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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Metro contractor fined ₹10 L for Acharya Atre Chowk flooding
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on contractor Dogus-Soma for flooding of the Acharya Atre Chowk underground metro station on May 26, following heavy rains. Passenger services at the station had to be halted immediately due to waterlogging. Passenger services at the Acharya Atre Chowk station had to be halted immediately due to waterlogging on May 26. (Hindustan Times) An MMRCL official confirmed that Dogus-Soma, a joint venture firm, was penalised due to lapses. A probe conducted after the incident revealed negligence and technical errors in construction, due to which the fine was imposed, according to the state's response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by RTI activist Anil Galgali. According to the preliminary investigation report on the incident – prepared by the general consultant overseeing the project and included in the response to the RTI application – the water ingress occurred due to collapse of the temporary fire barrier, a precast cement wall, near the B2 entry/ exit. Although a dewatering system was installed at the station, its capacity was inadequate for heavy rains and the contractor's operator failed to turn on the pumps in time, causing water to spread throughout the station premises, onto platforms, the concourse area and stairs, the report said. The waterlogging damaged key equipment such as the automatic fare collection system and the signalling, telecom, electrical systems, it added. Architectural damages were repaired within five days by the contractor at their own cost, said officials.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mumbai: BMC plans pedestrian subway linking metro, racecourse, and Haji Ali parking hub
MUMBAI: In a major step toward improving pedestrian access in South Mumbai, the BMC is planning a dedicated pedestrian subway. This new underground passage will connect the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station to Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Coastal Road's parking hub at Haji Ali. The objective is to ensure seamless movement between the metro, racecourse, and coastal amenities. The main subway will run from the Nehru Science Centre exit of the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station to Mahalaxmi Racecourse, with a branch extending 120 meters. The main stretch of the subway will be 1 km long and 7.5 meters wide. Two design options are under consideration — one that connects the subway to the car park and another that doesn't. If connected, the subway will have a width of 18 to 25 meters at the preliminary stage. To take this forward, the MMRCL will appoint a consultant for a detailed feasibility and project report. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between BMC and MMRCL to define roles, responsibilities, and obligations. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Two exits of the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station are currently under consideration for the subway connection: one near Worli Naka and the other near the Nehru Science Centre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Haji Ali Car Parking Hub, originally designed as a 2-level underground structure, has been revised to a 4-level design. It will now accommodate 1,200 cars. This redesign became necessary after the cancellation of a proposed public parking lot at Amarsons Interchange in Breach Candy. Meanwhile, 70 hectares of open space around the racecourse are being developed by Reliance Industries Limited, making it South Mumbai's largest open space development. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai Metro's Line 3 now on Open Network for Digital Commerce; QR-based tickets to be available across apps
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) announced on Wednesday that Metro Line 3 will be connected to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), enabling passengers to book QR-based tickets through multiple consumer apps to travel on the fully underground Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor. This move eliminates the need for separate metro ticketing apps or standing in long queues at ticket counters. Passengers can now use widely available platforms such as EaseMyTrip, RedBus, OneTicket, Tummoc, Yatri-City Travel Guide, Highway Delite, and even Telegram-based Miles & Kilometres to purchase tickets. The OneTicket app also allows seamless travel across Metro Lines 1, 2A, 7 and now 3, enabling end-to-end metro journeys within Mumbai through a single digital interface. 'Integration of Metro Line 3 with the ONDC platform is a landmark step toward building a truly interoperable and inclusive urban mobility ecosystem. By enabling QR-based ticketing through multiple trusted apps, we are not only enhancing commuter convenience but also contributing to the broader vision of a digitally connected India,' said Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, MMRCL, in a statement. Officials said this is part of a broader effort to make Mumbai's metro system more accessible and technology-friendly as it scales up to handle millions of daily commuters across the city. 'The ONDC network, backed by the Government of India, is designed to facilitate open and inclusive digital commerce by allowing various service providers to operate on a shared infrastructure. By joining this network, Metro Line-3 becomes the first fully underground metro corridor in the country to embrace this interoperable ticketing model,' said an MMRCL spokesperson. The line is expected to see partial commissioning soon with full operations anticipated in phases.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MMRCL releases metro contractors' dues amid property tax wrangle
MUMBAI: Amid the ongoing litigation over property tax dues, the BMC has clarified that it has not violated any court orders or initiated enforcement action against the metro rail contractors working on Mumbai Metro Line 3. This clarification follows a legal notice issued by two metro contractors to the BMC and Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) on April 21 this year, threatening to halt construction over withheld payments. Four private contractors—Dogus Soma JV, CEC-ITD JV, L&T STEC JV and HCC, had approached the Bombay high court, challenging the BMC's property tax demands under Section 184 of the Railways Act, 1989, which exempts railway land from such levies. They argued that the casting yard at Wadala Truck Terminal, used for Metro construction, falls under this exemption. On March 18, Hindustan Times was the first to report that MMRCL had warned contractors that payments would be withheld unless they cleared their property tax dues with the BMC. The contractors had, in March last year, filed writ petitions, prompting the high court to restrain the BMC from taking coercive action through an interim order issued on April 30, 2024. This relief has since been extended. In a letter dated May 14, 2025, the BMC informed its legal department that it stood by its position: casting yards are taxable, and contractors are jointly and severally liable. Following a hearing on March 27 last year before additional municipal commissioner Ashwini Joshi, a formal order upheld the BMC's claims, and caveats were filed in court to protect its legal standing. In its letter, of which HT has a copy, the BMC reiterated, 'Given the ongoing judicial proceedings, no fresh notices have been issued or enforcement action taken against the contractors.' In view of the ongoing legal challenge, MMRCL has now released the contractors' withheld payments after securing an undertaking that links future tax settlement to contractual obligations. MMRCL had also sought a revised tax calculation based on reduced floor space index (FSI), which the BMC provided on January 31, 2025. Advocate Prerak Choudhary, representing the contractors, said, 'Our case is that the BMC's property tax demands violate Section 184 of the Railways Act, 1989, as no tax is payable on casting yards used for the metro project. We challenged these demands before the Bombay high court, which granted interim relief against coercive recovery. Despite this, the contractors' payments were withheld at the BMC's request, though they are now being released. While the immediate issue is resolved, we await the court's decision on the broader legality of the tax demands.' The final verdict in the case is still awaited.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Bus gets stuck in road cave-in near Girgaon Metro site, none injured
A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus got stuck in a road cave-in close to the Girgaon Metro construction site Monday morning, leaving passengers in panic. While no one was injured, there were around 40 passengers in the bus. The accident occurred about 9.30 am near the intersection of Dr Babasaheb Jaykar Marg and Jagannath Shankar Sheth (JSS) Road opposite the Thakurdwar signal, where construction is underway for Metro Line 3 underground Girgaon station. As per BEST officials, the rear left wheel of the bus, which was plying on route number 121 from Backbay Depot to J Mehta Marg, got stuck in a cave-in on the road. The electric bus runs under the banner of Tata Group company in BEST fleet. All the passengers were rescued safely, officials confirmed. 'No passenger was hurt in the accident,' said a BEST official. 'The bus was recovered with the help of a towing van and taken back to the depot.' Several local residents and eyewitnesses alleged that the pit was almost five-feet deep. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), which is developing the underground corridor, stated the cave-in is believed to have been due to water ingress in the basement pit of an adjacent under-construction building. 'Water ingress was observed in the basement pit of the proposed Girgaon rehabilitation building, likely due to a nearby utility leakage. This seems to have caused ground-loss, forming a cavity that was not visible on the surface,' the MMRCL said in a statement. The agency added that it is also coordinating with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials to detect and seal any leakage in water mains, sewer lines or the storm water drainage system. 'Necessary measures are being taken to reinstate the affected road section at the earliest and to prevent any recurrence,' MMRCL added.
