EPC Agreement for Gauge Conversion of Nadiad(0.00 Km) –Nadiad(37.

26 Km) in Vadodara Division of Western Railway

WESTERN RAILWAY

PART - III

Feasibility report
For
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for all
civil engineering works (Earthwork, Blanketing, Retaining
Wall / Boundary Wall/ Side Drain, Major Bridges, Minor
Bridges and LHS/RUB, LCs, Construction of Station
Buildings, Platform, Subways cover over Platforms, Staff
Quarters, approach roads, Offices, Service Buildings and
Supply of 50 mm Machine Crushed Stone Ballast, Complete
track works including linking and Yard work, in connection
with Gauge Conversion work between Nadiad-Petlad (37.26
kms) of Vadodara Division on Western Railway

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

WESTERN RAILWAY, VADODARA

Signature Not
Verified
Digitally signed by
MOHANBHAI
HIRABHAI SOLANKI
Date: 2023.01.04
12:22:20 IST
Reason: IREPS-CRIS
Location: New Delhi 1
 EPC Agreement for Gauge Conversion of Nadiad(0.00 Km) –Nadiad(37.26 Km) in Vadodara Division of Western Railway

FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. Introduction
The project comprises construction of Gauge Conversion project between all civil engineering
works (Earthwork, Blanketing, Retaining Wall, Major Bridges and Minor Bridges) and Supply
of 50 mm Machine Crushed Stone Ballast including track linking works, in between Nadiad
(including) to Petlad (including) Gauge Conversion Project (Total: 37.26 kms) in connection
with Nadiad - Petlad (37.26 km) Gauge Conversion Project. The route length of is work will be
37.26 km. The proposed alignment of this Project is located west side of the existing IR track of
Western Railway. It is intended to design and construct the system capable of operating at a
maximum train speed of 110 kmph with an initial axle load of 25.0 tonne. Formation, Track and
bridge structures are envisaged to be provided for 25 tonne axle load.

1.1 The work for cost estimation of Gauge Conversion Project was initiated by Western
Railway (WR) and WR has prepared the DPR and the Project cost of the above
project.

1.2 The Engineering survey has been completed within the scope of work for the Project
and the detailed Estimate for the Project works has been sanctioned amounting to Rs.
3,07,11,61,260.00.

1.3 It is considered feasible to lay Gauge Conversion between Nadiad to Petlad Station
with ruling gradient of 1 in 150 for both UP and DN and maximum curvature up to 2.0
degrees.

2. Description
2.1 The Nadiad to Petlad line is an important railway route on the Western Railway and
will be an alternate route for Jodhpur, Delhi & Kandla from Ahmedabad.

2.2 The area is characterized by an mostly plain topography. The average height of the
plain is 28.8808 (Nadiad) m to 27.334 (Petlad)m above MSL. The slope of the
ground is generally Falling from Nadiad to Petlad.

2.3 The Project alignment starts from Nadiad (Including) and ends at Petlad Station
(Including) connecting 02 number of Block Sections. The alignment passes mostly
through plain terrain. The existing railway track is designed for the maximum
permissible speed of 110 KMPH for passenger services and an axle load of MBG/GC
loading for freight traffic.

2.4 The total length of the proposed route, from centre of Nadiad (Ch.:0.00) to centre of
Petlad (Ch.: 37.26 Km).

2.5 The proposed alignment of is planned as Gauge Convesrion and come alteration at
Nadiad (Ch.:0.00) to Dead End of Petlad (Ch.: 37.26 Km) towards Nadiad.

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 EPC Agreement for Gauge Conversion of Nadiad(0.00 Km) –Nadiad(37.26 Km) in Vadodara Division of Western Railway

3 Key Features
All Works is to be carried out between Nadiad (including) to Petlad (including) Gauge
Conversion Project (Total: 37.26 kms). The construction of Major and Minor Bridge
has been covered in this block section. This tender involves the following work are as
under:

1. Earthwork, blanketing, Construction of Retaining wall, toe wall along the track.
2. Construction of all Major and Minor Brides.
3. Construction of Road under bridges at Level crossings.
4. Complete Track work including with linking to yard facing point (before entry and
exit of yard facing points), supply of 50 mm Machine crushed stone ballast.
5. Other Civil Engineering work viz Construction of Side Drains and providing safety
fencing between the block section during the execution of work.

3.1 Following are the key features of the section:

Feature Description
Length of the prop. line 37.26 Km. From Nadiad to Petlad
Number of proposed Stations 6 Nos (3 B-Class, 3 D-Class stations)
Ruling gradient proposed 1 in 150
Standard of Construction Broad Gauge (1676 mm)
Maximum Degree of curvature 2 Degree
Maximum height of bank 5.20 m
Maximum depth of cutting 1.10 m
Bridges
(a) Major Bridges 1 Nos
(b) Minor Bridges 62 Nos
(c) Burried Boxes/Pipes/ Syphon Nil
(d) FOB / Subways 4 Nos
(e) RUB's / LHS 35 Nos.
(f) Manned Level Crossings Nil
Gauge Broad Gauge
Category of Line Group D

3.2 Track Structure - 60 kg New Rails on PSC sleepers (wider base) with sleeper
density of 1660/Km shall be laid only on Main line.

3.3 Ballast - Ballast cushion of 350mm to be provided for main line between Nadiad
(including) to Petlad (including).

3.4 Various structures if required to be constructed / dismantled are given in Schedule B

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 EPC Agreement for Gauge Conversion of Nadiad(0.00 Km) –Nadiad(37.26 Km) in Vadodara Division of Western Railway

4 Site Particulars

4.1 Methodology for Investigation

Detailed field work has been performed by Western Railway along the proposed
alignment keeping in view the land availability.

Index section & plan for the entire route have been prepared based on the assessment
of levels by using levels of existing line and field work.

The concept plans for the station yards have been prepared are indicative for
reference use only. The quantity of earthwork and land requirement has been worked
out roughly based on the land plans, Index sections & index plans.

Bridge proposals for Major bridges and Minor bridges have been finalized on the basis
of existing bridges on route.

37 nos existing bridges including 2 Major bridges are retained being constructed with
MBG loading. Load test as per railway specification will have to be carried out as per
requirement of Railway for 25T loading confirmation. No extra payment will be made
for the same.

4.2 Seismic Disturbances - The area of the Project falls under Seismic zone III.

4.3 Climate - Gujarat State has a subtropical climate. Like most of north India, it has a hot
dry summer mid of March to June end, followed by monsoon rains (June end week –
September) and relatively dry winter. Gujarat receives a decent amount of rain fall with
an average of 146 mm during 2021 across the two districts viz Nadiad & Anand.

4.4 Means of Communication - The project area is well connected with State Highway
Road. A large number of feeder roads exists which will be helpful to connect various
points on the project line. The area is well connected with telephone signal and
internet network availability also.

4.5 Outline of Civil Administration - The entire project is covered under the jurisdiction of
Vadodara Division of Western Railway, covering with 02 district of Gujarat State are
Nadiad & Anand.