New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged-off the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line that would allow hassle free travel for around two lakh daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub in Haryana.
The extension of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is nearly Rs. 2,500 crore. Out of this, Rs. 1,557 crore was borne by the Haryana Government, the Centre contributed Rs. 537 crore, while the Delhi Metro provided Rs. 400 crore.
All these are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
“The nine-station metro corridor which was 95 per cent indigenously built will provide people a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility,” a Haryana government spokesperson said.
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, addressing a press conference on Saturday, had thanked the Prime Minister for “gifting” the Metro service which would take the city to “another level of progress” with better connectivity with other NCR towns.
He had also said that the Prime Minister would be announcing the go-ahead for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad by Metro.
MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35 km Metro Corridor to seamlessly connect the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airport at an estimated cost of ₹22,862 crore.
This new corridor will span 35 km between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airport covering 20 stations. Out of 20 stations, 6 stations have been planned as underground while the remaining 14 stations will be elevated.
Of the total length, 9.25 km will run underground from Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 to Ghatkopar East, while the remaining 24.63 km will be elevated from Ghatkopar West to Navi Mumbai Airport Terminal 2.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed that land acquisition and all necessary approvals for the Metro project must be finalized within six months, with construction to be completed within three years following approvals.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): ABB has secured a major order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. to supply advanced propulsion system and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line) and Line 6 (Pink Line).
The Line 5 of Mumbai Metro spans 24.90 km from Thane to Bhiwandi to Kalyan through 15 stations while the Line 6 of Mumbai Metro spans 15.31 km, connecting Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli(EEH) through 13 stations.
The scope of supply covers 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6 and 22 six-car trainsets for Line 5, providing a complete, integrated traction and control solution. ABB’s delivery includes traction converters, auxiliary converters, traction motors, and TCMS software, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency, and optimized lifecycle performance for one of India’s most significant urban mobility projects.
ABB stated that the Manufacturing will be executed across ABB’s Indian footprint, with converters produced at Bengaluru and motors manufactured at Vadodara, supported by local engineering, testing, and service teams.
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a Joint Venture of Chennai Metro Rail Limited and TIDCO has signed a contract agreement for the DFR Consultancy for Development of High-Altitude Transport Systems (Ropeway) for Udhagamandalam Town.
Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML) has been assigned with the task of preparing a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) for High-Altitude Cable Propelled (Ropeway) Transport Systems in Udhagamandalam.
This initiative is aimed at enhancing transit infrastructure in high-altitude regions while promoting sustainable mobility solutions in ecologically sensitive and tourism-centric destinations. The proposed systems are expected to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transport options, thereby boosting tourism and improving accessibility in these regions.
The Consultant will comprehensively assess technical feasibility, alignment options, and ridership potential, environmental and social impacts along with Udhagamandalam town traffic management improvement proposals. This study will form the basis for informed decision-making and future project implementation. The study duration is 120 days.
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National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) has announced SYSTRA as the lowest bidder for the consultancy Services contract regarding the works of Signalling and Telecommunication System, SCADA system, and Ticketing System of Mumbai- Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.
NHSRCL invited bids for this contract with a 2520 Days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 14 Nov 2025 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 8 Jan 2026. After the technical evaluation round financial bids were opened for the contract and financial evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 22 Jan 2026. After the financial evaluation round SYSTRA was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract.
Financial Bid Values
Firm
Bid Value
Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U
₹ 661 Cr
SYSTRA
₹ 612.4 Cr
Contract Duration: 2520 Days
Contract’s Scope of Work: Project Management Consultancy Services for Works of Signalling & Telecommunication System, SCADA System, and Ticketing System of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is a high speed rail corridor which spans 508 km and is currently under construction. This high speed rail corridor connects Mumbai and Ahmedabad covering 12 stations. The stations have been mentioned below:
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has invited bids for the construction of entry/exit structures to facilitate additional escalators, including civil, architectural, and finishing works, for Corridor-05 elevated stations under Phase-2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Tender Details
Opening Date
23 Jan 2026
Closing Date
11 Feb 2026
Tender Id
2026_CMRL_895025_1
Tender No
CMRL/CP/TDR-64-CON/2026
Bid security
INR 23,60,000
Contract Duration: 120 days
Contract’s Scope of Work: Rs. 23.70 Crore
Contract’s Scope of Work: Construction of Entry/Exit Structure for Enabling Additional Escalator Including Civil, Architectural and Finishing Works for the Corridor-05 ECV02 Package Elevated Stations of Phase-2 Chennai Metro Rail Project.
The Phase 2 of Chennai Metro spans 118.9 Km and consists of 3 metro corridors.
Line
Route
Elevated Length
Underground Length
Total Length
Line 3 ( Purple Line)
Madhavaram – SIPCOT 2
19.1 km
26.7 km
45.8 km
Line 4 (Orange Line)
Light House – Poonamallee Bus Depot
16 km
10.1 km
26.1 km
Line 5 (Red Line)
Madhavaram – Sholinganallur
41.2 km
5.8 km
47 km
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PATNA (Metro Rail News): DMRC has invited bids for the design, supply, erection, and roofing of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) structures at seven elevated stations, along with architectural finishing and allied works at three elevated stations of Corridor-1 under the Patna MRTS Phase-I project.
Tender Details
Opening Date
23 Jan 2026
Closing Date
5 Mar 2026
Tender Id
2026_DMRC_895435_1
Tender No
PC-04A
Pre-bid Meeting
04.02.2026
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Contract Value: Rs. 54.05 Crores
Contract Scope of Work: Design, Fabrication, Supply, Erection & Roof sheeting of Pre-Engineered
Building (PEB) Structures at Seven (07) Elevated stations namely Danapur, Saguna Mor, RPS Mor, Patliputra, Mithapur, Ramkrishna Nagar and Jaganpura and Architectural Finishing Works including Water Supply, Sanitary Installation, Drainage, Site development works at Three (03) Elevated stations namely Mithapur, Ramkrishna Nagar and Jaganpura of Corridor-1 of Patna MRTS Phase-I Project.
The under construction Phase 1 of Patna Metro consists of 2 metro corridors. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:
Corridor
Route
Length
Total of Stations
Line 1
Danapur Cantonment – Khemni Chak
16.86 km
14 Stations
Line 2
Patna Junction Railway Station – New ISBT
14.05 km
12 Stations
In October 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the priority corridor of Patna Metro The Priority corridor of Patna Metro is a part of Blue Line and spans 3.6-km covering 3 stations.
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In a major boost to rail connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new train services, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train in Kerala.
The Nagercoil–Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express enhances inter-state connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, featuring upgraded passenger amenities that boost tourism and trade.
The Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express strengthens rail links between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, fostering tourism, daily commuting, and regional economic growth.
The Thrissur–Guruvayur passenger train will improve intra-district connectivity in Thrissur, easing access to Guruvayur and Thrissur while offering affordable, convenient travel for commuters and devotees.
These new services will greatly boost long-distance and regional rail links across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh delivering safer, more affordable journeys. Enhanced connectivity will drive tourism, trade, education, jobs, and cultural exchanges throughout the region.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project progressed as 2 firms have submitted bids for the consultancy Services contract regarding the works of Signalling and Telecommunication System, SCADA system, and Ticketing System of Mumbai- Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.
In August 2025, National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) invited bids for this contract. The bid value of the firms have been mentioned below:
Bid Values
Firm
Bid Value
Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U
₹ 661 Cr
SYSTRA
₹ 612.4 Cr
Contract Duration: 2520 Days
Contract’s Scope of Work: Project Management Consultancy Services for Works of Signalling & Telecommunication System, SCADA System, and Ticketing System of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is an under-construction 508 km high-speed rail line which connects Mumbai and Ahmedabad covering 12 stations. Out of 12 stations of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, 4 stations are located in Maharashtra and the remaining 4 stations are located in Maharashtra.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Larsen & Toubro Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the Package CA-298 which is a electrification contract of Mumbai Metro Line 4 & Line 4A which spans 35.2 km connecting Wadala- Kasarvadavali – Gaimukh.
MMRDA invited bids for this contract with a 2556 Days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 24 Oct 2025 revealing that 3 firms have submitted bids for the contract. The technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 14 Nov 2025. During the technical evaluation round one firm’s bid was rejected. Financial bids were opened on the same day and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 21 Jan 2026. After that MMRDA announced Larsen & Toubro as the lowest bidder for the contract and the firm received LoA for the same.
Financial Bid Values
Firm
Bid Value
Larsen & Toubro Limited
₹ 1260 Cr
Ircon International Limited
₹ 1410 Cr
Contract’s Scope of Work: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Power Supply and Traction, Electrical & Mechanical and Lifts & Escalators Including 5 Years of Comprehensive Maintenance After 2 Years of Defect Liability Maintenance Period for Mumbai Metro Line-4 and Extension Corridor -4A of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.”
This is the third contract which L&T has secured for Line-4&4A of Mumbai Metro. Earlier, L&T had recieved LoA for Package CA-234 and Package CA-168 of Mumbai Metro.
Package CA-234 Scope of Work: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Rolling Stock, Communication Based Signaling & Train Control, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Doors Systems, and Depot Machinery & Plant including 15 Years of Comprehensive Maintenance After 2 Years of Defect Liability Maintenance Period of Line 4 and Extension Corridor (4A) [Wadala – Kasarvadavali – Gaimukh] of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.
Package CA-168 Scope of Work: Design, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless Trackwork in Mainline from Bhakti Park [Ch. -550.0m] to Mulund Fire Station (Excluding station)(Excluding station) [Ch. 18929.611 m] including Siding Tracks at POB of Bhakti Park Station and Pocket Track between Sonapur&Mulund Fire Station (Excluding station)of Metro Line – 4 Corridor [Wadala – Kasarvadavali] of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA, Mumbai.
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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maha-Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited) has invited bids for the civil contract of Corridor 2B of Pune Metro Phase 2.
The corridor 2B of Pune Metro Phase 2 spans 11.63 km from Ramwadi to Wagholi covering 11 stations. The Corridor 2B is originally the extension of Pune Metro Phase 1 Blue Line which spans 14.665 km from Vanaz to Ramwadi covering 16 stations.
Tender Details
Opening Date
21 Jan 2026
Closing Date
4 Mar 2026
Tender Id
P2-C02/2026 (ICB) Dated:21/01/2026
Tender No
P2-C02/2026 (ICB) Dated:21/01/2026
Pre Bid Meeting
5 Feb 2026
EMD
Rs. 5,23,00,00
Contract Duration: 42 Months
Contract Scope of Work: Design & Construction Of Elevated Metro Viaduct Of Length 4.8 Km And 1st Level Six Lane Elevated Road Of Length 4.7 Km Including Solid Ramp Along With Structural Work Of Four Elevated Stations From Ramwadi To Tuljabhavani As A Part Of Corridor-2b: Ramwadi To Wagholi / Vitthalwadi Of Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2.
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