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Varanasi: The ambitious Kashi Project that was given a go ahead by the Akhilesh Yadav government has been rejected by the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA). The project – Varanasi Metro Rail – was prepared by the Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)  and was sanctioned by the Yadav’s government. Read Also:   Varanasi Metro | RITES completes DPR for metro rail project in Varanasi City The earlier plan rejected, the authorities have asked RITES to work on preparing a comprehensive mobility plan. The focus is on developing a mass rapid transport system (MRTS) for Varanasi. Rajesh Kumar, vice-chairman of VDA has proposed introduction of light Varanasi metro rail with a mass mobility plan. The plan will keep provision of problems that are expected to come while executing the plan during the previously selected corridor. RITES officials too presented an inception plan of metro rail service for Varanasi. Kumar explaining the reason for scrapping ...

Bengaluru:  For HSRL, state government seeking  fund from central government for completing the phase 2 project of Namma Metro from Gottigere to the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with  High Speed Rail Link (HSRL). The project will carried out once the approval of central government is done. State Government official hoping cooperation of Central Government for this project. [caption id="attachment_13151" align="alignnone" width="635"] Namma Metro Map (Infographics by TOI)[/caption] “The project has not been shelved. We are ready to take it up between Yeshwantpur Railway station and KIA, provided the Centre agrees to it. We are also exploring an elevated lines as Yelanhanka to Devaanahalli is single line and is not electrified”, said  Mahendra Jain, who is an additional chief secretary of urban development department. “Namma Metro’s proposed airport connectivity won’t affect the HSRL project. Air passengers who want to travel q...

Patna: Work on Patna Metro Rail Project will soon gain momentum with central government likely to give green signal to the project by end of July 2018. The Bihar Government has completed work on preparing detailed project report (DPR) . This will soon be handed over to the Union Urban Ministry by June 15. This news was shared by Suresh Kumar Sharma, state minister for housing and urban development with the media on Friday. Once the centre government gives its approval, work on Patna Metro Rail project will begin. As part of the plan in the first phase priority will be given for development, north-south corridor. Work will begin from Patna Junction to planned interstate bus terminal (ISBT) at Ramachak Bairiya through NIT-Patna and Rajendra Nagar Terminal. Patna Metro Tentative Rout Map (Source: Wikipedia) The report prepared by NIT-Patna gives the comprehensive mobility plan as well as alternative analysis of metro rail project. The same will be discussed in a high level meeting at Del...

Kolkata: The much talked about Barrackpore Metro link that was scheduled to laid through BT Road and a stretch be built underground might now be taken through Kalyani Expressway. This moves comes after the engineering consultancy RITES submitted its report to state government. Barrackpore City In its report RITES has reported that is it possible to divert the Baranagar-Barrackpore route for metro rail project. The experts in the reports have suggested that between Noapara and Kalyani Expressway the tracks can pass underground for about 2km, which is a congested residential area. Building tracks on ground would mean razing the residential properties falling on the proposed stretch. As per the proposal the underground stretch can be construction between Noapara and Nimta, informed officials. The catch to the proposal is that by building underground stretch, the cost of the project is likely to escalate. This proposed project ironically has not taken off in last seven years. Commuters are...

Highlights Kanpur Metro construction work will start after getting NOC from Central government Tata Projects and Afcons have submitted their bids for the construction of Priority Section of Rs. 734 crores project cost Lucknow Metro officials engaged in completing tender process for the metro project According to RITES, they will get center’s approval in this month Kanpur: Even after the tendering of construction of priority section of Kanpur Metro , the construction work of the Metro stations will not be started right now. Actually, the construction of Elevated Viaduct of Priority Corridor and 9 Metro Stations can be started only after getting the NOC from the Central Government. RITES and LMRC officials are expecting NOC in this month. Kanpur Central Railway Station Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) had made tender calls in February to construct 9 Metro stations and Viaduct between IIT Kanpur to Motijheel under the priority section of Kanpur Metro. In addition to Tata Proje...

Highlights Kanpur Metro construction work will start after getting NOC from Central government Tata Projects and Afcons have submitted their bids for the construction of Priority Section of Rs. 734 crores project cost Lucknow Metro officials engaged in completing tender process for the metro project According to RITES, they will get center’s approval in this month Kanpur: Even after the tendering of construction of priority section of Kanpur Metro , the construction work of the Metro stations will not be started right now. Actually, the construction of Elevated Viaduct of Priority Corridor and 9 Metro Stations can be started only after getting the NOC from the Central Government. RITES and LMRC officials are expecting NOC in this month. Kanpur Central Railway Station Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) had made tender calls in February to construct 9 Metro stations and Viaduct between IIT Kanpur to Motijheel under the priority section of Kanpur Metro. In addition to Tata Proje...

Highlights: RITES completed DPR of Metro Project in Varanasi After survey of project, RITES also completed the survey of the routes in the city 29.4 km metro route will cost Rs 17000 Crore Varanasi: The  RITES Limited has almost completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Varanasi Metro Rail project in PM’ Narendra Modi’s parliamentary area i.e. Varanasi. After a month-long survey, RITES has completed the survey of the routes in the city. After the survey of the routes, the rights will submit the interim report to the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA). After that VDA will send the final report to the Government after complete drafting. Varanasi, the Ancient City The Government had directed the RITES and VDA to prepare the revised DPR by December 30. The Vice President of the VDA invited the team of  RITES two times by writing a letter. After that the Principal Secretary fixed the date of submission of the DPR to 31 January. The revised DPR will be sent...

Highlights: RITES completed DPR of Metro Project in Varanasi After survey of project, RITES also completed the survey of the routes in the city 29.4 km metro route will cost Rs 17000 Crore Varanasi: The  RITES Limited has almost completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Varanasi Metro Rail project in PM’ Narendra Modi’s parliamentary area i.e. Varanasi. After a month-long survey, RITES has completed the survey of the routes in the city. After the survey of the routes, the rights will submit the interim report to the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA). After that VDA will send the final report to the Government after complete drafting. Varanasi, the Ancient City The Government had directed the RITES and VDA to prepare the revised DPR by December 30. The Vice President of the VDA invited the team of  RITES two times by writing a letter. After that the Principal Secretary fixed the date of submission of the DPR to 31 January. The revised DPR will be sent...

Highlights: RITES completed DPR of Metro Project in Varanasi After survey of project, RITES also completed the survey of the routes in the city 29.4 km metro route will cost Rs 17000 Crore Varanasi: The  RITES Limited has almost completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Varanasi Metro Rail project in PM’ Narendra Modi’s parliamentary area i.e. Varanasi. After a month-long survey, RITES has completed the survey of the routes in the city. After the survey of the routes, the rights will submit the interim report to the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA). After that VDA will send the final report to the Government after complete drafting. Varanasi, the Ancient City The Government had directed the RITES and VDA to prepare the revised DPR by December 30. The Vice President of the VDA invited the team of  RITES two times by writing a letter. After that the Principal Secretary fixed the date of submission of the DPR to 31 January. The revised DPR will be sent...

Gurugram: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has started a technical feasibility study for the expansion of the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line from Huda City Centre station to Gurugram railway station. Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has authorised RITES to submit a report on the technical aspects of the 12.28km expansion project to meet a long-standing demand of connecting the public transportation system with the old city. RITES officials have visited some of the congested places of the route like Laxman Vihar, sector 4-5, to know the exact ground situation. The purpose to start technical feasibility study of the area to identify any hurdles. According to an official, RITES have been given six months time to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) of this route and after preparation the same will be submitted to DMRC and HMRTC. The 12.28km stretch will have total nine stations namely Huda City Centre, Sector 45, Sector 46, Sector 47, Subhash ...

Gurugram: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has started a technical feasibility study for the expansion of the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line from Huda City Centre station to Gurugram railway station. Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has authorised RITES to submit a report on the technical aspects of the 12.28km expansion project to meet a long-standing demand of connecting the public transportation system with the old city. RITES officials have visited some of the congested places of the route like Laxman Vihar, sector 4-5, to know the exact ground situation. The purpose to start technical feasibility study of the area to identify any hurdles. According to an official, RITES have been given six months time to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) of this route and after preparation the same will be submitted to DMRC and HMRTC. The 12.28km stretch will have total nine stations namely Huda City Centre, Sector 45, Sector 46, Sector 47, Subhash ...

Gurugram: The Haryana government has asked RITES to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for the nearly 12- km-long Metro rail route between the Huda City Centre (HCC) Metro station to Gurgaon railway station. The project is part of the Metro expansion plan in Gurgaon . The agency is expected to submit the report within six months, state government officials privy to the project details said on Wednesday. The metro route is planned to cater to the commuting needs of old Gurgaon residents whose demand for Metro connectivity is pending for years. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened its Yellow Line with an aim to connect central Delhi to Gurgaon. Five stations on the Yellow Line — Guru Dronacharya, Sikandarpur, MG Road, Iffco Chowk and Huda City Centre — enables commuters to shuttle between the two cities. All five stations are located to the east of the National Highway, thereby depriving residents living on the west of the national highway of its advantages i...

Gurugram: The Haryana government has asked RITES to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for the nearly 12- km-long Metro rail route between the Huda City Centre (HCC) Metro station to Gurgaon railway station. The project is part of the Metro expansion plan in Gurgaon . The agency is expected to submit the report within six months, state government officials privy to the project details said on Wednesday. The metro route is planned to cater to the commuting needs of old Gurgaon residents whose demand for Metro connectivity is pending for years. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened its Yellow Line with an aim to connect central Delhi to Gurgaon. Five stations on the Yellow Line — Guru Dronacharya, Sikandarpur, MG Road, Iffco Chowk and Huda City Centre — enables commuters to shuttle between the two cities. All five stations are located to the east of the National Highway, thereby depriving residents living on the west of the national highway of its advantages i...

Varanasi: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) is now planning to start a fresh study to prepare feasibility report of the proposed Metro rail service , it will also explore the possibility of introducing cable cars in the densely populated areas of Varanasi. According to VDA Secretary Vishal Singh, “The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has recently paid Rs 81 lakhs to RITES for preparing the feasibility report of Metro rail service proposed in the city . While preparing this feasibility, RITES will also explore the possibility of introduction of cable cars for MRTS in densely populated areas with the help of an Austria-based company, which is global leader in ropeway technology. As per Metro feasibility studies, RITES can also revise the already prepared detailed project report (DPR) of Metro Rail.” Singh further said a representative of an Austria-based company has been consulted in view of the success of cable cars in densely...

Varanasi: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) is now planning to start a fresh study to prepare feasibility report of the proposed Metro rail service , it will also explore the possibility of introducing cable cars in the densely populated areas of Varanasi. According to VDA Secretary Vishal Singh, “The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has recently paid Rs 81 lakhs to RITES for preparing the feasibility report of Metro rail service proposed in the city . While preparing this feasibility, RITES will also explore the possibility of introduction of cable cars for MRTS in densely populated areas with the help of an Austria-based company, which is global leader in ropeway technology. As per Metro feasibility studies, RITES can also revise the already prepared detailed project report (DPR) of Metro Rail.” Singh further said a representative of an Austria-based company has been consulted in view of the success of cable cars in densely...

Navi Mumbai: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is in the final stages of preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the metro corridor providing direct connectivity from Chatrapati Shivaji Airport terminus (Santa Cruz airport) to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Navi Mumbai— the twin city airport, a first in the country. CIDCO said, “as per our information, the DPR is in final stages. The CSTM-Panvel fast track corridor that will run like a metro has been delayed, but it will be taken up at some time. So, in the meantime, the metro connectivity between the two airports is very much required for providing transportation facilities to flyers.” A CIDCO official told media, ” the direct connectivity or a continuous corridor between two city airports will be the first of its kind in India. The metro run from the Santa Cruz airport till Mankhurd will involve stretches of underground and elevated pillars. The details will be known...

AGRA: While Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union home minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, jointly flagged off an 8.5 km stretch of the first Metro train in Lucknow , work on the much-awaited  Agra Metro  seems to be on a slow track. No groundwork has been done after a detailed project report (DRP) was submitted to the Agra Development Authority (ADA) last year by the engineering consultancy firm Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) . The DPR had subsequently underwent technical changes and approved by the state government. The 30-km long Metro rail project, proposed during the Samajwadi Party (SP) regime, was to be developed in two phases. The former UP government had planned Metro infrastructure in Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi and Kanpur. According to the DPR, three-coach trains will make 136 trips per day (in a single direction) on Corridor One, from Sikandra (Akbar"s tomb) to Taj Mahal via Agra Fort, and 160 trips...