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Visakhapatnam Metro | AMRC shortlists five firms to execute metro rail project in the City

Vijayawada: The Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) on Tuesday identified five infrastructure development firms as eligible to execute the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project under Public Private Partnership (PPP). The firms are Adani Enterprises Limited, TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Essel Infraprojects Ltd and IL&FS Rail Ltd. The final call is likely to be taken in five months. As per the terms agreed to, the government will fund the civil infrastructure development and the private firm will earn its revenue through the management of the venture for a period of 35 years. Though some of the firms do not have any experience in executing metro rail projects, AMRC officials said they had developed urban transit rails in India and abroad. “Since the firm will be operating and maintaining the project for 35 years, it is important that it has experience in operation and maintenance, not just construction. However, we have specifi

Visakhapatnam Metro | AMRC shortlists five firms to execute metro rail project in the City

Vijayawada: The Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) on Tuesday identified five infrastructure development firms as eligible to execute the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project under Public Private Partnership (PPP). The firms are Adani Enterprises Limited, TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Essel Infraprojects Ltd and IL&FS Rail Ltd. The final call is likely to be taken in five months. As per the terms agreed to, the government will fund the civil infrastructure development and the private firm will earn its revenue through the management of the venture for a period of 35 years. Though some of the firms do not have any experience in executing metro rail projects, AMRC officials said they had developed urban transit rails in India and abroad. “Since the firm will be operating and maintaining the project for 35 years, it is important that it has experience in operation and maintenance, not just construction. However, we have specifi

Visakhapatnam Metro | AMRC shortlists five firms to execute metro rail project in the City

Vijayawada: The Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) on Tuesday identified five infrastructure development firms as eligible to execute the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project under Public Private Partnership (PPP). The firms are Adani Enterprises Limited, TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Essel Infraprojects Ltd and IL&FS Rail Ltd. The final call is likely to be taken in five months. As per the terms agreed to, the government will fund the civil infrastructure development and the private firm will earn its revenue through the management of the venture for a period of 35 years. Though some of the firms do not have any experience in executing metro rail projects, AMRC officials said they had developed urban transit rails in India and abroad. “Since the firm will be operating and maintaining the project for 35 years, it is important that it has experience in operation and maintenance, not just construction. However, we have specifi

Hyderabad Metro | State instructs HMRL to start work on 6 km metro stretch in the Old city

Hyderabad: In a recent metro rail project review meeting, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao instructed the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) to start work on the six km Metro stretch in the Old City. Rao directed HMRL to explore the possibility of state government taking it up on its own with external funds, if project concessionaire L&T does not show interest due to land acquisition and viability issues. The Old City route falls under Corridor II of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project that stretches from Jubilee Bus Station to Falaknuma. The alignment was opposed in 2013 by MIM which suggested changes in route alignment due to about 1,100 properties are likely to be affected in the route. The new alignment route was from the Musi river, high court, City College, Hussaini Alam, Kalapathar and Bahadurpura. However, the project developer, L&T stated that the new alignment was not feasible financially and would increase the distance by two kilomet

Hyderabad Metro | State instructs HMRL to start work on 6 km metro stretch in the Old city

Hyderabad: In a recent metro rail project review meeting, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao instructed the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) to start work on the six km Metro stretch in the Old City. Rao directed HMRL to explore the possibility of state government taking it up on its own with external funds, if project concessionaire L&T does not show interest due to land acquisition and viability issues. The Old City route falls under Corridor II of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project that stretches from Jubilee Bus Station to Falaknuma. The alignment was opposed in 2013 by MIM which suggested changes in route alignment due to about 1,100 properties are likely to be affected in the route. The new alignment route was from the Musi river, high court, City College, Hussaini Alam, Kalapathar and Bahadurpura. However, the project developer, L&T stated that the new alignment was not feasible financially and would increase the distance by two kilomet

Delhi Metro | Undetected, man’s body rots in tunnel of airport express line for months

New Delhi: A man’s decomposed body was found inside a highly protected tunnel of the Delhi Metro’s airport line between the New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium stations, bringing to light a possible security breach. Police said it appeared the body had been there for at least four-five months as it was reduced to bones, but they could not explain how it might have got there and the possible cause of death. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) staff noticed the body in the early hours of February 9, when train operations had ended and they were on a routine track inspection, police said. As the officials got close to the passage between two tracks, they encountered a foul smell. Close to the shaft that opened to the ground level, they found the highly decomposed body. “The station controller of the New Delhi Metro station went inside the tunnel for routine maintenance around 1.30am on February 9. The body was found around 300 metres from the platform of the station. The track inspection i

Delhi Metro | Undetected, man’s body rots in tunnel of airport express line for months

New Delhi: A man’s decomposed body was found inside a highly protected tunnel of the Delhi Metro’s airport line between the New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium stations, bringing to light a possible security breach. Police said it appeared the body had been there for at least four-five months as it was reduced to bones, but they could not explain how it might have got there and the possible cause of death. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) staff noticed the body in the early hours of February 9, when train operations had ended and they were on a routine track inspection, police said. As the officials got close to the passage between two tracks, they encountered a foul smell. Close to the shaft that opened to the ground level, they found the highly decomposed body. “The station controller of the New Delhi Metro station went inside the tunnel for routine maintenance around 1.30am on February 9. The body was found around 300 metres from the platform of the station. The track inspection i

Learn Traffic management and Intelligent traffic systems at IT-Trans 2018

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Intelligent traffic systems are vital in today’s transport infrastructure. Such systems provide services such as traffic control and information, fleet and vehicle management and are increasingly used to integrate different modes of transport. A state of the art telematics infrastructure delivering intermodal data and information everywhere and at any time is the basis for intelligent traffic with intermodal and integrated mobility services. Products and solutions for intelligent traffic management will be featured at  IT-TRANS  2018 . Around 250 exhibitors from more than 30 countries will gather at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre for the sixth edition of  IT-TRANS . The International Conference and Exhibition on Intelligent Urban Transport Systems will take place from 6 to 8 March 2018. Launch of on-demand ridesharing service by the moovel Group and the Karlsruhe Transport Network (KVV) Karlsruhe Transport Network (KVV) is joining forces with the Stuttgart-based moovel Group to introd

Delhi Metro | High Court pulls up DMRC for not providing water and toilets facilities at stations

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Metro for not providing free drinking water or toilet facilities to commuters inside the stations, asking whether it has lost “a sense of human problems”. “Have you brought this no water/toilet policy from the West? Look at the volume of traffic here. Crores of people travel in the metro and if someone develops a medical problem, what will happen? Where will he go? By the time he moves out of the station, it will be too late. What is the thought behind this policy,” a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla said. “You go anywhere in the world, there are toilets in the metro stations. In London, the volume of traffic is not as much as we have. Show us the data and reasons for not providing these facilities. You have this policy in place for the last 14 years,” the bench said. The observations came during the hearing of an appeal challenging a single judge’s order that a commuter on the metro does not have a right to

Delhi Metro | High Court pulls up DMRC for not providing water and toilets facilities at stations

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Metro for not providing free drinking water or toilet facilities to commuters inside the stations, asking whether it has lost “a sense of human problems”. “Have you brought this no water/toilet policy from the West? Look at the volume of traffic here. Crores of people travel in the metro and if someone develops a medical problem, what will happen? Where will he go? By the time he moves out of the station, it will be too late. What is the thought behind this policy,” a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla said. “You go anywhere in the world, there are toilets in the metro stations. In London, the volume of traffic is not as much as we have. Show us the data and reasons for not providing these facilities. You have this policy in place for the last 14 years,” the bench said. The observations came during the hearing of an appeal challenging a single judge’s order that a commuter on the metro does not have a right to

Goa Metro | Centre agrees to fund for metro rail project in Goa

Panaji: The Goa Government planning to bring metro rail project in Goa. The plan was recently discussed with Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister of state with independent charge in the ministry of housing and urban affairs. He was in the state to review various projects under the flagship scheme of the Centre, including Smart City, AMRUT, among others. According to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, “the Union Government has assured financial assistance in case the state government decides to opt for a metro rail project in Goa.” He further said that the state government has appointed a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the transport system in the state and has asked the consultant to provide solutions on the prevailing transport scenario. The consultant will study the transport system and analyse the collated data before making final recommendations to the state government. “A comprehensive mobility plan is usually drawn up for cities, but Goa is a unique exception as the co

Goa Metro | Centre agrees to fund for metro rail project in Goa

Panaji: The Goa Government planning to bring metro rail project in Goa. The plan was recently discussed with Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister of state with independent charge in the ministry of housing and urban affairs. He was in the state to review various projects under the flagship scheme of the Centre, including Smart City, AMRUT, among others. According to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, “the Union Government has assured financial assistance in case the state government decides to opt for a metro rail project in Goa.” He further said that the state government has appointed a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the transport system in the state and has asked the consultant to provide solutions on the prevailing transport scenario. The consultant will study the transport system and analyse the collated data before making final recommendations to the state government. “A comprehensive mobility plan is usually drawn up for cities, but Goa is a unique exception as the co

NCRTC invites bids for construction of elevated viaduct of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

New Delhi: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd. (NCRTC), which is a joint venture of Govt. of India and participating States, notified tender notices on 15th February 2018 inviting bids for construction of elevated viaduct of Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit Systems in two Contract Packages. Package-1:- Description of work: “DM/C/01: Construction of elevated viaduct from start of elevated ramp near Sahibabad RRTS Station up to end of Ghaziabad RRTS Station [including special spans at ROB Crossing, Hindon River Crossing, Indian Railway Track Crossing and DMRC Line-1 extension Crossing] and two Nos. of elevated RRTS Stations viz., Sahibabad and Ghaziabad [excluding Architectural Finishing & Roof structure of Stations] of Delhi – Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor.” Approximate Cost of Package (in INR): 488 Crore. Period of completion: 30 months. Package- 2:- Description of work: “DM/C/02, Construction of elevated viaduct from end of Ghaziabad RR

Noida Metro | NMRC receives Rs. 688 crore from centre for aqua line metro project

Nodia: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation has received Rs 687.62 crore on Monday from Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for its Aqua line project. The fund is part of the Rs 970 crore equity of the Centre in the 29.9 km Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor. The balance Rs 282.38 crore, which is the subordinate debt (tax), will come next year. The Noida metro had become a joint venture between the centre and the Uttar Pradesh government after the two inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this month.According to NMRC officials, the arrival of the fund will give wings to the project. According to P D Upadhyay, General Manager/Finance of Noida Metro, “The fund is part of the Rs 970 crore equity of the Centre in the 29.9 km Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor. The NMRC board is supposed to have a full time managing director nominated by the UP government. The balance Rs 282.38 crore, which is the subordinate debt (tax), will come next year. Thereafter, we will have a total of ei

Noida Metro | NMRC received Rs. 688 crore from centre for aqua line metro project

Nodia: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation has received Rs 687.62 crore on Monday from Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for its Aqua line project. The fund is part of the Rs 970 crore equity of the Centre in the 29.9 km Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor. The balance Rs 282.38 crore, which is the subordinate debt (tax), will come next year. The Noida metro had become a joint venture between the centre and the Uttar Pradesh government after the two inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this month.According to NMRC officials, the arrival of the fund will give wings to the project. According to P D Upadhyay, General Manager/Finance of Noida Metro, “The fund is part of the Rs 970 crore equity of the Centre in the 29.9 km Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor. The NMRC board is supposed to have a full time managing director nominated by the UP government. The balance Rs 282.38 crore, which is the subordinate debt (tax), will come next year. Thereafter, we will have a total of ei

NCRTC invites bids for construction of elevated viaduct of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

New Delhi: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd. (NCRTC), which is a joint venture of Govt. of India and participating States, notified tender notices on 15th February 2018 inviting bids for construction of elevated viaduct of Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit Systems in two Contract Packages. Package-1:- Description of work: “DM/C/01: Construction of elevated viaduct from start of elevated ramp near Sahibabad RRTS Station up to end of Ghaziabad RRTS Station [including special spans at ROB Crossing, Hindon River Crossing, Indian Railway Track Crossing and DMRC Line-1 extension Crossing] and two Nos. of elevated RRTS Stations viz., Sahibabad and Ghaziabad [excluding Architectural Finishing & Roof structure of Stations] of Delhi – Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor.” Approximate Cost of Package (in INR): 488 Crore. Period of completion: 30 months. Package- 2:- Description of work: “DM/C/02, Construction of elevated viaduct from end of Ghaziabad RR

Mumbai Metro | MMRC looking for General Manager (Finance)

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (A JV company of Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra) notified vacancies for appoint of qualified and experienced professionals for the following posts on Regular/Deputation basis: Post Name: General Manager (Finance) Pay Scale: Rs. 51,300 – 73,000/- Education & Experience Criteria: Qualification:  Must be a Graduate and Member of the institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or MBA with specialization in Finance from a reputed Institute. Mandatory Experience:  A Member of Group “A” Service of Government of India in JAG with 8 years’ experience or in SG with 03 years or working in SAG Grade. Appointment on deputation in case of Government Officers may also be considered. OR Executives working in “CPSE/ PSU/Autonomous Bodies” with 5 years’ experience in the E6 or equivalent grade with IDA pay scale of Rs 36,600 – 62,000/- or with minimum 2 years’ experience in the E7 or equivalen

Mumbai Metro | MMRC looking for General Manager (Finance)

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (A JV company of Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra) notified vacancies for appoint of qualified and experienced professionals for the following posts on Regular/Deputation basis: Post Name: General Manager (Finance) Pay Scale: Rs. 51,300 – 73,000/- Education & Experience Criteria: Qualification:  Must be a Graduate and Member of the institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or MBA with specialization in Finance from a reputed Institute. Mandatory Experience:  A Member of Group “A” Service of Government of India in JAG with 8 years’ experience or in SG with 03 years or working in SAG Grade. Appointment on deputation in case of Government Officers may also be considered. OR Executives working in “CPSE/ PSU/Autonomous Bodies” with 5 years’ experience in the E6 or equivalent grade with IDA pay scale of Rs 36,600 – 62,000/- or with minimum 2 years’ experience in the E7 or equivalen

Bombardier teaming with Siemens to explore its product development processes

Bombardier, the world’s leading manufacturer of trains and aircraft, is working with Siemens to further explore and extend the Teamcenter portfolio for product lifecycle management (PLM) to optimize its engineering processes to develop, produce and support its products. “Using Teamcenter to establish an integrated solution spanning across engineering disciplines and downstream users could facilitate the use of consistent processes and leverage collaboration across the enterprise. Bombardier looks forward to what we can achieve from these capabilities,” said Brigitte Larivière, head of Value chain and Functional experience, Bombardier Information Solutions. Teamcenter provides an integrated single source of information and data for programs spanning across mechanical, electrical, systems, software and wire harnesses, for visibility and traceability throughout each stage of the development process. Combined with the use of a digital twin and a globally common process, once implemented Te

Bombardier teaming with Siemens to explore its product development processes

Bombardier, the world’s leading manufacturer of trains and aircraft, is working with Siemens to further explore and extend the Teamcenter portfolio for product lifecycle management (PLM) to optimize its engineering processes to develop, produce and support its products. “Using Teamcenter to establish an integrated solution spanning across engineering disciplines and downstream users could facilitate the use of consistent processes and leverage collaboration across the enterprise. Bombardier looks forward to what we can achieve from these capabilities,” said Brigitte Larivière, head of Value chain and Functional experience, Bombardier Information Solutions. Teamcenter provides an integrated single source of information and data for programs spanning across mechanical, electrical, systems, software and wire harnesses, for visibility and traceability throughout each stage of the development process. Combined with the use of a digital twin and a globally common process, once implemented Te

Mumbai Metro | L&T bags contract for MMRC"s Metro-3 electrical works

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) opened two key contracts for the electrical system works of 25 kV Traction and Power supply system for Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro III project after obtaining clearance from JICA on Wednesday. L&T was lowest bidder, therefore M/s Larsen & Toubro Limited’ has been awarded the work as per procurement norms. Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director (MD), MMRC said, “Traction & Power supply works is a critical component of Metro 3 implementation. We aim to implement robust and technologically advanced Traction & power supply system for Metro Line III and complete the works in time so that Line III project can be completed within stipulated timelines.” MMRC designed the work in two packages to achieve faster execution of the project. The works consists of setting up three Receiving sub-stations (RSS), laying Overhead Rigid conductor system in Underground tunnel alignment of 33.5 km route length  and other considering works. A traction s

Mumbai Metro | L&T bags contract for MMRC"s Metro-3 electrical works

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) opened two key contracts for the electrical system works of 25 kV Traction and Power supply system for Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro III project after obtaining clearance from JICA on Wednesday. L&T was lowest bidder, therefore M/s Larsen & Toubro Limited’ has been awarded the work as per procurement norms. Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director (MD), MMRC said, “Traction & Power supply works is a critical component of Metro 3 implementation. We aim to implement robust and technologically advanced Traction & power supply system for Metro Line III and complete the works in time so that Line III project can be completed within stipulated timelines.” MMRC designed the work in two packages to achieve faster execution of the project. The works consists of setting up three Receiving sub-stations (RSS), laying Overhead Rigid conductor system in Underground tunnel alignment of 33.5 km route length  and other considering works. A traction s

Delhi Metro | CMRS to conduct final safety inspection of Pink line between Majlis Park-South Campus

New Delhi: The Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is scheduled  to undergo inspection of newly completed stretch of Delhi Metro’s Pink Line between February 26 and 28 before a line is opened for public. Recently the trial runs on the 20.6 km-long Majlis Park-Durgabhai Deshmukh South Campus stretch of the upcoming line between Majlis Park and Shiv Vihar were “succesfully” conducted, and the section is awaiting safety clearance from the Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). According to Delhi Metro official, if the safety clearance received from CMRS then the section will be opened for public very soon. The stretch for safety inspection constitutes one-third of the entire 58 km-long line and has 12 stations including three interchange stations at Azadpur, Netaji Subhash Place and Rajouri Garden. Once the line is operational in April 2018 (as expected), a journey from South Campus to Vishwavidyalaya will take around 35 minutes with an interchange at Azadpur. Click here

Delhi Metro | CMRS to conduct final safety inspection of Pink line between Majlis Park-South Campus

New Delhi: The Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is scheduled  to undergo inspection of newly completed stretch of Delhi Metro’s Pink Line between February 26 and 28 before a line is opened for public. Recently the trial runs on the 20.6 km-long Majlis Park-Durgabhai Deshmukh South Campus stretch of the upcoming line between Majlis Park and Shiv Vihar were “succesfully” conducted, and the section is awaiting safety clearance from the Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). According to Delhi Metro official, if the safety clearance received from CMRS then the section will be opened for public very soon. The stretch for safety inspection constitutes one-third of the entire 58 km-long line and has 12 stations including three interchange stations at Azadpur, Netaji Subhash Place and Rajouri Garden. Once the line is operational in April 2018 (as expected), a journey from South Campus to Vishwavidyalaya will take around 35 minutes with an interchange at Azadpur. Click here

Delhi Metro | DMRC issues tender for supply of 36 standard gauge coaches for Airport line

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invites open e-tenders from agencies on international competitive bidding (ICB) basis for the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 36 numbers standard gauge cars for its Airport Express Line. The estimated cost of tender is Rs. 3960 million (excluding taxes). The deadline to submit bids is 15th March 2018. The procurement of these cars will be funded by DMRC. How to participate? Bidders are required to enroll on the e-Procurement module of the Central Public Procurement Portal (URL: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app) by clicking on the link “Online bidder Enrollment” on the CPP Portal which is free of charge. As part of the enrolment process, the bidders will be required to choose a unique username and assign a password for their accounts. Bidders are advised to register their valid email address and mobile numbers as part of the registration process. These would be used for any communication from the

Delhi Metro | DMRC issues tender for supply of 36 standard gauge coaches for Airport line

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invites open e-tenders from agencies on international competitive bidding (ICB) basis for the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 36 numbers standard gauge cars for its Airport Express Line. The estimated cost of tender is Rs. 3960 million (excluding taxes). The deadline to submit bids is 15th March 2018. The procurement of these cars will be funded by DMRC. How to participate? Bidders are required to enroll on the e-Procurement module of the Central Public Procurement Portal (URL: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app) by clicking on the link “Online bidder Enrollment” on the CPP Portal which is free of charge. As part of the enrolment process, the bidders will be required to choose a unique username and assign a password for their accounts. Bidders are advised to register their valid email address and mobile numbers as part of the registration process. These would be used for any communication from the

Lucknow Metro | LMRC bags CSR Leadership Award 2018 for Smart Transport initiative

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) bagged an award for undertaking and implementing Lucknow Metro – one of the smartest transport initiative of the Government. LMRC has been awarded with the ET Now CSR Leadership Award 2018 under the “Smart Transport Initiative”. It is yet another achievement for Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation which speaks a volume about the sincere efforts of Lucknow Metro for providing the Mass Rapid Transit system (MRTS) to the people of Lucknow in less than three years. This award was given on 18.02.2018 by Dr. R.L Bhatia, Chief Editor and Founder, World CSR Day to Smt. Pushpa Bellani, Company Secretary, Lucknow Metro in a function organised by ET Now at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This event was attended by dignitaries from different sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, road transport, technology, healthcare, education, banking, agriculture, etc. Click here to see on portal https://goo.gl/vzprzD

Lucknow Metro | LMRC bags CSR Leadership Award 2018 for Smart Transport initiative

Lucknow: The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) bagged an award for undertaking and implementing Lucknow Metro – one of the smartest transport initiative of the Government. LMRC has been awarded with the ET Now CSR Leadership Award 2018 under the “Smart Transport Initiative”. It is yet another achievement for Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation which speaks a volume about the sincere efforts of Lucknow Metro for providing the Mass Rapid Transit system (MRTS) to the people of Lucknow in less than three years. This award was given on 18.02.2018 by Dr. R.L Bhatia, Chief Editor and Founder, World CSR Day to Smt. Pushpa Bellani, Company Secretary, Lucknow Metro in a function organised by ET Now at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This event was attended by dignitaries from different sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, road transport, technology, healthcare, education, banking, agriculture, etc. Click here to see on portal https://goo.gl/vzprzD

Maharashtra signs MoU with Virgin Hyperloop group to build first Hyperloop route in India

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Mumbai: Virgin Hyperloop One announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track. Virgin Group Founder and Virgin Hyperloop One Chairman Sir Richard Branson announced the Framework Agreement in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to begin the development of the route. This historic signing at the Magnetic Maharashtra event was also attended by Virgin Hyperloop One board members and key investors Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and Group Chairman of DP World, and Ziyavudin Magomedov, Chairman of Summa Group. <iframe width=”100%” height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/OBuVkQIy7eU” frameborder=”0″ allow=”autoplay; encrypted-media” allowfullscreen></iframe> Recognizing the Maharashtra government’s contribution to the country’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “51 per cent of t

Maharashtra signs MoU with Virgin Hyperloop group to build first Hyperloop route in India

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Mumbai: Virgin Hyperloop One announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track. Virgin Group Founder and Virgin Hyperloop One Chairman Sir Richard Branson announced the Framework Agreement in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to begin the development of the route. This historic signing at the Magnetic Maharashtra event was also attended by Virgin Hyperloop One board members and key investors Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and Group Chairman of DP World, and Ziyavudin Magomedov, Chairman of Summa Group. <iframe width=”100%” height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/OBuVkQIy7eU” frameborder=”0″ allow=”autoplay; encrypted-media” allowfullscreen></iframe> Recognizing the Maharashtra government’s contribution to the country’s economy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “51 per cent of t

NCR Transport Corporation looking for various technical and non-technical positions

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) – a Joint Sector company of Govt of India and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and U.P, under the administrative control of Ministry of Urban Development, is mandated for implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project across the NCR of India, ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development through better connectivity and access. NCRTC invites application from experienced persons for the following positions:- Design Expert (Civil) – 1 post Planing Expert (Civil) – 1 post Architect – 1 post Manager/HR – 1 post Last date to apply: 12 March 2018 Where to submit application form: Career Cell, HR Department National Capital Region Transport Corporation 7/6, AMDA Building, Siri Fort Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049 Click here to see Official Notification Click here to see on portal https://goo.gl/okTA7j

NCR Transport Corporation looking for various technical and non-technical positions

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) – a Joint Sector company of Govt of India and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and U.P, under the administrative control of Ministry of Urban Development, is mandated for implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project across the NCR of India, ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development through better connectivity and access. NCRTC invites application from experienced persons for the following positions:- Design Expert (Civil) – 1 post Planing Expert (Civil) – 1 post Architect – 1 post Manager/HR – 1 post Last date to apply: 12 March 2018 Where to submit application form: Career Cell, HR Department National Capital Region Transport Corporation 7/6, AMDA Building, Siri Fort Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049 Click here to see Official Notification Click here to see on portal https://goo.gl/okTA7j

Bangalore Metro | State cabinet allocates Rs 5000 crore for Namma Metro projects

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has allocated around Rs 5,000 crore as its share towards ongoing Phase-II projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC) in budget. The government also made public the proposed length and route of Metro Phase-III for the first time. According to a BMRC official, “The state has given us a contribution of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. We had requested for Rs 5,600 crore in this year’s budget.” The sum will be utilised towards ongoing Phase-II works.” The 72.1 km Phase-II is an extension of all the four Phase-I lines as well as two new lines from Nagawara to Gottigere and the R V Road to Bommasandra line. The entire project costs Rs 26,405 crore out of which 55% is provided jointly by the Centre and the state and 45% is taken as loans. The Union budget also allocated funds for BMRC. This is the highest ever budgetary allocation for BMRC in the state budget. In 2016, it was earmarked Rs 1,881 crore, while in 2017 it was allocated Rs 2,566.39 crore

Bangalore Metro | State cabinet allocates Rs 5000 crore for Namma Metro projects

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has allocated around Rs 5,000 crore as its share towards ongoing Phase-II projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC) in budget. The government also made public the proposed length and route of Metro Phase-III for the first time. According to a BMRC official, “The state has given us a contribution of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. We had requested for Rs 5,600 crore in this year’s budget.” The sum will be utilised towards ongoing Phase-II works.” The 72.1 km Phase-II is an extension of all the four Phase-I lines as well as two new lines from Nagawara to Gottigere and the R V Road to Bommasandra line. The entire project costs Rs 26,405 crore out of which 55% is provided jointly by the Centre and the state and 45% is taken as loans. The Union budget also allocated funds for BMRC. This is the highest ever budgetary allocation for BMRC in the state budget. In 2016, it was earmarked Rs 1,881 crore, while in 2017 it was allocated Rs 2,566.39 crore

Maha Metro spends Rs 300 crore on Pune metro rail project so far

Pune: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) said on Thursday that the project is not facing any financial crunch at present. Around Rs300 crore has been spent on the ongoing work on the two Metro corridors in the city and most of the expenses have been on civil work. This project received budgetary allocation of Rs 582 crore for the current financial year. The Maha Metro has sought allotment of Rs 750 crore and for the next financial year (2018-19). According to Maha Metro managing director Brijesh Dixit, the corporation was in talks with two foreign firms for loan and the agreement was expected to be finalized by June. The Union government’s department of economic affairs had posed the  Pune Metro project to European Investment Bank and AFD France. The talks with both the institutions are under way. According to Maha Metro official, the preliminary work pertaining to planning and designing on the Swargate multimodal hub had started. The plan would be executed wi

Maha Metro spends Rs 300 crore on Pune metro rail project so far

Pune: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) said on Thursday that the project is not facing any financial crunch at present. Around Rs300 crore has been spent on the ongoing work on the two Metro corridors in the city and most of the expenses have been on civil work. This project received budgetary allocation of Rs 582 crore for the current financial year. The Maha Metro has sought allotment of Rs 750 crore and for the next financial year (2018-19). According to Maha Metro managing director Brijesh Dixit, the corporation was in talks with two foreign firms for loan and the agreement was expected to be finalized by June. The Union government’s department of economic affairs had posed the  Pune Metro project to European Investment Bank and AFD France. The talks with both the institutions are under way. According to Maha Metro official, the preliminary work pertaining to planning and designing on the Swargate multimodal hub had started. The plan would be executed wi

Bangalore Metro | State cabinet gives nod for floating tenders for Silk Board-K.R. Puram line

Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for floating tenders for the metro project linking Silk Board and K.R. Puram, under Phase 2 (A). It also accorded approval for innovative financing initiatives of Bangalore   Metro Rail Corporation Limited to raise money. The BMRCL had signed an MoU with Intel India and Embassy Group to raise funds for construction of two metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bellandur. The Cabinet decision will help the BMRCL to reach an agreement detailing terms and conditions with corporate entities based on the MoU. The two corporate bodies have agreed to contribute ₹100 crore each to BMRCL payable in instalments, and they will get naming rights for a period of 30 years. In other words, the corproate’s name will be prefixed to that of the station, like Embassy Kadubeesanahalli metro station. As per the terms of understanding, the companies will be offered 3,000 sqft space at the station for 30 years for retail purposes; advertisement space of 1

Bangalore Metro | State cabinet gives nod for floating tenders for Silk Board-K.R. Puram line

Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for floating tenders for the metro project linking Silk Board and K.R. Puram, under Phase 2 (A). It also accorded approval for innovative financing initiatives of Bangalore   Metro Rail Corporation Limited to raise money. The BMRCL had signed an MoU with Intel India and Embassy Group to raise funds for construction of two metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bellandur. The Cabinet decision will help the BMRCL to reach an agreement detailing terms and conditions with corporate entities based on the MoU. The two corporate bodies have agreed to contribute ₹100 crore each to BMRCL payable in instalments, and they will get naming rights for a period of 30 years. In other words, the corproate’s name will be prefixed to that of the station, like Embassy Kadubeesanahalli metro station. As per the terms of understanding, the companies will be offered 3,000 sqft space at the station for 30 years for retail purposes; advertisement space of 1

Chennai Metro | CMRL plans to invest Rs 400 crore in phase-II metro project

Chennai: The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to invest Rs 400 crore to start work on its phase-II by floating tenders for three consultants to design civil structures and prepare drawing for execution of civil, architectural, track and other works. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting wherein tenders will be floated to design the alignment of both elevated and underground structures as well as proposed Madhavaram depot. Chennai Metro Rail will fund the project. The cost will be adjusted once the project is approved. Similarly, Chennai Metro Rail will also start the geo-technical investigation for the second phase and tenders in this regard will be floated soon, sources added. Meanwhile, it is learnt that only 50 per cent of the phase-II of Metro Rail will be initially funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and tenders are likely to be awarded in this financial year. Chennai Metro Rail had already submitted a revised Detailed Project Report