(2) Foreign currency conversion rate
Foreign conversion rate was set as follows with due consideration of conversion rate in October 1997.
1 US$ = 35 Indian Ruppee
1 US$ = 121 Japanese Yen
US$ = 33 Philippine Peso
(3) Route
Route for Phase I was assumed as shown in Fig. 3.1-2 as provided by UBTSL.
(4) Station and station layout
Station and station layout were assumed as shown in Fig. 3.1-2 as provided by UBTSL.
(5) Unit cost comparison among Japan, India and Philippine
Comparison of costs of laboure, material and mechanical equipments in India Bangalore, Mumbai), Philippines (Manila) and Japan is shown mTable9.2,1-7 which were prepared based on data provided by UBTSL and JARTS, survey.
(6) Cost breakdown by material, laboure and machine
The breakdown of cost by material, laboure and machine for each item of construction of ELRT is given in Table 9.2.1-8 as provided by UBTSL.
