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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
‘Contractors to be penalised': MMRDA tackles delay with fresh manpower policy to expedite Mumbai Metro works
As Mumbai gears up to bring over 150 km of Metro corridors into operation, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has enforced a manpower mobilisation policy to curb delays and tighten project execution timelines. For the first time, contractors working on Metro projects will face financial penalties for workforce shortages, marking a disciplined approach towards delivering Mumbai's most ambitious infrastructure project. Under the new policy, stricter penalties are now mandatory. A shortfall of 25 per cent to 50 per cent in manpower at project sites will incur a daily penalty of Rs 1 lakh, while that exceeding 50 per cent will result in a daily penalty of Rs 2 lakh. Furthermore, a failure to meet project key dates (KDs) will trigger additional contractual penalties. MMRDA has clarified that there will be no exceptions or warnings. With several of its Metro corridors such as Metro Lines 2B, 5, 6, 7A, and 9 reaching critical stages of construction and trials, the policy is viewed as an essential step in keeping the momentum and preventing delays. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, 'We appointed dedicated team leaders for each Metro package, which has made a significant difference in site progress. This new policy is the next logical step. We aim to commission multiple Metro corridors by the end of this year. We are not just working faster we're working smarter.' Regular site inspections and manpower reviews will be carried out as part of normal operating procedures. These will be overseen by general consultants and Metro engineering teams that have been appointed for every corridor, he said on Wednesday. Team leaders have also been dedicated to individual Metro packages to enhance accountability and facilitate progress monitoring. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the MMRDA Chairman, has endorsed the policy. 'This is about momentum. MMRDA is working on an unprecedented scale, and there is no room for compromise. We owe it to our commuters to stay on track—literally and figuratively. If that means enforcing tough measures, so be it. Time lost is opportunity lost,' he said. This decision is seen to be important in the management of Metro projects in Mumbai with a clear message of execution being the priority by MMRDA.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mumbai metro line 4 achieves milestone with U-girder installation at Kapurbawdi station
Thane: The Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Wadala–Gaimukh) reached a major milestone with the successful overnight installation of eight U-girders at Kapurbawdi Metro station on Ghodbunder Road, officials said. Each U-girder, weighing approximately 97.92 metric tonnes and spanning 18 metres, was launched and installed within just eight hours, marking it as a first for any Mumbai Metro project executed by the MMRDA. This achievement is seen as critical, as the agency plans to begin trial runs on the stretch before the end of this year, as recently announced by MMRDA chairman and deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The Kapurbawdi station is a key interchange connecting Metro Line 4 (Wadala–Gaimukh) and Line 5 (Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan), making this construction phase vital. A coordinated team of engineers, workers, traffic police, and marshals deployed heavy-duty machinery—including a 550-tonne crane and three 500-tonne cranes—to complete the launching of the collectively 783.3-tonne heavy girders safely and efficiently at its location. "One of the biggest challenges was managing heavy traffic along Ghodbunder Road," said an MMRDA spokesperson. "Our teams created a detailed girder launching plan, conducted risk analysis, and coordinated with Thane traffic police to ensure a smooth execution with minimal disruption. Fortunately, everything went as planned, and the work finished ahead of schedule." Stretching 32.3 km and featuring 30 elevated stations, Metro Line 4 is poised to become the backbone of East Mumbai's transit network. It will integrate with the Eastern Express Highway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, and future Metro Lines 2B, 5, and 6, aiming to cut commute times by 50–75%. Meanwhile, following Shinde's recent announcement, the MMRDA is preparing to conduct a trial run on at least a small 10-km stretch between Cadbury Junction (Eastern Express Highway) and Gaimukh (Ghodbunder Road). Line 4, which connects Wadala with Kasarwadavli, extends further to Gaimukh as Line 4A, further strengthening Mumbai's metro connectivity. Once operational, it promises to significantly ease travel for thousands of commuters.
