Chennai Metro: United Rail Becomes L1 for Track Maintenance Contract for Phase 1 and Its Extension

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07/03/2026

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): United Rail has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the ballastless track maintenance contract covering elevated, underground, and depot sections across the Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension of Chennai Metro Rail Project.

Tender and Bidder Details

Field	Details
Award No.	CMRL/Track/O_M/2025
Tender ID	2025_CMRL_891275_1
Contract Date	6 March 2026
Tender Authority	Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Number of Bids	2
L1 Bidder	United Rail Road Consultants Private Limited
L1 Bid Value	₹11 crore
L2 Bidder	PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
L2 Bid Value	₹11.7 crore
Technical Bid Opening	6 February 2026
Financial Bid Opening	6 March 2026

Scope of Work

The contract covers the comprehensive operations and maintenance of ballastless track infrastructure across CMRL’s Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension networks, encompassing elevated, underground, and depot sections.

Background

Chennai Metro Rail’s operational network currently spans 54.1 km across 2 lines, the Blue Line (Wimco Nagar to Chennai International Airport, including the Phase 1 Extension commissioned in February 2021) and the Green Line (Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount). The Phase 1 Extension added 9.05 km of elevated track in the city’s northern zone, enhancing metro connectivity to high-density residential areas.

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Bids Invited for General Consultancy Work of Mumbai Metro Line 5A

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07/03/2026

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has floated a tender to appoint a general consultant for the civil works of Mumbai Metro Line 5A. The proposed 11.829 km elevated line will branch into two spurs. One spur will connect to Kalyan, while the other will terminate at Ulhasnagar.

Tender Details:

Tender Authority	MMRDA
Tender ID	2026_MMRDA_1283742_1
Tender No	MMRDA/MMRP/L-5A/GC/CA293
EMD	Rs 37,00,000/-
Contract Period	48 (Months)
Pre-Bid Meeting	11/03/2026

Scope of Work: Appointment of General Consultant (GC) for Civil Works of Metro Line-5A (Durgadi to Kalyan with spur to Ulhasnagar).

Progress on Mumbai Metro Line 5A

The proposal for the project is expected to be submitted to the Maharashtra government for approval in April. According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the total cost of the project is estimated at ₹4,063.08 crore. However, certain procedural and administrative factors could affect the pace of its implementation.

One of the key challenges relates to land acquisition, which is often a time-consuming process in large infrastructure projects. The proposed corridor will require the acquisition of approximately 16,268 square metres of government land and around 1,738 square metres of private land. In addition to land acquisition, the project will also need to go through environmental impact assessments and various statutory clearances, which may further influence the overall timeline of construction.

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PM Modi to Commission 2 New Sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 on 8 March

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06/03/2026

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DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a move to streamline connectivity in the NCR region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate two new sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 on 8 March. In addition to that, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new metro routes under Delhi Metro Phase 5A. This inauguration programme will take place at DDA Utsav Sthal-3.

The PM will inaugurate the following section:

Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line

With the opening of the 12.3 km Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section, the Pink Line will become Delhi’s first circular metro line. The integration of this section will extend the corridor’s total length to 71.56 km. This section will have eight new stations, including Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, and Yamuna Vihar, before Maujpur-Babarpur.

Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park Section of Magenta Line

In addition to the extension of the Pink Line, the PM will also commission the Magenta Line extension spanning 9.92 km from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park. This section will feature a total of seven stations, including Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor, and Bhalswa.

Foundation Stone for 3 New Metro Routes

To further support the expansion of metro services in the NCR, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new routes, which will be implemented under Delhi Metro’s Phase 5A.

The 3 new routes include:

Line	Route	Length
Central Vista corridor	Ramakrishna Ashram Marg – Indraprastha	9.913km
Golden Line	Aerocity – Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1	2.263km
Golden Line	Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj	3.9km

As per the Government of Delhi, these metro initiatives involve a combined investment of more than ₹18,300 crore, and are intended to broaden the reach of the metro rail connectivity and strengthen transport links across Delhi as well as adjoining areas of the National Capital Region.

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Texmaco Rail Wins ₹130.2 Cr Track Contract for Kochi Metro Phase 2

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06/03/2026

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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has emerged as the lowest bidder for a track work contract involving the implementation of ballastless track in the elevated section from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station to Infopark Metro Station under Kochi Metro Phase 2. The company quoted ₹130.2 crore for the contract.

Contract Details

Tender Id	2025_KMRL_782579_1
Tender No	KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/038
Cost of Work	₹130.2 Cr
Completion Period of the Work	16 months from the date of Letter of Award
Tender Authority	Kochi Metro Rail Limited

Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless Track and Connections of Standard gauge in Elevated Section from JLN Stadium Station to Infopark Station of Phase 2 Corridor of Kochi Metro Rail Project (from Chainage +60.000m to 10640.000m).

Financial Bids

S. No.	Bidder Name	Bid Value
1	Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.	₹130.2 Cr
2	KEC International Limited	₹138.1 Cr
3	Aapurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt Ltd	₹139.2 Cr
4	Rahee Infratech Limited	₹152.4 C

Kochi Metro Rail Limited had estimated the contract value at ₹127.91 crore. Against this backdrop, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.’s bid of ₹130.2 crore is slightly higher than KMRL’s estimate. However, the margin is relatively small, indicating that the contract is likely to be awarded to Texmaco in the coming days.

Kochi Metro Phase 2, an 11.2 km extension, that will connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station with the Infopark Campus in Kakkanad via 11 stations. The civil works for the project are currently nearing the 50% completion mark.

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Mumbai Metro: Bids Invited for Track Defect Monitoring System for Line 3

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03/03/2026

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited has invited bids for the On-board Track Defect Monitoring System for the Mumbai Metro Line 3. This step underlines MMRCL’s efforts to ensure robust safety measures across Line 3, which operates from Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey Colony in North Mumbai.

Tender Details

Tender no.	MMRC/Projects/MTI
EMD	Rs 20,40,826
Completion time	365 Days
Pre-Bid Meeting	12-03-26
Bid Submission Deadline	30-03-26

Scope of Work:

Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of On-Board Track Defect Monitoring System (TDMS) along with 10 years of Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Services including 2 years of Defect Liability Period (DLP) for Mumbai Metro Line-3.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 Performance

5 months after the final stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 opened, ridership on the corridor has increased steadily, indicating that more commuters are shifting to Mumbai’s first fully underground metro line.

Before the last phase became operational on October 9, the line carried 19.7 lakh passengers in September. After the full Colaba-Bandra-EEPZ corridor opened, the monthly ridership rose sharply to 38.63 lakh in October. The upward trend continued in the following months, reaching 44.58 lakh in November and 46.56 lakh in December.

The average weekday ridership also saw a jump. Prior to the full opening, the line recorded about 75,052 passengers on an average weekday. This increased to 1.23 lakh in October, 1.32 lakh in November, and 1.48 lakh in December. The highest single-day ridership was recorded on October 16, when 1.82 lakh passengers used the metro.

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Bullet Train Project: NHSRCL Issues Single Tender Enquiry to BEML for Rolling Stock

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02/03/2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited a single tender enquiry from BEML Limited for design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive maintenance of rolling stock and allied works for India’s first bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The invitation, issued on February 28, 2026, follows a single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure under Package No. MAHSR-BRS-1

The comprehensive package encompasses the complete lifecycle from design and manufacturing through testing, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of trainsets for the 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.

Tender Details

Package Number	MAHSR-BRS-1
Invited Bidder	M/s BEML Limited
Tender Issue Date	February 28, 2026
Bid Submission Period	March 11-16, 2026 (09:00-15:00 hrs)
Technical Bid Opening	March 17, 2026 at 15:00 hrs
Bid Document Cost	₹59,000 (including GST, non-refundable)
Bid Security	₹36 crore (physical submission required)

Project Scope

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, Commissioning, and Comprehensive Maintenance of Rolling Stock and allied works for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail

Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor represents India’s maiden bullet train project, spanning 508 kilometers with 12 stations. It connects India’s financial capital with Gujarat’s commercial hub. The first section of the bullet train corridor is expected to open in August 2027.

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Pune Metro: Apurvakriti Infrastructure Bags ₹44.05 Crore Ballastless Track Contract

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28/02/2026

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has signed a contract agreement with Apurvakriti Infrastructure Private Limited valued at ₹44.05 crore for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge ballastless track for the elevated section (PCMC to Nigdi) on the North-South Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project, Reach-1 Extension.

Contract Details

Contract Value	₹44,04,85,700 (₹44.05 crore including GST)
Tender Number	P1A-T01/2025
Contractor	M/s Apurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Tender Portal ID	2025_MMRCL_1148975_1

Project Scope

The comprehensive contract encompasses design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge ballastless track infrastructure for the elevated section between PCMC and Nigdi on Pune Metro’s North-South Corridor Reach-1 Extension. The scope includes:

Supply of 1080 Grade HH Rails meeting international standards
Track fastenings and ancillary components
1in9 and R300 ballastless turnouts for track configurations
Complete ballastless track system installation
Testing and commissioning of entire track infrastructure
Miscellaneous civil and track works

Pune Metro’s North-South Corridor

Currently, Pune Metro Purple Line spans from PCMC Bhawan to Swargate, covering a distance of around 14.66 kilometres and with 14 operational stations.

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS Sees Over 1 Lakh Ridership on Opening Day

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27/02/2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System recorded over 1 lakh (100,000) passengers on 23 February 2026. This development was recorded just within 24 hours of the inauguration of the remaining sections of the Delhi Meerut RRTS.

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation reported that ridership crossed the 100,000 mark by the departure of the last train at 10:00 PM. The achievement surpasses previous phased operational highs.

Record-Breaking Ridership

Date	February 23, 2026
Total Ridership	Over 1,00,000 passengers
Previous Record	Over 85,000 passengers (on partial corridor)
Operational Corridor	Complete 82.15 km (Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram)
Modal Share Shift	Public transport: 37% to 63%

NCRTC Official Statement

In a post on its official social media handle, NCRTC stated: “On 23 Feb 2026, the first full day of operations on the entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram, along with Meerut Metro recorded over 1,00,000 ridership. This is the highest-ever single-day ridership so far on the corridor.

The opening of the entire RRTS line now shifts the modal share in favour of public transport from 37% to 63%..

During the inauguration, PM Modi described the moment as the dawn of a “new era of world-class infrastructure” for Uttar Pradesh and the entire country.

Journey Time

The completion of the corridor has reduced the travel time from Delhi to Meerut from 2.5-3 hours by road to approximately 55-59 minutes via Namo Bharat trains.

Sarai Kale Khan: Multi-Modal Hub

The terminus at Sarai Kale Khan will become a major transportation hub with interchange facilities connecting multiple modes. The station provides connections to Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Veer Haqeeqat Rai Inter-State Bus Terminal, and Ring Road. Additionally, city bus services converge at the location, creating comprehensive multimodal connectivity.

Sarai Kale Khan will also serve as the terminal for the other two RRTS lines:

Delhi-Panipat corridor
Delhi-Gurgaon-Bawal

The daily ridership on the completed corridor is expected to reach 795,000 passengers as the system matures and commuters increasingly shift from road to rail.

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Delhi Metro: Sam India Bags ₹222.76 Crore Contract for Yuge Yugeen Bharat Station

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27/02/2026

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Delhi Metro's Airport Express line — Representational Image

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has issued a Letter of Acceptance to Sam (India) Builtwell Private Limited for Contract EC-01 valued at ₹222.76 crore for the design and construction of Yuge Yugeen Bharat underground station along with PD Area ancillary building, associated entry/exits, and connecting subways under Phase-V(A) of Delhi Metro Transit System.

The comprehensive project encompasses civil, architectural, and finishing works for the underground station infrastructure.

Contract Details

Contract Number	EC-01
Contract Value	₹222,76,50,000.18 (including 18% GST)
Contractor	M/s Sam (India) Builtwell Private Limited
LOA Issue Date	January 15, 2026
Completion Period	21 months from Notice to Proceed
Engineer	PD/Central Vista, DMRC
File Reference	DMRC/20/V/001/2025

Project Scope

The contract encompasses comprehensive design and construction services for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat underground metro station, strategically positioned to serve the redeveloped Central Vista area of New Delhi. The project scope includes:

Design and construction of underground station infrastructure
PD Area ancillary building construction
Associated entry/exit structures for passenger access
Connecting subways providing pedestrian connectivity
Complete civil, architectural, and finishing works

The underground station will serve as a critical transportation node in the Central Vista area, providing metro connectivity to government offices, cultural institutions, and public spaces in the redeveloped zone.

The project forms part of Delhi Metro’s Phase-V(A) expansion, which focuses on extending metro connectivity to areas including the redeveloped Central Vista zone.

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IRFC Secures USD 400 Million ECB from Japanese Lenders

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26/02/2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Indian Railway Finance Corporation has signed a loan agreement with a consortium comprising Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, GIFT City Branch, and MUFG Bank Ltd, GIFT City Branch, to raise an External Commercial Borrowing of JPY-equivalent USD 400 million.

The loan is for five years and is unsecured, which means IRFC did not have to provide any specific assets as collateral to get the loan. The interest rate on this loan is linked to TONAR (Tokyo Overnight Average Rate), which is a benchmark interest rate in Japan. So, the cost of borrowing will move based on this Japanese market rate.

The loan agreement reflected that international lenders have strong trust and confidence in IRFC’s financial strength and its long-term plan to fund railway infrastructure projects.

The agreement was executed in New Delhi on February 25, 2026, and disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This transaction follows IRFC’s successful re-entry into the ECB market in December 2025, when the company raised JPY-equivalent USD 300 million from overseas markets.

Transaction Overview

Facility Amount	JPY-equivalent USD 400 million
Tenure	5 years
Benchmark Rate	Overnight TONAR (Tokyo Overnight Average Rate)
Security	Unsecured facility
Lenders	Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (GIFT City Branch) and MUFG Bank Ltd (GIFT City Branch)
Agreement Date	February 25, 2026
Previous ECB (FY26)	JPY-equivalent USD 300 million (December 2025)
Regulatory Disclosure	SEBI Regulation 30 (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

Loan Agreement Signing

The loan agreement was formally signed by Nav Goel, General Manager (Finance) of IRFC, along with Manoj Kaushik, Executive Director of SMBC, and Parul Shah, Head IBU of MUFG Bank.

Strategic Rationale

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Manoj Kumar Dubey, Chairman and Managing Director & CEO of IRFC, highlighted the strategic importance of diversified funding sources for the corporation. “Following IRFC’s successful re-entry into the ECB market in December 2025, this JPY-equivalent USD 400 million ECB further reinforces investor confidence in IRFC’s strong financial fundamentals and strategic vision,” he stated.

The CMD noted that accessing competitive global financing remains crucial as Indian Railways continues to expand network capacity, upgrade rolling stock, and enhance logistics efficiency. The diversification of funding sources ensures IRFC can meet the substantial capital requirements of India’s railway sector while maintaining financial sustainability.

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