Swarajya Logo
Swarajya Logo
Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Our Views
    Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Magazine
  • Store

About Swarajya

Swarajya is a publication by Kovai Media Private Limited.

Swarajya - a big tent for liberal right of centre discourse that reaches out, engages and caters to the new India.

editor@swarajyamag.com

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Participate

  • Contact Us
  • Write for us
  • Style Guide
  • Jobs

Stay Connected

  • Artboard 2 Copy 6Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 10Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 7Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 9Created with Sketch.
  • Andriod Logo
  • IOS Logo

News Brief

NCRTC Joins Hands With DB India For Operation And Maintenance Of The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor

Arun Kumar DasSaturday, July 2, 2022 12:37 pm IST
NCRTC joins hands with DB India
NCRTC joins hands with DB India
NCRTC joins hands with DB India
  • The operation and maintenance model developed by NCRTC will provide commuters world class customer experience through private O&M operators and help boost domestic capacities in the sector.
  • With the aim of the comprehensive operation and maintenance of the 82 km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, NCRTC has joined hands with Deutsche Bahn Engineering and Consultancy India (DB India) for providing quality services to the commuters.

    DB India is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, National Railway Company of Germany. The agreement between NCRTC and DB India was signed for a period of 12 years.

    The leapfrog initiative will pave the path for the transfer of knowledge, best international practices and managerial services that are available around the globe to the Indian metro and rail O&M industry. The employment of local engineers will enable the enhancement of existing skill sets by adopting international expertise and best practices.

    The rail-based transit systems in India are run by public entities, at times by outsourcing certain activities to private contractors. There has been limited participation by the private sector in this sector and till now the scope has generally been limited to the provision of facility management and ancillary services.

    The Metro Rail Policy 2017 formulated by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry advocates the need for private sector participation in regional rail and metro rail projects. By adopting the long-term private participation model entailing comprehensive outsourcing of operation and maintenance (O&M) activities, NCRTC has initiated steps to fulfil this objective of the policy and the key initiatives being pursued by the Ministry.

    Speaking on the occasion of the signing of the agreement, NCRTC MD Vinay Kumar Singh said, “RRTS is a capital-intensive project, where long-term sustainability is paramount without compromising the safety and comfort of commuters."

    He added, "I am certain that, using the expertise and experience of our O&M partner combined with advanced technology adopted by NCRTC will bring in the predictability of long-term costs, managerial efficiencies and entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector in providing quality services to the commuters. I truly believe that this pioneering initiative by NCRTC will lead to a paradigm shift in the entire sector and will make the sector cost effective and competitive, thereby realizing the dream of a New India of our Prime Minister."

    Through this model, it is expected that apart from efficient delivery of services, the private sector involvement will lead to operational efficiencies and optimum utilisation of assets/resources. This model incentivises optimised performance through a system of incentives and penalties.

    The O&M model developed by NCRTC will be able to provide commuters world class customer experience through private O&M operators as well as help boost domestic capacities in the sector, having a multiplier effect. It will also assist in realizing GOI’s goal of brownfield monetization of infrastructure assets due to predictability and transparency of O&M costs.

    To arrive at the most optimum contracting model, NCRTC undertook extensive discussions with stakeholders to identify the most efficient and effective mechanism for handling O&M of RRTS such that there is optimum utilisation of assets, reduced interfacing risks and taking a comprehensive long-term view of the entire spectrum of O&M aspects.

    An optimum risk matrix approach has been adopted, and risks allocated to the party best suited to handle.

    NCRTC has also adopted the first-of-its-kind model for integrated procurement cum long-term (15 years) comprehensive maintenance of rolling stock through private participation to capture lifecycle costing. This procurement model was adopted to tap the use of the most suitable technologies and durable components on the one hand and latest state of the art technologies and practices on the other at optimum costs.

    The comprehensive O&M contract and the aforesaid procurement cum long-term maintenance contract are now being proposed to be adopted by Indian Railways and other metro companies. The implementation of RRTS is part of the ‘Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) for Air Pollution Control in Delhi & NCR’ and the recommendation of the ‘High Powered Committee on Decongesting Traffic in Delhi’.

    Once operational, a shift of traffic from private modes to a rapid rail system and multimodal integration and seamless connectivity will reduce the energy use by the transport sector in the National Capital Region and will promote ease of living as well as ease of doing business within the NCR.

    It will also lead to a significant reduction in pollution in the region. It is envisaged that the savings achieved with efficient operations would be recurring in nature and would have a direct impact on the long-term sustainability of RRTS.

    Also Read: Railways To Float Rs 26,000 Crore Tender For 200 Vande Bharat Trains With Aluminium Coaches Shortly

    Tags
    National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
    Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor
    DB India
    Metro Rail Policy 2017
    operation and maintenance

    Comments ↓

    An Appeal...


     

    Dear Reader,

     

    As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. We do not have the muscle and backing of a large media conglomerate nor are we playing for the large advertisement sweep-stake.

     

    Our business model is you and your subscription.  And in challenging times like these, we need your support now more than ever.

     

    We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. From 7AM in the morning to 10PM late night we operate to ensure you, the reader, get to see what is just right.

     

    Becoming a Patron or a subscriber for as little as Rs 1200/year is the best way you can support our efforts.

    Get Swarajya in your inbox.


    Magazine


    Swarajya Magazine Cover Image
    Merchandise

    Merchandise


      Politics

      'Telangana DNA Is Better Than Bihar DNA': CM-Designate Revanth Reddy's Remarks At Media Conclave Last Month Spark Controversy

      'Telangana DNA Is Better Than Bihar DNA': CM-Designate Revanth Reddy's Remarks At Media Conclave Last Month Spark Controversy

      Swarajya Staff
      59m

      Suspense Over Three States' CMs Intensifies As BJP MPs Who Won In Assembly Elections Resign From Parliament

      Nishtha Anushree
      2h

      Telangana: Congress' Troubles Mount With Question Over Funding To Fulfil Six 'Guarantees' Announced By Rahul Gandhi

      Bhuvan Krishna
      2h

      Economy

      India Anticipated To Be Fastest Growing In Next Three Years, Set to Become Third Largest Economy By 2030: S&P

      India Anticipated To Be Fastest Growing In Next Three Years, Set to Become Third Largest Economy By 2030: S&P

      Nishtha Anushree
      1d

      Sensex Surpasses 69,000 For First Time As Investor Confidence Surges Post BJP Sweep In Three States

      Bhuvan Krishna
      1d

      Sensex, Nifty Close At All-Time High After BJP Victories In Three States, Record Surge Of Over 2 Per Cent

      Nishtha Anushree
      2d

      Defence

      On This Day, In 1971, Indian Tanks Rolled Into Pakistan's Heartland At Shakargarh Bulge, Marking The Beginning Of The Fierce Battle Of Basantar

      On This Day, In 1971, Indian Tanks Rolled Into Pakistan's Heartland At Shakargarh Bulge, Marking The Beginning Of The Fierce Battle Of Basantar

      Ujjwal Shrotryia
      2m

      Unknown Gunmen At Work Again: Another LeT Terrorist 'Adnan Ahmed' Close To Hafeez Saeed Shot Dead In Pakistan

      Swarajya Staff
      2h

      Army's Strategic Forces Command Officer Who Was Dismissed From Service By President Was In Contact With Pakistan's ISI, Probe Reveals

      Swarajya Staff
      4h

      World

      "Quiet Because Women Are Jewish?": Netanyahu Targets International Organisations' Silence Over Hamas Brutalities Against Israelis

      "Quiet Because Women Are Jewish?": Netanyahu Targets International Organisations' Silence Over Hamas Brutalities Against Israelis

      Nishtha Anushree
      33m

      India Keen On Acquiring Cheetahs From Kenya As PM Modi Welcomes African Nation Into Big Cat Alliance

      Nishtha Anushree
      2h

      White House Confirms US Dy NSA Raising Alleged Pannu Assassination Plot In High-Level Meetings With NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar

      Bhuvan Krishna
      3h

      Culture

      'Celebrate At Home': Champat Rai Of Ram Janambhoomi Trust Urges Hindus Not To Visit Ayodhya On 22 January

      'Celebrate At Home': Champat Rai Of Ram Janambhoomi Trust Urges Hindus Not To Visit Ayodhya On 22 January

      Bhuvan Krishna
      1d

      'Animal': Sandeep Reddy Vanga 2 – Liberals 0

      K Balakumar
      4d

      Why The Insidious Anti-Hindu Communalism Of Certain Directors Goes Scot-Free

      Anonymous Contributor
      4d
      States

      infrastructure


      V Bhagya Subhashini
      1

      Uttarakhand Government To Enforce Stringent Tunnel Construction SOPs Post-Silkyara Incident

      3 Mins Read
      Amit Mishra
      2

      Kerala: Vizhinjam International Seaport Successfully Unloads 10 Container Handling Cranes

      2 Mins Read
      Amit Mishra
      3

      Kashmir Rail Link: Successful Electric Train Trial Between Banihal-Khari Section Accelerates January 2024 Opening

      2 Mins Read
      Swarajya Staff
      4

      Bihar Government Accelerates Green Drive With Approval Of New Electric Vehicle Policy

      2 Mins Read