MRVC Inception Report - Final

DECEMBER 2013
INCEPTION REPORT
Technical Feasibility Study for
Rapid Rail Transit System
between Thiruvananthapuram and Chengannur.
Report No.: 1432/IR/2013/530
Submitted by:
E s t d 1 9 8 6
QUALITY CONTROL SHEET
Quality Control Sheet

Balaji Railroad Systems Limited,
BARSYL Towers, Plot No. 3, Sitaram Nagar,
Consultant: Staff Road, Secunderabad, India 500 009.
Tel: +91 40 27847804 06
Email : info@barsyl.in
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited,

Client: 2nd Floor, Churchgate Station Building,
Churchgate, Mumbai, India- 400 020.
To carry out Technical Feasibility Study for

Rapid Rail Transit System between
Project Description:
Thiruvananthapuram and Chengannur, Kerala,
India.
Submission date: 16th December 2013
Revision Number : 00
Name : Mr. B. Ramana Rao Naidu

Position : Chief Technical Officer & Electrical
Expert
Name : Dr. P. Raja Goundan

Position: Project Team Leader and Signal &
Telecommunication Expert
Name :Mr. Vinay Reddy Sada

Position : Civil Engineer & Project Coordinator
Contribution to the Report: Name: Mr. George K George

Position: Civil Engineering Expert (IRSE)
Name: Mr. Praveen Kumar Jain

Position: Electrical Expert
Name : Mr. S. Solomon

Position : Signal & Telecommunication Expert
Name: Mr. DKL Goud

Position: Signal & Telecommunication
Engineer
Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Quality Control Sheet
Name: Mr. Ramani
Position: Rolling Stock Expert
Name: Mr. Bhandari

Position: Operations Expert
Name : Mr. B Ramana Rao Naidu

Position : Chief Technical Officer & Electrical
Expert
Report Checked & Approved by:
Name : Mr. Manoranjan Pershad
Position : Chief Operating Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................... i
LIST OF STATIONS IN THE PROJECT ............................................................................... ii
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Project background ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Phasing of the consultancy work ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Scope of work ......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 References ............................................................................................................. 4
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 6
2.1 General setting of the project .................................................................................. 6
3. INTERACTION WITH STAKE HOLDERS ..................................................................... 9
3.1 Objective ................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Stake holders .......................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Approach and Methodology of Interaction with Stakeholders ................................ 10
4. ENGINEERING: TRACK AND STATIONS .................................................................. 12
4.1 General ................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Challenges ............................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Approach and methodology for Civil engineering: Track and Stations ................... 14
5. SIGNAL AND TELECOM ............................................................................................ 19
5.1 Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) ............................................................... 19
5.2 Approach & Methodology for S&T Works .............................................................. 20
5.3 Review of Existing Studies & Data ........................................................................ 20
5.4 Challenges ............................................................................................................ 22
5.5 Recommending Concept Design........................................................................... 22
6. ELECTRICAL AND ROLLING STOCK ....................................................................... 25
6.1 Rolling Stock ......................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Electrical: Traction & General Power Supply ......................................................... 26
7. COST ESTIMATES AND BILL OF QUANTITIES ........................................................ 28
7.1 General ................................................................................................................. 28
7.2 Cost estimates for CIVIL ENGINEERING: Tracks and Stations ............................ 28
7.3 Costing for Signaling and Telecom ....................................................................... 29
7.4 Costing for Electrical & Rolling Stock .................................................................... 29
8. DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................... 31
9. CONCLUSION / COMMENTS ..................................................................................... 33
9.1 General ................................................................................................................. 33
10 KEY PERSONNEL ...................................................................................................... 34

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
List of Abbreviations
S.No. Abbreviation Description
1 LC Level Crossing
2 EMU Electric Multiple Unit
3 MEMU Mechanical Electric Multiple Unit
4 CNGR Chengannur Railway Station
5 TVC Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
6 QLN Kollam/Quilon Railway Station
7 TOR Terms of Reference
8 RFP Request for Proposal
9 FOB Foot Over Bridge
10 ROB Rail Over Bridge/ Road Over Bridge
11 RUB Rail Under Bridge/ Road Under Bridge
12 GIS Geographic Information Systems
13 TMS Train Management System
14 OCC Operations Control Centre
15 PIS Passenger Information System
16 MTRC Mobile Train Radio Communication
17 TPWS Train Protection Warning System
18 PRND Perinad Railway Station
19 PWD Public Works Department
20 RBDCK Roads & Bridges Development Corp of Kerala
21 CNC Clerk In Charge
22 LMV Light Motor Vehicle
23 S&T Signalling & Telecommunications
24 IRSE Indian Railway Signal Engineer
25 GOK Government of Kerala
26 MP Member of Parliament
27 MLA Member of Legislative Assembly

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LIST OF STATIONS IN THE PROJECT
List of Stations in the Project

Kms from Inter Distance from
S. Station
Station Name Ernakulam Distance in Trivandrum
No. Code
Jn Kms Central in Kms
1 Chengannur CNGR 94.42 0 125.56
2 Cheriyanad CYN 100.63 6.21 119.35
3 Mavelikara MVLK 106.77 6.14 113.21
4 Kayankulam Jn KYJ 114.66 7.89 105.32
5 Ochira OCR 120.56 5.90 99.42
6 Karunagappalli KPY 128.25 7.69 91.73
7 Sasthankotta STKT 135.91 7.66 84.07
8 Munroturuttu MQO 140.43 4.52 79.55
9 Perinad PRND 146.31 5.88 73.67
10 Kollam Jn. QLN 155.50 9.19 64.48
11 Iravipuram IRP 159.92 4.42 60.06
12 Mayyanad MYY 164.25 4.33 55.73
13 Paravur PVU 167.82 3.57 52.16
14 Kappil KFI 172.35 4.53 47.63
15 Edavai EVA 175.20 2.85 44.78
16 Varkala Sivagiri VAK 178.98 3.78 41.00
17 Akathamuri AMY 185.43 6.45 34.55
18 Kadakavur KVU 188.19 2.76 31.79
19 Chirayinkeezh CRY 191.25 3.06 28.73
20 Perunguzhi PGZ 195.29 4.04 24.69
21 Murukkampuzha MQU 198.70 3.41 21.28
22 Kaniyapuram KXP 202.59 3.89 17.39
23 Kazhakuttam KZK 206.61 4.02 13.37
24 Veli VE 210.80 4.19 9.18
25 Kochuveli KCVL 213.74 2.94 6.24
26 Thiruvanathapuram Pettah TVP 217.49 3.75 2.49
27 Thiruvanathapuram Central TVC 219.98 2.49 0

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List of Stations in the Project
*Source: Working time table of TVC/SR/2013
Total no. of stations 27 Nos
Distance between TVC and QLN 64.48 Kms
Distance between QLN and CNGR 61.08 Kms

Average distance between
4.65 Kms
stations

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1. INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
1.1 Project background
The Kerala State Cabinet gave its green signal for a feasibility study on RRTS
between Thiruvananthapuram and Chengannur. It was informed that the Government
of Kerala (GOK) proposes to take this up as a joint venture between the Indian
Railways and the State Government. A special purpose vehicle (company) would be
formed with participation of the Government and the Railways for its implementation.
This mandate of conducting Technical Feasibility Study is entrusted to the Mumbai

Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC), a joint venture of the Indian Railways
and the Maharashtra Government. In turn MRVC has engaged M/s. Balaji Railroad
Systems Limited (BARSYL) to conduct the Technical Feasibility Study.
The project area is between the existing stations at Thiruvananthapuram Central

(TVC) which is 219.98 kms away from Ernakulam Jn. And Chengannur (CNGR)
which is 94.42 kms away from Ernakulam Jn., making the total project length to
125.56 kms.
(Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station: Site visit photo

dated 5th Dec 2013)

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1. Introduction
(Chengannur Railway Station: Site visit photo dated 5th Dec 2013)
1.2 Phasing of the consultancy work

The project is proposed to be divided into two phases, namely
i. Section between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC- Km 219.98) and Kollam
Jn. (QLN- Km155.50) for a length of 64.48 Km and
ii. Section between Kollam Jn. (QLN = Km 155.50) and Chengannur (CNGR-
Km 94.42) for a length of 61.08 Km.
During the discussions of consultants BARSYL with the client MRVC, client had
instructed that the study shall be split into two as given above and the TVC QLN
sector is to be taken up first. Hence the study is done in two phases, first phase
between TVC and QLN and the second phase in between QLN and CNGR.
However, this inception report is prepared for the total project length.
1.3 Scope of work

The main objective of the study is for optimum utilization of existing BG Double line
railway section between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chengannur. The broad
scope of the services as per TOR/RFP documents consists, in brief, the following:

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1.3.1 Review of past and present studies with consideration to various policies, rules &
1. Introduction
regulations. This will be carried out in consultation with the MRVC, Indian Railways,
GOK and various other stake holders mentioned later in this inception report.
1.3.2 For Engineering Tracks and Railway Stations:

Preparation of Geographical Information System (GIS) for the entire section
between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chengannur with separate 3D layers
for Tracks/Roads within railway premises/pathways/ FOBs/ ROBs/ RUBs/
Subways/ Boundary walls/Parking space.
To identify modifications to the stations including possibility of shifting of
platforms to main lines from loop lines, modifications of platforms to high level,
additional FOBs wherever required.
To find a possibility of providing 6m wide 30m long FOB especially at
Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chengannur, additional loop lines, elevators at
nominated stations and landscaping works.
Yard remodeling at specific stations like Thiruvananthapuram Central and
Kayankulam Jn (KYJ) for the smooth running of suburban trains.
To investigate the possibility for improvement of track to cater higher speeds
including the realignment of curves, relocating the cross over to remove speed
restrictions, improve rail structure by increasing ballast cushion, rails and
sleepers.
To study the Level Crossings (LC) with an idea to eliminate them with ROBs,
RUBs and merger.
To study the possibility of providing pit lines at a suitable location, with in or out
side of the reaches between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chengannur but
within the Thiruvananthapuram Division, to cater to the EMU coaches.
Study the trespassing areas in the section and suggest measures to control and
curb them like providing steel railings, fencing, compound walls etc. and
educating public with respect to the movements of suburban trains.

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1. Introduction
(LC NO 551/B between Km 163/9-164/0: Site visit photograph
dated 6th Dec 2013)
1.4 References
The following documents/ site visit information have been used for preparing this
report along with the contents in the table below that were provided by MRVC:
i. Working Time table of Thiruvananthapuram Division on Southern Railway

(NO 46) in force from 01.07.2013
ii. Documents provided by MRVC, during the site meeting held with BARSYL
experts on the 3rd and 4th of December 2013 at Trivandrum
iii. Site visit to all the stations from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
and some LCs, by BARSYL experts, on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of December 2013.
iv. Information received during the interaction with the Railway personnel.
The consultant has used the data obtained as above for this inception report. Collection of
additional data and the verification of the obtained data relevant to the project will be done
during the course of the work. All applicable Indian Railway codes as well as all relevant
circulars and regulations along with codal provisions will be complied with for this project.

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1. Introduction
(LC NO 555/B between Km 175/0-1 at Edavai : Site visit photograph
dated 6th Dec 2013)

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2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
2. Project Overview
2.1 General setting of the project
Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters
of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the
extreme south of the mainland. The city has a population of about 0.75 million and an
urban agglomeration of around 1.68 million. Being the state capital with all the
government offices, a major IT hub of the state with over 80% of the state's software
exports this needs a mass rapid transport system to ease the traffic coming to and
generating from Thiruvananthapuram mainly.
The Thiruvananthapuram Chengannur section is a part of the Thiruvananthapuram

Division of the Southern Railways. The Division encompasses a total of 625 Route
kilometers (RKm) while Thiruvananthapuram Chengannur section has a length of
125.56 route Km. It covers three districts (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and
Alappuzha) while also serving the districts of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta that lie on
the north and east of the section respectively.

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2. Project Overview
The stretch from Thiruvananthapuram to Chengannur, the project area, is generally
in hilly terrain and with back waters, lot of trees and vegetation. Another feature is
that there are number of village roads which crisscross this section which could be
attributed mainly to the pattern of land holdings and social structure of the state. This
has relevance to the project with regard to gradients of track and the possibility of
closure of LCs respectively.
(LC 547-B at KM159/8-9 at Iravipuram Halt in closed condition:

Site photo on 6th Dec 13)
2.2 About 57 pairs of passenger trains and 3 4 pairs of goods trains ply through the
section daily. National highway no. 47 runs parallel to this section. The section has a
total of 27 stations and 79 LCs. Average inter station distance is 4.65 Km and the
most distant stations are in between Kollam (QLN) and Perinad (PRND) at 9.19 Km.
The major stations in the section are Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC), Kollam Jn.
(QLN) and Kayamkulam Jn. (KYJ).

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2.3 The stations provide access to government offices, colleges, techno parks, business
2. Project Overview
centers and tourist spots that are present in and around these areas. The section
also has potential for commercial development at these major stations, especially at
Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam, which will generate non fare box revenues
to augment overall revenues.
(Kollam/Quilon Railway Station: Site visit photograph

dated 6th Dec 2013)

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3. Interaction with Stakeholders
3. INTERACTION WITH STAKE HOLDERS
3.1 Objective
The client has identified some of the stake holders for this project vide their RFP
documents (clause 4.7: Interaction with stake holders) with the objective of
interacting with them for getting their inputs for the project. During the site visits and
interaction with the client, Railways and local bodies, the consultants have also
identified few additional stake holders and a consolidated list is furnished below. The
client has assured to assist the consultant in organizing such interaction and this
assumes significance since most of the stake holders identified are State and Central
Government agencies. These interactions shall be done during the course of the
work as detailed later in the methodology.
3.2 Stake holders

The stake holders of this project are the following, among others:
i. Railways, Thiruvananthapuram Division

ii. Railways, Construction Wing, Ernakulam
iii. Minister in charge of Railways, Government of Kerala
iv. State PWD, Government of Kerala
v. Members of Parliament: Thiruvananthapuram, Attingal, Kollam,
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzah and Mavelikara
vi. All MLAs of the above mentioned parliament constituencies
vii. All local bodies like Corporations, Municipal and Village bodies of the project
area
viii. Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala Ltd (RBDCK), A
Government of Kerala Undertaking, entrusted with construction, maintenance
and operation road over bridges in Kerala
ix. Kerala Railway Users Associations
x. General commuters
Additional stake holders, if needed during the course of the study shall also be
included in the interaction. The names and addresses of the above stake holders
shall be made available for communicating with them. The consultant shall approach

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the client with specific requests of letters of introduction and authorization, wherever

required, in this regard.
3.3 Approach and Methodology of Interaction with Stakeholders

The following approach and methodology shall be adopted for interaction with the
stake holders.
All available data relevant to the project shall be collected from the stake
holders, to the extent possible. For this, necessary letters from the client
authorizing the consultants shall be obtained.
During the course of the study, the team would interact with the
Thiruvananthapuram Divisional Officers and other staff like DRM, nodal
officers, controller, station masters and others relevant to the project.
Necessary letters and introductions for the consultants shall be sought from
MRVC.
The team would also meet the Railway construction officials for their inputs
and to obtain the necessary info regarding the various projects undertaken by
them in this project length like ROBs and RUBs.
Communications will be sent to the local bodies, RBDCK, PWD regarding the
project and it will be followed up with visits to them at the appropriate time.
The consultant shall obtain the necessary introduction letters from the clients
wherever necessary.
A meeting of all the MPs, MLAs, local bodies and the other stake holders
mentioned above shall be called at Thiruvananthapuram preferably at the
Thiruvananthapuram Divisional headquarters, where in the views of the
elected representatives, commuters and also the Rail users associations shall
be collected. This meeting shall be arranged, preferably under the
leadership of the client MRVC, after the submission of the interim report
and before submission of the DRAFT final report. All the stake holders
will be sent invitations with the agenda of the meeting so that they will
be able to present their views to the consultant.

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The views and opinions expressed in these meetings shall be incorporated, to

the extent possible, into the project report, in consultation with the clients.
(Akathamuri Halt Railway Station at Km 185.43: Site visit photograph

dated 6th Dec 2013)

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4. ENGINEERING: TRACK AND STATIONS
4. Engineering: Track and Stations

4.1 General
The project length comes under three sections of the Thiruvananthapuram Division
as per the working time table of Thiruvananthapuram Division, namely
Thiruvananthapuram Central- Kollam Jn. Section (TVC- QLN Section), Kollam Jn.
Kayankulam Jn. Section (QLN- KYJ Section) and Ernakulam/Ernakulam Town-
Kottayam- Kayankulam Jn. section. The sectional details of these sections relevant
to this project are given below.
TVC- QLN Section: The following is the sectional information for the sections
between Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) and Kollam (QLN), taken up in the first
phase of this study.
Total length: 64.48 Kms
Total stations: 17, out of which 9 are block stations, 4 are CNC and 4 are halt
stations.
The maximum permissible speeds are 100 kmph for passenger trains and 75
kmph for goods trains.
Ruling gradient: 1 in 100
QLN- KYJ Section: The sectional details of the section between QLN and KYJ are
as follows.
Total length:40.80 km
Total stations: 6, out of which 5 are block stations and 1 is a halt station.
The maximum permissible speeds are 100 kmph for passenger trains and 75
kmph for goods trains
Ruling gradient: KYJ- QLN 1 in 100 and at a few locations steeper than 1 in
100 and QLN- KYJ,1 in 100.
CNGR- KYJ section: This falls under the ErnakulamJn/ Ernakulam Town- Kottayam-
Kayankulam section of Trivandrum division and the sectional details relevant to the
project are given below.
Total length of CNGR- KYJ:
Total stations: 4 out of which one is a halt station

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The maximum permissible speeds are

i. For passenger trains
CNGR- MVLK (DN) 80 kmph
MVLK- KYJ (DN)- 70 kmph
KYJ- CNGR (UP)- 90 kmph
ii. For goods trains: 75 kmph
Ruling gradient: 1 in 100
Thus the total no. of stations in this project length are 27. In addition, there are 79
LCs out of which, 23 are non- interlocked and 56 are interlocked.
4.2 Challenges
The client have informed in the RFP that they want to introduce Rapid Rail Transit
System (RRTS) within the existing rail infrastructure between
Thiruvananthapuram Central & Chengannur, with minimum or nil land acquisition for
the project. A quick review of the above facts and the details given in the working
time table throws up the following challenges.
Limitations to design curves sufficient for increase of speed as desired.

Availability of sufficient land for stations, yards, depots, loop lines.
Platform heights, length and occupancy in this section.
Ruling gradient more than 0.25% (up to 1%).
Increase in sectional speed and improvement of track structure
Improving facilities, conveniences, landscaping and commercial development
Improving ambience and access for commuters and visitors.
About 79 LC Gates, which are to be minimized by subways, parallel roads,
ROBs/ RUBs/ LMV crossings or closure to the extent possible.
Continuous curves and cuttings and tree cover.
Trespassing almost all through and provision of fence, boundary walls, overhead
crossings and pedestrian subways to be considered.
Yard modification plan for Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kayankulam Junction
while the station is in operation.

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4.3 Approach and methodology for Civil engineering: Track and Stations

The following approach and methodolgy is proposed for the study of Civil
engineering: track and stations
Review the ongoing studies that shall have relevance to the project like the
study of LCs and its closure, in consultation with the Railways and RBDCK.
Finalization of the technical parameters specific to the project which

includes track structure and stations.
Prepare GIS of the entire section and development of alignment through

desktop study of GIS sheets with separate layers for
- Tracks/Roads/pathways/FOBs/ROBs/RUBs/Subways/Boundary
walls/parking space
- Electrical cables
- S&T cables
- All station areas, commercial ticketing/reservation/concourse
area/circulating area/ station entry & exit
- Drains
- Electronic signage including coach guidance/arrival/departure
- Terrain features like overhead power crossings, points etc.
Use the GIS for further study of all matters relating to Civil engineering: track
and stations.
For level crossings, the consultant will verify the present particulars
collected from site visit, regarding all the LCs in this section especially the
ones which are identified for closure. The present proposals for closure are in
the form of ROBs sanctioned, ROBs under construction, projects processed
for sanction and diversion. Existing proposals for closure of LCs shall not be
altered for this project. The existing details of the balance LC gates shall be
collected by field visits and studied along with the GIS data. Wherever
required, total station survey shall be done to arrive at a solution and also for
preparing the GAD which will enable the consultant to arrive at the costing.

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(LC no. 21 near Cheriyanad Railway Station Site visit photograph
dated 6th Dec 2013)
For exploring the potential to increase the speed on the proposed section
vis--vis the currently permissible speeds, the details from GIS data shall be
used extensively as total station survey of the complete alignemnt is not
envisaged in the scope of work. This will be further examined by site visits to
these locations where speed restrictions exist in the section (ref: working time
table). Possibilities of relocating the cross overs from the curved portions to
straight portions, avoiding curves on approaches to stations, easing of curves
with minimum or nil land acquisition, speed potential increase by yard
modifications and improvement of track structures shall be arrived at from the
GIS study, site visits and from discussions with division.
For the stations, the study will include the platfrom lengths and heights
available at the roads where the rapid rail transist system is planned, the need
for new FOBs inclduding the need for a 6m wide 30m long FOBs at
Thiruvananthapuram Central and Chengannur, requirement of shifting of
platforms from loop line to main line on cosideration of land acquistion and the
tresspassing in the stations and its premises. These will be done with the GIS

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data, coupled with site visits and interaction with Railway officals at the

Division and at site. The station details like platform length and heights shall
be collected by field work and with the station layout collected from the
Division, ways and means of acheiving the platform requirements and space
requirements shall be devised. The suggestions regarding the circulating
area, station building modification shall also be made based on the data
collected from the Division. Special care shall be given to the important
stations like TVC, QLN , KYJ and CNGR.
(Picure showing variation of platform heights at Iravipuram Railway Station: Site visit
photo dated 5th Dec 2013)
For the station yards, yard plans shall be developed based on the details
collected and shall be presented in the format prescribed by Indian Railways.
Yard layout and modifications required for the stations at TVC, QLN, CNGR
shall be developed based on the yard layout of the existign stations in
consultation with the Division. The yard at KYJ shall be developed such that

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two main lines are accomodated towards CNGR and the required

modifications shall be marked in the yard plan.
To study the possibility of providing pit lines at a suitable location for the
coaches, with in or out side of the reach between TVC and CNGR but within
the TVC division, other stations with in the Division shall be suggested if a
suitable station is not found suitable with in the project reach. During the site
visits and the initial interaction with the officials, the possibility of developing
Nemom station, which is after TVC towards Nagerkovil was indicated. This
shall be explored after confirmation from the client.
Preparation of the Panorominc view, it is learned from the discussions with

the client that another agency is entrusted with the work of suggesting ways
and means of commercially exploiting the stations at TVC and QLN as part of
development of MRTS between CNGR and TVC. The additonal utility
suggestions derived by the client for these stations shall be incorporated on
intimation by the client. It is also learned during the site visits that another
agency has already submitted a proposal to the division for development of
TVC and QLN as world class stations through public private partnership. If the
client MRVC is inclined to incorporate elements of this approved report, it
could be done if the TVC Division hand over copies of the relevant propsals
to the consultants. The Consultant shall develop 3D (panoramic/perspective)
plans of the stations of TVC and QLN which are relevant to the study, unless
otherwise specifically required by the client.
For the tresspassing at stations and along the tracks and other locations,
the GIS data shall be used to identify the spots which shall be later confirmed
with site visits along the track. The station tresspassing shall be studied along
with the station study. Various means of controlling the tresspassing shall be
suggested considering the site, cost and other considertions.

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(Chirayinkeezhu station with LC NO 566 Spl at Km 191/400-500:
Site visit photograph dated 6th Dec 2013)

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5. Signal and Telecom
5. SIGNAL AND TELECOM
5.1 Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T)
We will study the existing system for complete section of Thiruvananthapuram-

Chengannur for implementation of four aspects Automatic Signalling with following
systems:
(i) Train Protection Warning System (TPWS),
(ii) Mobile Train Radio Communication (MTRC)
(iii) Train Management Systems (TMS)
(iv) Public Information systems (PIS)
Train Management System

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Our study would also include planning and development of the Operation Control
Centre (OCC).
5.2 Approach & Methodology for S&T Works

The following approach and methodology is proposed for the study of Signaling &
Telecommunications works:
Review ongoing studies that shall have relevance to the project like the study of
LCs and its closure, in consultation with the Southern Railways (both with the
Zone & the Division).
We will undertake site survey to identify the challenges or service limitations of
the existing signaling systems.
Interface with Civil, Rolling Stock and Power Supply team to capture their
requirements.
Make recommendation on usage of suitable technology including automatic
signaling that would align with eventual civil recommendations. This would
include preparing concept design for the S&T systems.
Lastly prepare the capital cost and operating and maintenance cost estimates.
5.3 Review of Existing Studies & Data

Signaling: Existing Signal Interlocking Plans for the 27 Stations, to study the
possibility of four Aspect Colour Light signaling and Track Circuiting / Axle
Counter of complete section of 125 Kms for detection presence of Trains on the
track.

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(Kollam Jn Route Relay Interlocking Front Panel: Site visit photo
dated 5th Dec 2013)
(Perinad Control Panel Interlocking: Site visit photo

dated 5th Dec 2013)
Telecommunication: Existing plans for Optical Fiber Communication and all

other communication systems.
Level Crossings: Existing data of 79 Level Crossings.

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Power Supply arrangements: Existing power supply arrangements.

Operation Control Centre (OCC): Existing facilities
Station Building: Existing S&T Building and availability of space should there be
need for new signaling and Telecommunication system.
5.4 Challenges
We anticipate following challenges to be able to migrate from existing signaling
system to a newer one.
(i) Fitting of TPWS system in existing Locomotive and new Locomotive to be

ordered
(ii) Signals
(iii) Buffer Stop
(iv) Engineering Trains (like Tower Wagons etc)
We will undertake site survey to properly capture the existing setup to be able to
make recommendations that could be implemented.
5.5 Recommending Concept Design

The concept design of the Signaling &Telecommunication systems (S&T) will be
developed for Automatic Signaling with TPWS and TMS. While designing the
concept the most appropriate, fail safe and cost effective technology will be
considered.

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Note: In the Annexure roll plan of existing Signalling arrangement of the section TVC
CNGR is enclosed here with.
Below are the details BARSYL has received from MRVC in connection to S&T.
MRVC
S. Description of details
Details
No. collected from MRVC
1 Sectional Details of LC gate TVC38, TVC38B, TVC38B, TVC40, TVC40A,
TVC42, TVC42A, TVC44, TVC44A, TVC46,
TVC46A, TVC48, TVC48A, TVC50, TVC50A,
TVC56A.
2 TVC- CNGR Sections index TVC38, TVC38B, TVC38B, TVC40, TVC40A,

diagrams TVC42, TVC42A, TVC44, TVC44A, TVC46,
TVC46A, TVC48, TVC48A, TVC50, TVC50A,
TVC56A.
3 TVC- CNGR Sections yard CNGR1, KCVL, KPY, KVU, KYJ, KZK, MQU,
plans MYLK, OCR, PRND, PVU, QLN, STKT, TVC,
VAK.
4 Section- Bridge Details TVC-CNGR.

5 Station Details TVC-CNGR.

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6 Section PSRs TVC-CNGR.
7 Station- Amenties TVC-CNGR.
8 Section Curves TVC-CNGR.
9 Yard Modification Proposals TVC-CNGR.
TVC DIV- Miniature S&T
10 TVC-CNGR.
Diagrams

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6. Electrical and Rolling Stock
6. ELECTRICAL AND ROLLING STOCK
6.1 Rolling Stock

Undertake a review of available studies, data and reports.
Based on the inputs provided by Traffic/Train Operations Experts work out the
type and number of rolling stocks sets required to the handle the projected
traffic in the proposed section.
Meet with relevant key persons in MRVC.
BARSYL will study the existing section comprehensively to produce brief
specifications of appropriate EMU/MEMU with suitable acceleration/de-
acceleration and regenerative braking system. The consultant will identify the
source of this EMU/MEMU in domestic or international market for
procurement of rolling stock by MRVC.
Brief specifications of Rolling Stock shall include:

Broad features, dimension of the proposed cars
Feasibility for using Stainless steel/Aluminum car body for the Rolling
Stock.
Feasibility for using high speed bogies.
Maximum speed and carrying capacity of the cars for sitting and
standing.
Passenger/Sq.m. and axle load in various conditions.
Rates of acceleration/de-acceleration, braking and emergency
braking.
Minimum permissible curve where the proposed rolling stock can
negotiate easily with better passenger ride comfort,
Maximum gradient for the proposed propulsion system.
Study the feasibility of running 12 ft. wide rolling stock for the proposed
section.
BARSYL will carry out a detailed assessment for EMU/MEMU rakes with
appropriate composition as regards the length of rakes as well as type of
rakes vis vis air conditioned and non-air conditioned rakes.

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BARSYL will study the existing stabling yard and maintenance depot(s) in the
Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway and suggest the
requirement of increasing the capacity of existing depot(s) or setting up of a
new depot(s).
(Picure showing Typical EMU/MEMU)
6.2 Electrical: Traction & General Power Supply

BARSYL will study the existing Traction & General Power Supply
arrangements and advice on the requirements for the proposed Rolling stock
and Passenger amenities at Stations.
Assessment of maximum power supply demand during peak operating hours
and make appropriate suggestions for reinforcement of the existing traction
sub stations, general power supply arrangements and the Agreements with
the Power Supply authorities.
BARSYL shall study the reliability of the general Power supply arrangement
and Traction Power supply arrangements if necessary and suggest
improvements for the existing Power supply infrastructure in the proposed
section.

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Based on the above BARSYL shall advise the modification required for
protection scheme and confirm its suitability after the section is modified/
upgraded for rapid rail transit system.
We shall advice MRVC on the modification of OHE (Overhead Equipment)
owing to factors such as:
Yard modification.
Shifting/construction of platforms.
Laying/shifting of tracks or any other factors that may affect OHE.
(Picure showing Typical Traction Sub- Station)

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7. COST ESTIMATES AND BILL OF QUANTITIES
7. Cost Estimates and Bill of Quantities

7.1 General
The cost estimates of the project shall be arrived at based on site information,
appropriate assumptions wherever required and the database available with the
BARSYL and MRVC for the similar projects. These site information and assumptions
can be subject to many factors that shall be beyond the control of the consultants
and hence shall thus make no representations or warranties with respect to these
estimates and disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy of these estimates.
7.2 Cost estimates for CIVIL ENGINEERING: Tracks and Stations

On perusal of the scope of work, initial discussions regarding the project and the data
available at this point of time, the major cost shall be divided into components which
are listed below:
a. Cost of shifting of platforms where platforms need to be shifted of main line

from loop lines.
b. Cost for raising of low level platforms to high level platforms
c. Cost of providing additional platforms, FOBs
d. Cost of remodeling of yards, additional loop lines at important stations
e. Cost of providing additional pit lines
f. Cost for elimination of level crossings like ROBs, RUBs and diversions
g. Cost of improvement to stations line additional utilities for commercial
exploitation, construction of framed buildings, demolition, landscaping,
improving circulating area, controlling trespassing and additional utilities like
elevators at stations.
h. Cost of improvement to the track and alignment like adding ballast cushion, re
alignment of curves, relocating the cross overs and other works to increase
speed.
i. Cost of providing methods to prevent trespassing at stations and along the
alignment.
j. Any other works identified during the course of the work
The BOQ shall be prepared in the format prescribed by MRVC.

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7.3 Costing for Signaling and Telecom

a) Cost of the changing the existing 3 Aspect signals to 4 Aspect signals at every
yard & every Interlocked LC.
b) Circuit alterations in the Relay Room RRI/PI/Controlling Panel of existing
installation of all stations in the sections.
c) Cost of the entire section to be track circuited, since continuous track circuiting /
Axle counters is one of the essential of Automatic signaling.
d) Cost of the proposed 4 aspect automatic signals material supply, execution,
installation connecting circuit in between existing block sections.
e) Cost of the supply & installation of TPWS for the throughout the section
f) Supply & installation of TMS including software application.
g) Cost of OCC & its related equipment & arrangements with software.
h) Supply & installation cost of the Engine Borne Equipment for TPWS & TMS.
i) Cost of the Supply & installation of PIS, Station wise along with software and
relevant equipment.
j) Cost of the power supply arrangements at all new locations & Augmentation for
the old locations.
k) Cost of trench & laying of OFC, Quad, Power & signaling throughout the section
for automatic signaling.
l) Cost of supply and installation Radio Communication equipment and its software
m) Cost of the designing of relevant plans and documents and their approvals
n) Cost of Testing and Commissioning of all complete signaling system.
o) O&M Cost.
7.4 Costing for Electrical & Rolling Stock
7.4.1 Costing for Electrical
a) Cost of Traction substation augmentation works.

b) Cost of modifications for OHE (Overhead Electrification) works.
c) Cost of Reinforcement of general Power supply system.
7.4.2 Costing for Rolling Stock
a) Cost towards preliminary and detailed design of EMU/MEMU cars.

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b) Cost of the proposed EMU/MEMU Rolling stock cars for manufacturing and delivery

at site
c) Cost of training maintenance personal.
d) Cost of special tools and spares
e) O&M Cost.

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8. Deliverables
8. DELIVERABLES
8.1 The project itself can be divided into the following phases:
i. Phase I: Inception Report
ii. Phase II: Interim Report
iii. Phase III: Draft final report
iv. Phase IV: Final report
v. Phase VI: Executive summary report
vi. Presentation of Findings and recommendation of study
The above mentioned phases are directly depending on one another and are
sequential. All these indicate that acceptance of the concepts in the Inception Report
is the first step towards the interim report and other reports which follows that.
The Schedule for the delivery of key deliverables is shown in section 4.9 of the RFP
document and reproduced below:
W01
W02
W03
W04
W05
W06
W07
W08
W09
W10
W11
W12
W13
W14
W15
W16
S. No.
Key Delivery %
15-12-13
22-12-13
29-12-13
05-01-14
12-01-14
19-01-14
26-01-14
02-02-14
09-02-14
16-02-14
23-02-14
02-03-14
09-03-14
16-03-14
23-03-14
30-03-14
1 Inception Report 10
2 Interim Report 30
3 Draft Final Report 30
4 Final Report 20
Executive
5
Summary Report
Presentation of
Findings and
6
Recommendation
s
Fortnightly
7
Process report
Acceptance of
8 10
Final Report

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The interim report shall broadly indicate the major conclusions such as possible
8. Deliverables
solutions, abstract cost estimates and major findings for each activity arrived at
during the Study.
The draft final report will have a detailed and comprehensive discussion of each
activity including key tables, data, analysis, methodology, findings,
recommendations etc.
The final report will contain the final recommendations based on the comments of
MRVC, Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway, Government of Kerala
and other stake holders mentioned in this inception report.
The executive report shall briefly summarize the background, objective, findings,
recommendations, methodology and benefits of the Study.
The presentation of the findings shall be presented to the client as a culmination
of the project.
(Fig 10: Perunguzhi halt station Km 195.29 with blocked entry and circulating area:
Site visit photograph dated 6th Dec 2013)

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9. Conclusion / Comments
9. CONCLUSION / COMMENTS
9.1 General
The inception present report does give an overview about the data available, site
visits by the Consultant, identification of the stake holders and the way forward. It
gives an idea of the approach and methodology of the various parts of the project.
The various stages of the project are identified along with the schedule of these
stages. The contents of the various reports are also identified in the inception report.
The next stage of the work and the consequent successful completion of the work will
be on the acceptance of the inception report.
(MEMU shed at QLN Jn.: Site visit photograph dated 6th Dec 2013)

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10. Key Personnel
10 KEY PERSONNEL
10.1 For this report, the following key personnel have provided their input and knowledge.
S.
Name of the Expert Designation Contact Details
No.
Mr. B Ramana Rao Chief Technical Officer &
1 +91 990 801 5121
Naidu Electrical Expert
Project Team leader & Signal
2 Dr. P Raja Goundan and Telecommunications +91 949 075 1239
Expert
Civil Engineer & Project
3 Mr. Vinay Reddy Sada +91 900 000 2777
Coordinator
4 Mr. George K George Civil Engineering Expert (IRSE) +91 944 722 5269
Mr. Praveen Kumar
5 Electrical Expert +91 981 186 2460
Jain
Signal and
6 Mr. S. Solomon +91 984 910 9917
Telecommunications Expert
Signal and
7 Mr. DKL Goud +91 970 422 9966
Telecommunications Engineer
8 Mr. Ramani Rolling Stock Expert +91 967 707 9836
9 Mr. Bhandari Operations Expert +91 986 737 8466

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Quality Control Sheet

Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited,

To carry out Technical Feasibility Study for

Submission date: 16th December 2013

Name : Mr. B. Ramana Rao Naidu

Name : Dr. P. Raja Goundan

Name :Mr. Vinay Reddy Sada

Contribution to the Report: Name: Mr. George K George

Name: Mr. Praveen Kumar Jain

Name : Mr. S. Solomon

Name: Mr. DKL Goud

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Name: Mr. Bhandari

Name : Mr. B Ramana Rao Naidu

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

List of Stations in the Project

1 Chengannur CNGR 94.42 0 125.56

2 Cheriyanad CYN 100.63 6.21 119.35

3 Mavelikara MVLK 106.77 6.14 113.21

4 Kayankulam Jn KYJ 114.66 7.89 105.32

5 Ochira OCR 120.56 5.90 99.42

6 Karunagappalli KPY 128.25 7.69 91.73

7 Sasthankotta STKT 135.91 7.66 84.07

8 Munroturuttu MQO 140.43 4.52 79.55

9 Perinad PRND 146.31 5.88 73.67

10 Kollam Jn. QLN 155.50 9.19 64.48

11 Iravipuram IRP 159.92 4.42 60.06

12 Mayyanad MYY 164.25 4.33 55.73

13 Paravur PVU 167.82 3.57 52.16

14 Kappil KFI 172.35 4.53 47.63

15 Edavai EVA 175.20 2.85 44.78

16 Varkala Sivagiri VAK 178.98 3.78 41.00

17 Akathamuri AMY 185.43 6.45 34.55

18 Kadakavur KVU 188.19 2.76 31.79

19 Chirayinkeezh CRY 191.25 3.06 28.73

20 Perunguzhi PGZ 195.29 4.04 24.69

21 Murukkampuzha MQU 198.70 3.41 21.28

22 Kaniyapuram KXP 202.59 3.89 17.39

23 Kazhakuttam KZK 206.61 4.02 13.37

24 Veli VE 210.80 4.19 9.18

25 Kochuveli KCVL 213.74 2.94 6.24

26 Thiruvanathapuram Pettah TVP 217.49 3.75 2.49

27 Thiruvanathapuram Central TVC 219.98 2.49 0

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Total no. of stations 27 Nos

Distance between TVC and QLN 64.48 Kms

Distance between QLN and CNGR 61.08 Kms

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

This mandate of conducting Technical Feasibility Study is entrusted to the Mumbai

The project area is between the existing stations at Thiruvananthapuram Central

(Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station: Site visit photo

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

1.2 Phasing of the consultancy work

1.3 Scope of work

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

1.3.2 For Engineering Tracks and Railway Stations:

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

i. Working Time table of Thiruvananthapuram Division on Southern Railway

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013

Inception report: RRTS between TVC and CNGR December 2013