Ezine Archive
November Issue 2024
Month: November 2024
Urban Mass Transit
Navigating Metro Hurdles: Need for standardisation and robust DPRs
India’s urban rail system is expanding due to rapid urbanisation and the demand for sustainable transportation. Metro systems have become integral to the transportation ecosystem in urban areas. However, despite the overall progress in the […]
Railways
Indian Railway inaugurates India’s longest Vande Bharat train from New Delhi to Patna
Indian Railway inaugurated India’s longest Vande Bharat Express train on the route from New Delhi to Bihar’s Patna on October 30, 2024. The service will cover a distance of 994 km in about 11 hours […]
Roads and Bridges
Government approves Rs 17.25 billion for 15,000 km road and bridge development
The Public Works Department (PWD), Rajasthan has received the financial approval for Rs 17.25 billion to construct approximately 15,000 km of roads and several new bridges statewide, following announcements made in the state budget. Tenders […]
Urban Infrastructure
L&T completes casting Delhi – Meerut RRTS package 7’s final segment
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully completed the casting of 6,290 precast box segments for the package 7 of the Delhi – Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project. This milestone follows the recent launch of […]
Aviation
Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range and Distance Measuring Instrument commissioned at Kolhapur airport, Maharashtra
The Kolhapur airport, Maharashtra witnessed the commissioning of a Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) and Distance Measuring Instrument (DME) on October 31, 2024. The DVOR and the DME are advanced navigational aides. The […]
Railways
Network Planning Group evaluates five rail projects
The Network Planning Group of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has evaluated Jharsuguda-Sason third and fourth railway line, Jarapada-Sambalpur city third and fourth railway line project, Tirupati-Katpadi new rail line project, Koderma-Ranchi rail doubling project […]
Ports & Shipping
Paradip Port to become fully automated by 2030
As per reports, Paradip Port would create three new berths, mechanise four existing ones, and set up one dock exclusively for green hydrogen. The port plans to be completely automated by 2030. The port aims […]
Power
MEIL and BESCOM ink 618 MW solar PPAs under PM KUSUM
MEIL Solar Energy, a subsidiary of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL), has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) for the supply of solar power from 76 solar projects […]
Asset Sales
IHCT to acquire five road assets from ABL for Rs 25.39 billion
Indian Highways Concessions Trust (IHCT) has entered a share purchase agreement with Ashoka Concessions Limited (ACL), a subsidiary of Ashoka Buildon Limited (ABL), to acquire five road assets worth Rs 25.39 billion. The five road […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
Adani acquires 46.64 per cent stake in ITD Cementation for Rs 32.04 billion
Renew Exim DMCC, a wholly owned offshore entity of Adani Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire 46.64 per cent stake in ITD Cementation for Rs 32.04 billion from ItalianThai Development Public Corporation. Post […]
Bonds/ Debentures
Bharati Telecom to raise Rs 111.5 billion through NCDs
Bharati Telecom will raise Rs 111.50 billion through non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The proceeds from the funds are to be used to refinance existing debt. The issuance comprises various durations and series of bonds. The annual […]
Loans
EIB sanctions loan under Bengaluru Suburban rail project in Karnataka
European Investment Bank (EIB) has sanctioned Rs 27.31 billion (300 million Euros) under the Bengaluru Suburban rail project (Bengaluru rail commuter system). The project involves development of 148.17 km long suburban network in Bengaluru city […]
Construction
Urban Mass Transit
Streamlining Processes: Best practices in metro rail planning, design and engineering
Urban rail systems in India are evolving rapidly to keep up with global technological advancements. Metro projects are now being planned with a focus on sustainability and effective execution across key stages of development. This […]
Urban Mass Transit
Building Capacity: Advancements in the rolling stock market
The Indian rolling stock market has witnessed impressive growth in recent years. This rapid expansion is driven by the commissioning of new metro lines and a surge in demand from operational systems. As the economy […]
Urban Mass Transit
Driving Change: Decarbonisation efforts in the transport sector
In recent years, there has been a rising focus on shifting to cleaner forms of mobility, as rapid population growth and urbanisation have worsened traffic congestion and air quality outcomes. In line with this, according […]
Urban Mass Transit
Urban Mass Transit
Urban Mass Transit
Transitioning Urban Transport: Vision 2047: Accelerating mobility transformation
By Hari Somalraju, Chief Executive Officer, SYSTRA India India’s urban landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the need to expand and modernise infrastructure to accommodate a rapidly growing population. Developing efficient urban infrastructure […]