STANDARDIZATION/INDIGENIZATION

OF
ELECTRICAL
&
ELECTROMECHANICAL

METRO RAIL COMPONENTS

August 2018

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Introduction 3

B. Key Objective 3

C. Equipment’s Standardization/indigenization: 3

1.0 Power Supply & Traction (PST) 3

1.1 25 kV AC Traction (ROCS/FOCS) 6

1.2 750V DC Traction System (with Third Rail) 9

1.3 Indigenization 14

2.0 Electrical & Mechanical system 15

2.1 For Underground stations 15

2.2 For Elevated stations 20

2.3 Indigenization 23

3.0 Lifts 23

4.0 Escalators 24

5.0 Tunnel Ventilation & Environmental control system (TVS & ECS) 26

6.0 Summary of Key Recommendations 31

7.0 Annexure:

I. Solar Energy Philosophy in Metros 38

II. Cost reduction/Innovative Features 39

III. Roadmap for promoting Indigenization 40

E. List of Abbreviations 42

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A. INTRODUCTION:

The success of Metro rail systems lies in their ability to provide efficient, fast, safe and
comfortable journeys in the urban conglomeration not only to the regular commuters,
but also to the occasional traveler or tourist alike.

Electrical systems play a major role in any MRT system in achieving the desired
objectives. While providing backbone of ‘Traction system’ on which whole train
operation works, Electrical systems ensure passengers facilities like Lighting & Air-
conditioning in the station and provide Life Safety systems like Firefighting systems &
Tunnel Ventilation system in the UG Metro for safety of passengers.

Electrical System also provides facility like Lifts & Escalators for smooth movement of
elderly as well as handicapped passengers in the stations at all times besides adding
value to other systems by real time interface.

Electrical systems consist of mainly following four different streams:

1. Power Supply & Traction (PST) system (25 kV AC & 750 V DC)
2. Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) system (Underground/Elevated)
3. Lifts
4. Escalators
5. Tunnel ventilation & Environmental control system (TVS & ECS)

Need for standardization comes in as the world over, variant technologies are being
used for the MRTS/LRT/High speed rails all of whom are equally reliable and meet
required safety standards. With Indian cities having population of over 20 lakhs being
planned to have metro systems and tier II cities aiming to have smaller sized metro
systems, it is important to have uniform requirements/specifications of equipment
followed across. Uniformity in general specifications at procurement stage leads to
competitive prices, ease in O & M, shorter design finalization, quicker deliveries of
material and last but not the least, the standardization will lead to more indigenization
as OEMs will be assured of markets for their products developed and manufactured in
India.

All the equipment selections shall also be guided by the following broad considerations:

• High reliability
• High Efficiency
• Maintenance friendly (less maintenance/ease of maintenance)
• Space optimization
• Make-in-India

B. KEY OBJECTIVE:

Key objective of this report is to achieve UNIFORMITY amongst “Technical Specification

of Electrical Items” being used by different Metro Rail Systems with a view to have
standardized procurement & Indigenization.

C. EQUIPMENTS STANDARDIZATION/INDIGENIZATION:

1.0 Power Supply & Traction System (PST):

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 Mainly two types of Traction systems are being used for Metro systems in
India/abroad. Selection of type of Traction system is decided by Metro based on their
ridership/future traffic projection/cost etc criteria. Broadly, following systems are
followed in Indian/International metros:

Type of Metro PHPDT Traction System (Desirable)

750 V DC Third Rail,
Light (LRT) < 30000
25 kV AC, OCS

Medium 30000 - 45000 750 V DC Third Rail, 25 kV AC, OCS

Heavy 45000 - 75000 25 kV AC, OCS

i. 25 kV AC Traction In this system, Flexible Overhead conductor system

(ROCS/FOCS) (FOCS) is used for Elevated & at Grade section while
Rigid Overhead Conductor System (ROCS) is used in
Underground section accommodatable to tunnel
bore diameter.

ii 750 V DC Third Rail In this system, ‘Third rail system’ is used for
. Traction Traction for elevated, at grade and underground
section.

Comparative study of equipment rating of major items as presently being followed in

different metros is tabulated below:

1.0.1 For Elevated sections/ROCS system:

Key Item DMRC LMRC Nagpur

Contact wire 150 sq.mm. 150 sq.mm. 150 sq.mm.

Messenger wire 65 sq.mm. 65 sq.mm. 65 sq.mm.

Auxiliary Main
35/45 MVA 30 MVA 10 MVA
Transformer

Traction 15-30 MVA &

30 MVA 15 MVA
Transformer 40/50 MVA

300 sq.mm, XLPE, 400 sq.mm, 240 sq.mm,

33 kV cable
Al XLPE, Al XLPE, Al

240 sq.mm, XLPE, 240 sq.mm, 240 sq.mm,

25 kV cable
cu XLPE, cu XLPE, cu

5 pulley, Gas type 5 pulley, spring 5 pulley, spring

ATD type*
and spring type type type

*3 pulley is also used in Metro System.

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1.0.2 For Underground sections/ROCS system:

Key Item DMRC CMRL MMRC

Al conductor Rail 2220 sq.mm. 2200 sq.mm. 2200 sq.mm.

Auxiliary Main
35/45 MVA 32/45 MVA 32/45 MVA
Transformer

Traction
40/50 MVA 30/42 MVA 30/42 MVA
Transformer

400 sq.mm, 400 sq.mm, 400 sq.mm,

33 kV cable
XLPE, Cu XLPE, Cu XLPE, Cu

240 sq.mm, 240 sq.mm, 240 sq.mm,

25 kV cable
XLPE, Cu XLPE, Cu XLPE, Cu

1.0.3 For 750V DC Third Rail system:

Key Item KMRL BMRCL

2 x 20/25 MVA (in 66KV RSS)

Power
2 x 20/25 MVA 2 x 50MVA & 2 x 75MVA (in
Transformer
220KV RSS)

3R x (1C x 240sq.mm) XLPE

33 kV 3 x 240 sq.mm, XLPE,
Copper (FRLS - Elevated,
Cable Copper, Single Core
FRLSOH - UG)

Vacuum Circuit Breaker

33kV Switchgear Vacuum Circuit Breaker (1250A)
1250A

2 x 200kVA in RSS
2 x 500KVA in Elevated
Auxiliary 2 x 500/630KVA elevated 2 x 2000KVA in Depot
Transformer 2x x2500 KVA Depot 2 x 2000KVA in UG
2 x 500KVA in OCC

Traction 2 x 2850kVA (in all traction

2 x 2600 KVA
Transformer substation)

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 Key Item KMRL BMRCL

2 x 2500KW (in all traction

Rectifier Set 2 x 2500 KW
substation)

Bottom Collection, 4500 A

Third Rail Bottom Collection 4500A DC
DC

750 V DC
6 x 400sq.mm (Ph-I)
Positive Cable 6 x 400 sq.mm
8 X 300sqmm (Ph-II)
(3.3kV Grade)

750 V DC
Negative/Return 6 x 400sq.mm (Ph-I)
6 x 400 sq.mm
Cable (1.1kV 8 X 300sqmm (Ph-II)
Grade)

Sectioning
Insulated Joint Insulated Joint
Device

200sqmm Cu BEC/
Structure Earth
346 sqmm AAAC BEC(Ph-1)
Conductor
185 sqmm AAAC BEC(Ph-2)

1.1 25 kV AC Traction (ROCS/FOCS):

System shall be designed in conformity to CEA Safety Regulations (Amendment),

2018. (Draft published by CEA).

1.1.1 Receiving Sub-Stations (RSS):

i. Area Requirements: - Typical area requirement for a Metro RSS shall be limited
to 4000 Sq. meters. However, compact RSS of 2200 mt2 size is feasible by
adopting complete GIS technology for use in places having space constraints.
ii. The equipment should preferably be Gas insulated (GIS) to have space saving
and near zero maintenance. However, it can be Air Insulated (AIS) or Hybrid
type depending on availability of space/cost limitation.
iii. Use of Static Frequency Convertors (SFC) may be explored for limiting the effects
of harmonic distortion, control of reactive power, elimination of Neutral Section
etc.
iv. The earthing of RSS shall be with copper conductor complying with
International Standard IEEE80. For connection of OHE return cable from
viaduct, buried copper flats, with exothermic welded joints shall be used.
v. Traction Transformers: - The capacity of Traction transformer shall be 40/50
MVA for PHPDT greater than 45000 and 30 MVA in other cases. After
discussion, it was decided that Tractions Transformers shall be generally
designed for 15/25 MVA for 3-6 coach Metros and 30/42 or 40/50 MVA for 8-9
coach Metros.

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 vi. Auxiliary Main Transformers: - The capacity of Auxiliary Main Transformer shall
be 15 MVA for sections having only elevated stations and 35/45 MVA is being
used in DMRC and 32/45 MVA in CMRL & MMRC.
vii. HT Cables: Single core XLPE cables in trefoil arrangement shall be used.
viii. SCADA:
• Substation Automation Station (SAS) shall comply to IEC 61850.
• Traction SCADA system shall comply to IEC 60870-5-104 and complete
SCADA network shall be on dedicated Fibre Optic (dual).
• The control and monitoring of the RSS shall be so designed to make it
suitable for unmanned working with online control/monitoring from OCC as
being followed in IR.
• "Communication scheme of SCADA system between remote terminal unit
(RTU) & remote control center (RCC), between RTU and IEDs/Electrical
equipment’s at switching post, Architecture of RTU of Metro SCADA may be
included".

1.1.2 25 KV Flexible OHE System (Elevated Sections):

i. Cantilever Modular design Aluminum Cantilever assembly shall
Assembly) preferably be adopted. The design can be double
insulator (stay and bracket) type or single insulator
type. Single Insulator Cantilever Assembly may also be
studied and single insulator cantilever assembly
design may be incorporated only for very limited trial.

ii. Contact Wire Material of contact wire and its sized is governed by
power requirements. Therefore, from various Metro
Experience, CuAg is recommended. Silver copper
contact wire (CuAg 0.1) conforming to EN50149 of 150
sq mm (Preferable) or 107 sq mm cross-section shall
be used based on load requirement.
iii Catenary Copper Magnesium alloy, Catenary wire (CuMg 0.5)
. Wire conforming to DIN 48201 of 95 sq mm (Preferable) or
65 sq mm cross section shall be used depending upon
system requirement.
iv Booster Provision of Booster Transformers is to be avoided to
. Transformer the extent possible. If DOT survey requires provision
of Booster Transformers based on EMI/EMC study,
Booster Transformers of appropriate ratings to be
provided.
v. Insulators All insulators e.g. stay insulator, bracket insulator,
pedestal insulator, Tie-rod insulator (used for isolator),
sectioning insulator to be of composite material
complying to relevant standards. The creepage
distance depending on pollution level, prevalent in the
city, should be decided based on IEC 60815/ IS
13134.
vi. Earth Return Conductor (RC), Over-Head Protection Cable
Conductors (OPC), Buried Earth Conductor (BEC) shall be used
for earthing and bonding on viaduct. Sizes shall be
determined from EMI/EMC study.
vii. Neutral Polytetra-fluoro-ethylene (PTFE) insulated, Short

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 Section Neutral Section (SNS) shall be used.
viii Power Cables Single core copper cable of 240 sq mm size shall be
(25kV) used for 25kV feeders.
ix. Circuit Vacuum type CBs/Interrupters, with appropriate
Breaker/ ratings based on loading of the system, to be utilised.
Interrupters
x Tubular Pole As far as practicable tubular pole (not of concrete*)
type mast instead of B-series mast to suit urban
landscape and to avoid bird nesting may be adopted.

Note: *Concrete Tubular Poles were tried in Indian

Railway and were discontinued with limited trial due
to poor feedback.

1.1.3 25 KV Rigid OCS (For UG Tunnels):

i. Aluminium Aluminium Conductor Rail of suitable cross-section

Conductor and complying to relevant standards.
Rail
ii. Static and All static and dynamic clearances should comply with
dynamic IEC-60913 latest version
clearances
iii Contact Wire: Silver copper contact wire (CuAg 0.1) conforming to
. EN50149 of 150 sq mm or 107 sq mm cross-section
shall be used based on load requirement.
iv Switching All switching posts (SS, SSP, SP) should be of GIS
. Sub-Stations type.

v. Neutral Overlap type neutral section shall be provided in

Sections underground sections.
vi. Insulated Preferably an Insulated overlap near (SSP/SS)
overlaps transition locations (UG and Elevated) shall be
provided in underground section to isolate
underground and elevated OHE.
vii. Lightening Lightening arrestors of 42 kV shall be provided at
arrestors transition locations (all tunnel faces). Dedicated Earth
Pit for each LA to be provided.
viii Earthing Return conductor, Overhead Protection Cable, Tunnel
Conductors Earth wire/Arial Earth wire shall be used for earthing
and bonding in underground sections. Sizes shall be
determined from EMI/EMC study.

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1.1.4 33 KV Auxiliary System:

i. 33Kv HT Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), conforming to IEC

Breakers 62271/equivalent IS may be used.

ii. Dry Type Dry type transformers conforming to IEC 60076-11

Transformer to be utilised.

iii Power cable • For 33kV system, 300 sq mm Aluminium cable

. (33kV) will be used for exclusively Elevated/ At Grade
section.

• For system with Elevated and Underground both,

400 sq mm copper cable shall be used.

• For U.G stations, cables with Halogen Free FRLS

outer sheath, XLPE insulated type to be used.
For, elevated stations, FRLS type XLPE insulated
cables to be used

iv Earthing Earthing system design shall conform to IEEE 80

. System and IS 3043.

1.1.5 Retractable Overhead Conductor Rail System:

Retractable Conductor Rail System to be preferred for use in Depot Inspection Bay
lines with crane operation to facilitate ease of maintenance of Rolling Stock.

1.2 750 V DC Traction System (With Third Rail):

System shall be designed in conformity to CEA Safety Regulations (Amendment) 2017.

(Draft published by CEA)

1.2.1 Receiving Sub-Stations (RSS)

i. Area Requirements: The Switchyard layout has to be made considering the

minimum clearances as per the applicable standard laid down in IEC: 6193-1.
ii. The equipment should preferably be Gas insulated (GIS) to have space saving
and near zero maintenance. However, it can be Air Insulated (AIS) or Hybrid
type depending on availability of space/cost limitation.
iii. The Earthing of RSS shall be complying with International Standard IEEE80.
iv. To neutralize the induced voltages, cable sheath cross bonding conforming to
IEC 60287 shall be provided for UG EHT cables.
v. Redundant sources shall be taken from Power supply authority at all terminal
stations one working as priority and other hot standby with Bus coupler
arrangement on HV side.
vi. Power Transformer: Two Transformers are provided in each RSS conforming to
IEC 60076 in parallel configuration and each capable of meeting the
connected Auxiliary & Traction Loads. The Capacity of the Power Transformer

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 shall be 20/25MVA for 66kV Incomer and 50 or75 MVA for 220kV Incomer
which is being used in BMRCL.

1.2.2 33KV Distribution:

i. 33Kv HT 1250 A, Vacuum type Circuit Breaker, conforming to IEC

Breakers 60694 to be used.
ii. 33kV HT 1250 A, Vacuum type Interrupters conforming to IEC
Interrupters 62271 to be used for Loop-in-Loop-out of ASS ring main.

iii Dry Type Dry type transformers conforming to IEC 60076-11 to be

. Transformer utilized.
iv Power cable For 33kV system, 240 sq mm Copper cable XLPE, FRLS to
. (33kV) be used exclusively for Elevated/ At Grade Underground
section and for U.G stations, Halogen Free FRLS to be
used. Power cables conforming to IEC 60502 to be used.
v. 33kV Distribution to various traction substations as well as
Distribution Auxiliary substations located in Elevated/Underground
stations, by means of a 33kV Ring main network having 4
circuits, using FRLS/FRLSOH cables of suitable cross-
sectional area, in trefoil formation, two each for Traction
Substation (TSS) and Auxiliary Substation (ASS).
vi 33kV 33kV network inter connection shall be made for Auto
. network transfer of traction power from one Reach to another in
emergency situations in case of power failure of any RSS.

vii. Earthing Earthing system design shall conform to IEEE 80 and IS

system 3043.

1.2.3 Auxiliary Sub-Stations (ASS)

1) All Auxiliary substations shall be provided with 33KV/415 V dry type

transformers of required rating in redundant configuration conforming to IEC
60076-11 shall be used at RSS, depot, elevated/underground stations and
OCC to meet auxiliary requirement.
2) Capacity of auxiliary transformers being used by BMRCL for various locations
are as under:

Location Capacity

Receiving Substations 2x200 KVA

Depot 2x2000 KVA

Elevated/at Grade Stations 2x500 KVA

Underground Stations 2x2000 KVA

Operation Control Centre 2x500 KVA

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1.2.4 Traction Sub-Stations (TSS)

1) Each Traction Substation receiving power at 33kV from the 33kV ring feeder.
The distance between adjacent TSSs is maintained as per the calculation of
voltage drops during system study.
2) The feeding to TSSs is to be with close ring system-i.e. from the respective RSS
two 33kV feeders to feed alternate TSSs. This arrangement of TSS feeding
ensures that tripping of any breaker due to cable fault will not put any of the
TSSs out of service.
3) Every TSS shall be provided with Two Switchgear feeders, for loop-in–loop-out
of 33kV ring main feeder, which provides power to 33kV busbar.
Rectifier/Traction transformers are to be fed from this busbar.
4) Three Winding (Delta-Star-Delta) Dry Type Traction Transformers of capacity
2850/2600 KVA conforming to IEC 60076-11 shall be provided.
5) Rectifiers: - 12 pulse or better with harmonics limits shall be used. The duty
shall be class-VI as per IEC 60146-1-1 or any other equivalent standard as
adopted
6) The 750V DC is fed to the third rail system through high-speed circuit breaker
(HSCBs) conforming to IEC 61992 and disconnecting switches are incorporated
for sectionalizing the third rail as per the operational requirements.
7) DC disconnector shall be provided in DC breakers for better maintainability.
8) OVPD, over voltage protection device shall be used to prevent higher voltage of
running rail to ensure passenger safety as per EN 50122-1 or any other
equivalent standard as adopted.
9) Provision of reversible substation for maximum regenerative energy recovery
may be explored.
10) Dry type transformers for traction supply to be used shall be duty cycle class-
VI as per EN 50329 in line with the Rectifiers duty class.

1.2.5 Third Rail

1) The conductor rails shall be manufactured in standard lengths (generally in 15
mtrs length pieces) considering ease of transportation and installations, which
are joined together by special splice joints.
2) The conductor rail shall be manufactured of a high conductivity aluminium
alloy body designed for the required nominal current and utilized with a
stainless steel wearing face. The stainless steel shall be joined to the aluminum
body by a molecular / co-extrusion process or by an alternate proven design
meeting the specified requirements and parameters. The stainless-steel strip of
required thickness shall have flat surface without milling groove. No welding in
the cantilever of conductor rail head shall be permitted and it should be of
minimum design life of 30 years.
3) The process used for the composition of conductor rail shall preferably ensure
no gaps remain between the head of the aluminium section and the stainless
steel wearing strip. Conductor rail is intended to be used up to complete worn-
out of stainless steel without any delamination of the remaining stainless-steel
strip.
4) Third Rail components: - Must be of proven type, and type tested.

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1.2.6 Stray Current, Earthing and safety
1) Stray Current mitigation measures as per EN 50122-2 shall be provided. This
includes insulation of track plinth at the base and insulation of shear
connectors, insulation of running rails, use of track fitting suitable for DC
system, short circuit devices (SCD), stray current cable, Stray current
monitoring system (SCMS) as per design.
2) The track fitting used in the case shall be specifically designed for the DC
system, which shall ensure floating rails with higher electrical insulation (The
insulation shall be preferably more than 100 Ω.KM, or conductance of 0.01
Siemens/KM per track) which will prevent passage of stray current corrosion.
3) Platform up to a length of 2 meters shall be insulated to keep control over the
step potential to ensure safety of passengers.
4) Structure Earth conductor shall be preferably Aluminium (AAAC) bare
conductor and connected to pier and viaduct segment earth connections. Size
of conductor shall be based on detailed design.
5) Rail and track bonding shall be made at frequent intervals for keeping the
voltage drop at low levels.
6) Safety provisions as per NFPA 130/NBC-2017 (latest), including the
provisioning of Automatic Gas flooding inside the Panels and Emergency
Tripping System (ETS) at different locations shall be followed.

1.2.7 SCADA
1) Substation Automation Station (SAS) shall comply to IEC 61850.
2) All IEDs shall have redundancy in communication.
3) Thermal parameters of all transformers shall be interfaced with SCADA.
4) Traction SCADA system shall comply with IEC 60870-5-104 and/or IEC 61850
or any other equivalent standard as adopted and complete SCADA network
shall be on dedicated Fibre Optic (dual). All electrical parameters shall be
communicated to SCADA by digital link.
5) The control and monitoring of the ASS, TSS, RSS shall be so designed to make
it suitable for unmanned working with online control/monitoring from OCC as
being followed in IR.
1.2.8 Protection philosophy
The aim of the protection system is to provide protection in the event of fault
conditions and abnormal operating conditions. The major objectives of the
protection systems are:
• To isolate the affected portion as quickly and as expeditiously as possible
while maintaining normal supply to the rest.
• To provide auto-reclosure circuits wherever applicable to minimize the
duration and extent of power supply outage.
• To provide alternative circuits with automatic changeover wherever applicable
to minimize the extent and duration of power supply outage.
• Limitation of the impact and damage to the affected equipment.
• Avoidance of arcing effects and energy released during faults.
• Contribution to the protection of person against indirect electric shock.

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 Protection relays shall comply to IEC 60255. Protection scheme with proper relay
coordination shall be designed to ensure Selectivity, Stability, Speed, Sensitivity and
Reliability.
All the above functions of protection, control, and monitoring of all equipment of RSS, TSS
and ASS shall be achieved through Digital Protection Control System (DPCS) involving the
state-of-the-art technology. DPCS will provide overall protection, control, interlocking,
inter-tripping, and monitoring features of the entire power supply system. DPCS will have
necessary interface with SCADA system. DPCS shall consist of two levels viz., Remote
Terminal Unit (RTU) level and Protection and Control Unit (PCU) level.

1.2.9 Protection Scheme

The general protection scheme should be adopted at different levels of voltage as per
CEA Regulation.

a) RSS (220/110/66 KV level I/C & 33KV O/G):

1) Incoming bays from power supply authorities shall be provided with Line
differential and Distance Protection as Main and Over current/ Earth fault as
Backup protection including under voltage, under frequency and Local
Breaker Backup etc. in accordance with standard protection scheme.

2) Power transformers shall be provided with Differential Protection, Restricted

& Standby E/F as Main and O/C, E/F, LBB as Backup protection including
all mechanical protections as applicable for oil cooled transformers

3) Busbar protection shall be provided with zone selective tripping, bus

differential as Main and with directional O/C, E/F, LBB as Backup (as
applicable for single and double busbar arrangement)

4) For 220kV and above, Main 1 & Main 2 protection with different algorithm
should be provided as per norms for the Incomers.

5) 33KV Outgoing feeders from the bus shall be provided with Cable Differential
as main and O/C, E/F and LBB as back up protection. Synchronization
feature for parallel operation of transformers/feeders from different sources
shall be provided.

b) 33KV AC DISTRIBUTION

All Loop-in Loop-out / ring main circuits shall be provided with Cable
differential as Main and OC/EF as Backup protection and Transformer feeder
shall be provided with OC/EF Protection including thermal protections.

c) 750V DC DISTRIBUTION

1) Rectifier Protection: Diode failure, RC fuse failure, reverse current, Diode

temperature, and Earth leakage current protection shall be provided as
minimum requirement.

2) All DC breakers shall be provided with Time delay Over current, Over/Under
voltage, Rate of rise of current protection, Inter trip/transfer trip,

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 Instantaneous Direct Over Current and Earth leakage current protection as
minimum requirement.

1.3 Indigenization:

a) Procurement shall be governed in compliance to Public procurement

(Preference to Make in India) Order 2017 dtd 15.06.17 issued by DIPP and
circulated by MoHUA vide letter K-14011/09/2014/UT-II/MRTS-Coord dated
12th July 2017.

b) Roadmap for Indigenization is placed at Annexure-III for taking appropriate

action.

2.0 Electrical & Mechanical System (E&M):

Comparative study of equipment rating of major items as presently being followed in

different metros is tabulated below:

a) Comparative Statement of rating of Auxiliary Transformers:

DMRC MMRC

(Fully
Item Ph-1 Ph-2 Ph-3 CMRL KMRL BMRCL
Underground)

400/630/1000
Auxiliary 2500/3150 500
2500 2500 3150 (Elevated)
Transformer (UG) 630/500 (Elevated)
(UG) (UG) (UG)
(in KVA) 630 (Grade) 2000 (UG)
2000 (UG)

b) Comparative Statement of rating of UPS:

CMRL
(Common
TYPE OF DMRC- DMRC- DMRC-
ITEM DAMEL for KMRL BMRCL
STATION P1 P2 P3
Electrical/
S&T)
02X60 kVA
2X80 02x80 kVA
4x180 kVA (for
2X60 2X60
kVA (with interlocked 2x40
kVA kVA ------
UPS UG (with PED) station) KVA
(Elec) PSD) (2 Hrs
Backup with
PSD)
2X20 2X20 2X20/30 2X60 kVA
2X80 2 x 15 2x20
Elevated kVA kVA kVA (2 Hrs
kVA KVA KVA
Backup)
2x120 2X30/60 2X30/ 60 2X30/ 60
UG ----- ------ -------
kVA kVA kVA kVA
2 x 60
UPS KVA
2X30/60 2X30/ 60 2X30/ 60
(S&T) Elevated --- ------ & -------
kVA kVA kVA
2 x 30
KVA
3X120kVA 2 x 120
OCC, 2X60 2X60 2X60
--- (2Hrs KVA & -------
Depot kVA kVA kVA
Backup)

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 c) Comparative Statement of rating of DG Sets:

TYPE OF Kochi
ITEM DMRC-P1 DMRC-P2 DMRC-P3 CMRL BMRCL
STATION Metro
2X
2X 2X900,
(750/ 2X
Underground 1010 2X1010, 910 kVA ---------
900/ 900
3X1010
1010)
DG 1X
1X 1X 1X
125/
160/ (160/ (160/ 2X
Elevated 400 kVA 160/250
180 KVA 180/ 180/ 200
/
200) 200)
300
1X
1X 1X 1X 1000 1X
Depot 125/
500 500 500 kVA kVA 500
500

2.1 Electrical & Mechanical System (For UG Stations):

2.1.1 Specifications:
Electrical and Mechanical System at Underground Stations can be broadly divided
into 4 sub-systems. These are:
• Electrical System
• Hydraulic System
• Fire Suppression System
• Fire Alarm & Detection System
2.1.2 Electrical System: Key Components of Electrical System are:

a) LV Panels
i. LV Panels being installed in Underground Stations shall be as per IEC-61439
Part-1&2, IP-54 and Form-4b Type-5.
ii. LV Panels shall be suitable for 415V, 3 Phase 4 Wire, 50 Hz system.
iii. LV Panels shall be used for Control and distribution of Power Supply
throughout the station to various loads.
iv. Panels shall have suitable numbers of Spare Breakers and Spare Space for
future requirements.
v. Circuit Breakers used inside the LV Panels shall be as per IEC-60947 standard.
vi. Busbar Rating & Switchgear Sizing shall be as per Load and Fault
Calculations.

b) Distribution Boards
i. Wall Mounted Distribution Boards shall be provided at the station of Lighting,
Advertisement, Power Socket, Signages etc. at the station.
ii. All wall mounted distribution boards shall be IP-54 or any other better suitable
rating.
iii. Generally, the commercial loads are charged at commercial rate by the local
Electricity Boards, and hence all the commercial loads shall be drawn from
separate passenger amenities panel.

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c) Cables and Cable Containment
i. There are two types of Cables being used at Underground Stations. Normal
FRLSZH and Fire Survival Cables.
ii. Normal FRLSZH cables being used at underground Stations shall be as per BS-
6724 and Fire-Survival Cables shall be as per BS-7846 CWZ Category or better.
iii. Cable Containment System viz. Cable Trays, Raceways, Brackets of Galvanized
Iron as per requirement shall be used.
d) Wiring & Conduiting
i. Wiring and Conduiting shall be done at the station for giving Power Supply to
Lighting, Power Sockets, Signages, Advertisements etc.
ii. There are two types of Wires being used at Underground Stations. Normal
FRLSZH and Fire Survival Wires.
iii. Normal FRLSZH Wires being used at underground Stations shall be as per BS-
50525-3-41 and Fire-Survival Wires shall be as per BS-6387.
iv. All Conduits being used at Underground Stations shall be of Galvanized Iron.
e) Lighting System
i. Various Types of lights depending on the location of Installation shall be
provided at Underground Stations.
ii. All Lights being provided at Underground Stations and Parking shall be of LED
Type for Energy Efficiency.
iii. Lighting Control by the means of Occupancy Sensors for Manned Rooms and
Equipment Rooms shall be provided.
iv. Distribution of the Lighting shall be such that up to 50% of the lighting is fed
by UPS System with a back-up of not less than 30mins in case of Power Supply
Failure.
v. Lighting Levels to be maintained at Stations and other areas are as below:

Recommended Illumination
Range of Service Quality Class of
Sl. No. Type of Interior or Activity Illumination in Direct Glare
Lux Limitation

A Passenger Areas

1 Circulating and Parking Areas 30 2

Entrance/Exit
2 225-250-275 2
/Stairs/Mezzanine/Escalator
3 Customer Care/ Ticketing 225-250-275 2
4 Concourse/Corridors/Passages 175-200-225 2
5 Platform 175-200-225 2
6 Platform Edges 225-250-275 2
7 Lift 125-150-175 2
Train way, walk-way and walking
8 10 2
surface
9 Toilets 175-200-225 2
B Operational Area
Staff Working Area/ Control Rooms
1 225-250-275 1
/OCC
2 Tunnel 20 2
3 Signalling & Telecommunication 175-200-225 2

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 /Switchboard Room
Mechanical Plant
4 175-200-225 2
(Pump/Chiller/ECS/TVS) Room
Auxiliary Substation, TSS and LT
5 175-200-225 2
Panel Room
UPS/ Battery Rooms/Cable
6 175-200-225 2
Distribution Room
7 UG Track Area and Cable Galleries 10 2

vi. Separate Lighting circuit distributed all over the station area shall be used for
non-revenue hours for energy saving.

f) Uninterrupted Power Supply System

i. UPS System shall be provided at all underground stations for maintaining

continuous and uninterrupted power supply to emergency Loads.
ii. The system shall comprise of 2 UPS in parallel-redundant configuration for the
entire station.
iii. UPS units shall be installed with their own Battery Sets. Batteries shall be
Sealed Maintenance Free Type Valve Regulated Lead Acid.
iv. UPS shall be as per IEC-62040 & Batteries shall be as per IEC-60896.

g) Earthing System
i. Earthing System of the Underground Stations shall be TN-S type as per IEEE-
80 and IS-3043.
ii. The combined resistance value of Earthing System for Electrical Equipment
shall be less than 1 ohm and S&T Equipment shall be less than 0.5 ohms.
iii. Separate Earth Pits for DG Neutral shall be provided as per requirement.
iv. Lightning Arrestor of the station/building shall be earthed through dedicated
earth pits.
v. Galvanized Iron Earth Strip of adequate sizes shall be provided for earthing of
Equipment.

h) Bus Duct
i. Busduct shall be provided for Connection between Transformers and Main LV
Panels. The Busduct shall be Sandwiched Type with Copper Conductor as per
IEC-61439 Part-1&6 and should be IP-65.
ii. Busduct shall also be provided for connection between DG Sets and LV Panel.
The Busduct shall be Sandwiched Type with Aluminium Conductor as per IEC-
61439 Part-1&6 and should be IP-67. In case the distance between DG Sets
and LV Panel is within 15 mtrs, then suitable size cables shall be used instead
of Bus Ducts.

i) DG Set
i. DG Sets shall be as per ISO 8528 & BS 5514. DG Sets are used to supply
power to Essential Loads in case of failure of Power Supply at the station.
ii. DG Sets to be installed at Underground stations should be compliant with
latest CPCB norms in terms of Emission and Noise Levels.
iii. DMRC is using DG Sets to give power supply to Fire Pumps & UPS System in
case of Power Supply failure. Some metros have removed DG sets due to
reliable standby power source of auxiliary power. It was decided that only one

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 DG set will be used at each station except metros having problem of prolonged
supply cuts. Nature of load on DG set can be optimised as per local
considerations as done by DMRC.

j) Classification of Loads
i. At Underground Station two transformers are provided which are fed from two
different receiving substations which are taking supply from different grid
substations. This arrangement complies with power supply arrangement
required for different types of load at an Underground station as per relevant
codes and standards.
ii. Emergency Services (Supplied from UPS):
• Fire Detection, protection system and alarms
• Telecommunication, Signalling and Station Control Room
• CCTV & Public-Address System
• Security System
• SCADA System
• Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)
• Emergency illuminated signs, exits etc
• Emergency lighting at station and tunnel
• Control circuits

iii. Essential Services (Supplied from both ASS in AUTO Mode):

• Fire-fighting and sprinkler pumps (Supplied from DG Set also)
• Station Ventilation Plant & Smoke Extract Fans
• Air conditioning for equipment rooms
• Tunnel Ventilation Fans
• Tunnel Booster Fans & Dampers
• Lifts
• Emergency exhaust fans at station
• Station Seepage drainage system
• Station Lighting
• UPS System (Supplied from DG Set also)
iv. Semi-essential Services (Supplied from both ASS in Manual Mode):
• Water Treatment Plant
• Station Sewage drainage system
v. Normal Services (Supplied from only one ASS):
• Water Cooled Chiller

k) Interlocking Scheme

i. There shall generally be two Auxiliary Sub-Stations at an underground station

each having its own Transformer and LV Panels.
ii. The transformers are supplied from dedicated 33kV ring feeders. Transformer
sizing should be such that in case of failure of any one 33kV supply or
transformer the other transformer is able to take load of Emergency & Essential
services of the entire station. The interlocking shall ensure auto-changeover of
transformers in case of failure of one.

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 iii. In case of failure of both 33kV supplies or transformers, DG set shall give
power supply to Emergency & Essential services of the entire station

l) Hydraulic System: Key components of Hydraulic System are:

a) Water Treatment Plant –
i. Water Treatment Plant for filtration of Raw Water shall be provided at each
underground station for supplying treated water for Air-Conditioning
System and Toilets.
ii. Two Water tank viz. Raw Water Tank & Treated Water Tank each having a
capacity of 1 lakh litres shall be provided at each Underground Station.
iii. Softener Plants having Dual Media Filter, Iron Removal Filter and Softener
Vessel shall be used. The output of Water Treatment Plant shall have
Commercial Zero Hardness suitable of use of Air-Conditioning equipment.

b) Sewage & Seepage System –

i. Sewage System –
• Toilets are provided at each underground station. Waste Water from
these toilets is collected in Sewage Pits generally located at Under croft
Level.
• This waste water is then pumped out of the station with the help of
Submersible Pumps. The pumps shall comply with IS 9906.
• Generally, two pumps of adequate capacity in Working/Stand-by
configuration are provided in each Sewage Pit.
• Submersible Pumps function AUTO MODE i.e. there is no manual
intervention with the help of Level Controllers.
ii. Seepage System
• There are Sump Pits Located in various parts of the station and tunnel
for collection of water from Seepage, Cleaning, Fire-Fighting etc.
• Sump Pits are generally located at Undercroft Level (2 nos.), Ancillary
Building (1 no.), at each Entry/Exit (1 each), Cross-Passages (1 each)
and Ramp/Portals (1 no.).
• This water is then pumped out of the station with the help of
Submersible Pumps. The pumps shall comply with ISO 9906.
• Pumps provided in these Seepage Pits are in Working/Assit
configuration.
• Submersible Pumps function in AUTO MODE (i.e. there is no manual
intervention) with the help of Level Controllers.
m) Fire Suppression System
i. Fire suppression System provided at Underground Stations shall be as per
NFPA 130(2017 or latest) or NBC Codes (2016 or latest).
ii. There shall be two Fire Tanks provided at each underground station with a
minimum capacity of 1 lakh litres each and provisions of NBC 2016 (Annex J,
9.1.8) or latest shall be complied.
iii. There are six Fire Pumps Provided at each station viz. Main Fire Pumps (1
Hydrant + 1 Sprinkler), Stand-by Fire Pumps (1 Hydrant + 1 Sprinkler) and
Jockey Pumps (1 Hydrant + 1 Sprinkler). These pumps shall be as per ISO
9906.
iv. Fire Hydrants to be located as per NBC throughout the entire station and
inside the Tunnels for discharge of water in case of Fire.
v. Additionally, Sprinkler system is provided in certain rooms like store etc. for
automatic suppression of fire and also under platform for under carriage fire.

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 vi. Automatic Clean Agent based fire suppression system is also provided for LV
Panels & Transformers.
vii. Fire Extinguishers of suitable type i.e. A, BC & ABC types are provided in each
Fire Hose Cabinet, Rooms and other areas.
n) Fire Alarm & Detection System
i. Fire Alarm and Detection System provided at underground stations is as per
NFPA-130 (2017 or latest), NFPA-72D or NBC- (2016 or latest).
ii. Fire Alarm and detection system provided at underground stations shall be
addressable type with Main Fire Alarm Control Panel and Graphics Computer
located inside the station control room.
iii. Various types of detectors viz. Multi-Sensor, Heat & Duct and devices viz.
Monitor Modules, Control Modules, Hooters, Manual Call Points shall be
provided throughout the entire station for detection and notification of Fire.
iv. Mimic and Repeater Panel shall be provided in the Firemen’s Staircase
for use by Fire Fighters.

2.2 Electrical & Mechanical System (For Elevated Stations):

2.2.1 Specifications: Electrical and Mechanical System at Elevated Stations can be

broadly divided into 3 sub-systems. These are:
• Electrical System
• Fire Suppression System
• Fire Alarm & Detection System
• VAC System

2.2.2 Electrical System: Key Components of Electrical System are:

a) LV Panels –
i. LV Panels being installed in Elevated Stations shall be as per IEC-
61439 Part-1&2, IP-54 and Form-4b Type-5.
ii. Panels shall have suitable numbers of Spare Breakers and Spare Space
for future requirements.
iii. Circuit Breakers used inside the LV Panels shall be as per IEC-60947
standard.
b) Distribution Boards –
i. Wall Mounted Distribution Boards shall be provided at the station for
Lighting, Advertisement, Power Socket, Signages etc.
ii. All wall mounted distribution boards shall be IP-54 or any other better
suitable rating.
iii. Generally, the commercial loads are charged at commercial rate tariff
by the local electricity boards, and hence, all the commercial loads
shall be drawn from a separate passenger amenities panel.
c) Cables and Cable Containment –
i. Cables being used at Elevated Stations shall be as per IS-1554 & IS-
7098. The cables used in stations shall be of FRLS type or better.
ii. Cable Containment System viz. Cable Trays, Raceways, Brackets of
Galvanized Iron as per requirement shall be used.
d) Wiring & Conduiting –
i. Wiring and Conduiting shall be done at the station for giving Power
Supply to Lighting, Power Sockets, Signages, Advertisements etc.
ii. All Conduits being used at Elevated Stations shall be of GI.

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e) Lighting System –
i. Various Types of lights depending on the location of Installation shall
be provided at Elevated Stations.
ii. All Lights being provided at Elevated Stations and parking shall be of
LED Type for Energy Efficiency.
iii. Lighting Control by the means of Occupancy Sensors for Manned
Rooms & Equipment rooms shall be provided.
iv. Distribution of the Lighting shall be such that up to 30% of the lighting
is fed from UPS System with a back-up of not less than 30 mins in
case of Power Supply Failure.
v. Recommended Lighting Levels to be maintained at Stations and other
areas shall be as per 2.1(b)5(v).
vi. Separate lighting circuit distributed all over the station area shall be
used for the non-revenue hours for energy saving.
f) Uninterrupted Power Supply System –
i. UPS System shall be provided at all Elevated stations for maintaining
continuous and uninterrupted power supply to emergency Loads.
ii. The system shall comprise of 2 UPS in parallel-redundant
configuration.
iii. UPS units shall be installed with their own Battery Sets. Batteries shall
be Sealed Maintenance Free Type Valve Regulated Lead Acid.
iv. UPS shall be as per IEC-62040 & Batteries shall be as per IEC-60896.
g) Earthing System –
i. Earthing System of the Elevated Stations shall be TN-S type as per
IEEE-80 and IS-3043.
ii. The combined resistance value of Earthing System for Electrical
Equipment shall be less than 1 ohm and S&T Equipment shall be less
than 0.5 ohms.
iii. Separate Earth Pits for DG Neutral shall be provided as per
requirement.
iv. Lightning arrestor of the station / building shall be earthed through
dedicated earth pit.
v. Galvanized Iron Earth Strip of adequate sizes shall be provided for
earthing of Equipment.
h) DG Sets
i. DG Sets shall be as per IS 8528 & BS 5514. DG Sets are used to
supply power to Essential Loads in case of failure of Power Supply at
the station.
ii. DG Sets to be installed at Elevated stations should be compliant with
latest CPCB norms in terms of Emission and Noise Levels.
i) Classification of Loads
i. Emergency Services
• Fire Detection and alarms
• Telecommunication, Signaling and Station Control Room
• CCTV & Public-Address System

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 • Security System
• SCADA System
• Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)
• UPS illuminated signage, fire exit signage
• UPS powered light at station and tunnel
ii. Essential Services
• Fire-fighting pumps and sprinkler pumps
• Station Lifts
iii. Semi-essential Services
• Water Treatment Plant
iv. Normal Services:
• Station Normal Lighting and fans, escalator, passenger amenities,
external lights, ventilation system, air-conditioners, domestic water
pump etc.
j) Interlocking Scheme –
i. There shall generally be one Auxiliary Sub-Station at an Elevated
station each having its own Transformer and LV Panels.
ii. The transformers are supplied from dedicated 33kV twine ring feeders.
Transformer sizing should be such that in case of failure of any one
33kV feeder supply or transformer, the other transformer is able to
take all loads of the entire station. The interlocking shall ensure auto-
changeover of transformers in case of failure of one.
iii. In case of failure of both 33kV supplies or transformers, DG set shall
give power supply to Emergency & Essential services of the entire
station.
2.2.3 Fire Suppression System -
i. Fire suppression System provided at Elevated Stations shall be as per
latest NFPA-130, NBC, and Local Municipal / Panchayat rules.
ii. The metro stations shall comply to the requirements of Assembly
building category up to 30-meter height and of Business class building
beyond 30 meters. Special requirement as applicable for property
development area in metro stations shall be complied, as applicable.
iii. Automatic Clean Agent based fire suppression system is to be provided
for HV and LV Panels, including the fire pump & essential power panel.
iv. Fire Extinguishers of suitable type i.e. A, BC & ABC types are provided
in Platform and other station areas.
2.2.4 Fire Detection & Alarm System -

i. Fire detection and Alarm System provided at Elevated Stations shall be

as per latest NFPA-72, NBC and Local Municipal / Panchayat rules.
ii. Fire Detection and Alarm system provided shall be addressable type
with Main Fire Alarm Control Panel and Graphics Computer located
inside the station control room.
iii. Various types of detectors viz. Multi-Sensor, Heat and devices viz.
Monitor Modules, Control Modules, Hooters, Manual Call Points shall

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 be provided covering the entire station for detection and notification of
Fire.
iv. Interfacing to be made with public address system for announcement,
in case of detection of fire.
2.3 Indigenization:

All major E & M items i.e. UPS/DG sets/LED lightings/Cables to be sourced from
indigenous sources/suppliers only.

3.0 Lifts:

The Lifts are to be provided at Metro stations as fireman lift and to facilitate Elderly,
“differently-abled” persons, etc in negotiating different levels (ground, concourse,
platform, etc).
This helps in providing “barrier free” environment at public places in line with
“Accessible India Campaign” or “Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan” of Govt. of India.

a) Lifts Speed & Capacity in various metros in India:

Capacity Minimum
Sl.No. Metro No. of Lifts
/Passenger Speed
143 Lifts
1 Delhi (Phase 3, Lot 1) 1000 Kg/13 P 1 m/s
241 Lifts
2 Delhi (Phase 3, Lot 2) 1000 Kg/13 P
1 m/s
125 Lifts
3 Chennai Package 9 (AES 01) 1000 Kg/13 P
1 m/s
84 Lifts
4 Kochi (KE-11) 1000 Kg/13 P
1 m/s
Capacity Minimum
Sl.No. Metro No. of Lifts
/Passenger Speed
42 Lifts
5 Jaipur(JP/EW/E5) 1000 Kg/13 P 1 m/s
260 Lifts
6 Hyderabad 1000Kg/13 P 1 m/s
100 Lifts 544Kg/8P
7 Bangalore 1 m/s
27 Lifts 1000 Kg/13P
8 Lucknow (LKE-03) 87 Lifts 1000 Kg/13 P 1 m/s
544Kg/8P
45 Lifts
9 Mumbai Metro – Line 1 1000Kg/13P 1 m/s

27 Nos. – 26 P
10 Delhi – Airport Line 33 Lifts 1 m/s
6 Nos. – 29 P

b. ‘Outline specifications’ to be followed, is standardized as under

Machine room less passenger lift complying to,

Latest Edition of EN 81, IS 14665, IS 15785 and IS 15330,
Applicable
Latest Edition of NFPA-130/National Building Code,
Standards
Local lift and escalator act / rules,
In case of any conflict, stringent requirement shall prevail.

Passenger Capacity Minimum 13 Passengers (1000 Kg) capacity is preferred.

Centrally Opened, Minimum 900 mm Door Width, 2100 mm

Door
Height. However, door width of 1000 mm is preferred.

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 Minimum speed of 1.0 m/s may be selected depending on travel
Operating Speed
height, subject to the provisions in IS 14665.
Heavy Duty regularly operating for a period of not less than 20
Lift Duty Cycle hours a day, seven (7) days a week at a rate of 180 Motor Starts
Per Hour.
Electric Traction with Gearless Motor having Variable Voltage
Driving Machine Variable Frequency Drive Control and with Optional
Regenerative Drive
Provision of Audio
& Visual Remote Yes. To be provided in the station controller room.
Monitoring System

b) Philosophy for Quantity Assessment:

i. Following philosophy shall broadly be followed. All lifts in metro station shall
fireman lift complying to NFPA 130.
ii. Platform to Concourse: Minimum One lift to be provided from each platform to
concourse level, which shall be fireman lift. In case two lift per platform is
considered, one lift to be used as a standby for easy and safe transportation for the
passengers.

iii.Concourse to Ground: Lifts to be considered from concourse to ground level as per

the number of entry/exit points. However, minimum one lift on each side of road
will be provided.

c) Indigenization:

a) Procurement shall be governed by ensuring minimum 50% local content in

compliance to Public procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017
dtd 15.06.17 issued by DIPP and circulated by MoHUA vide letter K-
14011/09/2014/UT-II/MRTS-Coord dated 12th July 2017.
b) Roadmap for planning/increasing Indigenization is placed at Annexure-III for
taking appropriate action.

4.0 Escalators:

a) Speed / Step width of Escalators in Metros in India:

Speed of Step width

SN Metro Phase/Line
Escalators (m/sec) (mm)

1 DMRC Phase 1, Line1, 2, 3 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

2 DMRC Phase 2, Line 4 & 5 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

3 DMRC Phase 3, Line 6,7 & 8 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

4 DMRC Airport Line 0.5 & 0.65 m/s 1000

5 Jaipur Phase 1 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

6 Chennai Phase 1 & 2 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

7 Bangalore Phase 1, 2 & 3 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

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 8 Lucknow Phase 1 0.5 & 0.65 m/s
9 Hyderabad L&T 0.5 & 0.65 m/s
Mumbai
10 Reliance Metro 0.5 & 0.65 m/s
Metro Line 1
11 Kochi Phase-1 0.5 & 0.65 m/s

b) ‘Outline specifications’ to be followed is standardized as under:

Heavy duty escalator, for mass transit, complying to,

Latest Editions of EN 115 and IS 4591.
Applicable Standards Latest Edition of NFPA-130
Local lift and escalator act / rules
In case of any conflict, stringent requirement shall prevail.
Angle of Inclination 30°
Step Width 1000 mm
Nominal Operating Speed 0.50 m/s and 0.65 m/s
04 minimum.
Number of flat steps
(Change may be made under exceptional circumstances in
(at top & bottom Landings)
compliance to applicable standards)
Deflection limits as per applicable standards.
Truss
Shall be hot dip galvanized with minimum thickness of 85 µm.
Double Layer on both skirts adjacent to moving step and
Skirt Brush
necessary overlapping at comb carrier. Non-combustible.
Provision of LED Comb &
Yes
Step Gap LED Lights
Minimum Three (Top, Middle and Bottom Landings) and distance
Emergency Stop Switch
between switches shall not exceed 15 m.
Provision of Step and Skirt At Upper and Lower Curves and at 7.5 m interval along the
Stop Switch incline of each escalator.
Heavy Duty, regularly operating for a period of not less than 20
hours a day, seven (7) days a week with an alternating passenger
Escalator Duty Cycle load reaching 100% of Contract Load (120kg per step, including
all horizontal steps) for 01 hour and 50% of Contract Load for
the following 02 hours and so on for 20 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Automatic Lubrication
System for Main Drive
Yes
Chain, rail Drive Chain and
Step Chain
Width of more than or equal to 400 mm and
Step Width and Step Height
Height of less than or equal to 210 mm
One Piece, Pressure Die Cast, High Wear and Corrosion
Step
Resistant Aluminum Alloy.
The minimum diameters of the chain roller and the trailer / step
rollers shall be 100 mm –for outside step chain link rollers
Rollers
(preferable) and 75 mm for inside step chain link rollers. The
rollers shall have a minimum width of 20 mm.
Step Roller Track and Steps, Chain, Driving Machinery, = 8,
Factor of Safety Any other item as per Applicable Standards for Public Service
Escalator
Operating and Safety Shall be provided as per EN-115
Devices
Shall be provided mandatorily for all escalators in addition to
Auxiliary Brake
Applicable Standards.
Drive type Shall be provided with V3F Drive

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 Provision of Audio & Visual Yes.
Remote Monitoring System To be provided inside the station controller room.

c) Philosophy for Quantity Assessment:

i. Number of escalators to be provided to be based on forecast of passenger flow
rates, vertical travel distance, structural limitations, and the availability of
space.
ii. Quantity to be worked out between Platform to Concourse and Concourse to
Street level as under:
(a) Platform to Concourse (To comply NFPA 130- 2017 in UG metro):
There to be sufficient egress capacity to evacuate the platform occupant
load from station platform in 4 minutes or less.
(b) Concourse to Street level (For public comfort):
i. Normally one entry/exit on each side of road to be minimum provided with
one escalator.
ii. Escalators to be provided for each exit/entry point (wherever feasible) if the
vertical rise is more than 6 meters or as per local convenience of metro.

d) Indigenization:
Procurement of shall be governed in compliance to Public procurement (Preference
to Make in India) Order 2017 dtd 15.06.17 issued by DIPP and circulated by
MoHUA vide letter K-14011/09/2014/UT-II/MRTS-Coord dated 12th July 2017
and as detailed in the Roadmap for Indigenization is placed at Annexure-III for
taking appropriate action.

5.0 Tunnel Ventilation & Environmental control system (TVS &

ECS):

a. TVS equipment sizes in different metro rail systems operational/under

construction in India:

SN Item Description DMRC CMRL BMRC

80-120 65 CMS (Phase1)
1 TVFs 85-100 CMS
CMS 85 CMS (Phase-2)
2 TEFs/OTEF 21-40 CMS 30-45 CMS 20 CMS
3 SEFs 11-12 CMS 7 CMS N.A.
b. ECS equipment sizes in different metro rail systems operational/under
construction in India are:

SN Item Description DMRC CMRL BMRC

3 No
3 No 3 Nos
1 Water Cooled Chiller (370 TR/
(200 TR each) (300 TR each)
400TR each)
2 No. 2 Nos
2 Air Cooled Chiller N.A.
(66 TR each) (34 TR each)
3 Cooling Tower 3 Nos 3 Nos 3 Nos
4 Nos
4 Air Handling Units 20-35 MS 1No, 20 CMS
25 CMS

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 VRV/VRF unit (For
5 66 TR 2 x 25 TR N.A.
Elevated Stations)

c. Environment control system (ECS) constitutes the air-conditioning

system; ventilation system & station smoke management and is necessary
for the purpose of:

• Supplying fresh air for the physiological needs of passengers and the authority’s
staff.

• Removing body heat, obnoxious odours and harmful gases like carbon dioxide
exhaled during breathing.

• Preventing concentration of moisture generated by body sweat and seepage of

water in the sub-way.

• Removing large quantity of heat dissipated by the train equipment like traction
motors, braking units, and compressors mounted below the under-frame, lights
and fans inside the coaches, air-conditioning units etc.

• Removing vapour and fumes from the battery and heat emitted by light fittings,
water coolers, Escalators, Fare Gates etc. working in the stations.

• Removing heat from air-conditioning plant and sub-station and other

equipment, if provided inside the underground station.

d. The tunnel ventilation system (TVS) for underground metro system

shall provide:

• An acceptable/tenable environment in the tunnel and the station track way for
the operation of the trains;
• Pressure relief during normal operation;
• Heat removal during congested/maintenance operation; and
• An effective means for controlling the smoke during emergency (incident)
situation for safe evacuation of patrons.

e. Codes and Standards:

The design of the environmental control systems (ECS) and Tunnel Ventilation
System will be in accordance with all Indian and International codes, regulations,
and standards, where they are relevant.

AMCA : Air Moving and Conditioning Association Inc. USA

ARI : Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers
BS : British Standards
HVCA : Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association (DW-144)
IEC : International Electrical Commission
ISO : International Standards Organization
NFPA : National Fire Protection Association (USA)
SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National
Association

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 UL : Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

The primary design codes used will be latest NFPA 130 (Standard for Fixed Guide
way Transit and Passenger Rail Systems) and its related codes, National Building
Code of India (NBC-latest version) and Bureau of Indian Standards/Local codes
and laws.

5.1 Design Criteria for ECS & TVS:

a) Basic Design Parameters:

1) External Design Conditions:

Outside ambient conditions are based upon ASHRAE-2009 recommended design
conditions for 1% criteria.

2) Inside Design Conditions:

Platform & Concourse: 27.0 °C(Max) Dry Bulb (DB), 55% RH
Back of House rooms and S&T Equipment rooms: 24 (+1) °C and RH not
exceeding 60%
3) Tunnel Design Conditions
Normal conditions: Max. 40°C Dry Bulb (DB)
Congested conditions: Max. 50°C Dry Bulb (DB), that corresponds to maximum
condenser air intake temperature.
Minimum Fresh Air (In Station Public Area): 10% or 18 CMH/Person.
4) Design Fire size:
The required air flow in the tunnel in the event of a train fire will be
determined according to the design fire size provided by the rolling stock
supplier.

5) Emergency Condition:
Temperature rating for equipment exposed to high temperature during
emergency operations: 250°C for 2 hours

6) Air Velocities
Station Concourse or Platform - Peak 5 m/s
Station Concourse or Platform - Average 3 m/s
Public areas – Emergency Case- Not exceeding 11 m/s
(Includes all areas where public exposed to airstream)

7) Terminal air velocity from over-ground shafts

Non-Public Areas 5 m/s face velocity
Public Areas 2.5 m/s face velocity

b) Noise Control:
1) The noise level in the various areas within the station box during normal
operation shall be as under:
At station concourse, platform areas : 55 dB(A)

To boundary of nearest property : 60 dB(A) (7am to 11 pm)

To boundary of nearest building : 55 dB(A) (11pm to 7 am)

: 85 dB(A) within plant
Equipment noise
room
These values shall be considered applicable during normal operation of the
railway. During emergency or trains congestion situations, which are considered

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 special, the maximum noise level in the stations concourse and platform areas
shall not exceed 75 dB(A).
2) The tunnel noise criteria is taken to be 80 dB(A) during operation of tunnel
ventilation equipments.

c) Duct Work:
• Draft relief shaft area : 18-20m² (minimum) as per availability of space
• Duct velocity- Public area : 10 m/s

• Duct velocity Equipment room : 12.5 m/s

• Shaft Exits, Elevated : 5.0 m/s
• Shaft Exits/Louver area, (At ground Level) : 2.5 m/s
• TVS and TES shaft pressure loss : 150 Pa max
• Maximum duct friction loss : 1.23 Pa/m

d) Pipe Work:
The following parameters given in ASHRAE Handbook Fundamental shall be
utilized.
• Maximum Friction Rate : 400 Pa/m
• Maximum Velocities : 2.5 m/s

5.2 Environmental control Systems (ECS):

1) Air Conditioning:
Air conditioning load is dependent on type of station i.e. with full height platform
screen doors (PSD) or without PSD and is decided based on geographical location &
capital/ operating cost analysis. Accordingly, heat load is derived from the subway
simulations.

• When outside enthalpy is less than enthalpy required for station box cooling,
chillers remain closed then AHU will work on 100% fresh air called open
system.

• When outside enthalpy is more than enthalpy required for station box cooling,
chiller will be operational then AHU will take 90% of their capacity as return air
and 10% from atmosphere called close system.

• Provision of fresh air will be controlled through CO 2, PM 2.5/10, O3 and VOC

sensors installed.

2) Water Cooled Chilled Water System:

For Under-Ground Metro Stations, Water Cooled Chilled water system will be used.
This system consists of Water cooled chillers, Cooling towers, Pumps (chiller &
condenser), Expansion tank and Chemical dosing system.

Through primary refrigerant (134a or any latest environment friendly alternate)

water is cooled to considerably low temperature and circulated to the AHU installed
in ECS plant rooms and FCU placed in BOH rooms at different part/level of the
station through chilled water pumps.

The chilled water is pumped to cooling coil inside air handling units to cool the air
and this chilled dehumidified air is distributed to the different area that has to be
air conditioned through ducting arrangement.

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 • Compressor: - Screw type / Centrifugal type (Depending upon the total heat
load of the station)
• Evaporator:- Flooded, Shell and tube type
• Condenser: - Water Cooled, shell and tube type
• Pumps: - Vertical/Horizontal Split Casing Pumps.
• Cooling Towers: - Induced Draft

3) Air Cooled Chilled Water System:

During non-operational hours and in winter, very less air-conditioning is required
in critical equipment rooms only, hence, operation of main water-cooled chiller
plant may not be energy efficient. Therefore, during this time, critical equipment
rooms will be fed through 100% redundant air-cooled chillers or any other energy
efficient cooling system.

4) ECS for Elevated Stations:

The elevated metro stations are recommended to have Variable Refrigerant
Volume/ Flow (VRV/VRF) type of environment control system. The complete
VRV/VRF system including outdoor units, indoor units, copper piping and
controls should be provided in Duty + Standby configuration for 24x7 operating
rooms viz. TER, SER, UPS, SCADA etc. For non-24x7 operating rooms, running
units to be provided.

Centralized remote controller to be provided for controlling, sequencing, scheduling

the complete VRF system and to monitor the operation of units and its various
parameters. The central remote controller to be interfaced with ECS/TVS SCADA
through defined protocol.

5) Ventilation of Plant rooms:

For ventilation of system plant rooms such as ECS plant rooms, TVS plant
rooms, Chiller plant room, Pump room, ASS etc., proper ventilation or local
cooling will be provided based on load requirements.

6) Staircase & Escape Route pressurization:

Air Pressurization system will be designed for fireman and public escape
staircase. Fifty (50) Pascal of positive pressure will be maintained in the fireman
and public escape staircase. Pressure between 25 Pascal’s to 30 Pascal’s has to
be maintained to provide smoke free escape route out of the station box for
occupants in case of fire.

5.3 Tunnel ventilation Systems (TVS):

The TVS has to handle the different operation scenarios, i.e. the normal, congested
and fire emergency operation. For each type of operation scenarios, certain design
criteria will be achieved to ensure the smooth operation of the railway system.

Simulation analysis i.e. Sub-way Environment Simulation (SES)/ IDA Tunnel and
CFD, will be performed for different operation scenarios, which include normal,
congested and fire emergency operation. Final equipment capacity, Fire size and
location will be decided as per simulation recommendations and Geographical
location.

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 In normal mode simulation, the train circulates from portal to portal.
Trains are dispatched in the route as per design headway and stops at each
station with a design dwell time.
The tunnel ventilation fans are not operating. Draft relief dampers (DRD) located
at both station ends remain open and allow the recirculation of air from one
tunnel to the other tunnel and consequently reduces the heat load/ pressure
generated in the platform.

2) Congestion Mode:
In congested mode, train(s) are stopped only in one route. The other route is still
in operation.
The principle used is to supply fresh air in the same direction of the train
movement. This fresh air is redirected via Draft Relief Dampers towards the other
tunnel where trains are still running.
3) Emergency Mode:
In emergency, the smoke exhaust system (TVS/TEF/SEF) is intended to maintain
smoke-free conditions in the tunnel, platform, concourse and escape stairs for the
duration of the evacuation time.
In all cases the allowed maximum air temperature and visibility criteria should be
fulfilled:

• Maximum allowed dry-bulb temperature must not exceed 60°C,

• Visibility of 10m in public area at both platform and concourse levels,
• Minimum smoke clearance height of 2.5m

5.4 Indigenization:

a) Procurement shall be governed in compliance to Public procurement (Preference

to Make in India) Order 2017 issued by DIPP dtd 15.06.17 and circulated by
MoHUA vide letter K-14011/09/2014/UT-II/MRTS-Coord dated 12th July 2017
and as detailed in Roadmap for planning/increasing Indigenization is placed at
Annexure-III for taking appropriate action.
b) R&D are suggested to be considered in phased manner in association with some
of the IITs/NITs/other accredited institutes/agencies in the Industry to facilitate /
encourage indigenization of developing Soft capabilities for SES (Subway
Environmental Simulation) & CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) for tunnel
ventilation system design.

6.0 Summary of Key Recommendations:

6.1 Power supply & Traction:

1. Silver copper contact wire (CuAg 0.1) conforming to EN50149 of 150 sq mm size
will normally be used for ROCS/ Elevated section (FOCS) and 107 sq.mm. for Depot
lines.
2. Messenger/catenary wire will normally be Copper Magnesium alloy, Catenary wire
(CuMg 0.5) conforming to DIN 48201 of 65 sq.mm size. For exceptional cases, the
size may be considered as 95 sq.mm on need base.
3. Auxiliary Main Transformers (AMT) should generally be designed for 32/45 or
35/45 MVA capacity for UG system & 15/20/25 MVA for Elevated system in Metros,

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 which shall be decided based on the section loads of the metro. Also based upon on
average load requirement for system considering design and cost economy factor.
4. Auxiliary Transformers shall generally be of capacity 400 KVA, 500 KVA & 630 KVA
for Elevated stations and 2.5 MVA & 3.15 MVA for UG stations. Dry type
transformers conforming to IEC 60076-11 to be used. Also based upon on average
load requirement for system considering design and cost economy factor.
5. Traction Transformer (TT) shall be generally designed for 15/25 MVA for 3-6 coach
Metros and 30/42 or 40/50 MVA for 8-9 coach Metros in the case of 25KV AC
traction system. Also based on average load requirement for system considering
design and cost economy factor.
6. 25kV cable shall normally be single core, 240 sq.mm Cu, XLPE insulated, FRLS type
for Elevated section and FRLSZH type for UG section. Also based on average load
requirement for system considering design and cost economy factor.
7. In general, RSS/Switching posts shall be of Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS)
technology to optimize space and have near Zero maintenance. In the case of ASS,
AIS or hybrid type switchgear may also be used. Selection should be based on techno
commercial requirements.
8. 33kV Power cable: 240/300 sq mm Copper / Aluminium cable shall be used for
exclusively Elevated/ At Grade section. For system with Elevated and Underground
both as well as only Underground systems, 400 sq mm copper cable shall be used.
For U.G stations, cables with Halogen Free FRLS, XLPE insulated to be used. For,
elevated stations, FRLS type XLPE insulated cables to be used.
9. ‘Retractable type OHE’ shall preferably be provided in Inspection bays line (IBL) for
ease of maintenance in Car depot.
10. Spring type ATD shall preferably be used for main line and 3 pulley ATD for Depot &
At grade section. Decision can be taken as per local design criteria.
11. Cu/Al conductor of 50, 65 or 93 sq.mm or steel strip of suitable size of equivalent
resistivity can be used in lieu of copper conductor for Buried Earth Conductor (BEC)
works.
12. Booster Transformer: - Provision of Booster Transformers is to be avoided to the
extent possible. If DOT survey requires provision of Booster Transformers based on
EMI/EMC study, Booster Transformers of appropriate ratings to be provided.

13. Insulators: - All insulators used in 25KV system to be of composite material

complying with relevant standards. The creepage distance depending on pollution
level, prevalent in the city, should be decided based on IEC 60815/ IS 13134.
14. SCADA: Substation Automation Station (SAS) shall comply to IEC 61850.
• Traction SCADA system shall comply to IEC 60870-5-104 and complete SCADA
network shall be on dedicated Fibre Optic (dual).
15 Harmonic Filter: A harmonic Filer shall be used to eliminate the Harmonic
distortion caused by appliances. Three phase harmonic filters are shunt elements
that shall be used for decreasing voltage distortion and for power factor correction.
750V DC Third Rail system:
1. Conductor rails shall be manufactured in standard lengths (generally in 15 mtr.
length pieces) considering ease of transportation and installations, which shall be
joined together by special splice joints. The conductor rail shall be manufactured of
a high conductivity aluminium alloy body designed for the required nominal current
and utilized with a stainless steel wearing face. The stainless steel shall be joined to
the aluminium body by a molecular / co-extrusion process or by an alternate proven
design meeting the specified requirements and parameters. The stainless steel strip
of required thickness shall have flat surface without milling groove. No welding in the
cantilever of conductor rail head shall be permitted and it should be of minimum
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 preferably ensure no gaps remain between the head of the aluminium section and the
stainless steel wearing strip. Conductor rail is intended to be used up to complete
worn-out of stainless steel without any delamination of the remaining stainless steel
strip.

2 Power Transformer (PT) shall generally be of Oil filled type with capacity of 2 x
20/25 MVA in 66/110KV substation & 2 x 50MVA or 2 x75 MVA for 220KV
substation which shall be decided based on the section loads of the metro.
3 Auxiliary Transformer (ASS): shall generally be of dry type conforming to IEC
60076-11 . The capacity decided based on the section loads of the metro shall be
provided.
4 Traction Transformer (TT) shall generally be of dry type with capacity of 2850/2600
KVA, in the case of 750 V DC system. It shall have duty cycle class VI as per EN
50329 in line with the Rectifiers duty class.
5. Stray Current mitigation measures as per EN 50122-2 shall be provided. This
includes insulation of track plinth at the base and insulation of shear connectors,
insulation of running rails, use of track fitting suitable for DC system, short circuit
devices (SCD), stray current cable, Stray current monitoring system (SCMS) as per
design.
6 The track fitting used in the case shall be specifically designed for the DC system,
which shall ensure floating rails, which will prevent passage of stray current
corrosion.
7 OVPD, over voltage protection device shall be used to prevent higher voltage of
running rail to ensure passenger safety as per EN 50122-1 or equivalent standard.
Platform up to a width of 2 meters in Train operations area shall be insulated to keep
control over the step potential to ensure safety of passengers.
8 DC disconnectors should be provided in DC breakers in TSS for better
maintainability.
9 Energy Recovery: Provision of reversible substation for maximum regenerative
energy recovery may be explored.
10 Rectifiers: - 12 pulse or better with harmonics limits shall be used. The duty shall
be class-VI as per IEC 60146-1-1.
11 Bottom current collection system shall preferably be used for Third Rail Traction
System.
12 Bonding: Rail and track bonding shall be made at frequent intervals for keeping the
voltage drop at low levels. Generally, EN-50122-2 shall be followed for Electrical
safety in DC Traction.
13 ETS: Safety provisions as per NFPA 130, including the provisioning of Emergency
Tripping System (ETS) at different locations shall be followed.
14 Structure Earth conductor shall be preferably Aluminum (AAAC) bare conductor
and connected to pier and viaduct segment earth connections. Size of conductor shall
be based on detailed design.

6.2 E&M:
1. LV Panels –LV Panels being installed in Underground Stations shall be as per IEC-
61439 Part-1&2, IP-54 and Form-4b Type-5. Circuit Breakers used inside the LV
Panels shall be as per IEC-60947 standard. Busbar Rating & Switchgear Sizing shall
be as per Load and Fault Calculations.
2. Cables– There are two types of Cables being used at Underground Stations. Normal
FRLSZH cables and Fire Survival Cables. Normal FRLSZH cables being used at
underground Stations shall be as per BS-6724 and Fire-Survival Cables shall be as
per BS-7846 CWZ Category.
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 used in stations shall be of FRLS type or better.

3. Distribution Boards – Wall Mounted Distribution Boards (IP-54) shall be provided at

the station of Lighting, Advertisement, Power Socket, Signages etc. at the station.
4. Wiring & Conduiting – There are two types of Wires being used at Underground
Stations. Normal FRLSZH wires and Fire Survival wires. Normal Wires FRLSZH wires
being used at underground Stations shall be as per BS-50525-3-41 and Fire-Survival
Wires shall be as per BS-6387.
All Conduits being used at Elevated Stations shall be of GI.
5. Lighting System –
▪ All Lights being provided at Underground Stations shall be of LED Type for
Energy Efficiency.
▪ Lighting Control by the means of Occupancy Sensors for Manned Rooms &
equipment rooms shall be provided.
▪ Distribution of the Lighting shall be such that up to 50%(for underground) and
30% (for elevated or at grade) of the lighting is fed by UPS System with a back-
up of not less than 30mins in case of Power Supply Failure.
▪ Lux levels are recommended to be maintained at different places as per NBC
2016 (Part 8, Section 1, Table no. 4.) or latest.
▪ Use of ‘Day-light harvesting technology’ to be explored for elevated station and
efforts to be made for tapping it for underground stations by using ‘Optic fibre
channels’, where feasible.
▪ Lighting on elevated Via-duct may be provided for safe evacuation in
emergency cases. Metro may decide based on local requirements.
6. Uninterrupted Power Supply System –
▪ UPS System shall comprise of 2 UPS in parallel-redundant configuration for
the entire station.

▪ Preferred capacity would be of 20, 60 or 80 KVA (as per load requirements for
UG and Elevated stations) with 30 min back up to be provided.

▪ Batteries shall be Sealed Maintenance Free Type Valve Regulated Lead Acid.
UPS shall be as per IEC-62040 & Batteries shall be as per IEC-60896.
▪ Efforts may be made in future projects to provide common UPS for E&M and
S&T at stations (except Interlocking stations) to reduce number of equipment
at station especially in UG stations due to space constraints.
7. Earthing System – Earthing System of the Underground Stations shall be TN-S type.
The combined resistance value of Earthing System for Electrical Equipment shall be
less than 1 ohm and S&T Equipment shall be less than 0.5 ohms. Earthing system
shall be as per IEEE-80 and IS-3043. Galvanized Iron Earth Strip of adequate sizes
shall be provided for earthing of Equipment.
8. Bus Duct –
▪ Busduct shall be provided for Connection between Transformers and Main LV
Panels. The Busduct shall be Sandwiched Type with Copper Conductor as per
IEC-61439 Part-1&6 and should be IP-65.

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 ▪ Busduct shall also be provided for connection between DG Sets and LV Panel.
The Busduct shall be Sandwiched Type with Aluminium Conductor as per
IEC-61439 Part-1&6 and should be IP-67. In case the distance between DG
sets & LV panel is within 15 Mtrs, then suitable size Cables shall be used
instead of Bus ducts.
9. DG Set –
▪ DG Sets shall be as per ISO 8528 & BS 5514 and should also be compliant
with latest CPCB norms in terms of Emission and Noise Levels.

▪ To feed essential loads during supply failure, only one DG set at each station
shall be provided except metros having problem of prolonged power cuts.
10. Fire Suppression System
▪ Fire suppression System provided at Underground Stations is as per latest
versions of NFPA 130 (2017 or latest) or NBC (2016 or latest) Codes.
▪ There are two Fire Tanks provided at each underground station with a
capacity of 1 lakh litres each (50000 litres in elevated section). Water from
these Fire Tanks is pumped throughout the station with the help of Fire
Pumps located in the Ancillary Building.
▪ There are six Fire Pumps (3 pumps in elevated) Provided at each station viz.
Main Fire Pumps (1 Hydrant + 1 Sprinkler), Stand-by Fire Pumps (1 Hydrant +
1 Sprinkler) and Jockey Pumps (1 Hydrant + 1 Sprinkler). These pumps shall
be as per ISO 9906. However, the Fire Pumps & the Fire Tanks shall be
considered as per the NBC-2016 (or latest) and local regulations (as
applicable).
▪ Fire Hydrants are to be located as per NBC. Additionally, Sprinkler system is
provided in certain rooms like store etc. for automatic suppression of fire and
also under platform for under carriage fire.
▪ Automatic Clean Agent based fire suppression system is also provided for LV
Panels & Transformers.
▪ Fire Extinguishers of suitable type i.e. A, BC & ABC types are provided in each
Fire Hose Cabinet, Rooms and other areas.
Fire Alarm & Detection System:
▪ Fire Alarm & Detection System provided at UG stations is as per NFPA-130,
NFPA-72D or NBC.
▪ Fire Alarm & detection system provided at UG stations shall be addressable
type with Main Fire Alarm Control Panel and Graphics Computer located
inside the station control room.
▪ Various types of detectors viz. Multi-Sensor, Heat & Duct and devices viz.
Monitor Modules, Control Modules, Hooters, Manual Call Points shall be
provided throughout the entire station for detection and notification of Fire.
▪ Mimic and Repeater Panel shall be provided in the Firemen’s Staircase for use
by Fire Fighters.

6.3 Lifts & Escalators:

a) Escalators:
1. ‘Outline specifications’ as given in clause 4(b) above will be adopted for
procurement. (Preferably outside step chain link rollers will be used for heavy metros.)
2. Quantity assessment of Escalators shall be done as per broad guidelines detailed in
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3. ‘Comprehensive Maintenance Contract’ (CMC) for period of 15 years including DLP
period is recommended with OEM.
4. Escalators shall preferably have Remote Monitoring System with SMS Alert.
b) Lifts:
1. ‘Outline specifications’ as given in clause 3(b) will be adopted for procurement.
2. Lifts will preferably be equipped with features such as:
▪ Lifts shall preferably have Remote Monitoring System with SMS Alert.
▪ Seismic sensors -Primary wave
3. Quantity assessment shall be guided as per broad guidelines detailed in clause
3.1(C).
4. ‘Comprehensive Maintenance Contract’ (CMC) for period of 15 years including DLP
Period is recommended with OEM.
6.4 TVS & ECS:
a) TVS:
1. Tunnel ventilation fans (TVF) shall strictly comply NFPA 130/NBC 2016 (or latest)
provisions and guided by following Design Criteria:
• Tunnel Design Conditions
✓ Normal conditions: Max. 40°C Dry Bulb (DB)
✓ Congested conditions: Max. 50°C Dry Bulb (DB), that corresponds to
maximum condenser air intake temperature
✓ Minimum Fresh Air (In Station Public Area): 10% or 18 CMH/Person
• Design Fire size:
✓ The required air flow in the tunnel in the event of a train fire will be
determined according to the design fire size provided by the rolling stock
supplier.
• Emergency Condition: •
✓ Temperature rating for equipment exposed to high temperature during
emergency operations: 250°C for 2 hours
✓ Air velocity/Noise/Duct sizes: As given in clause 5(1.1).
✓ As far as possible, one train in one ventilation zone concept to be followed for
public safety. To have more trains, provision of mid shaft to be considered to
have separate ventilation zone.
2. TVF capacity of normally 80 cms, 90 cms & 120 cms to be used subject to final
validation of capacity by Simulation (SES/IDA tunnel) studies.
3. VFDs to be preferably provided on TVFs/TEF/VSF for energy saving

b) ECS:
1. External Design Conditions
▪ Outside ambient conditions are based upon ASHRAE-2009 recommended
design conditions for 1% criteria:
Inside Design Conditions
▪ Platform & Concourse: 27.0 °C (Max) Dry Bulb (DB), 55% RH
▪ Back of House rooms and S&T Equipment rooms: 24 (+1) °C and RH not
exceeding 60%
Water Cooled Chilled Water System
▪ For Under-Ground Metro Stations, Water Cooled Chilled water system will
be preferably used.

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 Air Cooled Chilled Water System
▪ For non-operational hours and in winter where very less air-conditioning
is required, Air cooled chilled water system shall be used.
ECS for Elevated Stations:
▪ The elevated metro stations are recommended to have Variable Refrigerant
Volume/ Flow (VRV/VRF) type of environment control system.
Ventilation of Plant rooms:
▪ For ventilation of system plant rooms such as ECS plant rooms, TVS plant
rooms, Chiller plant room, Pump room, ASS etc., proper ventilation or
local cooling will be provided based on load requirements.
2. Use of platform screen doors for UG stations is recommended for energy saving.
3. Normally, primary side pumps only to be provided in Chiller plant.
4. VFDs to be used in Chiller plants/pumps etc for energy saving.
5. Magnetic bearing chillers may be experimentally tried being maintenance free.

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 Annexure-I

SOLAR ENERGY PHILOSOPHY IN METRO

Metrorail systems use electrical energy extensively. To reduce carbon footprint, harnessing
of Solar Energy to meet energy requirements should be explored, based on difference in
grid tariff and solar tariff. In a typical metro system, SPV plants can be installed on Station
roofs, Depot roofs/sheds, Office buildings, Parking areas, Sub-station buildings and
Staff quarters etc.
Since, most of the metro systems are capital intensive and being developed through loans
from developmental banks of various countries, viz. JICA, AFD, ADB, KfW etc, Solar plants
should be put on RESCO model (Preferably) where the complete capital cost for installing
the plant will be borne by the Solar developer, the metro system shall provide only the
rooftops for installation and will purchase the energy generated by the plant at the rates
finalized through open tendering process.
The subsidy / central financial assistance being provided by MNRE, Govt. of India from
time to time, should be availed. At present, Achievement linked incentive are being
provided by MNRE.
• For MNRE assistance, solar plants should use solar panels made in India,
• Life of system must be specified as 25 years as per MNRE guidelines.
• Solar modules should be free from Potential Induced Degradation (PID) as per IEC
62804.
To promote deployment of solar plants, following actions may be taken: -
• Electrical panels shall have provision to connect solar power.
• During construction of roofs / sheds following features may be included to develop
“solar ready” roofs: -
• Life line/Walkways Ladders “Clip lock” type of sheets.
While commissioning the solar plant, following may be taken care of:
• Power Factor (PF) of solar system to be set in accordance with the load profile of the
connected system, so that the overall PF is within DISCOM permissible limits.
• Net metering may be registered with the concerned DISCOM as per local guidelines,
• Uni-directional meter of existing system to be replaced by a bi-directional meter,
where ever necessary.
• Solar Project may be got registered with UNFCC to avail the benefits of CDM.

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 Annexure-II

SUGGESTED COST REDUCTION / INNOVATIVE FEATURES

i. Power supply & Traction:

• In depot, contact wire size to be taken as 107 mm2 in place of 150 mm2.
• Judicious provision of Capacitor banks considering significant
contribution of capacitance by the 33 kV/25 kV cable/VFDs.
• Provision of regulated Tramway flexible OHE in depot except Test track and
entry/exit tracks which are provided with conventional regulated OHE.
• Building of RSS to be ‘Green Building’.
• Use of Synthetic insulators as a Techno commercial effective solution.
• An open access helps by ensuring regular power supply at competitive
rates and helps to meet renewable energy purchase obligation also.

ii. TVS & ECS:

• Use of VFDs for AHUs/TEF/Primary pumps etc
• Use of Magnetic Type Chillers in phased manner.
• Use of Combined SCADA for ECS/TVS.
• Sensors in fresh air intake shafts to prevent outside smoke intake.
• Sensors in tunnel to optimize running of OTE fans.
• Combining functions of OTE with SEF.

iii. E&M:
• Adoption of star rating power equipments, lighting fixtures, Pumps, Air
conditioners etc.
• Day Light harvesting using Optic fiber channel.

iv. Lift/Escalators:
• Remote monitoring on real time basis of Lifts/Escalators.

v. Misc.
• Experimental use of IoT (Internet of Things) for Condition based monitoring
of Electrical items & for energy saving.

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 Annexure-III
ROADMAP FOR PROMOTING INDIGENIZATION FOR ELECTRICAL ITEMS:
METRO RAILWAYS

[Ref: Public procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017 issued by DIPP dtd
15.06.17 and circulated by MoHUA vide letter K-14011/09/2014/UT-II/MRTS-Coord
dated 12th July 2017.]

Status of Indigenization
Sl.
Package (Local content: % of Remarks
No.
Contract cost)
1. Electrical & Local content is already Most of the E & M items (Cables/DG
Mechanical >50% sets/light-fittings/panels/UPS/Fire-
Systems fighting items) are being
manufactured locally in India.
2. Lifts and
Escalators
a. Lifts Local content is already 3 Firms (Johnson/OTIS/KONE)
>50% are already having
manufacturing units in India and
other 3 firms (Schindler/
Thyssen/ Fujitec) are setting up
units by 2019.
Further indigenization:
Items like Motors/Fire rated doors are
imported & can be indigenized
gradually in future contracts.
b. Escalators Presently heavy-duty Firms like Johnson have already set
Escalators are being up their factory and Schindler, OTIS &
imported. KONE are setting up factory in India
Local content is around 6 and plan to start Heavy duty
to 7 %. escalators manufacturing by the year
2018, 2020 & 2020 respectively.
Indigenization Plan:
Local content to be mandated as per
following plan in future contracts:
10% - By 2018 (Cladding, Oil Pumps,
lub. System etc.)
20% - By 2019 (Balustrade, Electrical
system)
40% - By 2020 (Step Chain, VVVF
Drives)
>50% - By 2021 (Trusses, Rollers)
3. TVS and ECS Local content > 50% is
feasible by tendering TVS &
ECS as one contract.
a. ECS Local content is already > Many reputed companies
50% (Daikin/Blue
It is around 65% and Star/Voltas/Kirloskar/Carrier/Climav
remaining 35% (Chiller, Fire enta/Waves etc) already have their
rated paints etc.) also can be plants in India and manufacturing
indigenized gradually. majority of the components of the ECS
systems, except few items like Chillers
and Fire rated paints.

Further indigenization: Items like

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 Water/air cooled Chillers are imported
& can be indigenized gradually in
future contracts in phased manner.
Sno. Package Status of Indigenization Remarks
(Local content: % of
Supply cost
b. TVS Presently most items MANY INTERNATIONAL MANUFA-
(TVF/OTE/Booster CTURERS (WITT & SON/ FLAKT
fans/Dampers etc) are WOOD/SYSTEM AIR/ZITRON/TLT)
imported. HAVE SET UP THEIR PLANTS IN
INDIA FOR TVF/BOOSTER
FANS/TEF ETC.
For TV damper/ Attenuator,
Ruskin/Trox have unit in India.
Indigenization Plan: Indigenization of
following key items can also be
gradually achieved in phased manner
as per following plan in future
contracts:
a. TVF: Minimum 75% to be
manufactured/assembled in
India from 2019.
b. Dampers (Other than TVF):
Minimum 75% to be
manufactured/assembled in
India.
4. Traction & a) 25 KV AC Systems: 1. 25 KV AC System
Power Supply Local content is already Most of the 25 KV AC traction system
>50% (for both ROCS as well items are locally manufactured in
as FOCS) India.

Further indigenization:
Few items in ROCS like Aluminum
Conductor Rail and its associated
fittings & 25 kV GIS are being
imported & can be indigenized
gradually in future contracts.

b) 750 V Third Rail 2. 750 V DC System

In ‘Third Rail component’ (excluding
system: *** RSS/ASS portion), most items are
Local content > 50% is
imported like 3rd Rail, High speed
feasible by tendering Third
circuit breakers & DC panels (NRP,
Rail and RSS /Aux power
OVPD, BY pass), Rectifier/Traction
supply system as one
systems, Traction Transformers,
contract.
SCMS (Stray Current Monitoring
systems), DC-33KV & 66KV Cables,
By pass panel etc.

Further indigenization:
3rd Rail and associate auxiliaries can
be indigenized gradually in future
contracts by respective metros.

NB***:

• For items that need to be indigenized in India over next few years, the local
manufactures to be permitted to use credentials of their parent company for next 3-
4 years so that they can develop indigenized product by technical
assistance/transfer of technology from parent company.

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c) List of Abbreviations:

ACB Air Circuit Breaker

BS British Standard
DLP Defects Liability Period
E&M Electrical & Mechanical
ECS Environmental Control System
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMU Electric Multiple Unit
EN Euro-Norm (European Standards)
FAT Factory Acceptance Test(s)
GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear
GS General Specification (this document)
HV High Voltage
IEC International Electro-Technical Commission
IP Ingress Protection
IS Indian Standards
ISO International Standards Organization
IoT Internet of Things
NBC National Building Code
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OCC Operations Control Centre
OCS Overhead Contact System (Rigid Conductor)
OHE Overhead Equipment
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
RAMS Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety
RESCO Renewable Energy Service Company
RMU Ring Main Unit
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
SAT Systems Acceptance Test(s)
SIL Safety Integrity Level
SRS System Requirement Specification
TVS Tunnel Ventilation System
UG Under Ground

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