NCRTC & IRCTC Launches Seamless Ticketing System

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National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have launched a seamless ticketing system, enabling commuters to plan and conveniently book their tickets for travel through Indian Railways and Namo Bharat.

Namo Bharat commuters can now book Indian Railways tickets directly by clicking the IRCTC icon available on the Namo Bharat app. Conversely, IRCTC passengers, after booking a train ticket with Delhi as their destination, can conveniently book Namo Bharat tickets by opening their booking details on the IRCTC Rail Connect app and clicking the NCRTC icon.

The integrated system offers a seamless booking experience and reduces the need for repeated data entry. After booking an IRCTC e-ticket, the NCRTC ticket option is displayed on the PNR confirmation page and is also accessible from the train ticket booking history.

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is a joint venture company of Govt of India and States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and U.P, under the administrative control of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is mandated for implementing the Namo Bharat project across the NCR of India, ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development through better connectivity and access. Currently one Namo Bharat Project, Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut Corridor is operational in India.

The 82-km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor passes through one of the most densely populated sections of the National Capital Region connecting Delhi to Uttar Pradesh covering 16 stations. Currently, 55 km of the Delhi Meerut RRTS corridor is operational.

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Metro Rail Sector Gets ₹28,740 Cr Boost from Union Budget 2026

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02/02/2026

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The trajectory of budgetary support has soared high for the metro rail sector. In the Union Budget 2026, ₹28,740 crore has been allocated for metro and mass rapid transit projects across the country.

Lucknow Metro Gets ₹1,450 Crore Boost

The Union Budget 2026 has given a major boost to Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project with an allocation of ₹1,450 crore for the project. Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project covers one metro corridor.

This corridor spans 11.165km from Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh) to Vasant Kunj covering 12 stations. Out of these 12 stations, 5 stations will be elevated while 7 stations will be underground. The Union Cabinet approved the Phase 1B project on 12 August at an estimated cost of Rs 5,801 crore.

Pune Metro Gets ₹517 Crore Boost

The Union Budget 2026 has allocated an estimated ₹517 crore for the Pune Metro project. However, the Maha-Metro is yet to receive a detailed breakup of the allocation. The officials stated that a clear execution roadmap will be drawn up once the funding specifics are communicated.

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Bullet Train Project: SYSTRA-DB JV Gets LoA for Signalling,SCADA & Ticketing Consultancy Work

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NHSRCL Completes 100 Km of Viaduct and 250 Kms of Pier Erection on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

SYSTRA in Joint Venture with DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) 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.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is an under construction High-Speed Rail Corridor. This corridor spans 508 km connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad through 12 Stations. The stations have been mentioned below:

Stations: Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

NHSRCL invited bids for this contract. Technical bids for the contract were opened on 14 Nov 2025 and 2 firms submitted bids for the contract. After the submission of bids technical evaluation of the bids occurred. Later on, financial bids were opened and financial evaluation of the bids took place on 22 Jan 2026. The financial values of the firms have been mentioned below:

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U	₹ 661 Cr
SYSTRA-DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH JV	₹ 612.4 Cr

After the financial evaluation round, NHSRCL announced SYSTRA as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the same on 31 Jan 2026.

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.

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Railway Budget 2026-27: Capex Soars to ₹2.9 Lakh Cr, Total Outlay ₹2.78 Lakh Cr

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01/02/2026

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DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Union Budget 2026-27 has given the Ministry of Railways its highest-ever allocation. The total outlay for the railway ministry stands at ₹2,78,030 crore. In addition, capital expenditure has been set at ₹2,93,030 crore. The allocation is expected to help accelerate project execution while strengthening the overall railway network.

Historic Budget!
A landmark outlay of ₹ 2,78,030 cr in FY 2026–27 for Railways underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to Viksit Bharat, powering long-term growth and nation-building.#Budget2026 #UnionBudget2026 #ViksitBharatBudget pic.twitter.com/F9IJxPrWf6
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 1, 2026

7 High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Union Railway Budget

Apart from the budget allocation, the Centre has also proposed 7 high-speed rail corridors across the country. These corridors are at an early stage, but they indicate the government’s intention to expand high-speed rail connectivity beyond the Mumbai-Ahmedabad project.

Mumbai-Pune
Pune-Hyderabad
Hyderabad-Bengaluru
Hyderabad-Chennai
Chennai-Bengaluru
Bengaluru-Varanasi
Varanasi-Siliguri

Historic Capex!

A robust capital expenditure of ₹ 2,93,030 cr has been given to the Railways to drive infrastructure-led growth and accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat.#Budget2026 #UnionBudget2026 #ViksitBharatBudget pic.twitter.com/W9zZdhtCIm
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 1, 2026

On this occasion, the Union Railway Minister said I would like to thank the PM and Finance Minister. A strong foundation has been laid for the all-round development of the country and for Viksit Bharat…For the railway, there are 7 new high-speed corridors, and a southern triangle of Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad will be formed…A new dedicated freight corridor has also been announced, as reported by ANI.

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Delhi CM Inaugurates DMRC’S New Electric Receiving Sub Station

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31/01/2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Electric Receiving Sub Station (RSS) at Park Street, which shall ensure uninterrupted power supply to key metro corridors and support upcoming infrastructure in the national capital.

The Chief Minister was briefed in detail about the benefits of this new facility constructed by DMRC in the heart of the city. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has successfully completed the relocation and reconstruction of this Electric Receiving Sub Station (RSS) at Park Street as part of the Central Vista Project of the Government of India.

The Park Street RSS was originally constructed in 2010 during Phase‑2 of the Delhi Metro to supply power to the DMRC Airport Line and Line‑6 (Violet Line). During 2021–22, the facility was dismantled to facilitate the construction of the Central Vista Project. Reconstruction of a new RSS commenced in 2023 on alternate land provided by CPWD, culminating to its completion in December 2025, duly accounting for the power requirement of the Central-Vista Metro line from Indraprastha to R K Ashram Marg.

All major existing electrical equipment has been re‑erected and commissioned, including 66 kV Power transformers, 66 kV GIS panels, 33 kV panels, and 25 kV GIS panels. The new combined RSS will supply power to the Metro Trains and Stations of Airport Line, Line‑6, and further, Additional 25 kV feeders are provided for Traction Power requirements of upcoming Central Vista Metro Line (Indraprastha to R K Ashram Marg) under its Phase-5A Expansion Project.

The new RSS facility has been constructed as per the latest standards, incorporating an upgraded Substation Automation System, Energy‑efficient VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) Air‑conditioning and LED lighting. Advanced safety measures include Automatic Fire Protection Systems for transformers protection and Electrical Panels, including a fully Addressable fire alarm system to ensure operational reliability.

The new RSS has been designed in line with Green Building compliance standards, and a certification has been applied for it. In addition, a Solar Roof top power system is planned to further enhance sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of operations.

The completion of the Park Street RSS under the Central Vista Project of the Government of India marks another step in DMRC’s commitment to modern, safe, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring reliable power supply for Delhi Metro’s expanding network.

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Indian Railways Commissions 472.3 Route kilometres of Kavach Version 4.0

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31/01/2026

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Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone with the commissioning of 472.3 route kilometers of Kavach Version 4.0 across three key network sections. This commissioning highlights Indian Railways’ accelerated rollout of the indigenous Kavach system, strengthening train protection, operational safety, and reliability on high-density routes.

The newly commissioned sections includes:

Vadodara-Virar (344 km) on Western Railway,

Tuglakabad Junction Cabin-Palwal (35 km) on Northern Railway,

Manpur-Sarmatanr (93.3 km) on East Central Railway.

As per the PIB Press Release, This commissioning marks the highest ever route kilometres of Kavach commissioned on a single day as well as in a month, with 472.3 RKm brought under Kavach Version 4.0. The previous highest commissioning stood at 324 RKm on the Kota-Mathura section of West Central Railway. With the latest addition, Kavach Version 4.0 has now been commissioned across five zones of Indian Railways.

Following today’s commissioning, Kavach Version 4.0 has now been commissioned across a total of 1,306.3 route kilometres on Indian Railways. Earlier, the Kavach Version 4.0 was operational over 834 route kilometres, covering the Palwal-Mathura- Nagda section (633 RKm) of the Delhi- Mumbai corridor and the Howrah-Bardhaman section (105 RKm) of the Delhi-Howrah corridor. Additionally, 96 route kilometres were commissioned on Gujarat’s first Bajwa (Vadodara)- Ahmedabad section.

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Ayesa Becomes L1 for DDC Contract of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B

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31/01/2026

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LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) has announced Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U as the lowest bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant for Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project.

UPMRCL invited bids for this contract with a 1825 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 28 Oct 2025 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 16 Jan 2026 and both the firms qualified in that round.

After the technical evaluation round, financial bids were opened on 19 Jan 2026 and financial evaluation of the bids took place on 29 Jan 2026. Following the financial evaluation round UPMRCL announced Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U as the lowest bidder for the contract.

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 consists of one metro corridor which spans 11.165km from Lucknow Railway Station (Charbagh) to Vasant Kunj via 5 elevated and 7 underground stations. The Phase 1B of Lucknow Metro Project received Union Cabinet’s approval on 12 August at an estimated cost of Rs 5,801 crore.

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Maha-Metro Invites Bids for Annual Civil Maintenance Contract of Pune Metro

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31/01/2026

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maha-Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited) has invited bids for the annual civil maintenance contract of Pune Metro Rail Project.

Tender Details

Closing Date	23 Feb 2026
Tender Id	P1-O&M-20/2025
Tender No	P1-O&M-20/2025
Pre Bid Meeting	10-02-2026
EMD	Rs. 3,50,500

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Contract’s Scope of Work: Annual Civil Maintenance Of 28nos Of Elevated & Underground Stations, 28.079 Kms Of Elevated Viaduct Including Steel Bridges, 12.15 Krns Of Tunnel And 2 Depots Of Pune Metro Project For A Period Of One Year.

Currently, the Phase 1 of Pune Metro Rail Project is completely operational. The operational Phase 1 of Pune Metro consists of two metro corridors. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:

Corridor	Route	Length	Total No of Stations
Line-1 (Purple Line)	Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) – Swargate	16.589 km	14 Stations
Line-2 (Aqua Line)	Vanaz – Ramwadi	14.665 km	16 Stations

Line-1’s Station Names: PCMC, Tukaram Nagar, Bhosari, Kasarwadi, Fugewadi, Dapodi, Bopodi, Khadki, Range Hill, Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, Swargate

Line-2’s Station Names: Vanaz, Anand Nagar, Ideal Colony, Nal Stop, Garware College, Deccan Gymkhana, Sambhaji Park, PMC, Civil Court, Mangalwar Peth, Pune Railway Station, Ruby Clinic, Bund Garden, Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar, Ramwadi.

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KMRL Issued LoA for Escalator & Elevator Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2

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31/01/2026

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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Johnson Lifts Private Limited and Schindler India Private Limited have received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Kochi Metro Rail Corporation (KMRL) for the elevator and escalator contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2.

The under construction Phase 2 of Kochi Metro Project consists of one metro corridor ( Pink Line). The Pink Line spans 11.2 km from JLN Stadium to Infopark II featuring11 stations.

Elevator Contract Details

KMRL invited bids for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 29 Sep 2025 revealing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 27 Nov 2025 and both the firms qualified in that round. Subsequently, financial bids for the contract were opened and on 30 Jan 2026, the financial evaluation of the bids occurred. After the financial evaluation round KMRL announced Johnson Lifts Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the same.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
Johnson Lifts Private Limited	₹ 17.4 Cr
Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited	₹ 19.7 Cr

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Contract’s Scope of Work: Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Heavy Duty Machine Room Less Elevators For Phase II of The Kochi Metro Rail Project.

Escalator Contract Details

KMRL invited bids for this contract with a 730 days deadline. Technical bids for the contract were opened on 29 Sep 2025 announcing that 3 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the bids took place on 27 Nov 2025 and all the 3 firms qualified.Later on, financial bids were opened for the contract. Financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 30 Jan 2026 and Schindler India Private Limited was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the contract.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
Schindler India Private Limited	₹ 36.5 Cr
Johnson Lifts Private Limited	₹ 43.5 Cr
Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited	₹ 49.3 Cr

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Contract’s Scope of Work: Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of Heavy Duty Escalators For Phase II of The Kochi Metro Rail Project.

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Bids Invited for Supply of AFC Exit Gates at Jaipur Metro Phase-1A & 1B

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30/01/2026

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JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) has invited bids for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates for its Phase-1A and Phase-1B. The tender pertains to the installation of AFC exit gates that will be integrated with the existing AFC system already operational across these sections of the Jaipur Metro network.

Tender Details

Pre-Bid Meeting	10-02-26
Cost of Work	2.15 Crore
Bid Submission Deadline	14-02-26
Completion Period	8 Months
Tender Authority	Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation

Scope of Work: Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of AFC Exit Gates for AFC system installed at Phase-1A & 1B of Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

The Jaipur Metro Phase 1 comprises the East-West Corridor (Pink Line) and is divided into Phase 1A and 1B. It covers a total distance of over 12 km from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar. Phase 1A (9.63 km, elevated) began operations on June 3, 2015, while Phase 1B (2.4 km, underground) became operational on September 23, 2020.

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