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=== Purple Line (Phase 1)===
=== Purple Line (Phase 1)===
The Purple line<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Cheers-Metro-Phase-I-on-time-/articleshow/5704514.cms|title=Cheers! Metro Phase I on time |accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref> consists of 22 stations from Baiyappanahalli Terminal to Mysore Road. The 18.1 km line has a 3.4 km underground section with the rest being elevated. It connects the eastern and western areas of [[Bangalore]].
The Purple line<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Cheers-Metro-Phase-I-on-time-/articleshow/5704514.cms|title=Cheers! Metro Phase I on time |accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref> consists of 17 stations from Baiyappanahalli Terminal to Mysore Road. The 18.1 km line has a 3.4 km underground section with the rest being elevated. It connects the eastern and western areas of [[Bangalore]].


* Baiyappanahalli Terminal
* Baiyappanahalli Terminal

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Namma Metro
ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೊ
File:Bangalore metro logo.jpg
Overview
LocaleBangalore, India
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines2 (Phase I)[1]
Number of stations41 (Phase I)[1]
Daily ridership1.02 million (2011 estimate)[2]
Chief executiveN. Sivasailam
Websitehttp://www.bmrc.co.in/
Operation
Operation will startDecember 2010[3]
Operator(s)Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC)
Train length3 coach trains
Technical
System length42.3 kilometres (26.3 mi) [1] (Phase I)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail 750 V DC
Average speed32 km/h (20 mph)
Top speed80 km/h (50 mph)

Namma Metro (Template:Lang-kn, Our metro) also known as Bangalore Metro (Template:Lang-kn) is the under-construction mass-transit rail system for the city of Bangalore, India. The agency responsible for its implementation is the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL). With nearly 70% of the work completed as of February 2010, the first stretch between Bayappanahalli to M.G. Road is scheduled to open in December 2010.[3]

History

Although mass transit for Bangalore had been in consideration for over two decades, the final approval on a scheme that incorporated the expertise of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Indian Government-owned RITES infrastructure and transport consultancy did not come until April 2006. The rationale for the metro includes reduced journey times, cutting fuel use, accident reduction and lower pollution.

A detailed project report prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and RITES envisaged a 33 km elevated and underground rail network with 32 stations for Phase I of the project. The proposed gauge was standard gauge unlike the broad gauge on the Delhi Metro network.

Construction work for Phase-1 of the project was scheduled to start in 2005 but was delayed by a February 2006 change of government in the state of Karnataka and continued debate over whether the project was financially feasible and appropriate for the city. Finally, on 25 April 2006 the Indian cabinet approved the project, which was then budgeted at more than Rs.5400 crore (about US$1.2 billion).[4] In 2006, Navayuga Engineering was awarded the contract to construct Reach 1 on the East-West line.[5]

The foundation stone for the Phase-1 construction was laid by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 24, 2006.[6] Construction on Reach-1 of the project between MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli commenced in 2007[7] and work on Phase-1 of the project is scheduled to be completed by 2012. The first line is scheduled to open in December 2011.[8]

In 2007, BMRCL announced that it would incorporate a northern extension (from Yeshwantpur to Hessarghatta Cross) and part of the southern extension (from RV Road to Puttenahalli) in Phase I, thus extending the length of Phase I network to about 42 km, with 40 stations. The objective of this was to connect the Metro to the Outer Ring Road at both ends, as also cover the industrial areas of Peenya in the North-West, thereby providing better connectivity and increasing ridership.[9] In October 2008, the Government of Karnataka approved this extension, which would cost an additional Rs.1592 crore.[10]

Network

The first phase of the project comprises 42.3 kilometres (26.3 mi) of route length with 8.8 kilometres (5.5 mi) underground and most of the rest elevated.[1]

Line Terminals Opened Length Stations
1 Hesaraghatta Road Puttenahalli Estd. 2011 24.2 km 22
2 Baiyappanahalli Mysore Road Estd. 2010 18.1 km 18
Total:   42.3 km 40

Green Line

The Green line of the Bangalore Metro will consist of twenty two stations from Hesaraghatta Cross to Puttenahalli Terminal. The line will measure 24.2 kilometres (15.0 mi) and will be mostly elevated, with 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) and two stations underground .[3] The line will connect the Northern and Southern areas of Bangalore.

Purple Line (Phase 1)

The Purple line[11] consists of 17 stations from Baiyappanahalli Terminal to Mysore Road. The 18.1 km line has a 3.4 km underground section with the rest being elevated. It connects the eastern and western areas of Bangalore.

  • Baiyappanahalli Terminal
  • Old Madras Road
  • CMH Road
  • Ulsoor
  • Trinity Circle
  • M.G. Road
  • Cricket Stadium
  • Raj Bhavan
  • Central College
  • Majestic Circle (intersects Green Line)
  • City Railway Station
  • Magadi Road
  • Tollgate
  • Hosahalli
  • Vijaynagar
  • Deepanjalinagar
  • Mysore Road Terminal
Phase-I of the Bangalore Metro network
Phase-I of the Bangalore Metro network

Infrastructure

Rolling Stock

The specification for rolling stock is based on stainless steel-bodied three-car formations, a trailer between two motored driving units. Internal wide gangways will provide ease of passenger movement and assist load distribution. Trains will be air-conditioned throughout with designated space for disability access. Although with many automated functions, trains will be under driver control.

The capacity per train will be approximately 1,000 through longitudinal seating, giving a high proportion of the floor area to standing passengers. The maximum attainable speed will be 80 km/h (50 mph).[12]

Initially the bids by Bombardier and Siemens, Alstom Projects India Ltd and Indian company BEML in a consortium with Mitsubishi and Rotem were shortlisted to supply the rolling stock and coaches. In February 2009, the consortium led by BEML was awarded the contract to supply 150 coaches and rolling stock for the first phase of the project.

While Mitsubishi would supply the traction for the coaches, Rotem would supply some components. Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem would supply the rolling stock and BEML would supply the coaches for the first phase of the project.[13]

Power Supply

The power for the system will be 750 V DC bottom contact third rail supply. In December 2009, the ABB Group was awarded the contract to provide power solutions for the first phase of the planned metro network. ABB will design, supply, install and commission four substations that receive and distribute electricity, each rated at 66/33 kV, as well as the auxiliary and traction substations. ABB will also provide an integrated network management, or SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition), system to monitor and control the installations.[14]

Signaling and communications

The integrated control centre will have direct communication with trains and stations which will also be CCTV fitted with visual and audio service information. Trains will be Wi-Fi enabled and passengers will have emergency voice communication with train staff.

In September 2009, the consortium led by Alstom Project India Limited (APIL) were awarded a contract worth ₹563.4 crore (US$65.9 million) to supply control and signaling system for the first phase of the project. The consortium is led by APIL and composed of Alstom Transport SA, Thales Security Solutions & Services Portugal and Sumitomo Corporation. Alstom will provide the design, manufacture, supply, installing, testing and commissioning of the train control and signaling system for the first phase of the metro system. It includes the Urbalis 200 Automatic Train Control system which will ensure optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort.[15][16]

Operations

Fares

Fares are likely to be pitched about 1.5 times that of equivalent bus routes, although there is an intention to amend bus services to a feeder role to the much higher capacity of the metro. The fare structure will vary between Rs. 7 and Rs. 15.[17]

Future Expansion

Corridors in Phase 2:[18]

  • Extentions to existing lines:
    • Madavara to Hesarghatta - 4.02 km
    • Puttenahalli to Anjanapura - 6.79 km
    • Mysore Road to Kengeri - 7.70 km
    • Byappanahalli to ITPL - 11.60 km
  • IIM B to Nagavara via Jayadeva Hospital, Dairy Circle, Vellara Junction, M G Road, Shivajinagar, Tannery Road[19] - 21 kms

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Project Highlights". Official webpage of B.M.R.C. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  2. ^ "Carrying Capacity". Official webpage of B.M.R.C. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  3. ^ a b "First phase of Bangalore Metro to be commissioned in December". The Hindu. 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
  4. ^ "Indian cabinet approves the project". Online Edition of The Economic Times.
  5. ^ "Award of contract" (PDF). Official webpage of B.M.R.C.
  6. ^ "PM lays foundation stone for Metro project". Online edition of the Deccan Herald, dated 25-06-2007.
  7. ^ ,"Bangalore Metro Rail Work to begin on Feb 3, 2007". The Times of India. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  8. ^ ""Namma Metro on schedule: BMRCL"". Online Edition of the Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
  9. ^ "Praja Bangalore:Bangalore Metro Phase-I Extensions(A blogger's report from TOI)". Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  10. ^ "GOK order on Metro Extension" (PDF). Official webpage of B.M.R.C. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
  11. ^ "Cheers! Metro Phase I on time". Retrieved 2010-03-11.
  12. ^ "Bangalore Metro". Railway Technology. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  13. ^ "BEML to supply coaches for Bangalore Metro". The Hindu. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  14. ^ "ABB wins $115 million order to power Bangalore metro". The ABB Group. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  15. ^ "Alstom will provide train control and signalling system for the new Bangalore metro network in India". Alstom. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
  16. ^ "Alstom-led consortium in pact with Bangalore Metro". Business Standard. 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  17. ^ "Driving Bangalore". Retrieved 2010-01-01.
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