Rail Analysis India June Digital Magazine 2018 | Page 24

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BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) to venture into
Development of Metro Rail Coaches
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) will venture into
development of metro rail coaches and is also exploring the
possibility of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries in India along
with 4 foreign firms, Union Minister Anant Geete said. The
minister addressing a press conference in New Delh i.
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A collaboration model is being discussed between
BHEL and 4 foreign firms entailing a joint venture or a
consortium, whereby 20% equity will be owned by BHEL
and 80% will be theirs, he said.
BHEL has earned a profit of over Rs 1,500 crore and has
secured work orders worth Rs 1.18 lakh crore.
Efforts were being made for BHEL’s entry into the
development of coaches, the minister said.
The construction of metro has gathered pace in several
cities across the country and BHEL is entering this sector.
We have also directed BHEL to make efforts towards
manufacturing lithium ion batteries in India, Geete said.
CMRL In Partnership With Power Grid Corporation of India To Set Up Electric
Vehicle (EV) Charging Points at 4 Metro Stations for Last Mile Connectivity
Chennai: The Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) in partnership with
the Power Grid Corporation of India will set up electric vehicle
(EV) charging facility at 4 metro stations. More Information:
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Koyambedu
Thirumangalam
Alandur
St. Thomas Mount
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4) Lokmanya Nagar to Hingana- 6.7 km length is proposed to
be 7 metro stations.
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Talks are on for procuring e-cars & e-bikes and each
station will have 5 such cars & 10 bikes.
A commuter who wants to use an e-bike or an e-car
can charge it at a special charging point at the 4
stations.
An official said,“We are looking at various options for
providing last-mile connectivity for passengers. In this
plan, we will get revenue for leasing out our space
and talks are on with a firm for supplying e-bikes and
e-cars.”
Mumbai: The Wadala-CST Metro 4 corridor will cost Rs 571
crore per kilometer, according to MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan
Region Development Authority). The Metro corridor between
Wadala & CST, measuring 14-km is an extension of Wadala-
Thane Metro corridor that is being constructed, according
to DNA. The extension of Metro-4 towards south Mumbai is
known as Metro-11.
Expansion of Nagpur Metro in second phase: –
1) Automotive square to Kanhan – 12 metro stations are
proposed on the 13 km long route.
2) Mihan to MIDC ESR, Butibori- 18.5 km length is proposed
for 10 metro stations.
3) Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar – 3 metro station is
proposed on the road length of 5.6 km.
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Mumbai Metro Update: Wadala-CST Metro 4 Corridor To Cost Rs
571 Crore Per kilometer
Nagpur Metro Update : DPR for Phase II Ready
In the second phase, the Nagpur Metro will be expanded to
48.3 km, in which total 35 metro stations are proposed. A DPR
of Nagpur Metro phase II has been prepared in collaboration
with the RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service),
to facilitate public transport system in the rural areas of the
city. Mahamatro Nagpur has been fully equipped to expand the
Metro network. The DPR (Detailed Project Report) prepared
by Mahamatro will be submitted to the state government soon.
After this the DPR will be sent to the Central Government for
the approval of the Central Government.
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5) Vasudev Nagar to Dattawadi – 3 metro station is
proposed on the road length of 4.5 km.
73 Metro Stations will be built on the total 89 KM Metro
lines of Phase-I and Phase-II. The Nagpur Metro will play
an important role in the development of Nagpur city, which
will guide the city.
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The extension of Metro-4 towards south Mumbai is known
as Metro-11 for which detailed project report (DPR) is
being finalised currently, MMRDA officials said told the
leading daily.
The Metro 11 corridor will be constructed as partly
underground and above ground as the Mumbai Port
Trust (MbPT) has proposed the corridor to be constructed
underground.
• The extension of Metro-4 corridor too will be
constructed partly underground and partly elevated.
• In Metro-4 corridor the underground portion is
proposed near CST at the eastern waterfront that is
being controlled by Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT).
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