PM Narendra Modi Launches 3 Amrit Bharat Trains in Kerala

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23/01/2026

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 New trains are:

Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express

Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express

Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express

Passenger train between Thrissur and Guruvayur.

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: 2 Bids Received for Signalling SCADA & Ticketing Consultancy Work

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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.

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

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L&T Receives LoA for Package CA-298 of Mumbai Metro Line 4 & 4A

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22/01/2026

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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 Phase 2: Bids Invited for the Civil Contract of Corridor 2B

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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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Telangana CM Urges Centre to Fast-Track Hyderabad Metro Phase II Approval

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21/01/2026

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HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News) : Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has written to Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, seeking his intervention to expedite the Central Government’s final approval for the long-pending Phase 2 of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

In a letter to the Union Minister, Revanth Reddy pointed out that the Centre, through a communication dated 15 January 2026, has already conveyed its in-principle nod for the project. That communication also proposed the formation of a joint committee of Central and state officials and asked Telangana to name two members to it. The Joint Committee will oversee the transfer procedure of Hyderabad Metro Phase 1.

Revanth Reddy also recalled his meetings with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on 18 November and 3 December 2025, during which both sides agreed that a joint committee would be the most effective way to speed up the sanction process for Phase 2.

Acting on this understanding, the state government nominated the Principal Secretary (Finance) and the Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) as its representatives on 12 December 2025.

Revanth Reddy stressed that the Telangana government has been in continuous coordination with the Centre over the project. Arguing that early approval of Phase 2 is crucial for Hyderabad’s urban infrastructure and the state’s economic growth, he urged Kishan Reddy to use his position in the Union Cabinet to ensure that the formal approvals are issued without further delay.

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Efkon India Becomes L1 for Telecommunication System Contract of Mumbai Metro Line 9 & 7A

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21/01/2026

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced Efkon India Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the telecommunication system contract of Mumbai Metro Line 9 & 7A.

DMRC invited bids for this contract with a 900 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 18 Dec 2025 revealing that 3 firms have submitted bids for the contract. On 19 Jan 2026 technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred and one firm bid was rejected during that round. On the same day financial bids were opened and after the financial evaluation round Efkon India was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
Efkon India Private Limited	₹ 103.4 Cr
Alstom Transport India Limited	₹ 150.6 Cr

Contract’s Scope of Work: “Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Telecommunication System (Except Tetra System) of Line 9 (From Dahisar East To RAI) and 7A (Andheri East to CSMIA) Corridor of Mumbai Metro Including Dongri Depot”.

The Line 7A and Line 9 of Mumbai Metro are both extensions of Line 7 (Red Line ). The Line 7A spans 3.17 km between Andheri and CSIA Terminal through 2 stations while the Line 9 spans 11.38 km between Dahisar East and Mira Bhayandar through 7 stations.

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NSL Constructions Receives LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B Stations

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21/01/2026

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): NSL Constructions Private Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the architectural finishing and public health engineering work contract for 6 stations of Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

Stations: Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross and Doddajala

BMRCL invited bids for this contract with a 485 Days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 23 Sep 2025 revealing that 6 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 18 Nov 2025 and all the firms qualified in that round. After the technical evaluation round financial bids were opened and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 20 Jan 2026. During the financial evaluation round NSL Constructions was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the contract on 20 Jan 2026 from BMRCL.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
NSL Constructions Private Limited	₹ 72.2 Cr
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.	₹ 74 Cr
Landmark Corporation Pvt. Ltd.	₹ 82.4 Cr
M R Constructions	₹ 75.4 Cr
Premco Rail Engineers Limited	₹ 87.7 Cr
SS SS Constructions Private Limited	₹ 75.3 Cr

Contract Scope of Work:Architectural Finishing and Public Health Engineering Works for 6 Elevated Stations – Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross (Package-2) and Doddajala (Package-3) in Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

The Bangalore Metro Phase 2B is an under construction “airport-link” section of the Blue Line, which spans 37 km connecting Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Devanahalli covering 17 stations.

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Titagarh Delivers All Coaches for 8th Trainset of Bangalore Metro Yellow Line

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Project advanced as all six coaches of the 8th trainset manufactured by Titagarh Rail System for Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line arrived at Hebbagodi Depot on 19th Jan 2026. The yellow line of Bangalore Metro spans 19.15 km between R.V. Road and Bommasandra covering 16 stations.

A senior Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) official stated that the coaches will first be assembled into a complete trainset before undergoing a series of mandatory tests.

The official said “The train will undergo comprehensive static and dynamic trials, including signalling integration and running for a stipulated minimum number of kilometres. These tests will be conducted during night hours after passenger services are halted for the day,” as reported by The New Indian Express.

Titagarh Rail System will supply 14 trains for Bangalore Metro Yellow Line and 20 trainsets for Purple line as per the MoU signed between China’s CRRC Corporation Ltd and Titagarh. In February 2019, CRRC Corporation bagged the rolling stock contract of Bangalore Metro. The contract included the supply of 216 coaches (36 train sets) for the Yellow and Purple Line. However, CRRC was incapable of fulfilling the contract’s requirement and it signed a MoU with Titagarh Rail System.

As per the MoU CRRC will supply one prototype train for the Yellow Line and one prototype train for the Purple Line and the remaining 34 train sets will be manufactured by Titagarh.

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Delhi Metro: DMRC Invites Bids for Property Development Work at Anand Vihar Metro Station

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20/01/2026

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has floated a tender for the property development contract at Anand Vihar metro station of Delhi Metro Project.

The Anand Vihar metro station of Delhi Metro is a part of Line 4 of Delhi Metro network. The Line 4 (Blue Line) spans 8.511 km between Yamuna Band and Vaishali covering 8 stations.

Tender Details

Opening Date	15 Jan 2026
Closing Date	16 Feb 2026
EMD	₹ 16,63,000
Tender Id	2026_DMRC_894053_1
Tender No	CPD-158
Pre-bid meeting	28.01.2026

Contract Duration: 90 days from the issue of LOA

Contract’s Scope of Work: Property Development at Anand Vihar Metro Station (Ground Floor) of Line-4 Corridor of Delhi Metro Network.

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SYSTRA Bags Design Contract of 6 UG Stations of Patna Metro

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PATNA (Metro Rail News): SYSTRA has been awarded a detailed design contract for 6 underground stations of Patna Metro Line 1.

The Line 1 of Patna Metro spans 16.86 km from Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak covering 14 stations. The 6 stations of the contract have been mentioned below:

Stations: Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna Station, Rukanpura, Raja Bazar & Patna Zoo

These stations are part of Patna Metro’s Package PC-05 and PC-06. Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for Package PC05 and PC06 of Patna Metro in September 2025.

In a recent announcement, Systra stated, “Working for the Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) on behalf of Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Our teams in India will be responsible for the design of all 6 UG stations, along with entry/exit structures and associated structures such as ancillary buildings”.

Brief Scope of PC-05: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Mithapur and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan & Patna Station including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS

Brief Scope of PC-06: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Rukanpura and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Rukanpura, Raja Bazar & Patna Zoo including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS.

The Patna Metro Phase 1 consists of 2 Metro corridors. The project is estimated to cost Rs.13365.77 crore (approx).

Corridor	Route	Length	Total no. 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

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