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25 59 YEAR END REVIEW 2020

Year End Review: 2020 was an "Year of Grit and Victories" for Indian Railways By Urban Transport News, New Delhi

TECHNOLOGY

Need for Technology Intervention Post Covid19 in Public Transport Buses By Dr. Amudhan Valavan, Public Transport Expert

RAILWAY FREIGHT

Indian Railways’ Dedicated Freight Corridors – set to transform transportation

HIGH SPEED RAIL

By Sachinder Mohan Sharma, GGM, DFCCIL

52 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

Sustainable Resolutions for a New Year

By NHSRCL

ON SPOTLIGHT

By ITDP India

GLOBAL RAILWAY PROJECTS

The long & short of economic prosperity India’s first high Speed Rail project is expected to bring

25 Global Railway Projects to Watch in 2021 By Urban Transport News

Mr. Suneet Sharma

Chairman & CEO, Railway Board

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Event Calendar 2020

COVID 19 & URBAN MOBILITY

How will COVID-19 shape urban mobility in India? By Vikram Janakiraman, Natarajan Sankar and Aditya Khandelia (BCG)

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EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Our distinguished advisory board has been assembled to guide Urban Transport Infrastructure journal to become even more representative of urban mobility & infrastructure industry. Members have been invited from the highest levels of the industry and academic/research institutions to ensure high quality content so that the journal can continue on its path of success.

Dr. Vinay Maitri Professor & Dean School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

Dr. Richa Chowdhary Associate Professor University of Delhi, New Delhi

Karuna Gopal Smart Cities Advisor Foundation for Futuristic Cities, Hyderabad

Dr. Annapoorna Ravi Media & Comm. Expert Public Affairs Centre (PAC), Bangalore

Dr. Surabhi Singh Associate Professor Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad

Ar. Priyanka Kumar Urban Planner Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies, Lucknow

Dr. Vivek Vaidyanathan Urban Transport Scientist Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore

R. Sethuraman Sr. EPC Advisor Chennai

Sudhanshu Mani, IRSME Urban Rail Expert Ex-GM/ICF, Indian Railways, Chennai

Dr. Kamal Soi Road Safety Expert Member-National Road Safety Council, New Delhi

Dr. Valavan Amudhan Public Transport Expert Executive Director-TECHSACS

Ishan Chanda Dy. Manager DIMTS, New Delhi

Mehjabeen Economist & Policy Expert Hyderabad

Sanjam Gupta Director Sitara Shipping Limited, Mumbai

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The January Edition of Urban Transport Infrastructure brings glimpses of the year 2020 in our Special Series Year Ender-2020. COVID-19 pandemic has been the biggest story of the year and India has seen the fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Railways gave a new thrust to development through infrastructure development and network expansion in the last one year. A National Rail Plan has been prepared with the objective of developing infrastructure by the year 2030 to meet future requirements of Railways. Under this, major focus will be laid on multi tracking of 14,000 kilometre of route, electrification of the entire rail network, upgrading the speed of trains on important routes and completion of ports’ connectivity. Electrification of Railways’ lines is being given top priority to transform India into a green nation. 66 per cent of tracks have already been electrified and Railways aims to complete electrification of its entire broad-gauge network by 2023. Railways has achieved a major goal by installing Bio-Toilets in the coaches. Kisan Rail Services have been started across the nation to enable farmers to send their produce in a rapid manner with low cost. Apart from this, Indian Railways is giving priority to the safety of the passengers. There has been a significant reduction in railway accidents in the last few years and no passenger has died in railway accidents since April 2019. Apart from this, initiatives like Meri Saheli have also been initiated for the safety of women passengers. Please share your valuable feedback on the content of this Journal so that we can improve and provide more useful information in our future editions. I wish you and your family members a very happy and prosperous new year 2021. Stay Safe and Stay Happy! Mamta Shah Managing Editor editor@urbantransportnews.com

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HIGHLIGHTS November / December 2020 CMRL prepares preliminary report for Coimbatore Metro | Metro Rail Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has prepared a preliminary report for implementation of the Coimbatore Metro Rail Project. Six firms submit bids for conducting EIA study for Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor | Regional Rail A total of six firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental impact assessment (EIA) study/field work and preparation of EIA report for the Haryana (Palwal-Sonipat) Orbital Rail Corridor Project. NGT directs PMC to obtain environment clearance for HCMTR project | Road Transport The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to obtain environmental clearance (EC) for implementation of the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) Project on November 2, 2020. Seven firms submit bids for provision of consultancy services for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Phase-I | Regional Rail A total of seven firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and submitting report for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. MMRCL completes tunnelling work for Churchgate-Hutatma Chowk stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 | Metro Rail Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) completed the tunnelling work for 648 m long Churchgate-Hutatma Chowk stretch of the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) on November 6, 2020. KfW Development Bank approves funds for Mumbai Metro lines 4, 4A | Metro Rail The KfW Development Bank approved funds worth Rs 47.87 billion (EURO 545 million) for implementation of the Mumbai Metro Phase II Line 4 Project (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Teen Haat Naka (Thane)-Kasarwadavli) and the Mumbai Metro Phase II Line 4A Project (Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh) on November 6, 2020. MoHUA releases standard specifications for implementation of Metro Neo | Metro Rail The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released standard specifications for implementation of metro neo projects. State approves transfer of land to PMRDA for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro in Maharashtra | Metro Rail The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) approved the transfer of 7.14 hectares of land in Shivajinagar from the Dairy Development Department to the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) for the HinjewadiShivajinagar Metro Rail Project (Corridor 3 of Pune Metro) on November 6, 2020. Pune Metro completes tunnelling work for Agriculture College-Shivajinagar stretch | Metro Rail Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) completed the tunnelling work for 1.6 km long Agriculture College-Shivajinagar stretch of the Pune Metro Rail Project - Phase I on November 7, 2020. WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

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ď ľď ˇ ROUND UP NCRTC, BEL sign MoU for development of platform screen doors for various MRTS projects | Regional Rail National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for indigenous development of platform screen doors (PSDs) for various mass rapid transit system (MRTS) projects on November 7, 2020. Three firms submit bids for civil works for Corridor IV of Chennai Metro Phase II | Metro Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for civil works under Package C4-ECV-02 of Corridor IV of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II. AIIB approves funds for Delhi-Meerut RRTS project | Regional Rail The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved funds worth Rs 36,657.5 million (USD 500 million) as Tranche 2 for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on October 29, 2020 MRIDC approves survey works for three rail projects | Road Transport Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Company Limited (MRIDC) has approved the survey works and preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for Aurangabad-Pune New Rail Line Project, Aurangabad-Chalisgaon New Line Project and Rotegaon-Kopargaon New Line Project. Three firms submit bids for conducting EIA study for Mumbai-Nagpur HSR corridor | High Speed Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental impact assessment (EIA) study/field work and preparation of EIA report and environment management plan (EMP) for the Mumbai-Nagpur High Speed Rail Corridor Project. Centre to lay foundation stone for Jewar Airport in February 2021 | Airport The Union Government is likely to lay the foundation stone for implementation of the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project in February 2021. RITES to prepare DPR for Bengaluru Metro Phase III | Metro Rail RITES Limited has been appointed to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase III. KRTL board approves revised DPRs for Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode LRT | Metro Rail Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Limited (KRTL) board has approved the revised detailed project reports (DPRs) of the Thiruvananthapuram Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project and the Kozhikode Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. State cabinet allows K-RIDE to borrow funds for Bengaluru suburban rail in Karnataka | Suburban Rail The Karnataka cabinet allowed Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) to borrow funds worth Rs 74,380 million from multilateral funding agencies for implementation of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (Bengaluru Commuter Rail System) on November 12, 2020. MoRTH inaugurates double-decker flyover for Nagpur Metro Phase I | Metro Rail The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) inaugurated the 3.14 km long double-decker flyover on Wardha road under the Nagpur Metro Rail Project-Phase I on November 13, 2020. DMRC board approves implementation of Metro Neo for Kirti Nagar-Bamnoli Village stretch | Metro Rail The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) board has approved the implementation of metro neo for Kirti NagarBamnoli Village stretch. Six firms submit bids for civil works for Patna Metro Phase I | Metro Rail A total of six firms have submitted bids for design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of receiving cum traction and auxiliary main substation including high voltage cabling from grid substation under Package PE-01 for the Patna Metro Rail Project - Phase Four firms submit bids for civil work for four stations of Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail A total of four firms have submitted bids for execution of civil work for four stations under Package 23 for the Delhi -

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ROUND UP ď ˇď ľ Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. State approves transfer of land for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Phase-I in Haryana | Regional Rail The Government of Haryana approved the transfer of 31 hectares (ha) of land at Dharuhera to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for construction of depot for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project -Phase I on November 18, 2020. Tata-Siemens JV commences pilling work for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro | Metro Rail The joint venture (JV) of Tata Reality Infra Private Limited (TRIL) and Siemens Project Ventures has commenced pilling work for implementation of the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Rail Project (Corridor 3 of Pune Metro). 10 firms submit bids for miscellaneous survey works for Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad HSR corridor | High Speed Rail A total of 10 firms submitted bids for survey, identification of overhead, over ground, underground utilities and identification of power sourcing options for substations for the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad High Speed Rail Project. MoHUA, DEA, NCRTC, NDB sign agreement for providing funds for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and the New Development Bank (NDB) signed a loan agreement for providing funds worth Rs 36,657.5 million (USD 500 million) for implementation of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on November 19, 2020. MHA lays foundation stone for Chennai Metro Phase II | Metro Rail The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) laid the foundation stone for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II on November 21, 2020. Three firms submit bids for manufacturing of 44 rakes of Vande Bharat trains | Semi High Speed Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for construction of three-phase propulsion, control and other equipment along with bogies for 44 rakes of Vande Bharat trains. CMRS grants safety clearance for Reach 4A of Bangalore Metro Phase II | Metro Rail The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) granted safety clearance for 6.29 km long Yelachenahalli-Anjanapura section (Reach 4A) of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase II on November 23, 2020. NITI Aayog forms panel to study feasibility of Hyperloop technology | Hyperloop NITI Aayog has formed a high-level panel to explore the technological and commercial viability and feasibility of the hyperloop technology. Work on Mumbai metro Line 9 to complete by December 2024 | Metro Rail The construction work on the Mumbai Metro Line 9 Project [Dahisar-Mira Road-Bhayander and Andheri (E)-CSMIA] is likely to be completed by December 2024. Three firms submit bids for station works for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for design, fabrication, supply and erection of pre-engineered steel roof structure of 12 elevated stations under Package 12B of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project. PMIC approves construction of five runways at Jewar Airport | Airport The Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee (PMIC) approved construction of five runways for the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project on December 3, 2020. MMRDA approves cost variation for two packages of Mumbai Metro Line 7 | Metro Rail Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved cost variation for two packages (Package 2 and 3) of the Mumbai Metro Phase Line 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East). Centre lays foundation stone for Agra Metro Phase I | Metro Rail The Union Government laid the foundation stone for the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I on December 7, 2020. WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

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ď ľď ˇ ROUND UP YIAPL submits master plan for Jewar Airport to NIAL | Airport Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has submitted the master plan for the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project to Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL). ADB approves funds for Bangalore Metro Phase 2A, 2B | Metro Rail Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved funds worth Rs 36.8 billion (USD 500 million) for implementation of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase 2A (KR Puram-Silk Board corridor) and the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project-Phase 2B (Bengaluru Airport Corridor) on December 8, 2020. PUMTA asks Maha-Metro to prepare DPRs for metro extensions in Pune | Metro Rail Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) asked Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) to prepare the detailed project reports (DPRs) for metro extensions in the region on December 9, 2020. Four firms submit bids for civil works for Patna Metro Phase I | Metro Rail A total of four firms have submitted bids for execution of civil works under Package PC-04 of Patna Metro Rail Project. PUMTA suggests implementation of metro neo for Swargate-Katraj stretch | Metro Rail Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) has suggested implementation of metro neo for SwargateKatraj stretch in Pune. MMRCL completes tunnelling work for Siddhivinayak-Dadar stretch of Mumbai Metro line 3 | Metro Rail Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) completed the tunnelling work for 1.12 km long SiddhivinayakDadar stretch of the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) on December 16, 2020. IRCON commences construction of power receiving sub-station for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail IRCON International Limited commenced construction work of power receiving sub-station (RSS) at Murad Nagar under Package 19 for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on December 18, 2020. Six firms submit bids for track works for Kanpur, Agra metro projects | Metro Rail A total of six firms have submitted bids for track works under Package KNPAGT-3 for the Kanpur Metro Rail ProjectPhase I and the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I. MoR issues draft NRP for extension and introduction of new HSR corridors | High Speed Rail The Ministry of Railways (MoR) issued a draft National Rail Plan (NRP) for extension and introduction of new High Speed Rail (HSR) corridors on December 18, 2020. MMRDA seeks land in Pahadi Goregaon for depot of Mumbai Metro line 6 | Metro Rail Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has sought 89 hectares (ha) of land in PahadiGoregaon from the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) for depot of the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 6 Project [Swami Samarth Nagar-Vikhroli (EEH)] Two firms submit bids for implementation of Phase I of Noida Sector 51-Knowledge Park V Metro | Metro Rail GR Infraprojects Limited and SAM India Built Well Private Limited have submitted bids for execution of civil works under Package NGNC-01 of Phase I of the Noida Sector 51-Knowledge Park V Metro Rail Project. MMRCL completes construction of stations slabs under Package 7 of Mumbai Metro Line 3 | Metro Rail Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has completed the construction work on four slabs viz. base slab, concourse slab, mezzanine slab and roof slab of three stations under Package 7 namely, Marol Naka, MIDC and SEEPZ stations under the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ). Phooltas Transrail shortlisted for provision of rescue vehicle for Kanpur, Agra metro projects | Metro Rail Phooltas Transrail Limited has been shortlisted as technically qualified for design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of road and rail vehicle (rescue vehicle) for depots under Package KNAG-06 (R1) of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project-Phase I and the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I.

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ROUND UP ď ˇď ľ Four firms submit bids for provision of consultancy services for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail A total of four firms have submitted bids for provision of consultancy services for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. Three firms submit bids for E&M works for Delhi Metro Phase IV | Metro Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for electrical and mechanical (E&M) works under Package DE-01 Lot 1 of the Delhi Metro Project - Phase IV. Seven firms submit bids for survey and investigation works for Kerala semi-HSR project | Semi High Speed Rail A total of seven firms have submitted bids for conducting geotechnical investigations between Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur and geological and geophysical surveys at tunnel sections between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod under the Kerala Semi-High Speed Rail Corridor Project (Silver Line) Project. State cabinet approves Delhi-Panipat RRTS project in Haryana | Regional Rail The Haryana cabinet approved implementation of the Delhi-Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on December 23, 2020. TMC approves LRT project in Thane | Metro Rail The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has approved implementation of the Thane Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. State releases funds for implementation of Agra Metro Phase I in Uttar Pradesh | Metro Rail The Government of Uttar Pradesh has released Rs 750 million for implementation of the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I. Trial run commenced for Noapara-Dakshineswar stretch of Kolkata Metro | Metro Rail The trial run on Noapara-Dakshineswar stretch of the Kolkata Metro Expansion Project commenced on December 23, 2020. RITES to prepare DPR for Bangalore Metro Phase III by end-March 2021 | Metro Rail RITES Limited is likely to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase III by end-March 2021. Trial runs for Mumbai Metro lines 2A, 7 to be conducted by March 2021 | Metro Rail The trial runs for the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 2A Project (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East) are likely to be conducted by March 2021. Centre inaugurates driverless metro train on Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden stretch of Delhi Metro | Metro Rail The Union Government inaugurated the first driverless metro train on Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden stretch of the Delhi Metro Project - Phase III on December 28, 2020. Trial run commenced for Washermenpet-Wimco Nagar Metro Corridor | Metro Rail The trial run for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension (Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar) commenced on December 26, 2020. Three firms submit bids for provision of consultancy services for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail A total of three firms have submitted bids for provision of consultancy services for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. Four firms shortlisted for provision of consultancy services for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Phase-I | Regional Rail A total of four firms have been shortlisted as technically qualified for carrying out environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and submitting report for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project -Phase I. MoR approves implementation of Chikhloli station under MUTP-3A | Suburban Rail The Ministry of Railways (MoR) approved implementation of Chikhloli station under Kalyan-Badlapur third/fourth lines of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase 3A on December 28, 2020. WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

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 URBAN RAIL PROGRESS REPORT

India’s Urban Rail Network AT A GLANCE

OPERATIONAL NETWORK System

# As on 31st December 2020

Network Length (km)

Metro Rail

702.4

Monorail

19.5

Tram

38.0

Suburban Rail

2593.5

Regional Rail (RRTS)

High Speed Rail

Total Network:

3353.4

UNDER CONSTRUCTION System

Network Length (km)

Metro Rail Metrolite Suburban Rail

562.08 0 79

Regional Rail (RRTS)

188.15

High Speed Rail

508.18

Total Network:

1337.41

NEW APPROVED System

Network Length (km)

Metro Rail Metrolite/MetroNeo Suburban Rail Regional Rail (RRTS) High Speed Rail Total Network:

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626.67 69.85 252.96 103.0 4097.0 5149.48 WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

URBAN RAIL PROGRESS REPORT  UNDER CONSTRUCTION METRO PROJECT

METRO RAIL PROJECTS

Project

OPERATIONAL METRO RAIL NETWORK Project

Network (km)

Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

102.2

Ahmedabad Metro (Gujarat)

6.5

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

180.0

Bangalore Metro (Karnataka)

42.3

Meerut Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

20.0

Chennai Metro (Tamil Nadu)

45.0

Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra)

76.5

Nashik Metro Neo (Maharashtra)

32.0 11.0

Delhi Metro (Delhi)

347.6

Gurgaon Rapid Metro (Haryana)

11.7

Navi Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana)

69.2

Patna Metro (Bihar)

31.39

Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan)

12.0

Pune Metro (Maharashtra)

39.92

Kochi Metro (Kerala)

25.6

Surat Metro (Gujarat)

40.35

Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

34.5

Total Network:

Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

22.9

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

11.4

Project

Mumbai Monorail (Maharashtra)

19.5

Dholera Metro (Gujarat)

100.0

Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra)

24.5

Delhi Metrolite (Delhi)

40.85

Noida Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

29.7

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

Kolkata Tram (West Bengal)

38.0

Nagpur BG Metro (Maharashtra)

Total Network:

740.4

UNDER CONSTRUCTION METRO PROJECT Project Agra Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

Network (km) 29.4

1060.18

NEW APPROVED METRO PROJECT Network (km)

87.6 268.63

Thane Metro (Maharashtra)

29.0

Gorakhpur Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

27.5

Gurugram Metro (Haryana)

30.0

Total Network:

556.08

UNDER CONSIDERATION METRO PROJECT

Ahmedabad Metro (Gujarat)

95.32

Bangalore Metro (Karnataka)

80.0

Project

Bhopal Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

28.0

Coimbatore Metro (Tamil Nadu)

147.0

Chennai Metro (Tamil Nadu)

118.9

Ghaziabad Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

11.0

Delhi Metro (Delhi)

103.9

Jewar Airport Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

90.0

Network (km)

Noida Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

3.8

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana)

3.1

Indore Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

31.5

Jammu Metro (J&K)

23.0

9.0

Srinagar Metro (J&K)

25.0

Kanpur Metro (Uttar Pradesh) Kolkata Metro (West Bengal) Total Network:

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62.96 562.08

Varanasi Metro (Uttar Pradesh) Visakhapatnam Metro (Andhra Pradesh)

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 URBAN RAIL PROGRESS REPORT

HSR/SEMI-HSR/RRTS PROJECTS HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK Project

Network (km)

Executing Agency

Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor

508.0

NHSRCL

Under construction

Mumbai-Nagpur HSR corridor

741.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Mumbai-Hyderabad HSR corridor

711.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Delhi-Varanasi HSR corridor

865.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Delhi-Ahmedabad HSR corridor

886.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Chennai-Mysore HSR corridor

435.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Delhi-Amritsar HSR corridor

459.0

NHSRCL

DPR under progress

Delhi-Mumbai HSR corridor

1384.0

HSRCIL

Feasibility study completed

Mumbai-Chennai HSR corridor

1334.0

HSRCIL

Feasibility study under progress

Chennai-Kolkata HSR corridor

1670.0

HSRCIL

Pre-feasibility study under progress

Delhi-Kolkata HSR corridor

1447.0

HSRCIL

Feasibility study under progress

Mumbai-Kolkata HSR corridor

1961.0

HSRCIL

Pre-feasibility study under progress

Delhi-Chennai HSR corridor

2184.0

HSRCIL

Feasibility study under progress

Total Network:

Status

14613.0

SEMI HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK Project

Network (km)

Executing Agency

Status

Ahmedabad-Rajkot Semi HSR corridor

227.0

G-RIDE

Pune-Nashik Semi HSR corridor

231.7

MAHARAIL

DPR completed

Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod Semi HSR corridor

530.6

K-RAIL

DPR completed

Total Network:

989.3

Feasibility study completed

REGIONAL RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM NETWORK Project

Network (km)

Executing Agency

Delhi-Meerut RRTS Smart Line

82.15

NCRTC

Under construction

Delhi-Panipat RRTS Smart Line

103.0

NCRTC

DPR approved

Delhi-Alwar RRTS Smart Line

106.0

NCRTC

Under construction

Total Network:

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Status

291.15

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BRTS PROJECTS IN INDIA 

BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS IN INDIA OPERATIONAL: 1000.82 km City (State)

Network Length

Lines

Since

Rainbow BRTS, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra)

61.0 km

Dec, 2006

Ahmedabad BRTS (Gujarat)

118.0 km

14 Oct, 2009

Jaipur BRTS (Rajasthan)

26.0 km

31 Jul, 2010

Rajkot BRTS (Gujarat)

63.0 km

1 Oct, 2012

Surat BRTS (Gujarat)

114.0 km

26 Jan, 2013

Indore BRTS (Madhya Pradesh)

126.5 km

2013

Raipur BRTS (Chhattisgarh)

60.0 km

1 Nov, 2016

Visakhapatnam BRTS (Andhra Pradesh)

42.0 km

2 Oct, 2016

Amritsar BRTS (Punjab)

68.0 km

15 Dec, 2016

Bhopal BRTS (Madhya Pradesh)

186.0 km

27 Sep, 2013

Hubli-Dharwad BRTS (Karnataka)

70.0 km

2 Oct, 2018

UNDER CONSTRUCTION/UNDER PLANNED: 164.1 km City (State)

Network Length

Lines

Status

Kolkata BRTS (West Bengal)

15.5 km

Under construction

Mumbai BRTS (Maharashtra)

11.7 km

Under construction

Bhubaneswar BRTS (Odisha)

66.32 km

Planned

Chennai BRTS (Tamil Nadu)

70.3 km

Planned

Coimbatore BRTS (Tamil Nadu)

27.6 km

Planned

Hyderabad BRTS (Telangana)

39.0 km

Approved

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 INFRA BUSINESS REPORT

MAJOR CONTRACTS AWARDED IN 2020-21 Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

RRTS

L&T Infrastructure Engg.

₹6.75 Cr.

Consultancy services for design of three RRTS stations (Udyog Vihar, Sec-17, Rajiv Chowk) of Delhi-SNB-Alwar RRTS corridor

Patna Metro

AECOM JV

₹34.14 Cr.

Detailed Design Consultancy for Civil Construction of Corridor 1 & 2 of Phase I of Patna Metro Rail project

Patna Metro

Systra MVA

₹1.44 Cr.

Detailed Design Consultancy for Traction System of Corridor 1 & 2 of Phase I of Patna Metro Rail project

Delhi Metro

Systra MVA

₹21.16 Cr.

CBTC Consultancy for operation of RS10 Metro trains in Line 7 and Line 8 of Delhi Metro Rail network

Visakhapatnam Metro

UMTC

₹5.33 Cr.

Preparing DPR and providing transactional consultancy services for 33.5 km Visakapatnam Metro Rail project

Pune Metro

Honeywell Automation

₹76.33 Cr.

Supply of Telecommunication Systems for Pune Metro Rail project

RRTS

GR Infraprojects

₹592.17 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaducts including 3 stations (Udyog Vihar, Sec-17, Rajiv Chowk) of Delhi-SNB-Alwar RRTS corridor

Pune Metro

Swastik-URC-FabriykaBertolotti JV

₹110.0 Cr.

Supply of M&Ps for Vanaz and Range Hill Metro Car Shed for Pune Metro Rail project

Bangalore Metro

Siemens

₹250.90 Cr.

Supply of CBTC Signalling Solutions for Phase II of Bangalore Metro Rail project

RRTS

Bombardier Transportation

₹2577.0 Cr.

Supply of 210 Rolling Stock coaches and Depot M&Ps for Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

Mumbai Metro

J. Kumar Infraprojects

₹174.76 Cr

Construction of balance civil work of package 1 of Mumbai Metro Line-7 of MMRDA

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INFRA BUSINESS REPORT  Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Bangalore Metro

ISGEC Heavy Engineering

₹150.83 Cr.

Construction of Metro Depot Structures, Site development works at Kothnur in Reach-6 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2

Pune Metro

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

₹18.47 Cr.

Supply of 3000 MT 60E1 (UIC 60) , 1080 grade head hardened (HH) rails as per IRS-T-12-2009 for Pune Metro Rail project

Pune Metro

Mitsui & Co., Ltd

₹19.30 Cr.

Supply of 3000 MT 60E1 (UIC 60), 1080 grade head hardened (HH) rails as per IRS-T-12-2009 for Pune Metro Rail project

Pune Metro

Voestalpine VAE VKN India

₹21.86 Cr.

Design , manufacturing and supply of standard gauge 60E 1 (UIC 60) turnouts for Pune Metro Rail project

Noida Metro

LKT Engineering Consultants

₹2.18 Cr.

Providing detailed design consultancy (DDC) of Noida – Gr. Noida Metro corridor.

Kochi Metro

LKT Engineering Consultants

₹0.9 Cr.

Providing detailed design consultancy (DDC) of SN Junction – Thiripunithra of Kochi Metro Rail project Phase 1B.

Visakhapatnam Metrolite

Urban Mass Transit Company

₹3.38 Cr.

DPR Consultancy for 60.2 km Metrolite (Tram) project in the Visakhapatnam city

Kolkata Metro

ITD Cementation (India)

₹292.63 Cr.

Completion of balance civil work Line-6 (Airport Line) of Kolkata Metro Rail Project

Kanpur & Agra Metro

Technica Y-Italferr SpA JV

₹260.63 Cr.

General Consultancy Services for Kanpur and Agra Metro Rail project

Kanpur & Agra Metro

Bombardier Transportation

₹2051.0 Cr.

Supply of 201 metro coaches and providing Signalling Solution for Kanpur & Agra Metro Rail projects

Kochi Metro

Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers

₹17.59 Cr.

Project Management Consultancy services for Petta to Tripunithura section of Kochi Metro Phase I Extn. Project

Patna Metro

Quality Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.

₹143.35 Cr.

Construction of New ISBT Metro Depot for Phase-I of Patna Metro Rail Project (PC-02)

Chennai Metro

Bureau Veritas (India)

₹81.37 Lakh

Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) contract of the 9.051 km Chennai Metro Phase 1 Extension Project

Kochi Metro

KEC International – Vijay Nirman Company JV

₹162.98 Cr.

Construction of Viaduct from S.N. Junction to Thrippunithura including one Elevated Stations i.e Thrippunithura Terminal for Phase 1 Extension of Kochi Metro Rail Project (KAC-4)

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

ArcelorMittal España S.A.

₹144.79 Cr.

Supply of 22,000 MT of 60E1 Head Hardened (HH) rails for the under construction 82.15 km Delhi – Meerut RRTS project

Kochi Metro

Linxon India Pvt. Ltd.

₹48.39 Cr.

Supply & installation f 750 V DC Third Rail Traction Electrification and Auxiliary Sub Stations (ASS) and associated SCADA systems for Kochi Metro Phase-1 Extension.

Kolkata Metro

GPT Infraprojects Ltd.

₹196.30 Cr.

Construction of viaduct including two metro stations at Mominpur and Majerhat and Ramp at Joka depot end in connection with Joka-Esplanade Corridor of Kolkata Metro Rail Project

Kolkata Metro

ISGEC Heavy Engineering

₹350.89 Cr.

Construction of PEB sheds, structures, buildings, P-way and utilities, general electrical works and supply, installation and commissioning of machinery and plant for setting up of Metro Car Depot at Joka in connection with Joka-Esplanade Corridor of Kolkata Metro Rail Project

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 INFRA BUSINESS REPORT Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Patna Metro

NCC Limited

₹552.93 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct and five metro stations viz. Malai Pakri, Khemni Chak (Interchange station), Bhoothnath, Zero Mile & New ISBT of corridor -2 of Patna Metro.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Afcons Infrastructure Limited

₹1061.71 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct and two RRTS stations viz. Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar of Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Vijay Nirman Company – KEC International JV

₹279.07 Cr.

Construction of Depot cum Workshop near Duhai RRTS Station of Delhi - Meerut RRTS Corridor

Kanpur Metro

Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd.

₹419.14 Cr.

Supply of Receiving cum Auxiliary Sub Stations Including High Voltage Cabling from Grid Substations, 750 Volts DC 3rd Rail Traction System, 33kV Cable Network, ASS, TSS & SCADA System for Corridor-1 & 2 of Kanpur Metro Rail Project

Delhi Metrolite

Gaveshana Geosciences Pvt Ltd.

₹37.80 Lakh

Conducting geotechnical investigation, topographical survey and utility identification works of Kirti Nagar – Bamnoli Village Metrolite Corridor

₹68.84 Cr.

E&M works at Kolkata Metro Line-6’s Barun Sengupta, Beliaghata, Gour Kishore Ghosh, Nicco Park, Salt Lake Sector V, Technopolis and Biddhannagar stations, and Line-3’s Behala Bazar, Taratala, Majerhat, and Mominpur Stations.

Kolkata Metro

Jakson Limited

Mumbai Metro

Blue Star Limited

₹149.0 Cr.

E&M works at Mumbai Central, Mahalaxmi, Science Museum, Acharya Atra Chowk and Worli underground stations of Mumbai Metro’s Line-3.

Kochi Metro

Sree Giri Consultants

₹52.98 Lakh

Proof consultancy services for the detailed structural design of the elevated viaduct and one elevated station from S.N. Junction to Thripunithura of phase 1B of Kochi Metro Rail Project

Delhi-Alwar RRTS

SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India)

₹23.23 Cr.

Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M Works for the design of Seven elevated stations (Panchgaon, Bilaspur, Dharuhera, MBIR, Rewari, Bawal & SNB), One Depot at Dharuhera, stabling lines at Manesar and elevated viaduct from Kherki daula Toll Plaza to SNB (62 Km) and detailed planning of proposed five underground stations for Sarai Kale Khan (SKK) – SNB RRTS Corridor.

Mumbai Metro

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

₹44.42 Cr.

External Facade Works of 5 elevated stations i.e. Dahisar (E), Anand Nagar, Rushi Sankul, IC Colony and Eksar of Line 2A on Dahisar (E) to DN Nagar corridor of Mumbai Metro Project

Mumbai Metro

Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

₹34.92 Cr.

External Facade Works of 4 elevated stations i.e. Don Bosco, Shimpoli, Mahavir Nagar and Kamraj Nagar of Line 2A on Dahisar (E) to DN Nagar corridor of Mumbai Metro Project

Mumbai Metro

NCC Limited

₹36.33 Cr.

External Facade Works of 04 (four) elevated stations i.e. Charkop, Malad, Kasturi Park and Bangur Nagar of Line 2A on Dahisar (East) to DN Nagar corridor of Mumbai Metro Rail Project

Mumbai Metro

J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd.

₹42.49 Cr.

External Facade Works of 4 elevated stations i.e. Goregaon, Adarsh Nagar, Shastri Nagar and D.N.Nagar of Line 2A on Dahisar (E) to DN Nagar corridor of Mumbai Metro Project

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Sam (India) Builtwell

₹270.68 Cr.

Construction of Multistoried Staff Quarters and connectivity from Mathura Road to Jangpura Stabling Yard Complex for Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor.

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INFRA BUSINESS REPORT  Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Kanpur & Agra Metro

Voestalpine VAE VKN India

₹64.52 Cr.

Supply of standard gauge UIC 60 turnouts, scissor crossovers, checkrails etc. for Kanpur and Agra Metro Rail projects

Kanpur Metro

SAM (India) Builtwell

₹150.14 Cr.

Civil, Architectural Finishes, Water Supply, Sanitary installation, Drainage, External Development, Fire fighting, Fire detection, E&M works and PEB structures for 9 elevated metro stations (from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel Metro Station) of Kanpur Metro

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

₹648.46 Cr.

Supply of Ballast-less Tracks from Sarai Kale Khan (in Delhi) to Modi Puram (in UP) including Jangpura Stabling Yard, Duhai and Modipuram Depots for RRTS Corridor

Delhi Metro

Paras Railtech Pvt. Ltd.

₹23.00 Cr.

Supply of Ballastless Track In Underground Section Of Airport Express Line From Dwarka Sec-21 To ECC Dwarka Sec-25 Standard Gauge Corridor Of Delhi MRTS Project of Phase-III

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

₹723.35 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct from end of Shatabdi Nagar Station to Brahmpuri DN ramp and from Begumpul UP Ramp to Modipuram end including Modipuram Depot entry Ramp and 5 elevated stations of Delhi – Meerut RRTS Corridor.

Agra Metro

Lisha Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

₹112.63 Cr.

Civil, PEB and E&M works for construction of depot cum workshop, including O&M quarters & structural, architectural, plumbing, external development, VAC, firefighting, etc. at PAC Land Depot for corridor-1 of Agra Metro Rail project

Mumbai Metro

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd.

₹543.28 Cr.

Construction of (Balance Civil works of CA-14) Mandale Depot [including Architectural Finishing works and excluding PreEngineered Structure works] of Line 2B Corridor [D.N. Nagar to Mandale] of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA

Delhi Metro

Ghaziabad Mechfab Pvt. Ltd.

₹48.54 Cr.

Civil works for Remodeling, Construction of Ajronda Metro Depot cum Workshop and Inspection Bay Line including Design, Fabrication, Supply, Erection of Pre-Fabricated Steel Roof Structure, Roof Portals, Purlins, Sheeting etc. at Ajronda Metro Depot for Delhi MRTS Project.

Bangalore Metro

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.

₹785.25 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct of length 9.859 km and 6 Nos of elevated metro stations viz, Central Silk Board, HSR layout, Agara, Ibbalur, Bellandur, Kadubeesanahalli including road widening, Utility diversion and allied works of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase-2A [including construction of loops, ramps for road flyover at Central Silk Board junction of approx. length of 2.84 Km including Road widening & allied works in Reach5 line (R5/P4)]

Bangalore Metro

Shankaranarayana Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

₹623.55 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct of length 9.774 km and 7 Nos of elevated metro stations viz, Kodibeesanahalli, Marathahalli, ISRO, Doddanekundi, DRDO sports complex, Saraswathi Nagar and K R Puram including 1.097 km length link line to Baiyappanahalli Depot, 0.30 km length Pocket track, Road widening, Utility diversion and allied works of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase -2A

MumbaiAhmedabad HSR

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

₹24985.16Cr.

Construction of Civil and Building Works including Testing and Commissioning on Design Build Lump Sum Price basis for High Speed Railway involving Viaducts, Bridges, Maintenance Depots, Tunnel, Stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat and Bharuch), and Surat Depot between Zaroli Village at MaharashtraGujarat Border and Vadodara from MAHSR Km. 156.600 to MAHSR Km. 393.700 in the State of Gujarat

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 INFRA BUSINESS REPORT Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

IRCON International Ltd.

₹317.80 Cr.

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Receiving Sub Stations [including 25 kV AC Traction cum 33 kV Auxiliary Main Sub Stations], Extra High Voltage & High Voltage Cabling, 25 KV Overhead Equipment (FOCS/ROCS), Auxiliary Power Supply and SCADA System for Complete Corridor of Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS Corridor

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

IRCON International Ltd.

₹404.94 Cr.

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Receiving Sub Stations [including 25 kV AC Traction cum 33 KV Auxiliary Main Sub Stations], Extra High Voltage & High Voltage cabling, 25 KV Overhead Equipment (FOCS/ROCS), Auxiliary Power Supply [including Auxiliary Sub Stations] and Associated works on Viaduct & tunnel from Duhai (EPE) to Modipuram [including Modipuram Depot] for Delhi– Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS Corridor

Agra Metro

SAM (India) Builtwell

₹272.90 Cr.

Construction of elevated viaduct and 3 nos. elevated metro stations (viz. Taj East Gate, Basai & Fatehabad Road) including civil, architectural finished, water supply, fire fighting, fire detection, E&M works and PEB structures on Priority Corridor-1 of Agra Metro

Ahmedabad Metro

Ranjit Buildcon

₹417.90 Cr.

Construction of 6.478km elevated viaducts and 5 stations from CH. 25467.443m to 31945.443m and 0.679 km elevated viaducts and ramp for depot entry in connection with Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase – II from Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir.

Delhi Metro

YFC Projects Pvt. Limited

₹52.41 Cr.

Civil works for Remodeling, Construction of Sarita Vihar Metro Depot cum Workshop and Inspection Bay Line including Design, Fabrication, Supply, Erection of Pre-Fabricated Steel Roof Structure, Roof Portals, Purlins, Sheeting etc. at Sarita Vihar Metro Depot for Delhi MRTS Project.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.

₹1529.10 Cr.

Design and Construction of Tunnels by TBM from near Brahampuri DN Ramp to Begumpul UP Ramp and 3 Under Ground Stations at Meerut Central, Bhaisali & Begumpul by Cut & Cover Method including Architectural Finishing and Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioining of Electrical and Mechanical Systtems including Fire detection & suppression System and Hydraulic systems on Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut Corridor.

MumbaiAhmedabad HSR

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

₹7289.00 Cr.

Design and Construction of Civil and Building Works including Testing and Commissioning on Design Build Lump Sum Price Basis for Double Line High Speed Railway involving Viaduct & Bridges, Crossing Bridges, Maintenance Depot and Station (Anand/Nadiad), between Vadodara and Ahmedabad excluding Works for 01 No. PSC Bridge and 04 No. Steel Truss Bridges for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.

Ahmedabad Metro

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.

₹1011.59 Cr.

Construction of i) 8.124 km elevated viaducts and 8 stations from Ch. 17343.443m to 25467.443m, ii) 5.420 km elevated viaducts and 3 stations from GNLU to GIFT City and iii) 0.815 km elevated viaducts and additional platform at Koteshwar Road station from Motera to Mahatma Mandir and GNLU to GIFT City for Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II.

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INFRA BUSINESS REPORT  Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Alstom Transport

Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signalling and Train Control and Telecommunication Systems for Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor

Chennai Metro

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

₹1035.30 Cr.

Construction of Elevated Metro Stations at Power House, Vadapalani, Saligramam, Avichi School, Alwartiru Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Karambakkam, Alapapakkam Junction, Porur Junction & Associated Viaduct from Chainage 10027.102 to Chainage 17982.240 & all associated works of Chennai Metro’s Phase II.

Ahmedabad Metro

Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd.

₹118.85 Cr.

Construction of Elevated Viaduct from Dead End P1 to P59 in E-W corridor R2 including station Thaltej Gam, including western side transition span between station and viaduct for Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.

MumbaiAhmedabad HSR

Larsen & Toubro – IHI Infrastructure Systems Consortium

₹1389.70 Cr.

Procurement, Fabrication, Check-Assembly and Painting at workshop and Transportation to various Bridge Sites of Steel Truss Superstructure along with bearings for 33 Nos. of Bridges for High Speed Rail Corridor for crossing over Roads / Rivers / Railways / other structures for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.

Surat Metro

Sadbhav Engineering Ltd. – SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd Consortium

₹779.73 Cr.

Construction of 11.6 KM Elevated Viaduct from Kadarsha Ni Nal to Dream City Dead End Including Ramp for Depot entry near Dream City and 10 Stations (Excl. E&M, Architectural Finishing and Roofing) for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase – 1, Package – CS1

Surat Metro

Ardanuy Ingeniería S.A.

Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Power Supply & Distribution System, 750 V DC Third Rail Traction Electrification and SCADA System of Surat Metro Phase 1

Ahmedabad Metro

Ardanuy Ingeniería S.A.

Detailed Design Consultancy Services For Power Supply & Distribution System, 750 V DC Third Rail Traction Electrification and SCADA System of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase 2

Delhi/Mumbai Metro

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL)

₹26.54 Cr.

Supply of 3500 MT 90 UTS, UIC 60, 13 m, Class “A” 880 Grade Rails, IRS-T-12-2009 for (A) DMRC Depot. Extensions at Delhi of Delhi MRTS Project and (B) Kanjur Marg Depot of Line6 Corridor of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.

Agra/Kanpur Metro

Phooltas Transrail Ltd.

Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Road & Rail Vehicle (Rescue Vehicle) for Kanpur and Agra Metro Depots

Mumbai Metro

AECOM India

General Consultancy for Civil work of Metro Line 10 (Gaimukh To Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and Metro Line 12 (Kalyan to Taloja)

Surat Metro

Gulermak – Sam India Builtwell JV

₹1073.31 Cr.

Design, construction and completion of Underground stations and tunnel including Finishes from Kapodra Ramp to Surat Railway station from chainage 3700m to chainage 7160.6m, comprising twin bored underground tunnel between northern ramp and Surat Railway Metro station, all cut and cover portion including Three underground stations viz. Kapodra, Labheshwar Chowk and Central Warehouse with entry/exits & connecting subway by Box pushing method and a portion of NATM and Launching and receiving chambers of TBM for Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase-I

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 INFRA BUSINESS REPORT Project Name

Contractor

Tender Value

Work

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Voestalpine VAE VKN India Pvt. Ltd.

₹72.00 Cr.

Design, Manufacture and Supply of Standard Gauge 60 Kg UIC Turnouts and Scissors Cross over for Delhi-GhaziabadMeerut RRTS Corridor (Package 15).

Delhi-Meerut RRTS

Schwihag AG

Supply of Track Fastening System for Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor (Package 14).

Surat Metro

J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd.

₹941.80 Cr.

Design, construction and completion of Underground stations and tunnel including Finishes from Surat Railway station To Chowk Bazar Ramp from chainage 7160.6m to chainage 10720m, comprising twin bored underground tunnel between Surat Railway station and south ramp, all cut and cover portion including Three underground stations viz. Chowk bazar, Maskati Hospital and Surat Railway Station with entry/exits & connecting subway by Box pushing method and a portion of NATM and Launching and receiving chambers of TBM for Surat Metro Rail Project, Phase-I

Kolkata Metro

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.

₹532.65 Cr.

Construction of viaduct, ramp & underground RCC box (cut & cover, box pushing) including related works for 3.520 km length from CH. 25891.527 to CH28410.989 between existing Pier CP-760 (near City Centre II) to merging point with metro railway at Biman Bandar Station yard including two stations (Rabindra Tirtha & VIP Road) with all allied works (architectural, electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilation, air condition, fire detection, fire suppression, system & public health engineering works) in New Garia – Biman Bandar metro corridor of Kolkata Metro Railway Line, West Bengal

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RAILWAYS REVIEW 2020 

Indian Railways |Year End Review 2020 2020 was an "Year of Grit and Victories" for Indian Railways

he year 2020 was an "Year of Grit and Victories“ for Indian Railways. Faced with daunting and unprecedented Covid related challenges, under the guidance and vision of PM, Indian Railways has not only been able to keep national supply chain running and move millions of people back home in most adverse circumstances but has also been able usher in an unprecedented growth in development of infrastructure , innovation, capacity expansion of network, freight diversification and transparency matters. Railways has used covid-19 challenge as an opportunity to lay the foundation for future development and next level of traveling experience for passengers.

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In line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra “Reform, Perform & Transform”, and his advice that “It is better to set a stiff target and seek to achieve it rather than drifting forward without aim”, Ministry of Railways has worked towards ushering in transformational changes across in all the area of its operations and management .Major reforms were carried out during the period are described below. National Rail Plan: To cater to the traffic requirements up to 2050 :laying the foundation for future A National Rail Plan (NRP) 2030 has been developed with a view to develop infrastructure by 2030 to cater to the traffic requirements up to 2050. Based on the NRP, a Vision 2024 document has been prepared to develop infrastructure

by 2024 to enhance modal share of Railways in freight transportation to more than 40 per cent and to cater to the traffic requirements upto 2030. Vision 2024 document lists all priority projects with target dates of completion and allocation of resources. Multi tracking of 14,000 Km route, electrification of entire Railway network, upgrading the speed potential of important routes to 130 KMPH and 160 KMPH (present speed potential 110 KMPH), completion of important coal connectivity and port connectivity projects have been planned as part of Vision 2024. An innovative financing has been devised to fund these priority projects. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is mobilizing resources with sufficient moratorium period and projects are being targeted to be completed well before expiry of moratorium period. These priority projects are being planned in such a way

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 RAILWAYS REVIEW 2020 that they will provide enough return to service the debt. The draft plan has been put in public domain and is now being circulated amongst various Ministries for comments . Ministry of Railways aims to finalize the plan at the earliest. Process reforms to improve project execution and Organizational efficiency In the past, Railway projects were suffering from huge time and cost overrun on account of thin spread of resources over a large number of projects and execution of projects prior to completion of prerequisite activities like land acquisition and other clearances. The capital expenditure in Railways has been vastly scaled up after 2014 (almost double the previous level) to address the accumulated backlog of infrastructure deficiency in the Railways. Along with stepped up fund allocation, super–critical (58) and critical projects (68) have been identified and prioritized. Altogether, 146 projects have been identified as crucial from the point of view of freight traffic and these have been provided with prioritized fund allocation for time-bound completion, after root cause analysis. The decision-making process for appraisal and approval of projects and sanction of estimates have been streamlined. It has also been decided to focus on those projects, which are required for improving operational efficiency, enhancing network capacity and where all clearances including land and environmental clearances etc. are available A standardized EPC document has been adopted. General Conditions of Contract have been revised and updated to make them more workable in the field. Bonus clause for early completion, measures to improve cash flows and recognition of credentials issued by big companies and non-insistence of credentials for smaller works have been embodied in the revised conditions of contract. To help the General Managers and other field officers to speed up decision making sweeping delegation of powers has been made to General Managers, Divisional Railway Managers and other Field Units through model Schedule of Powers. These measures along with introduction

of E-work contract management system, E-Shramik Kalyan Portal and a single Central Payment System (in collaboration with State Bank of India) have vastly improved transparency in decision making. This has resulted in accelerated the pace of project execution (as measured in terms of commissioning of broad gauge lines or electrified kilometers per annum). Planned Infrastructure Development and funding requirements has been accessed for loading target of 2024 MT by the year 2024. The targeted planned expenditure in the identified works for above vision is approximately Rs 2.5 Lakh Crores. Running of SHRAMIK Special : Trains of Hope in Adversity The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown had put both their lives and livelihoods of millions of migrants on hold. A great many number of them urgently wanted to get back to their homes and villages. Taking notice of this need, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the Ministry of Railways to arrange an emergency unique train service in coordination with individual state governments. The first Shramik Special train was flagged off on 1 May 2020. With maximum trains to Uttar Pradesh (1,726) and Bihar (1,627), Shramik Express carried 63.15 lac passengers to 23 states through 4621 trips between 1 May and 31 August 2020, in response to the state governments' requests. The Railways faced several challenges during the Shramik Special operation. Still, the biggest challenge was ensuring that 63.15 lac passengers traveling through some of the country's hottest regions during peak summer months had adequate food and water. For example, Danapur Railway Station provided a total of 22.79 lakh food packets, and 28.75 lakh water bottles were provided to people traveling on 1773 trains. Similarly, Western Railways distributed about 1.2 crore meals and 1.5 crore water bottles with IRCTC's assistance. Covid-19 challenge as an opportunity to complete critical infrastructural and maintenance projects

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Progress of National Connectivity Jammu & Kashmir • Udhampur- Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project by December 2022 • Length: 272 km; Commissioned - 161 km, (Katra Banihal Section left) North East India • All north-eastern State capitals (except Shillong) by March 2023 • 112 km long Agartala –Sabroom rail line in Tripura completed • 45 km long doubling project from Lumbding to Hojai completed Rameshwaram Modern Pamban Bridge by October 2021 Statue of Unity Dabhoi – Kevadiya Project Completed : Operation to start in January 2021 Uttarakhand: • Rishikesh - Karnaprayag Rail Link (125 km) by December 2024 • DPR for Chardham Connectivity is ready Raising Sectional Speed New Delhi - Mumbai & New Delhi Howrah Routes (160 kmph) • Raising to 160 kmph approved by Cabinet in August 2019 • Planning completed • Work of deep screening, thick web switches, realignment of curves in progress • Tender invited for solar panel fencing • Indigenous TCAS Signalling & 2X25 kV Traction system • Result in safety, higher speed and additional line capacity will be completed by December 2023 Golden Quadrilateral/Golden Diagonal Routes (130 kmph) • New Delhi - Mumbai and New Delhi Howrah already upgraded • Balance routes will be upgraded by July 2021 • Planning completed and work for track and signalling in advanced stage

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RAILWAYS REVIEW 2020  During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown period, Indian Railway men rose to the challenge and once again demonstrated that they can perform under adverse and crisis situations. Indian Railway took advantage of the opportunity of availability of traffic blocks due to reduced train operations during lockdown period and completed over 350 critical and long pending major bridge & track works. These works had a significant bearing on safety and operational efficiency. Some of these works were pending for several years as sufficient traffic blocks could not be made available under normal working conditions due to high density of traffic.

programme would also provide free-ofcost fencing along the railway track thereby protecting the railway property from encroachment.

axle load of 25/32.5 Tonnes) & overall load of 13,000 Tonnes, Facilitate the running of longer (1.5km) and double stack container trains, Connect the

Dedicated Freight Corridor getting completed at unprecedented speed

existing ports and industrial areas for faster movement of goods, Energy efficient and environment friendly rail transport system as per global standards, Increase the rail share from existing 30% to 45% and reduce the logistic cost of transportation.

Speeding Electrification of Railways and Mission Greening Electrification has been accorded high priority as a part of the national goal to transform India into a green nation. 66% of track length has been electrified by November 2020. Railways aim to complete electrification of its entire broad-gauge network by 2023. The speed of electrification has been greatly scaled up from a level of 1176 KM in 2014-15 to 5276 in 2018-19 and 4378 KM in 2019-20 despite the setback due to COVID (in fact Cumulative 1,682 RKMs have been electrified till Nov’20 ). Once completed, IR will achieve a unique feat among the major railways in the world to run trains fully with indigenously produced power without dependence on imported fossil fuel. After 100% electrification, estimated saving on fuel/energy bill for IR would be about Rs.14,500 Cr per annum. Indian Railways have fixed itself a stiff target of being a net-zero emitter of carbon by 2030 .This includes an ambitious target for complete electrification of IR network by 2023 and an equally ambitious target for generation of renewable energy using Railway’s assets. This year Indian Railways started its pilot 1.5 MW solar energy plant with an aim to power its energy needs. This is part of an ambitiousprogramme is to generate 20 GigaWatt of solar power by 2030 using the sparable railway land. Besides generating renewable energy the WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

Dedicated Freight Corridors are getting completed at unprecedented speed will change the way fright operations work in India . It is going to not only bring the costs of freight operation down but also ensure digitally tracked bigger and faster. In the first phase, DFFCIL is constructing the Western DFC (1504 Route km) and Eastern DFC (1856 route km including PPP section of SonnagarDankuni Section. The EDFC starting from Sahnewal near Ludhiana (Punjab) will pass through the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand to terminate at Dankuni in West Bengal. The Western Corridor connecting Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Mumbai will traverse through the states of UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra of WDFC & EDFC (excluding the Sonnagar – Dankuni PPP section). Dedicated Freight Corridors are expected to decongest the existing Indian Railway network, Increase the average speed of goods trains from existing 25 to 70 kmph., Run Heavy Haul trains (higher

New Services in Passenger Operations With PPP in Train Operations Railways is now undertaking a partnership approach for passenger train operations. To enhance overall service quality and operational efficiency, IR is now pro-actively engaging with stakeholders and initiating dialogue with private players. This aims at improving the passenger experience and bringing modern technologies and private investments. In the first phase, it is planned to introduce 151 modern passenger trains operated through PPP over 109 Origin Destination (OD) pairs of routes. This will bring private sector investment of Rs. 30,000 crore. Applications from interested parties have been received and Request for Proposals (RFP) have been issued to Shortlisted applicants in November 2020.

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 RAILWAYS REVIEW 2020 Station Development & Modernization Work of development of stations at Gandhinagar, Habibganj and Ayodhya have been fast tracked. Railways is taking a partnership approach for station development and Request for Qualification (RFQs) have been invited for New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Mumbai Terminal, Nagpur, Gwalior, Sabarmati, Amritsar, Pudducherry, Nellore, Dehradun and Tirupati stations on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Modernisation of Coaches and More Powerful Engines: India Produces the Most Powerful Railway Engine Commercial Operation of WAG 12 Locomotive:Railway Board has communicated the sanction of the prototype locomotive during lockdown on 28.04.2020 and the locomotive has travelled in 14th Zonal Railways and the fleet strength in 57 and has earned around 18.66 lakhs km and the prestigious Made in India project manufacturing 12000 hp being the HHP locomotives with highest speed of 120 kmph. Atmanirbhar Bharat Campaign gets firm footing: Import has reduced to less than 1.6%

Indian Railways has progressed significantly on path of Aatmanirbhar Bharat significantly in 2020, with a number of policy reforms taken in 2020. IR is encouraging manufacturing and promotes production of goods and services in India, with Increase of local content through Partnerships, cooperation with local companies, establishing production units in India and Joint venture with Indian suppliers. Proactive Reciprocity principle in Make in India policy has been enabled. RDSO and production units have reviewed the vendor directories so as to minimise the control of vendors and to facilitate procurement through the process of competitive bidding on the basis of predefined eligibility criteria and specification for all items except for a few limited safety /critical items. With consistent efforts, import has reduced to less than 1.6% as compared to 5.6% in year 2013-14.Ongoing infrastructure and manufacturing projects of Railways are being undertaken through Aatma Nirbhar Bharat campaign. Tender for indigenous manufacturing of Vande Bharat Trains has been floated. Also work on Dedicated Freight Corridor and Bullet train (Ahmedabad- Mumbai) is progressing swiftly. Emphasis is on procurement of indigenous material in all

projects of Railways. Some of the key initiatives include initiation of process for procurement for 44 rakes of Vande Bharat Trains.and production of powerful 12000HP engines at Madhepura. Way Forward Railways continues to work steadfastly to become the engine for the nation’s vikasyatra. Over the past 6 years, Railways has strived for modernisation of systems, processes and infrastructure. Railways is committed to become an efficient, self sustainable, cost effective, punctual and a modern carrier of passengers and freight services provider of highest standards in order to serve the growing needs of New India. ***

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Sustainable Resolutions for a New Year  ITDP India

Zero Emission Areas

Low and Ultra Low Emission zones, which are prevalent across European and some Asian cities, often function on a pricing structure in which high polluting cars enter by paying a fine or toll. Cities should focus on creating Zero Emission Areas (ZEAs) also referred to as Zero Emission Zones. With the higher standards enforced by ZEAs, very few vehicles are able to enter, thus effectively creating fully pedestrianized spaces. What makes ZEAs more compelling is that they can capture many interventions such as air quality improvements, electric buses, and cycling infrastructure at the same time. In the Global South, ZEAs are not yet standard in cities, but can be.

Leapfrogging Technology Innovation

So much of our world is digitized, from how we shop for things, to how we communicate. Transit systems have not always been early adopters of specific technologies, but the pandemic pushed some adoptions of technologies, like cashless payments. Real time vehicle tracking already exists on driving apps, but can be utilized to share arrival information with transit commuters, particularly those using multi-modal systems. Technologies like dynamic WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

After such a tumultuous and challenging 2020, it seems impossible to make New Years’ Resolutions with the end nowhere in sight and without fear of jinxing an already chaotic 2021. However, this past year has been a reckoning on how much can and should change within our cities, and governments should look toward the upcoming year with a renewed understanding of what has to change in cities to build resilience for the decades to come.

pricing on roads and parking can enhance existing infrastructure, allowing systems to leapfrog ahead.

Finally Give Pedestrians the Right of Way

The pandemic showed how much space is wasted on car movement and car storage: with open air dining taking over parking spaces and streets closing down to cars and opening to recreation, it was starkly evident just how inappropriately utilized streets have been. Walkable streets took on restored value; people embraced outdoor spaces to walk, and sit, greet, and gather safely. Pedestrianizing space has always been at the top of sustainable transportation wish lists, but with these recent lessons of the pandemic, there is renewed momentum and optimism. Now is the moment to seize upon temporarily pedestrianized streets and make them permanent.

Keep Cycling

What also became abundantly clear during the pandemic was just how much people enjoy riding bicycles. From Jakarta, which saw in some locations 1000 percent increase in cycling, to cities all over the world constructing emergency cycle lanes, two wheels were clearly better than four. People took to

the streets; bicycle sales have increased significantly in 2020. Cycling is carbon free, inexpensive, and with supporting infrastructure, safer than driving. People enjoyed cycling for recreation and commuting. It would behoove planners and policymakers alike to respond to this obvious need and demand by making temporary lanes permanent and expanding and building infrastructure, so as not to miss this opportunity.

Rethink Car Culture

Car sales increased during the pandemic. Municipal leaders encouraged people to drive as the safe option. This knee jerk response: that cars are simply the most efficient and safest form of transport, has got to change. In 2020, of the top 10 bestselling vehicles in the US, seven of them were either SUVs or pick-up trucks, both types known to be more wasteful of gas and more dangerous to pedestrians. In the US as well, despite less driving, the rates of pedestrian fatalities due to cars and traffic fatalities rose. Globally, 1.35 million people die every year due to road crashes, these deaths are preventable tragedies. Cars are polluting, they are dangerous to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. They are not more efficient, but with a deeply entrenched car culture, they remain the default mode of transport for many due to lack of viable alternatives.

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OPINION  RAIL BUSINESS REVIEW 2020 

Business & Investment Opportunities in Railway Infrastructure Sector in India

ndian Railways is among the world’s largest rail network, and its route length network is spread over 1,23,236 kms, with 13,523 passenger trains and 9,146 freight trains, plying 23 million travellers and 3 million tonnes (MT) of freight daily from 7,349 stations. India's railway network is recognised as one of the largest railway systems in the world under single management. The railway network is also ideal for long-distance travel and movement of bulk commodities, apart from being an energy efficient and economic mode of conveyance and transport. Indian Railways is the preferred carrier of automobiles in the country. Government of India has focused on investing in railway infrastructure by making investor-friendly policies. It has moved quickly to enable Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in railways to improve infrastructure for freight and high-speed

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trains. At present, several domestic and foreign companies are also looking to invest in Indian rail projects. Market Size Indian Railways’ revenue increased at a CAGR of 6.20% during FY08-FY19 to US$ 27.13 billion in FY19. Earnings from the passenger business grew at a CAGR of 6.43% during FY07-FY19 to reach US$ 7.55 billion in FY19P. Freight revenue rose at a CAGR of 4.30% during FY08-FY19 to reach US$ 18.20 billion in FY19. Revenue growth has been strong over the years. Indian Railways’ gross revenue stood at Rs 183,092.74 crore (US$ 26.20 billion) in FY20 (till February 2020). Freight earnings in FY20 (till February 2020) stood at Rs 119,216.11 crore (US$ 17.06 billion). Passenger earnings for Indian Railways was estimated at 51,077.73 crore (US$ 7.31 billion) in FY20 (till February 2020). Freight remains the major revenue earning segment for Railways, accounting for 65.1% of its total revenue in FY20 (till February 2020), followed by the passenger segment. In October 2020, Indian Railways freight

loading stood at 108.16 million tonnes, compared with 93.75 million tonnes in the same month last year. The Indian Railways earned Rs. 10,405.12 crore (US$ 1.40 billion) from freight loading in October; this is higher by Rs. 868.90 crore (US$ 117.41 million) or 9% compared with Rs. 9,536.22 crore (US$ 1.28 billion) in the same month last year. In November 2020, India Railways announced that 40% of dedicated freight corridor (DFC) will be opened for traffic by end-FY21, while the entire 2,800 km route will be completed by June 2022. Passenger traffic was valued at 7.25 billion and freight traffic at 1,208.34 million tonnes in FY20. India was among the top 20 exporters of railways globally as of 2017. India’s export of railways has grown at a CAGR of 31.51% during 2010-2018 to US$ 507.90 million. Exports of railways in 2019E stood at US$ 635 million. Investments/ Developments Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow in railway-related components stood at US$ 1.12 billion from April 2000 to June 2020.

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 RAIL BUSINESS REVIEW 2020 Following are some of the major investments and developments in India’s railways sector: • In November 2020, Indian Railway launched a completely digitised online Human Resource Management System (HRMS)—a high thrust project for Indian Railways to leverage improved productivity and employee satisfaction. • In October 2020, Western Railways division completed its first consignment journey from Mumbai to New Delhi. The division signed a deal with the logistics partner of Amazon India for speedy transportation of parcels in Rajdhani Express. The deal stipulates consignment deliveries for 113 days from October 2020 to February 2021 with an estimated goods transportation of 2,712 tonnes; this will help generate a revenue of Rs. 2 crore (US$ 269.93 thousand). • The Indian Railways completed eight major capacity enhancement projects by taking advantage of the coronavirus lockdown. These projects included three super critical projects with a combined length of 68km, three critical projects with a combined length of 45km, upgradation of the entire 389km railway line from Jhajha in Bihar to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Uttar Pradesh and a new 82km port connectivity line to Paradip. • In September 2020, the Indian Railways announced the ‘Clone Train Scheme’, wherein it planned to run a clone train with the train of the same number, to help and provide relief to the waitlisted passengers over heavy passenger traffic routes. • As a part of the Railways’ plans to upgrade its network, the Ministry announced that all non-AC sleeper coaches will be replaced by AC coaches for trains running >130 kmph. This move has been taken as a technical necessity for high-speed trains with the bonus of improving passenger experience. • In November 2019, pilot project was launched to study the feasibility of using Railways’ parcel service for e-tail players. • In November 2019, Indian Railways entered into Procurement cum Maintenance Agreement with Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd. (MELPL), a joint venture of Indian Railways and France-based Alstom to manufacture 800 electric

locomotives for freight service and its associated maintenance. • In October 2019, Indian Railway launched One Touch ATVM for fast ticketing at 42 Suburban Stations of Central Railway. • Khurja-Bhadan section of eastern corridor in Uttar Pradesh to be formally opened for traffic on October 2, 2019. • In July 2019, longest electrified tunnel built between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations. Government initiatives Few recent initiatives taken up by the Government are: • In November 2020, the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara, launched 7 new programmes, 2 B.Tech UG programmes, 2 MBA and 3 MSc programmes on the core applied sector. These programmes are aimed at creating the best skills sets in railway infrastructure management, systems & communication engineering and transportation cum supply chain management. • As of October 2020, the Railway Ministry issued a policy to develop goods shed facilities at small/roadside railway stations aimed at augmenting terminal capacity through the participation of the private sector. Private parties are allowed to develop a goods wharf, utilities for labourers (resting space, drinking water, etc.), approach roads, loading and unloading docks, and other related infrastructure. • On September 22, 2020, Indian Railways sanctioned a feasibility study for seven bullet train projects - all open to PPP investments. • In July 2020, The Ministry of Railways decided to create a special cell, Project Development Cell (PDC), in the railway board to increase investments and inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI). • As on June 02, 2020, a total of 4,155 Shramik Special trains were operationalised from various states across the country and more than 57 lakh passengers have already reached their home state. • As per Union Budget 2020-21, Ministry of Railways have been allocated Rs 72,216 crore (US$ 10.33 billion). • In February 2019, Indian Railways decided to launch food packets with

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QR codes and give live kitchen feed. • The speed is being raised to 160 kmph on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes by 2022-23. The passenger trains have got approval to raise 60% increase in average speed. • Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) is already building the first two freight corridors - Eastern Freight Corridor from Ludhiana to Dankuni (1,856 kms) and Western Freight Corridor from Dadri to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (1,504 kms) - at a total cost of Rs 81,000 crore (US$ 11.59 billion). • The Government is going to come up with a ‘National Rail Plan’ to enable the country to integrate its rail network with other modes of transport and develop a multi-modal transportation network. • A 'New Online Vendor Registration System' has been launched by Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), the research arm of Indian Railways, to have digital and transparent systems and procedures. Road Ahead Indian Railway network is growing at a healthy rate. In the next five years, Indian railway market will be the third largest, accounting for 10% of the global market. Indian Railways, which is one of the country's biggest employers, can generate one million jobs, according to Mr Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Railways and Coal. Indian Railways is targeting to increase its freight traffic to 3.3 billion tonnes by 2030 from 1.1 billion tonnes in 2017. Indian Railways plans to achieve 2,024 MT (metric tonne) loading in 2024 from the current 1,200-1,300 MT. It is projected that freight traffic via the Dedicated Freight Corridors will increase at a CAGR of 5.4% to 182 MT in 202122 from 140 MT in 2016-17. *** (Source: www.ibef.org)

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 INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS REVIEW 2020

Business & Investment Opportunities in Transport Infrastructure Sector in India

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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. India was ranked 44 out of 167 countries in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2018. India ranked second in the 2019 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index. Market Size According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), construction development and infrastructure activities sectors received FDI inflow amounting to US$ 25.69 billion and US$ 16.97 billion, respectively, between April 2000 - June

2020. The logistics sector in India is growing at a CAGR of 10.5% annually and is expected to reach US$ 215 billion in 2020.

India requires 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 infrastructure space. Some of the key investments made in the sector are listed below: • Large investment in infrastructure has seen momentum as overall PE (private equity)/VC (venture capital) investment touched an all-time high of US$ 14.5 billion in 2019. • The largest deal was done by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Public Sector Pension Investment Board and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund as they made investment worth US$ 1.1 billion in GVK Airport Holdings Ltd. • In FY20, the cumulative growth of eight core industries stood at 0.6%. • As on 31 March 2019, 26.02 million households got electricity connection under the Saubhagya Scheme.

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• In 2019, infrastructure sector witnessed seven merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worth US$ 1,461 million. • In September 2020, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced that it aims to operate 50% of fuel stations, which are owned by public sector oil companies, using solar power within five years—under the government's green energy drive. • In November 2020, Warburg Pincusbacked logistics real estate firm, ESR India signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to invest Rs. 4,310 crore (US$ 578.88 million) to set up 11 industrial and logistics parks around Mumbai and Pune. Government Initiatives The Government of India is expected to invest highly in the infrastructure sector, mainly highways, renewable energy, and urban transport. • In April 2020, the Government set a target of constructing roads worth Rs. 15 lakh crore (US$ 212.80 billion) in the next two years. • In May 2020, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) achieved major milestone by digging up a 440-metre long tunnel below the busy Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway (NH 94). WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS REVIEW 2020  • Indian energy sector is expected to offer investment opportunities worth US$ 300 billion over the next 10 years. • NHAI will be able to generate revenue of Rs. one lakh crore (US$ 14.31 billion) from toll and wayside amenities over the next five years. • In the Union Budget 2020-21, the Government has given a massive push to the infrastructure sector by allocating Rs. 1,69,637 crore (US$ 24.27 billion) to develop the transport infrastructure. • Communication sector has been allocated Rs. 38,637.46 crore (US$ 5.36 billion) to develop post and telecommunications departments. • Indian Railways has received an allocation of Rs. 72,216 crore (US$ 10.33 billion) under Union Budget 2020-21. • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs received an allocation of Rs. 50,040 crore (US$ 6.85 billion) under the Union Budget 2020-21. • In October 2020, the Government of India invited proposals to install charging infrastructure on major highways and expressways in the country • In October 2020, The Central Government awarded a total of 322 projects to construct 12,413 km roads under the 'Bharatmala Pariyojana'. • In October 2020, NITI Aayog and Quality Council of India (QCI) launched the ‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’ (NPMPF), envisaged to bring radical reforms in the way infrastructure projects are executed in India. • In October 2020, the government announced a plan to set up an interministerial committee under NITI Aayog to forefront research and study on energy modelling. This, along with a steering committee, will serve the India Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF) jointly launched by NITI Aayog and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). • In October 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched an affordable rental housing complex portal. Achievements Following are the achievements of the Government in the past four years:

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• In 2019, the sector witnessed seven merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worth US$ 1,461 million. • In March 2020, NHAI accomplished the highest ever highway construction of 3,979 km of national highways in FY20. • Freight earnings in FY20 (till February 2020) stood at Rs. 119,216.11 crore (US$ 17.06 billion), while its gross revenue stood at Rs. 183,092.74 crore (US$ 26.20 billion) during the same period. • Cargo traffic handled stood at 707.4 million tonnes (MT) in FY20. • Electricity production in India reached 1,252.61 BU in FY20. • The largest PE investment witnessed was the acquisition of Pipeline Infrastructure India by Canadian asset management firm Brookfield’s for US$ 1.9 billion in Q12019. • India’s rank jumped to 22 in 2019 from 137 in 2014 on World Bank’s Ease of doing business - "Getting Electricity" ranking. • Energy deficit reduced to 0.7% in FY20 from 4.2% in FY14.

Road Ahead The infrastructure sector has become the biggest focus area for the Government of India. India plans to spend US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure during 2019-23 to have a sustainable development of the country. The Government has suggested investment of Rs. 5,000,000 crore (US$ 750 billion) for railways infrastructure from 2018-30. India and Japan have joined hands for infrastructure development in India's Northeast states and are also setting up an India-Japan Coordination Forum for Development of Northeast to undertake strategic infrastructure projects for the region. *** (Source: www.ibef.org)

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 INTERVIEW

You have been with Bombardier for just over two years now, how have you found the experience so far?

Danny Di Perna is currently the President of Bombardier Transportation, and was appointed to this role in February 2019. He joined Bombardier in 2018 as the President of Aerostructures and Engineering Services. In this role, he was responsible for leading the transformation and growth strategy for this business unit. In a recent conversation with Sam Sherwood-Hale, Rail Professional, Di Perna talks about asset management in Southeast Asia and Bombardier’s approach to business in the region and get the latest on multiple ongoing projects in the region.

When I grew up in engineering, aerospace was the exciting, high tech industry to be in – I completely underestimated rail. My father-in-law worked for the Canadian national railway and I always saw it as an old, stodgy world. But honestly, I underestimated the complexity, the requirements for safety and systems integration, cybersecurity and increased density for signalling, the whole project design is so impressive and it matters for everybody’s daily lives. I think the industry now is a lot more attractive to young professionals, the days of old steam engines are totally gone – it is all state of the art now. I have been on 20 trips to China over the years and spent a lot of time in Southeast Asia in both aerospace and now in rail. We function as a one-stop-shop with engineering, one of our centres of excellence is in Bangkok, where we have 640 signalling engineers. We have capabilities with rolling stock and design and production support, we use our JVs in China to produce, for example, the Singapore R151 metro vehicles. We also provide maintenance support. This topic of asset management comes up quite often in Southeast Asia, the perception is that operators and owners don’t take it as seriously as they should. Has that been your experience?

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Using the UK as an example, I just went to Old Oak Common in the London area, it is a world class state of the art Crossrail-Bombardier depot. Asset management has been thought through for the next 30 years covering every aspect of maintaining the fleet. I went there with Andy Byford, TFL Commissioner, and Mark Wild, the CEO of Crossrail, and it is exactly as you say. It is one thing to get the rolling stock delivered but maintaining the value of the stock throughout its life requires full asset management in the form of operating the depots, supplying spare parts and overhauling the bogies – and we provide all of that. Governments used to buy it all and then figure it out as things were falling apart, we now have digital tools that can help us proactively maintain the assets and we strike deals that see us having a relationship that lasts 30 or 40 years. Governments can hold us accountable in this way. It is similar to the aerospace model for jet engines, you sell a jet engine to an airliner then they sign up to a long-term services arrangement for obsolescence management and fuel burn guarantees – so you’re locked down for the fleet life. September has been a busy month for Bombardier, we have covered multiple stories of new contracts for Bombardier in China, Australia, Singapore – all over Asia. You must be very pleased with how business is going in this part of the world? Bombardier Transportation remains a market leader in the Asia Pacific region. In Southeast Asia, we’ve been contributing to the region’s growth for the past 30 years by transforming its public transportation network. We have come a long way, from winning our first turnkey systems contract for a 27 kilometre rail network in Kuala Lumpur in 1992, to winning Bombardier’s biggest asset replacement contract in Asia on Singapore’s North-South & East-West Lines in 2018. We continue to partner with key regional suppliers to develop local rail capabilities and local rail talent for the long-term needs of regional customers. With our globally-proven range of product portfolios and experienced team, we are well equipped to provide the right solutions for the

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INTERVIEW  specific and varied requirements of rail authority and operators in the region. You’ve also recently won contracts in Thailand and Malaysia – how do you change your approach when bidding for projects in these different countries? As we’ve always done, with each new environment, climate and culture, we evolve and adapt to provide world-class systems – making us a successful global supplier for greenfield and brownfield projects locally. We listen, innovate and integrate – so we can successfully contribute to improved productivity and ultimately to raising rail industry performance regionally. With demands on mobility growing exponentially in Southeast Asia, Bombardier must find solutions that work for everyone. It’s a challenge no-one can meet on their own. That’s why Bombardier works as a strong team to support customers in understanding the commuter’s needs, while striving to create solutions that anticipate the needs of tomorrow and keep cities moving. What other projects are currently in the process of delivery? In Singapore we are upgrading 276 MOVIA metro cars for the Downtown MRT Line – comms systems and delivering 636 MOVIA metro cars for the North-South and East-West MRT Lines and ten-year services. We are also delivering 19 INNOVIA APM cars for the Bukit Panjang LRT Line, signalling system upgrade and ten-year services. In Thailand we are delivering our driverless INNOVIA monorail 300 system for Bangkok’s Pink and Yellow Lines with 20-year services, alongside an INNOVIA APM 300 system for the Gold Line, all equipped with CITYFLO 650. In Malaysia we are delivering 108 INNOVIA metro cars for the Kelana Jaya Line and midlife refurbishment of the Kelana Jaya 414 Fleet. Two years ago, Bombardier announced a 20-year long-term maintenance services contract with BTSC in October 2018 to support the BOMBARDIER INNOVIA monorail system in delivery for Thailand’s first two monorail lines, the Bangkok pink and yellow lines. Can you give us an update on that project?

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As a committed and long-term partner in this market, Bombardier is honoured to be delivering the first monorails in Bangkok. The project scope includes delivering 288 BOMBARDIER INNOVIA monorail 300 cars equipped with BOMBARDIER CITYFLO 650 automatic train control for driverless operation, and the supply of wayside subsystems. The first eight INNOVIA monorail cars arrived in Bangkok on 2 October. The wayside system delivery is progressing on track for both Pink and Yellow Lines, the next phase is testing and commissioning.

all at different stages of rail development – how have you found the working culture there?

LTA and SMRT are technically very astute, and rightfully so. Singapore has always been a podium for Bombardier to showcase innovative mobility solutions from driverless technologies to Train Control Monitoring System (TCMS) and the adoption of predictive and conditionbased maintenance methodologies. We provided the first driverless APM for Singapore’s Bukit Panjang line and the first Automatic Track Inspection (ATI) system and TCMS for the Downtown line. We conducted the launch of realtime passenger load display (a first for Southeast Asia) for the Singapore Downtown Line.

How has Bombardier’s work in the region been affected by Covid-19?

Echoing what I said earlier about our approach, with each new environment, climate and culture, we evolve and adapt to provide world-class systems – making us a successful global supplier for greenfield and brownfield projects locally. We listen, innovate and integrate. Bombardier has also delivered mainline and mass transit rail control systems in China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, The Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. As well as one of the Bombardier partners with LTA and world’s largest fleets of INNOVIA metro SMRT in Singapore, how do these operating in Kuala Lumpur at the Kelana Jaya Line. partnerships come about?

With Bombardier’s recent announcement to supply 636 BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro cars to LTA for the high-capacity North-South & East-West Lines, making a total of 912 metro vehicles in Singapore – it has one of Bombardier’s largest metro fleet in the world. We have a 20-year partnership with Singapore, Bombardier serves as a trusted and strong local partner, working hand-in-hand with authority to design next generation trains to anticipate the needs of tomorrow. We are proud to say, Bombardier will be moving up to 1.8 million passengers per day across Singapore by 2024. Today, Bombardier’s regional office in Singapore, led by Jayaram Naidu, Bombardier’s Southeast Asia President, support customers throughout Southeast Asia as a centre for rail vehicles and services.

At Bombardier, safety is our number one priority and operational excellence is our commitment. Many of our employees have continued to deliver essential work and supported our customers throughout the crisis to keep local transit systems moving. As we move into the postpandemic recovery phase, we ramped up our operations from partial to full capacity. Our productivity model will now evolve so that work is safe for everyone while we mitigate the impact of the pandemic on our project execution and fleet maintenance activities. What does the Alstom acquisition deal change for Bombardier Transportation? It brings complementary geographical presence and attractive product additions across all rail segments regionally. It also strengthens product lines and the strategic industrial capacity of the concerned entities to better address customer’s needs in Southeast Asia. Finally. It strengthens Bombardier Transportation’s focus as we collectively move towards building more sustainable transportation across SEA. ***

Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia are

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 GLOBAL RAILWAY PROJECTS

25 Global Railway Projects to watch in 2021

1 FREIGHT CORRIDOR • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: Heavy Haul Project Cost: USD 11.74 billion Construction Period: 2012-2021 Length: 3,360 km

2 BAGHDAD METRO • • • • •

Country: Iraq Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 2.5 billion Construction Period: 2020-2025 Length: 22 km

3 BANGKOK METRO • • • • •

Country: Thailand Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 3.1 billion Construction Period: 2013-2020 Length: 26.3 km

4 LAGOS-IBADAN RAILWAY • • • • •

Country: Nigeria Project Type: Mainline Project Cost: USD 1.53 billion Construction Period: 2017-2020 Length: 156 km

5 MURCIA-ALMERIA HSR • • • • •

Country: Spain Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 2.8 billion Construction Period: 2010-2022 Length: 184 km

6 YINXI HIGH SPEED RAIL • • • • •

Country: China Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 11.6 billion Construction Period: 2015-2020 Length: 618 km

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7 RAIL BALTICA • • • • •

Country: Lithuania Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 5.8 billion Construction Period: 2019-2026 Length: 870 km

8 ANKARA-SIVAS HSR • • • • •

Country: Turkey Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 1.56 billion Construction Period: 2008-2020 Length: 253 km

9 HO CHI MINH METRO • • • • •

Country: Vietnam Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 2.5 billion Construction Period: 2012-2021 Length: 19.7 km

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GLOBAL RAILWAY PROJECTS  10 CALGARY GREEN LINE Country: Canada Project Type: Light Rail Project Cost: USD 3.7 billion Construction Period: 2020-2026 Length: 46 km

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11 GRAND PARIS EXPRESS Country: France Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 4.3 billion Construction Period: 2020-2027 Length: 35 km

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12 LAS VEGAS-VICTORVILLE Country: USA Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 8.0 billion Construction Period: 2020-2023 Length: 270 km

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13 BAYAN LEPAS METRO Country: Malaysia Project Type: Light Rail Project Cost: USD 2.0 billion Construction Period: 2020-2026 Length: 29.5 km

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14 DELHI METRO PHASE IV • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 6.6 billion Construction Period: 2020-2024 Length: 104 km

16 BOGOTA METRO • • • • •

21 CHENNAI METRO PH-2

Country: Colombia Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 5.1 billion Construction Period: 2020-2024 Length: 23.9 km

17 CAIRO MONORAIL • • • • •

Country: Spain Project Type: Light Rail Project Cost: USD 4.5 billion Construction Period: 2020-2024 Length: 52 km

Country: Australia Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 13.5 billion Construction Period: 2020-2030 Length: 25 km

19 TEXAS-CENTRAL HSR • • • • •

Country: USA Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 20.0 billion Construction Period: 2020-2026 Length: 390 km

20 BANGALORE METRO PH-2 • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 6.3 billion Construction Period: 2020-2025 Length: 118.9 km

22 SHANGQIU-HANGZHOU

18 SYDNEY METRO WEST • • • • •

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Country: India Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 4.5 billion Construction Period: 2020-2023 Length: 93 km

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Country: China Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 13.6 billion Construction Period: 2015-2020 Length: 794 km

23 NORTH BOTHNIA LINE • • • • •

Country: Sweden Project Type: Mainline Project Cost: USD 3.0 billion Construction Period: 2018-2030 Length: 270 km

24 DELHI-MEERUT RRTS • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: Regional Rail Project Cost: USD 4.2 billion Construction Period: 2020-2024 Length: 82 km

25 MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD HSR • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: High Speed Rail Project Cost: USD 15.0 billion Construction Period: 2020-2028 Length: 508 km

15 MUMBAI METRO • • • • •

Country: India Project Type: MRTS Project Cost: USD 12.08 billion Construction Period: 2016-2026 Length: 337 km

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ď ľď ˇ INTERVIEW

Bedy Kharisma Market Research Specialist PT INKA, Indonesia

Congratulations on bagging the "Young Researcher of the year" award at Rail Infra and Mobility Business Digital Awards 2020. Before we begin, please tell us a little bit about your professional journey in the industry? Well, thank you for choosing me to receive such an award. I am much honored. The journey started when I joined PT INKA (Persero), an Indonesian State-Owned company specializing in manufacturing various rolling stock types. They have exported their products since 1991 and has developed since then in terms of product, technology, and market. There was a position to join the company in a newly formed department, the market research department. Even though many offers have come to me as a business analyst, management of change, and else, it was an easy choice to join them for several reasons. First, I think it is time for me to give back to my country; having the earlier years of my career, I always dedicated myself to several multinational

companies. And second, it is near my home town. So yeah, since then, the journey began.

my guess was right. Based on the SCI report PT INKA (Persero) is the fifthlargest passenger coaches globally.

What things inspired you to choose your career in the global market research sector?

Highlight some major research activities and their outcomes towards solving issues of the rail and transport industry?

As a rolling stock manufacturer industry, there is no other option except to go global and widen its market share. Depending on the local or national market is definitely not an option. Therefore, since the first day of my career in this market research sector, I set my mindset to have a global perspective. Having that mindset in mind always forced me to find an international reference. SCI was my inspiration back then. In the first year of my career, I concluded that PT INKA (Persero) should have a place in the global market share. And to justify that, I need to look up for an international consultancy company that gathers and analyzes the same thing: the global market share of the rolling stock market industry. And

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The question that often arises in the rolling stock industry is the expected price for a specific rolling stock product. DR. Piers Connor stated the same problem on his website. And then, I encourage myself to send him an email, saying that this methodology that I offer may solve the question. And the feedback from him was positive. And other positive feedbacks were not only coming from him. Knowing the rolling stock price will help a rolling stock manufacturer gain insight to win the market share and keep their product competitive. It is also beneficial for the operator. They could understand to allocate a standard budget to acquire certain types of rolling stock. A WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

INTERVIEW  consultancy firm will surely help them answer many questions in depth regarding rolling stock price. And not just that, from the dashboard that I build, it is possible to know the trends of this industry, its market shares, distribution, and else. How did Covid-19 affects the Rolling Stock Market across the world? Covid-19 has some severe impact on the rolling stock industry. The rolling stock industry is an industry characterized to transport six people in each meter square in normal condition. While during the pandemic, physical distancing requires that the distance between people standing must be at least 1.5m. Being so will seriously affect the railway operator and severely injured the industry that backs them up, including the rolling stock manufacturer. The number of new rolling stock ordered has dwarfed to less than 20% YoY from the data I gathered. Not sure if it will bounce back in a V shape or a U shape. And considering the effect of covid-19, the bounce will be likely to be different between rail passenger and rail freight. Hence, the impact of covid-19 will vary on the manufacturer’s specialization. How do you predict the growth of the Rolling Stock market in 2021?

I hope that we all could see a bounce in 2021, at least an indication that the market will bounce back. In terms of rail transport performance, SCI states an optimistic forecast said that the worldwide railway market would grow by 2.2% per year in 2024. But this does not necessarily reflect the same in the investment of the new rolling stock market. The railway operators lack a considerable amount of money for ongoing operations and even more necessary investment. With the reduction of customer's buying power, rolling stock manufacturers' recovery will still lay low.

historical market share, if we combine Alstom and Bombardier's market share, it will indeed outperform the Chinese manufacturer market share. However, that excludes the pandemic effect. If the pandemic stays a while, the railway passengers are still prone to suffer. And at the same time, the freight wagon market may remain constant. Thus, those who acquire the capacity to produce railway freight at its most will win the competition.

What are your thoughts on the merger deal of the Rail Business of Alstom and Bombardier Transportation?

Perhaps, many have heard this saying before. “We are not in the same boat, but we are in the same storm.” This pandemic has given us a chance to stand tall as a human being, an opportunity to prove that we can conquer this situation together. This is a chance to reflect on our core competencies, realizing which one is important and what’s not. It may not the time to expand; barely surviving this period is a triumph on its own. We all hoping that this will end soon; before it happens, be kind and stay safe.

We all know that the rolling stock market industry's landscape has changed much in this decade; China has put itself into the biggest rolling stock manufacturer worldwide, dismissing European rolling stock manufacturers' domination. And this threatens to change the industry's landscape as we know it. Many attempts to topple the giant from the throne, a merger between Siemens and Alstom, have failed; who knows that Alstom and Bombardier's merger may succeed and topple the giant down? Looking at the

Anything else you want to tell our readers.

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 OPINION

Indian Railways’ Dedicated Freight Corridors – set to transform transportation

T Sachinder Mohan Sharma GGM, DFCCIL Govt. of India

he rail ‘Golden Quadrilateral’ connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata comprises of 16 per cent of the route kilometres but carries more than 55 per cent of passenger and freight traffic. Since this route is saturated, the need was felt for upgrading the sections and also increasing the line capacity for carrying more rail traffic. Keeping in view the surging requirement of powerhouse coal from Kolkata to the Punjab area and the container traffic from the western ports of Mumbai and Gujarat to the Delhi area, the eastern and western dedicated freight corridors were envisaged in 2005. To fulfil this dream, an agency called the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established for the construction, operation and maintenance of the corridors. Its mandate also included the setting up of multi-modal logistics parks and providing complete transport solutions to customers. The DFCCIL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

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corporation run by the Government of India’s Ministry of Railways. The Eastern Corridor extends from Dankuni to Ludhiana and is funded by the World Bank to a tune of $1725 million. The section between Sonnagar and Dankuni (538km) is coming up as a public private partnership (PPP) and, for the section from Mughalsarai to Sonnagar (126km), equity funding is being provided by the Ministry of Railways in India. The Western Corridor from Mumbai to Dadri is being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and constitutes a loan of about 654 billion JP¥. The overall capital structure of the dedicated freight corridors (DFC) entails a debt equity ratio of 3:1. The vision for the DFC is to run longer and heavier trains. To do so, the sections have been made with a long-term perspective and the foundation can cater to a 32-tonne axle load, whereas the WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

OPINION  impact load detectors and hot box detectors are being used. At various stations, cameras have been deployed for the rolling-in examination of wagons. The whole DFC has been planned without any surface level crossings to enable higher speed and safety. The concept of integrated maintenance depots 150km apart is envisaged, and these shall look after all activities pertaining to infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance and out of course attention. All of these technological upgrades will have a trickledown effect on the Indian Railways. Most of these technologies are either being partially sourced from India or are coming up through joint ventures or partnerships. These will thus help in the ‘Aatmanirbhar’, or self-reliance mission, of India and also help in (State of the art Operation Control Centre at Prayagraj being operated by DFCCIL) developing the rail eco-system. This will tracks and sleeper density have been been used. For the electrical systems, help in not just job creation, but also skill designed for a 25-tonne axle load. This computer simulation tools for optimising development. limit has been kept in mind, because the rating of equipment like traction most of the traffic will originate and transformers, SCADA (supervisory Socio economic benefits terminate on the Indian Railways control and data acquisition) systems for network and pass through the DFC. Over Head Equipment (OHE) Every infrastructure project has forward Routes on Indian Railways are also being maintenance and better configuration of and backward linkages, and it is upgraded to a 25-tonne axle load so as to electrical wires and regulating equipment estimated that the DFC will pay back ensure seamless first and last mile has been deployed. For the first time, more than 5.5 times the value of connectivity. Apart from this, 2×25 KV high rise OHE with a height of 7.1m is the money invested in it. This will be electric traction is planned so as to ensure being used in the western corridor to through the development of industries, 120 trains on each corridor with a time enable the movement of double stack jobs and livelihood and the boost to the gap of 12 minutes each. The maximum containers, which were, earlier, running logistics sector. In India, logistics cost is moving dimensions of the DFC are on diesel traction. For rolling stock estimated to be between 13 to 14 per cent higher than those on Indian Railways, operations, the online monitoring of of the gross domestic product (GDP), and and this will help in using rolling stock rolling stock systems consisting of wheel it is higher than those in developed with enlarged dimensions, especially if the origination and destination is on the network. All of these will help in higher throughput, thereby improving the asset utilisation and helping Indian Railways to carry more traffic. The DFC will have a positive impact on the rail industry, economy and the environment. Technological leap Some of the other innovative features include: Train protection warning systems for safety; train management systems for monitoring operations; and a global system for mobile communication between the train crew and control. As far as track is concerned, mechanised track laying using a new track construction machine, cant in turnout zone, head harden rails, thick web switches, GPS coordinates of land boundary and friction buffer stocks have WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

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 OPINION countries, while the global average is eight per cent. India is ranked 44 in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2018. The average speed of trains will be about 70kmph on the DFC routes, and the cost of operation will be less than half that of IR. The savings will be passed on to the customers, and this will bring down the overall logistics cost. Rail traffic estimates in DFC influence areas indicate that the incremental traffic today is expected to be 163 MT, and this will increase to 500 plus MT in 2030-31. The corridors will be along the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and other industrial hubs, and the cheap cost of transport will make industries more viable. There will be opportunities as we develop MMLPs and PFTs, and, also, the port infrastructure is built up. The whole eco system will develop around the DFCs, and these will be the engines of growth and development in the area. Some of the services planned include: • Scheduled parcel trains • Piecemeal containerised road traffic • Ro-Ro movement • Road-railers for white goods • Development of an Auto Hub in NCR. Other innovative practices to capture the traffic are also planned on the DFC network so as to utilise the higher schedule of dimensions available. It is, therefore, essential that the rail coefficient of the traffic increases so that we may reap the benefits of efficient operations. Some other benefits of the DFC include safety in operations, increased speed of delivery and socio-economic benefits to the nation. Sustainability Both the DFC routes are planned for electric traction. Electric supply will be taken through open source, which will bring down the cost. Using greener sources of energy will help in reducing carbon emissions and also reduce the reliance on imported fuel. It has been estimated that the DFC operations will bring about 400 MT of overall saving in terms of CO2 emissions till 2040-2041. On the surplus land, solar panels are also being provided with grid connectivity, and this will reduce the net energy requirements.

The stations on the DFC have also been planned at a distance of 40km and the whole route has automatic signalling, which will ensure efficient operations, thereby reducing the energy consumption due to stoppages. The locomotives are equipped with regenerative braking, which will further reduce the energy requirements. Longer length trains of up to 1,500m will also be more efficient due to tailgating. The manpower on the DFC will be matching the international benchmarks of about one employee per kilometre. Integrated maintenance practices for the rail infrastructure will reduce the duplicity and make the corridor more efficient. Less number of employees implies less energy consumption for non-traction purpose. Thus, the DFC will be a sustainable project whose benefits can be enjoyed in perpetuity. Corporate Social Responsibility Since the freight corridor is a government unit, it has various stakeholders and endeavours to improve their quality of life on a sustainable basis. DFC has a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for skill development training and provision of solar lighting. As part of its policy, it looks at making the locals selfreliant and skilled to make them employable. Money was also spent in setting up toilet blocks in rural areas, provision of facilities for differently abled citizens and for promoting rural, national and parasports. (DFCCIL, 2020).

transforming the transportation scenario in the country. The impact of this project will be like a positive externality, as the savings and logistics cost will be reaped across the domestic and international value chain. The project will bring about a modal shift from road to rail and will also help to capture new commodity traffic. Seeing the potential of this project, four more corridors are currently being planned along the other parts of the Golden Quadrilateral. *** About Author Sachinder Mohan Sharma is a railway mechanical engineer with over 27 years of experience in rolling stock maintenance and operation. His other areas of expertise include disaster management, fuel and alternate fuels, crew and diesel locomotives. He is a fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK and India. He has a MPA from the National University of Singapore, is a Chevening scholar from the University of Oxford, UK, and is presently perusing his PHD from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.

DFCCIL is committed to its pursuit of

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Dr. Amudhan Valavan Public Transport Expert

Dr. Amudhan Valavan possess over 26 years of experience in Public Transport and Urban Mobility related fields since 1993. From 2016, he has worked as an Independent consultant and Adviser to leading Companies like Thriveni Earthmovers, Thriveni Sainik and also RTA, Dubai and KPTC, Kuwait etc. on several technical assistance and training projects in India & the Middle-East and managed a number of projects involving numerous experts and multi-disciplinary teams.

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Need for Technology Intervention Post Covid19 in Public Transport Buses COVID-19 has forever changed the experience of being a customer, an employee, a citizen and a human. The impact of COVID-19 on our society and economy is unprecedented. The pandemic has forced enterprises to reconsider their work practices and adjust them to the current situation with COVID-19. However, there are companies that reap benefits by employing IoT applications in this period of turmoil. A broad array of devices and software allows us to operate and respond to this crisis in a way that would have been impossible in the past. Such technologies as Internet of Things are helping companies and governments to solve unique challenges posed by coronavirus.

With every industry affected by COVID19, the amount of potential effective applications designed for specific business areas are rising, with IoT leading the tech race. The main business segments that can reap most benefits from IoT systems in this time are Transport, Healthcare, Agriculture, and Retail. The major area that is currently embracing numerous IoT solutions in order to ease the burden for its transport workers as well as to promptly provide needed mobility service to the public.

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 OPINION Regaining public trust This has had a very serious impact also on the public transport sector. Big worries are now also related to the so-called “reopening” phase. There will be a lack of trust from users, due to the complexity of ensuring safe social distancing. The pandemic has forced enterprises to reconsider their work practices and adjust them to the current situation with COVID-19.The pandemic has dealt a blow to public transportation but has triggered debate around how to adapt services to new mobility patterns. COVID-19 impacted public transport during the first wave of the epidemic, causing ridership to plummet due to both the government-imposed lockdown and travellers’ fears of crowded environments where the virus can easily be transmitted. Transport providers quickly implemented measures to reassure passengers on the health and safety aspect. Some operators were quick to introduce contactless payment and validation solutions to reassure passengers and prevent infection. The whole world came to a halt with the medical field experiencing great pressure to help humanity fight COVID-19. Not just transport, almost every business activity faced huge losses in these hard times. But it is only prudent to always take such hardship moments as lessons and prepare a fail-proof system for the future. The Public Transport must now focus on leveraging technology to create a more efficient and better transport system. All the technologies that I speak about are already in existence. The problem is, they are not implemented in a combined manner. You can see contactless ticketing in one part of the world but social distancing is not implemented. In another place, CCTV based monitoring alone is existent for safety purposes. And in other parts of the world, there is zero technological intervention in the transport sector. Since the lockdown 98% services were brought to a halt just to curb the spread of the virus and this has resulted in major economic loss to the whole transportation field. And also, people have resorted to personal vehicles. This will lead to traffic congestion and more pollution. Now it is impossible to quickly resume all process. The growth is

stunned. We see busses running with very few people on board. Most of the transport activities have resumed, but social distancing is just inked in the papers of the policies and law books. It has not been implemented strictly. According to Source from World Bank – UITP Survey in May 27th, 2020, the Operational Impact of Lockdown in Public Transport is : • Only 1-2% of normal services are operational overall • 67% of operators are only operating special services for medical and essential personnel in response to government requests • 81% of the Operators reported no ridership at all, while the rest witnessed a 90% reduction in ridership • In cases where private operators were contracted by the government to provide public transport services, 60% of them have experienced a delay in payment But, the average occupancy Ratio per Bus after COVID -19, is drastically come down to 30% globally But with such modern technologies in the world, do we really have to face such a strict and cruel lockdown as this. Let’s explore all the ways in which we can better face the situation. COVID-19 is an airborne virus. It spreads through air. So masks are the first measure to prevent its spread. Maintaining a distance (aka) social distancing is the second importation rule to be followed. But there is no way to strictly implement these two yet. An automated computer intelligence monitoring all activities and issuing instant fines for violators can only bring real change. The Passengers attitudes towards the Public Transport after COVID-19 are:

In Korea, bus shelters are modified and are now fitted with air sterilisers that constantly filter air of any diseases or viruses. These shelters are smart in a way they are equipped with CCTV cameras and thermal cameras that can scan for PPEs on humans and also constantly measure their temperatures. People with high temperatures shall be notified and not allowed entry into the shelter. They are also equipped with smart display that is connected with the incoming bus to that station. It shows details of the seat vacancy and eta of the bus. This has ensured safety in this pandemic period and restored trust among the general public in Korea to use the public transport system. In China, they have developed a device that has a camera, both - normal and thermal, which dynamically monitor people's temperature and check if they are wearing the Masks and other necessary PPE correctly. It warns the driver of any violations. If there is a violation, the device accesses the identity of that person and issue a warning. If the warning is not taken seriously then repeated offenders can be fined or suitable action can be taken. This intelligent IoT connected device can perform activities beyond just checking PPE and temperature.

• Usage of Personal Vehicles has increased drastically • Procurement of Compact New Vehicles shot up in the year2020 • General attitude towards lack of sanitation • Low Buses on road leading to lower availability & accessibility • Mysterious Nature of COVID -19 has induced fear among the general public to travel using Public Transport.

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OPINION  They can also collect data about a person’s travel time and automatically deduct fare based on that information. A cloud system can thus be setup and a smart transport system can be established making mundane manual ticket booking and managing process effortless. This also ensures that people will pay only for the amount of service they use ( i.e. only for the travel time).

They can also collect data about a person’s travel time and automatically deduct fare based on that information. A cloud system can thus be setup and a smart transport system can be established making mundane manual ticket booking and managing process effortless. This also ensures that people will pay only for the amount of service they use ( i.e. only for the travel time). After COVID-19, the Public Transport needs the technology intervention for Efficient Operation now. Fortunately, we live in the era of sophisticated digital technologies. A broad array of devices and software allows us to operate and respond to this crisis in a way that would have been impossible in the past. Such WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

technologies as Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, Data Analytics and Internet of Things are helping companies and governments to solve unique challenges posed by COVID-19. With such an integrated system, governments can now monitor people movements and establish strict social distancing rules. Medical history of individuals can be made available and be linked with the Individual identification number to closely monitor infected people or people recovering from COVID-19. This can highly curb the spread of viruses. Transport facilities empowered with this data can now prevent infected people from using public transport. When such a system is implemented, the trust in public transport can be restored among the general public. Other technologies like CCTV based monitoring inside buses can be used to effectively to implement social distancing inside closed spaces.

smart technologies. Only this course of action is a futuristic and logical way to resume daily life. Initial investments and implementation do take a lot of time and resources, but this technology accelerates the growth many folds. ***

Implementing safety features need not be used only for COVID-19 safety. Once a connected system is established the data can be sent to various government departments and can be used effectively to predict service needs and at times of emergency to take timely measures. The technological interventions that I am proposing to be implemented are long term visions. They are not just a gateway to fight COVID-19, but also a gateway to a smart future. Once city up, it will revolutionize not just the transport sector but every aspect that can contribute to a nation’s growth .It is imperative that the government takes measures to implement JANUARY 2021 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

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The long & short of economic prosperity India’s first high Speed Rail project is expected to bring… 

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From enabling faster passenger traffic between cities to providing a safer & reliable mode of transport, and from opening a world of employment opportunities to introducing of high quality technology in the country; there are many factors that will determine the economic success of the High Speed Rail (HSR) project in the country. But the most significant among them being the local impact a project of this magnitude can create that could prove to be a major ingredient in the socio-economic appraisal of not just places, industries and people residing along the project corridor but also those across the country. Since the introduction of first Shinkansen in Japan in 1964, high-speed trains have proven to be an undeniable technological, commercial and popular success. Many countries since then have adopted the technology and invested in what today has become a vast network of

high-speed rail lines. Most notable among them being countries like U.K, France, Germany, Spain, China and most recently U.S.A, Australia and South Africa among others. While the motivation behind investing in a technology like HSR may differ for each country, the end vision remains the same: alleviate the overall quality of life by providing people with better social, economic and employment opportunities while benefitting the environment as well. True, while in India the 508 km long Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is still underway, there are countries who have in the past adopted HSR and are now in the process of expansion because its efficiency resulted in a positive long-term spillover effect in the regions served by it. Does it not make for a compelling case ready for India to replicate and improve its standing on a global platform? The opinion makers may question the suitability of developing an expensive infrastructure such as HSR at a time when the world economy is

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unstable. But the silver lining is that by focusing on developing a project like this right now can reap long term socioeconomic benefits that in turn can elevate India’s position as a stable and sustainable economic power in the times to come. The bullet train will provide many layers of the economic benefits and overall impact on the people. • Create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities • Stimulate economy • Pave the path for creation of completely new industries • Be the catalyst for the next real estate boom • Save businesses, people’s time and money • Increase mobility • Give boost to ‘Make in India’ The long-term economic impact of the HSR project It has been observed globally that countries or cities that have HSR network WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

OPINION  are more competitive and are better positioned to attract tourism, businesses, jobs, and skilled workforce. Look around and you’ll see countries like Japan, Germany, France, UK, South Korea, USA and Russia that have successfully adapted the HSR technology and have seen an upsurge in their economic status. As a developing economy, India’s chances of matching up to these bigger economies can get a boost with the completion of Bullet Train project as it will not only put India at a higher pedestal of technology & connectivity but also open doors for more foreign investment, development of new businesses and enhanced lifestyle for many. A stitch in time:- HSR world over have proven to be a great time saver. Because they are reliable and promise faster and efficient transportation of passengers, it helps them save time, energy and money. With the completion of the MAHSR project, the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be brought down to under 2 hours, which otherwise by road is around 8-9 hrs (depending on the traffic situation) and by plane is 4-5 hrs (including time taken to reach the airport from the destination, check-in, boarding, total flight & landing time) right now. People who often commute between these two states for business or work purpose can this way reach their destination much faster, carry out their work and even return to their hometown in much lesser time and at lower cost. To top it, they can save some energy for the next day’s grind as well- all in a days’ time. Being stuck in traffic for longer hours adds stress to daily life that often leads to lower productivity. With ease of connectivity that the HSR project offers, people working along the belt of the corridor can take a sigh of relief. Also, the money saved here can be pumped back in the businesses, which can in turn help boost the economic prospects of not just individuals but also that of the country’s overall economy. An all-weather friend:-While monsoon season bring with it the cheer of respite from the scorching heat, it does have a downside to it too. Waterlogging leads to traffic congestion and road blockages everywhere and being stranded on the road for hours becomes a norm. With WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

people spending most of the time stranded on the roads, not being able to reach their destination on time, flight cancellations, train delays, meetings getting cancelled…all this leads to a loss of a lot of money not just for individuals or businesses but to overall economy as well. Now Bullet Train may not be the ultimate solution to dealing with the monsoon situation in the country and nor does it promise to provide answer to commute woes during monsoon but since it can operate in all weather conditions, it can indeed provide some relief in the traffic congestion situations during not just monsoon but any other weather problem like hail, storm etc. Look at this way, HSRs are not subject to road congestions so they operate on schedule every day without delay- especially during peak travel time or rush hours. A strong case for this has been built by Japanese Bullets Trains, which are globally known for their punctuality and known to run efficiently during all seasons. Such is the reputation of the trains that when a delay happens even by a matter of seconds, it makes for national headlines and apologies to the passengers are issued. It does help that the technology being used to lay the tracks, designing of the train and other matters related to its operations is world-class. Confidence can be drawn from the fact that a similar operational & management efficiency is expected in India with the completion of the project since it’s the same Japanese technology that will form the base of our first Bullet Train project. With more and more people reaching their destinations on time and without any hassle, it will become another reason for enhanced productivity at work and money being pumped in the economy.

employment, tourism and business. Here are some benefits of making inroads in smaller towns with Bullet train and how it can foster economic development in smaller cities and towns along the project route: An HSR project like Bullet train can link cities together into an integrated region that can then function as a single stronger economy. Example: Vapi is famous as the city of chemicals. As the largest industrial area in Gujarat in terms of small scale industries, imagine the kind of impact it can make to the economy of not just Gujarat but that of the country if it has better connectivity to a financial hub like that of Mumbai. Faster connectivity between the two cities using the HSR can give a jump to the demand for the products being produced in Vapi, which can lead to a positive effect on the entire production chain. With the similar model replicated for all the other cities along the length of the HSR project corridor, one can expect nothing but a great deal of economic surge in the country. Greater need for production means increased need for labour and other workforce. An HSR project can have a direct as well indirect impact on the labour market as well. Direct impact can be seen from the skilled workforce that would be required immediately for the work related to the project. According to an estimate, the bullet train project is expected to create 4,000 direct job opportunities, along with 35000 to 40000 indirect jobs. Approximately, 40,000 construction workers are also expected to be employed during the set up period of AhmedabadMumbai bullet train. Now imagine this number only going up as and when each phase of the construction is executed and the new one is put in place. This aside, there will also be a jump in the need of skilled workforce to work in big and small A great economic connector:-Not just industries and other projects that will stem people, but even cities along the line of the along the project corridor. corridor are expected to have greater connectivity and experience a jump in MAHSR will also give rise to the tourism their socio-economic status. All the 12 industry along the corridor. Be it Upvan stations of the project -- BKC, Thane, Lake in Thane, Arnala Fort in Virar, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Wilson hills in Vapi or Gira Falls in Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad Bilimora, the corridor is filled with and Sabarmati – are expected to gain big numerous tourist attractions. It also time with the completion of the project. includes historical sites like Pavagadh Fort HSR projects in various countries has (Anand), Surat Castle (Surat), Lakshmi successfully spurred the revitalisation of Vilas Palace (Vadodara) among many smaller towns and cities and bridged the others. Places like Dang Darbar in gap between metropolitan and tier 1, 2 and Bilimora, Dashashwamedh Ghat in 3 cities by opening up avenues of not just Bharuch, Gandhi Ashram in Sabarmati will commute but also of mixed land use, make you witness the true culture of these JANUARY 2021 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

 OPINION places. Advent of Bullet Train will catapult the tourism sector of this area resulting in giving boost to the hospitality industry as well. Moreover, the HSR Stations will also act as destination spots and will enhance the economic activities. From mixed use real-estate development to hospitality & tourism and from needing labour in big and small industries that will eventually come up in the area to the need for engineers, architects, designers, manufacturers, skill development & training, logistics, marketers et al; the need is only going to go up hitherto. It will also offer workers a wider network of employers to choose from. Surge in jobs would mean more influx of money which in a way can help the economy at both state and country level to grow as well. For someone running businesses in both Mumbai & Ahmedabad, HSR project will not only make travelling between the two cities easy but also cut on the cost and time that they’d incur while travelling through roadways or airways. A skill development booster:-For any country to climb up the ladder of social & economic prosperity, its human resource can be a critical and essential determinant. Low skills perpetuate poverty and inequality whereas skill development can reduce unemployment, raise income and overall improve the standard of living of people and communities. Therefore, a project like the Bullet Train India makes a lot of economic sense as it is not only going to open up doors for employment generation but also skill development for the existing as well as potential workforce. For people belonging to smaller towns and cities, lack of opportunities is one problem but lack of skills to be able to identify an opportunity and make something out of it is a bigger one. Low to no basic skills leave them with limited job options and little chance of realising their full productive potential. The challenge is further exacerbated by a rapidly changing global economy that demands innovation and gregariousness from workforces at every step. With new innovative projects and technologies coming into the country, we see a lot of potential for the young workers to upgrade their skills, learn newer ways of working and have a critical scaffolding

that can help them move ahead in their careers and plan for a better future for themselves and their families. For the Bullet Train project in particular, both India and Japan is going to play a major role in helping train the employed workforce of the project to develop skills that make more economic sense. As part of the transfer of technology, employees will be sent to Japan as well as be trained here in the country. Since, the technology used for the project is coming from Japan, gaining mastery of the tools, technology, material and systems will help the workforce to adapt effectively to higher global demands going forward. It will increase their prospect to stay relevant in the constantly changing landscape of technology and have access to better and improved systems and procedures which when applied to any field can yield benefits.

Not just the top notch management, even those who will be working directly on the ground for the project, will be given equal opportunities to learn and grow. Regular training and skill development can help them stay relevant and in some cases even spark an entrepreneurial streak or higher earnings which eventually can reap in economic stability for them as well as for the country. Engineers, ground workers, management trainees, PR executives, architects, consultants, designers, town planners, construction workers, the list of beneficiaries is as long as the opportunities that awaits them.

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Along with this, in order to establish smooth operations of MAHSR and to generate a work force that is effective& equipped with high level of knowledge, NHSRCL is developing a world-class HSR Training Institute in Vadodara, Gujarat. At its completion, the institute is expected to become the hub of knowledge, technology for skilled engineers and operators who will be at the core of delivering excellent service quality. The HSR Training Institute will be imparting training through customized training programs for fields as diverse as Construction, Project Implementation & Management, Operations, Maintenance, and Customer Care among others. A beacon of hope for ‘Make in India’:Another interesting aspect of the project is giving thrust to the ‘Make In India’ initiative.

The amalgamation of Japan’s technology and India’s expertise in creating world-class parts can prove to be a boon for the project. As part of Transfer of Technology (ToT) aspect of the project, for the parts that are to be made in India, Japan will share their blueprints and methodology behind their creation with their Indian counterparts. Further then, India, under the ‘Make in India’ scheme, will then replicate and recreate these elements related to the project as per the terms of the plan. It is through the promotion of these two drivers that India will set up manufacturing WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

OPINION  facilities in the country, generate new jobs, upgrade the skills of its existing workforce, give a boost to allied industries (steel, cement, electrical components & infrastructure etc.) and get a toehold on the new and upcoming technologies being used by Japan. While the technical prowess will be brought in from Japan, Indian companies will play a major role in India-level requirements such as creation of parts as well as fitting the tracks when complete. Target items for ‘Make In India’ & ‘Transfer of Technology’ mainly include in the field for Track Works, Electrical Work, Civil Works. Going forward, Japanese companies may even consider setting up manufacturing facilities for bullet trains in India. This would give an impetus to not just more employment generation but also opening up avenues for small and big manufacturers to upgrade their skills and demonstrate their manufacturing might for various other projects at a global level. A real-estate boomer:-A project like Bullet train needs support of an equally world-class infrastructure. With the increase in passenger movement along the length of the project corridor, it is but given that other big small real-estate projects like schools, townships, commercial hubs, industrial buildings, independent houses, big and small retail and commercial shops, office complexes,

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entertainment hubs, Hospitality (highways, railway sheds etc). will also come up. With so much of economic activity happening around these towns, a boom in the real-estate market of these areas cannot be underestimated. This will give real estate developers and buyers ample time to plan ahead their purchases. No doubt, there will be plenty of development opportunities along the 508 km route of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project. For example, Boisar has become one of the most interesting prospects as it falls in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) but is still perceived as an inaccessible destination. This will change, thanks to the Bullet Train, as Boisar will be closer to Mumbai at a mere 40 minutes train ride and make it a more viable prospect for those looking to live and work from outside but closer to Mumbai. This means that if people invest at the right time, they will be able to afford a 3-BHK in Boisar with the money they will pay for a 2-BHK anywhere in the city. With more people coming and staying in these places, a boost in business of ancillary industries and other amenities in the mix like malls, shops, hospitals, educational institutes, hostels, hotels, restaurants etc., will also have to be developed. This again leads to a better economic prospect for the country.

providing construction or any other kind of support, improved standards of living await on the upside. Improvement and better opportunities for livelihood is at the center of the planning of the HSR project, therefore, one can expect a more efficient economy going forward. For those who have given up their personal land for the project, an upliftment from their previous lifestyle beckons. With more money flowing in the family, they can provide better education to their children and increase their prospect of a prosperous life ahead. Proper foundational training and skill development and acquisition of technical knowledge can help most of these families gain a better social standing as well as explore means of economic returns that they had not earlier thought of. ***

A great social leveller:-The HSR development overall will bring in positive results for those involved in the process directly or indirectly. Right from project beneficiaries to those who will be

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How will COVID-19 shape urban mobility in India? Consumers balance social distancing and costs

s people learn to co-exist with the coronavirus, a tantalising question emerges for the struggling transport industry-will people change the way they commute? Boston Consulting Group (BCG) conducted five waves of surveys with over 12,000 respondents since March 2020 to understand people's travel concerns and priorities during and after the lockdowns. The same (survey) found that even though respondents are becoming more assured about their future income and less worried about venturing out (by Wave 5 survey, 53 percent respondents had resumed travel for work), there is a significant shift in preferences that will require innovative approaches to serve them.

As expected, social distancing and hygiene are the two most important criteria, more than cost itself. While public transport was the dominant way India commuted pre-COVID, 71 per cent respondents now find public transport like buses and metros risky while this number dropped to 27-28 per cent with private cars and two-wheelers. However, for high frequency commuters, who travel four or more times a week, costs continue to have a (slightly) higher importance in addition to social distancing and cleanliness. Consequently, they are more likely to continue using hired mobility/public transport as long as safety is addressed. Preference vehicles

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The stress on social distancing and hygiene is likely to increase preference for personal vehicles. 57 per cent of respondents expect to spend similar or more on cars and 64 per cent on twowheelers in the coming months. However, consumers may optimise their spending and buy a less expensive model or consider purchasing a used vehicle.

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Post-COVID, recovery is expected across both public and personal options. 80 per cent of polled respondents are expecting to spend similar or more compared to pre-COVID times across different modes of transport. However, this will need to be watched closely given the possibilities of fundamental changes in underlying transportation demand with employers exploring long-term work-from-home models. Re-imagining urban mobility The evolving customer mindset points out to two key drivers in the short-tomedium term: • Preference for safer transport that offers social distancing and, • Optimisation of expense and capital spend to address income uncertainty. • The interplay of these drivers has several implications for industry players; a few are outlined here. New vehicle sales: OEMs can enhance focus on entry level variants and provide flexible, innovative financing (for example, EMI moratoriums, back-ended EMIs, etc.) to even induce fence-sitters, who may otherwise defer their purchases.

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OPINION ď ˇď ľ Subscription model: Many consumers may eventually want to return to shared mobility, but in the short-term, a subscription model with shorter tenures and all-inclusive monthly payouts could provide a good tradeoff to access a private vehicle without capital outlay. Once tested, this model can become a prominent part of the landscape even in the post-pandemic world. Digitisation of sales/service: OEMs need to really leverage digital extensively across discovery, testing, selection, purchase, financing and after-sales. This requires innovation in the operating model for e.g., service being delivered in a hub-spoke model with pick-up and drop, and AR delivering dealership experience at home. Used vehicles: More consumers are likely to purchase used vehicles to optimise costs. This market is not so well organised in India and presents an opportunity for larger OEMs and thirdparty aggregators. If operators can focus on demand aggregation and upgrade

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their consumer propositions, such as providing refurbishment and certification of vehicles, financing packages and aftersales experiences, it will help drive loyalty and pride in ownership and help grow the used vehicle market. Shared mobility: The basics will continue to matter. Health of passengers (and staff) will remain a top priority. Practices such as partition between driver and passengers and frequent vehicle sanitisation will become the norm. However, this is also a good time for providers to experiment with new mobility models addressing new customer demand spaces, such as essential workers, cargo and food delivery, weekend rentals for consumers, day long rentals for travelling salespersons etc.

asset utilisation, drive down unit prices for consumers and deliver better economics. Urban mobility in India is on the cusp of transformative change in the wake of COVID-19, driven by the need for social distancing and optimised expenses. Key constituents of the urban transport industryOEMs, used vehicle aggregators and mobility players-will have to mount a differentiated response and embrace key changes to not only return to health but also propel urban mobility into a new, exciting and future-ready trajectory. *** (This article is written by Vikram Janakiraman, Managing Director and Partner at BCG; Natarajan Sankar, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, and Aditya Khandelia, Principal at BCG.)

Some experiments have already begun, such as two-wheeler fleets for the delivery economy. Innovations such as mixedmodel mobility solutions where the same assets are used for multiple services over the week can help fleet operators drive up

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EVENT CALENDER 

EVENT CALENDER 2021 Dates

Event Name

Venue

February 22-25

SmartRail

London, UK

February 24-26

International Railway Summit

Berlin, Germany

February 24

Rail Business Awards

London, UK

March 3-5

Eurasia Rail

Konya, Turkey

April 20-21

Safety of Passengers

Warsaw, Poland

May 1-July 31

Urban Rail & Equipment Business Virtual Show

New Delhi, India

May 12-14

Electrotrans

Moscow, Russia

May 20-21

Smart Ticketing & Digital Services Forum

Budapest, Hungary

June 10-15

Virtual Conference on Rail Infra & Mobility Business

New Delhi, India

June 21-23

Conference on Railway Excellence

Perth, Australia

July 7

2nd Rail, Infra & Mobility Business Digital Awards

New Delhi, India

Aug16 – Oct 15

Urban Infra & Construction Business Virtual Show

New Delhi, India

September 7-9

Railtex & Infrarail

Birmingham, UK

September 13-15

Transport Security Congress

Miami, USA

October 12-13

Middle East Rail

UAE

October 18-20

SmartMetro

Vienna, Austria

October 29-31

Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo

Kochi, India

Nov.1 – Dec 15

Transport, Logistics & Technology Virtual Show

New Delhi, India

November 9-10

MOVE

London, UK

Nov 30 – Dec 2

SmartRail Europe

Rome, Italy

December 14-17

Global Public Transport Summit

Melbourne, Australia

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ON SPOTLIGHT ď ˇď ľ

Suneet Sharma takes over the charge of new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India

Suneet Sharma, has taken over the charge of new Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board (Ministry of Railways) and ex-officio Principal Secretary to Government of India with effect from 1st January 2021. The appointments committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Suneet Sharma as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board. Prior to this, Shri Suneet Sharma worked as General Manager, Eastern Railway. Suneet Sharma joined the Indian Railways in 1979 as a Special Class Apprentice while he was studying engineering at IIT Kanpur. A graduate in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering he has more than 40 years of experience serving in the Indian Railways in various capacities. He has done stints in Operational working, maintenance in Sheds, Depots and Workshops. He was Chief Workshop Manager, Parel workshop in Mumbai where he was instrumental in manufacturing narrow gauge locomotives for hill railways. He also restored old steam narrow gauge locomotive for the heritage Matheran line near Mumbai. WWW.URBANTRANSPORTNEWS.COM

During the 2006 Mumbai suburban train blasts, he was part of the team which put the suburban network on track within a few hours after the terror attack. As ADRM, Mumbai CST, he is credited with increasing the services of the suburban network, which is considered the life-line of Mumbai.

goods trains to a record level and for completing a number of infrastructure projects of new lines and electrification which not only resulted in operational efficiency but developed the local areas. He is known for bringing about systemic changes for ease of working and administrative reforms.

During the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, he was part of the team that managed the aftermath of the attacks at Mumbai CST, Central Railway. As DRM, Pune he was instrumental in adding infrastructure which brought about operational efficiency. As Chief Mechanical Engineer diesel locomotive works Varanasi he was team leader for starting electric locomotive production. Conversion of diesel to electric locomotives took place under his leadership in record time and for the first time anywhere in the world.

During the course of his career, he has won many professional awards. As General Manager (Modern Coach Factory Raebareli) and Chief Mechanical Engineer (Banaras Locomotive Works)) the factories won the award for best production units. Suneet Sharma has attended professional training in Germany and France and he has done an advanced leadership and management course at Carnegie Mellon University in USA. He has visited Iran as a consultant for manufacture of locomotives.

As General Manager Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli he set a record by doubling the out turn of the much required modern passenger coaches in one year.

He is an avid sportsman and has played Billiards and Snooker at competitive level. He is also a keen golfer and a badminton and squash player.

As General Manager Eastern Railway, he took initiative in increasing the speed of

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WHO IS WHO 

WHO’S WHO IN URBAN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY IN INDIA CENTRAL GOVERNMENT • • • • • • •

Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Mr. Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Mr. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister, Minister of Railways Mr. Suneet Sharma, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, Minister of Railways Mr. Samir Kumar, Secretary General, Railway Board, Minister of Railways Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation

CHIEF OF METRO & RAILWAYS (MRTS) OPERATORS Metro Railway Operators • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Amravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC): Mr. NPRK Reddy, Managing Director Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC): Mr. Ajay Seth, Managing Director Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL): Mr. Pradeep Yadav, Managing Director Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC): Mr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC): Dr. J. Ganesan, Managing Director Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL): Mr. NVS Reddy, Managing Director Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC): Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singhal, Managing Director Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL): Mr. Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Managing Director Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC): Mr. Manas Sarkar, Managing Director Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC): Mr. Kumar Keshav, Managing Director L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited: Mr. K.V.B. Reddy, MD & CEO Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co. Limited (MPMRCL): Mr. Manish Singh, Managing Director Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro): Dr. Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director MEGA Company Ltd. (Ahmedabad Metro): Mr. S. S. Rathore, Managing Director Metro Railway, Kolkata: Mr. Manoj Joshi, General Manager Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC): Mrs. Ranjit Singh Deol, Managing Director Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC): Mrs. Ritu Maheshwari, Managing Director Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC): Mr. Anand Kishor, Managing Director Uttrakhand Metro Rail Corporation (UkMRC): Mr. Jitendra Tyagi, Managing Director

High-Speed Rail, DFC & RRTS Operators • • • • •

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL): Mr. Ravindra Kumar Jain, Managing Director High-Speed Rail Corporation of India Limited: Mr. Pradeep Gaur, CMD Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL): Mr. V. Ajith Kumar, Managing Director National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC): Mr. Vinay Kumar Singh National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL): Mr. Achal Khare, Managing Director

INSTITUTE AND ASSOCIATION • •

Institute of Urban Transport (IUT-India): Mr. Mukund Kumae Sinha, Director General National Rail & Transportation Institute (NRTI): Ms. Alka Arora Mishra, Vice Chancellor

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Mr Suneet Sharma

Need for Technology Intervention Post Covid19 in Public Transport Buses

Mr Danny Di Perna

Mr. Bedy Kharisma

Sustainable Resolutions for a New Year

Business & Investment Opportunities in Railway Infrastructure Sector in India

Round Up

Business & Investment Opportunities in Transport & Infrastructure Sectors in India

Year End Review: 2020 was an "Year of Grit and Victories" for Indian Railways

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