The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to Consortium of M/s Escorts Limited Railway Equipment Division and M/s Naledi Rail Engineering (Pty) Ltd., for the “Retrofit Works in 10 Train sets of RS-1 DMRC Trains of Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot and Yamuna Bank Depot”.
- Contract No.: DMRC/RSWC/SPD-178
- Name of work: Retrofit Works in 10 Train sets of RS-1 DMRC Trains of Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot and Yamuna Bank Depot.
- Awarded Value: INR 46.62 Crore
- Completion period of work: 1.5 Years
In June this year, the DMRC had invited online open e-tenders for the Contract No.: DMRC/RSWC/SPD-178.
Scope of work:
According to the tender document, this contract is for the “Retrofit Work in 10 Train sets of RS-1 DMRC trains of Shastri Park Depot, Najafgarh Depot and Yamuna Bank Depot” which includes following works categorized as below:-
Major Works:
- Refurbishment of Floor in 40 cars (except cab) of RS-1 DMRC Trains.
- Re-painting of saloon and cab interior in 40 cars of RS-1 DMRC trains.
- Refurbishment of Electrical panels of in 40 cars of RS-1 DMRC Trains.
- Supply and Installation of CCTV (Saloon, Rear View, and Catenary Monitoring) in 74 cars of RS-1 DMRC trains.
- Supply and Installation of LCD based DRM in 74 cars of RS-1 DMRC trains.
Minor Works:
- Supply and Installation of Fire Detection System in 74 cars RS-1 DMRC Trains.
- Supply and installation of Mobile charging facility in 64 cars of DMRC trains.
Configuration:
The configuration of aforementioned DMRC train sets comprising RS1 & RS6/13 coaches are as follows:
- DTC–MC–TC–MC–TC–MC-MC-DTC (07 No. Trains in 8 Car formation)
- DTC– MC-TC-MC-MC-DTC (03 No. Trains in 6 Car Formation)
- DTC: Driving Trailer Car, MC: Motor Car, TC: Trailer Car.
Completion Time:
- Mobilization period of set-up in two depots i.e. Shastri Park Depot and Yamuna Bank Depot is 04 months from the date of issue of LOA.
- The work of the 1st pilot train is to be completed in 60 days in Shastri Park depot from the starting date of issuance of job card.
- After successful completion of pilot train at Shastri Park Depot, remaining 09 trains will be given for work in SPD and YBD. Only after successful completion of work, next train will be handover for retrofit work.
- The work of the balance 09 trains shall be completed in 30 days per train from the starting date of issuance of job card.
About Escorts Ltd Railway Equipment Division:
Escorts’ Railway Equipment Division (RED) possesses a rich, multi-decade experience in the Manufacturing of critical railway components. The division (operationalised in 1962) is one of the oldest such units in the country, partnering the Indian Railways in its modernization journey. The division is a market leader across all its product offerings. RED develops cutting-edge technology products in a state-of-the-art research and design facility and through collaboration with leading technology providers. The division has specialized in the safety, comfort and reliability niche.
About Naledi Rail Engineering:
Naledi Rail Engineering has the skills and passion to facilitate the refurbishment of all rolling stock. They are situated in Gauteng and provide the general overhaul, upgrades and minor repairs to stock across the continent. Naledi Rail Engineering is a BBBEE Level 4 and SABS registered company. The company has repaired in excess of 477 motor coaches and plain trailers for PRASA and employs 165 employees.
Source: DMRC-Tender update | Image Credit (representational): DMRC
