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DELHI METRO

BACKGROUND

The Delhi Metro project gave Delhi a world-class mass rapid travel system.

More importantly, it stood out from most other public sector projects in

India in that it was completed on schedule and within the budgeted cost.

The case describes the organization and planning of the project and

highlights the steps taken by the DMRC to ensure the successful

completion of the project. It also explains how the DMRC managed the

various stakeholders like the central and state governments, the

contractors, and the citizens of Delhi, to ensure that the project was

implemented smoothly.

ISSUES

As the network has expanded, high rider ship in new trains had led

to increasing instances of overcrowding and delays on the Delhi

Metro. To alleviate the problem, orders for new 6 coach trains had

been placed and an increase in the frequency of trains had been

proposed.

There were uncommon, overcrowded and erratic feeder bus

services which connected stations to nearby localities. These were

also been an area of concern.

Another issue was the Yellow Line. In 2010, severe overcrowding on

the Yellow Line, which connects the north and south campuses

ofDelhi University, was reported to be a reason for students missingor reporting late for classes.

OBJECTIVES OF DELHI METRO:

The need to travel is a derived demand i.e. people do not travel just for

the sake of it but do so only when the need to move exists. The need to
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move is dictated by user requirements like work, education, recreation,

health care, etc.

In the context of limited urban space, global warming, increasing incomes

and the consequent motorization, it is commonly agreed among urban

planners and city building professionals that safe and efficient public

transport is the best way ahead to make cities more sustainable.

Built at a cost that could provide free bus-based public transport and high

quality non-motorized transport facilities for years. The objective is to

reduced traffic congestions and pollution levels, Delhi is set to attain the

main objective behind the "Clean Delhi, Green Delhi" Campaign. The

DMRC aims to cover the entire city with a metro network by the year 2021

and provide world class services in terms providing commuters with a

safe, reliable, punctual, comfortable and affordable mode oftransportation. It promises to maintain full transparency in all decisions

and transactions. It guarantees that metro construction will not

inconvenience or endanger public life nor lead to ecological or

environmental degradation.

PLANNING THE PROJECT:

Following are the major constraints to project implementation:

Lack of Funds

Political Interference

Lack of professionalism

Accountability

Property disputes

Planning by DMRC which took care of above constraints:

1. Funding :

It was taken care of even before the project was commenced.

All the finances were taken care by Managing Director.

2. Political Interference :

DMRC sought complete autonomy on all major matters.


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GOI promised to give autonomy.

3. Professionalism and Accountability :

Every individual was accountable for his/her role.

Every individual prepared detailed project report (DPR).

Track was maintained about each days work and was

submitted to respective supervisors.

Accountable for any deviations.

Targets were reviewed and revised.

4. Legal issues and property disputes :

GOI enacted the Delhi Metro Railway (Operation and

Maintenance) Act.

The Act surpassed the court stay orders and local municipal

laws.

5. Project Cost (manpower, energy and materials) :

1/3rd labour per kilometre as compared to Kolkata Metro.

To save energy cost DMRC entered into special agreement

with the Delhi Transco

Use of Primavera Project Planner 3.0 for monitoring resources

and work carried out.

Material usage for better results: broad gauge, ballast-less

tracks, etc.

6. Quality :

Safety.

Technology.


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Consultancy.

CHALLENGES:

Delhi Metro Project is the biggest urban intervention in India sinceIndependence in 1947

Project had to be executed in very difficult urban environments.

Being in the capital city all actions under close scrutiny of VVIPs

The Project implementation period compressed from 10 years to 7years.

Metro being constructed to world class standards with frontlinetechnologies.

The expertise and technology not available in the country. Legal

cover needed for Construction and operations not in position.

BENEFITS:

Has a carrying capacity as high as 60,000 80,000 people (peak

hour peak direction traffic).

Requires 1/5th energy per passenger km. compared to road based

system.

Causes no air pollution in the city and lesser noise levels.

Occupies no road space if underground and only about 2 meter

width of the road, along central median, if elevated.

Carries same amount of traffic as 6 lanes of bus traffic or 26 lanes of

private motor cars (each way).

Is more reliable, comfortable and safer than road based system.

Reduces journey time by anything between 50% and 75%depending on road conditions.

LEARNINGS ARE :

Investigations Studies & Planning for the project should be perfectso that no midway changes are necessary.

The leader should be correctly chosen. Trust the leader and empower him to take all major decisions.


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No change in the leadership for the duration of the project

Recognition of the importance of PR & Legal Affairs

Adequate funds made available in time. Fund projection should be based

on completion cost.

Governments commitment and support to the project is essential &should be quite visible.

No political interference in the project

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