Godrej & Boyce Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

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Godrej & Boyce Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

Delhi (Metro Rail News): Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd. has received LoA from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the architectural finishing contract of 3 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line which spans 23.622 km connecting Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

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DMRC Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Architectural Finishing Works at three Underground stations namely Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony and Tughlakabad on Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS.

Contract Details 

  •  Godrej and Boyce Bid Value: ₹ 49.9 Cr
  • Contract Duration: 365 Days

Bidding Process

DMRC invited bids for this contract and received bids from 4 firms. Technical bids were opened on 11 February 2025 and technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 21 March 2025. 

Financial Bids were opened on 21 March and financial evaluation happened on 2 April revealing that Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd. is the Lowest Bidder for the Contract. 

Furthermore, financial bids were opened on 20 March and financial evaluation of bids took place on 27 March 2025 revealing that SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. is the lowest bidder for the contract.

Contracts Scope of Work

The scope of work under this contract includes the architectural finishing work of 3 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line. 

Stations: 

  • Maa Anandmayee Marg,
  •  Tughlakabad Railway Colony 
  •  Tughlakabad

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 Ashish Upadhyay Takes Charge as Global CEO of Sensonic 

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 Ashish Upadhyay Takes Charge as Global CEO of Sensonic 

Mr. Ashish Upadhyay has taken charge as the new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Sensonic, a pioneer in fibre optic sensing for the rail industry.

About Mr. Ashish Upadhyay 

Mr. Upadhyay possesses a distinctive and comprehensive background that integrates extensive expertise in core railway systems, signaling, infrastructure project management, and the increasingly vital domains of technology and cybersecurity. 

Education Qualification 

Mr. Upadhyay holds advanced degrees, including a Global MBA from HEC Paris and Tel Aviv University, an M.Tech in Engineering Physics, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. 

Professional Journey of Mr. Ashish Upadhyay

Mr. Upadhyay joins Sensonic after serving as Director for the Asia Pacific region at Cylus, a global leader in rail cybersecurity. In this capacity, as well as in previous Country Director roles, he successfully scaled the business from its inception and played a pivotal role in promoting the adoption of advanced cybersecurity solutions to safeguard railway and metro systems across various key markets in Southeast Asia, including Australia, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. 

Before his role at Cylus, Mr. Upadhyay spent over five years at Alstom, where he undertook increasingly senior roles, including Project ATC Leader and Product Owner for an innovative program that he established, which focused on artificial intelligence (AI), security, and the Internet of Things (IoT). 

Earlier in his career, he managed signaling and telecommunications projects for the national rail infrastructure at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in India. 

Official Statements by Mr. Ashish Upadhyay 

“Rail networks worldwide are under increasing pressure to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Sensonic’s technology transforms existing fiber optic cables into intelligent, real-time monitoring systems – offering rail operators unprecedented visibility into their networks.”

“I look forward to working with our talented team to push the boundaries of what’s possible, leveraging AI and IoT to drive innovation and create intelligent, self-learning rail networks. Together, we will empower railway operators with the tools they need to enhance performance, prevent disruptions, and shape the future of rail transportation globally.”

About Sensonic

Sensonic is a leading provider of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solutions dedicated to the railway industry. By transforming standard fiber optic cables along the track into powerful distributed sensors, a multitude of insights are revealed, including monitoring of track condition, alerting of landslides and rockfalls, identifying security threats and more. This knowledge empowers railway owners and operators to optimise operations, ensure safety, and improve efficiency. Sensonic is shaping the future of railway intelligence, delivering insights that enable better railway decisions.

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SS.SS Construction Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

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SS.SS Construction Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

Delhi (Metro Rail News): SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. has received LoA from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the architectural finishing contract of 4 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line which spans 23.622 km connecting Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

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DMRC Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Architectural Finishing Works at Four Underground stations namely Aerocity, Mahipalpur, Vasant Kunj and Kishangarh station on Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS. 

Contract Details 

  • Contract Amount: INR 67.73 Cr 
  • Contract Date: 28 Mar 2025 
  • Contract Duration:  730 days

Bidding Process

DMRC invited bids for this contract and 9 firms submitted bids for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 11 February 2025 to reveal that 9 firms have submitted for this work. 

Technical Evaluation took place on 20 March 2025 revealing that  Out of 9 firms, 2 prominent firms, Ghaziabad Mechfab Pvt. Ltd. and Premco Rail Engineers Limited bids were rejected in the technical evaluation stage. 

Furthermore, financial bids were opened on 20 March and financial evaluation of bids took place on 27 March 2025 revealing that SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. is the lowest bidder for the contract. 

Financial Bid Value

Bidder NameBid Value
SS.SS Constructions Pvt. Ltd₹ 67.7 Cr
Quality Buildcon Private Limited₹ 72.5 Cr
M/S B. Rai Construction Company₹ 72.8 Cr
Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited₹ 75.2 Cr
M/S Garg Builders₹ 75.9 Cr
NS Associates Pvt Ltd₹ 76.2 Cr
MIA Construction Pvt Ltd₹ 76.5 Cr

Contracts Scope of Work 

The awarded contractor will be responsible for the architectural finishing work of 4 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line.   

Stations: 

  • Aerocity
  • Mahipalpur 
  • Vasant Kunj
  • Kishangarh station

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DMRC receives LoA for Chennai Metro Phase 2’s O&M Contract 

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DMRC receives LoA for Chennai Metro Phase 2’s O&M Contract 

Chennai ( Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has received  Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the operations & maintenance (O&M) contract worth Rs. 5870 crores for Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

As per the Release, Thiru. M.A. Siddique, Managing Director of CMRL, handed over the LoA to Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC, on 2nd April 2025 in the presence of Thiru. S. Krishnamoorthy, Director (Finance) of CMRL, Dr. Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Operations & Services) of DMRC and other senior officials of CMRL and DMRC.

Bids submitted by Firms

FirmBid Value
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
₹ 5870 Cr
Deutsche Bahn International Operational gmbh (DB IO)
₹ 7654.6 Cr 

Bidding Process   

In August 2024, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) floated tender for this contract. Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH (DB IO) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) submitted bids for the contract. 

On 7 March 2025, Technical bids. Furthermore, the technical evaluation of the technically qualified bids took place on 10 March 2025. 

ON 11 March 2025, the financial bid opened, announcing that DMRC is the lowest bidder for the operation & maintenance (O&M) contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

Contract Details 

Contract Period: 4380 Days ( 12 Years approx)

Scope of Work: Selection of the “Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor for Chennai Metro Rail Phase II -Corridor-3 ((Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT-II Metro), Corridor- 4 (Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass) and Corridor-5 (Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur), including Maintenance Depots at Madhavaram, Poonamallee & Semmancheri”

Note: As per the Release, the term of the contract is twelve years from date of Commercial Operation Date of the last stage of Phase II, extendable by three years in case of satisfactory performance by DMRC. 

About Chennai Metro Phase 2 

The Central Government’s Cabinet approved the under-construction Chennai Metro Phase 2 in October 2024. The Chennai Metro Phase 2  spans 118.9 km consists of 3 new corridors.

LineRouteLength (km)No. of Stations
Corridor 3Madhavaram to SIPCOT45.449
Corridor 4Light House to Poonamallee Bypass26.128
Corridor 5Madhavaram to Sholinganallur44.648

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BEML Bags Rolling Stock Contract for Bangalore Metro Phase 2 (Reach 6)

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BEML Bags Rolling Stock Contract for Bangalore Metro Phase 2 (Reach 6)

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): BEML has received an additional contract valued at over ₹405 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). This contract encompasses the supply of seven additional metro trains, comprising a total of 42 cars, for the Reach 6 of  Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2 

Contract Details     

This Additional contract is the part of contract 5 RS-DM, which was awarded to BEML in August 2023 at Rs. 3, 177 Crores. 

Scope of Work: The contract includes the supply of 7 additional metro trains ( 42 Coaches) for the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2 (Reach 6).

Rolling Stock Contract 5 RS-DM 

BEML secured Package 5 RS-DM from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation ( BMRCL ) in August 2023 at Rs. 3,177 Crores. 

The contract included the supply of 53 Trainsets ( 318 Coaches)  for the Bangalore Metro Phase 2, Phase 2A and Phase 2B. 

Funding: As per the BMRCL, the contract would be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency ( JICA). 

Train Fleet for Package 5 RS-DM 

The addition of 7 new metro trains will bring the total number of trains from 53 (318 coaches) to 60 (360 coaches) for the rolling stock contract 5 RS-DM of Bangalore Metro. 

About New Rolling Stocks 

The new train sets supplied by BEML will consist of 6 coaches each. All coaches will be equipped with the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling System. 

The new metro trains will incorporate advanced technological systems which will provide real-time station updates enhancing Passengers convenience. 

  • IP-based Passenger Announcement (PA) 
  • Passenger Information System (PIS) 
  • Passenger Saloon Surveillance System (PSSS)
  • LCD-based Dynamic Route Map display and 
  • electrically driven automatic doors synchronised with Platform Screen Doors 

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Bids Invited for 2 Architectural Finishing Contracts of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

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Bids Invited for 2 Architectural Finishing Contracts of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has invited bids for 2 architectural finishing contracts for Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. 

Contract 1 

Tender Details 

Opening Date28 Mar 2025
Closing Date12 May 2025 
Estimated Cost of Work INR 77.12 Crores
Completion Period of Work 16 Months
Pre-Bid Meeting 19.04.2025 
Date of the opening of Tender (Technical Bid) 13.05.2025 at 4.30 PM
EMD₹ 77,12,000

Scope of Work 

Contract 1 includes the architectural finishing work for 5 elevated stations of Package 2 and one elevated station of Package 3 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. 

Stations 

  • Hebbal
  • Kodigehalli
  • Jakkur Cross
  •  Yelahanka
  • Bagalur Cross 
  •  Doddajala

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work: “Architectural Finishing and Public Health Engineering Works for 6 Elevated Stations viz, Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross of Package-2 and Doddajala of Package-3, in Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project”

About Packages 2& 3 

Package 2: In 2021, NCC Ltd. bagged the civil construction Package 2 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. The scope of work under this package includes the Construction of an 11.678 km viaduct and 5 stations from Hebal to Bagalur Cross. 

Package 3:  In 2021, NCC Ltd. bagged the civil construction Package 2 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. The scope of work under this package includes the Construction of 15.011 km of viaduct and 2 stations at Bettahalasuru and Doddajala. 

Contract 2 

Tender Details 

Opening Date28 Mar 2025
Closing Date12 May 2025
Estimated Cost of Work INR 99.96 Crores 
Completion Period of Work 16 Months 
Pre-Bid Meeting 19.04.2025 
Date of the opening of Tender (Technical Bid) 13.05.2025
EMD₹ 99,96,000

Scope of Work 

The contract 2 includes the architectural finishing work for 8 elevated stations of Package 1 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. 

Stations 

  • Kasturi Nagar
  •  Horamavu
  • HRBR Layout 
  • Kalyan Nagar
  •  HBR Layout
  •  Nagawara 
  • Veeranna palya 
  • Kempapura

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work:“ Architectural Finishing and Public Health Engineering Works for 8 Elevated Stations viz, Kasturi Nagar, Horamavu, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, HBR Layout, Nagawara, Veeranna palya, Kempapura of Package-1, in Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project”. 

About Bangalore Metro Phase 2B 

The Bangalore Metro Phase 2B is an under-construction “airport-link” section of the Blue Line, which spans 37 km from  Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Devanahalli through 17 stations.

TBM Parvati Starts Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2

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TBM Parvati Starts Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2

Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Kanpur Metro progressed as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV deployed their third TBM, “Parvati”, under Package KNPCC-11 at Rawatpur Station of Line 2, which spans 8.38 km from Agriculture University to Barra-8.

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About TBM Parvati 

TBM Parvati (S-840C) is a Ø6.5m refurbished Herrenknecht mixed-shield Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machine. TBM Parvati is the 7th TBM commissioned to construct underground tunnels of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1 Project. 

TBM Parvati is the third TBM deployed for Package KNPCC-11 after  TBM Gomati (S-1408A) and Saraswati (S-839C). TBM Saraswati recently started tunneling for Package KNPCC-11. 

For its first assignment, TBM Parvati will construct a 750 m tunnel for the upline from Rawtapur to Kakedeo. 

TBM Saraswati will only excavate and build one tunnel (Rawatpur – Agriculture Ramp), while on the other hand, TBM Paravati will build two tunnels. 

For its second Assignment, the TBM Parvati will be dragged towards Kakadeo’s Station box and will construct a 700 m tunnel towards Double Pullia. 

Package KNPCCC-11 

 KPIL – Gulermak JV bagged Package KNPCC-11 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)  in December 2023 at Rs. 762.50 crore and a 30-month deadline. 

The awarded contract will be responsible for the construction of twin tunnels for Line 2’s underground section, which spans 4.08 km between the Agricultural depot and Double Pulia ramp. Additionally, the package also includes the construction of 3 underground stations. 

Stations:

  • Rawatpur
  • Kakadeo
  • Double Pullia 

Recent Development on the Kanpur Metro Project

Recently, the CMRS inspection was conducted on the Kanpur Metro Line 1 stretch from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central Station to start the passenger services operations. 

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Rt. Vision Technologies Bags PSD Maintenance Contract For Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line 

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Rt. Vision Technologies Bags PSD Maintenance Contract For Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line 

Delhi ( Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has awarded RT. Vision Technologies P. Ltd. contract for comprehensive annual maintenance of Platform Screen Door ( PSD) systems for 3 years for Delhi Metro Line 2 (Yellow Line). The Yellow Line of Delhi Metro spans 47.2 km from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre in Gurugram through 37 stations

Contract Details

  • Rt. Vision Technologies P. Ltd Bid Value: ₹ 12.7 Crores  
  • Contract Amount: INR 15.09 Crores 
  • Contract Period: 1080 days

Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) of Platform Screen Door (PSD) System installed on Line-2 for 03 years.

Bidding Process 

The technical bids for this contract were opened on 22 November 2024, revealing that 4 firms submitted bids for the contract. Furthermore, the Technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 26 December 2024. 

In the process, the bids of two firms, MCML Projects Private Limited and Technocrats Kohlhauer Infrastructure Private Limited, were rejected. 

On 26 December 2024, financial bids were opened, and on 24 March 2025, financial evaluation took place, revealing that Rt. Vision Technologies P. Ltd is the lowest bidder for the contract.

Recent Update on Line 2 ( Yellow Line ) 

Recently, Mr Tokhan Sahu, Minister of MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ), approved the Yellow Line extension between Samaypur Badli and Sonipat via Nathupur.

Mr Tokhan Sahu confirmed the approval of Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line Expansion through a written statement to the Lok Sabha. 

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BMRCL & Embassy REIT Inks MoU for Bangalore Metro’s Kadubeesanahalli Station Construction 

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BMRCL & Embassy REIT Inks MoU for Bangalore Metro’s Kadubeesanahalli Station Construction 

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and Embassy Office Parks REIT ( Embassy REIT) have signed a contract to construct the Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station of the ORR line. The ORR Line (Blue Line) of Bangalore Metro Phase 2A spans 17 km from Central Silkboard to KR Puram through 16 stations. 

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About Kadubeesanahalli station of Bangalore Metro Phase 2A 

Funding: The construction of the new Kadubeesanahalli metro station will be funded by Vikas Telecom Private Limited (VTPL), which is part of Embassy REIT, through a Rs. 100 Crore investment. 

As per the release, BMRCL will be offering the Naming Rights of Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station along with advertisement, commercial space and direct connectivity for a period of 30 years. 

The new station will be named ‘Embassy TechVillage Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station’. 

Official Statement from BMRCL MD 

Mr. M. Maheshwar Rao, Managing Director, BMRCL, said, “We are extremely happy that Embassy REIT has come forward with their support for sustainable urban development and urban transport. The ORR corridor is an important mobility route in Bengaluru, connecting key commercial hubs, office parks, and residential areas. Such partnerships are instrumental in accelerating Infrastructure growth, and we look forward to working together to build a more accessible and sustainable metro network for the city.” 

Official Statement from Embassy REIT’s CEO 

Mr. Ritwik Bhattacharjee, CEO of Embassy REIT, mentioned, “We are delighted to partner with BMRCL for the development of the Metro Station at Kadubeesanahalli on ORR., At Embassy REIT, we remain committed to enhancing Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure through strategic, long-term investments in mobility solutions. This metro project will help in easing traffic congestion and promoting greater use of public transportation.

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Alstom delivers the 500th electric locomotive for Indian Railways from Madhepura

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Alstom delivers the 500th electric locomotive for Indian Railways from Madhepura

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered 500 electric locomotives to Indian Railways. This milestone underscores Alstom’s commitment to supporting the modernisation of India’s rail infrastructure and its contribution to the nation’s ambitious freight transportation goals.

The 500th fully India-made Prima T8 WAG12B e-locomotive was flagged off from Alstom’s world-class manufacturing facility in Madhepura, Bihar, in the presence of key dignitaries from Indian Railways. Mr Manish Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer and senior officials from Alstom at an event marking this project milestone. 

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About WAG-12B  Locomotives 

The WAG-12B locomotives are being built at one of India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities at Madhepura (Bihar), under a Joint Venture between Alstom and Indian Railways. This is the largest Foreign Direct Investment project in the Indian railway sector. The facility has an installed production capacity of 120 locomotives per annum and Alstom has progressively achieved near 90% localisation.

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Equipped with Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) based propulsion technology, these e-Locos have considerable savings in energy consumption with the use of regenerative braking. The technology is also helpful towards making the acceleration process more efficient by reducing the heat generation and traction noise. Additionally, it will not only bring down operational costs, but also reduce the congestion faced by Indian Railways.

Contract Details 

As part of its contract worth €3.5 billion, Alstom is supplying 800 high-powered double-section Prima T8 locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service. Designated by Indian Railways as WAG-12B, these locomotives are capable of hauling ~6,000 tonne rakes at a top speed of 120 kph. To ensure high availability of India’s most advanced freight locomotives and reduce maintenance cost, Alstom has also built two ultramodern state-of-the-art maintenance depots at Saharanpur and Nagpur, using predictive technologies. 

Official Statement from Alstom’s MD 

Commenting on the milestone, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India, said, “Our WAG 12B electric locomotives powered by cutting-edge technology are fully manufactured in India and provide enhanced speed, efficiency, and reliability of freight haulage across the country. The delivery of our 500th e-loco underscores our commitment to modernise India’s railway infrastructure, especially for freight, thereby driving economic growth.”

Aligning with the ‘Make in India’ Initiative

This project is a prime example of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with more than 85 per cent of the components sourced locally, reinforcing India’s local manufacturing capabilities. The project has placed India among an elite group of nations capable of producing high-horsepower locomotives domestically while fostering technological expertise within the country. Some of the key commodities moved over more than 120 million kilometres by these e-locos include – coal, cement, food grains, fertilisers, petrochemical products, minerals, and posts/ parcels, across entire geographical boundaries of the nation. 

About Alstom 

Alstom has been associated with India’s progress for over 100 years. As the leading multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, Alstom offers a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs, from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations. Synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’, Alstom continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s freight revolution and passenger movement.

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Paras Railtech Bags Delhi Metro’s Track Contract DT-10R for Line 10

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Paras Railtech Bags Delhi Metro’s Track Contract DT-10R for Line 10

Delhi (Metro Rail News): Paras Railtech has been awarded the track contract DT-10R of Delhi Metro’s Line 10 at Rs 125.37 crore by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The Golden Line covers a 23.622 km route from Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

DMRC’s Brief Scope: Installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track, including supply of MSS and Buffer Stop for Line-10 (Aerocity to Tughlakabad) (ch. -760m to ch. 23286m).

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Bidding process

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) initially solicited bids for track work under Package DC-10 in July 2023; however, the bidding process was unexpectedly cancelled in August. The invitations for bids were reissued in September 2024 under Package DT-10R, with a stipulated completion deadline of 1,080 days (equivalent to 2.95 years).

In December 2024, the technical bids were opened, revealing that four firms had submitted proposals for the contract.. In February, Paras Railtech became the lowest bidder for the contract.

Funding: The Package will be financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Other Track-related contracts for the Golden Line

Package   Scope of Work Contractor 
DT-07UIC-60 turnouts and scissor cross-oversVoestalpine VAE VKN India
DT-09Track fasteningPatil Rail Infrastructure (PRIPL)
DT-10RBallastless track workParas Railtech (Lowest Bidder)
DT-16Ballastless/Ballasted track in Sarita Vihar Depot for augmentation of additional maintenance facilities    Pee Pee Mandal Projects

Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

The Golden Line of the Delhi Metro, a crucial part of the 112.32 km Phase 4 project, will extend from Aerocity to Tughlakabad, encompassing a total of 16 stations. 

Currently, the civil construction for the Golden Line is in progress through four distinct contract packages.

PackageTypeContractor
DC-07UndergroundAfcons Infrastructure
DC-08UndergroundJ Kumar Infraprojects
DC-09UndergroundLarsen & Toubro
DC-04ElevatedYFC Projects

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Central Approves Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line Expansion from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat 

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Central Approves Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line Expansion from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat 

Delhi ( Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro progressed as Mr Tokhan Sahu, Minister of MoHUA, (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ) approved the Yellow Line extension from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat via Nathupur. He confirmed the approval in a written statement to the Lok Sabha. 

Tokhan Sahu, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), presented the information in a formal written statement to the Lok Sabha. He confirmed the in-principle approval for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The inquiry specifically addressed the potential extension of the Yellow Line from the Samaypur Badli Metro Station to Narela.

Mr. Tokhan Sahu stated, “Central Government provides financial assistance to an urban rail-based system based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations”. 

Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line 

The Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line spans 47.2 km from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre in Gurugram through 37 stations. The yellow line of the Delhi Metro serves as an interchange point for the other 8 lines. 

Further Process  

With the approval, The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) can now proceed with the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the approved section. 

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Bids Invited to Prepare DPR for New Metro Routes in Gurugram

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Bids Invited to Prepare DPR for New Metro Routes in Gurugram

Gurugram (Metro Rail News): Haryana Mass Rapid Transit System (HMRTC) has recently invited bids for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for two new metro corridors for Gurugram. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date20 Mar 2025
Closing Date18 Apr 2025
Contract Duration 8 months 
EMD ₹ 2,50,000
Pre-Bid Meeting28 March.2025 
Opening of Bid18 April .2025 

HMRTC Brief Scope: Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Rail Corridor Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Rail Corridors Railway Station- Bhondsi and Sector 5- Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram.” 

Scope of Work 

The contract’s scope of work includes the preparation of DPR for new metro corridors of Gurgram Metro. 

CorridorLengthKey StopsMajor Intersections/Interchanges
Corridor 117 km Vatika Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Sohna Chowk, Sector 4-7 Chowk, Railway Road
Millennium City Centre-Cyber City line at Subhash Chowk and Sector 5 stations, Rapid Rail Corridor interchange at Rajiv Chowk
Corridor 213.6 kmGolf Course Extension Road, Hong Kong Market (Sector 57), Ardee City, Millennium City Centre, Signature Tower, Maharana Pratap Chowk, Atul Kataria Chowk, Sheetla Mata Road    —-

Update on Approved Corridor of Gurugram Metro 

Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) recently invited bids for the construction of the initial segment of the new Gurugram Metro Line which spans 28.8 km from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City (Moulsari Avenue). The contract involves the construction of a 15.221-km metro rail viaduct and 14 elevated stations from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9.

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RITES Wins DPR Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 3

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RITES Wins DPR Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 3

Kochi (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro progressed as Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL). announced  RITES Ltd. as the lowest Bidder for the contract to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Kochi Metro’s Phase 3 project. 

In January 2025, KMRL floated the tender for this consultancy contract with a 180-day deadline.  

Contracts Scope of Work 

Kochi Metro’s Phase 3 project is planned as a 14 km northern extension of the existing metro corridor, Line-1, which currently spans 27.96 km from Aluva to Tripunithura. This extension will connect Aluva to Angamaly, passing through Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery.

Key Details of Phase 3:

  1. Route Expansion – The metro will extend from Aluva to Angamaly, integrating the airport into the network.
  2. Current & Future Length – Presently, Kochi Metro’s Line-1 is being developed in multiple phases:
    • Phase 1, 1A, and 1B have resulted in a functional corridor from Aluva to Tripunithura (27.96 km).
    • Phase 3 will add 14 km, increasing the total corridor length to approximately 42 km.

KMRL’s Brief Scope: Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Phase III Corridor of Kochi Metro Rail Project from Aluva to Angamaly with Airport Connectivity

The elevated Line-1, which connects Aluva to Tripunithura, was constructed in phases referred to as 1, 1A, and 1B. Upon the completion of Phase 3, the total length of the metro Line will extend to approximately 42 kilometres.

Additionally, the scope of the contract includes conducting a feasibility study for extending the metro line to Global City in Ayyampuzha. This site, which spans 358 acres, is an integral part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (KBIC) development initiative.

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