CLC Bridge Installed for Mumbai- Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

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CLC bridge installed at bullet train project

Surat ( Metro Rail News): This week, MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (MGCPL) achieved a milestone in the Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) project by constructing a 210-meter-long balanced cantilever (CLC) bridge. The bridge is located southeast of Surat over NH-48.

A 210-meter-long PSC bridge with spans of 40, 65, 65, and 40 meters has been completed. This bridge crosses one of the busiest sections of the Delhi-Chennai National Highway (NH 48) and is located at Navsari, Gujarat, between the Surat and Bilimora #BulletTrain stations. pic.twitter.com/eql9WamNMG
— NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) October 3, 2024

PSC Bridge GAD-10 (Bullet Train)

This 4-span PSC bridge (GAD-10) over national highway NH-48 has a configuration of 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m. It is situated at chainage Km 235.379 in Sasodra village, Navsari District. This bridge falls between the Surat and Bilimora Bullet Train Stations.

The bridge featured 72 segments of varying height which were cast offsite and launched one at a time to ensure that traffic on the road could continue.

The construction of the bridge is part of package P1(B). In 2021, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) of India awarded MGCPL the Rs. 549 crore Package P1(B) contract.

Under this contract, MGCPL is responsible for constructing 4 PSC (Prestressed Concrete) bridges and 7 steel truss bridges.

Bridges for the bullet train project

This cantilever bridge across NH-48 is the second one with box segments. At Amadpore village, 6.2 km away, is the first one for 260m GAD-11, which was finished in August 2024.

The whole MAHSR project consists of 5 PSC cantilever bridges. Three among them are:

GAD-9 (over NH-09 in Valsad district)
GAD-1441 ( Package P1(B)
GAD- 33 (Package P1(C)

The package P1(B) consists of 11 bridges among which 2 PSC bridges and 2 open web girders have been completed.

Bridge projects	Measure	Location	Type
GAD-1134	70 m,637 MT	over NH-53 in Surat	OWG
GAD-68	100m, 1464 MT	Bhilosa Switching Substation near Silvassa	OWG
GAD-11	260m	NH-48 at Amadpore	PSC
GAD-10	NH-48	NH-48 at Sasodara	PSC

All the mentioned contracts have been constructed under MG Contractors Pvt. Ltd. as the MAHSR project is under construction and estimated to be completed by 2026. All the updates can be fetched from our website.

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KPIL – Gulermak JV Lowers Their 1st TBM At Rawatpur For Kanpur Metro Line 2

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Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Another development has been waiting for the Kanpur Metro Project as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV recently started lowering and assembling their first TBM S-1408A for Kanpur Metro Line 2 at Rawatpur station.

KANPPUR METRO — Image Credit: Abhishek Yadav

TBM S-1408A

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV’s TBM S-1408A is the first of two TBM deployed for Line 2’s underground package KNPCC-11 and overall a 5th TBM for constructing underground tunnels for Kanpur Metro Phase 1 project.=

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For its first assignment TBM S-1408A will construct a 650 m (Approx) tunnel for the Up Line from Rawatpur stations to ramp at agricultural depot.

Package KNPCC-11

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV bagged underground package KNPCC-11 for Line 2 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) with an estimated cost of Rs.762.50 crore in December 2023 with a 30-month deadline.

The scope of work under this package includes the twin tunnels for line 2’s underground section spanning 4.08 km between the Agricultural depot and double Pulia ramp and the construction of underground stations at:

Rawatpur
Kakadeo
Double Pullia

Kanpur Metro Line 2

Kanpur Metro Line 2 spans 8.38 Km, providing connectivity between Agriculture College Station and Barra-8 through 8 stations.

Station Names:

Agriculture College Station
Rawatpur Railway Station
Kakadeo
Double Pullia
Vijay Nagar Chauraha
Shastri Chowk Station
Barra-7
Barra-8

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PM Modi Shows Green Light To Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aarey Colony-BKC)

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Mumbai (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally inaugurated the long-awaited Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Aarey colony to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) spanning 12 km through 10 stations. Furthermore, he has also laid the foundation for Thane Metro.

Memorable moments from the Mumbai Metro. Here are highlights from yesterday’s metro journey. pic.twitter.com/40KBBYCSQC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2024

Mumbai Metro Line 3

Mumbai Metro Line 3, also referred as Aqua Line, a 33.5 km stretch covers 27 stations providing connectivity between Cuffe Parade and Aarey colony.

Initially, PM Modi inaugurated the Line 3 section from BKC to Aarey colony, covering 10 stations.

Stations covered:

Aarey Colony
SEEPZ
MIDC
Marol Naka
CSIA Terminal 2
Sahar Road
CSIA Terminal 1
Santa Cruz
Vidyanagri
Bandra Kurla Complex

The underground tunnels and stations for Mumbai Metro Line 3 from north to south has been constructed through 3 packages which were awarded in july 2016.

As per Alstom’s press release, Alstom’s engagement with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) for the Aqua Line includes manufacturing of 31 lightweight, fully furnished modern metro trains of 8 cars each, which is one of the biggest rolling stock contracts in the urban sector for the company in India. It also includes signalling solutions comprising:

Driverless operation, facilitated by the latest generation of CBTC communications-based train control technology, Urbalis Forward, which features GOA4, the highest grade of automation,
Computer-based interlocking
Automatic train supervision
Integrated Platform screen doors (PSD),
Telecommunication systems as well as the Mechanical and Electrical supervisory control and data acquisition system (M&E SCADA).

Further Updates

As per MMRC, the operation on Line 3 will begin from 7 october with the last train departing at 10:30 am. While the full fledged operations will begin from 8 october.

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NCRTC Initiates Train Trial Runs between Sahibabad & New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station

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NCRTC Initiates Train Trial Runs between Sahibabad & New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station

Delhi (Metro Rail News): The long-awaited Delhi Section of the Delhi Meerut RRTS corridor has finally advanced as the NCRTC commenced trial runs on the Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar Section. This marks a major milestone, as Namo Bharat trains is now entering Delhi, bringing the corridor’s Delhi section closer to the already operational section from Sahibabad to Meerut South.

NCRTC MD, Shri Shalabh Goel was present on the occasion with senior officers to witness this moment. Namo Bharat train has been operated manually to check the Civil Structure compatibility in the trials. As testing advances, NCRTC will carry out comprehensive evaluations to assess the train’s integrated performance and its coordination with various subsystems such as tracks, signalling, Platform Screen Doors (PSDs), and overhead power supply systems. Extensive trial runs, including high-speed tests, are planned over the next few months.

NCRTC Initiates Trial Run on Delhi Section of RRTS Corridor

This 12 km stretch of the corridor is going to connect Sahibabad RRTS station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS station having two RRTS stations of Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. Once operational, it will offer commuters a fast and efficient travel option between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South RRTS station, reducing the travel time to less than 40 minutes.

Anand Vihar RRTS station is expected to become one of the busiest commuter transit hubs, with significant daily footfall due to its proximity to a Metro station serving two Metro lines, a railway station, and two ISBTs—one on the Delhi side and the other at Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. NCRTC is ensuring the seamless integration of these various transit modes to offer commuters effortless convenience and accessibility, making Anand Vihar RRTS station a model for multi-modal integration.

The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station is located less than 100 meters from the New Ashok Nagar Metro Station. To integrate these two transport modes, NCRTC will provide a footbridge (FOB) connecting the concourse level of the Metro station to the concourse of the RRTS station. Additionally, two more FOBs will enhance accessibility at the New Ashok Nagar RRTS station—one connecting Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension, and the other near the Ancient Shiv Temple for easy access to New Ashok Nagar residents. All these will provide easy access to the residents of New Ashok Nagar.

NCRTC’s Achievement

NCRTC recently earned top honors at the UIC Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 in Germany, winning both the Best Transit Award for Seamless Connectivity and the prestigious Overall Winner Award, standing out among numerous global entries.

Currently, Namo Bharat train services operate over a 42 km stretch from Sahibabad to Meerut South, covering nine stations of Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Muradnagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, and Meerut South. With the operationalization of Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar section, the operational length will increase to 54 km with 11 RRTS stations.

Delhi Section of RRTS Corridor

Delhi section has three stations New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, and Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station. The work on the rest of the section from New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan station is in the final stage of construction and track laying activities are in progress.

Once the entire 82 km corridor is completed by the targeted deadline of June 2025, passengers will be able to travel between Delhi and Meerut in less than an hour.

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Noida Metro Witnessed a Steady Growth in Ridership in September

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Noida ( Metro Rail News): After reaching a remarkable milestone last month, Noida Metro’s ridership trend is still rising. In September 2024, Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) reported that the average daily traffic increased to 64,068 people, a notable rise from prior months, which was 55,777 in August 2024.

INCREMENT IN RIDERSHIP

Throughout the previous year, the NMRC has seen a consistent rise in ridership; the current daily ridership has increased by 13% over the same period last year. In comparison, the average daily ridership for 2023–2024 was 47,427 and 2024-2025 ridership went up to 53,600 in September 2024.

The table below provides more details on this upward trend in ridership over the previous six months:

Month	2024-2025 (Ridership)
April	48,588
May	52,351
June	49,808
July	51,059
August	55,777
September	64,068

NMRC AWARDED WITH SEVERAL PROJECTS

Dr. Lokesh M., MD/NMRC, had a meeting to review the progress accomplished. During the meeting, it was mentioned to increase revenue generation and property development, NMRC has given 11 new contracts in the last year, bringing in a total of ₹6.05 crore in revenue each year.

Along with the contracts that have been awarded, NMRC has also announced several upcoming tenders that should bring in ₹5.15 crore a year.

NMRC is aiming to increase its commercial footprint through these tenders, includes:

Licensing of Inside Station Advertising Rights in NMRC Network at 06 Metro Stations.

Sec-51
Sec-50
Sec-76
Alpha-1
Delta-1
GNIDA Office

An invitation to tender for the licensing of commercial spaces at Sec. 83 Metro Station for co-working and office space.

Establishing, running, and managing KIOSKS, a type of multipurpose convenience store via the licensing of ground floor commercial empty spaces at ALPHA – I Metro locations.

Establishing, running, and maintaining mixed convenience stores in the form of kiosks at six metro stations in the NMRC network by licensing commercial bare space that is accessible beneath the stairway structure

The ground-floor commercial area at Pari Chowk Metro Station is licensed for use.

The licensing of commercial areas at Depot Metro Station and Secs. 101, 81, and 83.

The Noida region’s Metro Piers are available for the license of advertisement rights.

Parking will be available at 15 metro stations.

In addition to the above-mentioned, Non-Fare-Box revenue generating is planned through Property Development at a large land piece in Sector-94. Inquiry number development for parking/advertisement rights and other property-related questions was also mandated by the MD.

As per the NMRC’s press release, “These property development initiatives are key to enhancing the financial sustainability of NMRC. By maximising the commercial potential of metro stations and associated infrastructure, we are creating a solid foundation for future growth while providing additional amenities to the public”.

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Maha Metro Floats Tender for Pune Metro’s Swargate – Katraj Extension

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Pune (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) floated tenders on 4 October for the civil construction contract of Pune Metro’s Purple Line extension from Swargate to Katraj. Maha-Metro posted a basic tender notice for the contract on the same day.

Tender Details

Tender Number:	P1A-UGC/2024 (ICB)
Pre-bid Meeting	22 October 2024
Bid Submission Deadline	3 December 2024
Technical Bid Opening	4 December 2024
EMD	Rs. 8,42,00,000 Crores
Contract Duration:	3.5 years (42 Months)

Scope Of Work:

The appointed contractor for this work will be responsible for Design and Construction of Underground Stations at Market Yard, Padmavati, Katraj and Associated Tunnels at North South Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project

Pune Metro Purple Line

Operational route: Currently, the Purple Line is operating between PCMC and Civil Court spanning 13.3 km through 11 stations.

The Purple Line’s 3.3 km extension between Civil Court and Swargate recently became operational. This section features 3 stations.
The extension from Swargate to Katraj is a 5.464 km stretch with 3 stations. The tenders have been floated for the same section.
Purple Line’s northern extension from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Nigdi (under construction) covers 4.519 km with 4 stations.

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Delhi Metro’s TBM-2 Records Breakthrough at Chhatarpur Mandir Station of Line 10

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Delhi Metro's TBM Breakthrough on golden line

Delhi (Metro Rail News): Larsen and Toubro’s Tunnel Boring Machine DZ1123 (TBM-2) achieved a breakthrough on 5 October at Chhatarpur Mandir Station of Golden Line (Tughlakabad-Aerocity), which is being developed as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase 4.

For this assignment, TBM DZ1123 constructed about 860-metre-long underground tunnel between Chhatarpur and Chhatarpur Mandir Station. This development marks the completion of the underground tunnel between Chhatarpur and Chhatarpur Mandir Station on the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor.

This was TBM-2 (DZ1123)’s second breakthrough, which is also the fourth overall breakthrough for Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 project in the 6.51 km Package DC-09. This package connects the Kishangarh and Saket G Block stations.

As per the DMRC’s release, this tunnel has been constructed at an average depth of approximately 12 meters, with about 613 rings installed, each having an inner diameter of 5.8 meters.

The tunnelling work involved several challenges, including relocating a 66 KV electrical HT line. Additionally, the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) had to pass beneath the existing Yellow Line viaduct without causing any disruption to Metro train operations on the Yellow Line.

Package DC-09 of Delhi Metro Phase 4

In March 2022, L&T secured Package DC-09 at Rs. 1428 crore from DMRC with a 42-month deadline.

This package includes 4 stations:

Chhattarpur Interchange with Yellow Line)
Chhattarpur Mandir
IGNOU
Neb Sarai

On 21 August 2024, TBM-1 achieved a breakthrough at Chhattarpur Mandir Station and built an 865-meter parallel tunnel between Chhattarpur Station and Chhattarpur Mandir Station.

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MMRCL Invited Bids for Pune Metro Phase 2’s General Consultant Contract

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Pune (Metro Rail News): Another development has been waiting for Pune Residents as Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) floated tenders on 4 October for the appointment of General Consultant (GC) for Pune Metro Phase 2 Project. Maha-Metro posted a primary tender notice for Phase 2’s General Consultant contract on the same day.

Tender Details

Tender Number:	P2-Consul-01/2024
Pre-bid Meeting	18 October 2024
Bid Submission Deadline	28 October 2024
Technical Bid Opening	29 October 2024
Contract Duration	5 years (60 months)
EMD	Rs. 2,40,00,000 Crores

Scope of work:

The General Consultant will be responsible for providing consultancy services in design, supervision, safety, quality control and contract management for the Pune Metro Phase 2 Project.

Pune Metro Phase 2 Routes

The Pune Metro Phase 2 consists of Line 5 spanning 25.65 Km providing connectivity between Khadakwasla and Kharadi through 22 stations.
Line 5 extension from SNDT to Manik Baug spanning 8 Km through 6 stations.
HCMTR or Ring Line, a 36 km stretch from Ambedkar Chowk to Kirloskaar with 44 stations in total.

The Aqua Line’s extensions from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk and between Ramwadi and Wagholi spanning 1.12 km and 11.63 km will be executed under Pune Metro Phase 1 extension. Previously these extensions were part of Pune Metro Phase 2 project.

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NHSRCL Invites Bids for Bullet Train Project’s Last Track Contract

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Maharashtra (Metro Rail News): The Bullet train project advanced as the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) called for bids for the third and final track contract (T-1) of the 508.17 Km Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train — Image for representational purpose only

Package T-1 (Bullet train project)

Work scope: The scope of work for Package T-1 includes designing, supplying, and building tracks, including testing and commissioning, for a double-line high-speed railway between Zaroli Village (km. 156.600) and Mumbai Station at Bandra-Kurla complex (MAHSR km. -0.255) on a Design-Build lump sum price basis.

Accordingly, T-1’s scope comprises track work at:

1.028 km Package C-1 (underground BKC Station being built by MEIL – HCC JV)
20.377 km Package C-2 (underground tunnel by Afcons Infrastructure)
135.45 km Package C-3 (three stations and an elevated viaduct by Larsen & Toubro)

The Mumbai – Ahmedabad bullet train project consists of three track projects:

PACKAGE	SCOPE	STATUS
T-1 ( Maharashtra )	Design, supply, and construction of the track and related works for 156.855 km of track between Zaroli Village on the MH/GJ border and the HSR station at BKC/Mumbai.	Bids are invited for this project.
T-2 ( Gujarat)	Track, track-related works such as designing, supplying, and construction between Zaroli Village and Vadodara for a 237.10 km long track.	Construction going on under IRCON International
T-3 (Gujarat)	Track-related work between Sabarmati Depot and workshops and Vadodara, including design, supply, and construction of the track for 114.60 km long track.	Construction work going on under Larsen and Toubro

J – Slab Track System (High-Speed Rail Project)

The Bullet Train project will use a unique J -Slab track system instead of the typical ballasted track system used in main-line railway lines.

The J-Slab Track structure is a distinctive feature of the Japanese High-Speed Railway, generally known as Shinkansen. Japan is credited with the invention of slab track, which has now developed into a synonym for high-speed track.

According to Japanese experience, J- Slab Track appears to come out on top when it comes to life cycle costs, even if its initial construction costs are roughly 1.3 times more than those of traditional ballasted tracks.

Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

Moreover, the Mumbai- Ahmedabad bullet train project is India’s first bullet train project connecting a 508.17 km long route from Mumbai( Maharashtra) to Ahmedabad ( Gujarat) featuring 12 stations at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.1 lakh. The project is currently under construction and expected to be completed by 2026.

The project has witnessed a lot of progress and advancement during its construction. Many of the developments related to the project can be observed on our website.

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Bangalore Metro Advances With CMRS Inspection Completion On Green Line

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro’s Green Line extension advanced as the commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) and his team completed the final safety inspection for the 3.03 km long Nagasandra – Madavara stretch.

The Green Line extension in the north from Nagasandra to Madavara, spanning 3.03 Km, features three stations.

Stations:

Manjunathanagar
Chikkabidarakallu
Madavara

The CMRS team’s scope of investigation included:

Assessment of the line’s viaduct built by Simplex Infrastructure
Motor trolley inspection of its standard gauge tracks installed by Texmaco Rail & Engineering
Station facilities and amenities.
Safety and control room features.

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Bangalore Metro Green Line

Operational Route: The Green Line of Bangalore Metro is operational between Nagasandra station and the Silk route station spanning 30 km approx with 29 stations in total.

The Green Line from Nagasandra to Yelachenahalli is a part of Phase 1. Later in Phase 2, the Green Line was extended south from Yelachenahalli to Silk Route spanning 6.29 Km via 5 stations.

Process Ahead

The CMRS will now submit the investigation report to BMRCL. The next steps for BMRCL will involve addressing any identified deficiencies and submitting a compliance report back to the CMRS for review.

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