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EXPERTISE Safe, efficient and reliable mass transportation is a priority issue for governments around the world. Rail transit is widely viewed as sustainable solution, yet its development always comes with a multitude of challenges to bring projects to completion in time, while ensuring that stringent safety and technical standards are adequately met.

We specialize in providing a single point of contact for clients who are developing urban or intercity railway transportation. From conceptualization to implementation, whether for the construction of new facilities or the rehabilitation of existing facilities, our expertise and resources equip us to address challenges of complexity and manage rail projects to successful completion.

We provide our clients with the expertise and experience on the latest technologies and solutions in all areas of rail mass transportation, whether conventional intercity or suburban trains, shinkansen and other high speed trains, subways, light rail, or other guided transport systems.

Our experience and excellence in project appraisal provide the necessary base of information, identification of feasible project alternatives, and expert advice upon which a project sponsor can make an informed decision. Our multi-disciplined approach brings together the professional experience we have accumulated over 50 years.

R a i l wa y s a n d M a s s Tra n s i t

CONSULTING SERVICES

Railway Development

Urban railways (mass transit, subways, light rail, monorails, airport access, new transit systems)

High-speed trains

Inter-city passenger trains and freight trains

Railway System Development

New construction & rehabilitation of existing railway

Demand forecasting & ridership estimate

Route alignment & station site selection

Train operation planning

Electrical & mechanical systems

Safety & control systems

Operation & maintenance systems

Management & information systems

Interface coordination & system integration

Integrated transport systems

Development of Structures, Facilities and Equipment

Tunnels, bridges, elevated track, station facilities, depot / workshop, signaling system, communication system, power supply facilities, electrification system, rolling stock, automatic fare collection system, platform screen door

Project Design, Formulation and Implementation

Master plan, feasibility study & project appraisal

Engineering designs & tender documentation

Contract strategy & tender assistance

Project management & stakeholder facilitation

Construction supervision & E&M works supervision

Testing & commissioning

Operation & maintenance advisory

Technical assistance & capacity building

Institutional & organizational development

Financial analysis, PPP & commercial advisory

Delhi Metro (India)

Sector Railways Project Type Urban Railway for MRT Project Title General Consultancy Service for Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 Location Delhi, India Client Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Project Period July 1998 – March 2006 (Phase 1), July 2006 - June 2012 (Phase 2)

As India's first modern metro rail project, Delhi Metro is perhaps the most successful urban infrastructure project in the nation Problem Addressed by the Project New Delhi has grown at a fast pace ever since it was founded as the seat of Indian government in 1912. In modern times, explosive growth of the population and increasing rates of vehicle ownership in the city has intensified traffic congestion and air pollution caused by emission.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was created by the Government of India and Delhi City to construct and operate the metro system. A master plan for the metro network of eight lines totaling 245 km was drawn up to be implemented by 2021.

In September 1996, the Government of India approved Phase 1 of the project for construction of the priority rail corridor. With no pause after the first phase, the Government sanctioned Phase 2 project in 2006 toward hosting of Commonwealth Games in October 2010.

Services Provided As the lead consultant of the consortium appointed by DMRC, OC Global provided the following services:

Enhance the detailed project reports Review tender documents and assist

in tender evaluation Review all design works Manage contracts of all packages Supervise and monitor the works of all

contractors, design consultants, system suppliers and manufactures

Ensure safety at all worksites Mitigate social & environmental impact Coordinate activities of all contractors Verify testing & commissioning and

trial operations of entire systems Plan operations and maintenance Provide training and technology

transfers tothe DMRC personnel

Actual Project Works The Phase I of the project consisted of construction of 3 corridors of heavy rail urban transport system to accommodate 2.2 million commuter trips per day and result in 2,400 less buses on the roads and a 50% reduction in the pollution level.

The Phase 2, another six radiating lines (three for extension of the existing lines) from the city center to outer Delhi were constructed. The extended metro network connects the different city areas including the suburbs. Phase I and Phase 2 are fully operational since January 2013.

Today, land prices surrounding the metro showremarkable growth and developers property investment becomes significant, taking advantage of great accessibility. Delhi Metro is a stunning example of successful development and often called as a symbol of India-Japan partnership.

At grade Elevated Underground Total

Phase 1 4.50 km 47.43 km 13.17 km 65.10 km

Phase 2 - Delhi 2.00 km 74.38 km 31.18 km 107.56 km

Phase 2 - NCR outside Delhi - 17.07 km - 17.07 km

Phase 1 & 2 Total 6.50 km 138.88 km 44.35 km 189.73 km

Sofia Metro Extension (Bulgaria)

Problem Addressed by the Project

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, having a population of about 1.2 million. The city is inconvenienced by narrow roads and rapidly increasing numbers of automobiles. Development of metro systems is regarded as an important policy to enhance city's transportation and maintain the landscape of the thousand-year-old cultural assets located in the central city.

The first seven stations of the Metro Line No.1 linking the western residential area and part of the downtown area (about 8.1 km) were constructed under cut and cover method by the Sofia's rapid transit company. It was completed in October 2000. Afterwards, JICA provided ODA loan to finance the Sofia Metro Extension Project from the 7th to 9th stations. The project employed the shield tunneling method for the first time in Sofia. The method enabled tunnel construction to proceed with minimal requirement for surface excavation, thus avoiding hindrance to traffic. However, careful attentions were required to avoid underground utilities and buried cultural heritages. Upon completion, the extended system improved the financial and institutional capabilities of the metro operator and contributed the enhancement of transportation network, while safeguarding rich cultural assets.

Services Provided

Reviewed, revalidated and supplemented the preliminary designs Reviewed, enhanced and finalized tender designs / documents for the

entire civil and E&M packages for metro extension works Assisted the selection of contractors, suppliers and project consortium Supervised and monitored construction works and E&M works Supervised and monitored testing & commissioning and trial running Prepared manuals of operation and maintenance of the signaling and

communications systems.

Actual Project Works

Total length of the project is 2.3 km with twin single-track tunnels. The work includes construction of two stations by cut and cover method. The west end of the project was connected to the existing Station-7 making no adverse impact to the day-to-day operations, while the east end of the project was connected to an existing tunnel which was constructed about 20 years ago. Project works include: tunneling, stations, trackwork, power supply & distribution system, signaling & communication system, and commissioning.

Sector Railways

Project Type Urban Subway

Project Title Sofia Metro Extension

Location Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria

Client Municipality of Sofia / JBIC

Project Period September 2002 – December 2012

Sofia's first shield tunnel construction avoided hindrance to traffic, while protection of rich cultural heritage was a challenging and formidable issue

Railway Modernization Project (Romania)


The European Union (EU) has planned to open Europe-Caucasus-Central Asia (TRACERA) transport corridors by railway and road. These corridors cross the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea from east to west and connect with important Pan-European Transport Corridors. Corridor IV with a total length of 3,285 km crosses the countries of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.

On Romanian territory, Corridor IV has a railway component with a total length of 841 km across the north and to the east on a route through Curtici-Arad-Sibiu-Brasov-Constanta. This railway route is the most important of the lines and carries about 25% of the total traffic of the Romanian Railway compared with only 8% of the total railway network length. However, the facilities of the line were deteriorated and needed to be upgraded to meet European standards by removing speed restrictions, modernizing facilities to enable high-speed train operations (160 km/h for passenger trains and 120 km/h for freight trains) and to increase the carrying capacity of the railway system.

Services Provided

As lead consultant of the consortium, OC Global performed:

Engineering designs and preparation of tender documents Tender Assistance including evaluation and awarding support Construction and installation supervisory services.


Design works and tender documentation services were performed from 2001 to 2004. Afterwards, construction supervision services were performed from 2005 to 2007. The rehabilitation promoted distribution of goods in the region, and contributed to the growth of Romania and neighboring countries.

Sector Railways

Project Type Inter-City Railway

Project Title Railway Modernization Project of Bucharest-Constanta Line

Location Bucharest - Constanta, Romania

Client National Railway Company (CFR-SA)

Project Period February 2003 – July 2008

The modernized railway promoted distribution of goods in the region, and contributed to the growth of Romania and neighboring countries

Sector Railways

Project Type Urban Railway for MRT

Project Title The Engineering and Consulting Services for Gebze-Haydarpasa, Sirkeci-Halkali Commuter Rails Upgrading and Railway Bosphorus Tube Crossing Construction (Marmaray)

Location Istanbul, Turkey

Client General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments (AYGM)

Project Period March 2002 – Present

Railway lines on both sides of the strait were linked through a submerged rail tube tunnel spanning the Bosphorus Problem Addressed by the Project

One of the most important problems of Istanbul is the difficulty of traffic management resulting from the rapid population growth and the traffic increase. Heaviest traffic can be seen on the bridges over the Bosphorus Strait. The Strait connecting the two continents has been serving vehicles with the help of two bridges and numbers of ferryboats. However, the total capacity was still insufficient and traffic could be gridlocked especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours. In order to address these issues, the Government initiated the Project Marmaray, which is designed to provide railway service connecting the area between Sarayburnu and Üsküdar under the Bosphorus Strait

Services Provided

As the JV Lead, OC Global has been providing overall consulting services, including:

Basic design Preparation of tender documents Project management plan Quality assurance system Safety policy Contract management Pre-qualification questionnaire and

evaluation criteria Pre-qualification evaluation report Tender assistance, with documents

including evaluation criteria Technical study reports Construction scheduling Special assistant to Employer related

to funding arrangements Construction supervision and

operations management


The Project consists of 3 construction packages, namely

The Bosphorus Crossing (BC1) including construction of the immersed tube tunnel, bored tunnels on both sides and 4 new stations.

The Upgrading of the Commuter Rail (CR1) including installation of a third track on surface and full upgrading of existing tracks and stations, new signaling system, communication system, fare collection system, operations control center, etc.

Procurement of New Rolling Stock (CR2) including introduction of 44 units of 10 car trains

Marmaray tunnel officially opened on 29 Oct 2013, the Turkish Republic's 90th anniversary. The Ottoman's dream of 150 years ago was realized with Marmaray link between Europe and Asia, uniting the two continents and the people.

The 63 km connecting suburban lines are still under implementation.

Bosphorus Tube Crossing Project (Turkey)

Depok Depot Project A new maintenance depot was constructed near Depok Station on the Central Line to meet the demand for maintenance facility of electric railcars and for accommodation of stabling yard, inspection shed, repair shed, etc.

Electrification of Bekasi Line Project This project principally involved with electrification and signal modernization of existing double track railway between Jantinegara Station in East Jakarta and Bekasi Station.

Central Line track Elevation Project, Jakarta Kota – Manggarai section This project aimed to resolve about 20 at-grade crossing conflicts in the crowded central business district of Jakarta City.

Java Main Line Electrification and Double-Double Tracking (Indonesia)

Sector Railways

Project Type Commuter Line

Project Title Java Main Line Electrification and Double-Double Tracking Project

Location Jakarta, Indonesia

Client Directorate General of Railway (DGR), Ministry of Transportation

Project Period April 2002 – Present


The objective of the project is to enhance transport capacity and increase operational efficiency for two railway lines by double-double tracking to separate Jabotabek Railway Line (commuter line) from Java Main Line (intercity line) in the section where the two lines share the same rail tracks. In addition, scope of the project also includes electrification as extension of Bekasi Line (commuter line) from Bekasi Station to Cikarang Station. This is expected to increase transport capacity in response to the expanding commuting zone.

Services Provided

Basic design Preparation of tender documents Project management plan Quality assurance system Safety policy Contract strategy Pre-qualification questionnaire and

evaluation criteria Pre-qualification evaluation report Tender assistance Technical study reports Construction scheduling Construction supervision and project

management

The project will create additional double tracks to separate commuter and intercity services on a congested corridor

Airport Rail Link (Thailand)

Sector Railways

Project Type Airport Rail Link

Project Title Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link and City Air Terminal Project

Location Bangkok, Thailand

Client State Railway of Thailand (SRT)

Project Period February 2005 – March 2010


In order to meet the increasing demand of air travel and due to the constraints in capacity at Don Muang Airport, the construction of Suvarnabhumi Airport began in 2002 and the new airport commenced its service in 2006. Airport Rail Link (ARL) was planned to offer its passengers fast and reliable transit in addition to buses and taxis which had been used as airport feeders. In 2003, when the construction of the new airport was progressing, the SRT appointed consultants for designs and subsequently for construction supervision of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link construction project.

Services Provided

As a JV member, the consultants undertook the detailed design, mainly responsible for railway systems, where civil works was carried out by Thai partners. Tender documents combining both works into one contract package was prepared.

The consultants also undertook construction supervision and project management services for both civil works and railway systems, including testing and commissioning of the overall system as well as assistance in trial running period up to the commencement of the revenue operation.


The project was for provision of a modern Airport Access rail system of high quality, punctuality and reliability to link Suvarnabhumi Airport and the Bangkok central area. The dual-track line accommodates two services, a non-stop Express service between Makkasan station and Suvarnabhumi station (25 km) running at 160 kph, and the City Line service stopping at all of 8 stations from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi station (28 km)as serving as commuter transport.

In addition to the terminal stations at Phaya Thai for the City Line and Suvarnabhumi for both lines, Makkasanstation was designed and developed as a central station wherea City Air Terminal equipped with check-in counters, flight Information displays and fully automated Baggage Handling System was constructed for Express passengers.

The Airport Rail Link enables international travelers to move between the city and the airport in a convenient, fast and inexpensive way

Bangalore’s metro, popularly known as Namma Metro, became the first modern feature of the city and will benefit more than a million commuters a day Problem Addressed by the Project

Bangalore, the fifth largest city in India with a population of over 10 million in 2014, is the capital of the state of Karnataka. The city houses many of the important Information Technology companies and is nicknamed as the Silicon Valley of India. Rapid growth in vehicle population has been causing extreme congestion and air pollution on this city's roads. As the result, Bangalore is emerging as one of the most polluted cities in India. In 1994, the state government of Karnataka had incorporated a company called, "Bangalore Mass Rapid Transit Limited" (BMRTS) to implement a Mass Rapid System. In 2002, two major corridors of East-West and North – South were identified.

Services Provided

As the JV member consultant appointed by BMRC, OC Global has been providing the following services:

Preliminary design Tender design and tender documentation for various

design and construct contract packages Tender documentation for various "Construct only"

packages Bid process management, including selection of

contractors/suppliers/detailed design consultants Review and proof checking of detailed designs &

drawings, including system works Project management and construction supervision

under FIDIC conditions of contract Quality, Safety and Environment management Contract management System integration Testing & commissioning of the entire system Prepared operation and maintenance manuals for

various disciplines • Training the personnel of BMRC for operation and maintenance


This MRT system comprises construction of 8.8 km of underground and 33.5 km of elevated track (42.3 km in total length), 41 stations and 2 depots. Commercial operations on 6.1km elevated section (E-W line) opened in October 2011 and 9.9km elevated section (N-S line) opened in March 2014.

Bangalore Metro (India) Sector Railways Project Type Urban Railway for MRT Project Title General Consultancy Services for Bangalore Metro Rail Project Location Bangalore, India Client Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) Project Period June 2007 – Present

Photo by Shuhei Fujita


Air travel in India increased rapidly in the last decade. As a result, roads leading to airports in the large cities in India became heavily congested. Delhi experienced particularly rapid growth in air traffic.

The only public transport services to Delhi’s airport were a few of ordinary city bus lines that stopped at the airport on route to and from other destinations.

Delhi was awarded the 2010 Common Wealth Games, a major sport event that would welcome a large influx of athletes, spectators and media to the city, most of whom would arrive through the airport.

Recognizing the increasing traffic to the airport, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) proposed to build a dedicated and express railway line to the airport. The line would reduce the travel time between New Delhi Railway Station and the airport to 18 minutes. This journey could otherwise take few hours by the congested road.

Services Provided

As the JV Lead, OC Global provided the following range of services:

Review, revalidate and supplement preliminary designs

Design and documentation for civil contracts and concessionaire contract

Tender Assistance for construction for 6 civil (1 elevated and 5 underground) and 1 concessionaire (electrical and mechanical, rolling stock, operation and maintenance)

Review and proof checked designs submitted by contractors for the design-build based contracts and the concessionaire

Project management and construction supervision under FIDIC contract

System Testing & Commissioning Prepare construction manuals, and

review/approval of operation andmaintenance manuals prepared by the Concessionaire

Monitor arrangements and providing training to the personnel of the Concessionaire in operation, maintenance and repair of various equipment, plants and the system


Commercial operation opened on 23 February 2011.

Delhi Airport Line (India)

This airport line covers the distance of 22.7 km that runs from the Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport to the New Delhi Railway Station

Sector Railways

Project Type Airport Rail Link

Project Title Consulting Services for Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project -Airport Line

Location India, Delhi

Client Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Project Period December 2006 – June 2011

Capacity Expansion increased passenger volume to 40,000 per hour per direction, while North Extension connected Line 1 to Line 3 to "close the loop" around Manila

Sector Railways

Project Type Urban Railway for LRT

Project Title Manila LRT Line 1 Expansion Project

Location Manila, Philippines

Client Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), Department of Transportation and Communications

Project Period February 2002 – September 2008


The LRT Line 1, 14.5 km elevated line with 18 stations running north to south, was financed by a loan from the Belgian government and began its operation in December 1984 with the design capacity to carry 18,000 passengers per hour per direction (pphpd) of travel. Since 1990, overcrowding caused trains delays on a daily basis. By 1994, the system was running at maximum operational capacity and the need for expansion from the two-car trains was identified. Subsequently, the Government of the Philippines carried out a series of improvements to expand the passenger carrying capacity of Line 1. In 2001, the Government began the Phase II expansion project with the aim to increase the passenger carrying capacity of line 1 to 40,000 pphpd.

Services Provided

Project management support for general management and development of the project management plan, implementation of a project control system, and public relations.

Engineering services for the detailed design of modification of existing passenger stations, basic design of electric and mechanical works, and preparation of bid documents.

Assistance in bidding and ROW acquisition.

Construction supervision. Defects liability support


Purchasing of rolling stocks Improving of signaling system and

strengthening of communication system

Installing of automatic gates and ticketing devise

Construction of a station, a pedestrian deck and lifts

Improving of station facilities Strengthening of a rail yard Widening of vehicle factory

LRT Line 1 Capacity Expansion

(Philippines)

LRT Line 1 North Extension

(Philippines) As the JV Lead, OC Global provided a range of project management services. This Project involved the construction of a 5.71 km elevated line seamlessly from Monumento Station of Line 1 to North Avenue Station of Line 3, including three stations. The scope of works included:

Civil & Architectural works, including construction of three new stations (Balintawak, Roosevelt) as well as improvements in Monumento Station, modification of pedestrian overpasses and the provision and installation of all the required elevators and escalators, thereat

Electro-Mechanical works (except rolling stock) consisting of signaling, telecommunications system, Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, sub-station power supply & distribution system, overhead catenary system, trackworks and station services (electrical works, elevators & escalators, air conditioning & ventilation system, fire detection and alarm system)

Tackling excessive dependence on cars and motorcycles, Line 2 will accommodate public transport needs and reduce congestion

Problem Addressed by the Project Hanoi’s population jumped from 2.7 million in 2000 to 3.3 million in 2010. This rapid motorization of Hanoi city is characterized by a predominance of motorcycles and considerable rise of automotive. In light of the insufficiency in the capacity of public transport and road networks, introduction of mass transit is vital for sustainable growth of the city.

In July 2011 the Government of Vietnam initiated a new master plan for the city, entitled General Planning on Construction of Hanoi capital up to 2030 with a vision to 2050. This decision states 8 urban railway lines will be developed by 2030.

Line 2 is the integral part of the urban railway construction program. This project intends to address the rising demand for transportation by building an urban rail line in Hanoi. With the greatest priority, the 11.5 km section between Nam Thang Long and Tran Hung Dao will connect new business district in Tay Ho and Hoan Kiem, the very heart of the Old Quarter. The route consists of 2.6 km elevated section and 8.9 km underground section with 10 stations and 1 depot.

Services Provided As the JV Lead, OC Global is providing overall project management, including:

Review of feasibility study Basic design Preparation of tender documents Project management plan Quality assurance system System safety plan Contract strategy and risk analysis Social and environmental safeguard Training plan with designing of training

infrastructure Non-fare business plan including

property development proposal Pre-qualification questionnaire and

evaluation criteria Pre-qualification evaluation report Tender assistance, with documents

including evaluation criteria Technical study reports Construction schedule Construction supervision and project

management 5 years of operation and maintenance

advisory in post-opening stage

Actual Project Works Review of feasibility study, basic

designs and tender documentation for underground civil works and E&M works packages were completed in December 2011.

Detailed designs for elevated civil works and depot packages were submitted in December 2012.

Pre-qualification of all packages for selection of contractors were completed in September 2014.

The phase 1 project is expected to become operational in 2020.

Sector Railways

Project Type Urban Railway for MRT

Project Title General Consulting Services for Hanoi City Urban Railway Construction Project (Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao Section (Line 2))

Location Hanoi, Vietnam

Client Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB)

Project Period April 2011 – Present

Hanoi Metro Line 2 (Vietnam)

Once completed, the MRT Phase 1 will link Bundaran HI in the city’s main business district to Lebak Bulus in south of Jakarta

Jakarta MRT (Indonesia)

Sector Railways Project Type Urban Railway for MRT Project Title Construction Supervision Services for

Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit System Project Location Jakarta, Indonesia Client Municipality of Jakarta Project Period July 2013 – Present


The project came in response to the pressing need to address the growing traffic congestion in the city. Roads in Jakarta grow at a rate less than 1% a year while more than 1,000 new automobiles a day are launched on the city streets. According to the past study in 2004, traffic in central Jakarta will be completely gridlocked in 2020 if the public transport infrastructure is not improved.

The MRT north-south corridor will be a total of 23.3 km-long and connect Lebak Bulus in south and Kampung Bandan in north of Jakarta running on the Sudirman Road, which will be developed in two phases. Phase 1 is comprised of 15.2 km MRT line from Lebak Bulus to Bundaran HI, located in the centre of the city. It was originally proposed to begin from Lebak Bulus to Dukuh Atas with the route length of 14.5 km. The route was modified in July 2010 and extended by additional 1.3 km to Bundaran HI given the significance of the roundabout as the city's busiest business district and the availability of wide roads in these areas.

Services Provided

As lead consultant of the consortium, OC Global is undertaking:

Project management support for general management and development of the project management plan, implementation of a project control system, and public

relation activities. Assistance in bidding and ROW acquisition Construction supervision & E&M works supervision Supervision of testing, commissioning and trial run Defects liability support


The construction of the MRT line from Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta to Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta kicked off in October 2013 and is expected to finish in 2017.

Also, OC Global worked as part of a Joint Venture for Management Consulting Services. The service aimed for building organizational management capacity, enhancing profitability of MRT business, and thereby securing financial soundness and operational readiness for the operating company.

Planning & Project Studies (1)

Yangon - Mandalay Railway Improvement Project Phase 1 Location: Yangon - Mandalay, Myanmar

This project aims to improve the capacity of railway transportation by rehabilitating and modernizing the existing railway and related facilities from Yangon to Taungoo in part of Yangon - Mandalay Railway, thereby achieving fulfillment of safe and fast transportation for passenger and cargo service, which contributing to the development of the country. As the JV Lead, we are providing feasibility study and detailed designs.

Project for Installation of Operation Control Center System & Safety Equipment Location: Myanmar

The Project will provide electric interlocking system to control signal system, level crossing facilities, and centralized train monitoring system. The Project aims to contribute to the improvement of operation management and safety of Myanmar Railways as well as ensuring safe and smooth travel and transport of the people of Myanmar. As the JV member, OC Global is providing designs and project implementation programs.

North-South Commuter Rail Project Location: Philippines

The project aims to develop new commuter rail to improve North-South Metro Manila public transport capacity. Malolos, Bulacan in the north and Calamba, Laguna in the south will be linked by the North-South Commuter Rail and the section between Malolos and Tutuban which is the terminal station of Philippines National Railways will be constructed first as phase 1. As the JV Lead, OC Global is providing preparatory studies to formulate the project under JICA loan.

The Preparatory Study on Dhaka Metrorail Project, Phases 1 and 2 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

As the JV member, OC Global performed the Dhaka Urban Transport Network Development Study (DHUTS). In Phase 1, the Study prepared the basic plan to 2025 based on medium- to long-term JICA assistance for project formulation and implementation. Dhaka MRT line 6, with full length of 22 km was identified as the top priority project by in Phase 1. In Phase 2, a feasibility study of the MRT line 6 was implemented with development of a feasible implementation plan considering technical, economic, budget, and, environmental and social issues.

Study for Safety Operation & Management of Railway System in Ghana Location: the Republic of Ghana

The Study aims to analyze the current situation of the Ghana Railways and Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) andestablish improvement goals for effective and efficient maintenance of the railway system in Ghana, while ensuring its modernization and expansion. As the JV Lead, OC Global provided project management and technical services.

Planning & Project Studies (2)

Urban Transport System Development Project for Colombo Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

As integral part of the urban transport system development, Government of Sri Lanka plans to introduce a Monorail System and a Multi-Modal Transport Hub to ease the traffic congestion in Colombo. The main route starts from Malabe via Robert Gunawardene Mawatha in Battaramulla to cover the National Hospital, Union Place, the World Trade Centre, Colombo Fort to Kotahena (Central Railway Station).As the JV Lead, OC Global provided master plan studies and technical consultancy services.

Urban Railway Project in Pune City Location: Pune, India

The project is to introduce 21.6 km Light Rail Transit (LRT) system running between the center of Pune city and northwest Hinjewadi IT Park with the aim to develop an eco-friendly city in Pune, Maharashtra district. It will contribute to the improvement of residents living and sanitary environment, environmental conservation and reduction of greenhouse gases. As the JV Lead, OC Global prepared conceptual designs, project implementation plans and financing schemes.

DukuhAtas Station Area Development Project Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

DukuhAtas (or Sudirman) will be the interchange station of the west line of JABODETABEK railway and MRT North-South Line. As the JV member, we performed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) designs for underground station plaza / walkways / commercial facilities and artificial ground deck on Banjir Canal accommodating parking space, bus stop, and taxi stop. Also, OC Global prepared project financing scheme under Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Ulaanbaatar Urban Transport Project Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The project is to build 17.7 km metro tracks, elevated section total 11.1 km both west and east sides of the city center and underground section 6.6km in the city center, within the road spaces along Peace Avenue for connecting from Talgoit Station located at west side to Amgalan Station located at east side of city center. As the JV member, OC Global performed technical consultancy service and project formulation study.

Institutional Development Service & Development of Metrorail Act and Rules Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

As the JV Lead of Institutional Development Consultant (IDC), OC Global is assisting Dhaka Mass Transit Company in building organizational capacity and ensuring institutional readiness for opening of the first Metrorail System in the nation. Also, we are providing consultancy service to establish Metrorail Act and rules framed under the Act to institute regulatory system for the Metrorail Project.

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High Speed Rail Studies

Hyderabad - Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram High-Speed Railway Corridor Location: Hyderabad - Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram, India

As a JV member, OC Global conducted the pre-feasibility study on the proposed route No.5 and No.6 for running high speed trains with maximum design speed of 350 km/h. The new high speed rail service between Hyderabad-Vijayawada-Chennai (No.5) and Chennai - Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ernakulam - Thiruvananthapuram (No.6) will cover a distance of 676 km and 1,060 km, respectively. The projects are part of the six high-speed corridors identified for implementation in India.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Corridor Location: Mumbai - Ahmedabad, India

The proposed 534 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed link is part of the 650 km Pune-Mumbai-Ahmedabad line, one of the six high-speed corridors identified for implementation in India. Co-financed by Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) a detailed joint feasibility study is being carried out since September 2013. As the JV member, OC Global is providing technical, institutional and financial consultancy services.

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh High-Speed Railway Location: Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Over 1,500 km-long route will begin at Ngoc Hoi Station in Hanoi and end at Thu Thiem in HCMC. Trains on the new line will travel at speeds up to 350 km per hour.A section of the route between Ngoc Hoi and Vinh, a town in the central province of Nghe An, as well as a section between Thu Thiem and NhaTrang in the south-central province of KhanhHoa, are selected to be priority. As JV member, OC Global formulated a general development plan and detailed development programs for north priority sections.

Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of High Speed Train (Bangkok - Rayong) Location: Bangkok - Rayong, Thailand

Appointed by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), OC Global conducted a feasibility study and detailed designs for the country’s first high speed rail project from Bangkok to the eastern seaboard province of Rayong. When in operation the new rail service will take only an hour and 15 minutes at a speed of 250 km per hour. The route corridor will pass Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Pattaya and Rayong, after which it may extend to Trat if feasible.

Feasibility Study for High-Speed Rail link in Indonesia Location: Jakarta - Bandung - Surabaya, Indonesia

Appointed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, OC Global conducted feasibility study for the high-speed railway system in Java Island as a part of the Master Plan of Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia Economic Development. The study on the High Speed Railway route between the capital city of Jakarta and Surabaya via Bandung, approximately 730 km in length, consists of an examination of specifications by utilization of Shinkansen system. As a JV member, OC Global provided consultancy services on the project cost estimation.

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