TBM ‘Parvati’ Begins Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2
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TBM ‘Parvati’ Begins Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2

The Kanpur Metro Project has reached another milestone as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV deployed its third Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ""Parvati"" at Rawatpur Station for Line 2. This 8.38 km corridor stretches from Agriculture University to Barra-8.

About TBM Parvati
TBM Type: Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) Machine (Refurbished, Ø6.5m)
 7th TBM commissioned for Kanpur Metro Phase 1
 3rd TBM for Package KNPCC-11, following TBMs Gomati (S-1408A) and Saraswati (S-839C)

Tunneling Assignments
 First Task: Construct a 750m tunnel for the upline from Rawatpur to Kakadeo
 Second Task: Dragged towards Kakadeo Station box, constructing a 700m tunnel to Double Pullia

Package KNPCC-11 Overview
Contractor: KPIL – Gulermak JV
Awarded: December 2023
Contract Value: Rs 7.62 billion
Deadline: 30 months

This package involves the twin tunnels for Line 2's 4.08 km underground section, along with the construction of three underground stations:
 Rawatpur
 Kakadeo
 Double Pullia

Recent Developments
CMRS Inspection recently conducted for Kanpur Metro Line 1 between Moti Jheel and Kanpur Central Station, paving the way for passenger operations.
Kanpur Metro continues to push forward with cutting-edge tunneling technology, ensuring efficient underground connectivity for the city.

The Kanpur Metro Project has reached another milestone as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV deployed its third Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Parvati at Rawatpur Station for Line 2. This 8.38 km corridor stretches from Agriculture University to Barra-8.About TBM ParvatiTBM Type: Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) Machine (Refurbished, Ø6.5m) 7th TBM commissioned for Kanpur Metro Phase 1 3rd TBM for Package KNPCC-11, following TBMs Gomati (S-1408A) and Saraswati (S-839C)Tunneling Assignments First Task: Construct a 750m tunnel for the upline from Rawatpur to Kakadeo Second Task: Dragged towards Kakadeo Station box, constructing a 700m tunnel to Double PulliaPackage KNPCC-11 OverviewContractor: KPIL – Gulermak JVAwarded: December 2023Contract Value: Rs 7.62 billionDeadline: 30 monthsThis package involves the twin tunnels for Line 2's 4.08 km underground section, along with the construction of three underground stations: Rawatpur Kakadeo Double PulliaRecent DevelopmentsCMRS Inspection recently conducted for Kanpur Metro Line 1 between Moti Jheel and Kanpur Central Station, paving the way for passenger operations.Kanpur Metro continues to push forward with cutting-edge tunneling technology, ensuring efficient underground connectivity for the city.

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