MAINTENANCE DEPOT
Rafale’s India operations get a strategic push; Dassault establishes maintenance facility near Jewar Airport
Dassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Jewar International Airport for India’s Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters. This move supports India's aspiration to locally manufacture the latest Rafale versions under the "Make in India" initiative. Engine maker Safran SA also intends to set up an MRO facility for Rafale engines in Hyderabad, aiming for operations by 2025 and potential local production of M-88 engines. These developments are crucial as India seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amidst regional security challenges, including from China's expanding military presence.
Mumbai's first underground metro to launch in July; All you need know about it
Mumbai's first underground metro line, launching in July, will span 33.5 km and include 27 stations, primarily underground. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will manage operations. The metro will operate from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, with trains every few minutes, reaching speeds of 90 km per hour. This project, covering a total of 56 km, aims to significantly reduce the city's traffic congestion. The second phase is anticipated to complete within eight months.
RITES shares rally 4% on signing MoU with DMRC
Shares of Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) surged by 4% to reach the day’s peak of Rs 708 in today’s session on the BSE. This increase followed the company's announcement of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3: BKC to Aarey Phase 1 operations set to start from July. Check route map and stations
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase I operations on the Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex route are set to begin in July. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) expects to start phase I operations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 on this route by then. Necessary dry runs have been completed, with some assessments and approvals pending. The Metro agency is ready to operate over 260 services with its fleet of 19 trains.
NCRTC investigation finds lapses by operational staff
An NCRTC probe into a recent derailment on the regional rapid rail project found operational staff lapses. The incident occurred at Duhai depot in Uttar Pradesh, with the high-level committee attributing it to an operational lapse. The committee recommended penal action and refresher courses for staff. The project, aimed at reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour, involves German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Alstom.
IAF indigenised more than 60,000 components in last two to three years: Air Chief Marshal
When asked about the indigenisation of Base Repair Depots (BRDs), the IAF chief said, "All our BRDs have been opened up to all the industries to come and take a look as to where industries can pitch in into the work that has been done, not only in BRDs but all the Air Force units".
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Indian Air Force successfully testfires 'SAMAR' air defence missile system at Exercise Astrashakti
The Indian Air Force celebrates success with the SAMAR air defence missile system, an indigenous innovation derived from old Russian air-to-air missiles. During Exercise AstraShakti-2023, the system showcased its prowess by engaging aerial threats with a 2 to 2.5 Mach speed range. With a twin-turret launch platform, it offers versatility, capable of firing two missiles in various threat scenarios. This achievement aligns with the government's push for self-reliance, demonstrating India's strides in indigenous defense development.
Mumbai: Drivers of more private bus operators hired by BEST join strike; over 900 buses off roads, operations at 12 depots hit
Bus operations in Mumbai were severely affected due to the ongoing strike by drivers of private operators hired by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking. As many as 921 buses of three private operators from 12 depots were off roads since morning. The operations of BEST's wet leased buses were severely hampered at various depots since more drivers joined the strike.
IAF Maintenance Command develops satellite-based real time aircraft tracking system
The Indian Air Force's Maintenance Command has developed a satellite-based real time aircraft tracking system that can get information about the location of an aircraft, a senior official said here on Thursday.
PM Modi flags off Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express
During the event, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of Nagpur and Ajni railway stations to be redeveloped at a cost of about Rs 590 crore and Rs 360 crore respectively.
Vande Bharat suffers jammed wheels; passengers shifted to another train
The officials said the semi-high speed train left New Delhi station at its scheduled time of 06.00 AM but it had to be withdrawn at Khurja station in Uttar Pradesh, just after travelling about 90 km. All the 1,068 passengers had to be deboarded and shifted to a Shatabdi Express rake brought from Delhi for their onwards journey, which started around 12.40 pm.
Preparations afoot at Duhai Depot for arrival of India's first RRTS train
"First RRTS will soon arrive at Duhai Depot in Ghaziabad. The depot is gearing up for its arrival as tracks have been laid out, and preparations are being made for the testing of the train there," the statement by NCRTC said.
Delhi Metro unveils first refurbished train after first-ever mid-life overhaul of old coaches
The refurbishment is being carried out by a consortium of Escorts Limited's Railway Equipment Division and South Africa-based Naledi Rail Engineering, the DMRC said. The DMRC network's current span is nearly 392 km with 286 stations (including the Noida–Greater Noida Metro Corridor and Rapid Metro, Gurgaon).
IAF chief attends conference of Maintenance Command, bats for embracing modern technology
The conference -- which ended on Friday -- was attended by the commanders of base repair depots, equipment depots and other stations or units under Maintenance Command (MC), and they reviewed ongoing projects and took stock of goals and tasks for MC in the year ahead, the IAF's statement said.
Mumbai Metro depot at BKC will increase project cost: Devendra Fadnavis
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the order passed by the Mumbai suburban district collector allotting 102 acres of salt pan land in suburban Kanjurmarg for the construction of an integrated metro car shed.
Railways to build reservoirs in bullet train depots to harvest water for maintenance
The move comes at a time when parts of the country are reeling under severe water crisis.
Ageing aircraft, poor maintenance, inadequate training hit IAF hard
The armed forces may contend they have drastically brought down the rate from around 30 crashes per year prevalent in the 1971-1972 to 2003-2004 timeframe. But the figures still remain high.
Haryana Roadways employees to go on strike on Wednesday, public transport to be hit
The public transport services would be affected in Haryana on Wednesday as Roadways employees will go on a day-long strike to protest the government's move to allow private buses to ply within and from the state.
With no land for depot, Bengaluru's metro phase II in limbo
The depot planned at Challaghatta in Kengeri requires 40 acres. Of this, 17 acres were acquired by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for two projects.
Nearly 500 buses idle at depots
Even as the city grapples with the extra strain on public transport during the odd-even days, at least 400 to 500 buses lie unutilised at depots at any given point.
Air Vice Marshal Biju Paul is new AOLM at Maintenance Command
Air Vice Marshal Biju Paul took over as Air Officer in-charge Logistics Management (AOLM) at HQ Maintenance Command today.
India likely to order 106 more Swiss Pilatus PC-7 aircraft to train pilots
This comes after defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics' attempt to develop its own BTA called HTT-40 failed to pass muster with the defence ministry.
IAF critically dependent on maintenance command: Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha
The operational capability of Indian Air Force is critically dependent on the efficiency of maintenance command, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha told his commanders.
Air chief Arup Raha to address IAF Maintenance Commanders Conference on March 5
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Arup Raha, will be arriving here tomorrow on an official visit to Headquarters Maintenance Command, (MC) of the Indian Air Force.
Indian Air Force to replace Avro aircraft soon: Official
The Indian Air Force will soon be phasing out the old Avro aircraft and have sought a request for proposal, a senior IAF official said today.
TCS, Infosys, Wipro margins to fall as US outsourcing customers like Walmart, Home Depot, Cisco, Ericson cut rates
Indian tech cos are being asked by US outsourcing clients to cut rates for back office, software work by 15%, threatening to erode their high margins.
Indian Air Force inducts upgraded Antonov-32 airlift aircraft
Augmenting its airlift capabilities, the Indian Air Force on Wednesday inducted four upgraded Antonov-32 aircraft, which underwent overhauling and technical life extension programme in Ukraine.
L&T awarded construction of Metro Rail depot works
The Chennai Metro Rail has awarded the construction of depot works to Larsen and Toubro Ltd at a cost of Rs 198.10 crore.
DMRC unveils India's first standard gauge maintenance depot
The DMRC today unveiled the country's first standard gauge train depot that boasts of various facilities like state-of-the-art automatic train washing plant.
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