Rail Analysis India March 2018 Digital Magazine | Page 16

Latest News | 15 Railways Indian Railways To Invest Rs 75,000 Crore To Bring Most Modern Technology Of European Train Control System (ETCS) In India The Indian Railways would invest Rs 75,000 crore on a signalling system project to be implemented across India, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said. He said,”We will bring the most modern technology of European Train Control System (ETCS) in India and it will be implemented across the country. It will ensure safe journey.” January that instead of 80-20 ratio of cost sharing between Karnataka government and Railways, where Karnataka’s share would be 80%, he has proposed a 50- 50 cost sharing, he said. Reduce weight, lower environmental impact A lighter design will have a positive impact on the environment with reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon footprint. Diab’s sandwich solution offers an ideal way to reduce weight by introducing a core material capable of withstanding structural demands as well as meeting the stringent fire regulations in public transport. In addition, a sandwich composite solution requires a minimum of maintenance with a positive cost impact compared to traditional materials. More Information: • • • • The South Western Railway officials have prepared the pre-feasibility report for the Bengaluru suburban railway and come up with a Rs 12,000 crore investment plan, he said. 68 km of the 160 km suburban railway network will be elevated, Goyal said. In addition, the Railways would invest Rs 5,000 crore for upgrading the stations and for bringing in the most modern locomotives rail coaches. Goyal had written to the Karnataka chief minister in Diab Core Materials Pvt. Ltd. | #1A ”Urmila House” | No. 15, A.R.K. Colony, Eldams Road Chennai 600018 | Tamil Nadu, INDIA | Phone: [phone] | E-mail: [email protected] | diabgroup.com Newly Installed Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) Starts Functioning At Chawri Bazar & Chandni Chowk Metro Stations The Delhi Metro, on Wednesday, made operational the newly installed platform screen doors (PSDs) at the Chawri Bazar & Chandni Chowk stations on the Yellow Line, officials said. 4 more stations on the line — New Delhi, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk & Kashmere Gate — will get PSDs shortly. • barriers between the platform and the tracks. PSDs were installed at the 2 stations on the nearly 50 km-long corridor that connects Samaypur Badli in north Delhi to Huda City Centre in Gurgaon. • • • Ministry of Railways plans upgradation of 90 stations showcasing local culture or history In an attempt to increase passenger amenities and to give an aesthetic makeover to the most visited stations across Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways has formulated the plan to redevelop 90 stations across Indian Railways. The redevelopment plan of 90 stations is assigned to different zones/ nodal agencies. in the premises. Since Belgaum has history of Mahatma Gandhi visiting there, Belgaum station to have a big Charkha at the front. Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is keeping elements of local heritage in facade/redevelopment of station buildings. Read More on www.railanalysis.in . Given that some stations are important pilgrimage hubs and report over 45,000 footfalls per day, Indian Railways would strive to ensure that passenger’s get best services at the stations even during peak seasons. More Information: • Lead the way A senior DMRC official said, the installation & commissioning of PSDs at these stations will be done in a phased manner after examining their performance at the Chandni Chowk & Chawri Bazar stations. The DMRC said, this is the first time that the Delhi Metro has installed PSDs at the already existing operational Metro stations. At present, the Airport Express Line and the newly opened stretches of the Magenta & Pink lines have PSDs at all their stations. All upcoming stations on these two lines (Pink, Magenta) will have PSDs — mechanised screens which act as It may be noted that Indian Railways is in the process of redevelopment of more than 600 stations. While doing this, efforts would be made to showcase local culture or history to reflect in the station façade. For instance Aurangabad station is to be developed on lines of Ajantha or Ellora, Agra station is to be developed on lines of Taj Mahal, Ujjain station is to be developed on lines of Mahakaleshwar temples, Nagpur station to have a big orange www.railanalysis.com www.railanalysis.com