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The document summarizes the Delhi Metro project. It describes the need for improved public transportation in Delhi due to increasing population. Studies in 1989 recommended a 198.5 km rail-based metro system. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was established in 1995 with equal funding from central and state governments. Phase 1 consisting of 3 lines and 65.1 km was completed. Phase 2 plans to further expand the system. The metro uses modern trains and technologies like automatic signaling and regenerative braking. It has improved mobility and reduced pollution in Delhi.

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The Delhi Metro Project: Presented by

The document summarizes the Delhi Metro project. It describes the need for improved public transportation in Delhi due to increasing population. Studies in 1989 recommended a 198.5 km rail-based metro system. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was established in 1995 with equal funding from central and state governments. Phase 1 consisting of 3 lines and 65.1 km was completed. Phase 2 plans to further expand the system. The metro uses modern trains and technologies like automatic signaling and regenerative braking. It has improved mobility and reduced pollution in Delhi.

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THE DELHI METRO

PROJECT
Presented by:
Anshul Chaudhary
Meenu Francis
Rishav Raj
Sashi Ranjan

DELHI AND THE NEED FOR AN


MRTS
The capital city observes a phenomenal

growth in population, being about 13.8 million


today
About 11.7 million transit trips per day
62%- public transport
99% road based
1% rail based

STUDIES FOR THE METRO


1989: Rail India Technical and economic Services

(RITES), commissioned by the State Government of


Delhi and the Central Government of India,
conducted feasibility studies

Recommended a rail- based system comprising of

underground, elevated and surface corridors of 198.5


kms

ADVANTAGES OF A RAIL-BASED
SYSTEM
High carrying capacity
Non-polluting and environment friendly
Utilizes only one-fifth energy per passenger

km compared to road transport


Use less space for carrying same amount of
traffic
Fast, reliable, safe and comfortable for the
commuters

THE DELHI METRO RAIL


CORPORATION
DMRC was registered in May 1995

Equal equity participation by Central

Government and Delhi State Government

FUNDING
28%- Equity Contributions
by Central and State
Governments

60%- Japanese Govt.

7%- Property
Development
5%- Interest free
Subordinate loan

THE COMPLETED PHASE


Construction began on 1st October 1998
Phase 1 consisting of three lines and 65.10 km is

fully operational
Line 1:
- Opened in 3 stages
- 8.5 kms between Shahdara Tis Hazari
inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 24th
December 2002.
- 4.7 kms between Tis Hazari and Inderlok
0n 3rd October 2003.
- 8.8 kms Inderlok- Rithala section on 31st march,
2004

Line 2:

- Underground Corridor
- First section between Vishwavidyalaya
and Kashmere Gate, covering 4 kms
inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh on 19th
December, 2004
- Second section between Kashmere Gate and
Central Secretariat, was inaugurated by Mrs. Sonia
Gandhi, on 2nd July 2005
-Kashmere Gate and Rajiv Chowk are interchange
stations

Line 3:

- Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the


Barakhamba road Dwaraka on 30th
December 2005
-on 31st December, 2006 6.4 kms and 6
stations were added with extension of line
into Dwaraka sub city
- on 11th November, 2006 2.81 km extension
linking Barakhamba Road with Indraprastha
completed

Plan of Phase 2

Metro Timings
The trains start at 6 am and run till almost 11

pm in the night.

The trains on the elevated section between

Shahdara and Rithala cover a distance of


22.8 Kms in about 39 minutes. The frequency
of train services in the elevated section varies
from 4 minutes during peak hours upto 12
minutes during non peak hours.

On the Underground section the train frequency

varies from 8 minutes at peak time upto 12 minutes in


non peak hours. The 11 Kms Underground section
between Vishwavidyalaya and Central Secretariat is
covered in 18 minutes 30 seconds approximately.
Line III (Barakhamba - Dwarka Sector 9) cover a

distance of 29.29 Kms. The frequency varies 8


minutes at peak hours and 12 minutes in non peak
hours. The 29.29 Kms section between Barakhamba
- Dwarka Sector 9 section is covered in 55 minutes
30 seconds approximately.

SYSTEM
PARAMETERS

TRACTION
- Lines 1,2 and have 25 KV Ac traction line
- Line 2 and underground portion of line 3 are
provided with 25 KV rigid catenary system
- Line 1 and elevated section of line 3 use
flexible catenaries

ROLLING STOCK
The Metro rolling stock is being manufactured

by a consortium comprising ROTEM (formerly


KOROS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The trains
were initially built in Korea and imported. Now
assembly work has begun at an Indian facility
by Bharat Earth Movers Limited and we are
moving gradually towards a 100% indigenous
construction.

- 3.2 mtrs light weight modern state-of-the-art


coaches with 8 cars train formation
-Stainless steel shells
- 3 phase motors
- chevron rubber/ air bag suspension system
and regenerative system

SIGNALLING
-

Continuous automatic signaling with automatic


train supervision and protection
Underground Line 2 is equipped with
Automatic Train Operation system (ATO),
being introduced for the first time in India

TELECOMMUNICATION
- State-of-the-art fibre optic Transmission
System
- Close Circuit Television for underground
Line No. 2 and for curved platforms in Line
No. 1
- Master clock
-Centralised Public Address System and
Public Information Display System

TRACK STRUCTURE

Built on broad gauge with 60kg Head


Hardened rails and Vossloh fastenings without
ballast

FARE COLLECTION
- Fully automatic Ticketing System
- Passengers can use smart cards and contact-less tokens
- tokens are for single journey while smart cards are for multiple
journeys
-Stored Value cards available in denominations of Rs 100, Rs.
200,
Rs. 500
-Tourist cards are for unlimited travel over short period of time
like 1 or 3 days.
-Maximum Fare: Rs. 22/-Minimum Fare: Rs. 6/-Automatic flap type ticket gates installed

Other Resources
Park and Ride facilities have been provided for

private vehicle owners


Special feeder buses are also provided
World Class Safety Standards have been ensured at
all stations and on train.
All geared to evacuate passengers within 5.5 mts
from elevated stations and 4 mts from underground
stations
Operational Control Center ensures that if a train
breaks down others will stop at a safe distance
automatically

Trains and all underground stations have been air

conditioned and tunnels ventilated


Train frequency of 3mts during peak hours to carry
60,000-75,000 passengers per hour each way
Maintenance Depots at Shastri Park, Khyber Pass
and Najafgarh
Gradual Indigenisation: After initially importing the
coaches, they are presently being made by Bharath
Earth Movers Ltd.(BEML), Bangalore

All stations have ATMs, food outlets, coffee

shops, newspaper vendors etc. In addition,


the areas around the stations have been
given in lease for development of
supermarkets, commercial establishments
and office buildings which would act as
additional revenue source.

A MARVEL OF
INNOVATIVE
CONSTRUCTION

THE HIGH TECH UNDERGROUND


PROGRESS
U/G section developed with the latest

International Technology
Has 10 stations
Maintenance depot along with coach
stabilising facilities developed at Khyber Pass
area
Rock TBMs used for boring Quartzite rock
sections
EPBM for boring softer soil
NATM also used

THE YAMUNA BRIDGE


Completed on 2nd February 2001 in just 30

months
Special technique - Incremental Launching
553 metres long and continuous
Single pre-stressed box girder
No joints and smoother journey

BALLASTLESS TRACKS
Used on elevated viaduct and underground

corridor
Minimised track maintenance
Reduce running dimensions on structures
Minimal vibrations
Greater riding comfort
Higher safety

SPECIAL FEATURES OF
UNDERGROUND METRO
Air conditioned
Extremely Modern Train Operations and

Signalling Systems with ATO


Lifts and escalators at all stations
Carrying capacity of lifts - 13 persons
Close Circuit Television coverage
Mobile connectivity at all stations and inside
train

ELEVATED SECTION
Built on single piers
General height 10 meters
Segmental construction technique

TECHNOLOGICAL EXTRA DOSE


Indias first extra dosed bridge near Pragati

Maidan
Main span 93 metres long and no piers to
support
Total length 196.3 metres
Radius of curvature 302 metres as required

FUTURE PLANS
Airport link through a 19.5 km long corridor,

total journey taking about only 16 mts.


Check-in facilities will be available at the
stations
Connecting the outskirts to the main city.

Metros in other Indian Cities


DMRC has prepared detailed reports for
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai,
Ahmedabad, Kolkatta and Kochi metros
The State Govt of Tamil Nadu has
approached DMRC for a detailed project
report for the Chennai Metro

Thank You

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