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.
GURUGRAM (Metro Rail News): The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has approached the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) with a proposal to plan the Namo Bharat RRTS corridor along the Gurugram-Faridabad route in a manner that permits metro rail operations on the same infrastructure within Gurugram.
The intent is to enable shared use of the corridor over the initial 8 to 9 kilometres from IFFCO Chowk to Sector 53, where the proposed RRTS alignment overlaps with HMRTC’s planned metro corridor. This approach reflects an effort to optimise infrastructure utilisation, avoid duplication of assets, and improve integration between regional and urban transit systems in a key urban stretch of Gurugram.
Dr Chandar Shekhar Khare, Managing Director of HMRTC, has urged the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) to adopt an operational model similar to that implemented in Meerut, where both Namo Bharat trains and metro services operate on shared infrastructure as reported by Hindustan Times.
From a network integration perspective, NCRTC’s planning for the Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor places particular emphasis on interchange connectivity. The proposed RRTS alignment features interchange with Gurugram’s existing Rapid Metro along Golf Course Road, while also providing a linkage with the proposed metro corridor planned between Golf Course Extension Road and Sector 5.
The proposal will ultimately hinge on approval from the Union government, following a detailed assessment of its technical feasibility and operational necessity on the Gurugram-Faridabad corridor. Such an evaluation will be critical in determining whether shared infrastructure can be implemented without compromising service reliability, capacity, or safety requirements for either system.
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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Karnataka deputy chief minister and Bangalore development minister DK Shivakumar announced that the Phase 2A (Blue Line) of Bangalore Metro will be ready for operations by December 2026. The 18 km elevated route connects KR Puram with Central Silkboard along the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
The Construction of the Blue Line commenced in September 2021, targeting completion by December 2024 however; the project faced repeated delays.
The Bangalore Metro Phase 2B is an “airport-link” section of the Blue Line. The Phase 2B spans 37 km connecting Bangalore city to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Devanahalli with 17 stations.
The Blue Line, linking Central Silk Board to KR Pura (Phase 2A) and KR Pura to Kempegowda International Airport (Phase 2B) will connect India’s third-busiest airport.
Shivakumar further provided an update on Bangalore Metro’s network expansion stating that the current 96.1 km operational network of Bangalore Metro will grow to 137.11 km by end-2026 and 175.55 km by end-2027.
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Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has written to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Madgaon in Goa via coastal Karnataka. The request highlights long-standing public demand and the route’s readiness following recent electrification upgrades.
In his letter, Kumaraswamy emphasized that the corridor, passing through Hassan, Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, and Karwar will serve a diverse passenger base, including tourists, pilgrims, students, and professionals. He stated that the Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Madgaon will enhance the rail connectivity between the state capital and the coastal belt of Karnataka and Goa.
“I would like to draw your kind attention to a long-standing and widely shared public aspiration for improved high-speed rail connectivity between Bengaluru and the coastal belt of Karnataka and Goa. With the successful completion of electrification across the ghat section, the route is now operationally well-positioned for the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express service,” Kumaraswamy said in the letter.
The former Karnataka Chief Minister, requested Railway Minister Vaishnaw to direct South Western Railway to assess feasibility of the proposed service and take swift action.
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The Maharashtra government has approved the release of Rs 100 Crores as funding for the Pune and Nagpur Metro Rail projects.
The funds released by the Maharashtra government will be provided to Maha-Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited) as per the government order which was issued on 24 December.
The Pune Metro’s fully underground Swargate-Katraj corridor (Corridor 2A) received Rs 40 crore as part of its equity share for the project. This 6.5-km stretch carries a total project cost of Rs 2,954.75 crore, with Maharashtra obligated to contribute Rs 397.83 crore in equity. The new release pushes cumulative state disbursements for the corridor to Rs 100 crore in 2025.
Meanwhile, Nagpur Metro Rail Stage-2 secured Rs 60 crore in state equity for the year, toward a total commitment of Rs 998.20 crore. The Cumulative disbursements for the Nagpur Metro reached Rs 577 crore following this allocation.
Officials state that this fresh equity infusion will sustain construction momentum and ensure timely advancement of both metro projects which are vital for enhancing urban mobility in Pune and Nagpur.
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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a major Development, the Union Cabinet has approved three new corridors as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase 5-A. The project is estimated to cost ₹12,015 crore. The Phase 5-A will span 16 km across three corridors featuring 13 stations.
The approved corridors have been mentioned below:
R.K Ashram Marg- Indraprastha
Aerocity – Airport Terminal-1 (T1)
Tughlakabad -Kalindi Kunj
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned “There are currently 12 lines, with six new projects under construction to extend existing ones,” said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He further added that Phase 5-A will push the Delhi Metro beyond 400 km, placing it among the world’s top five networks and serving over 65 lakh daily commuters.
Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that the R.K Ashram Marg- Indraprastha will be the extension of the Botanical Garden- R.K. Ashram Marg corridor. He explained that the RK Ashram Marg corridor will link the Airport Line with Central Secretariat station and extend to Indraprastha on the Blue Line.
Mr. Vaishnaw said “Kalindi to Tughlakabad extension will give direct Gurugram connectivity to commuters from Noida and Faridabad… This will save us a significant amount of time in commuters’ lives, this will be a major difference” as reported by The Hindu.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged a major contract, Package CA-298, from Mumbai metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Mumbai Metro Line 4 & Line 4A which spans 35.2 km connecting Wadala- Kasarvadavali – Gaimukh.
The contracts scope of work includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of power supply and traction systems for 24.72 route km and provision of SCADA system for complete Metro line 4 & 4A for 32 stations, depots and receiving substation.
L&T’s in-house design and execution team will handle all work. The scope also encompasses the electrical and mechanical systems, lifts, and escalators for 22 elevated stations and 2 depots and five years of comprehensive maintenance.
This is the third successive order that L&T has won in the Line-4&4A corridor of Mumbai Metro. Earlier, L&T received LoA for Package CA-234 and Package CA-168.
Package CA- 234 of Mumbai Metro Line 4 includes the rolling stock, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling, telecommunications, platform screen doors and depot machinery & plant for the entire corridor while the Package CA-168 involves the 19.5 km ballast-less track-works across 15 stations of Line 4 & 4A of Mumbai Metro.
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Indian Railways has commissioned rooftop solar panels at 148 stations across the South Western Railway (SWR), advancing its renewable energy initiatives and net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030.
Officials reported a large-scale rollout of solar photovoltaic systems across South Western Railway (SWR) facilities in Karnataka and parts of Goa. These installations cover stations, service and administrative buildings, workshops, traction and non-traction installations, level crossing gates, and water pumping systems. Major stations equipped with rooftop solar facilities include Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru at Majestic, Hubballi, Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Hosapete, Gadag, and Ballari.
In addition to stations, solar installations have also been fitted on 38 service buildings, including Rail Soudha, divisional offices, railway hospitals, and training institutes.
A senior SWR official said.“Key production and maintenance units such as the Hubballi Workshop (1,045 kilo Watt Peak kWp), Mysuru Workshop (530 kWp), Krishnarajapuram Diesel Loco Shed (240 kWp) and Hubballi EMD Shed (640 kWp) have further strengthened the zone’s renewable energy footprint. Solar rooftop systems have also been installed at 302 level crossing gates, ensuring uninterrupted and environment-friendly power supply,” as reported by The Hindu.
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) has announced TDC Contracting Private Limited as the lowest bidder for electrical, fire safety, HVAC and BMS works for nine elevated stations on Corridor 3 of the Chennai Metro Phase 2
CMRL invited bids for this contract with a 1490 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 24 Jul 2025 announcing that 4 firms have submitted bids for the contract and the technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 19 Dec 2025. The financial bids were opened on 22 Dec 2025. After the financial evaluation round TDC Contracting Private Limited was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract.
Contracts Scope of Work: Supply, installation , testing, commissioning and training of electrical, fire alarm and detection, fire , fighting, vac and BMS works for 9 elevated stations from Sholinganallur lake to Sipcot 2 stations including stabling lines, viaduct between the stations ( CH: 35044.000 to 44761.000)” for Corridor 3 of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase 2.
The 118.9 km Phase 2 of Chennai Metro consists of three new 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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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for providing a state-of-art Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for Bhopal and Indore Metro Projects.
Indore Metro Project is an under-construction Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).The Phase 1 of Indore Metro consists of one metro corridor (Yellow Line) which spans 33.53 km, connecting Palasia – Railway Station – Rajwara – Airport – Bhawarsala – MR10 – Palasia (Ring Line). Currently the super priority corridor of Indore Metro which spans 6 km is operational.
The Bhopal Metro is an under-construction Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). The Phase 1 of the Bhopal Metro consists of two metro corridors. Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) is responsible for the implementation of Bhopal Metro project.
Bhopal Metro Phase 1
Corridor
Route
Length
Total No. of Stations
Line-2 (Orange Line)
Karond Circle – AIIMS
14.99 km
16 Stations
Line-5 (Blue Line)
Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha
12.91 km
14 Stations
Recently, Central Minister Shri Manohar Lal and the Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav flagged off the services on Priority Corridor of Bhopal Metro which is a part of Line-2. The priority corridor of Bhopal Metro spans 6.225 km from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar featuring 8 elevated stations.
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Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced the commencement of Bhopal’s first metro service with the inaugural run aboard the world-class trains built by Alstom. The new Movia metros are equipped with the latest generation of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility to the Bhopal commuters. The first train was flagged off in presence of Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, from the Subhash Nagar metro station.
Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Bhopal and Indore metro trainsets, a combined order from Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), have been manufactured 100% domestically at Alstom’s state-of-the-art rolling stock manufacturing facility at Savli, Gujarat.
In June 2022, Alstom was awarded the 387-million-euro contract to design, manufacture, supply, install, test, and commission 52 state-of-the-art Movia metro trainsets (27 for Bhopal and 25 for Indore), along with 15 years of comprehensive maintenance. Beyond the rolling stock, the order also included the implementation of Alstom’s cutting-edge Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system, alongside advanced train control and telecommunication systems, each backed by seven years of comprehensive maintenance. This landmark deal marks Alstom’s second combined order of this nature in India, building on the success of the Agra-Kanpur metro projects.
Built in record time of fourteen and a half months from its Notice to Proceed, the first trainset for Bhopal was delivered in August 2023, followed by the second trainset in September 2023 within a span of 15 days. These ultra-modern, light-weight trains will operate at a top speed of 80 km/h, across 31.5 km line in Bhopal with 30 stations. The priority section flagged off includes 8 stations and close to 7 km. The metro trains have a capacity of 144 seated and 981 standing passengers. So far, nine trainsets have been delivered to Bhopal and nineteen to Indore.
Commenting at the operation commencement ceremony, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India said, “Today marks a significant milestone for Bhopal. It is also a proud moment for us at Alstom as it represents our unwavering commitment to ‘Make in India’ and to delivering world-class and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Movia trainsets, coupled with the state-of-the-art CBTC signalling system, are designed to significantly enhance the daily lives of Bhopal’s citizens, offering an efficient, reliable, and comfortable commuting experience. Our strong partnership with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, for both Bhopal and Indore, exemplifies our dedication to addressing the economic and social needs of urban centres and supporting India’s accelerated growth in urban mobility.”
An inclusive, energy-efficient, comfortable metro for Bhopal:
Engineered and manufactured in India, Alstom’s metro trains for Bhopal and Indore offer the latest technology combined with proven and reliable components. Eco-designed, these trainsets bring a sustainable alternative for urban mobility. Hazardous substances have been meticulously eliminated, ensuring a healthier environment for all passengers. The trainsets are driven by energy-efficient air-conditioning and traction systems featuring regenerative braking. Smart lighting solutions and ambient illumination further also contribute to energy conservation. The integrated Train Control and Management System (TCMS) boast an automatic track inspection system for flawless, high-speed data transmission. Passenger safety and security are paramount, with continuous CCTV surveillance, direct communication channels to the operator and control centre for emergencies, and intelligent CCTV features like unattended object identification and empty train detection. Additionally, these metros are truly inclusive mode of transport with dedicated wheelchair spaces ensure accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility.
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