INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE 9th Dec.2014

Presenter - Anil Gupta(President & Head Infrastructure)

Building a Successful MetroPresenter:N.S.ShekhawatDirector, Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd.(The presentation reflects the views of the presenter and not that of the Co. or any

other Organisation)

What is a Successful Metro ?

Meeting expectations of all key stakeholders

Building it successfully

GovernmentBankerOwner/ConcessionaireBuilderOperatorPublicSuppliers

What are the expectations ?

Government

Banker

Owner/Concessionaire

Builder

Finance & build a safe, secure and reliable metro system

Safety of money invested Return on investment

Reasonable ReturnsSecurity by GovernmentInsulated from policy shifts

and changes in law impacting viability

Timely completion No cost escalationSafe completionReturns

What are the expectations ?

Operator

Public

Suppliers

Safe operationReturns

Safe Journey Frequent servicesReasonable fare/ReturnReliableConvenientComfortable

Clarity on specificationsSupply projectionsReturns

Have we been able to meet the expectations ?

Any complaints ?Government

Banker

Owner/Concessionaire

Builder

DelaysPerceived high faresNagging doubts about overemphasis

on returns at the cost of others

Worried about safety of investments

Fair treatmentPolicy shifts, un-coordinated

developmentUnremunerative,Risk cap/Exit route

Approvals (Fire, pollution, AAI, Safety, Technical system’s approval …..)

Public utility removalsTraffic restrictions

Any complaints ?

Operator

Public

Supplier

Security restrictionsUncapped risks due to

accidents

Service disruptionsOvercrowdingInfrequent servicesInconvenientHigh Fares

Lack of Long term projectionsLack of Balanced

specificationsLack of Clarity on

specificationsLack of Timely paymentsLack of Quick decision making

A Successful MetroBuilt in timeBuilt within budgeted costSafeFinancially /Economically viableRobust (Continual improvement)(Long term safety, reliability &

operating cost)Frequent serviceComfortableConvenientReasonable fare

How do we go about it

• Efficient eco system • Perspective planning • Coordinated development• Desire to learn from experience• Institutionalize the learning• Post audit/Value Engineering • Brain storming sessions• Wide participation• Consensus development• Skill development• Indigenization of equipment and parts• Pooling of resources• Independent auditors for safety, quality, energy….

Common external bottlenecks in project execution

• Non availability of unencumbered ROW• Lack of clarity on system wide requirements• Design• Operation• Maintenance• Facilities

• Lack of clarity (Information/documentation) on various approval process• Fire• Systems• Safety• Others …..

• Delay in work by others• Access road, power, drainage works, Sewer line,

connectivity works ….

Common internal issues in project execution

• Contract packaging & administration• Interface management• Finance• Resource shortage• Organizational issues• Decision making• Command & control structure• Authorizations • Responsibility & accountability

Efficient execution process• Dynamic planning & resource orientation• Contingency plans• Decentralization of decision making• Keeping tab on larger picture (ROW, access Depot, RS, testing & trials, approvals)• Interface management• Work by others(Power line crossing; civil structures, infringement removal, traffic management, power supply)• Lateral thinking & Value Engineering• Decisions & Approvals• Approval of statutory authorities• Security • Efficient work measurement system & payments• Procurement of long lead items• Commissioning preparedness

Thank you for your kind attention