Reliance Infra pulls out of Delhi Airport Metro, DMRC to step in
11 years, 9 months ago

Reliance Infra pulls out of Delhi Airport Metro, DMRC to step in

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Before the suspension of services, the ridership hovered around 20,000 to 21,000 but after the resumption, the ridership was nearly halved to around 10,000. New Delhi: Reliance Infra, which runs the Delhi Airport Metro line, has refused to operate it beyond June 30, a notice rejected by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Friday which termed it as a “violation” of the Concession agreement and the ongoing arbitration proceedings. Reliance Infra owned Delhi Airport Metro Private Limited has written a letter on June 27 expressing its inability to continue operations from the night of June 30. If, however, they do not do so, DMRC shall step in and operate the line in larger public interest.” [embedalsosee> The Airport Metro line, which is the country’s first Public Private Partnership, has had a tumultuous run beset with controversies after it began operations in February 2011. The official claimed DMRC could not rectify the structural defects in the Airport Metro line in time and they had to shut down operations for a longer period.

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Rs 8K Crore Relief To Delhi Metro : Supreme Court Allows DMRC's Curative Petition Against Arbitral Award In Favour Of DAMEPL
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rs 8K Crore Relief To Delhi Metro : Supreme Court Allows DMRC's Curative Petition Against Arbitral Award In Favour Of DAMEPL

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday relieved the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation of a huge liability to the tune of Rs 8000 crores approximately by setting aside its 2021 judgment which upheld the arbitral award won by the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited against the DMRC.The arbitral award was passed in 2017 and the. The Supreme Court on Wednesday relieved …

SC's big relief to DMRC, not liable to pay ₹8,000 cr to RInfra's subsidiary
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SC's big relief to DMRC, not liable to pay ₹8,000 cr to RInfra's subsidiary

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has overturned its prior ruling that compelled the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to pay an arbitration award of around 8,000 Cr to Reliance Infrastructure's subsidiary, Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited. Delhi Metro In a significant ruling, the top court said there was a "grave miscarriage of justice" in the directive instructing DMRC to honour the arbitration …

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of convention centre inauguration
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of convention centre inauguration

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre, named YashoBhoomi, in Dwarka tomorrow, Sunday, September 17. Besides this, PM Modi will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 on Sunday. “Traffic Advisory: In view …

DMRC’s Salaries, O&M Expenses Not To Be Attached In Case Of Failure To Pay Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra: Delhi High Court Clarifies
2 years ago

DMRC’s Salaries, O&M Expenses Not To Be Attached In Case Of Failure To Pay Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra: Delhi High Court Clarifies

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has clarified that the salaries and other Operation & Maintenance expenses to be borne by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will not be attached in case of its failure to pay dues to Reliance Infra-owned Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited under the 2017 arbitral award. On March 17, the high court issued a slew of directions …

DMRC ops, salary funds won’t be attached, says Delhi high court
2 years ago

DMRC ops, salary funds won’t be attached, says Delhi high court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said that funds reserved for salaries, operations and management to run the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will not be attached in case of failure to pay the unpaid arbitral award to the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited. While disposing of DMRC’s review petition against the attachment of its assets, justice Yashwant Varma noted …

DMRC asks Supreme Court to urgently take up its curative petition in DAMEPL case
2 years ago

DMRC asks Supreme Court to urgently take up its curative petition in DAMEPL case

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday asked the Supreme Court to urgently take up its curative petition against the top court’s 2021 order that required it to pay Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, a subsidiary of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infrastructure Limited an amount to the tune of over ₹8,000 crore. Supreme Court Attorney general R Venkatramani …

Airport Metro Arbitral Award: DMRC Seeks Review Of High Court Ruling, Says Attachment Of Statutory Expenses Will Cause Chaos On Delhi Roads
2 years ago

Airport Metro Arbitral Award: DMRC Seeks Review Of High Court Ruling, Says Attachment Of Statutory Expenses Will Cause Chaos On Delhi Roads

Live Law  

Seeking a review of Delhi High Court's recent decision on the execution petition filed by Reliance Infra-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has told the court that the attachment of its statutory expenses will result in immediate stoppage of the entire metro network in National Capital Region and cause inconvenience to more. Seeking a …

‘Act on DMRC request’: High court orders Delhi govt, Centre on DAMEPL payments
2 years ago

‘Act on DMRC request’: High court orders Delhi govt, Centre on DAMEPL payments

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday ordered the Union government and Delhi government to immediately act on the request of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to extend a sovereign guarantee and subordinate debt to pay the 2017 arbitral award to Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, a subsidiary of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infrastructure Limited. DMRC, a 50:50 joint …

2017 Airport Metro Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court Issues Directions To Centre, Delhi Govt For Payment Of Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra By DMRC
2 years ago

2017 Airport Metro Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court Issues Directions To Centre, Delhi Govt For Payment Of Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra By DMRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Union of India and Delhi government to forthwith attend to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation 's request for extension of sovereign guarantee or subordinate debt to enable it make payment of dues to Reliance Infra-owned Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited under the 2017 arbitral award.Justice Yashwant Varma said the decision shall. The …

Take A Decision On Granting Sanction To Attach DMRC's Assets For Payment Of Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra: Delhi High Court Directs Centre
2 years, 1 month ago

Take A Decision On Granting Sanction To Attach DMRC's Assets For Payment Of Unpaid Dues To Reliance Infra: Delhi High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

Delhi High Court on Monday directed the union government to take a decision whether it proposes to accord sanction under Section 89 of Delhi Metro Railway Act, 2002, for attachment of the movable and immovable assets of DMRC for satisfaction of the amounts payable under a 2017 arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private. Delhi High Court …

Requested Centre, Delhi Govt To Provide 'Interest Free Subordinate Debt' For Payment Of Dues To Reliance Infra: DMRC To High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Requested Centre, Delhi Govt To Provide 'Interest Free Subordinate Debt' For Payment Of Dues To Reliance Infra: DMRC To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has told High Court that it has requested the Central Government and Delhi Government to provide “interest free subordinate debt” for payment of its unpaid dues of arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd.In its affidavit filed on January 18, DMRC has informed court that it has written. The Delhi Metro …

Delhi Govt Not Willing To Pay Towards Payment Of Dues To Reliance Infra: DMRC To High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Govt Not Willing To Pay Towards Payment Of Dues To Reliance Infra: DMRC To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday informed Delhi High Court that the Delhi Government "is not inclined" to contribute towards the payment of unpaid dues of arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd.Justice Yashwant Varma took note of the affidavit filed by DMRC in which it was stated that Delhi government has. The Delhi Metro …

India Can't Be International Arbitration Hub If There Is No Enforcement Of Award : Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

India Can't Be International Arbitration Hub If There Is No Enforcement Of Award : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday orally observed that India cannot aspire to be an international arbitration hub if there is no enforcement of arbitration awards.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath made this observation while considering a petition filed by Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd in relation to the enforcement of the award to the tune of …

Centre, Delhi Govt May Decide On DMRC's Request For Financial Assistance By Dec 12: Attorney General To High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre, Delhi Govt May Decide On DMRC's Request For Financial Assistance By Dec 12: Attorney General To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Friday informed Delhi High Court that the Centre and Delhi Government may reach to some understanding by December 12 on contributing towards the payment of its unpaid dues of arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd.Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani, appearing for DMRC, requested a. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation …

Millions Of Commuters Will Suffer If Any Adverse Order Is Passed Against Delhi Metro: Attorney General Venkataramani To High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Millions Of Commuters Will Suffer If Any Adverse Order Is Passed Against Delhi Metro: Attorney General Venkataramani To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Monday told the Delhi High Court that it has requested its two equity partners - the Union of India and Delhi Government, for infusion of funds to make balance payment to the Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd in terms of a 2017 arbitral award.According to DMRC, it owes Rs.7,010.08 Crore to the. …

Delhi High Court To Summon DMRC Managing Director If Balance Arbitral Award Not Paid To DAMEPL Within Four Weeks
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court To Summon DMRC Managing Director If Balance Arbitral Award Not Paid To DAMEPL Within Four Weeks

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to make balance payment in terms of a 2017 arbitral award to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd within a period of four weeks. A single judge bench comprising of Justice V Kameswar Rao made it clear that if the amount is not paid within the stipulated time, …

Signalling issues disrupt Delhi Metro services for three hours
3 years ago

Signalling issues disrupt Delhi Metro services for three hours

Hindustan Times  

Operations on were impacted on the Delhi Metro’s Violet, Green and Pink lines around 8-11am on Thursday, leading to delays, according to commuters. Commuters wait outside the closed Peeragarhi Metro station, after services were delayed on three corridors of the Delhi Metro due to a technical glitch in New Delhi on Thursday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said the problem …

Delhi High Court Directs DMRC To Pay Decretal Amount Of Over Rs 6K Crores To DAMEPL In 2 Installments
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Directs DMRC To Pay Decretal Amount Of Over Rs 6K Crores To DAMEPL In 2 Installments

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to pay the decreetal amount to Reliance Infrastructure-promoted Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd in latter's plea seeking enforcement of the arbitration award dated May 11, 2017 in two installments by May 31, 2022.The Court directed that part-payment must be paid within two weeks.DAMEPL submitted. The Delhi High …

Delhi High Court Seeks DMRC's Stand On Making Payment Of Arbitral Award To DAMEPL
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Seeks DMRC's Stand On Making Payment Of Arbitral Award To DAMEPL

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to take instructions as to how it will make the payment of arbitral award to Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was hearing an early hearing application filed by DAMEPL in it's plea against DMRC, seeking enforcement of the arbitration award dated May 11, 2017. …

DAMEPL Playing 'Hide & Seek', Not Here With Clean Hands: Delhi High Court In Plea For Enforcement Of Arbitral Award Against DMRC
3 years, 2 months ago

DAMEPL Playing 'Hide & Seek', Not Here With Clean Hands: Delhi High Court In Plea For Enforcement Of Arbitral Award Against DMRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up the Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited for playing hide and seek with the Court, adding that it was not coming to the Court with clean hands. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was hearing DAMEPL's plea against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation seeking enforcement of the arbitration award dated May 11, 2017.The Court was …

R-Infra to get Rs 7,100 cr from DMRC post SC ruling; defence manufacturing new engine of growth: Anil Ambani
3 years, 6 months ago

R-Infra to get Rs 7,100 cr from DMRC post SC ruling; defence manufacturing new engine of growth: Anil Ambani

Firstpost  

The payment from DMRC will be utilised for debt repayment and the company, which has a standalone debt of Rs 3,808 crore, will become debt free, Ambani said Mumbai, Sep 14 Reliance Infrastructure will receive Rs 7,100 crore from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after a recent Supreme Court judgement, the company’’s chairman Anil Ambani told shareholders on Tuesday. The …

Huge victory for Anil Ambani firm as SC upholds Rs 4,600 crore arbitration award against Delhi Metro
3 years, 6 months ago

Huge victory for Anil Ambani firm as SC upholds Rs 4,600 crore arbitration award against Delhi Metro

Firstpost  

A two-judge panel of the Supreme Court upheld the 2017 arbitration award in favour of the businessman’s unit New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the 2017 arbitration award worth over Rs 4,600 crore in favour of Anil Ambani group firm, Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd, enforceable against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. A bench headed by Justice L …

Anil Ambani's company wins Rs 4,600 crore arbitral award against DMRC
3 years, 6 months ago

Anil Ambani's company wins Rs 4,600 crore arbitral award against DMRC

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the 2017 arbitration award worth over Rs 4,600 crore in favour of Anil Ambani group firm, Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd, enforceable against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao quashed the Delhi High Court order that had set aside the arbitration award in favour of DAMEPL which …

Travelling on Delhi Metro's Airport Line gets easier - Here's how
4 years, 3 months ago

Travelling on Delhi Metro's Airport Line gets easier - Here's how

India TV News  

Good news for Delhi Metro commuters. "This facility will become available on the entire Delhi Metro network by 2022," the Prime Minister's Office said. back in March 2019, PM Modi had launched the indigenously-developed NCMC to enable people to pay multiple kinds of transport charges, including using Metro and bus services across the country. Dubbed as 'One Nation One Card', …

With reopening of Airport Express Line, Delhi Metro becomes fully operational from today
4 years, 6 months ago

With reopening of Airport Express Line, Delhi Metro becomes fully operational from today

India TV News  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation resumed its services on the Airport Express line on Saturday after a halt of more 170 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. "With the resumption of service on the Airport Express Line, all lines of the Delhi Metro network are now open! According to news agency PTI, the Ministry of Home Affairs had recently issued …

Supreme Court orders commencement of work for phase-IV of Delhi Metro
5 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court orders commencement of work for phase-IV of Delhi Metro

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered commencement of construction work on the Delhi metro's fourth phase, which is over 100 km long and is estimated to add around 18.6 lakh riders per day, after the Delhi government said it has agreed to give the go-ahead to the project. The apex court, while directing that fourth phase be implemented, said that …

How Delhi airport metro line became viable
6 years, 3 months ago

How Delhi airport metro line became viable

Live Mint  

Pricing of public utilities, especially public transport, is a contentious issue in India. The hike in Delhi Metro fares last year was met with strong resistance with protestors claiming that it was not affordable for a large section of the population. In the study, Sunil Ashra from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, and others, examine the Delhi Airport Express Metroline …

Delhi Metro may grind to halt on Saturday as over 9,000 DMRC employees threaten to go on strike
6 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Metro may grind to halt on Saturday as over 9,000 DMRC employees threaten to go on strike

Firstpost  

Delhi Metro services might be severely affected after next two days as the non-executive staff of the transporter have threatened to go on strike from 30 June if their demands are not met by then New Delhi: Delhi Metro services might be severely affected after next two days as the non-executive staff of the transporter have threatened to go on …

Delhi Metro employees threaten strike from 30 June
6 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Metro employees threaten strike from 30 June

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Delhi Metro services might be severely affected after next two days as the non-executive staff of the transporter have threatened to go on strike from 30 June if their demands are not met by then. “Our first demand is that the DMRC Staff Council be changed to a DMRC employees union as the council is not a constitutional …

Delhi HC Upholds 2,950 Crore Arbitration Award Plus Interest To Reliance Infrastructure's Subsidiary From Delhi Metro
7 years ago

Delhi HC Upholds 2,950 Crore Arbitration Award Plus Interest To Reliance Infrastructure's Subsidiary From Delhi Metro

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, upheld the Rs. 2,950 crore arbitration award along with interest to Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Limited against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited.The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva who was hearing two Petitions on the subject. 2,950 crore arbitration award along with interest to Delhi Airport …

Delhi Metro hikes fare despite Arvind Kejriwal’s opposition
7 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Metro hikes fare despite Arvind Kejriwal’s opposition

Live Mint  

New Delhi: If you are travelling beyond 5 km on the Delhi Metro from Tuesday, be prepared to shell out Rs10 extra with yet another fare hike coming into effect. Smart card users, who, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s estimates, happen to be 70% of the metro’s total ridership, will continue to get 10% discount on each ride. …

AAP threatens to launch protest, demands role back Delhi metro fare hike
7 years, 6 months ago

AAP threatens to launch protest, demands role back Delhi metro fare hike

Firstpost  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said it will launch a protest campaign if Delhi Metro Rail Corp remained adamant on increasing the Metro fare. New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said it will launch a protest campaign if Delhi Metro Rail Corp remained adamant on increasing the Metro fare. Party leader Gopal Rai said that keeping in …

SC Directs Delhi Metro To Pay Rs. 60 Crore As Interest To Reliance Infra Unit DAMEPL [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

SC Directs Delhi Metro To Pay Rs. 60 Crore As Interest To Reliance Infra Unit DAMEPL [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order directing the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to pay Rs. 60 crore as interim payment to Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited, a Reliance Infrastructure Subsidiary.A vacation Bench comprising Justice D.Y. The High Court had then upheld an order passed by a single Judge, who had on …

AAP govt gives in-principle nod to Delhi Metro Phase-IV
9 years, 1 month ago

AAP govt gives in-principle nod to Delhi Metro Phase-IV

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government has given in-principle approval for construction of Metro Phase-IV. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has set 2021 as deadline for the phase-IV expansion, which would add 75 stations to the metro network. “In the recently-held meeting, government has given in-principle approval for the construction of Metro Phase-IV,” a senior government official said. The official said the …

DMRC to operate Airport Express line from today
11 years, 8 months ago

DMRC to operate Airport Express line from today

India TV News  

New Delhi, July 1: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will take over the operations of the Airport Express line here from today, said an official statement. Services on the 22.7-km-long corridor will begin as usual at 5.15 a.m. Monday under the DMRC's supervision, the statement said.An operations and maintenance team of 100 officials has already been set up to handle …

DMRC begins preparations to operate Airport Express line
11 years, 9 months ago

DMRC begins preparations to operate Airport Express line

India TV News  

New Delhi, June 29: A day after Reliance Infra refused to operate the Delhi Airport Metro line beyond June 30, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation today said it has started all the necessary arrangements required to take over operations of the 22.7 km long express link. “DMRC has started all necessary arrangements required for taking over the operations of the …

Reliance Infra refuses to operate Delhi Airport Metro line
11 years, 9 months ago

Reliance Infra refuses to operate Delhi Airport Metro line

India TV News  

New Delhi, June 29: Reliance Infra, which runs the Delhi Airport Metro line, has refused to operate it beyond June 30, a notice rejected by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday which termed it as a 'violation' of the Concession agreement and the ongoing arbitration proceedings. However, if Reliance Infra does not operate it, DMRC will step in and run …

BMRCL decides against partial PPP for Namma Metro Phase 2
12 years, 2 months ago

BMRCL decides against partial PPP for Namma Metro Phase 2

The Hindu  

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. has decided against opting for partial public-private partnership model in operations, including track, signalling and rolling stock, for the two new lines in Namma Metro Phase 2. Asked if it was prompted by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. burning its fingers with regard to the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line, Mr. Sivasailam said the board …

Delhi Airport Metro Express back on track
12 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Airport Metro Express back on track

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 22: Reliance Infrastructure-run Delhi Airport Metro Express was back on track today after a gap of six months, bringing smiles on the faces of commuters looking for seamless travel to the airport. Commercial operations of the 23-km corridor that connects Connaught Place with Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport resumed at 5.30 AM today and passengers …

Delhi Airport Metro Express gets safety clearance, to reopen shortly
12 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Airport Metro Express gets safety clearance, to reopen shortly

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Airport Metro Express Line in the capital is expected to resume operations shortly, nearly six months after it was shut down on safety concerns, a Delhi Metro official said Friday. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety has given a clearance certificate to the swanky high-speed line, which took 18 minutes for the 23-km-long journey between …

Delhi Metro to move for inspection of Airport line as repair nears
12 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Metro to move for inspection of Airport line as repair nears

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 31: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation may soon write to the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety for an inspection of the Airport line as the repair work on the closed line is nearing completion, sources said. Well placed sources said a meeting of top officials of the Urban Development ministry, DMRC officials and Delhi Airport Metro Express …

Delhi Metro rejects Reliance Infra's offer to quit
12 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Metro rejects Reliance Infra's offer to quit

India TV News  

New Delhi, Oct 27 : Delhi Metro on Saturday said it has rejected an offer by Reliance Infrastructure to quit the showcase Airport Metro Express citing financial non-viability and indicated that the corridor might be thrown open to public by Diwali. Delhi Metro Managing Director Mangu Singh admitted that Reliance Infrastructure-led Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited had sent a …

Airport line: Delhi Metro rejects R-Infra's pull-out offer
12 years, 5 months ago

Airport line: Delhi Metro rejects R-Infra's pull-out offer

Firstpost  

With failure of negotiations between the two parties, they have now opted for arbitration to settle the vexatious issue once and for all. Delhi Metro today said it has rejected an offer by Reliance Infrastructure to quit the showcase Airport Metro Express project citing financial non-viability. Delhi Metro Managing Director Mangu Singh admitted that Reliance Infrastructure-led Delhi Airport Metro Express …

Operations on Airport Metro unsafe: Reliance Infra told govt – India TV
12 years, 8 months ago

Operations on Airport Metro unsafe: Reliance Infra told govt – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 17:Days before the Airport Metro Express was shut down temporarily, its operator Reliance Infrastructure had warned the Urban Development Ministry that the operation of the line was “unsafe” and slowing down of speed was “adversely impacting” it financially. Operations on the 23-km high-speed corridor were suspended on July 8 after Reliance Infra detected cracks on the civil …

Delhi Airport Metro shuts down for safety repairs
12 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Airport Metro shuts down for safety repairs

The Hindu  

The Delhi Airport Metro Express will be shut down from Sunday till August-end to carry out repairs of faults that have been identified as “small” but “crucial” to passenger safety. On Saturday, the Union Urban Development Ministry, the Delhi government and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, which carried out civil works on the line, said they agreed with the concessionaire, …

Airport Metro to resume operations in 2 months, says Govt
12 years, 8 months ago

Airport Metro to resume operations in 2 months, says Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 7: A day after deciding to suspend operations of the 16-month-old Delhi Airport Metro Express, Government today claimed the high-speed corridor would resume services in two months time after necessary repairs, but left many questions unanswered. Union Urban Development Ministry, the Delhi Government, Delhi Metro and Reliance Infrastructure were at odds to explain the decision to suspend …

Delhi Airport Metro Express to close from Sunday
12 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Airport Metro Express to close from Sunday

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 7: Reliance Infrastructure-led Delhi Airport Metro Express will close down from Sunday for an unspecified period apparently due to technical problems and financial losses, a move that would affects hundreds of passengers who were relying on this corridor to reach the airport without any hassles. The country's first Public-Private-Partnership Metro project has had a tumultuous journey in …

Delhi Airport Metro to close from Sunday
12 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Airport Metro to close from Sunday

Firstpost  

The Reliance Infra-led company has been suffering loses as it was not able to reach its intended targets in terms of profit and ridership. New Delhi: Reliance Infrastructure-led Delhi Airport Metro Express will close down from Sunday for an unspecified period apparently due to technical problems and financial losses, a move that would affects hundreds of passengers who were relying …

Sreedharan Threatens Takeover Of Airport Express Metro
13 years, 3 months ago

Sreedharan Threatens Takeover Of Airport Express Metro

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 9: Delhi Metro today threatened take over of the Airport Metro Express corridor operated by Reliance Infrastructure if it fails to improve on train speed and frequency and reduce check-in time for fliers. “I had a meeting with the top man three-four days back and we drew his notice to the areas that need improvement,” he said, …

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