Mumbai Suburban Rail: 4 Firms Bid for Signalling Contract of 5th & 6th Line between Borivali-Virar

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) has disclosed the list of bidders that submitted proposals for undertaking the signalling works associated with the proposed 5th and 6th lines between Borivali (BVI) and Virar (VR) in the Mumbai Suburban network under the MUTP-IIIA project. The contract is worth Rs 316.1 crore.

Tender Information

Tender ID	2025_MRVC_881720_1
Tender No.	MRVC-W-274
Cost of Work	Rs 316.1 crore
Completion period	36 Months
Tender Authority	Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd.

Brief Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signaling equipments/gears in connection with Construction of Proposed 5 TH & 6TH line in between Borivali (BVI)-Virar (VR) section in Mumbai Suburban under (MUTP-IIIA).

Bidders’ Detail

Bidder Name	Status
Kiran Infra Engineers Ltd.	Accepted – Technical
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited	Accepted – Technical
Siemens Limited	Accepted – Technical
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd.	Accepted – Technical

The Borivali (BVI)-Virar (VR) 5th and 6th Line Project is an important expansion under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-IIIA. It involves adding 26 km of new railway lines on the Western Railway network to separate slow and fast suburban services. This project is expected to ease congestion on one of Mumbai’s busiest rail corridors. The project has an estimated cost of ₹2,184 crore and is scheduled for completion by March 2028.

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NCRTC Inducts High-Speed Catenary Maintenance Vehicle for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor

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National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has inducted a high-speed Catenary Maintenance Vehicle (CMV) to strengthen OHE maintenance across the 82-km Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut corridor.

Indigenously built and designed for 120 kmph, the CMV enables rapid movement of maintenance teams, ensuring quicker inspection, faster rectification, and improved uptime of the overhead power system.

For the first time in India, a CMV is integrated with ETCS Level 2 – Hybrid Level 3 signalling, allowing operation in Automatic Train Protection (ATP) mode. This ensures safe, efficient inspection even during narrow maintenance windows.

With its induction, NCRTC further strengthens system reliability, minimises service interruptions, and ensures a smoother, punctual, and high-quality travel experience for all Namo Bharat commuters.

The Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS Corridor spans 82 km connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Currently,the 55 km section between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, comprising 11 stations, is operational .

Recently, The Public Investment Board (PIB), also approved two new Namo Bharat (RRTS) corridors connecting Delhi with Gurgaon, Rewari, Sonipat, Panipat, and Karnal. To know more about this news: Click Here.

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DMRC & IIT Hyderabad’s TiHAN Ink Pact for Autonomous Navigation Technologies

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Hyderabad’s Technology Innovation Hub for Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced autonomous navigation technologies.

The MoU was signed by Shri Shobhan Chaudhuri, Advisor/R&D at DMRC, and Dr. Santosh Reddy, Hub Executive Officer of TiHAN at IIT Hyderabad. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Vikas Kumar, MD of DMRCL, Shri Manuj Singhal, Director of Infrastructure, other DMRC Directors, as well as Prof. Malla Reddy, Dean of Innovation, and Prof. P. Rajalakshmi from IIT Hyderabad.

This MoU will leverage each other’s strength and knowhow in implementation of Autonomous Navigation which is a Safe Smart and Next Gen Mobility solution for last mile connectivity in major metros and public transit in Tier II & III cities.

Through this initiative, DMRC and TiHAN will integrate their respective expertise in autonomous navigation, sensing technologies, and data acquisition systems. This will support the development of vehicles, robots, drones, and other mobility platforms capable of operating and collecting data without human intervention.

TiHAN is a hub set up by Department of Science & Technology (DST) National Mission in the Cyber Physical Systems for development of Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems that enables Ground vehicles, Robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles / Drones or other autonomous platforms to navigate and collect data without human interventions.

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Indian Railways Prepares DPR for 750km Network Expansion in Kerala

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08/12/2025

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Indian Railways is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of more than 750 km of new railway lines in Kerala. This initiative is designed to enhance train operations, increase service frequency, and stimulate regional economic growth by improving connectivity.

For the fiscal year 2025-26, Indian Railways has allocated Rs 3,042 crore for rail projects in Kerala. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on December 3, highlighted that over the past three years, including the current fiscal year, nine surveys have been sanctioned in Kerala covering 1,124 km. These include surveys for three new lines and six doubling projects, underscoring a focused approach to expanding rail capacity in the state.

Minister Vaishnaw announced that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are currently being prepared for multiple railway line projects in Kerala. These include:

Kasaragod-Kozhikode-Shoranur: 261 km (3rd & 4th line)
Shoranur-Ernakulam: 106 km (3rd line)
Shoranur-Coimbatore: 99 km (3rd & 4th line)
Ernakulam-Kayankulam: 115 km (3rd line)
Kayankulam-Thiruvananthapuram: 105 km (3rd line)
Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil: 71 km (3rd line)

In addition to these projects, Indian Railways is also undertaking several other railway line initiatives totaling 232 km to enhance connectivity within Kerala. These include:

Angamali–Sabarimala new line (111 km) with an estimated cost of Rs 3,727 crore
Ernakulam–Kumbalam doubling (8 km) costing Rs 595 crore
Kumbalam–Thuravur patch doubling (16 km) at Rs 803 crore
Trivandrum–Kanyakumari doubling (87 km) valued at Rs 3,786 crore
Shoranur–Vallathol doubling (10 km) with a budget of Rs 367 crore

The Union Minister said.“Railway had deposited Rs 1,975 crore for land acquisition to the Government of Kerala. Support of the Government of Kerala is needed to expedite the land acquisition,” as reported by The Indian Express.

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Railway Minister Launches 2 New MEMU Services Between Delhi and Shamli

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two new MEMU services .

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train services running between Delhi and Shamli from Badaut railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The trains will run on the Delhi Junction-Shamli-Delhi Junction and Delhi Shahdara-Shamli-Delhi Shahdara routes.

These trains will serve students, daily commuters, farmers, and professionals, improving regional connectivity and boosting the local economy. Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the services.

Vaishnaw addressed the large gathering, saying , “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways is consistently working to improve passenger services. These two new MEMU train services will greatly benefit daily passengers, students, farmers and professionals across this region.” as reported by ET Infra.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also mentioned that the Indian Railways is redeveloping Shamli railway station into a modern, world-class facility with an investment of Rs 25 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Shamli-Baghpat region, Vaishnaw said.

Since 2014, Uttar Pradesh has added 5,272 km of new railway tracks, equivalent to the entire rail network of Switzerland, Vaishnaw highlighted. The state has fully electrified its railway lines and built 1,460 flyovers and road underbridges to improve traffic flow.

Vaishnaw also noted that Uttar Pradesh currently operates 34 Vande Bharat Express and 26 Amrit Bharat Express train services, demonstrating the state’s rapid railway expansion.

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Railway Ministry Approves Installation of Kavach on East Central Railway’s Key Routes

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06/12/2025

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The Ministry of Railways has approved a major safety enhancement project to install the indigenous ‘Kavach’ Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on crucial sections of the East Central Railway (ECR), including the DDU-Patna-Jhajha mainline. The initiative aims to substantially reduce collision risks and improve train operation safety.

The project has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 1,822 crore. ECR’s chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra mentioned that The approval has been granted under the “umbrella safety on tracks” scheme which focuses on modernizing and strengthening India’s railway safety infrastructure and about 2,200km within ECR’s jurisdiction will come under the coverage of the “kavach” system,

For the fiscal year 2024-25, Indian Railways has allocated a total budget of Rs 27,693 crore towards various safety-related works nationwide, underscoring its commitment to deploying advanced technologies and upgrading infrastructure to protect passengers.

As per the Railway officials, the Kavach project will be implemented in phases. Tenders for the work are expected to be announced soon, with installation starting within this fiscal year. The railways have already successfully installed Kavach on the 417-kilometer stretch between DDU and Gaya-Pradhankhunta Junction on the Grand Chord route within the ECR.

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Indian Railways Prepares DPR of 164km Rail Link to Boost Connectivity in Kashmir Valley

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06/12/2025

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Following the successful commissioning of the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Indian Railways is now focused on further enhancing rail connectivity within the Kashmir Valley. The Ministry of Railways has prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new 164 km railway line which aims at connecting more parts of the Union Territory to the national rail network.

The proposed projects are :

Baramulla-Uri new line (46 Km)
Banihal – Baramulla doubling (118 Km)

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in the Rajya Sabha on December 5 that “To further extend the rail connectivity in Kashmir region, survey of Baramulla-Uri new line (46 Km) and Banihal – Baramulla doubling (118 Km) has been completed and Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared”.

The national transporter has completed the survey and prepared the DPR to enhance and expand rail connectivity in the Kashmir region. The project’s approval now requires consultations with various stakeholders, including state governments.

After the preparation of the DPR, project sanctioning involves consultations with multiple stakeholders, including State Governments, and obtaining necessary approvals such as appraisal by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Finance. Since project sanctioning is an ongoing and dynamic process, the exact timelines vary depending on the reviews and approvals from these stakeholders.

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Noida Metro: Ayesa India Wins DDC Contract of Aqua Line Expansion

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06/12/2025

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NOIDA (Metro Rail News): Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) has announced Ayesa India Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the DDC contract of Aqua Line extension. The contract involves providing DDC service for Civil, Architectural and E&M works among others.

NMRCL invited bids for the contract with 1825 days. Technical bids were opened on October 3 revealing that three firms had submitted bids for the contract.. The technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on December 5 and on the same day the financial bids were opened. Following the financial evaluation, Ayesa India was announced as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values

Firms	Bid Value
Ayesa India Private Limited	₹ 17.1 Cr
Aeom India Private Limited	₹ 19.5 Cr
Systra Mva Consulting (India) Private Limited	₹ 24.2 Cr

Scope of Work: Detail Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M works including Traction works for Elevated Sections of Extension Projects of Aqua Line from Noida Sec-51 to Knowledge Park-V, Noida Sec-142 to Botanical Garden & Depot Station to Boraki including augmentation of existing depot and RSS works (31.595 km).

Currently, the Aqua Line of Noida Metro spans 29.707 km from Noida Sector-51 in Noida to the depot station in Greater Noida.

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GMRCL Invites Bids for Geotechnical Work of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A & 2B

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05/12/2025

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AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) has invited bids for the carrying out the Geotechnical Investigation Work of Phase 2A & Phase 2B of Ahmedabad Metro Project.

Tender Details

Opening Date	2 Dec 2025
Closing Date	17 Dec 2025

EMD	₹ 2,14,000
Tender Id	248504
Tender No	GMRC/GEOTECH/PH-2

Contract Scope of Work: Engagement Of Agency For Geotechnical Investigation Work Of Proposed Airport Line (6.032 Km Elevated Viaduct & Underground And 5 Nos. Stations, Phase -2a) And Gift City Extension Line (3.33 Km Elevated Viaduct And 3 Nos. Stations, Phase -2b) Of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, Phase – 2.

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A will cover a route from Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, spanning a length of 6 km. The project is estimated to cost ₹1,800 Crore and will include 4 stations along the route.

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2B focuses on internal connectivity within GIFT City. The proposed route covers a length of 10 km and includes 3 stations. Construction will initially concentrate on the first 3.3-kilometre stretch of this alignment, with an estimated cost of ₹900 crore.

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Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Receives LoA for Track Work Contract of Delhi Metro Phase 4 Corridors

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05/12/2025

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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Private Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) for the track work contract, which involves the supply of UIC-60 turnouts, scissors crossovers, and other essential track components required for various corridors under the Delhi Metro Phase-IV project.

DMRC invited bids for this contract with a 730 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 21October 2025 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 27 Nov 2025. Financial bids were opened on the same day and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 4 Dec 2025. During the financial evaluation round one firm bid was rejected and Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the contract from DMRC.

Financial Bid Value

Firms	Bid Value
Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Private Limited	₹ 23.9 Cr
Voestalpine Vae Vkn India Pvt. Ltd.	₹ 26 Cr

Contract’s Scope of Work: Manufacturing & Supply of Standard Gauge/ Broad Gauge UIC-60 Turnouts & Scissors Cross Over and Check rails for Ballasted/Ballastless Track of Line-11 including balance requirements of Line-03 (Yamuna Bank Depot), Line-08 Extn. & Line-10 of Delhi Metro Phase-IV Corridors.

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