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CMRL To Hire Consultant For Construction Of Barrier Free Stations For Phase 2

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Chennai (Metro Rail News): Another development in the Chennai Metro project is that Chennai Metro Rail is planning to hire consultants to supervise the station designs for Phase 2. This initiative aims to ensure that the new stations are constructed to be barrier-free and disabled-friendly, adhering to universal accessibility standards. 

According to officials the bids have been invited for the same work and the consultant is expected to be onboard by next 2-3 months.

As per an official statement “Of over 100 stations that we have, we have chosen 15 stations as samples, each having a specific type of design. The consultant will review the design, recommend changes in accordance with the guidelines and it will be replicated for all the stations,”. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2 Map
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Map

Stations Identified: 

  • Nandanam
  • Thousand Lights
  • Perambur
  • Alandur
  •  Kodambakkam 
  • Kattupakkam
  • Valasaravakkam 
  • Pattalam
  • Thirumayilai
  • Porur Bypass
  •  Mugalivakkam 
  • Adambakkam
  • Koyambedu 
  • Sholinganallur 

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the appointed consultant will ensure that the stations are constructed in compliance with the Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, issued in 2021. This will guarantee that the infrastructure meets the required standards for accessibility, making public transport more inclusive for people with disabilities 

Vaishnavi Jayakumar of Disability Rights Alliance (DRA) said “At a time when we are investing on manufacturing driverless trains, the station infrastructure too, must be designed in such a way that disabled persons don’t have to depend on a staff to enter the station, board a train or exit the station,” as reported by The Hindu. 

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T.N government will bear the entire cost for Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Union Minister -Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai ( Metro Rail News): The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam stated that the Tamil Nadu government decided to build the Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 as a State-run project, which means the State will pay all expenses for the project. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2 Map
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Map

State Sector Scheme  (Phase 2) 

Sitharaman mentioned that the Public Investment Board had proposed Rs. 7,425 crore for the Chennai Metro project—which the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had not approved. The amount that the Center would contribute in equity would be approximately Rs 7,400 crores.  

She added, “The State government made the deliberate decision in 2018 to execute Phase II as a State sector scheme, which means the State will pay the full project cost.”

At present, the project is being carried out under the state sector. 

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Funds for the Chennai Metro Phase 2 

Additionally, the Finance Minister stated that the Center would offer some financial support at a lower level. With Rs 32,000 crores already set aside for the project, the Department of Economic Affairs is actively assisting the State in obtaining foreign loans. However, Sitharaman said the State administration hasn’t even used Rs 6,000 crores.

The state has also applied for loans from bilateral or multilateral organisations to strengthen the project’s financial base. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2 

Chennai metro phase 2, spanning 116.1 kilometres (km), is currently under construction and features 118 stations. The total cost of the project is Rs.61,843 crore. The second phase consists of three corridors: 

  • Corridor 3 – Madhavaram to SIPCOT (45.4 km)
  •  Corridor 4 – Lighthouse to Poonamalle Bypass (26.1 km)
  • Corridor 5 –  Madhavaram to Sholinganallur (44.6 km). 

Moreover, the first section of Chennai Metro Phase 2 is expected to be completed by 2026 and the entire project is estimated to be done by 2030.


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Track Work Begins At Majiwada Station of Mumbai Metro Line 4

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Mumbai (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metro advances as Apurvakriti Infrastructure has begun the track plinth casting work on 21 September at Majiwada station of  Mumbai Metro’s Line 4 & Line 4A ( Green Line).  

Line 4 spans 32.32km connecting Bhakti Park (Wadala) – Kasaravadavali through 32 stations, while Line 4A stretches 2.88 km between Kasaravadavali and Gaimukh via 2 stations. 

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Package CA-161 

 This development comes under Package CA-161, a Rs. 21.88 crore contract which was awarded to Apurvakriti infrastructure by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in September 2023 with a 2 year track installation deadline.

Under this package, Apurvakriti is responsible for installing ballastless tracks at Line 4 & 4A’s section between Mulund Fire Station and Gaimukh spanning 15.77 km and also includes the siding track at Gaimukh Station.

Other Contracts For Mumbai Metro’s Line 4 

Bidding is underway for package CA-168, another track contract whose scope includes installing ballastless tracks between Bhakti Park (Wadala) and Mulund Fire Station at Line 4 of Mumbai Metro. Technical bids for the same contract are expected to open on September 25.

Rolling Stock Contract For Line 4 

In February 2024, MMRDA re-invited the bids for Package CA, a 234-coach rolling stock & signalling contract. The opening of technical bids for the contract is scheduled to take place on October 1. 

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Alstom Delivers First Trainset For Delhi Metro Phase 4 

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Delhi Metro Phase 4

New Delhi (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Phase 4 witnessed another milestone as Alstom Transport finally unveiled the first of 52 Metropolis trains on 23 September at their facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials. 

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Train Specification

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The six coach trains will be deployed across three Lines, respectively. 

Pink Line (Line 7) Extension Mukundpur – Maujpur12.558 km15 trains 
Magenta Line ( Line 8) Extension Janakpuri West – RK Ashram28.92 km 24 trains
Golden line ( Line 10) Aerocity – Tughlakabad23.622 km13 trains 
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The trains are designed with a maximum speed of up to 95 kmph and operational speed of up to 85 kmph and will be capable of GOA4 grade of automation.

The Delhi’s new lightweight train-sets will be operated in formations of DMC + TC + TC + TC + TC + DMC where DMC = Driving Motor Car and TC = Trailer Car.

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Package RS-17

Alstom was awarded with Package RS-17, a 2631.36 crore contract in October 2022 to manufacture and supply 312 new coaches for Delhi Metro Phase 4’s with a 4.5 years deadline.  

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been financing Package RS-17, a rolling stock contract through a Rs. 8,390 crore loan. 

Alstom officially began the manufacturing of trainsets in February 2024.

After the completion of the order by Alstom, the Delhi Metro network fleet will reach 2606 coaches.

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GR Infraprojects Bags Package C-02 of Nagpur Metro Phase 2 

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Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) invites tender for the construction of an Elevated Viaduct of length 4.856 Km and three Elevated Metro Stations for the 5.5 km long Reach-4A from Prajapati Square to Transport Nagar under Phase-2 of Nagpur Metro Rail Project.

Nagpur ( Metro Rail News): Nagpur Metro Phase 2 witnessed another consecutive progress! Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL or Maha-Metro) revealed GR Infraprojects Ltd.(GRIL) as the lowest bidder for Package-C-02 under 43.8km long Nagpur Metro Phase 2. 

Nagpur Metro's Phase II Map
Nagpur Metro’s Phase II Map

PACKAGE C-02 (Nagpur Metro Phase 2) 

Package C-02 includes the construction of a 17.624 km viaduct within the Nagpur Metro Orange line’s Reach 1A, which spans an 18.7 km long route and connects Khapri to Butibori MIDC ESR.

Maha-metro issued the detailed work scope for the same package, which involves the construction of an elevated metro viaduct of length 17.624 km and a 6-lane double-decker portion with a vehicular underpass for the remaining  1.14km of Reach-1A of Nagpur Metro Phase 2.

The construction of 8  elevated stations on the viaduct of package C-02 between Jamtha and Butibori will be carried out under package C-09. The stations are: 

  • Ashokvan
  • Dongargaon
  • Mohgaon
  • Meghdoot MIDC
  •  Butibori Police Station
  • MHADA Colony
  • MIDC KEC
  • MIDC ESR.

Reach 1A’s viaduct provides connectivity with NH-44 and includes two special spans over the Indian Railways lines, measuring 79 meters and 100 meters in length. It also features a 1.14 km long, 6-lane double-decker section designed to accommodate both vehicular traffic and CRRC metro trains.

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Bidding process 

In March 2024, MahaMetro invited bids for Package C-02 for Nagpur Metro Phase 2’s construction with a total cost of Rs. 945 crore and a 2.5-year construction deadline.

In June 2024, technical bids were opened, and six firms submitted bids for the project. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) was found technically non-compliant with the tender’s conditions and disqualified. Five of the selected bidders are: 

Bidders Bid value 
GR Infraprojects Ltd.(GRIL) Rs.903.53 crore
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.( KPIL)Rs. 958.50 crore
Dilip Buildcon Ltd. (DBL)Rs.978.03 crore 
NCC Ltd.Rs. 1114.91 crore
Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL)Rs. 1146.69 crore

GRIL won the package with a total bid of Rs. 904 crore, 4.39% less than Maha-Metro’s estimate of Rs. 945 crore.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $200 mn for this contract, a loan approved in July 2024.

Moreover, Nagpur Metro Phase 2 is expected to be completed by 2026. Construction is proceeding progressively. For more details, kindly visit our website to learn more about the Nagpur metro projects.

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Rajeev Jain, Former DG PIB, Joins Editorial Advisory Board of Metro Rail News

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Rajeev Jain

New Delhi ( Metro Rail News): We are pleased to inform the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Jain, a distinguished Indian Information Service (IIS) officer from the 1991 batch and former Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), to the Editorial Advisory Board of Metro Rail News.

Mr. Jain, who retired from service in June 2024, has had an illustrious career. He has held key positions across various ministries and played a pivotal role in public communication and media management. As Director General of PIB, he oversaw the dissemination of crucial information on government policies and initiatives, significantly shaping public perception and communication strategies.

Career Highlights in Media-Related Roles:

  • 2017-2024: Held the position of DG Media/Addl DG at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), except for a brief period (August 2021 to August 2022) during which he was with the Railways, rejoining MoHUA in September 2022.
  • 2014-2016: Director and Head of News for Doordarshan, Madhya Pradesh.
  • 2011-2014: Director, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), leading creative strategies and implementation for 18 Central Ministries.
  • 2007-2011: Director, Media Wing at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • 1998-2024: Managed media and communications for several high-profile ministries, including Finance, Defence, Railways, Telecom, Ayush, and Health.

Key Initiatives in MoHUA (2017-2024):

  • Managed media coverage for routine programs and major events of MoHUA and its missions, including the Urban Transport-Urban Mobility Conferences, 3Rs conferences for the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), and anniversary celebrations.
  • Provided extensive media coverage for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) lighthouse projects and organised press tours for MoHUA missions.
  • Facilitated the PM Selfie Points project in around 200 locations and integrated new media strategies to enhance outreach for Smart Cities Mission.
  • Played a key role in G20-related media coverage, particularly for the Mayors Conference in Ahmedabad.
  • Streamlined MoHUA’s media operations by panelling creative agencies and appointing a social media agency to enhance communication.

Media Achievements in Other Ministries:

  • Managed media operations for high-profile events, including India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bangalore and IEW 2024 in Goa.
  • Led media management for the WTO Seattle Round (1999), World Economic Forum (WEF) 2008-2010 in Davos, and multiple WTO rounds in Geneva.

Mr. Jain’s vast experience in managing government communication at the highest levels and his expertise in crafting integrated media strategies will significantly enrich our editorial board, strengthening our focus on delivering insightful content.

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Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet train project advances with 5k girders

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Girder for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor

Ahmedabad ( Metro Rail News): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved a major milestone with the casting of 5,169 girders. Recently, two key casting yards, located in Vadodara and Vapi, have each produced 1,000 Full Span Box Girders (FSBG). The girders measure – 40 metres in length and weigh 970 metric tons.

Casting yards 

The girders have been cast in the casting yards at Vadodara and Vapi. Each yard successfully produced 1,000 full-span box Girders (FSBG). The project MAHSR operates 11 casting yards equipped with machinery and technologies made in India, promoting the “Make in India” initiative.  

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 Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor 

Out of the 508-kilometre bullet train corridor, the section within Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli covers a distance of 352 km. It features 290 km of the viaduct by full-span launching (FSLM) route with 17 steel bridges, eight stations, a 250 m tunnel and other civil structures. 

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Currently, 213 km of viaduct have been completed in Gujarat, including both SBS (span by span) and FLSM launching. 

The first section of the MAHSR corridor will likely become operational by August 2026 in Gujarat. For more details, visit our page to learn about all the recent developments witnessed by the bullet train project, which is expected to be completed by 2026. 

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Two firms Submit bids for Nagpur Metro Phase 2’s telecom contract 

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Nagpur (Metro Rail News): Technical bids revealed that Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Technology Services Ltd. and Siemens Ltd. are the only bidders who have submitted bids for the telecommunication contract of the 43.8 km long Nagpur Metro Phase 2. The contract comes under the Package-TL-01. 

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Package TL-01 of  Nagpur Metro Phase 2 

In June 2024, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) or Maha-metro invited bids for the package- TL-01 with a deadline of 2.72 years.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will finance this package with a loan estimated to cost Rs.1678 crore.

Work scope 

The scope of work for package TL-01 includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a telecommunication system for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, Phase 2.

The bids will now undergo technical evaluation. Following this process, Maha Metro will reveal the financial bids of technically qualified bidders to identify the lowest bidder of this contract.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Nagpur broad gauge metro on September 7

Nagpur Metro Phase 2

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 spans a 43.8 km long route. The project is under construction and estimated to be completed by 2026.

Phase 2 features 4 corridors:

Automotive Square to Kanhan – 13 km

MIHAN to Butibori MIDC ESR – 18.7 km

Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar – 5.5 km

Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna – 6.6 km

The estimated cost for Phase 2 is approximately ₹6,708 crore (around $800 million). The funding sources will be :

  • Government of Maharashtra and Government of India (₹3,122 crore)
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) (approximately ₹2,058 crore)
  • European Investment Bank (EIB) (under appraisal for around ₹1,527 crore) 
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Alstom Unveils First Trainset For Line 4 Of Chennai Metro Phase 2  

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Chennai Metro

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Phase 2 witnessed another milestone as Alstom Transport finally unveiled the first of 36 train-sets for Line 4 at their Sri City, Andhra Pradesh facility in the presence of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) officials on 22 September.

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Train Specification: 

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The 36 train-sets for Line 4 will be operated in formations of DMC+TC+DMC where DMC = Driving Motor Car and TC = Trailer Car. 

The trains are expected to have a maximum design speed of 90 kmph and will be capable of GoA4 grade of automation. 

In a 3-coach configuration, each train will be 67.8 metres long and be capable of accommodating approximately 1000 passengers (crush load conditions).

The Poonamallee Depot, located in western Chennai, will maintain these trainsets.

 Package ARE03A 

Alstom was awarded with Package ARE03A a Rs. 946.92 crore contract in July 2022 to manufacture and supply 26 driverless train-sets of 3 coaches for Line 4 of Chennai Metro. 

In 2023, CMRL extended the contract with an additional Rs 269 crore for the procurement of 10 more trainsets for Line 4. Now Alstom is responsible for supplying a total of 36 trainsets. 

The trains will be operated on line 4 of chennai metro phase 2 between Light House and Poonamallee Bypass through 30 stations.

Rolling Stock contract for Line 3 & Line 5

BEML Ltd. was declared as the lowest bidder for a contract to supply 210 coaches for Line 3 and Line 5 of 116.1 km Chennai Metro’s Phase 2 project on 18 September. This development comes under package ARE02A.

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CMRL Expands Parking Amenities at Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Station 

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Chennai Metro

Chennai (Metro Rail News): To accommodate the increasing passenger demand, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has expanded the parking facilities at Arignar Anna Alandur MetroStation. A newly renovated parking area, located on other side of the station behind MGR Statue has been upgraded with paver blocks and can now accommodate an additional 300 two-wheelers.

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Currently, the existing parking facility at Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Station supports 1,300 two-wheelers and 180 Four wheelers. The introduction of this additional space will offer greater convenience to passengers, encouraging more commuters to use the metro services with ease and efficiency.

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The upgraded parking area was inaugurated by Thiru. Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director (Systems and Operations) of CMRL, in the presence of Thiru. T. Archunan,Director (Projects) of CMRL, Thiru. Gopinath Mallya, (Chief Advisor Operation and Maintenance), Thiru. S. Satheesh Prabhu, AGM (Rolling Stock & Operations), along with senior officials and staff of CMRL.

Source: Chennai Metro Press Release

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