d Gurgaon Metro News: A big update has arrived for the people waiting for the metro in Old Gurgaon, Haryana, near Delhi. Work on the Old Gurgaon Metro project is ongoing. According to sources, this metro will be similar to a fast train. Let us know about this in more detail –
Yashlok Singh, Gurgaon: Work on the Old Gurgaon Metro project is ongoing. According to sources, this metro will be similar to a fast train. Gurgaon Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) is trying to raise funds from German financial institution KFW for the purchase of rolling stock, i.e. metro coaches. speaking terms. German representatives are in Gurgaon, collecting information about the project and checking every point. According to the information, at the first stage it is planned to purchase 28 trains of three cars each.
Capable of carrying from 757 to 978 passengers per train.
The rolling stock is considered the most important in the metro project. Passenger capacity, operational efficiency and travel experience largely depend on this. Trains will run on rapid transit lines along the proposed corridor. The initial unit will consist of three coaches. If necessary, these trains can be expanded to six cars. According to the DPR, the three-car train will be able to carry from 757 to 978 passengers. The six-car train will accommodate between 1,576 and 2,040 people.
Efforts to start operations on time
The rolling stock will be equipped with modern technology. The length of each car will be 19.9 meters, width โ 2.8 meters. The car bodies will be made of aluminum, which will reduce weight and increase energy efficiency. A regenerative braking system will be installed, thanks to which the energy obtained during braking can be reused. The rolling stock procurement process is expected to gain momentum following the completion of financing negotiations between GMRL and KFW. GMRL is making efforts to commence operations of the first phase of the train within the stipulated time frame.
The whole process will take time
According to information, the entire process will take time as GMRL will announce the tender only after the financial agreement is signed by both countries. Pre-tender meetings were also held with other companies including BEML.
About the authorSujit UpadhyaySujit Upadhyay is the Chief Digital Content Producer at Navbharat Times (Digital). In April 2020, he joined Navbharat Times, the digital wing of the Times of India Group. Sujeet Upadhyay is responsible for NBT Digital as a key member in other states (Punjab, Haryana, Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal and North Eastern states). During his more than 15-year journalism career, he has covered many important events. He has taken on the important responsibility of the UP team for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Throughout his career, Sujeet Upadhyay has worked in the reporting department of print and digital media. The branches of other states (Punjab, Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal and north-eastern states) worked with great responsibility during the assembly elections. Journalistic Experience: Sujit Upadhyay’s journalistic career began in September 2010 with the prestigious national Hindi newspaper Hindustan, Dehradun. After this, he worked at Dainik Jagran, Dehradun from February 2011 to May 2012. Here he gained important experience in reporting along with the City and Garhwal department. From June 2012 to March 2013, he was associated with Aaj Samaj, Ambala. Here he worked at a desk in Chandigarh along with a desk in Haryana. After this, he joined Hindustan, Bareilly in April 2013. He worked here until January 2018. After working in print media for so long, he turned to digital media. He joined Zee Media in February 2018. Here he first worked at Zee News and then at India.com. After this, he has been associated with Navbharat Times since April 2020. Expertise: Sujit Upadhyay covers topics related to North-Eastern and Southern states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab-Haryana, Himachal. In addition to the politics and crime of these states, he controls current affairs. Education: Sujit Upadhyay hails from Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh and graduated from VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. After this, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna completed his Master’s degree in Mass Communication from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.… read more