Monday, 07 August 2023

TECHNICAL MOMENT

Traction System for

Bhopal & Indore Metro
Presented by:
Vinod Kumar
Chief Traction Expert
&
Varun Bajpai
Sr. Traction & Power Supply Expert

Bhopal & Indore Metro Project

 Bhopal & Indore Metro Project

Project Facts:
• Bhopal Metro comprises of two lines viz. Line 2 with a total length 16.05 km and 14 elevated stations and 2
underground stations and Line 5 with a total length 12.99 km and 14 elevated stations.
• Indore Metro i.e. Line 3 is an arterial ring line connecting the vital points of the city with a total length 31.28 km,
23 elevated stations and 6 underground stations.
Services:
• General Consultancy services including design/ design review, proof checking, procurement, construction
Supervision, system integration, Command control system, testing & commissioning
 Traction Factors considered for adopting 750 V DC
System for
Bhopal & Third Rail system for Indore & Bhopal
Indore Metro

❑ Medium level of anticipated Ridership.

❑ Aesthetics and Environmental Conditions peculiar to the area of the city.

❑ Economic Viability based on Capital & Maintenance Costs.

❑ Higher reliability & no impact of storm.

 Traction
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

TRACTION SYSTEMS

AC Traction DC Traction

• 25kV, 1-Phase, 50 Hz
• 15kV, 1-Phase, 16.7 Hz 2x25kV,
50Hz • 600V, 750V, 1.5kV, 3kV etc.
• Invariably with overhead • With overhead conductor or
conductor due to very high third rail
voltage • Most common is 750V with
• Most Predominant is 25kV, 1- third rail
Phase, 50 Hz
V
 Traction Advantages and Disadvantages of DC Traction
System for
Bhopal & Advantages
Indore Metro
1. Aesthetically superior for elevated sections
2. Maintenance & life cycle cost lesser
3. No impact of storm
4. More reliable & maintenance free
5. Less tunnel cost in UG lines

Dis-advantages
1. Capacity to cater traffic is less than AC
traction
2. Higher losses due to high current
3. Closer substation interval, increasing the
cost of sub-stations
4. Phenomena of Stray current & low levels of
regeneration
5. High installation cost
 Traction
System for Main Components of Third Rail System
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

Expansion Joint
Splice assembly

Ramp

Mid Point Anchor

 Traction 750 V DC Power Feeding Arrangement
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

RSS

TSS
 Traction Rectifier Transformers with Rectifier unit (24 Pulse)
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

Bus duct
— AC to DC Conversion

Rectifier Rectifier unit Rectifier

Transformer-1 Transformer-2
 Traction Stinger system in Depot IBL
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

— Stinger System at IBL (Inspection Bay Line) Depot

 Traction Current Collection System in Third Rail
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro

CCD
 Traction Safety for Passengers & Maintenance Staff
System for ▪ In case of emergency evacuation of passengers during any emergency, the evacuation door of
Bhopal & Rolling stocks will only be opened when the third rail is in discharged & earthed condition.
Indore Metro
▪ At platform area platform screen doors have been provisioned for passenger safety against
falling of any passenger on track.
▪ Complete third rail system has been covered with UPVC covers in order to avoid any direct
contact with energized third rail system.
▪ High Speed circuit breakers have been installed for feeding 750V DC power supply to Third Rail
which will trip the system in milli seconds to safeguard system as well as human life incase of
any eventuality.
▪ At station platform, insulation membrane has been provided to avoid any potential difference
between rolling stock & platform to safeguard the passengers from electric shock during
boarding or de-boarding.
▪ Emergency Trip Switches have been provisioned at platforms ends to trip the third rail system
instantly in case of any eventuality.
 Traction Ethics Aspect
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro ▪ Taking into account the financing of this metro project using public
funds, we have deliberately chosen the most cost-effective solution
for the Power-supply and Traction components.
▪ Our decision considers both the initial installation costs and the
ongoing maintenance expenses. Additionally, the design of these
components has been thoughtfully planned to align with aesthetic
and environmental standards within the project area.
 Traction
System for
Bhopal &
Indore Metro
 Human
Resources
Moment
New Joinee

PERAMJEET SINGH
Supervisor Civil Engineer-Tunnels

Detail Design & PMC for Package 3 RVNL

Devprayag

DOJ: 23rd April 2024

Cheers to
many more
years!!!
Stay
amazing!
 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations !!!

GOPABANDHU DAS
Survey Engineer

Gurugram

DOJ: 26th April 2018

Congratulations on completing 6 years with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations!!!

DEEPAK KUMAR YADAV

Engineer - Civil

Working as an Engineer (Civil Works on Main Line)

Mumbai Metro Line 3

DOJ: 18th April 2019

Congratulations on completing 5 years with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations!!!

DEEPAK KUMAR RASTOGI

General Manager - Rolling Stock

Working as Senior Rolling Stock Expert (Electrical)

Mumbai Metro Line 4

DOJ: 20th April 2021

Congratulations on completing 3 years with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations !!!

VISHWAMBHAR V POHNERKAR
Principal Engineer - Electrical

Working as Senior Electrical Engineer

PMC for Mumbai Coastal Road

DOJ: 28th April 2022

Congratulations on completing 2 years with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations!!!

PRAVEEN PURI
Associate Director - Environment & Social

Working as Chief Environment and Social Expert

Bhopal & Indore Metro Project- BHOPAL

DOJ: 24th April 2023

Congratulations on completing 1 year with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations !!!

VINITA JYOTI
Officer

Working as Personal Assistant- Technical

Bengaluru Suburban Railway

DOJ: 28th April 2023

Congratulations on completing 1 year with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations !!!

JITENDRA KUMAR
Engineer - Civil

Working as Inspector-Civil
Mumbai Metro Line 3

DOJ: 28th April 2023

Congratulations on completing 1 year with our

Louis Berger family

Glad to be working with you!

 CELEBRATING
BIRTHDAYS

1st & 2nd Week of Aug 2023

 CELEBRATING
BIRTHDAYS

1st & 2nd Week of Aug 2023

 CELEBRATING
BIRTHDAYS

1st & 2nd Week of Aug 2023

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