Railways in India

How Mott MacDonald is contributing to the

development of railway infrastructure

Mott MacDonald is a management, engineering and

development consultancy serving the public and private
sectors worldwide.

Mott MacDonald’s US$1.7 billion business spans 140 countries

with 14,000 staff working in all sectors from transport, energy,
buildings, water and the environment to health and education,
industry and communication.

We have over 100 years’ experience in the development of

railway systems. From engineering to project management,
from individual consultancy commissions to a complete project,
from a single inception report to a major high speed line, from
concept to commissioning – Mott MacDonald undertakes all
aspects of the engineering and programme management of
a railway’s life cycle, with particular attention to environment
and sustainability. We have been appointed Independent Safety
Assessor by Mumbai Metro One Private
Limited to review system safety assurance
Our design philosophy is to deliver technical excellence for rolling stock, signalling, power and traction
through high quality, innovative and sustainable solutions for Line 1.

that provide value for money.

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Our services
Planning and architecture
• Cost estimates
• Environmental impact assessment
• Infrastructure development for station premises
• Land study
• Master planning, feasibility study
Permanent way • Passenger and freight route planning
• Asset condition survey • Traffic planning in and around station premises
• Route assessment and structure gauging
• Survey work
• Yard layout
• Track design
• Line speed improvement
• Track Ride Quality Investigation (TARQUIN)
• Ballast-less track
Electrification and traction power
• Computer modelling and analysis
• Earthing and bonding strategy
• Interfaces and compatibility
• Main grid power supplies
• Optimised substation design, site location and spacing
• Overhead line and third rail distribution
Signalling and train control • Distributed generation in railway power networks
• Circuitry for remote relay interlocking • Engineering and project management of complete
• Control panel railway power distribution projects
• Enforcement (AWS, ATP, ATO, ATS) • SCADA, EMS, DMS and GIS
• Selection control tables and aspect sequence • Power supply (AC, DC and M&E services)
charts for remote relay and electronic
interlocking system
• Signal scheme plan
• Train control circuit infrastructure
• Train protection warning system

Rolling stock
• Advice for maintenance
• Design consultancy
• Layout of depot and workshop
• Procurement and specifications
Operations and movement in depot • Safety cases
• Freight handling in depot
• Infrastructure for depot and workshop

Communication and control

• Microwave communication network
• OFC and telecom cable infrastructure
• Station and train information display systems
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Design experience
Reconnaissance Survey for BG Railway Freight Line, Orissa
Mott MacDonald conducted a feasibility study, reconnaissance survey and
costing review for a BG freight line in the state of Orissa on behalf of Railways.
The study included a proposal to finance the line on a build, operate, manage
and maintain basis. We worked as a sub consultant to Rio Tinto.

Palwal New Railway Line Design To eliminate capacity bottlenecks

on the golden quadrilateral and diagonals and to provide strategic rail
communication links to ports, the Government of India conceived a massive
rail sector investment plan. Mott MacDonald helped strengthen Cabin Palwal
junction on line 4 of Northern Railways for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.

Palwal Railway Proof Checking We undertook proof checking for the

Palwal Bhuteshwar line 3 section of the North Central Railway for Rail Vikas We were the independent checking and site
Nigam Limited. The line runs for a total of 81km parallel to the existing main engineer for all aspects of the 345km Taiwan
High Speed Rail system linking Taipei to
line railway south of Mathura Palwal in Agra.
Kaohsiung, which opened in early 2007.

Redevelopment of railway stations

We carried out masterplan and feasibilty
study for Patna Railway Station.
Patna Railway Station We have been appointed as technical consultants
by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India to prepare a master plan
and feasibility report for redevelopment of Patna Railway Station into a world
class station. The INR 30,000 million project is being developed on a design,
build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) basis to cater for 104 million
passengers per annum by 2050. Mott MacDonald provided a topographical,
geotechnical and utility traffic survey on real estates and commercial
developments. We also undertook an environmental study and master
planning, provided bid assistance and prepared a feasibility report including
traffic planning, infrastructure development and land redevelopment.

New Delhi Railway Station New Delhi Station is located in central

Delhi and is being redeveloped to world class standards. The station will
act as a link between rail and road traffic, as well as the metro network
and airport metro express line. Mott MacDonald rendered technical advisory
services to the Ministry of Railways for short listing the concessionaires. Our
services encompassed bid assistance, evaluation of technical proposal and
preparation of technical schedules for the concession agreement, construction
programme and management plans.

For London’s Crossrail, one of the biggest

and most complex rail projects in the
world, we’re working on several new design
contracts. The biggest of these is detailed
design of all sprayed concrete lined tunnels.
Advisory services
Electric Locomotive Factory and Procurement Mott MacDonald was
appointed by the Ministry of Railways to prepare bid documents for setting up
the electric locomotive factory and the procurement/maintenance contract for
high power electric locomotives through a Public Private Partnership on a Build,
Own, Operate and Transfer basis.

Mumbai Metro We were appointed Independent Safety Assessor by

Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) to review safety assurance for
three systems – rolling stock, signaling, power and traction – on the Mumbai
Metro. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA),
Government of Maharashtra identified a 146.5 km stretch for development
of an efficient, economically viable and environmental friendly Mass Rapid
Transit System (MRTS). Phase I of this project is an 11.5 km long stretch In Kuala Lumpur, Mott MacDonald undertook
comprising an elevated standard gauge metro line, 12 stations and a rolling the role of independent checking engineer
for the US$320 million monorail project,
stock maintenance depot. This is the first public private finance MRTS project
comprising 8.6km of elevated twin guideway
in India. It has been procured in joint venture with MMRDA and Reliance alignment, eleven stations and one depot
Infrastructure Limited (Rinfra) in association with Veolia Transport of France complex.

through MMOPL, a special purpose vehicle.

Landmark projects
Palm Jumeirah Monorail The £220 million, 5.5km Palm Jumeirah Monorail
in Dubai is designed to carry 6000 passengers per hour. Mott MacDonald was
technical advisor for all mechanical, electrical and process, civil and systems
engineering and reviewed all design documentation to ensure it complies with
client requirements. We also undertook a technical review of the operation and
maintenance tenders and represented the client on site from construction and
testing through to commissioning.

Manchester Metro Since 1999, Mott MacDonald has acted as technical

advisor to the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive for the
development of six new tram routes totalling over 70km. We’ve provided
planning, engineering, safeguarding and TWA expertise as well as contract
documentation and construction supervision services.

Terminal 5 Rail Development Project In 2001 Mott MacDonald

We’re part of a joint venture programme
managing the upgrade of nine ports and
2000km of freight railway line as part of
a major capital expansion programme
for Transnet – a state owned transport
organisation in South Africa.
was appointed as the Rail Integrator and Assuror for the BAA Terminal 5
rail development work. The scope of work included the extension of London
Undergrounds Piccadilly line and Heathrow Express railways in twin bore
tunnels, each 2.5km long, and the construction of a new sub-surface station
next to the new terminal building. Our role was to ensure that each sub-
system’s functionality, interfaces and performance were defined and delivered
as required and that these sub-systems were integrated into the existing
railways to provide functioning extensions to the Piccadilly and Heathrow
Express railways.

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Contact us

Gaurav Srivastava To find out more see

t +91 (0)120 254 3582 www.mottmac.in
e gaurav.srivastava@mottmac-india.com

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