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Chennai Metro invites bids for restoration work at Phase 1 and Phase 1 extension 

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Chennai Metro invites bids for restoration work at Phase 1 and Phase 1 extension 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has floated a tender for civil maintenance work at Phase 1 and  Phase 1 extension metro stations of Chennai Metro. The estimated cost of the tender is Rs 2.84 crore. 

Tender Information

Information Details  
Tender Number CMRL/O&M/Civil Maintenance/RW-02/2026 
Bid System Single Stage Two Envelope 
Tender Cost  Rs 2.84 crore
EMD Amount Rs 2.84 lakh
Bid submission FeeRs 16,000
Pre-Bidding Meeting 17 June 2026, (11:00 hrs)
Bid-Submission Deadline09 July 2026 up to (11:00 hrs) 
Technical Bid Opening09 July 2026 up to (15:00 hrs)
Duration of Contract200 days from LOA + DLP of 365 Days. 

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes restoration of existing architectural finishes at Phase 1 and Phase 1 extension metro stations of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The contractor will complete the work within 200 days and provide a defect liability period of 365 days.

About the Project 

Chennai Metro Phase 1 network is a 45.05 km long stretch featuring two corridors: the Blue Line and the Green Line. Phase 1 extension also adds around a 9.05 km stretch to the Blue Line. It connects several commercial, residential and transport hubs. Through this restoration project, Chennai Metro is aiming to maintain station infrastructure quality across the network.  The work will help ensure that stations remain clean, safe and visually appealing for passengers in the years ahead. 

Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Phase 2A gets Union Cabinet’s approval

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Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Phase 2A gets Union Cabinet’s approval

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Union Cabinet has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project. This metro corridor will consist of 05 stations (04 elevated and 1 underground) and is expected to be completed over a period of the next 4 years. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 2,169.04 crore. This approved extension is a 6.032 km stretch from Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. 

The names of stations approved for Phase 2(A) Corridor are:

  • Ashram Road
  • Koteshwar Prachin Mandir
  • Sabarmati River
  • Sardar Nagar
  • Airport
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Once Phase 2 (A) is operationalized, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar will expand its network to 77.63 Km. 

This extension will link key zones, including residential & commercial areas, with the existing Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor, including Sardar Nagar, Indiranagar Society, and the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave. 

Phase 2(A) will enhance connectivity between Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, GIFT City, and the international airport. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said that this corridor will provide better access to railways, bus terminals, and other transport networks.

Corridor II of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 is an extension of Phase I, which provides better connectivity to the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The two corridors of Phase II span over a length of 28.2 km and include 22 stations. The final section of Corridor II was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 11th Jan, 2026. Connecting with Phase 2 (A), these metro corridors are expected to enhance public transportation and boost urban mobility. 

Centre approves Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to halt at Anantnag

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Centre approves Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to halt at Anantnag

SRINAGAR (Metro Rail News): To further boost connectivity in South Kashmir, the Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will get a new halt station at Anantnag.

On 10th June, 2026, the Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw met Kashmir Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah and reviewed various ongoing railway projects and discussed issues related to the expansion of rail services in Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting the chief minister appreciated the quality of service and punctuality of the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express and requested the union minister to connect the train services to Anantnag Railway Station. 

This new halt is expected to benefit commuters, tourists and traders, offering a faster and more reliable transport link to one of Kashmir’s key economic and cultural hubs.

The train initially began operations between Katra and Srinagar on 6 June 2025. The extended direct route starting from Jammu Tawi was launched in April 2026, and to meet the rising passenger demand the number of coaches was increased from 8 to 20.  At present, the Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express runs a total of 4 services (two pairs) (26401/26402 and 26404/26403) in the Kashmir Valley. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the service on April 30, 2026. Regular commercial operations commenced on 2 May 2026, reducing the travel time to 4 hours 50 minutes. 

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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS registered over 1.25 lakh daily commuters

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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS registered over 1.25 lakh daily commuters

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) reached its highest daily ridership on Monday (8th June), with almost 1,25,550 passengers travelling on the corridor in a single day. On average, around 1 lakh commuters are using the Namo Trains for daily commuting. In the month of May, the average daily ridership was around 93,877 as per the information on the Namo Bharat website. 

The NCRTC posted on their X (formerly twitter) account on Tuesday that, “In response to growing passenger demand, NCRTC has recently introduced 18 additional Namo Bharat train trips during peak hours on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor.” These trains are running between 7 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and 5 PM to 8:30 PM in the evening.

A major reason for the growing ridership of the Namo Bharat trains is the substantially fast service that it offers and thereby reducing the travel time significantly. NCRTC’s officials informed that the trains are increasingly chosen by daily office goers, students and other daily commuters, for whom punctuality is important. At the time of heat-waves in Delhi NCR, the Namo Bharat offers a fully air-conditioned, comfortable and safe mobility option.

The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, also known as the Namo Bharat corridor is India’s first semi-high-speed rail regional transit corridor with a length of 82.15 km. The train covers the distance between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut in less than 60 minutes.

Patna Metro Blue Line achieves 7th TBM breakthrough 

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Patna Metro Blue Line achieves 7th TBM breakthrough 

PATNA (Metro Rail News): The Patna Metro project hit another achievement, as TBM-04 completed the tunnel from Moin-ul-Haq Stadium Metro Station to Rajendra Nagar Metro Station. This signals the 7th tunnel breakthrough on Line 2 of the Patna Metro project.

TBM-04 successfully completed the excavation of approximately 681 metres of downline tunnel between Moin-ul-Haq Stadium Metro Station and Rajendra Nagar Metro Station. This progress was described as one of the most technically challenging components of the project by the officials.

The construction on the downline tunnel by TBM-04 is a part of the 6 underground stations planned for corridor II of the Patna metro project. It was reported that this section will be connected to Malahi Pakri metro station through a ramp of approximately 750 metres connecting the elevated section to the underground alignment.

Alongside this development, TBM-03 is moving at a steady pace in parallel, constructing the upline tunnel. The TBM is working on the remaining section of the tunnel and can reach Rajendra Nagar Metro Station by the end of June 2026.

The event was witnessed by Shri Sandeep Kumar R. Pudkalkatti, IAS (Secretary, UDHD-cum-Managing Director, Patna Metro Rail Corporation), along with several senior officials associated with the project.

Patna Metro Blue Line consists of 12 stations, featuring 6 underground and 6 elevated stations, spanning 16.2 km from Patna Junction to Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT). Currently a 3.45 km elevated stretch between Pataliputra Bus Terminal and Bhootnath station on the North-South corridor is operational and approval to run metro services up to Malahi Pakri was recently given after safety inspections on this route. 

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Detailed Review Meeting

On 8th June, 2026, a detailed review meeting was chaired by Shri Sandeep Kumar R. Pudakalkatti, IAS ( Secretary, UDHD-cum-MD, PMRCL). Senior officials from PMRCL, DMRC, and concerned agencies participated in the review. Construction progress across various project corridors was assessed, and all critical bottlenecks were discussed in the meeting. Clear directions were issued to accelerate pending works, strengthen coordination, and ensure adherence to project timelines.

This accomplishment strengthens the underground connectivity of the corridor and brings Patna Metro closer to operational readiness. Metro Officials said that the work on the underground section of Patna Metro Blue Line is expected to be completed by the end of this year. 

Indian Railways Approves Electric Traction Upgrade on Telangana Rail Route

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Indian Railways Approves Electric Traction Upgrade on Telangana Rail Route

TELANGANA (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has approved the upgrade of the electric traction system on the Mahbubnagar–Secunderabad–Medchal section of South Central Railway. This section is a part of India’s important High-Density Network (HDN) routes. The project will cover approximately 141 route-kilometres of this rail corridor and will be implemented at a cost of ₹285.01 crore. 

Under the project, the existing 1×25 kV electric traction system will be upgraded to a modern 2×25 kV electric traction system. This move is expected to provide a more stable and efficient power supply for train operations, making rail services smoother, safer and more reliable.

Mahbubnagar–Secunderabad–Medchal Rail Route lies in the state of Telangana and falls on the Dharmavaram-Dhone-Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal-Mudkhed-Indore-Ajmer rail corridor, which carries substantial passenger and freight traffic.

Once completed, this project will improve train operations on the route. Freight movement is expected to become more efficient, enhancing both the speed and capacity of goods transportation. The project will also support trade, industry and economic activity across the region.

The initiative will strengthen Indian Railways’ commitment to developing a modern, future-ready rail network and will benefit both passengers and industry through improved rail infrastructure and operational efficiency.

Pune Metro Line 3 to enter operations in July

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Pune Metro Line 3 to enter operations in July

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The highly anticipated Pune Metro Line 3 is expected to be launched on 15th July 2026 (as reported by the Indian Express) following the mandatory safety inspections and approvals. According to officials over 90% of the line 3 work has been executed.

Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari said, “ The final inspection is expected between June 15 and June 20. If no major issues are identified during the inspection, we should be in a position to start operations from July 15,” 

Currently, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is targeting 15th July, 2026 to commence services on the first phase covering  12 stations between Maan and Ramnagar of Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro corridor. The remaining section, which will feature 11 stations between High street and Shivaji Nagar is scheduled to begin operations by October 2026, as reported by PMRDA.

Pune Metro Line 3 is 23.203 km long corridor with 23 total stations and is expected to decongest traffic during peak hours on weekdays in Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Hinjawadi, and reduce time travel to approximately 30 to 45 minutes. 

 In a meeting held on 4th June, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed PMRDA to start operations on the first 12 stations by July 15, 2026. He also stated that, “Under no circumstances should infrastructure projects take more than three to three-and-a-half years to complete. Delays cause huge financial losses to the country and the state. Slackness in work will not be tolerated,”

Pune Metro Line 3, also known as the Puneri Metro or the Pink Line, is being developed under a public-private partnership model executed by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Siemens. When the agreement was first signed by the TATA-Siemens consortium, the project was originally targeted for completion by March 2023. After the construction officially began in November 2021, the scheduled construction date was set for March 2025. After the final inspection that is set to be conducted between June 15 and June 20 if no issues are identified, the Pune Metro line will be operational from 15th July 2026.

Also Read: Indian Railways Approves Electric Traction Upgrade on Telangana Rail Route

Bengaluru-Tumkur rail section gets major electric traction upgrade

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Bengaluru-Tumkur rail section gets major electric traction upgrade

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): To further enhance efficiency of rail operations on Karnataka’s busiest rail route the Indian Railways has sanctioned the upgradation of the existing 1×25 kV electric traction system to a modern 2×25 kV electric traction system.

The project will be implemented over an area of ​​120 track kilometres (TKM) and is approved at a cost of ₹162.57 crore. The Bengaluru–Tumkur section is part of the important Highly Utilised Network (HUN) Route-10, connecting major industrial and economic centres like Pune, Hubballi, Chikkajajur, Birur, Tumkur, Bengaluru, Salem and Kanyakumari.

The implementation of the 2×25 kV traction system is expected to further strengthen the power supply system for trains. This will enable the growing rail traffic on this section to be handled more efficiently. It will also facilitate the operation of heavy freight trains and long-distance passenger trains and increase the reliability of the electric traction infrastructure.

This upgrade will help increase capacity on this rail route serving Bengaluru and surrounding areas, and will also facilitate passenger and freight transport within Karnataka and South India.

This project will further strengthen Indian Railways’ efforts to modernise its electrical infrastructure, enhance network capacity and ensure smoother operations on busy rail corridors.

Shri Prem Sagar Gupta takes charge as new General Manager of Kolkata Metro

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Shri Prem Sagar Gupta takes charge as new General Manager of Kolkata Metro

KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): The Railway Ministry has appointed Shri Prem Sagar Gupta as the new General Manager of Kolkata Metro. The Railway Ministry announced the appointment of Shri Prem Sagar Gupta on June 5 2026. 

Before taking the new role, Gupta has also served as Principal Chief Engineer of Northern Railway. Gupta also has an excellent academic record in civil engineering.

  • Gold Medal in Civil Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering
  • M.Tech from IIT Delhi, where he secured the top position
  • M.Phil from the National Defence College (NDC)

Throughout his career, he has handled several important assignments within Indian Railways and the Railway Board.

Experience in key Railway positions

Gupta has worked in senior leadership roles at the Ministry of Railways and Railway Board, including,

  • Principal Executive Director and Chief Engineer (Planning)
  • Executive Director (Corporate Coordination)

One of the notable projects associated with Gupta’s career is the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir. As Chief Engineer (Design), he contributed to engineering solutions for structural challenges linked to the Chenab Bridge, one of the most significant railway bridge projects in the country. 

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Southern Railway invites bids for 5th and 6th Railway line between Villivakkam and Ambattur in Chennai

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Southern Railway invites bids for 5th and 6th Railway line between Villivakkam and Ambattur in Chennai

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Southern Railway has invited bids for the construction of 5th and 6th railway Broad Gough Lines between Villivakkam and Ambattur in Chennai. The project cost around Rs 129 crore. It will increase line capacity on one of the busiest suburban rail sections in the city and support future growth in passenger and freight traffic.  

Tender Information 

InformationDetails
Tender Number CAO-CN-MS-EPCMT-02-2026 
Tender TypeOpen Tender
Bidding Type EPC (Single Stage)
Bidding SystemTwo Packet System
Approximate CostRs 129 crore
EMDRs 2.58 crore
Bidding Start Date 16 July 2026 
Tender Closing Time30 July 2026, (17:30) 
Pre-Bid Conference 30 June 2026 11:00 
Completion Period730 Days

Scope of Work

The contractor will construct the 5th and 6th Railway BG line between Villivakkam and Ambattur Stations for Civil Engineering, Signalling & Telecommunication, Electrical General & OHE Electrification works including utility shifting on EPC MODE. 

About the Project

The Villivakkam-Ambattur section forms part of Chennai’s busy suburban railway network. It carries a large number of passenger and freight trains every day. The existing tracks handle heavy traffic, which often limits operational flexibility. The construction of the 5th and 6th railway lines will increase corridor capacity, improve train movement, and support future growth in rail services.

Also Read: Chennai Metro Phase 2: Final U-Girder cast for Line 5 Elevated Section

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