Delhi Metro (India)
Sector Railways Project Type Urban Railway for MRT Project Title General Consultancy Service for Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 Location Delhi, India Client Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Project Period July 1998 – March 2006 (Phase 1), July 2006 - June 2012 (Phase 2)
As India's first modern metro rail project, Delhi Metro is perhaps the most successful urban infrastructure project in the nation
Problem Addressed by the Project
New Delhi has grown at a fast pace eversince it was founded as the seat of Indiangovernment in 1912. In modern times,explosive growth of the population andincreasing rates of vehicle ownership inthe city has intensified traffic congestionand air pollution caused by emission.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) wascreated by the Government of India andDelhi City to construct and operate themetro system. A master plan for the metronetwork of eight lines totaling 245 km wasdrawn up to be implemented by 2021.
In September 1996, the Government ofIndia approved Phase 1 of the project forconstruction of the priority rail corridor.With no pause after the first phase, theGovernment sanctioned Phase 2 projectin 2006 toward hosting of CommonwealthGames in October 2010.
Services Provided
As the lead consultant of the consortiumappointed by DMRC, OC Global providedthe following services:
Enhance the detailed project reports Review tender documents and assist
in tender evaluation Review all design works Manage contracts of all packages Supervise and monitor the works of all
contractors, design consultants, system suppliers and manufactures
Ensure safety at all worksites Mitigate social & environmental impact Coordinate activities of all contractors Verify testing & commissioning and
trial operations of entire systems Plan operations and maintenance Provide training and technology
transfers tothe DMRC personnel
Actual Project Works
The Phase I of the project consisted ofconstruction of 3 corridors of heavy railurban transport system to accommodate2.2 million commuter trips per day andresult in 2,400 less buses on the roadsand a 50% reduction in the pollution level.
The Phase 2, another six radiating lines(three for extension of the existing lines)from the city center to outer Delhi wereconstructed. The extended metro networkconnects the different city areas includingthe suburbs. Phase I and Phase 2 arefully operational since January 2013.
Today, land prices surrounding the metroshowremarkable growth and developersproperty investment becomes significant,taking advantage of great accessibility.Delhi Metro is a stunning example ofsuccessful development and often calledas a symbol of India-Japan partnership.
At grade Elevated Underground Total
Phase 1 4.50 km 47.43 km 13.17 km 65.10 km
Phase 2 - Delhi 2.00 km 74.38 km 31.18 km 107.56 km
Phase 2 - NCR outside Delhi - 17.07 km - 17.07 km
Phase 1 & 2 Total 6.50 km 138.88 km 44.35 km 189.73 km
