The Centre has finally given the green signal for private participation in the state government's ambitious Rs 9,000-crore Colaba-Charkop metro rail link. It...
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Ashish P. Kuvelkar
ashish_kuvelkar
Sep 28, 2006 9:48 am
(from DNA) PTI Thursday, September 28, 2006 15:08 IST MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Thursday gave administrative approval to the second corridor of...
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pb1806
Sep 30, 2006 8:47 am
Thene metro projects , especially Operations, will it be a public private partnership or a state owned ( Govt) entity like Indian railways, Regards Prasad...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Sep 30, 2006 8:48 am
The second phase of the Metro was supposed to be the Charkop-Colaba line. Wonder what happened to that! Or maybe MMRDA is planning to extend the line from...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 2, 2006 1:38 pm
http://www.youtube.com/user/rajarambojji B. Rajaram M. Tech., FIE., FNAE Indian Railway Service of Engineers (1970-2005) CE(Goa), Dir(Project) & MD Konkan...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 5, 2006 4:55 pm
Hi Folks, I have just added two photos to the Photos section. The first is that of the "Rapid KL" LRT train in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The second is that of...
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Ashish P. Kuvelkar
ashish_kuvelkar
Oct 17, 2006 9:05 am
Mumbai: The skybus metro system might just get a second chance in the city. The Citizens Action Group (CAG) has decided to appoint a special committee to...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 17, 2006 11:48 am
... Rajaram, is also being pushed for several other cities like Pune and Chennai. ... *** It is a good idea to use Skybus as a feeder for the Metro and ...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 17, 2006 12:30 pm
Hi Ashish/All, This is an old article I dug up which mentions the plans for a Metro link to the airport. MUMBAI: Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL)...
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Rajaram BojjiYahoo
bojjiatri
Oct 17, 2006 11:02 pm
Dear Mumbaikars, Prepared in Oct 05. Annual increase in costs , assume at 10% increase. The Skybus is Standard Gauge Railway- delivers the same capacity as old...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 18, 2006 12:24 pm
One may note it is a reality that metro trains crash with the so called sophisticated signalling and train control systems! B. Rajaram M. Tech., FIE., FNAE ...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 18, 2006 12:32 pm
The attachment showing the Mumbai routes is missing. Pls find the same. Dear Mr Rajaram, Due to security issues, attachments cannot be posted on the group....
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 18, 2006 4:58 pm
Hello All, I would like to start a discussion on the best means of supplying power to a Metro rake. A decision on this for the Mumbai Metro hasn't been taken...
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Alok Patel
alokpatel
Oct 18, 2006 5:30 pm
... Dear Mr Rajaram, Considering the number of deployments of metros in the world, don't you think that metro crashes are an insignificant minority? Apart from...
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Alok Patel
alokpatel
Oct 18, 2006 5:46 pm
... Vivek, the 3rd rail was probably used because the voltages in question were so low, thus requiring more current flow - something that a thick rail was well...
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Saurabh Gupta
saurabh_gupt...
Oct 19, 2006 8:05 am
Actually the third rail works fine in places which also receive snow and quite a bit of rain (eg toronto). However, it is important to have good drainage. Now...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 19, 2006 8:13 am
Those who would like to compare specifications of Skybus and its status as regards safety certification etc may like to visit www.atrilab.com and check the...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 19, 2006 8:15 am
... this, not ... nature of ... places. ... However, ... about it ... The impression you have is very common one. But just think over- the cause of deaths in...
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Ashish P. Kuvelkar
ashish_kuvelkar
Oct 21, 2006 12:36 pm
url: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2220645.cms MUMBAI: The suburban railway link planned between Bandra and Kurla under the Mumbai Urban...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 22, 2006 3:07 pm
I collected substantial reference documents and development regarding the Skybus and posted at http://rajaram.bojji.googlepages.com for ready reference. For...
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Rajaram BojjiYahoo
bojjiatri
Oct 25, 2006 11:42 am
Members may send the suggestions to Govt of Mharashtra- if they feel that life and property of non-MRTS users should be protected. B. Rajaram...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 25, 2006 12:02 pm
Don't know how I missed this article. This was featured on the Indian Express website way back in June. FOUR years from now, the company that will take you...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 25, 2006 12:41 pm
*** Here is confirmation that the Bandra-Colaba section has been put on hold. The Mumbai Metropolitin Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to put...
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Alok Patel
alokpatel
Oct 25, 2006 2:56 pm
... Hmmmm. Fancy name. Looks good on the letterhead. But not a good start at all. Alok...
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Vivek Manvi
meetvivek2002
Oct 25, 2006 2:57 pm
NEW DELHI, OCT 24: In a volte-face from its previous stand, the finance ministry is now unwilling to consider the Mumbai metro rail project steered by the...
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Rajaram Bojji
bojjiatri
Oct 25, 2006 4:23 pm
Some more land in Mumbai can be handed over, so that additional Rs 600 cr can be raised by the Mumbai One! In earlier ages also, common farmers used to lose...
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Ashish P. Kuvelkar
ashish_kuvelkar
Oct 28, 2006 1:16 pm
If metro is going to lose a lot of money, then why not look at cheaper options? ... (from mumbai mirror) Of all the showcase items on display for the admiring...
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Rajaram BojjiYahoo
bojjiatri
Oct 30, 2006 7:23 am
Technology should serve people, not vice-versa! Metro transport solution should basically meet the fundamental requirements to serve people and not to tax them...
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Ashish P. Kuvelkar
ashish_kuvelkar
Oct 30, 2006 9:32 am
url: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1061020 NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Metro Rail Project, being developed jointly by Mumbai Metropolitan Region...
