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.
DELHI (Metro Rail News): National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd. (NCRTC) has issued an Invitation for Bids for the shifting and modification of high-voltage transmission lines along the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat Corridor.
Project Overview
The project, identified as Bid No. DK/UD/COR-OF/022, involves the shifting and modification of 220kV and 132kV transmission lines belonging to Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) that are currently infringing on the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat Corridor route. The work covers a substantial stretch from Chainage 35200 to Chainage 103000, spanning approximately 68km along the corridor.
Tender Details
Bid Number
DK/UD/COR-OF/022
Bid Security Amount
INR 1,05,87,800
Completion Period
12 months
Tender Issued
February 12, 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting
February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM (via Video Conference)
Bid Submission Period
March 5, 2026 (3:00 PM) to March 12, 2026 (3:00 PM)
Technical Bid Opening
February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM (via Video Conference)
Bid Validity
180 days from bid submission deadline
The Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System), also known as the Namo Bharat corridor, is a planned 136 km high-speed rail link connecting Delhi to major hubs in Haryana. As of February 2026, the project has received approval from the Public Investment Board (PIB) and is awaiting final sanction from the Union Cabinet.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC), a Public Sector Undertaking of the Government of India under the Ministry of Railways, has awarded an infrastructure contract worth ₹219.18 crores to Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd. The contract covers the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of signalling equipment for the proposed 5th and 6th railway lines between Borivali (BVI) and Virar (VR) stations in the Mumbai Suburban section under MUTP-IIIA.
Contract Details
Contract Number
MRVC/W/274
AwardedContract Value
INR 219.18 Crores
Contract Period
1,095 days (approximately 3 years)
Award Date
February 14, 2026
Successful Bidder
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd
Project Scope
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signalling equipment/gears in connection with the construction of the Proposed 5th & 6th line in the Borivali (BVI)-Virar (VR) section in Mumbai Suburban under (MUTP-IIIA).
Significance for Mumbai’s Railway Infrastructure
The addition of the 5th and 6th lines between Borivali and Virar is a milestone in Mumbai’s suburban railway expansion. The Borivali-Virar section is one of the busiest corridors on the Western Railway line. The new lines are expected to reduce overcrowding, improve service frequency, and enhance overall passenger experience on this critical route.
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AGRA (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) has invited bids for undertaking civil, PEB, and E&M works for the construction of a depot cum workshop at Mall Road for the Agra Cantt–Kalindi Vihar Corridor-2 of the Agra Metro.
Tender Details
Opening Date
13 Feb 2026
Closing Date
16 Mar 2026
EMD
₹ 3,55,00,000
Tender Id
2026_UPMRC_266535_1
Tender No
AGCC-08
Approximate Cost of Work: Rs. 177.58 Crores
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Contract Scope of Work: Civil, PEB and E&M works for construction of depot cum workshop, including structural, architectural, plumbing, drainage, boundary wall, external development, road works, electrical, mechanical, VAC, firefighting, fire detection etc. at Mall road for Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar Corridor-2 of Agra Metro.
The Phase 1 of Agra Metro Project spans 30 km and consists of 2 metro corridors. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:
Corridor
Route
Length
Total No of Stations
Line 1
Sikandra -Taj East Gate
14.25 km
14 Stations
Line 2
Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar
15.40 km
15 Stations
Currently the priority corridor of Agra Metro is operational. The priority corridor of Agra Metro is the 5.2 km section of Line 1 which connects Taj East Gate and Mankameshwar station.
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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for the rolling stock Contract RS20 of Delhi Metro Phase 4. This tender has been issued for the 26.463 km Rithala-Narela-Nathupur Corridor of Delhi Metro Phase 4. This corridor is the extension of Line 1 (Red Line) of Delhi Metro.
Tender Details
Opening Date
12 Feb 2026
Closing Date
4 May 2026
EMD
₹ 1,00,00,000
Tender Id
2026_DMRC_898225_1
Tender No
RS20
Contract Scope of Work: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, and Commissioning of 68 Numbers of Broad Gauge Cars for Rithala-Narela-Nathupur Corridor (Line-1 Extension) of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. including Training of Employer’s Manpower and Comprehensive Maintenance for these 68 Numbers Broad Gauge Cars as well as Depot M&Ps, Special tools, Jigs and Fixtures, Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, Test benches, Material Handling Equipment etc. for a period of Fifteen Years.
The Phase 4 of Delhi Metro consists of 6 metro corridors. The Phase 4 of Delhi Metro consists of one new metro corridor and 5 extensions of the existing lines. The details of the Corridors have been mentioned below:
Corridor
Route
Length
Total No. of Stations
New Corridor ( Golden Line)
Aerocity – Tughlakabad
23.622 km
15 Stations
Pink Line Extension
Mukundpur – Maujpur
12.558 km
10 Stations
Magenta Line Extension
Janakpuri West – R.K. Ashram
28.92 km
22 Stations
Gold Line Extension
Lajpat Nagar – Saket G-Block
8.385 km
8 Stations
Green Line Extension
Inderlok – Indraprastha
12.58 km
10 Stations
Red Line Extension
Rithala – Narela – Nathupur (Kundli)
26.463 km
21 Stations
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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Colossus Infra Projects Pvt.Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Maha-Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited) for the Electrical, Mechanical , Elevators and Escalators Works for the PCMC Nigdi Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project.
Maha-Metro invited bids for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 29 Aug 2025 and only one firm submitted a bid for the contract. Financial bids for the bid was opened on 02 Sep 2025 and financial evaluation of the bids took place on 12 Feb 2026. After the financial evaluation round Colossus Infra Projects was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the same.
Colossus Infra Projects Bid Value: ₹ 78.5 Cr
Contract Duration: 672 Days
Contract Scope of Work: Design Verification, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical and Mechanical (E andM), Elevators and Escalators Works at Elevated Stations of PCMC Nigdi Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project.
The PCMC Nigdi Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project is the northern extension of Pune Metro’s Purple Line. This extension spans 4.413 km covering 4 elevated stations. Originally, the Purple Line of Pune Metro is operational and spans 16.59 km from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Swargate featuring 12 stations. Later on to further extend connectivity, Maha-Metro planned the northern and southern extension of Purple Line. The details have been mentioned below:
Pune Metro’s Purple Line
Line
Route
Length
Stations
Status
Original Line
PCMC – Swargate
16.59 km
12 Stations
Operational
Northern Extension
PCMC to Nigdi
4.413 Km
4 Stations
Under Construction
Southern Extension
Swargate – Katraj
(5.464 km
3 Stations
Under Implementation
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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a key step towards expanding Delhi’s metro infrastructure, the Delhi Government has approved three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase 5A. According to an official statement, this decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the project involves the construction of three corridors covering a total length of 16 kilometres, comprising 13 metro stations. The project is estimated to cost ₹12,014.91 crore, of which the Delhi Government will contribute ₹2,940.46 crore. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:
Corridor
Route
Length
Estimated Cost
Total No. of Stations
Line-8 – Magenta Line Extension
R.K. Ashram – Indraprastha
9.913 km
Rs. 9570.4 crore
9 Stations
Line-10 – Golden Line Extension
Aerocity – IGI Terminal 1
2.263 km
Rs. 1419.6 crore
1 Station
Line-10 – Golden Line Extension
Sarita Vihar Depot – Kalindi Kunj
3.9 km
Rs. 1024.8 crore
3 Stations
Recently, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) floated a tender for the civil contract EC-03 of Delhi Metro Phase 5A.The tender has been floated for the R.K. Ashram – Indraprastha corridor which is the extension of Magenta Line (Line 8) of Delhi Metro. To know more about this new: Click Here.
The new underground stretch of the Golden Line will establish a direct metro link between Aerocity and Terminal 1. This connection will offer air passengers a seamless and time-efficient transit option to and from the airport.
The government said the proposed expansion is designed to ensure smooth integration with the existing metro network, enabling convenient interconnectivity across key transit points. It will strengthen links between the airport, major business districts, and densely populated residential areas. The initiative is also expected to promote a sustainable and efficient urban transport framework.
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NCRTC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (SPA-Delhi), to strengthen planning and implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones across all Namo Bharat corridors in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director, NCRTC, and Prof. Dr. V.K. Paul, Director, SPA Delhi. This collaboration brings together NCRTC’s vision of balanced growth & sustainable regional mobility and SPA- Delhi’s academic and technical expertise in urban planning and design to promote integrated land use and transport planning along Namo Bharat corridors.
The partnership aims to ensure that areas around corridors and stations develop in a planned, sustainable, and commuter-friendly manner. TOD is a policy framework that promotes high-density, compact, mixed-use development around transit hubs. It fosters pedestrian-friendly, vibrant and inclusive communities by integrating land use and transport planning. The approach enhances public transport accessibility, reduces reliance on private vehicles and creates walkable, liveable urban spaces.
For Namo Bharat commuters and residents living along the corridors, such planning will translate into more than just faster travel, it will shape the everyday experience of journeys and the neighbourhoods they live and move through. Well-planned TOD zones can enable safer pedestrian access to stations, better last-mile connectivity, accessible public spaces, and essential services located closer to transit hubs. As homes, workplaces, and social spaces develop around reliable public transport, daily travel becomes more predictable and less stressful, helping people save time and improving overall quality of life.
Through this initiative, NCRTC and SPA Delhi will work towards improving land use efficiency, supporting evidence-based public investments, and enabling mechanisms such as land value capture to enhance the financial sustainability of infrastructure projects. The collaboration aligns with the broader strategy of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to promote TOD along mass transit corridors.
A six-point coordination framework has been defined to guide planning; including identification of TOD corridors, notification of influence zones, preparation of local area plans, land and asset inventorization, visualization of development possibilities, and policy support measures. As a designated Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design under the MoHUA initiative, SPA Delhi will also act as a knowledge partner to NCRTC.
The institute will provide academic, technical, and strategic support through surveys, spatial analysis, stakeholder consultations, and preparation of planning and policy recommendations. All activities under the MoU will be taken up as per project requirements and in coordination with state governments and concerned authorities.
As additional Namo Bharat corridors are sanctioned, the scope of collaboration would be expanded accordingly. Namo Bharat, India’s first high-speed, high-frequency regional transit system, connects major metropolitan areas in the National Capital Region. Integrating this semi-high-speed corridor with Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones yields significant benefits.
The first Namo Bharat corridor between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut is one of the first mass rapid transit systems in India to incorporate provisions for implementation of TOD and VCF right from the DPR stage of the project. The other two priority Namo Bharat corridors of Phase 1, i.e. Delhi-Gurugram-Bawal and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal are expected to be approved soon for implementation.
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KANPUR (Metro Rail News): Kanpur Metro Project achieved a major milestone as TBM Gomati achieved its final breakthrough for Package KNPCC-11 at Double Pullia Station of Corridor 2 which spans 8.38 km from Agriculture University to Barra-8.
TBM S-1408A, nicknamed TBM Gomati, is a Ø6.6m Herrenknecht Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machine. TBM Gomati is the first of two TBM machines which were deployed for the Package KNPCC-11 of Kanpur Metro.
This breakthrough signifies the completion of down-line tunneling by TBM Gomati for Package KNPCC-11. In December 2023, KPIL- Gulermak JV bagged the Package KNPCC-11 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) at an estimated cost of Rs. 762.50 crores with a 30-month deadline.
Contract Scope of Work: Design and Construction of TBM Tunnel, Cut and Cover Tunnel, ramp after Double Pullia, ramps in Agriculture Depot for main line and depot connections and three underground metro stations (viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia) including Architectural finishes etc. on Corridor-2 of Kanpur MRTS Project at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Phase 2 progressed as the Commissioner of Metro Railways Safety (CMRS) Thiru. Anant Madhukar Chowdhary, CMRS Circle, Bangalore along with his team commenced the inspection for the Corridor 4 which spans 26.1 km from Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass.
The CMRS inspection was conducted on the elevated stretch of corridor 4 between Poonamallee bypass station and Iyyapanthangal Metro Station of Corridor 4. This stretch covered 11 stations. The stations have been mentioned below:
Stations Name: Poonamallee Bypass Station, Poonamallee Metro, Mullaithottam Metro, Karayanchavadi Metro, Kumananchavadi Metro, Kattupakkam Metro, Iyyapanthangal Metro, Thelliayaragaram Metro, Porur Bypass Metro, Porur Junction Metro and Vadapalani Metro Station
The Commissioner of Metro Railways Safety was accompanied by 3 Dy, CMRS, Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Project), Thiru. Manoj Goyal, Director (Systems & Operations) and other Senior Officials of CMRL.
The Phase 2 of Chennai Metro consists of three new metro corridors and spans 118.9 km. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:
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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LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): AYESA Ingenieria y Arquitectura S.A.U. in JV/ Consortium with AYESA India Private Ltd. has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) for the Detailed Design Consultant contract of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project.
UPMRCL invited bids for this contract. Technical bids for the contract were opened on 28 Oct 2025 and 2 firms submitted bids for the contract. After that, technical evaluation of the bids took place and both firms’ bids qualified in that round. Then, financial bids were opened for the contract and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 29 Jan 2026. After the financial evaluation round UPMRCL declared AYESA Ingenieria y Arquitectura S.A.U. in JV/ Consortium with AYESA India Private as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the same on 11 Feb 2026.
Financial Bid Values
Firm
Bid Value
Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, s.a.u
₹ 15.9 Cr
Systra MVA Consulting (India) Private Limited
₹ 28 Cr
Contract Duration: 1825 Days
Contract’s Scope of Work: Engagement of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural, E&M and Traction Works for the design of 4.29 Km(including ramp) elevated section with 05 elevated Stations (Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Musabagh and Vasantkunj)) , & 6.88 Km (including ramp) underground section with 07 underground Stations (Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Marg, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, City Rly. Stn, Medical Chauraha and Chowk) One Car Maintenance Depot and stabling lines at Vasantkunj, Lucknow.
The Phase 1B of Lucknow Metro Project covers one metro corridor. This corridor spans 11.165km from Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh) to Vasant Kunj covering 12 stations. Out of 12 stations, 5 stations are elevated while the remaining 7 stations are underground. The Phase 1B of Lucknow Metro Project is estimated to cost Rs 5,801 crore.
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