Title: Design of Sustainability Strategies for Metro Rail Projects - a case study of Bangalore Metro

Table of Contents

Abstract

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Sustainability Constraints/ Challenges for Metro Projects

3.0 Design of sustainability strategies for case study Project

4.0 Institutionalization suggestions for implementation of strategies

6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

Abstract

Metro projects are in the process of redefining Indian transport infrastructure, and for this re-
definition, sustainability is crucial. Sustainability of these projects involves tangible benefits to be
passed on to commuters, ensuring their safety, and profitability to the operators. There are
constraints like difficulty of funding, need of imported technology and offshore equipment,
managing numerous stakeholders, difficulty of using proven designs for optimum constructability
etc. These challenges are being met through sustainability strategies. The strategies need to be
documented, institutionalized, and developed further, for reuse on forthcoming projects, albeit with
customized adoption, as resources become dearer and newer challenges appear in the tier two cities
where new metros are now planned.

The paper will present how strategies were designed on the case study project. The strategies cover
many project management knowledge area and processes and are developed for use during the full
project life cycle. These include suitable procurement contracts with effective clauses for
deliverables and stringent post- construction control, judicious use of schedules, shared allocation of
risk and responsibility, Design facilitating innovative construction and responding in real time to user
benefits; involvement and dialogue with user community, close coordination between city civic
agencies, independent safety assessment for installations and tests, phased introduction of new
technologies; future provisions of some services, Operation and Management issues of imported
equipment and technology transfer of imported technologies.

The recommended sustainability strategies will be of interest to the project practitioners and also to
the academics, for carrying out further research.

Key Words sustainability strategies, new Metro projects , commuter benefits, operator profitability
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1.0 Introduction and Methodology

The practice of Stakeholder Management by Project performing organisations is still quite vague and
informal, with a compliance oriented approach. Formalised Stakeholder Management is a growing
area of application on construction projects. But as this is acknowledged as one of the key factors for
project success, it needs separately designed systems to be used for different types of projects. For
infrastructure projects, design of these types of systems can adopt innovative engagement strategies
for some of the large number of stakeholders, who have conflicting needs over a long period. The
strategies are designed from the view of the Project Performing Team (Firm) as applied to external
stakeholders, especially for the case study, but otherwise many stakeholder relationships have been
discussed.

Design of such systems should be based on Stakeholder Theory and can be built around its different
elements. An informed interpretation of the processes recently put forward by PMBOK 5th edition [3] is
the approach taken. Since theory is new and research limited, industry experience can complement
the theory for development of an effective system. Continuous flexible implementation of strategies
will be an important part of such a system, aided by real time communication channels. This system
design covers recommendations for adoption and embedment into project performing organisations.

This paper takes up the ongoing Bangalore Metro Rail Project as a case study; identifying, analysing
and assessing the Stakeholders to devise suitable strategies for them, which not only keep them
engaged but elicits active participation and leverages their power and influence for clearing
roadblocks and ensuring project success. For infrastructure projects, many of the external
stakeholders concerns are about environmental aspects of the project, and so a separate treatment
has been given for this area. Thus this paper also addresses sustainable growth, which is an integral
part of successful infrastructure projects.

2.0 Sustainability Constraints/ Challenges for Metro Projects

2.1 Challenges for Funding –

Procurement of seed capital to get the project started is itself a big initial challenge. The initial
expenses are ------. The approval of the National and State governments and their commitment about
their share of the funding is needed for applying for the soft loans from the international funding
agencies. As per the current conditions, government funding will not be enough for a Metro rail
project, and international funding is indispensable. Such international funding agencies have their own
respective stringent conditions that will have to be fulfilled, for approval of disbursement of funds.

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The cash flow plan usually works in a way where the fund induction milestones are the end of each
commissioning, before the next phase of work is taken in hand. Of course, inside each phase, the
extra funding requirements will be there, due to change orders etc. These also will have to be catered
for, as per the requirements that will show up in the yearly or quarterly requirements.

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Vision

Metro will be the leader in maximizing sustainability efforts and its benefits to LA
County’s people, finances and environment

Mission – without compromising core mission of moving people efficiently and effectively.

The Agency should focus its sustainability efforts in two primary areas – 1) countrywide planning and
2) environmental compliance and services

 Plans and implements a countywide transportation system that increases mobility,

fosters walkable and livable communities, and minimizes greenhouse gas and
environmental impacts.

 Environmental Compliance and Services: Minimizes environmental impacts from the

design, construction, operation and maintenance of Metro’s facilities and operations.

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Metro’s Environmental Compliance and Services Department (ECSD) is focused on

minimizing the environmental, social, and financial impacts from the planning, design,
construction, operation and maintenance of the agency’s facilities and operations, as
well as procurement of its products and services.

The ECSD team is dedicated to the implementation of projects related to energy

conservation, efficient water use, recycling, waste minimization, improved fueling
operations, vehicle emissions reduction and more by considering the cost-effectiveness
and life cycle of impacted products, activities, and projects.

These projects fall under three main categories: Resource Management, Climate and
Environment.

India metro organiisations also need to have departments and give more importance to
Environmental Compliance, maybe put it in their mission statement

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Bendigo Metro Rail aims to deliver a commuter train service for Bendigo,
with an increased number of services running from Epsom, Eaglehawk and
Kangaroo Flat to Bendigo. The project aims to reduce local traffic and
allow people to commute to work and school via rail.

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The Victorian Government has committed $2 million towards the project
to support forecast population growth in Bendigo and surrounding areas.

A Community Consultative Taskforce and Technical Working Group have

been established to provide a recommendations report to the Minister for
Public Transport by 30 June 2015.

As Bendigo Metro Rail will be complemented by the bus network, a second

round of consultation on the Bendigo bus network will occur concurrently
with Bendigo Metro Rail consultation. The Bendigo bus network
consultation will commence with a stakeholder reference group, followed
by community consultation in late May. For more information on the
proposed bus network, visit the PTV website.

The City of Greater Bendigo is developing an integrated transport and

land use strategy (ITLUS) to plan for the city's growth and look at how to
move people, goods and services more efficiently and sustainably in the
future.

The Bendigo Metro Rail project aligns with the objectives of ITLUS which
includes increasing public transport patronage, encouraging alternatives
to car usage and facilitating urban renewal and development
opportunities around transport hubs and key centres of activity.

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Our modern metros: helping cities breathe

Rapidly increasing capacity is the biggest single challenge facing all mass transit operators today.
As major cities expand, so too does the demand for high capacity vehicles providing fast, efficient
and comfortable urban transport.

Efficient rail-bound mass transit systems have become a prerequisite for the sustainable
development of urban areas.

World’s leading metro provider

As the world’s leading metro manufacturer, we’re shaping the future of mass transit travel. Our
high tech, high capacity metros deliver rapid, reliable and cost-effective transport solutions around
the globe.

Over seven billion people use our metros every year in major cities like New York, Montréal,
London, Berlin, Shanghai and New Delhi.

Pioneering sustainable designs

Environmental sustainability lies at the heart of our design philosophy. We mix proven and
standardized components with the most advanced technologies and materials. This combination
ensures:

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  optimized train performance
 high reliability, safety and maintainability
 low energy consumption, noise levels and environmental impact
 operational savings

Our state-of-the-art MITRAC propulsion and control system enables smooth running, longer lifetime
and low lifecycle costs. It also provides the backbone for open and innovative IP-based control and
communication equipment

Flexible MOVIA strengthens your brand

Today’s market is characterized by a huge variety of technical and operational requirements. Our
flexible, modular metro designs can be customized to meet your needs and strengthen your brand.
It lowers operating costs and ensures easy maintenance and repair.

With their spacious modern interior and stylish exterior design, our MOVIA metros can be tailored
to local climate conditions and assembly production. They’re also fully accessible, with wide doors
and spacious gangways to facilitate rapid passenger flow.

Why choose MOVIA metros

 Proven technology: selection of standardized systems and components for enhanced

performance, from shorter lead times to high availability and predictable operating costs
 Completely modular: flexible adaptation to customer requirements as well as a wide
range of comfort levels
 Advanced train control technology TCMS: open and future proof backbone for
innovative control and communication technologies
 Customized design and interior layout: operators’ unique brands reinforced
 Modular assembly technology: adaptable to local assembly and production
requirements
 Environmentally friendly: use of latest propulsion technology with low energy
consumption, minimized noise levels and up to 90% recyclability

MOVIA metro is on the move

We’ve sold more than 4,000 MOVIA metro cars to date. Highlights include:

 Winning the contract to supply 410 subway cars to San Francisco and 300 subway cars to
New York City
 supplying 1,771 MOVIA vehicles to London Underground, currently the world’s biggest rail
system upgrade
 supplying 264 fully automated MOVIA vehicles for the Singapore Downtown Line
 supplying a total of 614 MOVIA metro cars for the Delhi Metro
 delivering our 1,500th metro car to China

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Project Data Sheets (PDS) contain summary information on the project or program.
Because the PDS is a work in progress, some information may not be included in its
initial version but will be added as it becomes available. Information about proposed
projects is tentative and indicative.

The Public Communications Policy (PCP) recognizes that transparency and

accountability are essential to development effectiveness. It establishes the
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disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to
be produced.

The Accountability Mechanism provides a forum where people adversely affected

by ADB-assisted projects can voice and seek solutions to their problems and report
alleged noncompliance of ADB's operational policies and procedures

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Ramanathan, M. and Kumar, J. (2012) Sustainable Approach to Underground Metro Rail

Structures for Longer Service Life. ICSDEC 2012: pp. 294-302.
doi: 10.1061/9780784412688.035

M. Ramanathan1; and J. Kalyan Kumar21Associate Director, AECOM Asia Co. Ltd.E-mail:

[email protected] Engineer, AECOM India Ltd.E-mail:
[email protected]

Owing to the surge in urban population, cities in developing countries need sustainable
transport system such as underground metro rail with a longer service life. This paper
discusses the various sustainable means involved during planning, design and construction of
these underground metro rail structures for achieving a longer service life. The transport
planning would include choosing the alignment, future ridership etc. Sustainable design
approach includes stringent limitations on crack width and deflection, adopting minimum
cement content, suitable concrete grade, appropriate fire rating, minimum cover and other
specifications in line with the environment the structure is exposed to. During construction,
sustainability shall be ensured through systematic construction methods and material testing,
monitoring through proper geotechnical instrumentation and non-destructive tests such as
sonic logging, inclinometers and crack meter tests. Post construction, the built structure shall
be checked for any defects such as grout loss, honeycombing, dry and wet cracks and suitably
rectified.

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Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail extension

This is a project built in partnership with the community. We
employed more than 2,000 people, most of them from the

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 Washington, D.C., area, and contracted with more than 200 local
businesses over the course of the project. —Larry Melton, Bechtel's
executive director for the project.

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Capital Metro's vision for the project is:

To boost Canberra's sustainable growth by changing and improving transport options, settlement patterns

and employment opportunities.

The objectives are set out below:

 Increase the mode share of public transport: Capital Metro will increase the use of public transport. The

main focus is to get people out of their cars and on to Capital Metro. A new, legible and easy to use service

will generate trips, particularly into the central retail and commercial precinct of Civic. To do this the service

needs to be safe, convenient, attractive, frequent, reliable, affordable and integrated with a modified bus

and pedestrian network. The bus services and light rail service will operate in an integrated way to deliver a

better all round service for customers.

 Optimise frequency and service reliability: Light rail on dedicated tracks is one of the most reliable

forms of public transport service. Capital Metro will provide commuters and other users with high levels of

on-time running.

 Affordable capital and operational costs: The service will be developed with financial prudence and

value for money outcomes for the ACT.

 Grow a more diversified Canberra economy: Capital Metro will be a direct and indirect stimulus to a

Canberra economy that needs to diversify its base to reduce the reliance on government administration

and defence. The service supports economic activity in many ways including:
o Supporting vital connections between people to stimulate business innovation.

o Attracting and retaining skilled workers, enterprising businesses and students with a world-class

transport service.
o Efficient access to services thereby boosting productivity.

o In addition, during construction the project will generate new direct and indirect jobs.

 Stimulate sustainable, urban re-development along the corridor: The Northbourne Avenue Corridor is

identified in the City Plan as an area for significant smart growth via re-development. Capital Metro is a

complementary project that supports higher density land use, which in turn increases patronage on the

service.

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 Increase social and economic participation: The service will provide greater opportunities for non-motor

vehicle owning people to access jobs, education, health services and other social activities.

 Revitalise the Northbourne Avenue corridor: The Northbourne Avenue Corridor is a gateway to

Canberra for residents entering the City or visitors entering from the north. Revitalisation will make it a

more active and socially connected precinct for all types of Canberrans and a fitting gateway to the nation's

capital. The Capital Metro will increase activity at ground level and boost the image of the City.

 Reduce carbon and other emissions: The additional passenger capacity and demand will replace trips

by motor vehicle and consequently reduce greenhouse emissions. In addition, other motor vehicle

emissions such as particulate matter, nitric oxides and carbon monoxide will also be reduced.

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Abstract:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) a government entity has been entrusted the responsibility
for implementation and subsequent operation of MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) in India’s capital
city- New Delhi; 15 years down the line, DMRC makes 2,700 trips per day carrying 1.6 million
passengers, who on an average travel a distance of 17 kilometres each. Notwithstanding the
contribution DMRC would make to the environment by being an accessible non-polluting mode of
transport for the public, the Corporation has been a trail-blazer of sort not only nationally (where it sets
benchmarks in project execution and operational performance for other MRTS in the country to
emulate) but also globally in sustainability .This profile details the efforts undertaken by the DMRC in
safeguarding the environment and minimising energy use since its inception. It is organized in two
parts; the first part describes various sustainable measures taken by DMRC, while the second part
describes DMRC’s efforts to secure carbon finance and suggests measures to enhance its
sustainability quotient.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 11

(has been downloaded)

Keywords: DMRC, Delhi Metro, Delhi MRTS, DMRC Sustainability Profile

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CORE VALUES
ABOUT US

ABOUT CMRL

CMRL VISION

CMRL MISSION

CMRL CORE VALUES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

FAQ

CONTACT US

DIRECTIONS

 Concern for customers:

We Commit to provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service for all categories of our clients and
customers

 Integrity:

We commit to be transparent and fair in our transactions with all our clients

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  Sustainability:

We commit to base our decisions on principles of sustainability (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink)
towards reducing green house emissions

 Responsibility:

We commit to honour the trust reposed in us by the public by managing CMRL resources financial and non-
financial with the highest degree of responsibility

 Creativity & Innovation:

We commit to strive together as a team to continuously to develop and deploy creativity, innovation and
technology to add value to our customers and other stakeholders

 Punctuality:

We Commit to render prompt service to our customers and instil a culture of punctuality in all aspects of our
business.

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Metro and other guided urban transit

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project is a land mark in the portfolio of L&T IDPL and it is bound redefine mobility in
the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. This project which financially closed at INR.16,375 crores is
being implemented by L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited - a Special Purpose Vehicle formed by L&T IDPL.

Increasing Importance of the secondary and tertiary sector in the Economy has led to an acceleration of
urbanization in India (around 31% of the overall population is urban as per census 2011). Efficient Transit is a
vital link in ensuring productivity and sustainability of Urban Areas as engines of Economic growth. The nation is
moving ahead in this direction with various policy, legal and fiscal initiatives –National Urban Transit Policy,
Common Mobility Card, Common Metro Act, assistance for Project preparation, VGF for transit projects etc. to
name a few. However Mass Transit solutions require investments that are generally beyond the Fiscal capacity of
the states in India.

L&T IDPL is scouting for well - structured projects in this space and is forging alliances with players of repute in
this area – covering a spectrum of capacities such Design, Operations and Maintenance and sourcing of key
systems. We will also seek to leverage the capacities of our parent company (Larsen & Toubro Limited) in
construction of Railways, Metro and Mono Rail Systems.

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Qatar needed to upgrade its infrastructure in order to attract businesses to the region and prepare for the 2022

FIFA World Cup. The country had a modern highway system, but no rail network. Qatar approved construction of

the Qatar Integrated Railway Project, encompassing four metro lines, a people-mover system, light rail, high-

speed rail and mixed-traffic lines.

The broad goals of the Qatar Rail Development Program are to deliver a world class, environmentally friendly,

safe and reliable rail network for Qatar, and support the "Qatar 2030 Vision" for achieving the highest economic,

social and environmental development standards for the Qatar community through a sustainable urban

development plan.

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