Noida Metro

Noida Metro
Overview
Owner Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC)
Area served Greater Noida
Locale Noida and Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 1
Number of stations 22
Headquarters Block-III, Ganga Shopping Complex, Sector-29, Noida[1]
Website www.nmrcnoida.com
Operation
Operation will start 2018
Operator(s) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)[2]
Train length 4 coaches
Headway 5-10 minutes
Technical
System length 29.7 km (18.5 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Top speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
System map

The Noida Metro is an under-construction metro system connecting the twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India. The metro network consists of one colour-coded line, with a total length of 29.7 kilometres serving 22 stations. The system has a mix of at-grade and elevated stations using standard-gauge tracks. Services will operate daily with a headway varying between 5–10 minutes. The trains will be composed of four cars. The power input is supplied by 25kV AC (Single Phase 50 Hz). Trials started in January 2018, while the line is expected to be open for commercial service in October 2018.[3][4]

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) will build and operate the system. CRRC Nanjing Puzhen, a Chinese state-owned rolling stock manufacturer, is supplying the trains to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the corridor.[5]

History

The Uttar Pradesh government approved the construction of a 29.7 km (18.5 mi) metro line linking Noida with Greater Noida in October 2014. The government also appointed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as the turnkey consultant for the project. The line was estimated to cost Rs 5,064 crore. It will have 22 stations, of which 13 will be constructed at-grade while seven will be elevated. Two stations at Knowledge Park-I and sector Delta-1 in Greater Noida are planned for future expansion.[6]

The detailed project report (DPR) was prepared by the DMRC. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) was formed to implement the project.[7] According to the DPR, the line will begin at Noida City Centre in Sector 32, and head towards Greater Noida via stations in sectors 50, 51, 76, 101, 81, on the Dadri road, 83, 85, 137, 142, 143, 144, 147, 153 and sector 149 in Noida. It will enter Greater Noida through Knowledge Park-II and traverse Pari Chowk, Sector-Alpha 1 and 2, before terminating at Depot station proposed near recreational green, Knowledge Park-IV in Greater Noida. The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the project and forwarded the DPR to Government of India in October 2013. The Government of India and UP will each bear 20% of the costs and loans from external agencies would be taken to fund the rest 60% of the project. Twenty per cent funding from UP will be shared by Noida and Greater Noida Authorities, based on the length of track that passes through the two areas.[7]

The NMRC announced that the first line of the metro would be called the Aqua Line on 30 November 2016. Explaining the choice, NMRC managing director Santosh Yadav stated, "Aqua signifies an eco-friendly colour, which is what we want to portray."[8]

Timeline

  • Oct 2014: UP Government approves the metro project.[9]
  • Sep 2015: Work progress in around Sec-71, Noida.[10][11]
  • Nov 2015: 700 piles (pillar foundation) out of total 5000 has been made.[12]
  • Feb 2016: NMRC completes first phase of construction in a record time of eight months. At this rate, the corridor is expected to be operational publicly by May 2017.
  • March 2016: Noida Metro company holds its Board meeting on 10 March in Lucknow. The company's Chairperson Alok Ranjan who is Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh convened the meeting. Rama Raman, Chairperson of Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities who is NMRC's Managing Director and Saumya Srivastava, Executive Director were present.[13]
  • Feb 2017: 70% work completed.[14]
  • Mar 2017: Train trials to start by December 2017 and commercial operations by April 2018.[5]
  • June 2017: Commercial operations to start by April 2018.[15]
  • July 2017: 95% civil work of track and metro station completed, trial to start by year end.[16]
  • Aug 2017: Metro train trial to start by year end on 6-km track from Depot station to Knowledge Park station.[17]
  • Sep 2017: Commercial operations to start by April 2018.[18]
  • Oct 2017: 97% civil work done. All stations to be ready by October end.[19]
  • Nov 2017: Last girder was placed thus completing viaduct work for whole metro line.[20]
  • Dec 2017: Four Aqua Line coaches arrive from China, each costing INR 11 crores. Trial run to begin soon.[21][22]
  • Jan 2018: Limited trial run started on 1 km (0.62 mi) stretch.[3]
  • Mar 2018: Full-fledged trial run to start in April.[23]
  • Jun 2018: Trial runs going on from Gr Noida Depot to Noida Sector-148 slowly it will be extended to terminating station in Noida Sector-71. Line to fully operational by Dec-2018.[24]
  • Sep 2018: The metro to be opened for commercial run from October 2018.[25]

Network

The proposed 29.7-kilometre (18.5 mi) Aqua Line will have 21 stations.[26][27] The line will start from Noida sector 52 metro station and will run through sectors 50, 51 ,75 , 76, 78, 101, 81, 83, 85, 137, 142, 143, 144, 147, 149 and 153; after this it will enter Greater Noida and will go through Knowledge Park-II, Pari Chowk, Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 before terminating in Knowledge Park-IV. The entire route will be on elevated track.[28] This line will have an interchange station with the Delhi Metro at Sector 52 Noida station.[29]

All stations are equipped with platform screen doors.[30]

Noida-Greater Noida Metro
Aqua Line
 Noida Sector 52  Blue Line 
 Noida Sector 71
 Noida Sector 50
 Noida Sector 78
 Noida Sector 101
 Noida Sector 81
 Dadri Road
 Noida Sector 83
 Noida Sector 142
 Noida Sector 143
 Noida Sector 144
 Noida Sector 145
 Noida Sector 146
 Noida Sector 147
 Noida Sector 148
 Noida Sector 149
 Knowledge Park II
 Pari Chowk
 ALPHA 1
 DELTA 1
 GNIDA Office
 Depot
Aqua Line
# Station Name Total length in metres Interstation distance in metres Opening Connections Layout
EnglishHindi
1Noida Sector 52नोएडा सेक्टर ५२0.000450.0October 2018     Blue LineElevated
2Noida Sector 71नोएडा सेक्टर ७१1041.51041.5October 2018NoneElevated
3Noida Sector 50नोएडा सेक्टर ५०20951053.5October 2018NoneElevated
4Noida Sector 78नोएडा सेक्टर ७८3105.21010.2October 2018NoneElevated
5Noida Sector 101नोएडा सेक्टर १०१4228.91123.7October 2018NoneElevated
6Noida Sector 81नोएडा सेक्टर ८१5153.3924.4October 2018NoneElevated
7Dadri Roadदादरी रोड71301976.7October 2018NoneElevated
8Noida Sector 83नोएडा सेक्टर८३8279.41149.4October 2018NoneElevated
9Noida Sector 137नोएडा सेक्टर १३७9631.11351.7October 2018NoneElevated
10Noida Sector 142नोएडा सेक्टर १४२11279.11648.0October 2018NoneElevated
11Noida Sector 143नोएडा सेक्टर 1४३12500.61221.5October 2018NoneElevated
12Noida Sector 144नोएडा सेक्टर १४४13852.81352.2October 2018NoneElevated
13Noida Sector 145नोएडा सेक्टर १४५15084.11231.3October 2018NoneElevated
14Noida Sector 146नोएडा सेक्टर १५३16617.11533.0October 2018NoneElevated
15Noida Sector 147नोएडा सेक्टर १४७October 2018NoneElevated
16Noida Sector 148नोएडा सेक्टर १४८19910.63293.5October 2018NoneElevated
17Knowledge Park IIनॉलेज पार्कII222392328.4October 2018NoneElevated
18Pari Chowkपरी चौक24010.8921.8October 2018NoneElevated
19ALPHA 1एल्फा १25096.71085.9October 2018NoneElevated
20DELTA 1डेल्टा १27881.41855.8October 2018NoneElevated
21GNIDA Officeजीएनआईडीए कार्यालय27881.41855.8October 2018NoneElevated
22Depot Stationडिपो28806.7925.3October 2018NoneElevated

Infrastructure

Rolling stock

The metro uses lightweight rakes made of stainless steel and aluminium, manufactured by China's CRRC Corporation. Each train has a seating capacity of 186 and a standing capacity of 848, with total capacity of 1,034 passengers. Nineteen rakes with four coaches each, a total of 76 coaches, will operate of the Aqua Line. The cost of each coach is ₹4 crore (US$560,000). Trains are equipped with a passenger information system, a public address system and an emergency announcement system from the operation control centre.[30]

Power

All 21 stations, the train depot, and the NMRC offices will be powered by solar energy. The NMRC will install solar panels on the rooftops of all stations, footbridges, its main office building, the depot and parking lot boundary walls to generate an estimated 12 MW of solar power daily. The metro system will also be supplemented with conventional electricity, which will also be used as a back up. Trains will not be powered by solar power, and will instead use conventional power supply.[31]

City bus & Feeder bus

In the first phase, 50 AC CNG buses Low floor buses are being operated on 6 routes . Noida and Greater Noida authorities were given the responsibility of running the City Bus Service in the ratio of 70:30 to the Noida Metro Rail Corporation. Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) presented the assessment of requirement of buses on 27 routes by conducting survey for the city bus service and monitoring will be done by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. While one route will provide service as Metro feeder buses, two routes will cover intra city service, while one route will be for intra connectivity in Greater Noida city. Two routes have also been dedicated for connectivity between the cities of Noida and Greater Noida. The salient features of buses operated are as under:

1. All buses are Air conditioned buses propelled with BS-IV CNG fuel

2. Technical specification of buses compatible with Urban Bus Specification –II as published by MOUD Govt. of India

3. The entry floor height of the bus is 340 mm first of its kind in India

4. The bus has provision of Kneeling mechanism with manual ramp for specially abled persons

5. The bus is completely ITS equipped with PIS Boards and LED boards

6. CCTV have been fitted inside the bus for safety of passengers

Operations

Trains will operate at an average speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) with a headway of 5 minutes during peak hours, and 10 minutes during non-peak hours.[30]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us - Noida Metro Rail Corporation Ltd". www.nmrcnoida.com.
  2. ↑ "For 1 year, DMRC to operate Aqua Line - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 "You may be able to take a ride on Noida Metro in 3-4 months - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  4. ↑ "Aqua Line by October, focus now on last-mile connectivity". The Indian Express. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  5. 1 2 "Noida Metro speeds up work of 21 stations on Greater Noida line". 8 March 2017.
  6. ↑ "UP clears Metro to Greater Noida". The Times of India.
  7. 1 2 "Noida Metro Rail - Greater Noida". www.greaternoidaauthority.in.
  8. ↑ "Noida Metro to be Aqua line". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "UP clears Metro to Greater Noida - Times of India".
  10. ↑ TNN (3 September 2015). "Plan to ease busy stretches on Greater Noida Metro route". Times of India.
  11. ↑ Vandana Keelor (19 October 2015). "Noida Metro to be ready for trials by July '18: DMRC chief". Times of India.
  12. ↑ "Noida-Greater Noida Metro work progressing as per schedule". Nyoooz. 10 November 2015.
  13. ↑ "Noida Metro company to hold its Board meeting on March 10 in Lucknow - Times of India".
  14. ↑ "'Noida Metro is 70% complete' - Times of India".
  15. ↑ "अप्रैल, 2018 में शुरू हो जाएगी नोएडा मेट्रो".
  16. ↑ "Work on Noida metro 95% complete, NMRC looks to hire more staff". 5 July 2017.
  17. ↑ "Aqua Line Metro trials to begin by year-end - Times of India".
  18. ↑ "Greater Noida Metro: Here is how passengers can benefit". 18 September 2017.
  19. ↑ "First Noida-Greater Noida Metro train to arrive in December - Times of India".
  20. ↑ Reporter, Staff (8 November 2017). "DMRC completes viaduct on Noida-Greater Noida corridor" – via www.thehindu.com.
  21. ↑ "Noida gets metro coaches but test run faces delay". 14 December 2017.
  22. ↑ "First Aqua line train arrives from China - Times of India".
  23. ↑ NYOOOZ. "Power infra in place, Noida Metro trials to start in April - Noida NYOOOZ".
  24. ↑ https://www.hindi.nyoooz.com/news/noida/aqua-metro-paper-ticket-instead-of-tokens_243135/
  25. ↑ https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/delhi-connectivity-greater-noida-metro-acqua-line-start-october/story/282013.html
  26. ↑ "STATIONS BETWEEN NOIDA-GREATER NOIDA". noidametrorail.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016.
  27. ↑ Damini Nath. "Noida Metro Projects Still Off-Track". The Hindu.
  28. ↑ "Metro rail link between Noida and Greater Noida to be completed by 2017". India TV News.
  29. ↑ "Metro Network Phase I, II, III & NCR" (pdf). Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC). February 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-28.
  30. 1 2 3 "Noida Metro unveils first look of Aqua line trains - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  31. ↑ "Solar power to make Noida Metro India's greenest - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
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