BACKGROUND

� The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has entrusted City and Industrial

Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO) to plan and create

environment friendly, model urban settlement with full-fledged physical and

social infrastructure to meet residential, commercial and industrial needs of

population at present and in the years to come. To boost the earlier

development, a rail based transport was suggested in the 80s and Mass Rapid

Transportation master plan was prepared with six suburban corridor routes

as under:

Sr. No. Corridor Length Status

i Mankhurd - Belapur - Panvel 29 km Completed

ii Thane - Turbhe - Nerul / Vashi 20 km Completed

iii Nerul - Seawoods - Uran 27 km In Progress

iv Panvel - Ulwe - Uran 32 km Under Planning

v Ring Railway around CBD 15 km Under Planning

vi Mansarovar - Taloja 11 km Metro Alternative

Out of these, first two are completed and the third one is in progress.

Meanwhile, it was found that land use in the Navi Mumbai area has changed

to a large extent due to the proposed SEZ and Navi Mumbai International

Airport. Hence, CIDCO decided to review the master plan for

transportation connectivity.

� Feasibility study work was entrusted to DMRC. After studying the various

modes of transports such as Monorail, Bus, etc., the consultant proposed

connectivity by Metro Rail System due to various merits on account of it

being energy efficient, pollution free and occupying less land space as

compared to other modes of transport. The passenger carrying capacity of

medium Metro Rails System can be up to 35000 PHPDT (Peak Hour Per

Direction Traffic) whereas Monorail system is suitable up to 20000 PHPDT.

Hence, Metro rail System was preferred for Navi Mumbai.

� The consultants proposed six metro corridors in Navi Mumbai, out of these

Uran-Ranjanpada-Nerul and Ranjanpada-Kharkopar-Seawoods which were

considered as metro corridors have now been decided to be suburban

corridors. Since Navi Mumbai International Airport is approved, need was

felt to review the Master Plan of Navi Mumbai’s connectivity. The

consultancy contract was awarded to LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. to

review the Master Plan and suggest new airport connectivity for Mumbai by

various means of transport. LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. have

recommended I: Mankhurd to Panvel and II: Sewree-Kharkopar-NMIA as

Metro rail corridor.

Based upon DMRC and LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltds. recommedations,

following Five Metro Rail Corridors have been finalized for development in phases.

Sr. No. Corridor Length Phases

i CBD Belapur-Taloje-Khandeshwar-NMIA 23.40 km I

ii. Mankhurd-Panvel 32 km II

iii. Sewree-Kharkopar- NMIA (MTHL) 22 km II

iv Dighe - Turbhe - Belapur 20 km III

v Vashi - Ghansoli - Mahape 9 km III

Total 106.40 km

CBD Belapur-Pendhar-Khandeshwar-Navi Mumbai International Airport Corridor

� The study recommended that rail based MRT corridor of Belapur-Khandeshwar-Proposed Airport

is the only potentially developable corridor at present. It was further recommended by DMRC to

take up Metro Rail Project from Belapur to Pendhar in the 1st stage, MIDC to Khandeshwar as

2nd stage and interlink between Pendhar and MIDC in 3rd stage due to the following reasons:

i. The area is developing and Metro will boost the development and will fetch additional premium

on land price (which may supplement a part of the construction cost).

ii. This is alternative to Mansarovar - Taloja suburban line. The suburban alignment is away from

the human settlement and the proposed Metro is passing through the settlement to serve the

occupants.

iii. Proposed ridership is adequate to make the project viable for operation.

� Maharashtra Government has authorized CIDCO as MRT system administration Implementing

Agency under Indian Tramway Act 1886 for implementation of Belapur-Pendhar-Kalamboli-

Khandeshwar Metro Rail Project on September 30, 2010.

Project cost details for CBD Belapur-Taloje-Khandeshwar Corridor

� CBD Belapur-Pendhar-Kalamboli-Khandeshwar Corridor is recommended by DMRC to be

executed in three stages as given below

i. Stage - I: Line No. 1 from Belapur to Pendhar (11.10 km). The cost of the project will be

approximately ` 1,985 crores.

ii. Stage - II: Line No. 2 from Khandeshwar to Taloje MIDC (8.35 km). The cost of the project

will be approximately ` 1,509 crores.

iii. Stage - III: Line No. 3 from Interconnection of Line - I & II (2.00 km). The cost of the project

will be approximately ` 574* crores. * This cost is tentative and subject to change as per site feasibility.

The above work of Corridor 1 is expected to be completed in 5 years, along with the completion of

1st Phase of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and is proposed to be extended upto NMIA.

Details of proposed Metro Stations

Interstation Distances

Name of Station Interstation Cumulative Remark

Distance

Line I - CBD Belapur to Pendhar, No. of stations - 11

CBD Belapur Terminal 0.06 km 0.06 Suburban Railway connectivity

Sector 7, CBD Belapur 0.71 km 0.77

CIDCO Science Park, Kharghar 1.27 km 2.04

Utsav Chowk, Kharghar 1.37 km 3.41 Suburban Railway Connectivity

through Skywalk

Sector 11, Kharghar 0.71 km 4.12

Sector 14, Kharghar 1.00 km 5.12

Central Park, Kharghar 1.00 km 6.12

Pethapada , Kharghar 1.32 km 7.44

Sector 34, Kharghar 1.23 km 8.67

Panchanand 1.48 km 10.15 Rly. Stn. Connectivity

Pendhar Terminal 0.95 km 11.10

Total for Line 1 11.10 km 11.10 11 Stations

Line II - Khandeshwar to Taloje station, No. of stations-8

Khandeshwar 0.10 km 0.10 Suburban Railway connectivity

Sector - 10, Kamothe 0.99 km 1.09

Sector - 2E, Kalamboli 1.01 km 2.10

Sector - 13, Kalamboli 0.77 km 2.87

Sector - 7E, Kalamboli 1.63 km 4.50

Kasadi 1.15 km 5.65

MIDC Station 1 1.20 km 6.85

MIDC Station 2 1.50 km 8.35

Total 8.35 km 8.35 8 Stations

Line III - Pendhar to MIDC Taloje, No. of station - 1

Name of Station Interstation Cumulative Remark

Distance

Two corridors shall be 2.00 km 2.00 1 Station

joined together by a link

Total length of Corridor 1 21.45 km 21.45 20 Stations

Technical Parameters of Line-1 (Belapur to Pendhar)

Items Proposed Parameters

Gauge Standard Gauge width (1,435 mm)

Capacity in year 2014 11,250 passengers per hour with 4 Coach

train at 8 minutes frequency

Capacity as on 2021 27,000 passengers per hour with 6 Coach

train at 5 minutes frequency

Traction System 25 kv AC by Overhead Equipment

Signalling System Continuous Automatic Train Control System

(Automatic Train operation with central control)

Total carrying capacity

4 Car Train 1500 (Seating-200, Standing-1300)

6 Car Train 2250 (Seating-300, Standing-1,950)

Maximum Train Length

4 / 6 Car Train Set 91.4 / 135.4 m

Coach Body Stainless Steel

Coach Dimension Height - 4.05 m and

Width - 3.20 m

Maximum Operating

Speed 85 kmph

Schedule Speed 32 kmph

Completion Period 3 years

Consultants

i. For preparing Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Detailed Project Report

ii. General Consultant The Louis Berger Group, Inc. USA

(Consortium Lead Member)

Main Components of Metro Rail System

� Viaducts: The viaduct will be box type segmental girder. The viaduct

will be on single central pier of width 1.5 m spaced at an average distance

of 30 mts c/c and the top out-to-out width of viaduct will be 10.40 m.

� Stations: Total 11 nos. of Elevated stations including 2 nos. of Terminal

Stations at Belapur and Pendhar Station will be 140 m X 22 m,

concourse height at 5.5 m and platform height at 12 m (approx).

Stations will have passenger amenities and other sub-system for

Train control and operation.

� Depot cum Workshop for Rolling Stock: A major Depot for

Line 1 & Line 2 is planned near Panchanand in approx. 20 Ha.

land. The Metro rakes will be parked (Stabled) during

Non-Operational period of the corridor. The Depot has

Operational Control Center (OCC), Administrative Building

and Training Center and other schedule maintenance facilities.

The Scheduled Inspection and Periodic, Preventive and

Breakdown Maintenance will be carried out in the Depot.

� Rolling Stock: The proposed Rolling Stock is a Medium Rail

Vehicle with 3.2 m width, 4.05 m height and longitudinal sitting

arrangement to maximise the capacity. The initial composition

of the train (Year 2014) is 4 Car Train (Driving Trailer Car +

Motor Car + Motor Car + Driving Trailer Car) and in the Year

2021 it has been proposed for a

6 Car Train (Driving Trailer Car +

Motor Car + Motor Car +

Trailer Car + Motor Car +

Driving Trailer Car)

considering increase in

traffic demand. Each

coach will be approx.

22 m long.

� Traction: The power

to the Train shall be

fed through 25 kv AC

Overhead Current

collection system. There

will be 2 nos. of Receiving

Sub-Station (Traction Sub-

Station & Auxiliary Main Sub-

Station) along the Metro route for

catering to the total traction and non-traction loads.

The load requirement up to year 2031 is estimated to be

20 MVA (7.5 MVA for traction and 12.5 MVA for non-traction).

� Signalling: The signalling system is a Continuous Automatic Train

Control System comprising of automatic train protection, automatic

train operation and automatic train supervision.

� Telecommunication: The telecommunication system comprises of Radio system, Close

Circuit TV, Public Announcement (PA), Public Information Display System (PIDS),

Telephone, etc.

� Automatic Fare Collection: Automatic Fare Collection will be a Closed System with

automatic gates at all the stations. For single journey smart tokens and multiple journeys,

stored value smart cards have been proposed.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The Belapur-Taloje-Khandeshwar Corridor Metro Rail project will be executed mostly with

CIDCO funds. Commercial utilization of land by way of (leasing/renting) will be done at

four stations and depot locations. About 50 Hectares has been earmarked for this purpose.

For operation and maintenance, fund would be generated from advertisement, rental of

commercial premises and ticket sales.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

For operation and maintenance of the Metro, it is proposed to form a Special Purpose Vehicle

(SPV) in due course.

� Fare Structure

It is proposed to charge double the bus fare being charged by NMMT / BEST or at par

with Mumbai Metro. The fares are proposed to be escalated by 11% after every 3 years.

Present Implementation Status of Line - 1

The ground breaking ceremony was performed at the hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt.

of Maharashtra on 1st May, 2011. Viaduct contractors have established Casting yard, RMC

Plant, etc. The foundation works have been started and the Piers shall be coming up shortly.

Status of various other work packages is as given below:

Progress of Different Work Packages

Package Description of Works Scope of Estimated Cost

Work (in crs. INR)

Civil Works

CA 1 Viaduct from Belapur 4.34 km 159

to Kharghar Sect.14 length

CA 2 Viaduct from Kharghar 4.91 km 146

Sect.14 to Pendhar length

CA12 Station no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 6 stations 160

CA13 Station no. 7, 8 , 9, 10 & 11 5 stations 132

Package Depot (Civil works + 220

Viaduct + E&M general)

System Rolling Stock, Traction & Power 800

Work Supply, Signaling, Telecom & AFC,

Track Work, Depot and Station Equipment