NewsID: 88 Author Makarand Mehta-PRO Dated 13 August 2016
Subject Proposed Metro Project Reviewed
Proposed Metro Project in Jammu Reviewed
On directions of Chief Minister in a review meeting in Srinagar on 20th July 2016 regarding “Rail Based Mass Transit System” network in the capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, a meeting with the representatives of M/S Rites Ltd., a Government of India Enterprise was held in the office of Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA, Jammu on 12th August 2016 to discuss the modalities for further progress of the project.
The M/S Rites ltd. was represented by Piyush Kansal, Country head of Urban Transport and his associates. On behalf of the state government it was attended by Vinod Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, ERA, Iftikhar A Hakim, Chief Town Planner, Kashmir, Malik Bashrat Ahmed, Director (Chief Engineer) Kashmir, ERA, Anil Raina, Chief Town Planner, Jammu, Sudheer Shah, SE R&B, Jammu, on behalf of Chief Engineer, R&B, Jammu and other concerned officers.
After discussing the proposal for Rail Based Mass Transit System Network as recommended in the City Mobility Plan for Jammu and Srinagar cities and also corridor proposed by the state stake holder departments, M/S Rites was asked to submit cost offers within a weeks’ time for preparation of Detailed progress report for Rail Transit System in Jammu and Srinagar cities. The DPR should cover following aspects:
• City Level Traffic Study including Primary Traffic & Travel Surveys
• Development of Travel Demand Model and Traffic Forecast
• Mass Transit System Selection
• Engineering Surveys
• Alignment Design, Utilities and Land
• Station Planning & Intermodal Integration
• System Design including Rolling Stock, Traction, S&T, AFC etc.
• Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
• Cost Estimates, Economic & Financial Analysis/TOD
• Implementation Strategy and Institutional Arrangement
• Disaster, Security and Disable Friendly Measures
They were further asked to be geared up to start work on ground for preparation of comprehensive Detailed Progress Report, immediately after the acceptance of proposal is conveyed to them.
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