Mumbai - Hub of Mass Transportation system

Greater Mumbai, the financial capital of India is the heart of commercial and trade activities of the country. Mumbai has always had the distinction and advantage of a high modal share (88%) in favor of a public mass transport system. The role of existing Suburban Rail Services is extremely important in the life of people of Greater Mumbai. The system carries about 6 million passengers every day. The BEST provides feeder services to the many station going passengers, to complete their journey. Due to the city’s geographical constraint, the road and rail infrastructure development could not keep the pace with the growing demand for last 4-5 decades.

Present traffic scenario

• 11 million people travel daily by Public Transport. (Rail- 48% , Bus- 44% & Private Vehicles - 8% ).
• Inadequate road network is slowing down the traffic causing chronic road congestion & Environmental pollution.
• Suburban rail traffic increased by 6 times while the capacity increased by only 2.3 times.
• 4500 passengers travel per train against the carrying capacity of 1750 resulting an unbearable overcrowding.
• Vehicular growth Increased from 61,000 to over 1.02 Million in the last four decades.

MRTS – Mass Rapid Transit System

N e e d for MRTS

• Existing suburban systems under extreme pressure
• Existing bus system’s role limited to providing feeder services to railways.
• Bus system alone cannot meet the future demand
• Constraints to expand the existing road network capacity
• The Road & Rail improvements not adequate for future demand
• Many pockets in Island city and suburbs not served by rail based mass system.
• Environmental deterioration due to growth in road traffic

W h y MRTS ?

Mass transit system is required as …

• ...it has high-capacity
• ...it is fast
• ...it is environment-friendly
• ...it is financially viable and economical
• ...and is attractive to the commuters

A d v a n t a g e s of MRTS

• Carries same amount of traffic as 6 lane bus or 26 lane Private cars (Either way).
• Reliable, Comfortable and Safe
• Reduces time by 50-75% as compared to road
• No Air pollution and less noise levels
• Energy efficient; Consumes 1/5th Energy per road passenger km.
• Occupies no road space if underground and only about 2m width of road if elevated

Project Inception

The Government of Maharashtra (GOM) through MMRDA, in order to improve the traffic and transportation scenario in Mumbai and to cater to the future travel needs in the next 2-3 decades has been exploring the viability of various alternative Mass Transit systems which are efficient, economically viable, environment friendly etc. In this context, a detailed feasibility study was carried out under the Indo-German Technical Co-operation by entrusting the consultancy work to TEWET in association with DE-Consult & TCS, during 1997-2000. The study recommended a mass transit corridor from Andheri to Ghatkopar as potentially bankable and economically viable, after examining a number of alternative corridors and alignments. This study was updated by MMRDA in May 2004. In the mean time, DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) prepared the master plan for Mumbai metro, wherein they have recommended to extend Andheri-Ghatkopar section to Versova as part of the master plan and identified as priority corridor for implementation. The GOM declared the project as ‘public vital infrastructure project’ and designated MMRDA as Project Implementation Agency (PIA). This is the first MRTS project in India being implemented on Public Private Partnership (PPP) format.

Mumbai Metro

Master Plan

Main objective is to provide a rail based mass transit connectivity to people within an approach distance of 1 to 2 K.m ; to serve the areas not connected by existing Suburban Rail System;

To provide proper interchange facilities for connectivity to neighbouring areas like Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai – Virar etc.

Phase I (2006 – 2011)
Versova - Andheri – Ghatkopar	- 11.07 Km
Colaba - Bandra – Charkop	- 38.24 Km
Bandra - Kurla – Mankhurd	- 13.37 Km
Total	- 62.68 Km
Phase II (2011 – 2016)
Charkop - Dahisar	- 7.5 Km
Ghatkopar – Mulund	- 12.4 Km
Phase III ( 2016 – 2021)
BKC - Kanjur Marg via Airport	- 19.5 Km
Andheri(E) - Dahisar(E)	- 18 Km
Hutatma Chowk – Ghatkopar	- 21.8 Km
Sewri – Prabhadevi	- 3.5 Km
Total Length	146.5 km
Total Cost	Rs 19,525 Cr

Versova – Andheri - Ghatkopar Corridor

Significance

• Provides East-West rail based connectivity to Central and Western suburbs
• Facilitates smooth and efficient interchange between suburban rail system and MRT System at Andheri and Ghatkopar stations
• Reduces the journey time from 71 minutes to 21 minutes, between Versova and Ghatkopar
• Provides rail based access to the MIDC, SEEPZ and commercial developments

Salient features :

1.	Route length -	11.07 km
2.	Elevated alignment-	100 %
3.	Maximum gradient-	4.0%
4.	Minimum curvature -	100 m
5.	Minimum Ground Clearance -	5.5 m
6.	No. of stations -	12
7.	Platform Length -	135 m
8.	Car Depot -	D.N Nagar
9.	Length of coach -	22 m.
10.	Width of coach -	3.2 m.

The versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor map is attached separately in the Executive summary of MRTS along Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar, in “wht’s new?” section of MMRDA website.

Stations

MRT Station Locations

Versova - D.N. Nagar - Azad Nagar – Andheri – WEH – Chakala - Airport Road - Marol Naka – Sakinaka - Subhash Nagar - Asalpha Road – Ghatkopar

Salient Features :

• All stations are elevated.
• All stations will have good interchange facilities with other modes of transport
• All stations are of side platform configuration.
• All the stations will have platforms at an average height of 12 to 13 m, concourse will be provided at an intermediate level which has ticketing and other facilities.
• All stations will be provided with escalators for accessing concourse and platform levels.
• Stations will be provided with automatic fare collection system and will be access controlled.
• Lifts & other facilities have been provided for physically challenged

Car depot

Depot Facilities include-

Stabling Routine maintenance Periodic maintenance Workshop Offices and storage

Versova Car Depot (Area 13.8 ha)

Technical Details

Salient Features of System Technology

Passenger Security and Information System

Traction - 25 Kv Ac OHE Cab signaling with Automatic Train Protection. Rolling Stock with all advanced features Train control With Driver Ticketing system - Automatic Collection Train Composition – Four/Six Coaches No. of Classes - Single Class Environment - Air Conditioned Max. Speed - 80 kmph Average Speed - 33 kmph Acceleration - 1.0 m/sec2 Deceleration - 1.2 m/sec2. Frequency (2009)- 4 min ,(2031)- 3 min. Carrying Capacity/rake -1500 Pax. System Capacity – 60,000 pphd Total Journey Time 21 min Approx

The passenger security and information system would manage the MRTS passenger related functions. Operation Control Centre (OCC) To supervise the passenger areas and trains, To provide visual information to passengers and at stations. To provide one way communication from Operation Control Centre to the passengers at stations through Public Announcement (PA) system. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System monitoring the stations and emergency call points on the stations. Dynamic visual displays and loudspeakers. CCTV cameras, loudspeakers, and information displays will be provided.

Ridership Forecast

Exhaustive data has been collected from primary and secondary sources and compiled. This data has been used in developing transport demand model to forecast future travel demand for the horizon years 2011,2021,2031. In the present study, the MRT rider ship has been assessed considering the impact of road improvements proposed under Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP) and other committed projects.

Total Passenger Boarding

Year	Daily Rider ship	Hourly Rider ship
2009	4,75,046	38004
2011	5,13,338	41067
2021	6,64,703	53176
2031	8,82,533	70603

Mumbai Metro Rail Project Versova –Andheri –Ghatkopar Corridor

Project Implementation

The Project will be implemented on Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) basis through Public Private Partnership (PPP) . A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed by MMRDA & Mumbai Metro- one consortium led by M/s Reliance Energy.
Project Cost	Rs 2,356 cr
Capital Contribution	Rs 650 cr
Debt Equity Ratio	70:30
Construction Period	2006-09
Commencement of Operations	2009-10

Charkop – Bandra -Mankhurd corridor

Salient Features

1.	Gauge (Nominal)				1435mm
2.	Route Length (between  dead ends) Elevated				31.87 Km
3.	Number of stations Elevated				27 Nos.
4.	Traffic Forecast
		2011		2021	2031
	Daily Boarding (lakhs)	12.75		18.77	22.16
	PKM (Lakhs)	95.3		139.8	164.7
	Average trip length	7.5		7.4	7.4
5.	Designed speed			80 kmph
6.	Traction Power Supply
	a) Traction system voltage			25 KV ac
	b) Current Collection			Over Head Catenary
	c) Sub Station			1 No. (Mankhurd) 1 No. Common with VAG Corridor
7.	Rolling Stock
	a) 3.20 m wide & 22mts length modern rolling stock with   stainless steel body
	b) Axle load			15 t
	c) Seating arrangement			Longitudinal
	d) Capacity of 4 coach unit			1178 Passenger
8.	Maintenance Facilities
	Maintenance Depot			Charkop & Mankhurd
9.	Signalling, Telecommunication and Train Control
	a) Type of signaling		Cab signaling and continuous automatic train control with Automatic Train Protection (ATP).
	b) Telecommunication		i)   Integrated System with Fibre Optic cable.  SCADA, Train Radio, PA system etc. ii)  Train information system, Control telephones and Centralised Clock System.
10.	Fare Collection		Automatic Fare Collection system with BOM and POM, Smart card etc.
11.	Construction Methodology
	Elevated viaduct consisting prestressed concrete “Box” shaped Girders on Single pier with pile/Open foundations.
12.	Total estimated cost		Rs. 6192 Crores
13.	Financial Indices of MRTS Phase-I Network with this corridor
	a) EIRR		18.64%
	b) FIRR		7.39%

Present status

Govt. of Maharashtra, approved the project vide GR dated 14th November 2006.  The notice for pre-qualification was issued on  January 18, 2007. 32 firms purchased RFQ. The Pre-Qualification conference was held on March, 15, 2007.  8 consortia submitted Pre-Qualification application on due date ie. By June 11, 2007. Evaluation exercise is in progress.

Status of Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Corridor

Mumbai One Private Limited (MMOPL) a Special Puropose Vehicle has been incorporated in December 2006, including Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Reliance Energy Limited (REL) and Veolia Transport, France to implement 11.5 Kms. Of elevated  Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) along Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) Corridor on BOOT/PPP format. The SPV is now fully functional. The cost of this corridor is Rs.2356 Crores with capital contribution or Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs.650 Crores to provided by GOM/GOI.

1. The following preliminary works have been completed by SPV.
   1. Detailed Topographic Survey along the entire alignment.
   2. Geo-Technical investigations.
   3. Mapping of the underground utilities along the corridor.
   4. Condition surveys of the adjacent buildings.
2. The details of the utilities have been sent to the respective agencies asking for their cost estimates so that the work orders could be placed for further necessary action in the matter. The joint survey with all the agencies has also been completed.
3. The EOI for short listing of construction companies for the civil works, supply of rolling stock, track work and Automatic Fare Collection System for the project have been invited and short listing process is in progress.
4. The process for appointment of Engineering and Project Management Consultancy (EPMC) has been completed and consortium of M/s Systra & Parsons Brinkhoff has been appointed as the EMP Consultants.
5. M/s Louis Berger Inc. in Association with RITES Limited have been appointed as “Independent Engineer”
6. The Notification for acquiring the land in D.N.Nagar for the car shed has been issued by State Government on February 6, 2007. Further action is in progress.
7. The draft Notification under Tramway Act was issued in October, 2006. The objections received from the public have been scrutinized, public hearing was conducted by Hon. Minister of state for Urban Development on 3rd, 4th & 5th  July, 2007. The final notification will be issued by the State Government shortly.
8. The State Support Agreement has been finalized by the State Government and executed with SPV.
9. The Concession Agreement and the Shareholder Agreement has been signed on March 7, 2007.
10. The tendering process for all the systems of MRTS project including Line works, track works, electrical works, signaling & telecommunications. AFC systems etc is in progress.

The proposal for the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) was submitted on the Department of Economic Affairs in June, 2006. After furnishing all requisite information, presentation was made by MMRDA  to the Empowered Institution on 10th October, 2006. The Empowered Committee after considering all the facts of the case certified that the project qualifies for the grant of VGF but did not sanction the same as bidding process was initiated prior to issue of Guidelines by the Department of Economic Affairs and they subsequently recommended that the project could be considered for financial assistance by Ministry of Urban Development under their own VGF scheme or under JNNURM. The necessary details have also been furnished to Ministry of Urban Development and their final approval is still awaited.

Status of Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Corridor

After approval of the Govt. of Maharashtra, the proposal was sent to Department of Economic Affairs in November, 2006 for in-principle approval before initiating bidding process as per their guidelines. The presentation was also made to the Empowered Institution on 22nd January, 2007. The Empowered Institution  has accorded in principle approval for initiating the process of pre-qualification on February 7, 2007. The notice for pre-qualification issued in all leading daily newspaper on January 18, 2007. 32 firms have purchased RFQ. The pre-qualification conference was held on March 15, 2007. 8 consortia submitted pre-qualification application on due date i.e. by June 11, 2007. Prequalification is in progress. M/s Rites are assisting MMRDA in pre-qualification process.

Status of Colaba-Bandra Corridor

As per the direction of the State Government, M/s DMRC have been asked to check feasibility of extending underground section from Mahalaxmi to Bandra. The DPR has been submitted by consultants recently. Considering the huge cost involved for this corridor, the State Government has forwarded the proposal for inclusion in Rolling Plant for JBIC funding.

The scheduled project construction period is from 2007 – 2011.