIB, project cost reduced to 4.5 crores [Dec 29, 2018] Dehradun Light Metro mobility plan ready, routes and fares decided [Dec 30, 2018] Delhi Metro to opens Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 section for public [Dec 31, 2018]

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Supreme Court of India banes old petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR [Nov 2, 2018] Delhi CM Kejriwal gifts Signature Bridge to Delhiites ahead of Diwali [Nov 4, 2018] Orrisa CM Patnaik flags off ‘Mo Bus’ services to boost intercity travel in smart city [Nov 8, 2018] Electric bus trial with the first panic button is successful in Uttarakhand [Nov 11, 2018] PM Modi inaugurates first Multi-Model Terminal on river Ganga in Varanasi [Nov 12, 2018] Mahindra Electric inaugurates new E-Mobility plant with +ME and launches Mahindra Treo [Nov 15, 2018] Delhi Govt to run two more electric buses under the pilot project [Nov 17, 2018] IRSDC develops Surat Railway Station as Multi Model Transport Hub [Nov 20, 2018] NTPC signs MoU with cab companies for electric vehicle charging structure [Nov 21, 2018] City Transport Directorate starts survey to run Electric Buses in Varanasi [Nov 22, 2018] Major reforms in Transport sector to benefit citizens and reduce pollution [Nov 27, 2018] Delhi Govt. begins trial run of second electric bus on TMS Route [Nov 28, 2018] Delhi Govt releases draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2018, seeks public comments [Nov 28, 2018] Delhi Govt. to float tender for 1000 low floor electric buses in January [Dec 1, 2018] Luxembourg to be first country in the world to introduce free public transport [Dec 8, 2018] Andhra Govt signs MoU with KIA Motors India to promote E-mobility [Dec 8, 2018] Mahindra Electric signs MoU with SmartE to make electric mobility more accessible [[Dec 12, 2018] Google launches service like Ola, know auto rickshaw routes and fare on Map [Dec 12, 2018] Govt of India issues SOP for acceptance of Transport related information [Dec 19, 2018] Tata Power to set up 1,000 Electric Vehicle charging points in Delhi-NCR [Dec 19, 2018] EV Expo 2018: Main focus on design & quality instead of battery capacity [Dec 24, 2018]

Water Transport • • •

German State Secretary promises to expedite Kochi Water Metro project [Dec 30, 2018] Kochi Metro to launch India’s first Water Metro for public in January 2019 [Dec 30, 2018] Kerala Govt to recommend Centre to include Kochi Water Metro under FAME [Dec 31, 2018]

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India's first flying taxis may take off in Mumbai [Nov 1, 2018]

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Delhi Metro: Delhi Government approves Phase-IV project worth Rs.46,845 crores Highlights of Delhi Metro Phase-IV project • • • • • • •

he much-awaited PhaseIV project of the Delhi Metro finally received the approval of the Delhi Government. There will be six corridors in the Delhi Metro Phase IV project: RithalaBawana-Narela, Janakpuri WestRK Ashram, MukundpurMaujpur, Inderlok-Indraprastha, Aero City-Tughlakabad and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block.

Maujpur. 4. Among the projects chosen in Phase IV are: • Rithala-Bawana-Narela (21.73 km, elevated), • Janakpuri West - RK Ashram (28.92 km, 21.18 km elevated), • Mukundpur-Maujpur (12.54 km, elevated), • Inderlok-Indraprastha (12.58 km, underground), • Aero City-Tughlakabad (20.2 km, 5.58 km elevated), • Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block (7.96 km, 5.89 km elevated).

Here are 11 (eleven) things to know about Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project: 1. The 103-km-long Phase IV project with six corridors will connect far-flung areas of the capital. 2. Delhi Metro Phase IV will have 79 stations and nearly 20 interchange points. 3. In a first, the Delhi government has also decided to construct elevated roads under three metro corridors—RithalaBawana-Narela, Janakpuri WestRK Ashram and Mukundpur-

5. The phase IV project will take Delhi Metro’s total network to 454 km, and is likely to be completed by 2024. 6. Construction work for Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project is estimated to cost around Rs 45,000 crore, of which the Delhi government will pay its share of Rs 9,707 crore. 7. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) expects to start work on all the six corridors as soon as it receives approval from the Centre. 8. Elevated roads on RithalaBawana - Narela, Janakpuri

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Name: DMRC Phase-IV Length: 103.93 km Total Stations: 79 65.43% Elevated, 34.57% Underground Lines: 6 (2 New, 4 Extns) Project Cost: INR 46,845 Crores Project deadline: 2024 Funding Pattern: 20% GoI, 20% Delhi Govt., 60% Loan

West - RK Ashram and Mukundpur - Maujpur routes would be constructed by the DMRC and the entire cost would be borne by the Delhi government, deputy CM Manish Sisodia said. 9. Delhi CM Kejriwal said once operational, this would boost public transport and reduce pollution in the city. 10. The Phase IV project had become a bone of contention between the Delhi Government and the Central Government as the former did not give its final nod to the project, even after approving it in principle in February 2016. 11. First the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will be given responsibility of contraction of Roads along the corridors under the Phase-IV project. ***

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RRTS Project: NCRTC board approves DPR of Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS corridor The 106 km corridor will connect Sarai Kale Khan to Alwar in 70 minutes Highlights of Delhi–Gurugram-SNB RRTS corridor • Project Name: Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS • Length: 106 km • Stations: 16 Stations • Journey Time: 70 minutes • Project Cost: INR 24975 Crores • Project deadline: 2023 • Daily Ridership: 8.5 Lakh • Funding pattern: 20% GoI, 20% States and 60% through soft loan • Rolling Stock: 9 coaches train • Train Speed: 160 km per hour

he NCRTC Board, chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, in its meeting held on 6th December 2018, has approved the DPR (Detailed Project Report) of Delhi - Gurugram - SNB (Shahjahanpur - Neemrana Behror Urban Complex) RRTS corridor. One of the three RRTS corridors prioritized for implementation, Delhi – Gurugram - Alwar is planned to be implemented in three stages. In stage I, Delhi – Gurugram – Rewari – SNB Urban Complex will be constructed. In Stage II, it will be extended from SNB Urban Complex to Sotanala and in Stage III, SNB Urban Complex to Alwar will be constructed. The 106 km long, DelhiGurugram-SNB corridor will be elevated for about 71 km (11 stations), the remaining 35 km (5 stations) will be constructed

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underground, mostly in Delhi & Gurugram. This corridor will converge with other RRTS corridors in Sarai Kale Khan and will be interoperable, facilitating commuters’ movement from one corridor to another without the hassle of changing trains. Similarly, with an intent to incentivise the use of Public Transport, Delhi-Gurugram-SNB corridor will be seamlessly integrated with other modes of transport in NCR. RRTS trains with design speed of 180 kmph, operation speed of 160 kmph and average speed of 100 kmph will be available at a frequency of every 5-10 minutes. The infrastructure is being designed for up to 9 coaches train. This RRTS smart line will pass through the urbanized and industrialized areas of Haryana and connect Delhi airport with the RRTS network, increasing the overall productivity of NCR. The corridor will strengthen the regional transport infrastructure

by providing a fast, safe, comfortable and reliable mobility option to the residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Rewari, Manesar, Daruheda, Bawal and nearby areas. Once constructed, the corridor is expected to bring down the travel time between SKKSNB in less than 70 minutes (106 km). The daily ridership on this corridor is estimated to be 8.5 Lakhs in 2025. The corridor is planned to be constructed in about 5 years’ time excluding 1 year of preconstruction activities at a base construction cost of INR 24,975 crore, funded by Government of India (20%), concerned State Governments (20%) and bilateral/multilateral funding agencies (60%). ***

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HSR Project: Germany submits feasibility study report for the 435 km Chennai-Mysore High Speed Rail corridor Highlights of ChennaiBangalore - Mysore HSR • • • • • • •

ravel time between Chennai and Mysore will be cut down by more than five hours by 2030 if the Railway Board approves a plan for a high-speed rail network between the two cities proposed by the German government. The feasibility study for the 435 km route was submitted to Ex-Chairman Railway Board Ashwani Lohani by German Ambassador Martin Ney in November last year. The report envisages covering the 435 km distance with a maximum speed of around 320 kmph resulting in an overall reduction in time between Chennai and Mysore from the present seven hours to two hour and twenty minutes. The report states that the estimated infrastructure cost of the project to be around ₹1 lakh crore and an additional cost of ₹150 crore for rolling stock.

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According to the German report, the route - Chennai-ArakkonamBangalore-Mysore - will be 85% elevated and have 11% tunnels. It will reduce travel time between Chennai and Bangalore by 100 minutes and between Bangalore and Mysore by 40 minutes. While the report has suggested that India integrate its existing conventional railway line with the high-speed line instead of a dedicated highspeed corridor in order to not only reduce costs but also minimise land acquisition issues, the Railway Board rejected the plan stating that India’s present network was too over-saturated and complicated for this. The report has stated that after a planning period of three years and a construction period of nine years, the route will be operational by 2030. Other routes on which feasibility studies are being conducted include New Delhi-Mumbai, MumbaiChennai, Delhi-Kolkata, DelhiNagpur and Mumbai-Nagpur.

Project Name: Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysore High Speed Rail corridor Length: 435 km Stations: 89% elevated, 11% tunnel Journey Time: 140 min. Project Cost: INR 100,150 Crores Project deadline: 2030 Train Speed: 320 kmph

“The proposal is an exciting one and we are reviewing it at the moment. The Germans studied both mixed modes and dedicated mode and we decided that a detailed study of dedicated mode was more viable. We are expecting that we will be able to ground some passengers from airlines when they see that the travel time has been reduced so drastically. Unless one lives near to the airport, trains will be faster than airlines once this kind of high speed rail network is introduced”, said Ashwani Lohani. ***

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Train 18: 10 unique facts about Indian Railways’ 1st engine-less 160 kmph train Main highlights of the Train 18 • • • • • • • •

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ndian Railways is all set to roll out its first-ever engineless inter-city train set that will replace the premium Shatabdi Express trains on the rail network. Being manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, Train 18 will be a unique train that will mark a new era in travel technology for Indian Railways. The all airconditioned chair car train will have of executive and nonexecutive coaches. From Wifi, onboard entertainment, GPSbased passenger information systems to comfortable seats, diffused LED lighting, fully sealed gangways, continuous windows and zero-discharge biovacuum toilets – Train 18 will boast of several passengerfriendly features. The selfpropelled Train 18 will do away with the need to attach locomotives to haul the train. Just like metro trains, this too will have driving cabins at both ends, a fact that will save crucial time

that is required for locomotive reversal. As Indian Railways looks to introduce Train 18, we take a look at 10 unique facts that every railway passenger would appreciate:1. First engine-less train: While many of us have seen engine-less trains (metro trains in cities), this is for the first time that Indian Railways will introduce a self-propelled train for inter-city travel. The self-propulsion technology will also allow for faster acceleration and deceleration, hence reducing the total journey time. The use of this self-propulsion technology for larger distances is a leap for Indian Railways which will treat Train 18 as a prototype for future trains as well. While Train 18 will be LHB-platform AC chair car train, eventually Indian Railways is looking to introduce aluminium bodied train sets as well for long distance travel. The experiment with Train 18 will serve to be a

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Name: Derived from the target year 2018 Concept: November 2016 Sanction: April 2017 Design & Manufacturing time: 18 months Manufacturer: ICF Chennai, Indian Railways No. of coaches: 16 No. of Locomotive: Nil Maximum Speed: Trial-180 kmph, Operational Speed-160 kmph, Potential- 200 kmph Cost: INR 97 Crores Colour: Sport While

stepping stone in the direction of the future of train travel in India. 2. Made in record time: According to ICF GM Sudhanshu Mani, Train 18 has been designed and developed in a record time of 18-20 months. “Any manufacturer around the world takes around 3 years to design and develop a new train, but we got the project from the Railway Board in March 2017 and then set about to first design and then make this train set. It was a new learning for us to integrate self-propulsion systems on an inter-city train,” Sudhanshu Mani has said. 3. Semi-high speed travel: As India looks to introduce its first bullet train in 2022, Train 18 will look to accelerate introduction of semi-high speed travel in Indian Railways. While India’s fastest train, Gatimaan Express, already clocks a speed of www.urbantransportnews.com

COVER STORY ◆ 160 kmph, with Train 18 set to replace Shatabdi Express trains on key routes, and track upgradation underway, soon several trains may be able to run at 160 kmph. 4. Automatic doors with sliding footsteps: While automatic doors on Indian Railways trains were introduced on the Tejas Express, this is for the first time that the doors will also have sliding footsteps that will open when the train reaches the platform. These sliding footsteps will make boarding and deboarding the train simpler for passengers. 5. European-style seats: According to an ICF official, Train 18 will have European style seats. “The frames for Train 18 seats will be of European-style, making them more firm and durable,” the official told Financial Express Online. These seats will not only be more comfortable, but will also have better finish, the official said.

coach of Train 18 will have a mini-pantry with heating chambers for food and refrigerating units for beverages. However, the one key difference would be that the equipment used for heating and chilling food and beverages would be of better quality, making for uniformly warmer and colder beverages for passengers.

6. ‘Make in India’ train at half the cost of import: ICF claims that the ‘Make in India’ Train 18 is being manufactured at approximately half the cost of a similar imported train set. In recent interview with Media, Shudhanshu Mani said that the average per coach cost would be around Rs 6 crore. He is of the view that once mass production of Train 18 starts this will come closer to Rs 5 crore per coach.

9. Disabled-friendly spaces: Some coaches of Train 18 will have spaces to park wheelchairs, making the new train set disabled friendly – a noteworthy step by Indian Railways.

7. White-coloured train: Train 18 is sport white paint, with some coloured vinyl strips/bands. The final colour scheme is in works and will be decided soon.

10. Train 18 to replace India’s fastest Shatabdi: In an interaction with reporters, ex-Chairman Railway Board Ashwani Lohani said that Train 18 will likely replace India’s fastest Shatabdi Express train that runs on the Delhi-Bhopal route. But the after trial between Allahabad and New Delhi, it has been decided that the first Train 18 will run between New DelhiVaranasi route.

8. Swanky pantry: Like the Shatabdi Express trains, each

Here is a look at the minds behind the India’s first

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engineless fastest speed indigenously built Train 18•

Sudhanshu Mani, 60 (Former GM, ICF Chennai)

He conceived the idea of the train set, secured Railway Board’s approval and built it in a record 18 months. Son of a railway officer, Mani was selected for metallurgical engineering at IIT Kanpur. But the Lucknow boy chose to do a mechanical engineering from the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Jamalpur, Bihar. His nine years at Indian Railways’ Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) helped him conceive a state-of-the-art transporter like Train 18. Mani retired as a general manager on December 31, 2018. •

Shubhranshu, 55, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, ICF

He played vital role in execution of the project and timely delivery and execution of project. A cadre of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers

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◆ COVER STORY (IRSME), he joined the railways in 1985. Hailing from Patna, Shubhranshu travelled extensively in Europe and the United States for training and technical collaboration. Besides supervising the rollout of Train 18, he looks after Integral Coach Factory’s export venture; shipping trains and coaches to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and some African countries. •

Debi Prasad Dash, 55, Chief Design Engineer-Electrical

Das has played major role in execution of the project and timely delivery. He is a 1987batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE). The native of Odisha’s Jaspur district can speak fluent Tamil given his 23-year stint in Tamil Nadu. He and his team of nine electrical designers ensured Train 18’s high pickup: touching a speed of 160 km per hour in just 182 seconds.

Sudhanshu Mani, former GM, ICF Chennai

A cadre of the IRSME’s 1991 batch, Pradhan is from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Before joining the railways, he did short stints in two state-run companies; NTPC and ONGC. Pradhan is currently handholding workshop supervisors for manufacturing the second and third sets of Train 18. ***

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S Srinivas, 54, Chief Design Engineer Mechanical

Sriniwas led a team of 50 engineers to design the train 18’s various parts. A 1986-batch IRSME officer, Srinivas, who is from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, was first posted in Assam. A masters in mechanical engineering from IIT Kharagpur, his seven-year innings at RDSO gave him enough exposure on high-end train technology. His team is presently working on a design of a Train 18 variant for the Rajdhani Express. •

Manish Pradhan, 50, chief workshop engineerfurnishing

He played vital role in Workshop management and train’s internal furnishing.

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ICF Chennai Fact Sheet Set up in 1955, ICF Chennai has produced more than 60,000 coaches and 500 design variants. Here are the number of coaches ICF has rolled out in the last five years• 2013-14: 1,620 coaches • 2014-15 1,622 coaches • 2015-16: 1,704 coaches • 2016-17: 2,277 coaches • 2017-18: 2,503 coaches

The introduction of Train 18 is a significant step towards modernisation of the Railways and gives a boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Take a sneak peek into this revolutionary train that is set to redefine train travel in India. -----Piyush Goyal Hon’ble Minister of Railways & Coal, Govt. of India

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YEAR REVIEW ◆

Year Review 2018: 545 km of Metro Rail lines are operational in 10 cities About 750 km of metro rail systems and 373 km of Rapid Rail Transit Systems (RRTS) are under planning in various cities City wise Metro Rail Network as on 01.01.2019 • • • • • • • • • •

he Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of India has shared yearend review report for 2018 and summarized the development activities carried out in Urban Transport sector in 2018. Metro Lines Commissioned /Operational At present, about 545 km of Metro Rail lines are operational in 10 cities i.e. Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Gurugram. Since May 2014 to till date, about 296 Kms of metro rail lines have been commissioned in Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Gurugram. In 2018, about 120 km of metro rail lines have been commissioned in Delhi & NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai.

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Metro Projects approved Since May, 2014, 13 new metro projects with a total length of about 248 km at a total cost of Rs. 68,021 crore have been approved for Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Lucknow, Chennai Extension, Pune, Delhi Metro Extensions, Noida – Greater Noida, Bhopal and Indore. In 2018 itself, 3 new projects with a length of about 66 Kms at a total cost of Rs. 16,408 crore have been approved for Bhopal, Indore and Delhi Metro Extn from Noida City Centre to Noida Sector 62. Metro Inauguration Delhi Metro extension from Mundka to Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh (11.18 Km), Escort Mujesar to Raja Nahar Singh Balalbhgarh (3.205 km) and Lajpat Nagar to Mayur Vihar Pocket-I (9.7 km) was inaugurated during 2018. Around 650 km of metro rail projects are at various stages of implementation in Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai,

Delhi: 327.0 km Hyderabad: 46.0 km Bengaluru: 42.3 km Chennai: 34.56 km Kolkata: 27.39 km Mumbai: 20.3 km Kochi: 18.3 km Gurugram: 11.6 km Jaipur: 9.6 km Lucknow: 8.5

Kochi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Nagpur,Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Noida, Bhopal, and Indore. About 750 km of metro rail systems and 373 km of Rapid Rail Transit Systems (RRTS) are under planning in various cities. In order to promote “Make in India” and indigenization of various metro rail system, standard specification of rolling stock, signaling system, electrical & electromechanical metro rail components, and civil engineering structures have been issued. Further, eligibility criteria for procurement of rolling stocks have also been issued. I-Metros (Indian Metro Rail Organisations’ Society) – a platform to exchange ideas, pooling of knowledge and sharing of experience, best practices, innovations etc. among the Indian metro rail companies to nurture excellence in performance was launched in March 2018.

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YEAR REVIEW ◆

Year Review 2018: Know some mindblowing achievements of Indian Railways Highlights • Tab for TTEs • UTS App • Aerodynamic Engine • Food on Track • USTAD Robot • Train 18 • Free Wi-Fi • Bio-Toilets facility • Beautification • Ramayana Express • BOBYN wagon • Rail University • 12000 HP eLocomotive • dLoco to eLoco • Bogibeel Bridge

ndian Railways, which is not just the name of the dynamic network, but also one of the highest paying jobs in the country. Indian Railways is such a system in which any kind of pleasure facilities are added, it is rare. The previous governments had invested millions of rupees to make this system better, but how much improvement has been made in the railway, we all saw it. But the basic reforms we have seen in the last 4.5 years have not been done by any government in such a short time so far. In the leadership of Union Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, Indian Railways has worked to improve the rail travel by incorporating both modernity and culture. Efficiency, effectiveness and better convenience are the three most important pillars of quality of any item or service. Goyal has

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experimented with positive changes while keeping the equal focus on three and all his experiments have been successful. They can also be said to be the minister of Narendra Modi cabinet, who always strive to do some innovation. The list of such works is very long, but we will discuss some such works that have seen this year. 1.”Tab” for Train Ticket Examiners (TTEs) Railways have now started providing “tabs” for their work to TTE, which will help in reallotment of vacant berths and seats rapidly. This device will be connected directly to the railway server and will immediately notify TTE if any traveler’s reservation is canceled or the passenger fails to board the train. Depending on the information received, empty seats can be allocated to passengers with the waiting list. This is a major change that will make the travelers very much. Together, the

revenue of the Railways will also increase. 2. Unreserved ticket booking via UTS App The UTS App of Railways provides the facility to purchase unsecured tickets online. Now passengers will not have to wait in long queues to book unreserved tickets. Applying for the ticketing process and downloading the registration. After registration, the user is given a user-id and password, which can be used to log in and book the ticket. This is a good use of technology which reflects the innovative thinking of the Union Railway Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal. The more facilities the railway passengers will get, the better their journey will be, and this is understood by Mr. Piyush Goyal. 3. The country’s first “aerodynamic and ergonomic” engine

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◆ YEAR REVIEW Indian Railways got its first ‘aerodynamic and ergonomic engine’ this year. Built by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, this engine has the ability to run at speeds of 200 kilometers per hour. It will be used in trains like Rajdhani Express, Gatiman Express, and Shatabdi Express. With its speed capacity, it is also capable of energy efficient and stable operation. It is like the rail network running abroad, India has the vision to provide a better network which has landed on the ground. Under the ‘Make in India‘ initiative, the first indigenous aerodynamic train engine that is capable of getting 200 km per hour is ready. Today, the great freedom fighter is very happy to tell me on the birthday of Deshbandhu that it has been constructed in Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal. 4. E-Catering Service – “Food on track” Indian Railways has also introduced e-catering service, which the passengers can use during their travel by selecting their own food from a wide range of menus. The person has to log on to the e-catering website or food on track app and enter his PNR number and then choose food from the menu. Passengers can order food through call or SMS too. E-Catering also offers online payment as well as the option of cash on delivery. This service has helped in getting clean food from many types of restaurants and food chain of travelers. This e-catering service is an innovative effort of the Railways to provide clean and nutritious food. 5. Undergraduate Surveillance through Artificial Intelligence Assisted Droids (USTAD): Railways have prepared an Artificial Intelligence Robot to

secure the journey while eliminating human mistakes. This robot will go below the rail engine and send pictures of under-gear to the engineers who will repair it. This robot has been named Ustad. Ustad means under-gear surveillance through Artificial Intelligence Assisted Droids (USTAD). It checks the engine and coaches through HD cameras and sends them to the engineers in real time through WiFi. Its camera can rotate 360 ° horizontal and 120 ° vertical. It has been built in 4 months in which Rs. 2 lakh has been spent. It transmits the images of the engine and the coach to the big screen so that the engineers know the better position of the engine and coach. The goal is to use it in all zones.

burden on the Railways, but it will provide a better facility to those who travel in the train. That was the kind of passengers who traveled by rail.

Train-18, India’s first selfpropelled or engine-free train was unveiled this year. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai has 16 airconditioned coaches in indigenously developed hi-tech, energy efficient train. The trial run of the train was successful and it got approval for the commercial run. During the trial run, it has achieved the top speed of 180 km per hour. It is a milestone in the modernization of the railway, which is as commendable as it is, is less. This will not only reduce the extra

modern India. Better travel with better network is always a different experience. Now passengers will not have an urge for internet network. In just 4 years, this change tells a lot. By the next year, we aim to provide free Wi-Fi at all railway stations in the country.

7. Free Wi-Fi at Railway Stations Where some people have just been promising free Wi-Fi, the Modi government has fulfilled it and they have shown it. Railways have started providing free Wi-Fi services in many trains and railway stations. So far, only some trains and railway stations have Wi-Fi access, but the Railways is planning to ensure that the services are expanded in all trains soon. The purpose of the project is to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to the passengers along with the running trains as well as railway stations. In today’s modern world, you can not take the right of better connectivity with the 6. India’s first engine-less train passengers and Piyush Goyal has understood this from the youth of (Train 18)

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8. A glimpse of clean India in the trains and at Stations Several trains have been renovated for the better travel experience. According to the government, Railways has set up more than one lakh bio-toilets in trains till 2018. www.urbantransportnews.com

YEAR REVIEW ◆ These bio-toilets have helped in making trains more clean but have also helped keep the tracks clean. Several trains have been decorated with Madhubani painting to promote local art and culture. At the same time, coaches have been beautified, so that they look clean and tidy. 9. Revival of the railway stations In addition to the trains, many railway stations have also been refurbished with wall paintings and murals. This beautification of the stations is a part of the Government’s clean India initiative. According to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, 65 railway stations have been made so far this year. It directly states that efforts have been made to improve the railway stations by giving proper respect to local artists. Surely for this thinking, Piyush Goyal and his team deserve the congratulations. It’s also saving money, and even better results are coming out.

10. Introduction of Ramayana Express Indian Railways has launched the Ramayana Express in November this year. The main points associated with Lord Ram are included in the train. During the visit, in 16 days, travelers will have the opportunity to see the important places spread throughout India and Sri Lanka. For pilgrims, this train is a gift and can now visit important places mentioned in the Ramayana. This is a major step towards the goal of re-establishing the traditional tradition. Travelers will not only know the greatness of India but also the character of Ramayana, which still teaches young generation of India to discharge moral values, they will also be alive.

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11. Special arrangement to make new tracks faster Construction of railway tracks is now being done so fast, which had never happened before. In fact, the first BOBYN wagon used for ballasting on the railway track from one place to another, sometimes due to their availability, due to their availability, a new ‘Jugaad’ has been found. During the project to double the Hajipur-Bachbhara line, tractors running on fourwheeler wheels are being used. With this, the work of ballasting is not only fast but also at a lower cost.

12. Set up of first Rail and Transportation University in Vadodara The Indian Railways has set up Country’s first and world’s third transportation university ‘National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)’ in Vadodara of Gujarat in this year. The University has started running over five courses from September 5. The first transportation university exclusively dedicated to courses specializing in railways like BBA Transportation Management and B.Sc Transportation Technology will not only prove to be a hotbed for employment opportunities but it will also create new jobs in the railway sector. This would lead to the development and will serve as a major push for the ‘Make In India’ policy of the Railways Ministry. Job creation is also anticipated to get rid of the current economic slump.

locomotive into electric will further our aim to become the world’s largest electrified rail network. The electric locomotive was developed jointly by the ALSTOM and Indian Railways at Madhepura facility in Bihar.

14. Conversion of Diesel Locomotive into an Electric One In yet another achievement, railways converted a diesel locomotive into an electric one – a feat delivered for the first time in the world – as part of its efforts to completely electrify the broad gauge network. What was important was that the conversion enhanced the power of the locomotive from 2600 horsepower (hp) to 5000 horsepower and also saved railways money.

15. The opening of Asia’s second largest rail-cum-road Bogibeel Bridge There has been unprecedented thrust on infrastructure creation, with the completion of the longdelayed Bogibeel Bridge, India’s longest road-cum-rail bridge connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Asia’s second longest bridge was commissioned in Assam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Christmas Day, 16 years after it had been inaugurated. The operationalization of the bridge has 13. Commissioning of first cut down travel time between state-of-the-art 12000 HP Tinsukia in Assam and Naharlagun Electric Locomotive in Arunachal Pradesh by around 10 This year also saw the hours. commissioning of the first stateof-the-art 12,000 HP electric *** locomotive to help power green and clean railways. The world’s first ever conversion of a diesel January 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

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Year Review 2018: 100 Smart Cities selected in four rounds based on all India competition

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nder the Smart Cities Mission, 100 Smart Cities have been selected in 4 Rounds based on All India Competition. All 100 cities have • incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Since the launch of the mission, a total of 5,151 projects have been identified for implementation by the cities worth more than Rs. 2 lakh crore which are in various stages • of implementation in the 100 cities. 534 projects worth Rs. 10,116 crore have been completed and implementation has commenced for 1,177 projects worth Rs. 43,493 crore while tendering has started for 677 • projects worth Rs. 38,207 crore. The progress with respect to implementation of projects pertaining to Smart Solutions, Smart Roads, Smart Water, Solar Rooftops, and Visible & Impactful is given below:-

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For Smart Command & Control Centres projects worth Rs. 1,558 crore in 11 cities have been completed; projects worth Rs. 3,049 crore in 29 cities are under progress; Projects worth Rs. 2,730 crore in 21 cities already tendered. For Smart Roads projects, worth Rs. 228 crore in 4 cities have been completed; projects worth Rs. 3,819 crore in 34 cities are under progress; projects worth Rs. 2,069 crore in 10 cities already tendered. For Smart Water projects, worth Rs. 902 crore in 18 cities have been completed; projects worth Rs. 5,961 crore in 35 cities are under progress; projects worth Rs. 921 crore in 17 cities already tendered. For Solar projects, worth Rs. 58 crore in 8 cities have been completed; projects worth Rs. 828 crore in 42 cities are under progress; further tenders have been issued for projects worth Rs. 300 crore in 9 cities already tendered.

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For Visible and impactful projects, worth Rs. 179 crore in 16 cities have been completed; projects worth Rs. 3,701 crore in 32 cities are under progress; further tenders have been issued for projects worth Rs. 2,828 crore in 20 cities.

An all - India Challenge named CITIIS (Cities Investments to Innovate Integrate and Sustain) was launched on July 9, 2018 in partnership with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and European Union. A Loan of EUR 100 million will be extended by AFD which shall be given as a grant to Smart Cities for implementation of 15 innovative projects selected through the All-India Challenge. The projects would be in four sectors- sustainable mobility, public open spaces, urban governance & ICT and social and organizational innovation in lowincome settlements.

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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ◆

India’s first low-cost driver-less, solar-powered bus Students of Lovely Professional University, Punjab made it setting new standards. The smart vehicle can reach a top speed of 30 kmph, can travel up to 70 km per single full charge and carry 10 to 30 people. Besides an electric motor, the bus is also equipped Bluetooth and GPS technology which allows control within a radius of 10 meters. The technology works by using wireless signals detected through ultra-sonic and infra-red sensors to make it driver-less. The bus uses only renewable energy in the form of electric motor and solar power for propulsion. Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology has been used to make the bus driverless. The bus has been priced at Rs 6 lakh per unit ($9000) —a reasonably competitive price. These vehicles are ideal for navigating large university or office campuses, airports and industrial complexes particularly in cities and towns suffering from high concentration air pollutants.

metros, CITYFLO delivers the highest levels of safety while meeting operator demand for flexible, high-performance and cost-effective solutions. The CITYFLO 650 Signalling is a CBTC system designed by Bombardier Transportation. Recently application of this technology in Delhi Metro’s Pink Line trains was in News. It makes use of bi-directional radio communication between trains and wayside equipment, as well as true moving block technology, to control train operation. Trains report their position via radio, and a wayside signaling system provides movement authorities to the trains via a radio link. CBTC benefits include: •

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ZONDA Rotary Train Zonda is a new modular train concept that use the space like no other. It has an innovative rotative system that allow to move different capsules at the same time using the same rail. Inspired on the London eye, Zonda has the same rotative rings in order to keep the horizontality during the rail rotation. The rotary system allows the capsule to change the side avoiding possible collisions with another vehicle moving on the same track. The mechanism is a simple gear system activated by an engine in the pillar with the objective of rotating the big wheel. Once the capsule is placed under the big wheel, this one starts the rotation process and the capsule starts its own rotation at the same time in order to keep the horizontality. Recently, the “Zonda rotary train" won the gold medal in the International Workshop on Railway Vehicle Industrial Design 2018 where more than 100 new innovations design and works from around the world.

Integrated system based on state-of-the-art CBTC with bidirectional radio communication Improved transport capacity to optimize use of the infrastructure: track and trains Enhanced system supervision and control from centralized automatic train control (ATC) location, thanks to bidirectional communication capabilities and integrated data *** network Reduced lifecycle and maintenance costs, including the result of less wayside equipment being required.

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INTERVIEW ◆

Mr. Sudhanshu Mani, former General Manager, ICF, Chennai

Train 18 has recently completed all trial tests and ready to run on Indian Railways’ track for passenger service. Train 18 is the Indian Railways’ record-creating first self-propelled prototype train set for long-distance inter-city travel. Manufactured at a cost of Rs 100 crore, the 16-coach AC train set will likely to replace India’s fastest Shatabdi Express trains. A project of this magnitude has not been completed in a such a record time anywhere in the world, says Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai GM Sudhanshu Mani. In a interview with Vishwas Dass, GM ICF Sudhanshu Mani talks about the challenges ICF faced while making the world-class ‘Make in India’ Train 18 and how his team overcame them. He also talked about how the factory plans to manufacture more trains like Train 18. Here are excerpts of the interview: www.urbantransportnews.com

Train 18 would count as the biggest challenge and the greatest success of India’s indigenous programme with complete ownership of technology. – Sudhanshu Mani, Ex-GM, ICF Chennai

After rolling out India’s first train set prototype, what are the ICF’s future plans? What makes Train 18 different? Mr. Sudhanshu Mani: There has been a lot of media attention on Train 18 since we first shared the concept. After its unveiling and subsequent 180 kmph speed trial run, it got extensive coverage in India and abroad. The ministry of railways has sanctioned six sets and it wants us to make those. We have said yes to the proposal and now await a final count from

the ministry. Another fact perhaps not known yet is that we have enquiries from abroad about Train 18. Although the train has been designed specifically for India, after some proliferation here, ICF would certainly be ready for export. Something which we did no declare before the test was our efforts to make the train free of jerks and improve its ride quality. The tests so far seem to show that we have certainly succeeded.

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◆ INTERVIEW Train 18 is hailed as a Make in India product, with 80 percent of equipment designed and manufactured by Indian firms. What kind of components were imported for Train 18? Mr. Mani: About 20 percent of the cost went towards imported equipment such as braking systems, seating, plug doors and a few other components that were not available in the Indian market. ICF is now taking all steps to develop in-country resources for such items and with successive rakes the indigenous component will continue to increase. When can we expect a fully made-in-India Train 18? Mr. Mani: It is already a very good example of Make in India as it is conceptualized, designed, engineered and built in India. We should be 100 percent indigenous in about 30 months. We were the first to make fully indigenous LHB coaches. Can you elaborate on the challenges faced by the ICF in manufacturing Train 18? Mr. Mani: It’s actually just 18 months as we received the go ahead from the Railway Board in April 2017. The challenges involved intelligent processing in all fields like interaction with consultants for conceptual design, detailed design, development and prototype tests of sub-assemblies and subsequent supply chain, assembly and manufacture of the shells followed by furnishing and intricate testing and commissioning. Such a project has never been attempted by Indian Railways before, let alone the ICF. Our mode has been to acquire technology for rolling stock and assimilate it gradually with the help of the partner. This was a whole new ball game; we were the developer of the technology and had to be in the

lead all the time with our own technical teams as well as the vendors who were developing the sub-assemblies. Coming to specifics, it’s noteworthy that Indian Railways did not have ready technology for 160 kmph motorised bogies. Developing such bogies with fully suspended traction motors and under-slung propulsion system was a tough task. Our exteriors have often been singled out for criticism and we had to innovate, within our limitations, to present an attractive exterior. Then there was the task of coordination with various third party equipment to talk to each other digitally and our engineers had to work hard to make that possible. Suffice it to say that it has been a remarkable journey and I salute the team ICF and the associated industry partners for making this possible. There was tension, bitterness, and temporary disappointments all the way, but we have been able to deliver. I am not aware if a project of this magnitude has been completed, from concept to prototype, anywhere in the world in such a short time. I have worked on nearly all major rolling stock design and development programmes of Indian Railways, including major locomotive projects, but I can say without any doubt that this would count as the biggest challenge and the greatest success of our indigenous programme with complete ownership of technology with ICF. There are plans to manufacture train sets with sleeper coaches for travelling at a speed of 160 kmph, which will eventually replace the Rajdhani trains. There is a plan to manufacture full aluminium body coaches for train sets (codenamed Train 20) for which ICF is awaiting advice from the Railway Board for floating tenders.

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Does Train 18 require a special signalling and track system to run above 180 kmph? Mr. Mani: Obviously, for a train to run at a speed higher than 160 kmph, a lot more safeguards have to be made, like fencing the track to avoid cattle being run over and other hindrances in the track, which may prove to be dangerous for the safety of train. The strength of track and signalling also have to be improved on which Indian Railways is already working. Is ICF facing issues like dearth of skilled staff and lack of enthusiasm amongst the employees? Mr. Mani: It is not true that ICF lacks skilled employees; at least I have not seen anything like this. On the contrary, I have always maintained that the staff had good capability and competence and added to that a sort of chutzpah to do something new. My job was to provide the leadership and channelise their energy. And to remove their doubts about our capability as a team to deliver what was hitherto unthinkable. As Lucio says in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure: “Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” We attempted without fear of failure and we succeeded. ICF always boasts of highly skilled employees and I did my best to improve their standard of living through various measures like improving cleanliness, providing a pleasant working environment and better sporting facilities. From being a coach factory which earlier relied on foreign technology to becoming a manufacturing unit which is selfreliant and indigenous, what sort of changes have you seen in the working of ICF in recent years? Mr. Mani: ICF has come a long way since its inception in 1955. It has manufactured more than 58,000 www.urbantransportnews.com

INTERVIEW ◆ coaches of a staggering 700 variants, a world record of rare distinction of having manufactured the highest number of carriages under one roof in the world. ICF keeps innovating and improving the quality, aesthetics and comfort level of public travelling in the coaches. More importantly, ICF is adopting a green approach so that coaches manufactured are environmentfriendly. In fact, all our coaches are manufactured with green energy unlike other factories, as we are a unique carbon negative organisation. Where do you see ICF Chennai in two years? Mr. Mani: Train 18 is a gamechanger in many ways and we would be manufacturing a large number of Train 18 and its clones. Other products that we would deliver by the end of two years should be standard gauge metro coaches and should be well on way to receiving the first aluminium - bodied train set and preparing its indigenous manufacture. Summing up, ICF should become a great train factory making 3,600 to 4,000 coaches by then with an improved quality and many variants. This year we are well on our way to make a 33 percent jump in production from an already world record level of 2,503 coaches in 2017-18.

Fortunately, most of the inputs are available domestically and through Make in India efforts, we also consult global leaders to get the best parts for the coaches. The skill set of the employees is also upgraded duly keeping abreast of the latest technologies, which help in not only improving quality but also reducing costs. Will ICF turn its focus on manufacturing fast speed coaches or will it restrict itself to producing only LHB carriages? ICF has to cater to all class of travelling public and manufacturing EMU, MEMU and DEMU type of coaches is also its priority. ICF looks into the future where train sets will replace the conventional locohauled trains. Train 18 coaches as of now can run up to 220 kmph technically. It can be adopted for other designs of coaches also. However, infrastructure for operating such coaches at higher speeds needs to be in place. And as for high speed, we hope the technology provider chosen by the government collaborates with the ICF.

Why Train 20 since Train 18 is a success? Mr. Mani: Well, precisely because Train 18 has shown the way, we must go for Train 20 (or rather Train 21); Al-body, lighter, more energy-efficient, durable, What measures have you taken maintenance-friendly. Trying to to improve quality in terms of build Al coaches for loco-hauled aesthetics and longevity of trains makes no sense. products? Mr. Mani: We go to the best *** sources for quality products for manufacturing of coaches. We periodically check the quality of products and weed out poor suppliers. The staff of vendors is also trained at the ICF. As an instance, the welders are qualified and certified by the Advanced Welding Training Centre of ICF. www.urbantransportnews.com

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◆ OPPORTUNITIES

GLOBAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN

India requires investment worth Rs 50 trillion (US$ 777.73 billion) in infrastructure by 2022

nfrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads and urban infrastructure

development. In 2018, India ranked 44th out of 167 countries in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2018. Market Size Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received in Construction Development sector (townships, housing, built up infrastructure and construction development projects) from April 2000 to June 2018 stood at US$ 24.87 billion, according to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

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(DIPP). The logistics sector in India is growing at a CAGR of 10.5 per cent annually and is expected to reach US$ 215 billion in 2020. Investments India has a requirement of investment worth Rs 50 trillion (US$777.73 billion) in infrastructure by 2022 to have sustainable development in the country. India is witnessing significant interest from international investors in the www.urbantransportnews.com

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URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA infrastructure space. Some key investments in the sector are:• In June 2018, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced US$ 200 million investment into the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). • Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in the infrastructure sector reached US$ 1,827 million during January-November 2018 Indian infrastructure sector witnessed 91 M&A deals worth US$ 5.4 billion in 2017. Government Initiatives The Government of India is expected to invest highly in the infrastructure sector, mainly highways, renewable energy and urban transport. The Government of India is taking every possible initiative to boost the infrastructure sector. Some of the steps taken in the recent past are being discussed hereafter. Announcements in Union Budget 2018-19: • Massive push to the infrastructure sector by allocating Rs 5.97 lakh crore (US$ 92.22 billion) for the sector. www.urbantransportnews.com

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Railways received the highest ever budgetary allocation of Rs 1.48 trillion (US$ 22.86 billion). Rs 16,000 crore (US$2.47 billion) towards Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) scheme. The scheme aims to achieve universal household electrification in the country. Rs 4,200 crore (US$ 648.75 billion) to increase capacity of Green Energy Corridor Project along with other wind and solar power projects. Allocation of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.55 billion) to boost telecom infrastructure.

A new committee to lay down standards for metro rail systems was approved in June 2018. As of August 2018, 22 metro rail projects are ongoing or are under construction. Rs 2.05 lakh crore (US$ 31.81 billion) will be invested in the smart cities mission. All 100 cities have been selected as of June 2018. The Government of India is working to ensure a good living habitat for the poor in the country and has launched new flagship urban mission, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In May 2018, construction of additional 150,000 affordable

houses was sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Urban. Achievements Following are the achievements of the government in the past four years: • The total national highways length increased to 122,434 kms in FY18 from 92,851 kms in FY14. • India’s rank jumped to 24 in 2018 from 137 in 2014 on World Bank’s Ease of doing business - "Getting Electricity" ranking. • Energy deficit reduced to 0.7 per cent in FY18 from 4.2 per cent in FY14. • Number of airports has increased to 102 in 2018. Road Ahead India’s national highway network is expected to cover 50,000 kilometres by 2019. National highway construction in India has increased by 20 per cent year-onyear in 2017-18. India and Japan have joined hands for infrastructure development in India's northeastern states and are also setting up an India-Japan Coordination Forum for Development of North East to undertake strategic infrastructure projects.

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The lack of good public transport is one of the key push for new mobility. – Jaspal Singh, Head - UITP India

UITP is internationally recognized for its work in advancing the sustainable urban mobility as a critical policy agenda. It is, perhaps, the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and sustainable transport modes, with an agenda of enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being of the masses by promoting sustainable public transport. Urban Transport News interacted with Mr. Jaspal Singh, who is Head of UITP India office and taking part in various initiatives of Govt. of India towards advancing the sustainable urban transport system in India. Here are the excerpts from the interaction with him:

Mr. Jaspal Singh: Firstly, I would like to congratulate for the first edition of the Urban Transport Infrastructure magazine and will be happy to be part of this edition. Thanking you for your compliments. Mr. Singh, how long have you been in the urban transport industry? Tell us about your journey in this industry and your role in UITP in brief. Mr. Singh: I started my journey in transportation space from 2008. I was working in a business

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consultancy firm before that. I was very excited when I get this opportunity as I wanted to do something for the city and society. I feel that transportation is the best industry where I can do something to improve the life of people. Mobility has become the critical need of people’s life. I joined DIMTS (Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System) and worked on key projects like Delhi Bus Rapid Transit and Restructuring scheme for city buses. After DIMTS, I helped bus companies to set up operation in www.urbantransportnews.com

INTERVIEW ◆ India. I joined UITP in 2013 and is working in various capacity in last 5 years. UITP provides the right platform to share knowledge across different actors and do advocacy with the policymakers to invest in public transport. How is technology impacting the urban mobility patterns in Indian Cities? Mr. Singh: Technology has a major impact on urban mobility patterns. Technology can help public transport authorities and operators to improve operational efficiency, enhance the relationship with the customer, integrate with emerging mobility players and services, and manage cyber-security, governance and organization issues, etc. Further, we have seen an emergence of the new business model in transportation industry owing to technology like ride-sharing, ondemand bus, real-time journey planner etc. Smartphone has helped to make transport options accessible and reliable. Commuters can book, track and pay using their web or smartphone.

to the user. Is India well-placed to embrace ‘New Mobility’? What are the key enablers and barriers according to you? Mr. Singh: New Mobility is gaining popularity in India and commuters are using it. It is important to highlight that new mobility options are seen as an alternative to public transport is smaller and medium-sized cities. The lack of good public transport is one of the key push for new mobility. However, the regulatory framework is seen as one of the major barriers to these services.

Technology has a major impact on urban mobility patterns. Technology can help public transport authorities and operators to improve operational efficiency, enhance the relationship with the customer, integrate with emerging mobility players and services, and manage cybersecurity, governance and organization issues, etc. How would you categorize the various players in the ‘New Mobility’ ecosystem? Could you give us a few examples? Mr. Singh: New mobility options have changed the mobility ecosystem. There are different forms for modes available now, serving the need of commuters. However, it is important to remember that the hierarchy of urban transportation system will not change. Public transport will remain the backbone of urban transport. Metro and buses will play a key role in city transport. New mobility players will work as feeder network to these mass transport systems. For example, new mobility players like Ola, Uber, Zbee etc. are working to provide the last miles connectivity www.urbantransportnews.com

What is the role of UITP at the National, State and City level in promoting such innovations in urban mobility? Mr. Singh: UITP is the only global organization which is dealing with urban transport. UITP always support new transport initiatives and has created “Digital Platform” in 2017 to support all new mobility options. UITP is actively working with policymakers and public transport organization to create an ecosystem to integrate new mobility solutions.

is the role of various stakeholders in developing ‘New Mobility’ solutions for India? Mr. Singh: The penetration of car is still low in India but we already facing congestion and air pollution. New mobility can emerge as a potential alternative to car ownership. I perceive that the urban population will reduce their dependence on private cars or twowheelers. The use of public transport and new mobility will increase in coming days. The key role is played by the authorities which need to create a conducive policy environment. UITP in partnership with DMRC going to host a SEMINAR ON URBAN RAIL NETWORK – BUILDING SUSTAINABLE CITIES on December 14-15, 2018 in New Delhi. What are the key objectives of the seminar and the audience profile? Mr. Singh: There are four technical sessions and we aim to have more interactive sessions• Modal Choice for Mass Transport – This session will allow the city to decide right modal choice like MRT, LRT, Trolleybuses etc. • Operation Excellence – This session will cover the case studies to improve operation efficiency • Financing Options – The key case study will be PPP contract for metro system and rolling stock • Digital Railways – This session will focus on artificial intelligence, big data, IoT and ticketing solutions ***

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Modal shift to Public Transport is need of hour

ities around the world are experiencing rapid growth, they face numerous challenges and Delhi-NCR is no exception. High levels of pollution throughout the year, especially in winter, have a negative effect on NCR citizens’ physical and mental health. The gravity of the situation can be assessed by the fact that the Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained mostly in ‘severe’ or ‘hazardous’ range in the last few years. A high rate of urbanization, particularly in NCR and highly inadequate intraregional public transport has led people to migrate to Delhi rather than commute. This has adversely affected Delhi leading to unmanageable urban sprawl, severe congestion, overburdened civic infrastructure and health hazards. While recent commissioning of the Western Peripheral Expressway expects to reduce the inflow of commercial freight vehicles in Delhi, reducing the

pollution and congestion in the Delhi NCR, commuter movement, majorly through private vehicles, is still a huge challenge. Hon’ble Prime Minister sees a future of mobility in India based on the 7CsCommon, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean and Cutting-edge. During a recent Mobility Summit, he spoke about clean mobility powered by clean energy as the most powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) shares this vision of a NEW INDIA and is committed to providing mobility infrastructure through Regional Rapid Transit System. This green, efficient, fast, safe and reliable regional railbased public transport service fulfills the requirement of 7Cs in letter and spirit. It will promote a modal shift in favor of public

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Vinay Kumar Singh Managing Director NCR Transport Corporation

transport in the NCR and create numerous economic opportunities for ordinary people, leading to rapid sustainable economic development at several regional nodes, with significant contribution in the GDP. *** Vinay Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) 1988 batch, is working in the capacity of Managing Director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), a company under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) formed to implement RRTS projects.

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Creating special financing entities for funding public transport infrastructure projects in India

Arun Kumar AS Addl. General Manager (Finance & IT) Kochi Metro Rail Limited

ublic transport infrastructure projects encompassing road, rail and water transport are generally long-gestation and capital-intensive, with low or even negative Financial Rates of Return but with high Economic Rate of Return. In India, such projects are largely financed by a combination of budgetary funding and long-term domestic / international debt funding. A few projects utilise the Public Private Partnership (PPP) route, but the focus here is more on real estate rather than the larger cause of transportation. Projects funded by debt often run into difficulties in meeting repayment obligations, which can arise at a relatively early stage of operations on account of low returns on investment (RoI). This often leads

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to unsustainable financial loads on the budgets of the Government, which may result in disbursement delay to the detriment of project cash flows. This in turn may lead to delays in project execution, cost escalation and compromises in the quality of work and the levels of service offered to the customer. Moreover, stresses can arise out of the inability of the project to meet debt repayment obligations from the operating cash flows, which in turn may lead to compromises in essential required maintenance, assets replacement and project improvements. Funding in the form of Bonds or longer tenure loans with a telescopic repayment structure often fail to address the initial required operational cash flow support needs arising due to the high gestation periods of these projects. In sum, the quality of project execution, management as well as the levels of service to the customer may get adversely affected if the financing architecture is not viable, robust and sustainable. The lessons learnt from the experience of

countries like India in implementing public infrastructure projects is that there is a need to create new and innovative financing architecture for such projects, which seek to overcome the defects and deficiencies of the existing system. The need therefore arises for setting up specialised project financing SPVs which will have the required expertise nested within them, encompassing disciplines like project financing, funding technology support, environmental management and key innovations, which are not generally within the core competence of infrastructure project implementing agencies. Additionally, through a centralised payment system set up by the SPV, the individual projects can save on processing time and effort as well as the SPV can optimally use the cash reserves. Idea is to create a specialised entity (SPV) with a combination of financing, management and knowledge service experts, whose primary functions are to finance the infrastructure projects through a mix of debt and equity

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◆ OPINION participation. The equity will enable exercising managerial control over the project and consequently to overview the execution and operation of the project through its panel of experts. The SPVs can explore new financing options, including a variety of PPP possibilities. The corpus of the SPV can be built up by a combination of equity, soft loans, sovereign loans, bonds and recourse to special funds like pension funds. This SPV can also be mandated to park its money in safe, high-yielding locations for disbursement to the projects on ground. After the infrastructure project is implemented and stabilised, the SPV can also plan for withdrawal from the project through disinvestments/ buy-back or sale of stakes. Till then the support from the SPV through timely

infusion of equity will continue to ensure operational cash flow support. If such an arrangement is in place, infra projectimplementing agencies can concentrate on their core competence of project planning and execution, while the specialised SPV can utilise their expertise and economies-of-scale benefits to explore the best possible sources of funding domestically and internationally, can provide technology support, can help in implementing sustainable and robust best practices across all domains and more importantly can act as the representative of the state in uniformly implementing the larger interest of environmental and social causes in a economically viable manner. To this extent, the individual projects can save on costs. The state will

also get an opportunity to bundle up a group of projects with different ROI profile, so as to build a portfolio of projects, which supports each other in ensuring economical viability. The participating financial institutions and government can ensure that their funds are appropriately distributed among various projects and these projects are effectively controlled and supervised by a specialised agency. The financial institutions can be relieved completely of the threat of NPA and risk of default, and at the same time be ensured of returns on their funds. The State will develop a centralised key expertise in project execution and management, which would provide a strong knowledge capital for the infrastructure needs of the state.

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Planning of Metro rail projects is critical and challenging too Raghav Chandra Former Secretary, Govt. of India and Ex- Chairman NHAI

Metro rail systems should be driven by city governments and they should be stakeholders in the project.

etro rail projects have hitherto been launched without significant thought going into long-term viability and sustainability. The Delhi Metro was born out of urgency, and is, therefore, fully government-funded. However, like Delhi, it is noteworthy that other Indian cities have grown organically even beyond their carrying capacity in size and demography, and so cannot be said to be in an early stage of development. Most have inadequate infrastructure and do not have organized urban transport systems. Hence, what needs to be done is unique retrofitting of urban rapid transport systems in dense old cities. This makes Metro planning critical and even challenging. A Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) as a statutory body is the need of the hour. This authority is envisioned to have a comprehensive mobility plan for the city, to effect coordination among various urban transport agencies and manage the district urban transport fund (DUTF). The key point that should have been underlined is that such bodies can only be effective if they are autonomous and have overarching powers over the city police, the transport department and the civic administration. That is a core governance issue. Who should the UMTA of a city report to the city government, headed by the mayor,

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or the state government headed by the chief minister? The police and transport departments report to the chief minister, whereas the urban officials report to the mayor. One model brings heft, the other efficiency. It is correct to underline the need to involve the city government in the Metro rail system since it operates in the urban arena and urban space will have to be leveraged. In fact, Metro rail systems should be driven by city governments and they should be stakeholders, even if it was a minority stake. The policy emphasizes financial viability and 14% internal rate of return (IRR) for approving a new Metro rail project. This is difficult to achieve without a generous subsidy from the government. At the same time, the policy expects pricing to be competitive so that public transport is encouraged. Therein lies a dilemma. How to draw the balance between competitive pricing and viability? Financial support of state government/city authorities to ensure good financial health of the agency implementing the Metro rail project is essential and will have to be provided within a well-defined framework. The explicit commitment by the state government to uphold the spirit of transit-orienteddevelopment and adoption of value capture framework is key to the success of a viable Metro rail system. Instructions in this regard

must percolate down for this to be part of the master-planning of cities so that land use along the Metro path can be leveraged commercially and even monetized. Even today, there are high-value areas in Delhi such as the Vasant Kunj mall complex without Metro connectivity. This lacuna is often exacerbated because the town planning vertical in states does not report to the city government; sometimes not even to the urban development department. Avenues of mobilizing capital at reasonable cost should be opened for Metro rail projects. State governments should encourage implementing agencies to raise cheaper long-term debt by allowing them to issue corporate debt bonds and earmarking revenue from betterment levies. The provision of state guarantee to support corporate debt bonds issued by Metro rail companies will enable such bonds to be floated successfully. While there is no harm in asking for the PPP model to be explored for downstream activities, it should not be made mandatory for the construction part. A private agency that is inefficient can practically paralyze the whole city. However, PPP should definitely be explored for ticketing, operations, maintenance and railway estate development. In fact, a well planned and executed PPP will be fundamental to the sustainability of the project and in reducing the life cycle cost.

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Smart cities for us meant cities that are progressive with ‘universal infrastructure’ – Karuna Gopal, President Foundation for Futuristic Cities

Ms. Karuna Gopal, Founder President of Foundation for Futuristic Cities, and a thought leader with a vision for Hyderabad, has talked with the Urban Transport News team about the current progress of ‘Smart Cities Mission” of Govt. of India. Here are the excerpts of her interview:You have recently unveiled ‘VISION HYDERABAD’. Could you brief our readers about this vision and how will it work? Ms. Karuna Gopal: Our Vision is to shape Hyderabad into an Economically Vibrant, Environmentally Safe, Inclusive and a Happy City. While Economic Vitality, Environmental Safety and Equity are the tripod on which we envisage the city’s development, we placed Happiness at the core of our vision. Today, as you know, Happiness has evolved as a quintessential, global theme for defining development. I believe that this Vision of ours will work primarily because of our approach – First of all it's a ‘Collective Vision’. It was

prepared after several multistakeholder consultations. Our special attention was on 4 sections of society whose ‘voice’ was never considered in city development plans so far – Women, Senior Citizens, Disabled and the Urban Poor. The strategies that will be distilled out of this vision document will be City – Centric and People – Centric with maximum emphasis on Collaboration. I believe City – Centricity is very important. Hyderabad’s unique requirements have to be factored in and people have to be at the core when infrastructure and services are being planned. Perhaps the most striking feature of our vision is our focus on ‘Science of City’. Normally decisions are taken without instituting scientific studies. We want to rectify that. We believe in DATA, VITUALIZATION

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Protocols and Data MODELLING tools for forecasting. No city in India, used data modeling to predict what would happen to city’s climate resilience if 10 lakh people migrate into the city. Why is there so much focus on smart cities right now? How did you come to be interested in smart cities? Ms. Gopal: The idea of a smart city has caught the imagination of the world more than a decade ago. As cities became the focus of development, different countries tried different models of city development based on their own ‘economic models’. For instance UK‘s ‘Flat white economy’ gave rise to their ‘digital cities’ while other European counterparts looked at ‘green cities’ based on their ‘circular economy’ principles.

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INTERVIEW ◆ India entered the race much later and by then there was global consensus that Smart cities bring in prosperity with equity so our Prime Minister declared that India will create 100 smart cities. Coming to my affinity for smart cities, I started my career in IT industry 30 years ago, moved to Urban domain about 15 years ago. It’s natural for me to explore IT solutions for city development. In fact, the first ever ‘Predictive Policing' protocol using Big Data was developed under my guidance many years ago. Since the year 2001, through my lectures at marquee programs for IAS officers I could influence the Urban ecosystem – As I was mostly interested in ‘Urban Governance’ I developed modules, tools, guidance documents on how to bring in efficiency and transparency using technologies. Please give our readers some insights on your organization ‘Foundation for Futuristic Cities’. Brief us about its vision, mission and aims for the sustainable development in the Country. Ms. Karuna: Foundation for Futuristic Cities was started back in 2005 with a vision ‘Vibrant Cities for Vibrant India’. We started this not for profit think tank to transform urban India into not only an economic engine of growth but also as an example of inclusion and sustainability. Our methods were developing Knowledge Products, Process Innovations, Technology Tools for governance reforms. We contributed to several CDPs (City Development Plans), City Development Strategies, as experts with multilateral agencies like World Bank, ADB etc introduced several innovations into the urban ecosystem. We built protocols for partnerships, www.urbantransportnews.com

guided city governments on how to operationalize those partnerships. I would say we were the ‘Knowledge People’ more than 13 years ago when there was no such entity or individuals working on such innovations. How are you associated with the Smart Cities Mission? Ms. Karuna: The Ministry of Urban Affairs reached out to me as soon as the Prime Minister announced the 100 Smart Cities Mission. The first concept note went from me to the Ministry. Soon after that I was a part several consultations that GOI held with state level officials. Our ‘Co-Creation’ framework developed in 2007 was incorporated into the mission guidelines. Our Initiative CITIZENS for CITY- 2009 was recognized as a National Best practice at the launch of the Smart Cities Mission. This innovation of ours introduced back in 2009 became a kind of guiding force for citizen engagement. I was invited to speak at the launch of the mission by the Prime Minister and our publication ‘SCULPT your CITY’ was reprinted and distributed to all dignitaries at the launch in New Delhi. At the National Outreach organized by the Urban Ministry, I addressed conferences meant for Urban Secretaries of various states of the country – mostly explaining the Mission contours to them for implementation. Please brief our readers about your patented innovations; SCULPT your CITY, CORPORATES for CITIES. Ms. Karuna: 'SCULPT your CITY' is a Knowledge product, a publication with 21 strategies to make any city livable. These strategies were crowd sourced from more than 100 organizations

through a contest called ‘CITIZENS for CITY- 2009’. Many solutions ranging from ‘smart parking' to ‘smart energy' were implemented in several cities. SCULPT your CITY highlights citizen’s willingness to stop playing critics and their readiness to partner the government for creating livable cities. This innovation had the potential to add a rare panache to city governance. As far as CORPORATES for CITIES is concerned, its based on the rationale Business cannot succeed if Cities fail” … The initiative is based on the premise that companies need healthy cities to provide reliable infrastructure, an educated and vital workforce, a vibrant economy, and a safe and secure environment to survive and thrive. Cities, of course, need business as an economic driver - As such, the sustainability of cities and business are inextricably linked. This is the rationale behind CORPORATES FOR CITIES. It is a collaborative platform that connects with public and private sector leaders from a wide spectrum of industries who share a common interest in developing a prosperous future for our Cities. This platform though conceived, developed in 2010, is going to operationalized soon by GOI. Since the selection of all “100 Smart Cities” projects in India, the discussion on smart city planning has grown substantially. What do people mean when they describe a “Smart City”? What are some examples of welldesigned smart cities? Ms. Karuna: For a country like India that never focused on urbanization (believing that India lives in its villages), we have come a long way in prioritizing urban agenda. After Modiji became the Prime Minister, the Urban Transformation agenda became

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◆ INTERVIEW more accentuated. Smart Cities have been defined in different ways by different governments. Here, in India, we said its about giving highest quality of life to a citizen. We believed in the power of ‘Data’ and scientific approach. We believed in citizen engagement. We never fought shy of saying that providing basic services like water sanitation is a part of the smart cities mission. We never spoke much about technology intensive smart cities. We were logical enough to understand that technology that ‘adequately’ addresses governance issues and makes government transparent and accountable is better than chasing technology for the sake of keeping pace with its development. For instance, when 1 Gigabit speed of internet service was provided as an experiment in some parts of the world, the citizens did not know what to do with that speed. So smart cities for us meant cities that are progressive with ‘universal infrastructure’. Infrastructure meant for every segment of society, effective public transportation, Control and command centers for safety of a citizen and to monitor critical infrastructure real time became our priorities. For the first time in the country we are focusing on DATA, crunching data real time for safety and security, PLACEMAKING for urban rejuvenation, citizen engagement in real sense. Despite the announcement of smart cities project, progress on the ground is not as swift as was expected. What is your opinion and are there any global best practices that India can follow? Ms. Karuna: Just as laying the foundation takes longer than building the rest of the structure, getting the smart cities mission off

ground is more about the ‘unseen’ and the ‘invisible’ changes at the institutional level. If you have noticed, we are not taking much from the world best practices as we realize our path is quite different from the rest. We will create best and next practices in India itself I am sure. Some critics argue that the corporate push for smart cities has introduced a host of social policy concerns linked to topdown urban planning. Ms. Karuna: No country or city can today claim that smart cities can be built by government alone. There is a requirement for private participation. In India we haven’t gone all out to ‘corporatize’ the entire mission. We are selective in our partnerships and the quantum of private participation. Prima facie everything new and never tried before will be criticized as favouring the private sector. But remember India’s progress has to be a judious mix of both public and private. The risk allocation, the gains share are being worked out keeping the common man as the focal point. Singapore is probably one of the best-known “smart cities” today because of its’ efficient government. And yet many people still argue that paternalistic societies like Singapore suffer from an innovation deficit. What, in your view, is the key to developing cities that enable “innovation ecologies”? Ms. Karuna: Singapore, just like any country or city that has raced ahead in innovation has to be admired. We don't need to see all aspects of its development or how it has reached there using what structural format. We should be sensible enough to learn from their love for ‘Big Data deployment’ in traffic management, their concept of

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‘Liveable City Lab’ that focuses on sustainability relentlessly or its ambition to become the ‘Asian Hub’ of innovation. Just take the good from Singapore – that's what makes sense for India.

No country or city can today claim that smart cities can be built by government alone. There is a requirement for private participation. In India we haven’t gone all out to ‘corporatize’ the entire mission. We are selective in our partnerships and the quantum of private participation.

Could you elaborate on some major investment plans in India? Ms. Karuna: There‘s plenty that‘s in store for the nation. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) received in Construction Development sector (townships, housing, built up infrastructure and construction development projects) is currently at US$ 24.87 billion and the logistics sector in India is growing 10 per cent annually and is expected to reach US$ 215 billion in 2019-20. India has a requirement of investment worth Rs 50 trillion (US$ 777.73 billion) in infrastructure by 2022 to have sustainable development in the country. There is significant interest from international investors in the infrastructure space. Some key investments worthy of mentioning are: • The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced US$ 200 million investment into the National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). www.urbantransportnews.com

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Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in the infrastructure and real estate reached US$ 3.9 billion with 29 deals during the first half of 2018. Indian infrastructure sector witnessed 91 M&A deals worth US$ 5.4 billion in 2017

According to Indian government data, there are only four buses per ten thousand people. What is your take on this major public transport issue in India? Ms. Karuna: India has been growing and growing fast. Any economy that’s on this aspirational path will have citizens using their disposable income to demonstrate their aspirations. Therefore, cars came, villas came, consumerism galloped big time. Now we are waking up to the fact that this will not help in the long run, therefore in Smart cities mission we are giving a push to Public transportation. I am sure soon there will be a different scenario in our cities as far as private cars is concerned. Inspired with PM Narendra Modi's 7C components on Urban Mobility at First Global Mobility Summit, Urban Transport News has launched a bimonthly Magazine titled ‘Urban Transport Infrastructure’ to promote Govt's initiatives on Urban Transport & Smart Cities and role of private players in the industry. Is there anything about the publication you think we could do better? Ms. Karuna: First of all please accept my congratulations on the launch. Urban Transportation for a city is the most important aspect of development. The right modal mix of motorized and nonmotorized will in fact define how ‘climate resilient’ a city becomes. I would like to see more www.urbantransportnews.com

100 SMART CITIES MISSION INDIA (Progress Report – As on 31 Dec. 2018)

 Under the mission, 100 Smart Cities have been selected in 4 rounds based on an All India Competition.  All 100 Smart Cities under the mission have incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).  1,854 projects worth ₹81,700 crore are under various stages of implementation while 534 projects worth ₹10,116 crore have been completed.  Command & Control Centres worth ₹2,407 crore have been completed in 13 cities while projects in 29 cities worth ₹2,310 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹2,646 crore have been tendered in 19 cities.  Smart Road projects worth ₹537 crore have been completed in 15 cities while projects in 41 cities worth ₹5,192 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹6,684 crore have been tendered in 36 cities.  Smart Solar projects worth ₹94 crore have been completed in 10 cities while projects in 29 cities worth ₹780 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹436 crore have been tendered in 15 cities.  Smart Water projects worth ₹905 crore have been completed in 18 cities while projects in 39 cities worth ₹6,334 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹1,620 crore have been tendered in 22 cities.  Projects for Vibrant Public Spaces worth ₹183 crore have been completed in 17 cities while projects in 35 cities worth ₹3,879 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹2,857 crore have been tendered in 20 cities.  PPP projects worth ₹1,386 crore have been completed in 21 cities while projects in 36 cities worth ₹6,046 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹8,729 crore have been tendered in 37 cities.  Smart Sewerage projects worth ₹326 crore have been completed in 4 cities while projects in 45 cities worth ₹4,265 crore have been grounded. Projects worth ₹2,420 crore have been tendered in 22 cities.  Projects worth over ₹1,00,000 crore have been tendered out under the mission.  Under the Smart Cities Mission, work has been started/completed for projects worth over ₹59,000 crore.  The progress of projects has tripled over the last one year. The value of projects tendered has seen a tremendous 198% increase while the value of projects started/completed has seen a remarkable jump of 207%.

scientific studies on Integrated transport systems, best practices in not only in policy but civic behavior. I wish that you would also focus on ‘soft infrastructure’ like what happens when certain path breaking policies are articulated, how citizen behavior changes if transport departments change their policies, how citizens can partner in a true sense.

Ms. Karuna: I am completely convinced that cities can be REVITALIZED only if there are more hearts that resonate to the city’s needs, more minds that meditate on the solutions and more hands that shape the contours of development. Therefore, lets’ CO –CREATE the cities we want to live in! ***

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Metro rail policy 2017 could be effective with few amendments Ameya Pimpalkhare Associate Fellow Observer Research Foundation

Metro rail policy is a well-thought-out plan but it has left some gaps, which are bound to pull down the whole process.

sturdy urban transport mechanism is a very important constituent of a happy and comfortable urban experience. In India, it becomes all the more essential because it has been one of the most neglected facets of governance under various governments. The rapid pace at which India is urbanizing since the 1990s has further accentuated this neglect. Issuance of a long awaited Metro Rail policy by the Union government in 2017 was hence a welcome change from the meandering development in this sphere happening all over the country till now. The policy contains some very clear directives for undertaking Metro rail projects in various urban centres. Details of how Metro projects should be developed, funded and sustained have been well thought out and spelt. Yet it has left some gaps which are bound to pull down the whole process. The Metro Rail Policy 2017 has laid out three significant conditions for catalyzing the development of Metro rail systems. One, hitherto it will be the responsibility of the state governments to explore and choose various options for urban mobility and then implement the project. Two, a comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) is a mandatory prerequisite for planning Metro rail in any city. And, three, there

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should be a statutory body called the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) for ensuring an integrated approach in planning and management of urban transport. It is said that there is always a devil in details. And, that is where this policy of 2017 slips. There should be a condition in the policy that unless UMTA is created as a statutory body and adequately staffed, no Metro project should be taken up in that state. Also, the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) should be prepared and issued by the statutory body only, and no other agency. An accurate CMP can help in assessing the viability of a Metro rail project, since, it is critically dependent on integration of secondary and tertiary transport feeder services. UMTA should ideally have powers to regulate fares for all urban transport units and prepare, monitor and audit the CMP. Fixing fares in a Metro system is of paramount importance. No Metro line anywhere in the world is financially remunerative. The policy has rightly directed that social and economic viability, too, should be assessed and be a part of the whole analysis. But, more clarity is needed on how the viability gap will be bridged while ensuring Metro fares do not become a pawn in a political slugfest. It should be clearly stated that any state government

desirous of implementing a Metro project in the state must first put a fare fixation committee in place in accordance with the Metro Railways Act, 2002. No effort in bringing PPP investments can be fruitful unless this is done. The policy has listed various options that could be adopted to serve any urban town with a mass rapid transit system (MRTS). But, the experience of the last one year shows that every state government is going in for only Metro rail systems irrespective of the anticipated passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD) figure. The policy has correctly guided that this option suits only those routes where a PPHPD figure of 40,000-80,000 is expected. It is apprehended that many projects of Metro rail sanctioned in 2018 may become unviable after completion and require financial support. This is happening since a realistic CMP is not in place. The Metro Rail Policy 2017 should have prohibited any such move and it devolves upon the central government to hold back all such projects. There is an urgent need for introducing these amendments to the policy to ensure that the MRTS projects are finalized after a holistic assessment. This will also ensure that projects run smoothly once they are put into operation. ***

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Why India’s mass transit sector needs urgent revival?

T Kalyani Prasher Freelance Writer The Weather Channel

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he auto industry in India is continuously booming. While the first 10 million cars took 55 years to hit Indian roads, nearly 20 million cars came in just the last decade. This is great for the economy but there is an environmental downside to consider: Indians are not using public transport enough, preferring to use cars and two-wheelers instead. The situation is getting worse each year – as of 2018 the use of public transport, or mass transit options, has fallen to 25%35% across major cities from up to 80% in 1994. Mass transit is directly linked with reducing pollution in big cities, as the more number of fuelguzzling private vehicles on the roads, the higher the air pollution. More cars on the road also lead to traffic jams and higher road accident deaths, diminishing the quality of life in more ways than one. There are a few urgent steps that need to be taken if we want the public to opt for mass transit over their private vehicles.

Increasing Frequency The number of buses on Indian roads has not gone up in the last five years while both the population and the availability of two and four-wheelers are constantly increasing. In Mumbai, the most densely populated city in the country, 900 buses were taken off the road citing poor occupation, forcing those who used these bus routes to think of alternatives like radio cabs and private carpools. All this adds to the number of cars on the already choked and polluted roads of the city. However, some cities have started taking corrective measures. Recognizing the gap in the demand and supply of mass transit options, Delhi is trying to add roughly 5,000 buses to the existing fleet and will have 10,000 buses on the road by next year. Gurgaon has completed a large chunk of the Rapid Metro that connects neighborhoods and malls within the satellite city, where public transport was

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◆ OPINION hitherto next to nil. Research has shown that buses are the way forward to move the commuting pattern of citizens from private to public transport. For the public to use mass transit options, the options need to on-time, frequent, and in good condition – governments around the country will have to work towards making this happen. The Cost Factor The cost of public transport is not much in our country but worldwide a new trend is emerging – to eliminate the cost altogether. In an effort to curb pollution and road congestion, in 2013, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, started offering free public transport. This year, Estonia became the world’s first free public transport nation, offering free mass transit countrywide. One might think it’s easy for small cities, but Paris is mulling over it, too. Free trams

run across central Melbourne, encouraging not only local residents but all the tourists to use them over taxis. Tourists in cities like Paris and Melbourne make up a significant number of users. By doing away or drastically reducing the cost of public transport – and simultaneously introducing disincentives like increasing parking fee for private vehicles – governments can make a huge change in the commuting habits of citizens.

and you can use on the bus and the metro will encourage the use of both transit options. In a unique effort to encourage employees to use bus and metro, Infosys has tied up with the Chennai Metro to offer its staff bus connections to a convenient metro stop. This is just one example of how the government and corporate sector can come together to play a big part in building a culture of using public transport by offering various incentives. Whether it is car-free days, like South Korea has announced this September, or use of technology such bus service aggregator apps that allow you to book seats in advance, there are any number of ways to encourage higher use of public transport and, seeing the alarming fall in numbers, our state governments just need to, shall we say, get going.

Innovation and incentivizing Loyalty and long-term discounted cards are a way many cities around the world encourage the use of public transport. If you have committed money to a bus pass for a month, you are likely to use the service more frequently. Delhi government is planning a discounted combined mobility card that makes use of different modes of public transport easier *** payable by one single card – offering a discounted card that

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India's national capital in need of a public transport system rejig Prof. PK Sarkar Director (Transportation) Asian Institute of Transportation

elhi is expected to reach a population around 20 million in 2018. It is the largest commercial center in northern India. In 2018, the city registered a vehicular growth of more than 10 % for the past five years, making it one of the rapid emerging cities in the region. Presently, the Delhi urban area continues to experience inadequate public transport system, leading to inadequate and unhealthy modal split of less than 50 % in favour of public transport system. The first and foremost issue is inadequate buses — there are nearly 5000 buses, including Delhi Transport Corporation and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), as against the desired 15000 buses. It results in congestions on the roads. Another concern is the increasing pressure of commuters on the Metro. Both Delhi metro and bus service are not integrated with each other at various levels — physical and operational, fare and institutional level. The existing feeder buses at Metro stations are insufficient. Existing buses don’t have provision for wheelchair to enable the physically disabled persons to enter them. Passengers are not aware of bus route information. The road network is not at all disabledfriendly. With many bus routes out of service in most of the residential areas, commuters are compelled to

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switch over to their own vehicles. All the above attributes symbolize the unsustainable transport system in Delhi. A new smart city is proposed to be developed by the Delhi Development Authority where transport will be an important component to be developed with smart technologies. The ICT spending for Smart Cities could comprises of 10-15% of the budget. Even in Delhi, smart technologies in the Metro system, ITS apps like Pooch developed by DIMTS, Ola and Uber apps, Google car navigation with a display of traffic congestion, and GPS-enabled buses are being used to some extent. The DMRC reveals the saving of carbon footprint of 232,182 tonnes of CO2 due to its regenerating braking system alone. The Metro appears to be the primary mode of transport for Delhiites. Along with the above initiatives, it is imperative to consider various steps to ensure sustainable transport system in the capital. The steps include implementation of comprehensive mobility plan for goods and passenger traffic, reduction of road accidents using road safety audits coupled with red light and speed violation detection cameras, use of electric vehicles preferably from solarpowered source, greater use of

public transport with last mile connectivity, use of non-motorised transport, commitment towards zero vehicular emission. Also, certain tasks have to be kept in mind while going about with the purpose &amp;nbsp;such as preparing strategy and action plan in line with National Urban Transport Plan, developing ITS architecture and implement ITSbased transport infrastructure to minimise traffic congestion, road accidents and vehicular emission with strict emission norms, strengthening the institutional mechanism by developing Unified Metropolitan Authority couple with capacity building programme, and developing multi-modal public transport system with strong feeder system for ensuring comprehensive mobility for all. Enhancement of road safety through five E’s (Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Emergency and Environment, reduction in accident rates using electronic surveillance system with safe road design, improvement in overall quality of life for types of road users by creating universal accessible design for road network, application of congestion pricing in all congested areas, effective parking management strategies and removal of all forms of encroachments from roads and sidewalks are the other tasks. ***

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Disruptive Marketing: Opportunity or Threat for Urban Transport

Dr. Surabhi Singh, Ph. D Associate Professor IMS Ghaziabad

he marketing has the power to enable the company to influence its customer by the offerings and value. The company designs its existing products or services and differentiates in the market and uses Disruptive Marketing. The opportunity of disruptive marketing lies in the hands of marketer but on the other side, this poses threat from the competitors. The technologies like Drone and 3D modeling will lead to disruptive trends in Indian Transport. The consumers drive the market and not the business. The market is driven by the competition and the distinctness of a product creates the differential advantage. Emerging technologies can reshape urban transport. The Company, who

knows how to customize as per the customer needs, takes the lead role in the market and others follow them. The need of transporting goods in an urban environment has taken a faster role. Substantial investments are being made for developing a good public transport infrastructure The Delhi Metro has seen fast rising patronage levels for comfortable and safe public transport systems. The disruptive marketing offers the benefit for being simple, convenient and less expensive products appeal to new customers. Delhi Metro has reshaped the India Urban Transport by its lead role and performance. In fact, disruption is a business model and not just a marketing approach. The companies market through traditional means and provide plenty of opportunities for rival companies to disrupt current messages. The company’s product or service innovation and attention towards consumers may lead to its success. The development of the product is the

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initial stage, the design thinking approach has dominated the market space where marketers need to be innovative and disruptive. The artificial intelligence is soon going to be part of Marketing 4.0. The future of Marketing where the technology like Chatbot and Predictive analytics will be used by artificial intelligence and performance will become competitive. The marketer if wants to be successful require having future thinking and design thinking approach. There are two objectives of a disruptive company- the first is to design the product according to the emerging market and other is to re-shape an existing product or service. The marketing team designs an advertising campaign with innovation and design thinking which challenges the existing market. There are ways to use disruptive marketing. The first is to target the customers who have needs not fulfilled by the existing marketers. The second is to target consumer who doesn’t need all features at the high end of the market. For example, the inclusion of security feature in transport system is the disruptive innovations in urban transport. Successful disruptive marketing needs a long-term commitment and focuses on the company’s business model. The focus of urban transportation is on passengers as cities are viewed as locations of the human interactions with intricate traffic patterns linked to commuting, commercial transactions and leisure and cultural activities. The digitalization of public transportation information is known as disruptive innovation. www.urbantransportnews.com

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Why is that “Women Coach” over Congested? In developing countries, such as India, “use of public transportation by women without fear” will be a step to achieve Sustainable development Goal (SDGs) and to become developed one.

omen’s travel pattern is different from the travel pattern of men. Women usually travel from home to work-place such as office, school etc. but try to combine various activities simultaneously to complete domestic works in the same day, for example going to vegetable market after office and then home with bags of vegetables. Women which is an important part of society but known as the dependent part of society travels more on public transport as compared to men. As the fact, in joint families personal automobile/vehicle is offered only to men. So, in urban areas, women may require the use of multiple modes of transportation, for multiple shorter trips. Women face a high level of assault and verbal harassment, almost in every mode of transportation. Either in auto rickshaws, public buses or in

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the metro, women do not feel safe. Traveling via public transport is becoming dangerous for females irrespective of their age and caste. Abusive Language and physical harassment are stopping women to travel safely. Women do not find personal security in public transport, transit stop, bus stop, station platform, which may gradually decrease the use of public transportation. Women do not prefer to travel in the dark. Women face insecurity especially in the night either in public transportation or even on the pedestrian path. Bad designs of footpaths, lack of street lights, and lack of CCTV cameras increase the crime such as chain/ purse/ mobile snatching, rapes etc. In the Reuters survey, it was found that Bogota, the capital of Colombia, was the most dangerous city, as per the statement that women were scared to use transport after dark.

Ar. Priyanka Kumar Urban Planner

Ar. Priyanka Kumar (B. Arch., M. Plan.) is Urban Planner in Regional Center of Urban Environmental Studies (RCUES), Lucknow (Estd. by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs). She is an active member of Editorial Advisory Board of Urban Transport Infrastructure Magazine being published by the Urban Transport News.

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◆ WOMEN SAFETY In Mexico City, 64 percent of women claimed that they’d been groped or physically harassed on public transportation. Can “Women only car/coach” or “women only transport” be considered as the permanent solution to ensure women that they are safe? We find every bus has some reserved seats for women, each metro train has a segregated car which is allotted for females and preventing them from being groped or touched by male strangers. Is this an only way to provide equal rights to the women? Prevention from sexual harassment is conflicting the fact that women have equal rights as of men. In this contemporary scenario, it’s a matter of shame that we need “women only transport”. In South Korea, the central government has established some guidelines for the women-friendly city. There are women related policies in Seoul, which aims to improve females’ accessibility to the public spaces and mobility by public transportation. A number of CCTV cameras has been installed in public parking zones. The height of the sidewalk ledge was lowered for safe pedestrian movement. The government lowered the handles in buses, in subways and installed more transportation facilities such as CCTV cameras, signage, for more convenient use of public transportation. The initiatives such as “women safety brand call taxi projects” allowed more and more women to access a taxi with safety in dark. A phone service which sends the plate number, departure time, and location via a text message to the family members of women who is using the taxi at night. To encourage women’s participation in policy-making, the city planning committee added more women as committee members. Involvement of women at

every step may also help to resolve this issue such as Greater Dhaka Sustainable Urban Transport Project in Bangladesh prepared a gender action plan, which includes 30 % participation of women in the improvement of local markets and feeder roads for non-motorized transport, 20% women in BRT construction and maintenance, 70% of women for garment workers eligible for subsidized passes, 20% reserved seats for women and 15% vending area for women vendors. It is required today to have “women-friendly cities” in India. Urban/town planners must focus on the aspect that how a smart city would be a women-friendly city or women-friendly city would be a smart city itself. For womenfriendly cities, the community participation is must, for example, the city of Vienna, Austria (whose population is 52% women) aims to serve the needs of women in a better way and is focusing on designing different parts of their city.

It is required today to have “women-friendly cities” in India. Urban/town planners must focus on the aspect that how a smart city would be a women-friendly city or womenfriendly city would be a smart city itself. City Planners over there, did survey, asked questions, listened, and took action based on feedbacks of community. Based on the suggestions and feedback, they designed wide sidewalks with more lighting, ramps for crossing busy streets with buggies & walkers. They also designed an apartment complex for women, which is close to public transport, providing pharmacy, childcare facilities, changing room, courtyards within the complex.

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In developing countries, such as India, “use of public transportation by women without fear” will be a step to achieve Sustainable development Goal (SDGs) and to become developed one. It will help to ensure that women are equal to men and they have equal rights towards their town. Nevertheless, it is must, to have community participation, at the individual level we may generate awareness in our surroundings. Different institutions may have programs on behavior change and public awareness. It is also important that women should report the cases of sexual harassment without fear, the issue should be taken seriously in the vision of the law as well as the public. Women who have fear of being sexually or verbally harassed in public transportation shouldn’t have to sacrifice their daily routine. Sexual harassment should not be ignored anywhere. ***

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METRO & RAILWAYS ◆

NEW URBAN MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS Patna Metro Rail Project Project Cost: INR 13,300 crores Funding Pattern: 20% each GoI and Bihar Govt, 60% through soft Loan. Network Length: 33.39 km Corridors: 2 (East-West, North-South) Completion Target: 2023 Owner: Patna Metro Rail Corporation Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project (Vizag Metro) Project Cost: INR 8,300 crores Funding Pattern: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode Network Length: 42.55 km Corridors: 3 Completion Target: 2022 Owner: Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation Dholera Metro Rail Project Project Cost: INR 7,000 crores Funding Pattern: 20% each GoI and Gujarat Govt, 60% through Loan Network Length: 100 km Corridors: 4 Completion Target: 2024 Owner: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Mumbai Metro Rail Project (Line 4A, 9, 10, 11 & 12) Project Cost: INR 24,814 crores Funding Pattern: Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra Network Length: 56.46 km Corridors: 5 Completion Target: 2022 Owner: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Pune Metro Rail Project (Line 3) Project Cost: INR 8,313 crores Funding Pattern: Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Network Length: 23.3 km Corridors: 1 Completion Target: 2022 Owner: Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Nagpur Metro Rail Project (Phase 2) Project Cost: INR 11,216 crores Funding Pattern: Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra Network Length: 48.3 km Corridors: 5 Completion Target: 2024 Owner: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3A Project Cost: INR 54,777 crores Funding Pattern: Indian Railways and Govt. of Maharashtra Network Length: 21.3 km Completion Target: 2021 Owner: Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation www.urbantransportnews.com

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◆ CORPORATE UPDATES

CORPORATE UPDATES Delhi Metro completes 16 years of metro services in Delhi-NCR The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) completed 16 years of operation of metro services on 24th December 2018. The Delhi Metro’s first service is started on 24 December, 2002, when it was inaugurated with a short route of 8.5 kilometers between Shahada and Tis Hazari. Today it has spread 327 km metro rail network in Delhi & NCR.

Hyderabad Metro celebrates its first anniversary The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited and L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited jointly celebrated its first anniversary on 6th December 2018. Mr. KVB. Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL unveiled the HMR First Anniversary logo and travelled along with children from Aadarana (A home for orphaned and needy students) in a joyride from Nagole to Mettuguda. Various events have been lined up to celebrate with their passengers. L&T Hyderabad Metro MD & CEO KVB Reddy conferred International Leadership Innovation Excellence Award Mr. KVB. Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL has been conferred “International Leadership Innovation Excellence Award” by Institute of Economic Studies (IES) at the "International Economic Summit" held recently in Bangkok, Thailand. L&TMRHL has also been conferred with a Gold Medal for enhancing the image of India, globally. MEGA Company Ltd. reconstitutes as Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) The board of directors of Metro Express Link for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad Company Limited has changed name of company to Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC). Now the company will be responsible for implementation of metro rail projects in the Gujarat state. The structure of the board will remain unchanged.

Appointments

Mr. Vinod Kumar Yadav Chairman

Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh General Manager

Railway Board, Ministry of Railways w.e.f. 31st December, 2018

Integral Coach Factory, Chennai w.e.f. 31st December, 2018.

Mr. Chaitanya Prasad Managing Director

Ms. Mamta Shah Managing Editor & CEO

Patna Metro Rail Corporation w.e.f. 1st January, 2019

Urban Transport News w.e.f. 1st January, 2019

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Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC)

mt. Ashwini Bhide, an IAS officer from Maharashtra cadre is a post - graduate in English Literature from Pune University. She was selected through Civil Services exam for IAS in 1995 with the honor of standing first among women candidates in the country. She has rich experience of 20 years in IAS cadre by holding key positions such as Chief Executive Officer in Zila Parishad, Addl. Divisional commissioner, Joint Secretary to Governor of Maharashtra, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner in MMRDA and Secretary in School Education and Sports. She has vast experience in the field of Urban infrastructure sector. During her tenure as Additional Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA, many infrastructure projects were successfully completed in Mumbai. Some of these projects are Construction and commissioning of 8.2 km long

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first Monorail of Mumbai, Construction and commissioning of 17 km long Eastern Freeway with 12 km of elevated road, 5 km at grade road and twin tunnels; Elevated Road to International Airport Terminal (T2) Mumbai, 2 major Rail Over Bridges at Dahisar and Milan subway, 8 vital Flyovers including a 2 km long flyover at Lalbaug junction, 36 Skywalks etc. The execution of these projects involved effective leadership and project management as well as meticulous planning on her part for coordination among various stakeholders and rehabilitation of families and religious structures on a large scale. She has also been responsible for making available RoW for Mumbai Metro1 in time bound manner , planning of Surya Regional Water Supply Project, Mithi River Development, Planning & development of Taloja integrated Solid Waste Management Project on PPP and Planning & development of

Mumbai Trans Harbor Link (22 km long sea link) on PPP. With rich experience in Urban infrastructure development , she now aptly heads Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation executing JICA funded Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Colaba – Bandra – SEEPZ) project. Under her strong leadership the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) is achieving its project target in timely manner. MMRC, as of today, has completed about 15km of tunnelling. For the purpose, 17 Tunnel Boring Machines have been commissioned at ten TBM shafts. On 26th December 2018, the MMRC has witnessed the breakthrough of the second TBM of Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro-3 corridor at SEEPZ station. ***

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◆ IN SPOTLIGHT

Vinod Kumar Yadav takes charge of Chairman Railway Board under Ministry of Railways

eneral Manager of South Central Railway Vinod Kumar Yadav appointed as new Chairman of the Railway Board under Ministry of Railways. He is the successor of Ashwani Lohani, who retired on 31st December, 2018 after a brief one and half year term. VK Yadav, a 1980 batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), has been selected as the seniormost among all the General Managers. V K Yadav, a native of Gorakhpur, has obtained an MBA from La Trobe University of Australia and an Electrical Engineering degree from Allahabad University. He posses special experience in Project Management, General Management, Industrial Policy Formulation, Foreign Cooperation, and Foreign Direct Investment. He has also closely watched programs and schemes related to the funding of the World Bank’s international technical coordination and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In 1982, VK Yadav, who started his career as an Assistant Electrical Engineer, has served as Chief Electrical Engineer in the Northern Railway, DRM Lucknow Division, ADRM Delhi Division, and Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer Lucknow Loco Workshop. He has also worked as Group General Manager in Dedicated Freight

Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). He has also served as a Project Director in the International Center for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology in the United Nations and Deputy Managing Director of IRCON in Turkey. Prior to becoming the General Manager of the South Central Railway, he was working as Railway Director of Railway Development, Railway Electricity Projects. It is expected that after appointing V K Yadav as Chairman Railway Board, the development projects of the Railways, especially in Uttar Pradesh, are expected to get more speed. Along with this the work of electrification, freight corridor, bullet train and train 18 will also move in a well-coordinated manner.

Achievements Under the leadership of Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav (then General Manager, SCR) the South Central Railway had won the “1st Best Innovation Award” in the category of suggestion scheme of best innovations by the Indian Railways for the year 2016-17. The South Central Railway (SCR) won the award for its innovative contribution in train operations with the idea of “Automatic Single Car Test Rig” developed by Carriage Work Shop, Lallaguda. This award comprises a cash prize of Rs.3 Lakhs. Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav was complimented for the achievement. The award was given in October 2017.

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InnoRail 2018: Germany shows interests to help India for semi-high speed trains

ven though the bullet train for India is still a dream, but the way for the operation of semihigh speed trains is slowly catching speed. The trial test of Train 18 is going on and the engines being made with Germany are seems beneficial for semi-high speed trains. On Friday, in InnoRail India 2018 exhibition in RDSO campus Lucknow, it was claimed that India will get the new engine in the next six months which can be able to run a train at 300 km per hour speed. According to Indian Railways officials, the Alstom and Indian Railways jointly making 12,000 horsepower electric locomotives in Madhepura factory under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. These new locomotives will run at an average speed of 230 km per hour. This will reduce the time of travel for trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi. Alstom Company’s Assistant Manager S. Kumar said that Germany is playing an important role in making these locomotives. The Vaggo company of Germany is also implementing the dream of ‘Make in India’ by sharing new techniques.

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As the railway electrification is increasing in the country, the likelihood of running diesel locomotives will reduce. But the German engineers are now preparing to make diesel less electric locomotives. These will allow the diesel engine to run smoothly on the electrified lines. On the other hand, after the introduction of these dual-tech locomotives, the problem of changing the engine will be solved, on the other hand, the expenditure on railways will be reduced. Japan has innovated an automatic train protection

solution (ATS) in view of Icurrent accidents in Indian Railways tracks. It is claimed that this technique will prove to be very effective in preventing accidents. When two-train drivers get faceto-face on the same lines of the ATS-equipped locomotives, they will get the information about the danger before reaching 900 meters. Alarms will alert as soon as the alarm sounds in the engine. Automatic breaks will apply in the train 100 meters before. Its sensors are installed on each kilometer. In the InnoRail India 2018 Exhibition, 120 companies from 14 countries have demonstrated world-class activities and research in the field of Railways. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), along with RDSO and Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) were main hosts of this exhibition. The Urban Transport News was official Media Partner for this conference and exhibition.

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◆ EVENT REPORT

UD Secretary urges to promote indigenous technology in Urban Public Transport

he International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has concluded a two-day seminar on Urban Rail Network – Building Sustainable Cities in association with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in Metro Bhawan, New Delhi from 14th December to 15th December 2018. The second edition of the seminar was inaugurated by the Secretary of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Durga Shankar Mishra in presence of CEO and Managing Directors of Metro Railway Organisations of different cities and experts from the industry on Friday. During the inaugural session, Durga Shankar Mishra urged public transport operators to promote and use indigenous technology in urban public transport systems. The Central Government has made mandatory use of indigenous products in new Metro Rail Policy released by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in 2017. Mishra also informed about the formation of I-Metros to facilitate exchange of information, knowledge and best practices in the Metro Railways in India. He further said that the I-Metros is the Indian version of CoMET. Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has given emphasis on the role of Metro Railways in easing the transport issues in the various Indian cities. He made a presentation on Delhi

Metro’s journey from its phase – I to the current state of serving more than 2.8 million commuters a day during the seminar. “It was now mandatory for any metro project to get some public-private-partnership in order to get central assistance. Saberwal said that one of the avenues that DMRC is looking at for private partnership is the installation and maintenance of AFC gates, elevators, and escalators”, said KK Saberwal, Director (Finance) of DMRC during speaking at the session on innovative financing options. “All the proposed six corridors of Phase IV would witness similar tie-up with private players. It is also likely that the entire contract is bundled out to one firm”, he added. SD Sharma Director (Business Development) of DMRC said that as part of the partnership, a private player would install AFC gates, escalators and elevators and in lieu of the cost of these machines and cost of maintenance

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incurred, the private entity would get advertising rights on these machines. Mohamed Mezghani Secretary General of UITP has also addressed the Seminar. He has offered his insights for bettering the performance of high capacity public transport systems. He stated that metro rail networks are capitalintensive and advised urban transport administrations to come up with innovative funding and financing ways to make them affordable. He also gave emphasis on digitalization of metro rail operations for higher efficiency. Urban Transport News was associated as official media partner for this seminar. The seminar was organized with the theme to provide an interactive platform for stakeholders of urban public transport across the country to exchange ideas and share knowledge to enhance the efficiency of the industry, especially the expanding Metro rail networks in various cities. www.urbantransportnews.com

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International Civil Aviation Organization predicts 100% increase in Global Air Travel by 2030

he Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in collaboration with FICCI, is organizing a Global Aviation Summit with an overarching theme of “Flying for all” on 15-16 January 2019 in Mumbai, the financial capital of India. With hundreds of millions of people joining the global middleclass, the demand for air travel is witnessing an unforeseen upsurge. The International Civil Aviation Organization has predicted a 100 percent increase in global air travel by the year 2030, creating a need for extensive efforts to bring the entire aviation ecosystem to pace. The main aims of the summit are to ride this strong tailwind of growth and pave the way forward for the aviation sector. The Global Aviation Summit (GAS) is a two-day summit which will host a conference, expo and will endeavor meaningful engagements via G2G, G2B, B2B meetings and other networking opportunities. It is supported by International Civil Aviation Oganization (ICAO), Federal Aviation Administration of USA (FAA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), CiviI Air Navigaion Services Organisation (CANSO), Airports Council International (ACl) and Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). The global aviation industry is in a high-growth trajectory, ushering an era of rapid expansion. Going forward, the

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biggest driver of demand will be the emerging economies, which will need to cater for air travel for the nearly 6 billion people. To commensurate this fast growth of the sector, the Global Aviation Summit provides an exclusive platform for collaborative efforts on a global magnitude. The Summit aims to focus on the celebration of ‘Flying for All’ and to provide a platform to the aviation fraternity to showcase the challenges of the sector in the newly developing growth spots and understand how the technology-driven innovations will change the air travel in future. The Summit also aims to be the most comprehensive platform for civil aviation, witnessing a vivid representation from the global aviation ecosystem entailing global leaders from airlines, manufacturers, investors, vendors, cargo, space industry, banking institutions, skill development agencies and states & UTs of India. The platform will bring together prominent thought leaders from across the world to share their experiences on

strengthening national aviation ecosystems. “They will share success stories and learnings, emphasizing on principles that will apply across countries. Policymaking approaches that balance market forces with the public interest will be highlighted”. Prominent Transport Ministers from across the world will share their experiences on enhancing the Aviation ecosystem and put forth key analytical inputs on their success stories, experience and knowledge to develop aviation in their respective countries. Civil Aviation Authorities of the World will also discuss how to ensure that safety and security standards are maintained across a fast-growing and vast aviation ecosystem. The event will also examine the future of drones, sustainable growth of aviation, cargo and logistics in the aviation industry – all the factors behind building great aviation business. More than 1000 delegates from global Aviation fraternity are likely to participate in first of its kind Global Aviation summit 2019. ***

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◆ INDUSTRY EVENTS

Event Calendar 2019

Dates

Event Name

Location

Jan. 15-16

Global Aviation Summit 2019

Mumbai, India

Feb. 3-5

Green Mobility Xpo 2019

New Delhi, India

Feb. 8-9

ExpoRail India 2019

New Delhi, India

Feb. 12-13

MOVE 2019

London, UK

Feb. 13-14

Conference on Urban Rail Systems in APAC

New Delhi, India

Feb. 20

EV Conclave 2019

New Delhi, India

Feb. 25

EV Tech India 2019

Bengaluru, India

Feb. 25-27

Electric Vehicle India Summit 2019

New Delhi, India

Mar. 5-7

Rail Live 2019

Bilbao, Spain

Mar. 12-16

India Smart Utility Week 2019

New Delhi, India

Mar. 14

Metro Rail India Summit 2019

New Delhi, India

Mar. 19-20

Asia Pacific Rail 2019

Hong Kong

May 22-24

Smart Cities & Transport India Expo 2019

New Delhi, India

May 26-31

World Conference on Transport Research

Mumbai, India

Jun 9-12

Global Public Transport Summit

Stockholm

Sep. 4-6

World Aviation Summit 2019

London, UK

Oct. 16-18

International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE)

New Delhi, India

Nov. 15-17

Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo 2019

Lucknow, India

Nov. 26-27

Mobility India 2019

Pune, India

Dec. 3-5

World Rail Festival 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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