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Mumbai Monorail, a Rs 2,460-crore initiative by the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA), is on a fast track…

The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) is all set to make commuting easy for Mumbaikars. Engineering major Larsen & Toubro and Malaysia's Scomi Group, who bagged this project, are expected to commission the first phase of Mumbai Monorail, India's first such system, by end of this year.

Efficient design

The Scomi monorail system is one of the only two integrated monorail system providers in the world to offer end-to-end solutions including the design, fabrication and integration of the monorail rolling stock (the travelling component in a rail system) and related electro-mechanical systems.

The monorail is a rubber tire bogey system powered by electrical motors running on concrete beams. It operates with rail operating systems such as electricity, switches, signaling and communications. Rake interiors are designed with stainless steel seats and grab rails for easy maintenance and protection. It is fitted with an intercom system too.

Each Scomi Urban Transit Rail Application (Sutra) monorail rake is built in aluminium. The aluminium body is designed and formed by Alcan composite structure technology and tested against strenuous international standards for rail transport. Lightweight in nature, the use of aluminium introduces weight savings to the 'Sutra' design, thereby helping to increase the passenger capacity of each monorail rake. The reduced weight also reduces strain on mechanical parts thus reducing maintenance cost over the longer period of operations.

Initially, Mumbai line will operate a four car train with a carrying capacity of 560 people. The first two Mumbai Monorail lines are 25 km long. Out of the two, construction on the first line of Mumbai Monorail has begun.

Energy-efficient

The Mumbai monorail is a green project as it saves 200 tonne of CO2 a day on the monorail. In general, a monorail is a clean means of public transport; it creates less noise and vibration during operation and is powered by electric motors which are silent, efficient and clean. The slender tracks and columns block less sunlight, thus promoting natural landscaping and social well being.

Cost-effective

The monorail requires only a single beam and needs a fraction of the footprint of other rail systems. Smaller footprints mean less space needed for track construction and less material used. The construction process is also fast. This helps local residents and businesses face less disruption or even avoid relocation costs altogether, ultimately providing cost savings.

The project is being implemented on a lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) basis. L&T and Scomi will be responsible for operations and maintenance for the next three years.

Dream Project
1. The 20 km Mumbai monorail project is expected to carry nearly three lakh commuters.
2. Mumbai Monorail should reduce 80,000 bus trips, 28,000 taxi and auto trips on a daily basis. Hopefully, 25,000 cars are expected to go off the city's congested roads.
3. The monorail train will run at a speed of 32 km per hour and will be completely air-conditioned.
4. There will be a total of 18 monorail stations, each at a height of 11 m above the ground / road level.

Mumbai Monorail, a Rs 2,460-crore initiative by the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA), is on a fast track… The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) is all set to make commuting easy for Mumbaikars. Engineering major Larsen & Toubro and Malaysia's Scomi Group, who bagged this project, are expected to commission the first phase of Mumbai Monorail, India's first such system, by end of this year. Efficient design The Scomi monorail system is one of the only two integrated monorail system providers in the world to offer end-to-end solutions including the design, fabrication and integration of the monorail rolling stock (the travelling component in a rail system) and related electro-mechanical systems. The monorail is a rubber tire bogey system powered by electrical motors running on concrete beams. It operates with rail operating systems such as electricity, switches, signaling and communications. Rake interiors are designed with stainless steel seats and grab rails for easy maintenance and protection. It is fitted with an intercom system too. Each Scomi Urban Transit Rail Application (Sutra) monorail rake is built in aluminium. The aluminium body is designed and formed by Alcan composite structure technology and tested against strenuous international standards for rail transport. Lightweight in nature, the use of aluminium introduces weight savings to the 'Sutra' design, thereby helping to increase the passenger capacity of each monorail rake. The reduced weight also reduces strain on mechanical parts thus reducing maintenance cost over the longer period of operations. Initially, Mumbai line will operate a four car train with a carrying capacity of 560 people. The first two Mumbai Monorail lines are 25 km long. Out of the two, construction on the first line of Mumbai Monorail has begun. Energy-efficient The Mumbai monorail is a green project as it saves 200 tonne of CO2 a day on the monorail. In general, a monorail is a clean means of public transport; it creates less noise and vibration during operation and is powered by electric motors which are silent, efficient and clean. The slender tracks and columns block less sunlight, thus promoting natural landscaping and social well being. Cost-effective The monorail requires only a single beam and needs a fraction of the footprint of other rail systems. Smaller footprints mean less space needed for track construction and less material used. The construction process is also fast. This helps local residents and businesses face less disruption or even avoid relocation costs altogether, ultimately providing cost savings. The project is being implemented on a lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) basis. L&T and Scomi will be responsible for operations and maintenance for the next three years. Dream Project1. The 20 km Mumbai monorail project is expected to carry nearly three lakh commuters.2. Mumbai Monorail should reduce 80,000 bus trips, 28,000 taxi and auto trips on a daily basis. Hopefully, 25,000 cars are expected to go off the city's congested roads.3. The monorail train will run at a speed of 32 km per hour and will be completely air-conditioned.4. There will be a total of 18 monorail stations, each at a height of 11 m above the ground / road level.

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