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Central Government Approved Chennai Metro’s Phase 2

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Chennai (Metro Rail News): India’s Central government cabinet on 3rd October finally approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Chennai Metro Phase 2 spanning 116.1 km with 3 corridors in total. 

MK Stalin, chief minister of Tamil Nadu submitted the memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding funds from the central government. Furthermore, the memo highlighted three issues that have been consistently demanded by the state including the 50% equity in sharing the metro phase 2 project.

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The total cost of Chennai Metro Phase 2 project is Rs.63.346 crores out of which the central government will be funding the with Rs. 7,425 crore. While the ₹33,593 crore will be financed through different banks. Furthermore,  The remaining amount of Rs.22.228 will be provided by the state government. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2

The Chennai Metro Project was approved by the Tamil Nadu government in 2019 with an estimated cost of Rs 61.843 crores. 

Chennai Metro Phase 2 consists of 3 corridors spanning 116.1 km with a December 2025 deadline. 

Line-3 (Purple Line)Madhavaram station– SIPCOT 2 station 45.4 kmTotal No. of Stations: 49 
Line-4 (Orange Line):Light House station – Poonamallee Bus Depot station 26.09 km Total no. of Stations: 28
Line-5 (Red Line):Madhavaram station – Sholinganallur station 44.6 km Total no. of Stations: 48 

Recent Developments In Chennai Metro Phase 2 

Recently, Alstom Transport unveiled the first 36 train set for Line 4 (Orange Line) of Chennai Metro Phase 2 at their Sri City, Andhra Pradesh facility in the presence of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL).

Another development for Chennai Metro Phase 2 was recorded when L&T’s TBM Kaveri achieved breakthrough at Adyar Junction Station under package TU-02. 

Furthermore, BEML Ltd. was declared as the lowest bidder to supply 210 coaches for the 116.1 km Chennai Metro’s Phase 2 project by Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL).

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Mr Srinivas Katikithala, Appointed As Secretary At MoHUA

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Metro Rail News: According to the union cabinet appointment committee’s orders Srinivas Katikithala , a gujarat- cadre IAS Officer has recently got appointed as a secretary of the ministry of minority affairs to secretary of the ministry of housing and urban affairs.

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Roles Served By Srinivas Katikithala

Srinivas Katikithala started his exemplary career in 1998. In the early phase of his career he headed the Parivartan Cell, a Change and innovation Management Unit within the Chief Minister’s Office in Gujarat. 

Then for five years approx From October 2004 to November 2009 he held the position of Managing Director at the Gujarat Urban Development Company. 

Later from November 2009 to July 2012 he served as Secretary to the Government and Joint Managing Director of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL). 

From July 2012 to June 2015 he was serving as Principal Secretary in the General Administration Department of the Government of Gujarat.

Katikithala has moreover worked at the state level. From june 2015 to may 2017 he held a position of Principal Secretary to the Government in the Revenue Department of Gujarat 

At his crucial stage of his career, between may 2017 and august 2018, Katikithala served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 

Katikithala has held numerous positions within the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Notably, between June 2020 and August 2021, he served as an Establishment Officer within the Government of India.

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Mumbai Metro Line 5 Advances With Successful Erection Of Two Spans  

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Recently MMRDA announced a significant achievement in the ongoing Metro Line-5 (Thane – Bhiwandi) project with the successful erection of two special spans—57.50m and 46.00m—using high-capacity cranes (450T & 700T). This complex operation, which required immense engineering expertise and precision, was especially challenging as it took place not only in the middle of a busy road but also right above the Majowada Flyover, in a densely populated residential area.

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Given the location, MMRDA had to take extensive precautions, ensuring that all safety regulations were strictly followed and that local rules were adhered to. Despite the added difficulty, the team executed the operation seamlessly in just 5 hours during the night, minimising traffic disruption. This was possible due to support and approval of local authorities. 

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For the 57.50m span between Pier 10-11, tandem lifting of girders weighing 290 MT was carried out on Ghodbunder Road. Similarly, the 46.00m span on the Thane-Bhiwandi road was completed using a super-lift arrangement due to the 20m crane radius. 

This achievement underscores the team’s technical competence and dedication to timely project completion, setting a benchmark for future phases. Traffic was restored promptly after the operations, and the local community was minimally impacted.

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RITES & DMRC sign MoU for exploring Metro works 

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As per the release RITES Ltd., a leading transport infrastructure consultancy, on 3 October 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which is renowned for operating and maintaining Delhi’s extensive metro rail network. Through this MoU, both organisations will combine their strengths to identify, secure, and execute metro projects in India and abroad. 

RITES and DMRC officials at the MoU-signing ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday This strategic collaboration will focus on offering services in areas including General Consultancy, Project Management, Detailed Design, Feasibility Studies and others. The partnership aims at tapping opportunities in the urban transit system space, delivering world-class solutions for both domestic and international projects. 

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Also, the alliance syncs with RITES’ ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint under its ‘RITES Videsh’ initiative. With DMRC’s extensive experience in metro rail operations and RITES’ proven expertise in transport infrastructure, both entities are well-positioned to pursue emerging opportunities. 

About RITES Limited: 

RITES Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach. The company has an experience spanning 50 years and undertaken projects in over 55 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and the Middle East region. 

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11 Firms Submit Bids For Lucknow Metro Line-2’s Geotechnical Contract

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Lucknow (Metro Rail News): A total of Eleven firms have submitted bids to carry out geotechnical soil investigation for the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project spanning 11.165 km . 

In August 2024 UPMRC invited bids for its geotechnical investigation with an estimated budget of Rs. 77.21 lakh and a 90 day deadline. Furthermore,the technical bids were opened on 1 October to reveal the name of bidders. 

Scope of work

The contractor appointed for Package LKGS-01 will conduct a Detailed Geo-Technical Survey for the East-West Corridor of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase 1B, stretching from Charbagh to Vasantkunj, including the Depot at Hardoi Road.

This survey will involve subsurface investigations to evaluate soil properties and groundwater conditions, providing essential data for the design and construction phases of the project.

Bidders for Package LKGS-01

  • Arun Soil Lab Pvt. Ltd.
  • Becquerel Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bhaskram Jyotish Anusandhan Kendra Pvt. Ltd.
  • CEG Test House and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.
  • Gaveshana Geosciences Pvt. Ltd.
  • Geomarine Dynamics India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Goma Engineering and Consultancy
  • Simcon Technology Pvt. Ltd.
  • Soiltech India Pvt. Ltd.
  • S & R Geotechniques Pvt. Ltd.
  • Techpro Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

The bids have now been sent for technical evaluation. Furthermore when the technical evaluation will be completed then the financial bids of the technically qualified bidders will be opened to reveal who’s the lowest bidder and most likely contractor.

Lucknow Metro Phase 1B

Lucknow Metro Phase 1B consists of one corridor (Line 2) spanning 11.098 Km providing seamless connectivity between Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh) to Vasant Kunj through 12 stations. 

Station Names: 

  • Gautam Buddha Marg 
  • Aminabad
  • Pandeyganj
  •  City Railway Station
  •  Medical College Chauraha 
  • Nawazganj
  •  Thakurganj
  •  Balaganj
  •  Sarfrazganj 
  • Musabagh
  • Vasant Kunj

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Maha Metro Floats Tender for Thane Metro’s General Consultant Contract

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Thane (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. ( Maha Metro) floated a tender for appointing a general consultant for the Thane Metro Project. Maha-metro posted a primary tender notice regarding the contract on the same day. 

Tender Details: 



Pre-bid Meeting 		22 October 2024
Bid submission deadline 11 November 2024
Technical bid opening 12 November 2024
Deadline for the contract 4 years ( 48 months ) 

Scope of work:

The appointed general consultant will be responsible for providing consultancy services in design, supervision, safety, quality control and contract management for the Thane Metro Project.

Thane Metro project 

Thane Metro, officially known as Thane Integral Ring Metro is a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) approved by MMRCL in August 2024 with an estimated budget of Rs. 12,200 crore.

Thane metro consists of 1 corridor spanning 29 km through 22 stations in which 20 stations will be elevated while remaining 2 stations will be underground. 

Other Contracts For Thane Metro 

Recently , STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd. was declared as the lowest bidder for the Package DDC-01 with a bid value of 1.35 Crores.  

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4 Firms Submit Bids for E&M Contract for Bangalore Metro 

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Bangalore Metro (Metro Rail News): Four firms have submitted bids for the installation of electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems at the Airport and Challaghatta depots of Bangalore Metro, after the opening of technical bids on 1st October 2024, by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).

 Bidders who have submitted the bids are: 

  • Blue Star Ltd.
  • Jackson Ltd. 
  • Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd.
  • URC Construction Pvt. Ltd. 

The lowest bidder is yet to be announced. It will take months to finalise the contractor. The bids have been sent for technical evaluation, and after that financial round will reveal the lowest bidder. 

Work scope 

Package 3 for both depots (Airpot and Challaghatta) includes installation of systems such as electrical, cables, lighting, fire safety, HVAC works and UPS system installation. 

Electrical and Mechanical (E and M) Works Comprising of L.T. Panels, L.T. Cables, Lighting, Hydraulics, Fire Safety Systems, UPS, DG Sets, HVAC for Depots at Challaghatta (Ph-2) and Airport (Ph-2B) under Package-3 of BMRCL Project Phase-2 and 2B.

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Package 3 (Bangalore Metro Phase 2) 

Package 3 comprises of electrical and mechanical work of both the depot stations on different lines on Bangalore Metro Phase 2.  

Construction Contracts for Challaghatta & Airport Depot

With a contract of Rs. 499.41 crore that was given in October 2022, RITES – Power Mech Projects JV is now building the Challaghatta Depot along Mysore Road for the 8.814 km Purple Line as part of the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project.

In March 2023, J Kumar Infraprojects – AIC Infrastructures JV was given a contract of Rs. 182.33 crore to construct the Airport Depot at Doddajala, also known as Shettigere, for the Blue Line’s Bangalore Metro Phase 2B project.

As Bangalore Metro Phase 2 is under construction. Many technical and construction projects have been going on. Many of them have been mentioned on our page.

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KEC & BNC Secures Electrification Contracts of Nagpur Metro’s Phase 2

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Nagpur Metro (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL or Maha-Metro) announced that KEC International Ltd. and BNC Power Projects Ltd. (BNCPPL) had become the lowest bidders for the electrification contracts TR-02 & TR-03 respectively of the 43.8 km Nagpur Metro Phase 2 project.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB)  will be financing  Maha-Metro’s contracts with USD 200 million about Rs.1678 crore.

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Package TR-02 (Nagpur Metro Phase 2)

In December 2023, Mahametro invited bids for Package TR-02 with an estimated cost of Rs. 205 crore, and the deadline was 3.4 years. 

In June 2024, technical bids were opened to reveal the 5 bidders for this package. 

When Maha Metro opened financial bids, KEC International Ltd. was declared the lowest bidder with a total cost of Rs. 207.36 crore. 

Work Scope for the Project: The appointed contractor for Package TR-02 will be responsible for installing posts and 25kV flexible overhead equipment (OHE) in all at-grade and elevated project sections. 

Mahametro issued the notice and described the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 25kV flexible OHE and sectioning posts for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, Phase-2.

Package TR-03 ( Nagpur Metro Phase 2): 

In February 2024, Maha-Metro issued bids for Package TR-03, with an estimated cost of Rs. 344 crore and a deadline of 3.45 years. 

In August 2024, Maha Metro opened technical bids for package TR-03 and revealed 6 bidders for the package.

BNC Power Projects Ltd. became the lowest bidder with the total amount of Rs.381 crore. 

The work scope for package-TR-03  includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning receiving cum auxiliary main cum traction substations for the Nagpur Metro Rail Phase-2 Project, along with managing the 33 kV cable network, ASS, and SCADA system.

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Hence, Maha Metro is progressing well with all the construction work. Many projects have been awarded and many have yet to be completed. 

MMRCL has so far opened financial bids for 4 system-related packages of Phase 2 – the others are E&M-02 (won by Colossus Infra) T-01 (won by Rahee Infratech) and so on.

For more relevant information visit our page. 

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NCRTC Partners with PTC India For Sustainable Power For RRTS Corridor

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As Per The Release National Capital Regional Transportation Corporation (NCRTC) has signed an agreement with PTC India Limited (Power Trading Corporation), a leading provider of power trading solutions, for the procurement of low-cost power, including green energy, through power exchanges for the RRTS corridor.

The agreement was signed between NCRTC and PTC India in the presence of Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of NCRTC and Shri Manoj Jhawar, CMD of PTC, and other senior officers from both sides.

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Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of NCRTC, said, “A capital-intensive project like RRTS needs to be sustainable in the longer term. We are pleased to partner with PTC India in managing our energy needs. NCRTC is committed to finding innovative and sustainable solutions. This agreement marks a significant milestone in our efforts to secure reliable and cost-effective power, including green energy, to reduce the carbon footprint.”

This collaboration will enable NCRTC to meet part of its power requirement sourcing through power exchanges at its Receiving Substations (RSS) located in Ghaziabad, Modipuram, Shatabdi Nagar, and Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh, as well as Sarai Kale Khan (SKK) in Delhi.

This agreement is part of NCRTC’s broader strategy to adopt innovative methods for ensuring efficient operation of RRTS corridors and NamoBharat trains. PTC India will act as NCRTC’s trading partner, facilitating power procurement. The phased implementation of power trading will begin with the already commissioned section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, with plans to expand as full operations are progressively rolled out.

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Hyderabad Airport Metro Phase II: 116.2 km Expansion Project Estimated at ₹32,000 Crore, Including Extension to ‘Fourth City’

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Hyderabad (Metro Rail News): Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) is proposing to extend the metro rail from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to the proposed ‘Fourth City’ in Mucherla spanning 40 km. 

The new rail line project is expected to cost ₹8,000 crore. The final Detailed Project Report (DPR) is expected to be submitted to the Telangana government by the end of October. 

The proposed 40 km metro extension, estimated to cost ₹8,000 crore, will feature a mix of underground, elevated, and at-grade sections. The alignment includes a 2 km underground stretch near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), 20 km of elevated track, and 18 km at road level. This metro extension will be integrated with a larger greenfield road project aimed at improving connectivity to the rapidly developing Skill University area in Mucherla. 

The airport metro extension is a key component of the larger 116.2 km Hyderabad Metro Phase II project, which is estimated to cost ₹32,237 crore. This phase includes five additional metro corridors, accounting for ₹24,237 crore of the total cost. 

Managing Director of the Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited ( HAML) stated, “We changed the alignment as there is a lot of activity on the Bengaluru highway. Around 5,000 flats are being constructed in this area,”

The proposed metro line from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) will extend to Pedda Golconda, where it will connect to the ‘Fourth City’ via the Outer Ring Road (ORR), passing over areas like Tukkuguda and Raviryal. The alignment will run at ground level between the ORR and its service roads up to the Future City. 

Finalisation of DPRs and Approval Process

The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the proposed metro extension are currently in the final stages of preparation. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is conducting a traffic study as part of the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) to assess transit demand and optimise the metro alignment. Once the CMP report is completed, the DPRs will be submitted for approval by the central government. 

During a recent meeting, HAML Managing Director NVS Reddy presented the alignment details and proposed station locations, highlighting key aspects of the project and its integration with the city’s transportation infrastructure.

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