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Underground Metro 11 to affect 2,200 trees: Report
Underground Metro 11 to affect 2,200 trees: Report

Time of India

time22-07-2025

  • General
  • Time of India

Underground Metro 11 to affect 2,200 trees: Report

Mumbai: The construction of Metro 11—stretching from Wadala to Gateway of India—is expected to impact 2,208 trees, which will either be cut or transplanted, according to the draft environmental impact assessment (EIA) report published by MMRCL. MMRCL officials said compensatory afforestation, transplantation and other mitigation measures will be undertaken as per statutory guidelines. Public feedback to the report has been sought by Aug 20. Spanning 17.5km, the fully underground corridor will have 14 stations. The only station above ground will be at Anik depot, which will also serve as the car depot for operations and maintenance. Despite being underground, the project necessitates above-ground structures such as station entry/exit points, ventilation shafts and ancillary buildings. The report said most trees are located at station sites and the depot. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The project has been designated as Category A, meaning it has the potential for significant environmental and social impacts. Although Metro projects do not require environmental clearance under India's 2006 EIA notification, the alignment passes through coastal regulation zone areas and will require the requisite nod. —Manthan K Mehta

Baton rounds fired at rioters in Ballymena as water cannon deployed in second day of disorder
Baton rounds fired at rioters in Ballymena as water cannon deployed in second day of disorder

Sunday World

time10-06-2025

  • Sunday World

Baton rounds fired at rioters in Ballymena as water cannon deployed in second day of disorder

At least four armoured vehicles have been deployed in the Clonavon area of the Co Antrim town as masked youths partake in the disorder A water cannon has been requested following the disorder A water cannon has been deployed to the scene (Photo: Kevin Scott) More than 10 baton rounds have been by police at rioters in Ballymena as violence has broken out for the second day. A water cannon has also arrived to the scene of the ongoing incident. At least four armoured vehicles have been deployed in the Clonavon area of the Co Antrim town as masked youths partake in the disorder. Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles are among the projectiles been thrown at the police. A PSNI spokesman said the incident has escalated to a 'serious disorder' and have advised the public to avoid the area. 'Police are currently dealing with serious disorder in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena this evening, Tuesday 10th June,' the spokesman said. A water cannon has been deployed to the scene (Photo: Kevin Scott) News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday June 10 "Members of the public should avoid the area. An update will be provided in due course.' Around 300 hundred protestors have also gathered in the area. It comes after a vigil was held over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Ballymena flared into a riot yesterday evening. Two teenage boys, both 14, were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault and have been jointly charged with the attempted oral rape of the girl on June 7. The public disorder on Monday evening resulted in 15 police officers suffering injuries with four homes in the area being set alight. A water cannon has been requested following the disorder Translink has also suspended bus services in several areas of Belfast due to protests, as police confirm they are currently 'monitoring' the situation across Northern Ireland. Services on the Shore Road in north Belfast remain at a standstill due to protestors blocking roadways along bus routes. Bus services along the Ravenhill Road between the east and south of the city have also been diverted towards the Ormeau Embankment due to ongoing demonstrations. Protestors had previously blocked roads at Carlisle Circus, but have since dispersed. It's understood a crowd of around 50 gathered at the area holding placards saying: 'Protect Our Children.' Protestors blocking the Shankill Road. Shankill Road bus services have since been restored the public transport operator said. A Translink spokesperson said: 'Metro 11 Shankill services have been restored. Shore road services currently suspended until further notice due to protests on the routes. 'Metro 6D services Diverted out and in via the Ormeau Road via the Embankment due to a protest on the Ravenhill Road.' A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of several protests across Northern Ireland this evening, Tuesday 10th June. Officers are in attendance and will continue to monitor the situation."

Translink suspends several bus services in parts of Belfast as police ‘monitor' protests
Translink suspends several bus services in parts of Belfast as police ‘monitor' protests

Belfast Telegraph

time10-06-2025

  • Belfast Telegraph

Translink suspends several bus services in parts of Belfast as police ‘monitor' protests

Services on the Shore Road in north Belfast remain at a standstill due to protestors blocking roadways along bus routes. Bus services along the Ravenhill Road between the east and south of the city have also been diverted towards the Ormeau Embankment due to ongoing demonstrations. Protestors had previously blocked roads at Carlisle Circus which have since dispersed. It's understood a crowd of around 50 gathered at the area holding placards saying: 'Protect Our Children.' Shankill Road bus services have since been restored the public transport operator said. A Translink spokesperson said: 'Metro 11 Shankill services have been restored. Shore road services currently suspended until further notice due to protests on the routes. 'Metro 6D services Diverted out and in via the Ormeau Road via the Embankment due to a protest on the Ravenhill Road.' A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of several protests across Northern Ireland this evening, Tuesday 10th June. Officers are in attendance and will continue to monitor the situation." News Catch Up - Tuesday 10th June The protests come after a vigil was held over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Ballymena yesterday. Two teenage boys, both 14, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been jointly charged with the attempted oral rape of the girl on June 7. However, violence following the vigil flared after masked thugs threw missiles at police officers and set alight several properties in the area.

Green zone in Thane may be deleted for Metro 4 car depot
Green zone in Thane may be deleted for Metro 4 car depot

Hindustan Times

time31-05-2025

  • General
  • Hindustan Times

Green zone in Thane may be deleted for Metro 4 car depot

MUMBAI: The state urban development department (UDD) plans to delete a green zone at Mogharpada in Thane, and change its use, to clear the way for a metro car shed to be built for Line 4. The 32-km-long metro corridor, one of the longest metro lines in Mumbai, will connect Wadala in Mumbai with Kasarvadavli in Thane. An elevated corridor with 32 stations, it is 80% complete. A notification issued on March 20 proposes to change the use of the 176-hectare (435 acres) plot from a green zone, which prohibits construction, to a metro car depot. Surplus land will be used by the Mumbai Metropolitan Development Authority (MMRDA) for residential/commercial purposes. The UDD has sought the mandatory suggestions and objections from the public, after which a final notification will be issued. Located near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and the arterial Ghodbunder Road in Thane, the land in question is owned by the state but has traditionally been used for cultivation by 167 lessees. The government is still working on a compensation package that is amenable to the lessees. The car shed in question was to be built in Owale in Thane but was shifted to Mogharpada in the wake of the massive protests that erupted when the Metro 3 yard was built in the Aarey forest a few years ago. Since a large number of trees would have had to be axed in Owale, and only a few in Mogharpada, the site was moved. Work on Metro 4 began without a car depot site. The line was to be operational in 2024 but the new deadline is 2026. Line 4 will provide interconnectivity with the Eastern Express Highway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, ongoing Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and Line 8 (Wadala to General Post Office). In the north, Metro 4 will be extended from Kasarvadavli to Gaimukh and will be called Line 4A. In the south, it will be extended from Wadala to General Post Office in South Mumbai, and will be called Metro 11. The Mogharpada car shed will service all these metro lines.

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line
Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

Hindustan Times

time06-05-2025

  • Business
  • Hindustan Times

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

MUMBAI: Mumbai will get its first underground rail line, if all goes according to plan. Taking a cue from the Mumbai metro, whose Line 3 is the city's first-ever underground transport corridor, the Central Railway (CR) hopes to tunnel underground to build its fifth and sixth lines between Parel/Currey Road and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CMST) in South Mumbai. The route in question covers Phase 2 of a project to build a fifth and sixth railway corridor along the Kurla-Parel-CSMT stretch of the CR's suburban system. Phase 2 is a 7.4-km line from Parel to CSMT. Phase 1, from Kurla to Parel, covers 10.1 km and is currently underway. Given the considerable challenges in land acquisition and rehabilitating project affected persons (PAPs) for mega projects like these, the railway believes tunnelling under the city would skirt these issues, making it a smoother ride. After all, if the Mumbai metro can do it, why not the railways, they argue. Nonetheless, it's an ambitious plan, and it's still in its early stages. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and Central Railway have met a few times but are yet to chalk out a plan for the proposed underground rail line. The outcome of technical feasibility studies will determine which agency will execute the project. Railway officials said the line would be 7.4 km long and built 20-25 metres under the overland railway tracks. Aligning with them, it would skirt buildings, roads and underground utilities, which typically pose a huge challenge to any underground project. 'We are still analysing the possibility of going underground between Parel and CSMT stations for the fifth and sixth rail lines, and the necessary studies will be undertaken before finalising it. We are preparing terms of reference for the process, and will appoint a consultant,' a senior railway official told HT. 'We will have to assess the availability of land for tunnel boring machines to enter/exit at CSMT and Parel, which will be identified during the study. Once underground, we can have alternative alignments to end the tunnel at the CSMT end,' he said. Two entry/exit points are being considered for the proposed tunnel at the CSMT end – one inside the terminus and the other near the terminus. In the first instance, the tunnel can enter/exit CSMT inside the terminus, next to the suburban railway corridor or close to the long-distance train platforms, whichever is feasible, the official said. As an alternative, an entry/exit point on the P D'Mello side of CSMT may be considered. Here, however, there are two likely challenges. The alignment of the proposed Metro 11 line, an underground metro corridor from Wadala to CSMT, would have to be taken into consideration. The Central Railway would also have to take into account the underground CSMT station of Metro 3. The tentative cost of the entire project (Phase 1 and 2) if the underground corridor is approved is pegged at ₹3,000 crore, almost three times the original cost, with only overland lines. When originally sanctioned in 2008, the estimated cost was ₹890.89 crore. It has since been revised to ₹1,337 crore.

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