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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... i
List of Tables ........................................................................................................................ iii
List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... iii
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Background ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Project Description.................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................... 8
1.4. Study Area .............................................................................................................. 8
1.5. Scope and Limitations ........................................................................................... 10
2. Literature Review ......................................................................................................... 11
2.1. Identification of Rail projects for Commuter Travel in National Capital Region and Delhi – March 2000 ............................................................................................... 11
2.2. Detailed Techno-Economic Feasibility Study for Integrated Rail cum Bus Transit (IRBT) Corridors- January 2003 .............................................................................. 15
2.3. Integrated Transportation Plan for National Capital Region (draft report) ............. 18
2.4. Review of the Development Plans of important towns on the Corridor ................. 19
2.4.1 Gurgaon – Manesar Urban Complex Development Plan – 2021 ..................... 19
2.4.2 Rewari Draft Development Plan - 2021 .......................................................... 20
2.4.3 Master Plan Bhiwadi – 2011 ........................................................................... 21
2.4.4 Master Plan for Alwar 1988-2001 (extended for 2011)................................... 22
3. Methodology ............................................................................................................... 24
3.1. List of Tasks as per the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by NCR Planning Board .. 24
3.2. Deliverables .......................................................................................................... 27
3.3. Overall Methodology ............................................................................................ 27
3.4. Reconnaissance, Review of Earlier Studies & Secondary Data Collection ............... 29
3.5. Traffic Field Surveys & Transport Demand Forecast .............................................. 29
3.6. Selection of Alignment .......................................................................................... 31
3.7. Detailed Field Investigations ................................................................................. 31
3.8. System Specifications and O&M Plan .................................................................... 32
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3.9. Station Planning and Intermodal Integration ......................................................... 33
3.10. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA and SIA) .............................. 34
3.11. Project Costing and Economic & Financial Analysis ............................................ 34
3.12. Implementation Mechanism .............................................................................. 36
3.13. Work Program ................................................................................................... 36
4. Issues for Consideration of the Client ........................................................................... 38
4.1. Changes suggested in the deliverables: ................................................................. 38
4.2. Assistance required from the Client ...................................................................... 38
5. Progress So far and Next Steps ..................................................................................... 41
5.1. Primary Surveys .................................................................................................... 41
5.2. Secondary Data Collection .................................................................................... 43
5.3. Next Steps ............................................................................................................. 44
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List of Tables
Table No.
Title Page No.
1.1 Railway Stations on Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Section 9
2.1 (a) Proposed Rail Network Development Plan in Delhi 12
2.1 (b) Proposed Rail Network Development Plan in NCR 13
2.2 Gurgaon-Manesar Complex - Proposed land use 2021 19
2.3 Proposed Land Use of Rewari - 2021 20
2.4 Land Use of Bhiwadi - 1991 21
2.5 Proposed Land use of Alwar – 2001 (2011) 22
3.1 List of deliverables to be submitted to the Client as per the TOR 27
5.1 List of locations for carrying out traffic surveys 42
5.2 Location for interviews of public transport users 43
List of Figures
Figure No
Title Page No.
1.1 Constituent areas of NCR 2
1.2 Road network within NCR 4
1.3 Rail network within NCR 5
2.1 Propose rail network development plan 14
2.2 Proposed IRBT Corridors 17
3.1 Study Methodology 28
3.2 Work Plan for the study 37
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1. Introduction
1.1. Background
The National Capital Region (NCR) is a planning region comprising the entire National
Capital Territory of Delhi and the parts of the neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan. With the total area of the region as 33,578 km2
(12,965 sq mi), it is one of the world's largest urban agglomerations.
The constituent areas of the NCR are given below:
(i) National Capital Territory (NCT) Delhi (4.4 per cent of NCR area);
(ii) Haryana Sub-region – Faridabad, Gurgaon, Rohtak, Sonepat, Rewari, Jhajjar,
Mewat and Panipat districts of Haryana (40.0 per cent of NCR area);
(iii) Rajasthan Sub-region – Alwar district of Rajasthan (23.3 per cent of NCR
area);
(iv) Uttar Pradesh Sub-region – Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar,
Bulandshahar and Baghpat districts of UP (32.3 per cent of NCR area)
The map of the constituent areas of NCR is given at Figure 1.1.
The total population of the region was about 37.1 million (2001). As per the Regional
Plan 2021 (RP21), it is estimated to grow to 48.6 million by 2011 and 64.1 million by
2021. Thus the region has not only very high concentration of the people but is also
a fast growing economic hub.
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Figure 1.1 Constituent areas of NCR
G U R G A O N
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F A R I D A B A B
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A L W A R
R O H T A K
S O N I P A T
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The central core of the NCR i.e. NCT Delhi has been experiencing rapid and explosive
growth in terms of population. The population has increased from 9.3 million in 1991
to 13.7 million in 2001. It is estimated that it will grow to 23 million by the year 2021.
This rapid growth of population is coupled with high growth in economic activities
and therefore transport demand is also increasing. The public transport system is
inadequate to cater to the increased demand and consequently, there has been an
explosive growth of private vehicle population in Delhi. This has led to the
congestion on the roads, which in turn has led to high consumption of fossil fuel and
consequent increase in environment pollution.
The road network in Delhi essentially exhibits “Radial Corridor” pattern. There are
nine corridors which form vital network system of transport in the region. It
comprises national highways, state highways, major and other district roads. The
primary NH system of five roads converges into Delhi (NH-1, 2, 8, 10 & 24) and two
(NH-58 & 91) at the Ghaziabad. One State Highway (SH 14) also converges at Delhi.
Other NHs i.e. NH 71, NH 71-A, NH 93 and NH 119 and State Highways also serve in
strengthening the regional road network.
The road network of the region is shown at Figure 1.2.
The rail network in NCR shows the similar “Radial Corridor” pattern with eight Broad
Gauge railway lines converging towards Delhi. The rail network has two special
identified lines known as the Goods Avoiding Line (GAL) and Delhi Avoiding Line
(DAL). The GAL provides a direct entry into New Delhi from Ghaziabad avoiding Delhi
Railway Station, The DAL provides a direct entry into the Delhi - Ambala section from
Tughlaqabad.
The rail network of NCR is shown at Figure 1.3.
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G H A Z I A B A D
B U L A N D S H A H R
J H A J J A R
G U R G A O N
F A R I D A B A B
R E W A R I
A L W A R
R O H T A K
S O N I P A T
P A N I P A T
D E L H I
M E E R U T B A G H P A T
M E W A T
H A R Y A N A
R A J A S T H A N
NATIONAL HIGHWAYSTATE HIGHWAYOTHER ROADSNCR BOUNDARYSTATE BOUNDARYDISTRICT BOUNDARYTOWNSRIVERS
NETWORK OF ROADS WITHIN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
MEERUT
PANIPAT
FARIDABAD
GHAZIABADDELHI
GURGAON
REWARI
JHAJJAR
ALWAR
Kakor
Bilaspur
KaroraAhmadgarh
Pahasu
Arnia
Sikandarpur
Jahangirpur
RAJGARH
MalakherSariskaNationalPark
Baleta
Sariska
AkbarpurMahwa
Maujpur
Buntoli
Garh
Lachhmangarh
Ramgarh
Milkapur
Bagar Meo
Jamwa RamgarhSanctuary
Partapgarh
Thana GaziNangalBani
BaraudMandawar
Harsauli
Gunta
Tatarpur
Jindoli
Hajipur
Ghasoli
Mubarikpur
Bahadurpur
Kishangarh Bas
Shahbach
Bhindusi
Fatehabad TIJARA
Kot Qasim
Tapukrah
Dharuhera
Taoru
Nuh
Malab
Bhadas
Nagina
Sakras Punahana
HODAL
PALWAL
Hathin
Ghasera Mandkaula
Manpur
Kot
Mohana
AsaotiRS
RAI
Raoh
FirozpurJhirka
Nauganva
BAGHPAT
BULANDSHAHR
ROHTAK
Dibai
NH-8
NH-10
NH-71
SONIPAT
NOIDA
NH-1
NH-2
NH-91
NH-24
NH-58
NH-119
NH-71B
NH-71A
Bamnikhera
GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR
Pinangwan
NH-71
Dankaur RS
Wair RS
NH-5
8
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NH-8
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Figure 1.3 Rail network within NCR
MEERUT
PANIPAT
FARIDABAD
GHAZIABADDELHI
GURGAON
REWARI
JHAJJAR
ALWAR
BAGHPAT
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The Regional Plan 2021 prepared by NCR Planning Board highlighted the need for
better integrated connectivity and accessibility in the region through development of
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) which would connect NCT Delhi with the rest
of the region on lines of an earlier study titled “Identification of Rail Projects for
commuter travel in National Capital Region and Delhi” which was commissioned by
Northern Railways. The main aim of the study was to wean away the commuters
from road based system to an optimal multimodal mass transport system. The study
recommended twenty eight railway projects for commuter travel in NCT Delhi and
National Capital Region to be implemented in three phases. The estimated cost of
phase I was Rs. 58 billion (1998 prices). The study also recommended to integrate
these corridors with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) network and road
based mass transport system. This report has been reviewed in the literature review
section.
In 2001, NCR Planning Board identified three corridors for the implementation of
“Integrated Rail cum Bus Transit (IRBT) System” on priority. These three corridors
are:
a) Shahdara-Ghaziabad (14.92 km),
b) Sahibabad-Minto Bridge (17.36 km),
c) Trinagar-Gurgaon (30.53 km)
A detailed techno-economic feasibility study for these corridors was taken up. The
study for Trinagar-Gurgaon corridor has been reviewed in literature review section.
Another study was commissioned by NCR Planning Board to prepare an “Integrated
Transportation Plan for National Capital Region”. The draft report of the study
identified the following eight Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors to be
implemented in NCR for the movement of commuters.
1. Delhi – Sonipat - Panipat
2. Delhi – Loni - Baghpat
3. Delhi – Ghaziabad - Meerut
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4. Ghaziabad - Hapur
5. Ghaziabad - Bulandshahr
6. Delhi – Faridabad - Palwal
7. Delhi – Gurgaon - Rewari
8. Delhi – Rohtak
This report has also been reviewed in literature review section.
NCR Planning Board has now decided to implement RRTS on the following three
corridors on priority.
1 Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar
2 Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat and
3 Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
The Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India vide its letter no. K-
14011/03/2010-UT dated 28 January 2010 has accorded the approval to award the
consultancy for preparation of feasibility report and detailed project report of Delhi-
Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Corridor to Urban Mass Transit Company Ltd. (UMTC).
In the meeting of the sub-committee to the Task Force constituted by Secretary
(Urban Development) on RRTS for NCR held on 19th February 2010, the modalities of
carrying out the work were finalised and it was decided that NCR Planning Board will
issue the letter of award to UMTC.
NCR Planning Board issued the letter of award to UMTC on 11th March 2010 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between NCR Planning Board and UMTC was signed on
23rd March 2010.
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1.2. Project Description
The Project involves preparation of Feasibility Study and the Detailed Project Report
for Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar corridor of Regional Rail Transit System (RRTS).
1.3. Objectives of the Study
To prepare a Feasibility Study as well as Detailed Project Report for the
Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar RRTS corridor
To carry out the suitable professional training and capacity building Program
for 10 professionals to be nominated by NCR Planning Board
1.4. Study Area
The corridor will cover the following areas:
Part of NCT of Delhi
Gurgaon & Pataudi Tehsils of District Gurgaon, and Rewari & Bawal Tehsils of
District Rewari in Haryana; and
Kishangarh & Alwar Tehsils of District Alwar in Rajasthan
The project corridor is broadly expected to follow the existing railway alignment with
suitable deviations to capture the prospective traffic.
Table 1.1 lists the name of existing railway stations and their chainages
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Table 1.1: Railway Stations on Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Section
S. No. Name of Station KM from Delhi Jn. 1. New Delhi 3.14
2. Delhi Jn. 0.00
3. Delhi Sarai Rohilla 4.56
4. Patel Nagar 7.77
5. Delhi Cantt 14.21
6. Palam 17.70
7. Shahabad Mohammadpur 21.23
8. Bijwasan 24.22
9. Gurgaon 31.11 10. Basai Dhankot 35.34
11. Garhi Harsaru Jn. 40.85
12. Patli 49.21 13. Jataula Jauri Sampka 56.18
14. Pataudi Road 61.16
15. Inchhapuri 65.45 16. Khalilpur 71.24
17. Kumbhas Mundhali Halt 75.69
18. Rewari Jn. 82.48 19. Anaj Mandi 84.38
20. Karnawas 90.37
21. Bharawas 92.39
22. Bawal 97.40
23. Majri Nangal 104.35
24. Ajarka 110.33 25. Khanpur Ahir 116.48
26. Harsauli 121.83
27. Khairthal 129.96 28. Ghatla 136.92
29. Parisal 143.16 30. Alwar 156.69
Note: There is a 11.27 km long single line Branch Line from Garhi Harsaru Jn. (S. No. 11) to Farrukhnagar (11.27 km), which is currently under conversion from Metre Gauge to Broad Gauge. This branch line operates under One Engine Only System.
Thus the total centre to centre distance between Alwar and Delhi Jn. along the
existing alignment, is 156.69 km and that up to New Delhi station it is 159.83 km.
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1.5. Scope and Limitations
The study will be carried out for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar corridor, the
tentative length of which is 158 km. The study will be based on the primary data
which will be collected through the following primary surveys
1 Traffic Surveys
2 Topographic Surveys
3 Geo-Technical Surveys
In addition to these surveys, secondary data will be collected by UMTC from the NCR
Planning Board, Ministry of Railways, the State Governments of Haryana and
Rajasthan and National Highway Authority of India.
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2. Literature Review
UMTC has carried out a brief literature review of some of the relevant studies
undertaken in the recent past. This is followed by the review of the proposals of the
Development Plans for the towns which fall on the existing railway alignment.
2.1. Identification of Rail projects for Commuter Travel in National
Capital Region and Delhi – March 2000
NCR was conceived to develop selected settlements outside Delhi in order to diffuse
pressure on Delhi. An adequate and efficient Mass Transit System within Delhi and
its connection to settlement in NCR is one of the major tools to achieve this
objective. With this background Northern Railways commissioned a study in 1998 to
identify railway projects for commuter travel in NCR and Delhi. The objective of the
study was to develop a phased, cost- effective plan for an integrated rail/ road/ MRT
system in the study area with the view to reduce travel time, congestion and
pollution on roads of NCT of Delhi and NCR.
The study undertaken revealed that in 1998, 102 lakh intra city vehicular trips were
performed daily of which 62% were by buses, 1% by rail and remaining 37% by all
other modes. In addition 20 lakh intercity trips were also being performed daily of
which 50% were by buses, 20% by rail and 30% by all other modes. The study
forecasted that by 2005 the daily intra city vehicular trips would increase to 157
lakhs and by 2025 to 249 lakhs. Of these daily trips, 82% would be by mass transport
if improved mass transit system is provided. For intercity travel to Delhi, transport
demand was expected to grow to 35 lakh trips daily by 2005 and 90 lakhs trips by
2025. Of these about 40% were projected to be performed by rail. The consumer
preference survey undertaken revealed a substantial shift towards a mass transport
system both in inter and intra city traffic if a well-integrated rail cum road based
system (such as buses) is provided. Considering the demand and capacity of various
sections, a commuter rail development plan to be implemented in three phases, was
prepared.
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The plan is given in Tables 2.1 (a) and (b)
Table 2.1 (a) Proposed Rail Network Development Plan in Delhi
SECTION
PROPOSALS S No.
(PHASE-I) 2005
(PHASE-II) 2011
(PHASE-III) 2025
1 Shahdara-Sahibabad Dedicated BG double line & electrified (on MRTS standards)
- -
2 Sahibabad-New Delhi Railway station
Dedicated BG double line & electrified
- -
3 Holambi Kalan-Narela Dedicated BG double line & electrified (on MRTS standards)
- -
4 Dayabasti-Bijwasan Dedicated, electrified BG double line
- -
5 Tilak Bridge-Tughlakabad
Dedicated BG double line electrified
- -
6 Southern Ring Rail from Tilak Bridge to Daya Basti
Strengthening One more line One more line (dedicated)
7 Patel Nagar to Shakurbasti
Dedicated BG double line electrified
- -
8 Brar Square to Delhi Cantt. Station
Dedicated, Electrified BG double line
- -
9 Terminal at Tilak Bridge
EMU Terminal - -
10 New Tilak Bridge to Mayur Vihar (Delhi Border) - part of New Tilak Bridge Noida-Greater Noida new rail link
Dedicated, Electrified BG double line
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Table 2.1 (b) Proposed Rail Network Development Plan in NCR
S No.
SECTION PROPOSALS 2005
(PHASE-I) 2011 (PHASE-II)
2025 (PHASE-III)
1 Narela-Sonepat Strengthening
Dedicated BG double line
-
2 Sonepat-Panipat Strengthening, automatic colour light signalling
One more BG line electrified
One more electrified BG line (dedicated)
3 Nangaloi-Bahadurgarh
Strengthening, automatic colour light signalling and electrification
Dedicated BG double line electrified
-
4 Bahadurgarh-Rohtak Strengthening, automatic colour light signalling and electrification
One more BG line
One more BG line (dedicated)
5 Bijwasan-Gurgaon Dedicated, Electrified BG double line
- -
6 Gurgaon-Rewari Strengthening & electrification
One more BG line
One more BG line (dedicated)
7 Sahibabad-Ghaziabad Dedicated BG double line electrified
- -
8 Ghaziabad-Meerut Strengthening and electrification
One more BG line
One more BG line (dedicated)
9 Ghaziabad-Hapur Strengthening and electrification
- One more line
10 Ghaziabad-Khurja Strengthening - One more line 11 Tilak Bridge-Noida Dedicated BG double line
electrified - -
12 NOIDA-Dadri -
- Dedicated BG double line electrified
13 Tughlakabad-Ballabhgarh
Dedicated BG double line electrified (new line)
- -
14 Ballabgarh-Palwal Strengthening
One more BG line
One more BG line (dedicated)
15 Shahdara-Shamli Strengthening - One more line
Other important observation of the study was that there was no need to completely
eliminate freight train operations from Delhi area as the proposed projects would
make more capacity available for freight movement.
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The plan of the NCR Projects is given at Figure 2.1
Figure 2.1 Propose rail network development plan
MEERUT
PANIPAT
FARIDABAD
DELHI
GURGAON
REWARI
JHAJJAR
ALWAR
BAGHPAT
BULANDSHAHR
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2.2. Detailed Techno-Economic Feasibility Study for Integrated Rail cum
Bus Transit (IRBT) Corridors- January 2003
Transport Department, Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)
commissioned another study to prepare techno-economic feasibility study for three
corridors identified in the previous study. These corridors were
a) Shahdara-Ghaziabad (14.92 km),
b) Sahibabad-Minto Bridge (17.36 km),
c) Trinagar-Gurgaon (30.53 km)
The study was based on the following key parameters:
The alignment to be kept along the existing tracks on the Northern Railway as far
as possible.
Railway and Government land to be utilized as far as possible so as to minimize
the acquisition of private land.
Indian Railways parameters to be followed as far as possible for track layout,
design of structures and system planning including the coaches.
Interconnectivity with Indian Railways to be provided at identified locations
Planning for feeder buses to be carried out in detail to develop the integrated
transport system.
Utilize the existing infrastructure for Indian Railways to the extent of spare
capacity.
Ongoing and planned Railway projects in the influence area to be considered in
planning the track layout.
Based on various primary surveys undertaken and secondary data sources, it was
estimated that IRBT corridor of Tri Nagar to Gurgaon would carry 3.20 lakh
passengers per day with an average lead of 12.47km. The passenger kilometers
carried would be 39.91 lakh.
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The study finally recommended providing two Broad Gauge (BG) lines and using the
existing Railway BG lines between Gurgaon and Delhi Cantonment and one BG line
between Patel Nagar and Delhi Cantonment. Between Patel Nagar and Tri Nagar two
elevated BG lines were recommended to be provided as the alignment is away from
the existing railway system. The total length of the identified corridor was 25.78,
including 2.25 km of elevated portion. Three terminals were identified North end
terminal at Tri Nagar (near DMRC Tri Nagar Station), South end terminal at Gurgaon
and mid terminal at Shahbad Mohammadpur (which at present is a halt station for
Northern Railway). Passengers interchange facilities with Delhi metro system were
required to be planned at Tri Nagar and New Patel Nagar station.
A feeder route plan was developed taking into consideration factors like the existing
bus routes and minimum route length and maximum influence area of the station
etc. A total of 47 routes connected to 13 stations requiring feeder bus service, with
an average route length of 6.8km were identified. They were expected to cater to 2.8
lakh passengers.
The overall capital cost of the 25.78km corridor was estimated as Rs 8480 million
including 8% general charges and 3% as contingency. This did not include the cost of
land. The FIRR of the project was worked out to be 8.32% and EIRR as 31.75%
A map showing the alignment is given at Figure 2.2
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Figure 2.2 Proposed IRBT corridors
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2.3. Integrated Transportation Plan for National Capital Region (draft
report)
National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), on approval of RP-21, initiated
preparation of an Integrated Multi Modal Transport Plan (IMMTP) to be in
consonance and within the policy framework of the RP-21. The draft report
presented findings of surveys and studies, policy framework and details of IMMTP.
The daily intra-regional travel demand in NCR for horizon year (2032) ranged from
10.0 to 15.44 million for different scenarios while daily goods tonnage generation
varied from 1.79 to 2.48 million tonnes. The horizon year trip end forecasts
incorporating inter and intra-region passenger trips ranged from 18.3 to 23.77
million while it varied from 5.87 to 6.57 million tonnes for goods traffic.
Based on the evaluation of different scenarios, the report has suggested a ‘Strong
NCR – Integrated Multi Modal Transport System’ as the most optimal scenario.
However, it recommended ‘RP2021 Extended – Integrated Multi Modal Transport
System” scenario. The following proposals are recommended in the report:
An extensive network of Regional Expressways, Regional Arterials, Regional Sub-
Arterials, Regional Collectors, Sub-Regional Access, Bypass system
Network of Regional Rapid Rail System (RRTS) running on dedicated tracks
New Rail lines linking some of the regional centres
An extended network of Metro Rail System connecting the Regional Centres
An extensive fleet of Bus System with supporting infrastructure
A number of Highway Transport Facility Centers
A second International Airport and number of small airports in Regional Centres
The total investment cost estimates, to implement the IMMTP, over a period of 25
years (2008 – 2032), is estimated to be Rs 1,603,758 million.
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2.4. Review of the Development Plans of important towns on the Corridor
2.4.1 Gurgaon – Manesar Urban Complex Development Plan – 2021
Gurgaon – Manesar Urban Complex has been planned for a population of 37 lakhs by
2021 which will be accommodated in an area of 37,069 Ha.
The proposed land use is summarised in Table 2.2
Table 2.2: Gurgaon-Manesar Complex - Proposed land use 2021
SN Land Use Area (in hectares)
Percentage
1 Residential 14930 40.33
2 Commercial 1404 3.79
3 Industrial 5441 14.70
4 Transport and Communication 4231 11.43
5 Public Utilities 564 1.52
6 Public and Semi-public use (Institutional)
1630 4.40
7 Open Spaces 2675 7.23
8 Special Zone 106 0.29 9 Defence Land 633 1.71
Total Area 31614
10 Special Economic Zone 4570 12.35 11 Existing Town 406 1.10
12 Village Abadies 428 1.15
Grand Total 37018 100 Source: Master Plan 2021 for Gurgaon - Manesar
It is proposed to develop a Mass Rapid Transit System and new road links to connect
Gurgaon– Manesar Urban Complex with Delhi.
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2.4.2 Rewari Draft Development Plan - 2021
Rewari is one of the regional centres, proposed in the regional plan. The town lies in
the extreme south of the state and is situated at a distance of 93 km from Delhi
towards its south-west. As per Census 2001 the city had a population of 1.01 lakhs.
This is expected to increase 4 times and reach 4.5 lakhs by 2021 due to growth of
adjoining industrial estates of Bawal and Dharuhera and resultant in-migration of
population from surrounding districts. Accordingly, the density of the town is also
expected to increase from 20 persons per hectare (PPH) to 90 PPH. The total area of
Rewari is 4971 hectare, of which only 645 hectares form part of the municipal limits.
The proposed land use distribution of Rewari is shown in Table 2.3.
Table 2.3: Proposed Land Use of Rewari - 2021
S No. Land use Total area (Hectare) % of total area
1 Residential 2250 45.26
2 Commercial 395 7.95
3 Industrial 198 3.98
4 Transport & Communication 627 12.62
5 Public and semi public 400 8.05 6 Public Utilities 246 4.95
7 Open spaces 855 17.19
Total 4971 100.0 Source: Rewari Development plan-2021
The existing town can be divided into two components - one is bounded by the
circular road and the other is outside the circular road. The town has a radial pattern
of road network. For better circulation of heavy traffic two 120 m wide peripheral
roads have been planned, one up to Jhajjar road and another from Rewari -Jhajjar
Road. A new national highway, NH-71, has also been notified passing through
Rohtak, Jhajjar and Rewari upto NH-8 near Bawani.
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2.4.3 Master Plan Bhiwadi – 2011
Bhiwadi is located at the junction of Rewari – Sohana – Palwal SH-28 of Haryana
State and Gangapur – Alwar – Bhiwadi SH-25 of Rajasthan State. The town has a
population of 1.7 lakhs as per Census 2001, which is expected to increase to 2.25
lakhs by 2011. Bhiwadi has been proposed to be developed as a regional centre with
employment opportunities in secondary and tertiary sectors to accommodate the
potential migrants of Delhi.
The land use pattern of Bhiwadi as in 1991 is presented at Table 2.4 given below.
Table 2.4: Land Use of Bhiwadi - 1991
S No. Use Area in Acres % of developed area
1 Residential 156.00 11.97
2 Commercial 15.00 1.16 3 Industrial 930.00 71.34
4 Governmental 1.00 0.00
5 Recreational 32.00 2.46 6 Public & Semi public 40.00 3.09
7 Circulation 130.00 9.98
Developed area 1304.00 100.00 8 Vacant & Hilly area 60.00
9 Water bodies 6.00
Urbanised area 1370.00 Source: Master Plan Bhiwadi-2011
Roads in the town have developed with right of way 60 feet, 80 feet and 100 feet. In
addition the master plan has proposed the following transport linkages:
A new bypass towards the south of urbanisable area with right of way of 200 feet
Two new arterial roads to provide direct linkages between different functional
areas within the town.
A new link of Regional Rail bypass to connect Bhiwadi with Dharuhera
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2.4.4 Master Plan for Alwar 1988-2001 (extended for 2011)
Alwar is the biggest town and a very important trading centre of North-Eastern
Rajasthan. The town has a population of 2.7 lakhs as per Census 2001 and the Draft
Master Plan has estimated a population of 3.85 lakh by 2011.
In 1988, Alwar Municipal Area was about 9,375 acres of which only 5,500 acres was
developed. To house the projected population of 4 lakh by 2011 and provide for
work centers, community facilities, services and transportation system, the master
plan has estimated the need for 4545 hectares additional land by 2011 (with an
overall the town level density as 110 PPH).
Table 2.5 presents the proposed land use distribution of Alwar.
Table 2.5: Proposed Land use of Alwar – 2001 (2011)
S. No Land Use Area in acres % developed area % of urbanized area
1 Residential 5600 44.80 33.49
2 Commercial 615 4.92 3.68
3 Industrial 2950 23.60 17.64
4 Governmental 135 1.08 0.81
5 Recreational 470 3.76 2.81
6 Public & Semi Public 1160 9.28 6.94 7 Circulation 1570 12.56 9.39
Developed area 12500 100.0 -
8 Governmental reserved
3085 - 18.45
9 Orchards, Nurseries 1135 - 6.79
Urbanised area 16720 - 100.0 Source: Master plan for Alwar 2001
Alwar is situated at the junction of three State Highways. The road pattern in the old
city consists of narrow roads running in a haphazard manner. The outer areas of the
city are served by six major roads which are 80’-100’ wide. The existing Alwar-Delhi
road is serving the local as well as the regional and through traffic. Thus, in order to
divert the through traffic, two bypass roads have been proposed. In addition to
address problems of congestion due to absence of proper truck terminal resulting in
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loading and unloading activities taking place on the main carriage way and location
of bus-stand inside the city, traffic interchanges and bus & truck terminals have been
proposed. The plan has also laid emphasis on introduction of a proper and efficient
public bus service in Alwar to reduce transportation problems within urban area.
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3. Methodology
3.1. List of Tasks as per the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by NCR
Planning Board
Task 1 Secondary Data Analysis
a) Review earlier relevant studies
b) Review of other secondary data
c) Identification & analysis of project specific relevant data
Task 2 Primary Data Collection and Analysis
a) Reconnaissance survey
b) Review of existing commuter rail traffic on existing corridors
c) Traffic Surveys
Roadside OD
Traffic Volume Count
Passenger Opinion
Willingness to Shift
d) Topographic survey of the area 50 meters on either side of the existing
extreme track and proposed alignment.
e) Geo-technical investigations
Task 3 Traffic Study
a) Estimate base year ridership using the data from Primary Surveys
b) Forecasting Demand and estimation of sectional loads for design years
c) Travel demand forecast based on different conditions including no built
conditions.
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d) Comparison of transport demand against the actual capacity of various
modes
e) Identify alternative alignments and suggest the most optimal alignments
f) Evaluation of existing and potential sectional capacities
Task 4 Selection of Alignment and Other Aspects
a) Review of the existing conditions, layouts, connections and stations, suggest
location of new stations.
b) Review of existing rail traffic on corridors
c) Review of the corridor and fixing route alignment, locations for stations,
workshops, stabling , maintenance and repair facilities and other fixed
structures
Task 5 Civil Engineering Aspects
a) Civil engineering aspects include alignment design, station locations and
conceptual station planning
b) Preparation of station yard plans and changes, if any in the existing layouts
c) Corridor characteristics such as right of way, curvature, gradients, locations
of building line, land use on other side and businesses and engineering
feasibility, geometric design
d) Construction methodology and commissioning schedule
e) Identification of utilities to be diverted
Task 6 Station Planning and TOD Aspects
a) Identification of appropriate and convenient passenger terminal(s) in Delhi
b) Study of Traffic integration of RRTS, Metro, Bus, Intermediate Public
Transport (IPT) and Cycles as feeders
c) Feeder bus Traffic Integration at stations
d) Identify the existing land parcel with the system and additional land if any for
proper Identification of space requirements for Commercial Exploitation
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e) Study of Transit oriented development and property development potential
to be used for part funding of the project
f) Brief concept for development of passenger amenities and facilities at station
Task 7 System Specifications
a) Rolling Stock and Trains Operations Plan
b) Signalling, telecommunication
c) Power and Traction System
Task 8 Operation & Maintenance
a) Preliminary Operation, Maintenance and Service plan
b) Key Safety Aspects
Task 9 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
a) Environmental impact assessment
b) Social Impact Assessment
c) Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan
Task 10 Cost Estimates
a) Preparation of Abstract Cost Estimates
b) Estimate of operation and maintenance cost
Task 11 Financial Analysis
a) Proposed Fare structure comparison with the existing systems
b) Financial viability analysis including development of financial model
c) Cost Benefit Analysis for commuters
d) Broad financing plan and the debt servicing capability of the project
Task 12 Workshop
Task 13 Capacity Building
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Exclusions
a) Detailed design work for civil engineering structures, systems and operations
and maintenance facilities
b) Utilities shifting plans and detailed estimates
c) Detailed traffic diversion plans
3.2. Deliverables
The list of the deliverables to be submitted to the Client during the course of study
as per the TOR is summarised at Table 3.1
Table 3.1: List of deliverables to be submitted to the Client as per the TOR
S.No. Title of Stage Report Schedule
1. Inception Report 1 Month
2. Existing Condition Analysis Report 3 Months
3. Travel Demand Forecast Report 5 Months
4. Topographical Study Report and GT Investigation Report 6 Months
5. Feasibility Report 8 Months
6. Report on Summary of Stakeholders’ Issues 10 Months
7. Draft Report 12 Months
8. Final Report (Detailed Project Report) 13 Months
The period between the submission of stage report and its processing would not be included in the period of assignment
3.3. Overall Methodology
The general approach is to cover various components of the study in a sequential but
interrelated mode so that a comprehensive report can be prepared for taking
decision regarding implementation of the project.
The reports will be prepared based on traffic demand forecasts, broad technical
parameters and engineering feasibility including selection of system & technology,
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environmental & social impact assessment, economic & financial analysis of project
and implementation mechanisms.
The broad Study Methodology is presented at Figure 3.1
The overall methodology to be followed during the course of study is described in
the following sections;
Figure 3.1 Study Methodology
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3.4. Reconnaissance, Review of Earlier Studies & Secondary Data
Collection
Preliminary field visits for reconnaissance of the transport system / network along
the corridor have been conducted. Consultant also attended a meeting of the task
force held on 23rd April 2010 to assess the views and suggestions on the study and
will incorporate them in the stage reports.
As a part of scope of work, the Consultant will review earlier similar studies including
their system specification, cost estimates and ridership. The major objective for this
exercise would be to get an idea about the previous methodologies adopted for
forecasts and their limitations. The Consultant will also review other secondary data
like the development plans of cities falling on the alignment of the proposed
corridor. The brief review of the previous reports and the development plans has
been presented in Section 2 of this report. The Consultant will also identify & analyse
project specific relevant data which can be collected through the secondary surveys.
3.5. Traffic Field Surveys & Transport Demand Forecast
The aim of this module is to estimate the demand for the corridor for the horizon
years. The first step for establishing the demand on new system is to estimate the
quantum of total traffic in the corridor in the base year across all modes and across
all purposes. This will constitute the candidate traffic out of which a part of the
traffic is expected to shift on the new system. To establish candidate traffic
consultant will collect information from three different sources:
1. People using the Railways (ticketing information)
2. People using buses (to be conducted at bus terminals of major towns on
corridor)
3. People using Cars Taxis, Vans, Auto rickshaws and Two Wheelers (Through
road side interviews at 13 locations on key roads connecting these locations)
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The quantum of traffic willing to shift to RRTS will be established through an
interview survey. This survey will use a questionnaire which will have 2 parts:
i) Socio-economic profile of the respondent. It will help to profile the respondent into
categories that can be grouped. It is assumed that one category of respondent would
have similar willingness to shift which will be different from the respondents in other
categories.
ii) 5 point likert scale: The questionnaire will be so designed that the response can be
regressed with the variables of the scenarios such as fare, waiting time, comfort,
travel speed etc. to develop response functions of the form. The responses on this
pro forma will allow the calibration of a logit function. The probability (P) of shift is
then computed through the below logit form
P= 1/(e-R)
Where R is the response function derived as per following.
R= m1xv1+m2xv2…….
Where m1 and m2 are the derived coefficients and v1 and v2 are variable scenarios
such as fare, frequency etc.
This function will be derived for various segments of users and applied to each of the
segmental candidate OD Matrices. The trip matrices of probable users derived so
will then be summed up to obtain the total demand for the RRTS. This will provide
the demand in terms of total trips, segmental loadings as well as station loadings
that can be used for calibrating the model for the base year.
Consultant will collect information on railway ridership on the corridor through
ticketing sale data and establish elasticities between growth of traffic and economic
parameters such as GDP/Industrial Growth/Population etc. A similar exercise will be
carried out for the road traffic. On the basis of the development plan for the cities
which have been reviewed earlier, the consultant will establish economic trends in
the corridor and forecast the economic parameters along the influence zone of the
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RRTS. On the basis of elasticities derived above consultant will establish growth
rates for various segments of users and using these growth rates the candidate OD
matrices will be forecast for the design years. (Application of growth rates on trip
matrix). Forecast travel demand will then be estimated by applying the probability
function as derived above. The traffic forecasts on the proposed RRTS Corridors will
include section-wise passenger loads, transfers at interchange locations and intensity
of utilisation for the horizon years 2021 and 2031.
3.6. Selection of Alignment
After the completion of the traffic study, various options for alignment will be
explored and the most optimal alignment will be finalized after discussion with the
Client. The alignment will be selected with the objective to minimize the private land
acquisition and maximize the ridership. The route alignment will be plotted on the
available survey maps of the corridors using alignment design parameters for the
selected system such as curvature requirements, station locations, gradient, vehicle
characteristics and reversal requirement. The operational width of the route
alignment will be worked out depending upon dimensions of rolling stock of the
suggested RRTS and other clearances required and its feasibility will be ascertained
at site with a view to accommodating the same. The areas/locations requiring
widening to accommodate the proposed system and land requirement will also be
identified. Yard remodelling and connections to existing alignment will be spelt out.
3.7. Detailed Field Investigations
Topographic Survey
Topographic Survey will be conducted along the existing railway alignment from
Delhi to Alwar, covering an area of 50 m on either side of the extreme tracks by
establishing the control points and using the Auto Levels and Total Station for further
detailing. The outputs will be presented in AutoCAD drawing format. The survey will
cover built up line to built-up line and include all physical elements as well as Spot /
Ground levels. Additional Topographic survey will be conducted for the requirement
of the new alignment on its approval by the client.
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Geo-Technical Investigation
The investigations will be conducted @ 1 borehole per half km (average) along the
approved alignment of the corridor to assess the geological profile for structural
suitability of the proposed System.
3.8. System Specifications and O&M Plan
System Specifications
The consultant will submit station yard layouts, terminal yards etc. The consultant
will also recommend optimal technology relating to Rolling Stock, Signalling and
Telecommunications issues, Power and Traction System and methodology relating to
rail traffic & train operations. The parameters of evaluation of system selection will
include;
Right of Way Requirement
Passenger Carrying Capacity
Capital Cost
Operational Cost
Life Cycle Cost
Land Requirement
Power Requirement
Future Capacity Augmentability
Adaptability with the city’s transport network and Inter-modal Integration
Compatibility/connectivity with the existing system
Maintenance Requirement of Proposed System
The requirement of maintenance depots, their location, type and capacity will be
established for the system. The maintenance cycle/schedules, stabling requirements,
availability of the land, idle running of the vehicles, etc. will be spelt out. The
facilities to be provided at the maintenance depots will also be identified depending
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upon the operational requirements. Approximate land requirement for the
maintenance depots will also be suggested.
Construction Methodology
Depending upon the type of structure and its functional usage etc., broad
methodology for construction of the alignment, stations and depot will be
suggested. To facilitate the construction, location of the construction depots will be
identified depending upon the availability of land, and their functional requirements.
3.9. Station Planning and Intermodal Integration
Planning for Stations & Related Facilities
The requirement of the number of the stations and their locations will be worked
out depending upon the catchment area, approach to the station, inter-station
distance, availability of the land at site, curvature of the alignment etc. Interchange
facility from one mode of transport to the other will be suggested depending upon
availability of existing modes of transport, peak hour station load, availability of land
area etc. Depending upon the operational requirements/constraints and site
conditions, the type of platform at various stations will be suggested. Approximate
land requirement for each group of stations will also be worked out.
Passenger Dispersal & Inter-modal Integration
Objective of an integrated transport system is to gain maximum advantage from
economic, efficient traffic handling and planning consideration. The various modes
of transport will be proposed to be integrated in such a way that each mode
supplements the other. Feeder services to selected stations will be indicated in order
to provide convenient and quick transfer of passengers from one mode of transport
to the other.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
The consultant will define opportunities and constraints for the TOD in the selected
stations after summarising the key opportunities. Consultant will also suggest a
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conceptual development program on the basis of site conditions, study area context,
and real estate market conditions. Further a phasing plan will also be prepared.
3.10. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA and SIA)
The Study would look at environmental and social effects due to the proposed
alignment. The parameters of hydrology & surface water quality, air quality, soils and
geology, noise, pollution, land use, forests & fisheries, historical & cultural
monuments will be considered for environmental impact assessment. The EIA will
analyse the impacts due to project location, project design, project construction and
project implementation.
The socio-economic profile of the Project Affected People (PAPs), whose private
properties or land have to be acquired or those who are displaced due to the
implementation of the project on the proposed alignment will be carried out. In
addition, data will also be compiled for the other structures which get affected due
to the proposed corridor. Using this data a Relief and Rehabilitation Plan will be
prepared.
3.11. Project Costing and Economic & Financial Analysis
Cost Estimation
Block cost estimates for various components such as land, vehicles/rolling stock, civil
works, depots, stations/terminals, electro-mechanical system, energy for operation
& signalling system will be worked out. Operation & maintenance cost will also be
worked out for various years of operation depending upon projected traffic on
various sections of proposed system.
Economic Appraisal
Economic analysis is a technique whereby the effect of the project on all segments of
the society is assessed. Economic appraisal of the project will be carried out using
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) technique. The process will be carried out within the
framework of ‘with’ and ‘without’ (Business as usual) the project situation. The
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‘without the project’ situation assesses the cost to the economy in case the
projected volume of traffic will continue to be moved with the prevailing modes of
transport. The ‘with the project’ situation estimates the total system costs that the
economy has to bear by introduction of the proposed Integrated Public transport
system. In both cases, the relevant costs (fixed and variable) and benefits will be
worked out. The cash flows will be worked out for the entire project period covering
construction and operation phases. The sum of difference between the two cost
streams (i.e. with and without the project) and benefits is net benefit of the project.
The cost under the above situations will be evaluated on appropriate shadow prices
as per the guidelines of the Planning Commission. Economic internal rate of return
(EIRR) will be evaluated from net benefit stream.
Financial Analysis & Financing Plan
Financing is crucial to the introduction/expansion of rail transit facilities. For such
projects, Government financing may not have priority. Therefore other sources of
financing including privatisation need to be explored. Various possibilities for
meeting the capital cost of the RRTS project are Equity (Center/State Government
and Private sector), Debt, Subordinate Debt by Government, Property
Development/TOD along and/or on RRTS facilities and Dedicated Levies and Taxes.
Some other sources to fund the capital cost may also be suggested during course of
the study. Besides the O&M costs, the project will have to bear other major costs,
viz. repayment of loans, interest on debt, contributions towards depreciation reserve
fund, actual replacement cost of worn out assets and additions to rolling stock (to
cater to the increasing ridership).
The sources of meeting O & M costs are fare box collections, advertising, property
development at stations & depot and Rentals from shops, Kiosks etc. and Interest on
short term investment.
The financial analysis for the project will be carried out using the Discounted Cash
Flow (DCF) technique to arrive at indicators such as internal rate of return. Sensitivity
analysis will also be carried out to check the impact of various factors. The financial
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appraisal of the project will study project viability from the angle of investing
agencies which may be government, private or joint ventures. The relevant fixed &
variable costs and revenues will be identified and quantified.
3.12. Implementation Mechanism
Implementation Plan
An implementation plan will be developed for the proposed system with stage
opening of sections. While developing this, the overall completion schedule will be
kept in mind. The consultant will also look into various models available for Public
Private Partnership (PPP).
3.13. Work Program
The proposed Work Plan for the study is shown on Figure 3.2. The Work Plan
conforms to:
The Terms of Reference
The Methodology given above
The Work Program has been prepared in sufficient detail to show the inter-
relationship between all the tasks and that between the sub-tasks, the output and
the reporting of the output. The Program details principal activities.
This Program would be used throughout the study to track and report on progress
on each of the activities. The Work Program will be continually updated throughout
the study to show the Consultant’s actual progress against that planned.
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4. Issues for Consideration of the Client
4.1. Changes suggested in the deliverables:
As per the schedule of deliverables provided in the contract for consultancy services,
the 4th Stage Report i.e. Topographical Study Report and Geotechnical Investigation
Report are to be submitted after one month of approval of the Travel Demand
Forecast Report. The topographic survey is to be carried out for the area 50 metres
on either side of the existing extreme tracks and the proposed alignment. While
topographic survey of the existing railway alignment can be started right away, the
same cannot be taken up for the proposed RRTS alignment unless it is approved by
NCR Planning Board. Similarly geotechnical investigations, which are to be done for
the new alignment, cannot be taken up unless the new alignment is approved.
Consequently, the approval of new alignment is a condition precedent for
preparation and submission of the Topographical Study Report and Geotechnical
Investigation Report. It is therefore proposed that after the approval of 3rd Stage
Report containing Travel Demand Forecast, a “Corridor Alignment Report” be
submitted by the consultant as the 4th Stage Report. Thus the new alignment of the
RRTS corridor can be approved expeditiously which will facilitate conduct of
Topographical survey and the Geotechnical Investigations of the approved alignment
area. The Topographical Study Report and Geotechnical Investigation Report will be
submitted along with the Feasibility Report as 5th Stage Report, after the approval
of new alignment for the corridor. NCR Planning Board may please consider and
approve the suggested change in the schedule of reporting. The work Program has
been drawn incorporating the suggested change.
4.2. Assistance required from the Client
NCR Planning Board (the Client) has agreed to facilitate the Consultant by providing
following assistance for the duration of Consultancy Services:
Issuing letters of request for organizing traffic police help for stopping of
vehicles during Road Side Interview surveys.
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Issuing letters of request to various Government and Semi-government
bodies to extend their support to the Consultant.
All relevant reports on the Project and other documents/ information/
reports as available with the Client.
Furnish to the Consultant from time to time such other documents/ reports/
information in its possession and/or knowledge as it may consider relevant to
perform the Services, as and when such information is received by/ available
with the Client.
Besides above the Client is requested to get the Nodal Officers appointed from
Northern and North Western Railways;
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; and
The State Governments - GNCT Delhi, Governments of Haryana & Rajasthan
The nodal officers may be directly contacted by the Consultant for the relevant
information and documents and for authorization of entry of Consultant’ personnel
in their premises for carrying out the studies related to the services.
The Client is also requested to advise its preliminary views to UMTC on issues like:
The terminal points particularly the Delhi end
The system specifications like
Gauge
Speed
Grade separation at road crossings
Fare structure
Fare collection system
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Signalling System
interoperability between the existing railway system and RRTS
Axle load
Width of the Rolling Stock
Operational issues like implementation structure
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5. Progress So far and Next Steps
5.1. Primary Surveys
As per the TOR of the study, following primary surveys are required to be carried out
by the Consultant during the course of the study.
1. Traffic Surveys
2. Topographic Surveys
3. Geo Technical Investigations
Out of the above surveys, the traffic surveys have already been commissioned and
commenced. NCR Planning Board has issued the reference letters to the relevant
authorities to assist the Consultant to carry out the traffic surveys.
The surveys are basically trying to capture two distinct groups of commuters. i.e.
private mode users and public transport users. The characteristics of both categories
of commuters will be captured through different surveys. Private users will be
captured using the classified traffic volume counts (CTVS) and road side interview
(RSI) surveys. Consultant will carry out these surveys for 16 hours for a period of 3
days across 13 identified locations.
The list of these locations is given at Table 5.1
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Table 5.1: List of locations for carrying out CTVS and RSI
S. No. Location Road 1 Delhi Haryana Border) Mehrauli Gurgaon Road
2 Rajokari Border NH 8
3 Kapashera Border Old NH 8
4 Palam Vihar Border
5 Bajghera Border MDR 136
6 Garhi Harsaru Pataudi Road
7 Pataudi SH 26
8 Rewari SH 26
9 Dungrawas NH 71 B 10 Karanwas NH 71 A
11 Bawal NH 8
12 Tatarpur SH 14 13 Alwar SH 25
Public transport users will be captured using the interviews of commuters at railways
stations, bus terminals and IPT terminals (wherever used for intercity movement e.g.
Rewari and Bawal). These interviews will be conducted across 20 locations in the
entire area.
The location of each of the interviews is given at Table 5.2
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Table 5.2: Location for interviews of public transport users
S. No. City Terminal 1. Alwar Railway Station
2. Alwar Bus Terminal
3. Khairthal Railway Station
4. Khairthal Bus Terminal
5. Bawal Railway Station
6. Bawal Bus Terminal
7. Bawal Auto Stand
8. Rewari Railway Station
9. Rewari Bus Terminal 10. Pataudi Road Railway Station
11. Pataudi Bus Terminal
12. Garhi Harsaru Railway Station 13. Farrukhnagar Bus Terminal
14. Gurgaon Railway Station
15. Gurgaon Bus Terminal 16. Bijwasan Railway Station
17. Palam Railway Station
18. Delhi Cantt Railway Station 19. Daya Basti Railway Station
20. Sarai Rohila Railway Station
Topographic survey of the existing section will be carried out in May 2010.
Geotechnical investigations will be taken up after the final alignment is approved.
5.2. Secondary Data Collection
Soon after the execution of Agreement for the Services, the Consultant has carried
out reconnaissance survey of the area, have broadly studied the existing railway
services between Delhi and Alwar and have started collecting relevant information
from the Railways. The first and the foremost is the existing alignment and the
stations.
The Consultant has collected following data for existing Delhi – Rewari (excluding)
section from Northern Railway:
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1. Monthly ticket sale data of all classes of travel for all the stations for the years 2004-05 to 2009-10
2. Lists giving details of – Bridges, level crossings, Road over/under bridges, curves and gradients of the section
2. Index plan of the section
4. Longitudinal section of the railway line
5. Railway Land plans of part of the section
6. Part civil engineering data of Rewari – Alwar section (to be verified)
The Consultant is in the process of collecting remaining secondary data from
Northern and North Western railways.
The Consultant plans to study the upcoming and future proposals of the Railways in
respect of doubling of Rewari – Alwar section, any proposal of electrification of the
existing railway line, ROBs/RUBs, line capacity works such as yard
remodelling/additional lines, upgrdation of signalling, high speed corridors,
dedicated freight corridor and DMIC rail connections, if any, and any SEZ proposals
which may impact and influence the alignment of the proposed RRTS.
5.3. Next Steps
The 2nd Stage Report to be submitted by the Consultant to the Client would be
‘Existing Condition Analysis Report’, which is required to be submitted after two
months of approval of this ‘Inception Report’. 2nd Stage Report will primarily be
based on the analysis of secondary railway data, which the Consultant is already in
the process of collection. The traffic survey is also in progress which will bring out
the existing traffic scenario between Alwar and Delhi and the major transport nodes
on the way like Rewari and Gurgaon. Topographic survey of the existing alignment is
also likely to start in May 2010. Traffic data from field survey and the ticket sale data
from the railways will enable traffic modelling and ridership forecast for base year
and the horizon years. These will be used in preparing the 2nd and 3rd Stage
Reports.