What is so great about these features being there in the new SG coaches?
Have seen each of these on the existing new stock of BG Bombardier coaches
running on the Delhi Metro. In any case - AFAIK, the shells of all the
coaches on the BG network are the same as SG. It is only the undercarriage
that is different.

..... The double grab rails - are nice as you get more handle space to hold
on to. These are also needed, as the braking of Bombardier trains is far
more jerky and sudden than the Rotem ones. However the entire
contraption's attachment with the roof looks pretty much unbalanced /
inadequate. The way it is fixed - it looks like it will not be able to
endure Indian conditions, typically marked by rough handling and overcrowded
cars - as is now pretty much visible on the Delhi Metro. One wonders if it
will come loose and then pose problems.
  - Rajeev Singh.
On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 09:16, rajeev_tivari <RTIVARI@...> wrote:

>
>
> Today's newspapers have screaming coverage on the following benefits the
> new SG cars (Bombardier) have over the existing broad gauge ones:
>
> 1. External led displays on sides
> 2. Route indication on the inside
> 3. Better HVAC
> 4. Double grab rails
> 5. CCTV, etc.
>
> But no one mentions that all of these add ons are ALSO available on the BG
> cars by Bombardier.
>
> -Rajeev
>
>
>


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Precisely. The media coverage these days is so inane.

True, teh double rail doe slook insufficiently supported from teh roof. though,
it is tied up with the columns for required moment supports. I hope it will
endure. In fact this(double rail) is a major edge over rotem in my view. though
they could have alos given more, near the doors and over the seats. The area
near doors is totally support less.

-Rajeev


--- In delhimetro@yahoogroups.com, Rajeev Singh <rajeev.r.singh@...> wrote:
>
> What is so great about these features being there in the new SG coaches?
> Have seen each of these on the existing new stock of BG Bombardier coaches
> running on the Delhi Metro. In any case - AFAIK, the shells of all the
> coaches on the BG network are the same as SG. It is only the undercarriage
> that is different.
>
> ..... The double grab rails - are nice as you get more handle space to hold
> on to. These are also needed, as the braking of Bombardier trains is far
> more jerky and sudden than the Rotem ones. However the entire
> contraption's attachment with the roof looks pretty much unbalanced /
> inadequate. The way it is fixed - it looks like it will not be able to
> endure Indian conditions, typically marked by rough handling and overcrowded
> cars - as is now pretty much visible on the Delhi Metro. One wonders if it
> will come loose and then pose problems.
>  - Rajeev Singh.
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 09:16, rajeev_tivari <RTIVARI@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Today's newspapers have screaming coverage on the following benefits the
> > new SG cars (Bombardier) have over the existing broad gauge ones:
> >
> > 1. External led displays on sides
> > 2. Route indication on the inside
> > 3. Better HVAC
> > 4. Double grab rails
> > 5. CCTV, etc.
> >
> > But no one mentions that all of these add ons are ALSO available on the BG
> > cars by Bombardier.
> >
> > -Rajeev
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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>

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To: "Delhimetro@yahoogroups.com" <delhimetro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, 28 February, 2010 9:05:02 AM
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Hi Delhi,

I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and
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An updated real-distance map of the Delhi metro network can be found at
http://www.cityrailtransit.com

Enjoy it.

This post is in response to reports about agencies proposing extending
Vaishali Metro line to Mohan Nagar instead of to Indirapuram as proposed
by GDA. It is reported that a lead agency suggests this change as it
feels that taking the line to Indirapuram will only benefit Indirapuram,
and residents of Indirapuram can use Vaishali or Sec-62 NOIDA.



It may be noted against the proposition of bypassing Indirapuram, that:



1.       Indirapuram in itself is one of the biggest suburbia to have
developed outside Delhi. It has got various kinds of housing ranging
from GDA flats to Houses to 20 story high-rises. It is as big as and
more populated than Dwaraka on the western end of the Blue line.  It
could even have its own Metropolitan authority in not so far future. The
purely residential area has residents commuting with severe hardship
predominantly to Delhi and NOIDA. So it deserves metro connectivity with
at least two stations of its own, in case metro passes by.



2.       Proposing that the residents of Indirapuram can very well use
Sec-62 or Vaishali is akin to saying that residents of Dwaraka could use
Janakpuri. Impolite as it may sound; Metro route planning for NOIDA left
so much to be desired. Instead of touching the bubbling Industrial and
residential sectors 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 21, 22, it chose to have an
alignment which have a station at the Golf course! As if people will
chose Metro to go playing golf! And another at sector 18, as if to
facilitate shopping travelers on weekend was the main purpose of Metro.
It is not easy to understand, as to whom the NOIDA metro caters to
currently, as long as it does not have an extension. One is extremely
sorry to say that similar logic is probably being applied while
proposing to keep Indirapuram at a forbidding distance from future Metro
stations. Something, never expected from a world class organisation like
DMRC.



3.       Probably, a booming ridership - route alignment
notwithstanding, has lead to planning becoming oblivious to the tenet
that Metro has to be accessible to the widest base, not the richest
demography.



4.       It is no secret that reaching sector-62 which is about 3Km from
the farthest end of Indirapuram is not easy as one has to cross the ever
clogged NH-24 and without any public transport by risky and time
consuming ricksaws. Vaishali station is 5km from the most populated zone
of Indirapuram. So these places are not at all accessible from
Indirapuram.



5.       Lastly it defeats one, whom the Metro will serve if it is
extended from Vaisahli to Mohan Nagar, which in any case is being
connected with the Dilshad Garden station on yellow line.



Thus, it is suggested that extension of Metro from Vaishali must pass
through Indirapuram and also cross over to Sec-62 of NOIDA. In case
Extension beyond NOIDA sec-32 is being planned of the NOIDA line, it
should cross over to Indirapuram.



Regards

Rajeev Tivari



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Strike hits Namma Metro
http://beta.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article439478.ece
Staff Reporter

As the strike by operators of construction equipment vehicles entered the
second day, major construction activities, including that of Namma Metro,
practically came to a halt on Wednesday.

The strike was called by the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners'
Association in protest against the State Government's proposal to levy
lifetime tax (10 per cent of the sale value) on construction-related
vehicles such as mobile cranes and forklifts.

The Government did not hear operators' repeated plea to revert to the
earlier quarterly payment of tax system, said federation president B. Channa
Reddy.
Parked cranes

Scores of cranes, said to be hired by contractors undertaking Namma Metro
work, were seen parked on either side of Old Madras Road near Byappanahalli
since Tuesday night.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation's spokesperson said they would wait and
watch through Wednesday night and a decision would be taken thereafter.

Namma Metro's contractors transport heavy equipment, machinery and
construction material only at night to avoid inconveniencing the people and
prevent accidents.

There are about 18,000 construction vehicles in the State. Hundreds of such
vehicles have been rented out to works related to Bangalore Metro, Bangalore
Water Supply and Sewerage (BWSSB), Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
(BBMP).
Upping the ante

In a press release issued here on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy alleged that
officials of the Transport Department have been seizing vehicles not on duty
and handing them over to the police.

The strike, he said, will continue till the Government fulfils the
operators' demands.
Unauthorised parking

While the stretch of Old Madras Road where the cranes have been parked is a
no parking zone, the traffic police have not initiated any action against
the errant drivers.
No obstruction

The police said as there was no obstruction to regular traffic movement,
they had not initiated any immediate action. However, they have asked the
operators to remove the vehicles by Thursday, the police said.


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Hi All,

Please let me know if any one can arrange for a copy of  Northern Railway Zonal
Time Table/Delhi Metro Time Table.

With the permission of moderator,please contact me off list.

Regards,
Varun
Bangalore

*Civil bodies seek debate on Metro rail project*
*
http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/civil-bodies-seek-debate-on-metro-rail-p\
roject/196220.html
*
*By Express News Service
07 Aug 2010 04:17:09 AM IST*



HYDERABAD: Once again the Hyderabad Metro rail project is drawing flak from
civil organisations which are terming the project as old wine in new bottle.
The civil organisations are demanding for extensive debate on the draft
concession agreement (DCA) in the Assembly, Council and also the civil
society before it is signed with Larsen and Toubro.

The members of Citizens for Better Public Transport in Hyderabad (CBPTH)
expressed displeasure over the draft concession agreement and said that the
project is turning more into a real estate project than a public
transportation project. CBPTH convener Dr C Ramachandraiah said that the
basic structure of the project and the concession agreement remains similar
to the agreement signed with Maytas.

"For instance, the rail system by definition includes the railrelated
infrastructure and also the real estate development (RED) which exempts the
real estate developers from local tax or charge. As a result, Greater
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) will lose a huge revenue in the form
of building fees, property tax, and entertainment tax for many years,"
Ramachandraiah told reporters here today.

He said the agreement will be a curse to the APSRTC in the city restricting
its operations on the Metro Rail routes in future. He explained that the
concession agreement has been drafted such that even in case of termination
of the agreement due to a fault by the private party, the liabilities paid
by the government itself are profitable for the L T led consortium. He also
said that the project agreement violates the spirit of mass public
transportation as it has been proposed to levy higher fares during peak
traffic hours during a day.

© Copyright 2008 ExpressBuzz


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*

Why Bangalore Metro project is causing heartburn

NDTV
Correspondent<http://www.ndtv.com/news/search/result.php?cx=partner-pub-76415650\
19577886%3Ax0cui3-m2pp&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=NDTV%20Correspondent&sa=Go\
&siteurl=www.ndtv.com%252Fnews%252Findex.php#1143>,
Updated: August 27, 2010 14:42 IST


http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/bangalore-s-metro-blues-47441




[image: PLAY]


**

Bangalore:  It is not just the city of Delhi which is facing turmoil due to
mega construction projects. Even Bangalore has paid a high price with the
loss of hundreds of trees and dug up roads that make the traffic in city
even worse.

The city's Metro project is inching along - and like all megaprojects it is
leaving in its wake hundreds of people whose property had to make way for
what authorities say is the greater good.

In Bangalore's South End circle, business owners insist that despite the
fact that they had a stay on the demolition, the authorities still went
ahead with it.

"The metro officials have no respect nor do they apply or abide by the human
rights act. They literally pulled us and almost all the property owners were
taken to the Basavanagudi police station and they were kept there. They
started demolishing here where all the owners were in the police station,"
said Shilpa M., a building owner.

·


A restaurant owner's daughter, Dr Priyanka adds that all they asked for was
for the authorities to show them the order and carry on with the demolition.


"We never said we won't give. We are not against Metro is what we are trying
to say but still we wanted it to go according to the order - that's it. And
after that around three or four buildings were demolished yesterday and our
building New Shanti Sagar is now getting demolished," she said.

The Metro authorities insist they have the paperwork in order - and the
state government seems to feel you can't make an omelette without breaking
eggs.

Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yeddyurappa says, "If at all you want Metro
you must take risk na.. Without demolishing few houses, trees, how can you
expect me to complete the metro work?'

Change can be difficult - and the upheaval caused by megaprojects can get
people wondering if they are worth it. While many, who struggle with
Bangalore's often nightmarish traffic, hope the Metro will make things
better, others still doubt the efficacy of the project.
*


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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11161014

According to data released by DMRC over 100 people have died during the
construction of the Metro, most in road accidents. Amazingly, the DMRC thinks
this is all right as it compares well with construction projects around the
world. I don't know what comparisons they are  using but my knowledge of
construction projects is quite different. There are several I know where
multi-billion dollar projects have been completed without a single fatality.
Tells you a lot about the Metro's safety record, something that has been a topic
of discussion here before.

Here's the full news story:

'Over 100 workers killed' during Delhi metro construction
The metro is Delhi's pride Over 100 workers have died during the construction of
the metro railway in the Indian capital, Delhi, according to a submission by the
metro authorities.

The deaths at the construction sites have happened since 1998, metro authorities
informed a rights group.

The first line opened in 2002 and the metro offers commuters an air-conditioned
and swift alternative to overcrowded buses and three-wheelers.

There has been pressure to upgrade it before October's Commonwealth Games.

Metro spokesman Anuj Dayal told the BBC that most of the deaths had happened in
road and other accidents around the construction sites.

"Only nine or 10 workers have died in incidents involving collapse of metro
structures. There have been two such incidents of structural collapses," he
said.

Mr Dayal said the metro's accident rate was low compared with similar
construction projects around the world.

Authorities said families of the deceased workers had received anything between
150,000 and 900,00 rupees ($3,000 to $20,000) in compensation.

  Frequent accidents at metro sites have caused concern At least six people died
when a pillar supporting a partly built bridge collapsed in July last year in
south Delhi.

In the same month, a labourer was killed when a girder fell on him at a rail
construction site.

And in May 2009, a pillar supporting a partly built bridge collapsed killing six
workers in the city's Zamrudpur area.

In October 2008, two people were crushed to death and 12 injured when another
bridge under construction collapsed on to a bus and cars below.

The frequent accidents at metro sites have given rise to fears that safety
standards are being compromised in the rush to build new lines, correspondents
say.

If it is road accidents, one has to see statistically what the road accidents
have been in similar non-metro sites. My suspicion is the fatalities would have
been around the same - the METRO probably did not make things worse - but may
not have made it better either

India has around 100,000 thousand road fatalities every year, which should make
it around a 1000 a year in Delhi alone, 10,000 in the 10yr period. So METRO has
been 1% of that

Not that METRO safety is great, we need to know how much blame we should put on
the METRO and how much is the general road safety design mess

Of course construction collapse is not excusable in any sense





________________________________
From: Shashi_Verma <shashi_verma@...>
To: delhimetro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 6:25:09 PM
Subject: [delhimetro] Over 100 died during Metro construction


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11161014

According to data released by DMRC over 100 people have died during the
construction of the Metro, most in road accidents. Amazingly, the DMRC thinks
this is all right as it compares well with construction projects around the
world. I don't know what comparisons they are  using but my knowledge of
construction projects is quite different. There are several I know where
multi-billion dollar projects have been completed without a single fatality.
Tells you a lot about the Metro's safety record, something that has been a topic
of discussion here before.

Here's the full news story:

'Over 100 workers killed' during Delhi metro construction
The metro is Delhi's pride Over 100 workers have died during the construction of
the metro railway in the Indian capital, Delhi, according to a submission by the
metro authorities.

The deaths at the construction sites have happened since 1998, metro authorities
informed a rights group.

The first line opened in 2002 and the metro offers commuters an air-conditioned
and swift alternative to overcrowded buses and three-wheelers.


There has been pressure to upgrade it before October's Commonwealth Games.

Metro spokesman Anuj Dayal told the BBC that most of the deaths had happened in
road and other accidents around the construction sites.

"Only nine or 10 workers have died in incidents involving collapse of metro
structures. There have been two such incidents of structural collapses," he
said.

Mr Dayal said the metro's accident rate was low compared with similar
construction projects around the world.

Authorities said families of the deceased workers had received anything between
150,000 and 900,00 rupees ($3,000 to $20,000) in compensation.

Frequent accidents at metro sites have caused concern At least six people died
when a pillar supporting a partly built bridge collapsed in July last year in
south Delhi.


In the same month, a labourer was killed when a girder fell on him at a rail
construction site.

And in May 2009, a pillar supporting a partly built bridge collapsed killing six
workers in the city's Zamrudpur area.


In October 2008, two people were crushed to death and 12 injured when another
bridge under construction collapsed on to a bus and cars below.


The frequent accidents at metro sites have given rise to fears that safety
standards are being compromised in the rush to build new lines, correspondents
say.








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Hi everyone
I missed my Indian railways train on which I had reserved a ticket thanks to the
technical snag on Line2


Here;s an account of what exactly happened
http://harsht.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/when-brands-fail-their-loyalists-dilemmas\
-of-a-delhi-metro-fan/


I lodged a complaint whose copy I have
However since I incurred losses both of time and money - Can I file for
compensation

Do let me know

Harsh




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Hello everyone,

Can anyone please post photographs of the new South Delhi line?

Especially the GREEN PARK station?



Thanks,
Anupam




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The skyscrapercity site is probably a better place to look for photos
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=516812&page=342

Although I don't know if there are any of the station you are looking for.

> To: delhimetro@yahoogroups.com
> From: chora_4@...
> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:23:27 +0530
> Subject: [delhimetro] Photos of the new South Delhi Line?
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> Can anyone please post photographs of the new South Delhi line?
>
> Especially the GREEN PARK station?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Anupam
>
>
>


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Metro will ruin city's character'TNN, Sep 25, 2010, 12.16am IST
CHANDIGARH: Taking on the administration for its plan to introduce Metro
rail <http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Metro%20rail>, the
first Indian chief architect of Chandigarh, MN Sharma, on Friday claimed
that it would ruin the basic character of the city. He has based his sudden
concern over the issue on a report on surface transport system submitted in
2007.

Sharma said that the ministry of urban development had formed a committee of
experts when a monorail system was being finalised for the Tricity. "For the
Chandigarh Urban Complex, the committee, headed by a retired secretary, had
recommended surface transport as the preferred Mass Rapid Transit System
(MRTS), against mono-rail or Metro," said Sharma. He has also shot off
letters to UT administrator Shivraj Patil, with copies to secretary,
ministry of urban development.

"It is important that the most suitable mode of MRTS is considered that
would suit the special conditions in Chandigarh and its adjoining areas," it
reads.

"Many notable experts including E Sreedharan, credited with Delhi Metro's
success, would agree with the views expressed in the report of the expert
committee in 2007. Under the circumstances, it is suggested that the report
be carefully studied to avoid irreparable damage to the city and huge loss
to exchequer," he has demanded." The administration is moving ahead to adopt
Metro to alleviate the ever growing problem of MRTS of the entire region.
This would be totally contrary to the views of the experts as none of the
criteria justifying the adoption of Metro is applicable to the entire region
of Chandigarh," he claimed.

Meanwhile, the comprehensive mobility plan for MRTS has already been
prepared by RITES and the detailed project report is being finalized by the
DMRC.


'Metro will ruin city's character' -
<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6622902.cms?prtpage=1#ixzz10jqg0\
VV3>
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6622902.cms?prtpage=1#ixzz10jqg0V\
V3


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Metro station a’la London?
Sep 27 2010

Sept. 26: The state is pulling out all stops to lure Bengalureans to use
Namma Metro. If talks between state authorities and BMRCL are successful,
the Metro could boast of facilities like public libraries, aquatic centres
and museums which are a common feature at metro stations in London and
several South East Asian countries.

Town planners and policy advisors are in talks with Metro Rail
representatives and other civic agencies to create venues of public interest
along the Metro corridors. Such places, they argue, will lure more people to
take the Metro and would eventually bring down the pressure on city roads.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, advisor to state government Vivek Menon said,
“We are looking at the mass transit transport system around the world.
Europrean countries like England and several South East Asian countries have
built such public places along the routes of their mass transit
transportation system. But the same has not been planned for Namma Metro.
BMRC has acquired a lot of land which will not be used entirely for the rail
network. This excess land along the Metro corridor could be converted into
libraries, museums and other places of public interest. However, while
planning, public-friendly entities should be given importance over
commercial activities.”

Members of Agenda for Bangalore Infrastructure Development (ABIDe) and town
planners are working towards developing public places across the Metro Rail
alignment. Sports clubs, public libraries, exhibition centres and museums
are being planned at these places. “If public places are built along the
corridor, people who might use private vehicles to visit such places would
switch to Metro Rail. This will eventually help in reducing congestion on
city roads,” said Mr Menon.
“We already have a plan in place and prominent architects from the city are
being roped in to work out the details. In fact, BMRC is also very keen to
develop public places on their property. We would work towards this in the
future,” he said, adding, “The only problem we face is bureaucrats who lack
a sense of accountability. There is a huge implementation gap. But we are
still pushing for such initiatives keeping in mind public interest. We are
in talks with BMRC, BDA and BBMP.”
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*Source URL:*
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Metro, monorail halt good ol’ train
DNA / Ninad Siddhaye / Thursday, August 26, 2010 2:22 IST

New-age transportation systems like the monorail and the metro have started
to take precedence over the old suburban railway.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) wants to cancel
a 10-year-old proposal of the suburban railways to connect the Bandra and
Kurla railway stations through the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

The reason given by the MMRDA is that the under-construction second line of
the metro is already set to connect the two.

However, the MMRDA may face trouble with its plan. The 5,000 sq m plot
reserved for construction of the suburban railway line comes under the
Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ).

“An additional permission of the state urban development department will be
needed if we have to make a change of reservation,” the proposal said.

According to the MMRDA’s proposal, a copy of which is available with *DNA,* the
original plan of the BKC talked about connecting the Bandra and Kurla
stations by a line of the suburban railway.

“However, the railways has not been able to finalise a detailed alignment of
the proposed railway route,” said the MMRDA proposal. “Moreover, the
proposal to include this alignment in the Mumbai Urban Transport Project-II
has also been dropped.

The MMRDA has undertaken work for the metro on the route. This metro will
run through the BKC and connect the Bandra and Kurla stations.

Hence, we are proposing to cancel the said reservation for the construction
of a rail route connecting the two railway stations.”

BJP corporator Ashish Shelar, who also is a member of the MMRDA, said the
authority’s proposal was necessary, as it needed extra land for revenue.
“One must remember that a 5,000 sq m plot had been reserved for an electric
supply station for the Bandra-Kurla suburban line,” he said while speaking
with* DNA.*

“In contrast, only a 790 sq m plot would be needed for the electric
sub-station that would supply power to the upcoming second line of the metro
passing through the BKC. If the suburban railway route is cancelled, the
rest of the plot can be commercially exploited.”
*URL of the article:*
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_metro-monorail-halt-good-ol-train_1428809-\
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Metro mishap: action against engineersNews <http://www.thehindu.com/news/>
  » Cities <http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/> »
Bangalore<http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/>Published:
September 25, 2010 15:30 IST |
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article795118.ece<http://www.thehi\
ndu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article795118.ece>
Special Correspondent

Action has been taken against senior personnel responsible for the accident
that took place at Yeshwanthpur Metro Station on Thursday when a concrete
girder came crashing down from a pair of piers.
Culpability

In a press statement, N. Sivasailam, Managing Director, Namma Metro, said
Bangalore Metro and L&T, which are executing the work on the station, had
assessed the culpability and taken action against a dozen senior personnel.
The accident was blamed on fastening not held in place, which resulted in
the 35-tonne, U-shaped concrete block crashing to the ground. No one was
injured.


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Gujarat did not ask for metro funding: Jaipal Reddy
DNA / DNA Correspondent / Saturday, October 9, 2010 14:05 IST

Hours before the election campaigning came to an end on Friday evening,
Union urban development minister, S Jaipal Reddy, speaking on the proposed
metro project for Ahmedabad, said, "We can give Rs2,400 crore today for
Metro if Gujarat government asks for it, but the state authorities refused
our offer three years back."

Addressing the media, the senior minister soberly countered Gujarat chief
minister Narendra Modi's efforts to singularly take credit for developmental
projects like the BRTS and 108 Emergency Ambulance service. Pointing out
that the Congress-led UPA government had given Rs8,000 crore to Gujarat
under JNNURM, Reddy said the state government should have had the foresight
to plan for Metro rail project for the city three years back itself.

"The Centre cannot impose ideas on any state. We had proposed to the Modi
government three years back that Metro should be there for Ahmedabad which
has apopulation of more than 40 lakh. The then BJP government refused and
opted for BRTS instead. If they had agreed, 50% of Metro project would have
been implemented by now," Reddy said.

He said there are two ways to fund such a project — the government model
where the centre and state are partners and Government of India (GoI) takes
soft loans to fund the project as in the Delhi and Bangalore Metro projects.
The other is the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

"But basic infrastructure in India is not commercially viable and gap
funding is required. We are willing to give that, provided the government
asks for it," he adds.

He highlighted the fact that Gujarat had accepted only 80 of the 730 buses
offered for BRTS. "The plan is to privatise all these basic infrastructure
facilities through his corporate friends," Reddy said.

The Andhra MP voiced a 'serious complaint' against the Modi government that
they were propagating development claims at the cost of Centre’s funds.
"Modi has only one weapon — exploiting the Hindu-Muslim divide — for
political benefits," he said. However, he refused to answer questions on BJP
fielding Muslim candidates in this election.

On barbs against prime minister Manmohan Singh and Commonwealth Games, Reddy
said Modi's comments were uncivilised. He instead extended 'an extremely
polite invitation to Modi and his cabinet to attend the closing ceremony of
the CWG.'

The BJP meanwhile retorted that Gujarat is not a beggar, but the highest
taxpaying state in the country. In a statement, party spokesperson IK Jadeja
says the Congress should make that clear too.

"Gujarat's development is not because of Central government's funds but
because of the efforts of the state government," he states.
*URL of the article:*
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-did-not-ask-for-metro-funding-jaipa\
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FYI

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Asija, Navdeep <navdeep.asija@...>
Date: Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 3:08 PM


Open Letter to Ministry of Urban Development by the Retired Chief Architect
and associate of Le Corbusier, Mr M. N. Sharma followed by my Article on
Ludhiana Metro. Need your attention toward the issue.



*Chandigarh Metro===*

*Subject: Metro for Chandigarh MRTS*

Dear Sir,


Through this letter I would like to draw your attention towards ongoing
Chandigarh Metro proposal, which once again raised a figure towards
Chandigarh administrations unholistic urban transport policy and their
biasness towards high cost mass rapid transit solution instead of cheaper
and sustainable one.

Recent statement issued by the ministry of urban development has also raised
confusion about giving in principle clearance for Chandigarh's metro project
whilst same time ministry has asked Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab
government to initiate work on preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for
the mass rapid transport network[1].  I would like to question here that how
in principle clearance to Chandigarh metro has been given without even DPR?
Please clarify the same.

Chairman, Delhi Metro, Mr E. Shridharan on his statement to press already
raised an issued on the viability, safety and carrying capacity of Monorail
said for a city like Chandigarh it will be a totally unviable followed by
his suggestion to adopt something road based solutions for MRTS like BRT.
(Annex A)

Expert Committee on Chandigarh (MRTS) in their meeting held on 12th January
2010 under the chairmanship of Mr M Ramchandaran, Secretary (Urban
Development), Government of India clearly ruled out the option of Monorail
as suggested by M/s RITES in its  report (August 2006). This means if
monorail is not viable how metro can be viable and further spending money on
Chandigarh Metro DPR is shear wastage of Public money. Interestingly other
recommendations by the expert committee like providing adequate connectivity
for cyclist and pedestrian needs to be scaled up has not been even touched
so far. It seems that Chandigarh Administrations only prefer a high cost
solution.

  As per the feasibility report by RITES on Mass Rapid Transit System for
Chandigarh Urban Complex, August 2006 for the Chandigarh Administration, the
average journey time using private mode of transport in Chandigarh is
between 5 minutes to 17.5 minutes and the journey speed of personalized
traffic in Chandigarh is about 33km/h. This reflects that the majority of
the trips generated in the city are short trips in the order of 2.5 to 9.6
km in length. Further stress of Chandigarh Administration on metro for
Chandigarh sounds witty. Metro is a desirable option for high density
corridors and with long trip length (more than 14Km). City where average
trip length is less than 4-5 km and maximum traffic demand estimated by the
year 2041 is 30,000 PPHPD, does not justify metro. However Special systems
like those in Bogotá (Columbia) already carrying as many passengers as metro
systems (40,000 PPHPD) has not been even considered.

In the recent report by RITES on “Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Chandigarh
Urban Complex” it has been found that in Chandigarh despite of the high
personalized motor transport still 76% passengers are dispersing through
city buses.  Which is another clear indication that, this dependency on bus
transit is not going to change, even if we spent crores of rupees on
luxurious metro.

In the light of above stated facts you may kindly find it appropriate to get
the issue re-examined by a panel of experts before starting on a gigantic
unviable and unsustainable venture of metro as the MRTS for Chandigarh.

Regards,

M.N.Sharma
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[1] http://www.projectsmonitor.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=15366


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*Ludhiana Metro====*

*Oh Come on-Reconsider..*

*Navdeep Asija*

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Hello friends,

Here is a fairly informative and frank interview with Mr. Sreedharan. It is
interesting to hear his take on topics such as the PPP model, Japanese debt and
Indian government equity, the Airport line, Metros in other metros and traffic
projections for DMRC.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/qa-e-sreedharan-md-delhi-metro-rail-\
corporation/422021/


Regards,
Ashish

Thanks Ashish, this is very informative.

Only thing that I have started thinking now is what will happen once
Sreedharan sir will finally retire. Will Delhi metro innovation and
development also start stagnating and attract corruption and all?

--
Regards,
Akhilesh Singh


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http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sbm-may-lend-rs-500-cr-for-namma-met\
ro-project/434965/






SBM may lend Rs 500 cr for namma metro projectDebasis Mohapatra / Chennai/
Bangalore May 10, 2011, 0:43 IST

Bangalore-headquartered public sector lender State Bank of Mysore is likely
to sanction a loan of around Rs 500 crore to the Bangalore Metro Rail
Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) to part-finance the metro rail project in the city.

Sources in the industry said that the bank has given its in-principle
approval for the loan.

BMRCL is the joint venture between the Government of India and Government of
Karnataka for building the metro rail facility through a special purpose
vehicle. Both, the Centre and state governments have taken a 15 per cent
equity each in the project.

The total project cost is around Rs 11,609 crore, which will be utilised to
build 42.3 kms in two corridors. Of the 42.3 km, 8.822 km will be
underground near the City Railway Station, Vidhana Soudha, Majestic and City
Market, and the rest will be elevated.

While the East-West corridor, connecting Byappanahalli to the Mysore Road
terminal covers a distance of 18.10 km, the North-South corridor from
Hessaraghatta to Puttenahalli covers 23.70 km. The entire Phase-I is
scheduled to be completed by June 2013.

The Bangalore Metro is expected to decongest the city, relieving some of the
pressure on the city’s roads in Bangalore. BMRCL, which is presently
conducting test runs, had postponed the launch of the first phase.

Meanwhile, multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank has approved a
$250 million (Rs 1,125 crore) loan to part-finance the metro project. ADB
has said that the project, which used non-sovereign public sector lending
mode, had an excellent replication potential for India and Asia. This is
among the first major metro rail systems in India to use a leveraged finance
model combining government funds and commercial loans, it added.

Sources in the banking industry also said that public sector lenders —
United Bank of India, Vijaya Bank and Canara Bank — are also likely to
commit funds to the BMRCL project.

The Karnataka government has also given an in-principle approval to build
phase-II of the Bangalore metro, of six lines, covering 71 kms in the city.

According to data with the state government, Karnataka has already provided
Rs 2,600 crore towards the first phase of the metro project of which Rs 683
crore was released in FY12.


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http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/200511-Basavanagudi-road-construction-Banga\
lore.htm

*Metro authorities threaten, abuse us'*
  *By: *Sheetal Sukhija
  *Date: *2011-05-20


*Basavanagudi residents are allegedly being bullied by project site engineer
for complaining about deplorable roads conditions, open drains in area*

For over two years since work on the Metro started in Basavanagudi,
residents of R V Road have been subjected to constant nuisances.

Firstly, it was the excavations on the roads that led to traffic snarls in
the area and now, two drains have been left open for months. The situation
got worse last week after a resident complained of being threatened by a
Metro engineer.


*Death trap? Two persons have fallen into the open drains at RV Road in
Basavanagudi during heavy rains this month. Pic/Satish Badiger*

*Abusive officials*
"We have been shuffling between the BBMP and Bangalore Metro Rail
Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) offices for over a year now requesting them to clear
the mess. Even after assurances that something would be done, no action has
been taken. Last week when I approached the BMRCL site office, an engineer
shut the door and threatened to break my legs if I kept complaining. This
behaviour is simply unacceptable," said H Khan, a resident.

Reacting to the same, other residents claim that their pleas have been
falling on deaf ears for two years now.

Parveen A, Secretary of the Crescent Women's Wing explains, "The BBMP
officials have told us that until the Metro construction is complete, the
area cannot be cleared. The open drains has been creating a big problem and
two persons have slipped and fallen into it during heavy rains. Accidents
occur during the night, but despite all this, we support the Metro because
it is for our own good. However, that does not mean that we should be
treated in such a way."

*Quite impolite?*
Residents even lament that the BMRCL site office of their area remains
locked for almost four days a week.

"Every time we approach them, they either abuse us verbally or just shirk
off responsibility. We've been living in this locality for over 20 years now
and this is not how they should be treating us when we approach them with a
grievance," complained a resident.

The resident association has written polite letters to the BMRCL many times
and they've even approached the BBMP Corporator Gangambika (Ward no 153),
but have received no positive response. Malika Subhan, a resident said, "My
husband suffered from chikungunya because of the stench from the open drain
and one of our neighbours suffered a fractured knee as a result of falling
into the drain."

In response to the complaints filed by the residents, the BBMP Corporator
arrived in the area for an inspection. However, she claimed that there could
be no permanent solution, as the Metro would continue to disrupt
the normal cleaning process.

*Meanwhile, BMRCL*
officials confirmed receiving a written complaint about the threat. BMRCL
PRO Yashwant Chauhan however, has not started investigating the matter yet.
"Once I receive a written complaint, I will investigate the matter duly.
Our engineers are not goons and if something like this has happened, it will
be looked into," he said.

The residents, fearing repercussions, have not approached the police yet.


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17 Lakh! Does anyone remember the figures given by the initial study about
Delhi Metro ridership?

...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Metro-breaks-its-own-record-ri
dership-touches-a-new-high/articleshow/9116269.cms

The popularity of the Delhi Metro is touching new heights. Within a month of
registering the highest ever ridership, the Delhi Metro recorded a
highest ridership yet again - over 17 lakh people travelled on the metro on
Monday. 

Regards,
Akhilesh Singh

Yes, of course. 20 Lakhs was supposed to be the average
ridership at the end of phase I. And we haven't seen that
even as a peak traffic, even though we are at the end of
phase II.

But why recall those cooked up numbers, whose only
utility was to fool finance guys into approving the
project.

-dheeraj


--- In delhimetro@yahoogroups.com, Akhilesh Singh <toakhilesh@...> wrote:
>
> 17 Lakh! Does anyone remember the figures given by the initial study about
> Delhi Metro ridership?
>
> ...
>
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Metro-breaks-its-own-record-ri
> dership-touches-a-new-high/articleshow/9116269.cms
>
> The popularity of the�Delhi Metro�is touching new heights. Within a month
of
> registering the highest ever ridership, the�Delhi�Metro recorded a
> highest�ridership�yet again - over 17 lakh people travelled on the metro
on
> Monday.�
>
> Regards,
> Akhilesh Singh
>