LUCKNOW METRO: UPDATED STATUS

LUCKNOW METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. 8th April, 2017 Lucknow Metro Rail Alignment Phase 1 A Project  Two Metro corridors for Lucknow namely N-S corridor and E-W corridor have been identified with total length of 34km. Initially implementation of 22.878Km partly elevated and partly underground N-S corridor is being undertaken

Total Elevated Underground Corridors Description Length (km) (km) (km) North – South Corridor (CCS Airport to Munshi 19.438 3.440 22.878 Pulia)

No. of Stations 17 4 21 Technical features of the Project

• Standard Gauge (1435 mm) with 25KV Overhead Traction

• State-of-art modern light weight Stainless Steel Rolling Stock

• Ballastless Track with high speed canted turnouts

• Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) Signalling system

• Heavy Duty Escalators and Passenger Heavy Duty Lifts • Energy Efficient Electrical & Mechanical systems with Combination of air cooled and water cooled chillers for Air- conditioning System, LED lights, Silent DG sets, Fire detection and suppression system etc. • Contactless AFC system using Smart card/Tokens, TVMs • Advanced Telecommunication system using the state of the art PA,PIDS , Announcement system, CCTV system • Design Speed: 90 Kmph, Average Speed: 32-34 Kmph Current Status of Project Implementation  Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) is a Special Purpose Vehicle set-up as a 50:50 jointly owned Company of Government of and the State Government for planning, implementation and operation of Lucknow Metro project.

 Phase-1A of Lucknow Metro Project is being implemented initially for 22.878Km long North-South Corridor from CCS Airport to Munshi Pulia after obtaining “In principle” approval from GoI in Dec, 2013.

 Project has been cleared by Public Investment Board (PIB), Ministry of Finance, GOI.

 Dr E. Sreedharan acting as Principal Advisor to LMRC for speedy implementation of the Project.  Priority Section of 8.5 km from Transport Nagar to Charbagh selected for implementation and commissioning by April, 2017.  After award of contracts for Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) & Civil Construction for viaduct and stations in August 2014, physical construction commenced in September, 2014.

 All the System Contracts like Rolling Stock, Signalling, Traction, Telecom, Depot, Track, AFC etc. awarded for the entire corridor and works in progress.  General Consultants: Consortium of Ayesha-KRNA-Geodata-Aarvee appointed for technical guidance and project management support.  Works nearly completed in the Priority Section except minor finishing works.  Train Trial run commenced on 01.12.2016 as per target.  Tender awarded and work in progress at fast pace in the Underground portion including ramp and three stations at Hussain Ganj, Sachivalaya & Hazrat Ganj.  Civil Construction for balance elevated section from KD Singh Babu Stadium to Munshipulia also in progress . Target date for completion of entire Phase-1A project – March, 2019.

6 Balance Section Works

• Civil and E&M works for Under Ground section from Charbagh to K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in progress through M/s Gulermak-TPL JV .  Diaphragm wall construction for all the three stations in progress viz. Hussain Ganj, Sachivala and Hazaratganj.  First TBM commenced work on 23.01.2017 about one month ahead of schedule. Second TBM also commenced work on 28.02.2017.  Tunnel Segment casting in progress at casting yard.  309m & 81m tunnelling completed in UP Line and DOWN Line respectively till first week of April, 2017.

• Civil works for elevated section (LKCC-07) beyond K.D. Singh Babu Stadium to Munshipulia in progress through M/s L&T.  11 piling rigs mobilised and 292 piles, 13 pile cap & 2 pier casted  Casting yard set up. 9 pier caps and 6 U-girders casted

• Tender for construction of Underground Station at Airport has been invited after obtaining ‘’No Objection’’ from EIB and received on 22th March 2017. Tender evaluation under process.

7 Preparedness towards Operations

Recruitment of Staff: Staffs have been recruited for O&M including SC/TO, CRA and JEs on open selection basis.

Training: LMRC has set up a Centre of Operational Excellence & Training (COET):

• All the operational staff have been imparted rigorous job specific training in COET by LMRC • Training on communication and personality skills • Practical training on O&M has been imparted by deputing the staff to DMRC for different modules. • Training on presentation and personality skills • Training on specific technical subjects of Metro Technology.

House Keeping: House Keeping Agency for the Depot and the Station is in place and work commenced

8 Security Arrangements:  A ‘Hybrid Model’ for security is being adopted in LMRC  Provision of Security related Infrastructure: • Door Frame Metal Detectors at Station and Depot Entry, • X-ray Baggage scanners • Hand-held Metal Detectors, • CCTV Surveillance, • Entry through valid tickets only in paid area, • Effective lighting eliminating blind

 Deployment of Private Security Personnel: • Watch and ward at Station areas, • Manning of Entry/Exit gates, Platforms and vulnerable areas at Stations Security of assets at Stations, Depot, RSS etc.

9 Consultancy Works for Metro in Other Cities

• LMRC has Co-ordinated preparation of DPRs for Metro in other cities of with the help of RITES • LMRC also working as Interim Consultant for implementation of Metro projects in and .

KANPUR METRO • Final DPR submitted on 07.11.2015. • Two corridors: total 32.38Km, Completion Cost Rs 15,709 Cr. • Completion- Sep, 2021 • After approving the DPR by State Govt., it has been submitted to Ministry of Urban Development, GoI for approval of Central Govt.on 29.03.2016. • PIB Note prepared and Inter-Ministerial Consultations in process at GoI level for taking it to PIB, Ministry of Finance, GoI for approval • Work for construction of boundary wall and earthwork in Depot for Corridor 1 commenced and is in progress • Detailed Design Consultant appointed and designs nearing finalisation for initial 9Km elevated stretch.

10 • Final DPR submitted on 29.02.2016. • Two corridors: total 29.23Km, Completion Cost Rs15,964 Cr. • Completion- March, 2023 • After approving the DPR by State Govt., it has been submitted to Ministry of Urban Development, GoI for approval of Central Govt. on 09.06.2016. • PIB Note prepared and Inter-Ministerial Consultations in process at GoI level for taking it to PIB, Ministry of Finance, GoI for approval METRO • Final DPR submitted to State Govt. on 30.06.2016. • Two corridors: total 29.23Km, • Completion- March, 2023 • DPR awaiting approval by the State Govt.

MEERUT METRO • Final DPR submitted to State Govt. on 30.06.2016. • Two corridors: total 29.23Km, • Completion- March, 2023 • DPR awaiting approval by the State Govt.

Preparation of DPRs for and Gorakhpur commenced. 11