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Delhi/Mumbai get wider spans...not Blr why?

19 May 2010 - 6:58pm — srinidhi

To expedite the process and make it more cost effective, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is making use of gigantic 25 metre-long girders to join spans on elevated stretch of the section.

‘‘The cost of construction with the existing 3-meter spans works out to Rs 24 crore per km, while the 25-meter ones cost Rs 19 crore per km. So using the bigger spans will result in a saving of nearly Rs 5 crore per km,’’ said a DMRC official.

It looks like this..

The bigger spans work out to be more economical and also speed up pace of the construction. Officials said it takes about a week to join the space between two pillars using segmental construction while the bigger spans can be put in place in just one day.

NICE comparison!

3 May 2010 - 7:00am — srinidhi

There was a recent comparison of the UP state Yamuna expressway and BMIC by the editor of Vijaya Karnataka news paper..

This by-far looks a neutral review/comparison of the projects. The salient points are as below:

	BMIC	Yamuna Expressway
Location	Bangalore-Mysore	Noida-Agra

The adieu to the Majestic bus stand!

20 April 2010 - 12:00pm — srinidhi

"Kempe Gowda or Majestic bus station may soon become history as the government has initiated the process of decentralization of the bus terminals.

BMRCL Ph II DPR route?

11 March 2010 - 4:51pm — srinidhi

Naveen presented a good summary of his meeting with BMRCL

One thing that came of that was the DPR for the phase II was in the final stages and would be out soon..there are already questions on

Yaara Appana Mane Gantu?

22 February 2010 - 3:21pm — srinidhi

or 'Yaara Appana hesaralli Saala?'

The above line depicts it better 'Whose loan is it anyways'..we all know BBMP/Govt coffers are empty and they are living on loans..but what are they doing about it? Nothing..all they are doing is :

Volvo's or Marcopolo's?

16 February 2010 - 4:13pm — srinidhi

JnNurm funds are being used and announcements being made by BMTC about launching new busses on Blr roads..everything is being done in a hurry..

They are saying about 200 of Marcopolo's will be ordered..are they worth it? They cost 20-30% less than the Volvo's but have been found lacking in refinements which are basic at that cost!

1. The engines are way too noisy...even on normal roads..the bus struggles to start and passengers in the bus can hear the loud engine..even people in the traffic arround the bus can hear the loud noise!

2. The AC is not efficient..there are reports of passengers sweating inside the bus!

3.The automatic doors have issues and transmission too

With all the issues, is it really worth going for these busses..

On the other hand KSRTC low floor bus design has been found commendable by the centre http://www.deccanherald.com/content/52727/centre-commends-ksrtc-bus-design.html

Should we just go for such busses than the Marcopolos?

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Metro - try get it right the first time!

13 January 2010 - 5:33am — srinidhi

As we know there is an 'Indian' way of doing everything!

We never seem to follow lanes or queues..even our RJ's for traffic updates use words like 'nuggisokke aagthillava'! (are you not able to squeeze throuhg?)

Bangalore going la Paris way for Bikes!

20 December 2009 - 6:24am — srinidhi

For those wishing to travel short distances by bicycles in the business district of Bangalore, Paris-style, here’s good news

The Union Ministry of Urban Development is planning to introduce the concept of “pool cycle” in the Garden City...

Benniganahalli bridge work underway

24 February 2009 - 5:02pm — srinidhi

Finally!! http://timesofindia.india...

Any idea if the pedestrians are taken care of?? If not, we need to immediately get their attention on this!

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