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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Design rejig for Purple Line's IIM-C extn to aid N-S link
Kolkata: The Purple Line Metro extension to IIM-Calcutta is undergoing significant design modifications following the appointment of new consultants, considering the proposed linking of this corridor with the Blue Line (North-South Metro). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now STUP Consultants, the newly-appointed engineering and project delivery firm, recommended replacing single piers with portal piers (two-legged pillars) for the viaduct construction to ensure a stronger foundation. This structural modification anticipates the future Metro line that will connect IIM-Calcutta station to Diamond Park, eventually linking to the North-South Metro's Tollygunge station via Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital. RVNL has submitted a proposal before the Railway Board to connect the Purple Line with the Blue Line (North-South Metro) through the IIM-C to Diamond Park route, continuing to Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital and terminating at Tollygunge station. "The project's revised design reflects long-term planning for the city's expanding Metro system, ensuring structural compatibility with future line integrations while maintaining efficient public transportation access from the southern suburbs to the central business district (CBD)," a Railways official said. RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd), the railways-owned company implementing the Purple Line, is revising its bidding documents for the 1.6 km Joka to IIM-C section to accommodate these changes. The immediate focus remains on finalising contracts for the elevated 1.6 km stretch, which includes constructing a Metro station around 100 m from the IIM-C campus on DH Road.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Spring Street Bridge delayed opening disappoints Montgomery County neighbors
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () – The Spring Street Bridge closed and went under construction last June. The new bridge was scheduled to be finished in January, then that date got moved back to spring and summer. The project is part of construction for the Purple Line, and officials said work won't be finished until next year. Purple Line enters dynamic testing phase in Maryland, launch set for 2027 Neighbors who live in the area say they're just ready for the work to be done. 'I mean, I wasn't surprised because I follow it pretty closely and I have a background in the field,' Webb Smedley said. Ken Morris said he was not surprised either. 'Actually, the way it's been going. Disappointed, but not at all surprised really,' Morris said. Neither Smedley nor Morris were shocked to hear that construction for the new Spring Street Bridge in Silver Spring is being extended through the remainder of the year. Both said they've had to endure a lot with the work that's already been taking place since last June. 'There's a lot of noise and sometimes at night, which I'm not thrilled about,' Morris said. 'It affects how we drive; it affects how we walk. It has a lot of effects on our lives that's for sure,' Smedley said. DC bars allowed to be open 24 hours for WorldPride, FIFA matches Neighbors said one of the biggest problems they've dealt with since the bridge closed is the increased volume of traffic coming through their neighborhood. One neighbor even made a sign to voice their frustration about it. Morris and Smedley said, despite the delays and the issues, they're 100% behind the new bridge being built. 'The Spring Street Bridge had reached the end of its lifespan,' Smedley said. 'It was starting to fall apart, so we're glad to have that infrastructure replaced.' Morris said he knows it's an important project. 'I fully support it. It's just in the short-to-medium term, it's a little difficult, but the pain is probably worth it.' Florida Congressman introduces bill to rename Metro 'WMAGA', 'Trump Train' DC News Now reached out to the Purple Line officials for comment on the extension but did not hear back in time for publication. There's no exact timeframe listed for when the bridge will be complete. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India Today
7 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw avoids Bengaluru traffic with Namma Metro, shares her review
Billionaire entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw ditched her car and hopped on the Namma Metro this week, all to outsmart Bengaluru's the founder of Biocon, surprised many on Tuesday when she chose the metro over her usual commute. Taking the Purple Line from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha, Kiran said the journey was quick and wasn't travelling alone either. Shaw was accompanied by her friend Jennifer Erich, whom she described as the 'Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil'. advertisement Erich currently serves as a Geoscience Manager at ExxonMobil's Bengaluru Technology Centre. The two seemed to have made the most of the metro experience, and yes, photos were her thoughts on X, Kiran wrote, 'Took the Purple Line from Whitefield to Vidhana with my Namma Metro friend Jennifer Erich, the Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil. Such a quick way to avoid traffic. Great ride. Thanks, BMRCL.'Take a look at the post here: Jennifer reacted with equal enthusiasm, writing, 'So happy to be your Metro Mentor!! Thanks so much for joining me at my office today.'Currently, the Namma Metro network has two operational lines, Purple and Green, and is run by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture between the Centre and the Karnataka Mazumdar-Shaw's metro moment comes after a similar instance last year when real estate mogul Niranjan Hiranandani took the Mumbai local train to avoid traffic and save InMust Watch
Time of India
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
‘Metro Mentor' moment: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw ditches car, hops on Bengaluru Metro with Exxon Mobil's ‘Iron Lady'; calls ride ‘quick way to avoid traffic'
Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw swapped her car for Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line, traveling from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha to dodge the city's notorious traffic. BENGALURU: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw left her luxury wheels behind on Tuesday to board the Namma Metro Purple Line. The ride, which she took from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha, was part of her attempt to sidestep the city's infamous traffic snarls—and it seems to have worked. In a post on social media platform X, Shaw described the journey as a 'great ride' and gave a shout-out to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the smooth experience. Accompanying her on the trip was Jennifer Erich, who she fondly referred to as her 'Namma Metro friend' and the 'Iron Lady at Exxon Mobil.' 'Took the Purple Line from Whitefield to Vidhana with my Namma Metro friend @jennifer_erich, the Iron Lady of Exxon Mobil. Such a quick way to avoid traffic. Great ride. Thanks @OfficialBMRCL,' Shaw posted. 'So happy to be your Metro Mentor' Erich replied: 'So happy to be your Metro Mentor!! Thanks so much for joining me at my office today.' The post quickly caught the attention of netizens, with many praising Shaw for leading by example. "Great! A society's progress is measured when the Elite and powerful Like you take public transport for travel. Really commendable and exemplary" wrote one user. Another added,'A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich use public transportation.- Gustavo Petro'
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Kolkata's first Metro ring ready except for 366m stretch at Chingrighata
KOLKATA: Metro Railway is eager to ring the city with the Orange, Green and Blue lines, Metro GM P Uday Kumar Reddy said on Friday. He expressed hope that the Chingrighata impasse would end soon and the last 366m of the Orange line would be bridged to complete the ring, with three interchanges at Esplanade, New Garia and Salt Lake Sector V. A passenger travelling from Esplanade or further and heading south on the Blue Line can disembark at New Garia and switch to the Orange Line. While this line is currently operational till Ruby intersection, once the gap in the viaduct at Chingrighata is bridged, it will enable the passenger to travel to Sector V. There, the passenger can switch to the Green Line and travel back to Esplanade, once the small stretch between Sealdah and Esplanade is commissioned. Efforts are on to create another ring by linking the Purple Line from Joka to the Blue Line at Esplanade and Tollygunge. Later, commuters can avail of a larger ring when the Yellow Line from Noapara allows a Blue Line passenger from New Garia to travel to the airport. There, the passenger can switch to the Orange Line and travel back to New Garia. Reddy said the commissioning of the East-West Metro's last 2.6km leg between Sealdah and Esplanade is taking time because Metro is complying with the observations made by the commission of railway safety (CRS). The nodal authority for mandatory safety nod for any new Metro line in India cleared the Esplanade-Sealdah section on April 28 with observations on signalling, fire safety, and other systems. Once complete, the entire 16km East-West Metro - from Sector V to Howrah Maidan - will be operational. CRS may inspect the upcoming Airport line at the end of this month, the GM said at the inauguration of passenger amenities, like electronic lockers, at East-West Metro's Howrah station, and unveiling a massaging chair in the North-South Line's Esplanade station. Commuters will be able to hire these lockers to store luggage. The lockers will be available in other Metro stations soon. "Kolkata Metro is adding passenger facilities every day. The North-South Metro carries around 7 lakh passengers every day. When the entire East-West Metro is functional, the daily passenger count of North-South Metro will be more than 10 lakh," said Reddy. Asked about land hurdles at Chingrighata for Orange Line and Kidderpore for Purple Line, the GM said, "We are liaising with the state. Hope the sites are available soon. The people will benefit immensely when the Orange Line reaches Sector V, using the interface to switch to the Green Line." Girder-launching to bridge the last 366m of the Orange Line has been stuck at Chingrighata crossing since Feb 2. Implementing agency RVNL has sought two weekend nights to launch the last two spans of 28m and 34m over the crossing. The remaining 304m viaduct will pass through the eastern drainage channel and Sukantanagar, and no traffic block will be needed for girder-launching ab-ove these areas, officials said. RV-NL also needs land at Alipore Bodyguard Lines for the undergrou-nd Kidderpore station. Construction of the other three underground stations for Purple Line is on. Metro Railway is also trying to open the Yellow Line's Noapara-Airport section this year. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
