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NAVI MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has issued an e-tender notice for providing preventive and corrective maintenance as well as intermediate overhauling for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1’s rolling stock and depot equipment.
Tender Overview
Tender Notice Number
NM1-O&M-25/2026
Tender Issue Date
March 6, 2026
Contract Period
5 years commencing from November 1, 2026
Document Cost
₹35,400 (inclusive of GST, non-refundable)
Pre-Bid Meeting
March 18, 2026 at 11:00 hrs (video conference)
Bid Security (EMD)
₹7,71,000 (MSE exemption available as per GFR-2017)
Bid Submission Period
April 13, 2026 (11:00 hrs) to April 20, 2026 (16:00 hrs)
Technical Bid Opening
April 21, 2026 after 16:30 hrs
Scope of Work
Providing Preventive & Corrective Maintenance And Intermediate Overhauling (IOH) for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1: Rolling Stock & Depot Equipment.
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1
Currently, Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro Rail Project is operational, spanning 11.1 km between CBD Belapur and Pendhar. The corridor comprises 11 stations and serves as the first operational metro line in Navi Mumbai.
DELHI (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 2 new sections of the Delhi Metro on Sunday, March 8, 2026, under Phase 4. The inauguration of the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur section of the Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park stretch of the Magenta Line represents a historic milestone in Delhi’s public transportation infrastructure.
The Prime Minister also laid foundation stones for development projects worth approximately ₹33,500 crore, including three new metro routes under Phase-V(A).
Inaugurated Corridors Overview
Inauguration Date
March 8, 2026
Pink Line Extension
Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (12.3 km, 8 stations)
Magenta Line Extension
Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (9.9 km, 7 stations)
Total Pink Line Length
71.56 km (India’s first complete ring metro)
Total Magenta Line Length
Approximately 49 km
Pink Line: India’s First Ring Metro
The Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur corridor spans 12.3 kilometres and includes eight elevated stations, completing the Pink Line’s circular configuration. With this addition, the Pink Line extends to approximately 71.56 kilometres, establishing India’s first fully operational ‘ring metro’ that encircles large parts of Delhi without requiring passengers to change lines for circular travel.
Magenta Line Extension
The Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park corridor extends the Magenta Line by 9.9 kilometres, increasing its total length to approximately 49 kilometres. This elevated extension of the Botanical Garden-Krishna Park Extension Magenta Line integrates several residential and commercial areas in northwest Delhi into the metro network.
Phase-V(A) Foundation Stones
PM Modi laid foundation stones for three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase-V(A), covering approximately 16.1 kilometres of route length:
Central Vista Corridor: RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.9 km underground)
Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1 (2.26 km underground, Golden Line extension)
Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km elevated, Golden Line extension)
These corridors will provide direct connectivity to Delhi’s administrative hub (Central Vista), improve airport access, and enhance connections between Noida, south Delhi, and the airport. The Central Vista corridor will serve government offices and cultural institutions in the redeveloped zone, while the airport extensions facilitate seamless multimodal transportation.
Connectivity Impact
The new metro corridors benefit residents across multiple Delhi neighbourhoods, ending the long-standing transportation isolation of northeast Delhi areas. The comprehensive connectivity improvements address decades of inadequate public transportation access in rapidly growing residential zones.
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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): United Rail has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the ballastless track maintenance contract covering elevated, underground, and depot sections across the Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension of Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Tender and Bidder Details
Field
Details
Award No.
CMRL/Track/O_M/2025
Tender ID
2025_CMRL_891275_1
Contract Date
6 March 2026
Tender Authority
Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Number of Bids
2
L1 Bidder
United Rail Road Consultants Private Limited
L1 Bid Value
₹11 crore
L2 Bidder
PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
L2 Bid Value
₹11.7 crore
Technical Bid Opening
6 February 2026
Financial Bid Opening
6 March 2026
Scope of Work
The contract covers the comprehensive operations and maintenance of ballastless track infrastructure across CMRL’s Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension networks, encompassing elevated, underground, and depot sections.
Background
Chennai Metro Rail’s operational network currently spans 54.1 km across 2 lines, the Blue Line (Wimco Nagar to Chennai International Airport, including the Phase 1 Extension commissioned in February 2021) and the Green Line (Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount). The Phase 1 Extension added 9.05 km of elevated track in the city’s northern zone, enhancing metro connectivity to high-density residential areas.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has floated a tender to appoint a general consultant for the civil works of Mumbai Metro Line 5A. The proposed 11.829 km elevated line will branch into two spurs. One spur will connect to Kalyan, while the other will terminate at Ulhasnagar.
Tender Details:
Tender Authority
MMRDA
Tender ID
2026_MMRDA_1283742_1
Tender No
MMRDA/MMRP/L-5A/GC/CA293
EMD
Rs 37,00,000/-
Contract Period
48 (Months)
Pre-Bid Meeting
11/03/2026
Scope of Work: Appointment of General Consultant (GC) for Civil Works of Metro Line-5A (Durgadi to Kalyan with spur to Ulhasnagar).
Progress on Mumbai Metro Line 5A
The proposal for the project is expected to be submitted to the Maharashtra government for approval in April. According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the total cost of the project is estimated at ₹4,063.08 crore. However, certain procedural and administrative factors could affect the pace of its implementation.
One of the key challenges relates to land acquisition, which is often a time-consuming process in large infrastructure projects. The proposed corridor will require the acquisition of approximately 16,268 square metres of government land and around 1,738 square metres of private land. In addition to land acquisition, the project will also need to go through environmental impact assessments and various statutory clearances, which may further influence the overall timeline of construction.
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DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a move to streamline connectivity in the NCR region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate two new sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 on 8 March. In addition to that, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new metro routes under Delhi Metro Phase 5A. This inauguration programme will take place at DDA Utsav Sthal-3.
The PM will inaugurate the following section:
Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line
With the opening of the 12.3 km Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section, the Pink Line will become Delhi’s first circular metro line. The integration of this section will extend the corridor’s total length to 71.56 km. This section will have eight new stations, including Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, and Yamuna Vihar, before Maujpur-Babarpur.
Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park Section of Magenta Line
In addition to the extension of the Pink Line, the PM will also commission the Magenta Line extension spanning 9.92 km from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park. This section will feature a total of seven stations, including Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor, and Bhalswa.
Foundation Stone for 3 New Metro Routes
To further support the expansion of metro services in the NCR, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new routes, which will be implemented under Delhi Metro’s Phase 5A.
The 3 new routes include:
Line
Route
Length
Central Vista corridor
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg – Indraprastha
9.913km
Golden Line
Aerocity – Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1
2.263km
Golden Line
Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj
3.9km
As per the Government of Delhi, these metro initiatives involve a combined investment of more than ₹18,300 crore, and are intended to broaden the reach of the metro rail connectivity and strengthen transport links across Delhi as well as adjoining areas of the National Capital Region.
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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has emerged as the lowest bidder for a track work contract involving the implementation of ballastless track in the elevated section from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station to Infopark Metro Station under Kochi Metro Phase 2. The company quoted ₹130.2 crore for the contract.
Contract Details
Tender Id
2025_KMRL_782579_1
Tender No
KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/038
Cost of Work
₹130.2 Cr
Completion Period of the Work
16 months from the date of Letter of Award
Tender Authority
Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless Track and Connections of Standard gauge in Elevated Section from JLN Stadium Station to Infopark Station of Phase 2 Corridor of Kochi Metro Rail Project (from Chainage +60.000m to 10640.000m).
Financial Bids
S. No.
Bidder Name
Bid Value
1
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.
₹130.2 Cr
2
KEC International Limited
₹138.1 Cr
3
Aapurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
₹139.2 Cr
4
Rahee Infratech Limited
₹152.4 C
Kochi Metro Rail Limited had estimated the contract value at ₹127.91 crore. Against this backdrop, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.’s bid of ₹130.2 crore is slightly higher than KMRL’s estimate. However, the margin is relatively small, indicating that the contract is likely to be awarded to Texmaco in the coming days.
Kochi Metro Phase 2, an 11.2 km extension, that will connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station with the Infopark Campus in Kakkanad via 11 stations. The civil works for the project are currently nearing the 50% completion mark.
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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited has invited bids for the On-board Track Defect Monitoring System for the Mumbai Metro Line 3. This step underlines MMRCL’s efforts to ensure robust safety measures across Line 3, which operates from Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey Colony in North Mumbai.
Tender Details
Tender no.
MMRC/Projects/MTI
EMD
Rs 20,40,826
Completion time
365 Days
Pre-Bid Meeting
12-03-26
Bid Submission Deadline
30-03-26
Scope of Work:
Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of On-Board Track Defect Monitoring System (TDMS) along with 10 years of Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Services including 2 years of Defect Liability Period (DLP) for Mumbai Metro Line-3.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Performance
5 months after the final stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 opened, ridership on the corridor has increased steadily, indicating that more commuters are shifting to Mumbai’s first fully underground metro line.
Before the last phase became operational on October 9, the line carried 19.7 lakh passengers in September. After the full Colaba-Bandra-EEPZ corridor opened, the monthly ridership rose sharply to 38.63 lakh in October. The upward trend continued in the following months, reaching 44.58 lakh in November and 46.56 lakh in December.
The average weekday ridership also saw a jump. Prior to the full opening, the line recorded about 75,052 passengers on an average weekday. This increased to 1.23 lakh in October, 1.32 lakh in November, and 1.48 lakh in December. The highest single-day ridership was recorded on October 16, when 1.82 lakh passengers used the metro.
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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has invited a single tender enquiry from BEML Limited for design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive maintenance of rolling stock and allied works for India’s first bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The invitation, issued on February 28, 2026, follows a single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure under Package No. MAHSR-BRS-1
The comprehensive package encompasses the complete lifecycle from design and manufacturing through testing, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of trainsets for the 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.
Tender Details
Package Number
MAHSR-BRS-1
Invited Bidder
M/s BEML Limited
Tender Issue Date
February 28, 2026
Bid Submission Period
March 11-16, 2026 (09:00-15:00 hrs)
Technical Bid Opening
March 17, 2026 at 15:00 hrs
Bid Document Cost
₹59,000 (including GST, non-refundable)
Bid Security
₹36 crore (physical submission required)
Project Scope
Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, Commissioning, and Comprehensive Maintenance of Rolling Stock and allied works for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail
Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor represents India’s maiden bullet train project, spanning 508 kilometers with 12 stations. It connects India’s financial capital with Gujarat’s commercial hub. The first section of the bullet train corridor is expected to open in August 2027.
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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has signed a contract agreement with Apurvakriti Infrastructure Private Limited valued at ₹44.05 crore for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge ballastless track for the elevated section (PCMC to Nigdi) on the North-South Corridor of Pune Metro Rail Project, Reach-1 Extension.
Contract Details
Contract Value
₹44,04,85,700 (₹44.05 crore including GST)
Tender Number
P1A-T01/2025
Contractor
M/s Apurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Tender Portal ID
2025_MMRCL_1148975_1
Project Scope
The comprehensive contract encompasses design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of standard gauge ballastless track infrastructure for the elevated section between PCMC and Nigdi on Pune Metro’s North-South Corridor Reach-1 Extension. The scope includes:
Supply of 1080 Grade HH Rails meeting international standards
Track fastenings and ancillary components
1in9 and R300 ballastless turnouts for track configurations
Complete ballastless track system installation
Testing and commissioning of entire track infrastructure
Miscellaneous civil and track works
Pune Metro’s North-South Corridor
Currently, Pune Metro Purple Line spans from PCMC Bhawan to Swargate, covering a distance of around 14.66 kilometres and with 14 operational stations.
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NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System recorded over 1 lakh (100,000) passengers on 23 February 2026. This development was recorded just within 24 hours of the inauguration of the remaining sections of the Delhi Meerut RRTS.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation reported that ridership crossed the 100,000 mark by the departure of the last train at 10:00 PM. The achievement surpasses previous phased operational highs.
Record-Breaking Ridership
Date
February 23, 2026
Total Ridership
Over 1,00,000 passengers
Previous Record
Over 85,000 passengers (on partial corridor)
Operational Corridor
Complete 82.15 km (Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram)
Modal Share Shift
Public transport: 37% to 63%
NCRTC Official Statement
In a post on its official social media handle, NCRTC stated: “On 23 Feb 2026, the first full day of operations on the entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram, along with Meerut Metro recorded over 1,00,000 ridership. This is the highest-ever single-day ridership so far on the corridor.
The opening of the entire RRTS line now shifts the modal share in favour of public transport from 37% to 63%..
During the inauguration, PM Modi described the moment as the dawn of a “new era of world-class infrastructure” for Uttar Pradesh and the entire country.
Journey Time
The completion of the corridor has reduced the travel time from Delhi to Meerut from 2.5-3 hours by road to approximately 55-59 minutes via Namo Bharat trains.
Sarai Kale Khan: Multi-Modal Hub
The terminus at Sarai Kale Khan will become a major transportation hub with interchange facilities connecting multiple modes. The station provides connections to Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Veer Haqeeqat Rai Inter-State Bus Terminal, and Ring Road. Additionally, city bus services converge at the location, creating comprehensive multimodal connectivity.
Sarai Kale Khan will also serve as the terminal for the other two RRTS lines:
Delhi-Panipat corridor
Delhi-Gurgaon-Bawal
The daily ridership on the completed corridor is expected to reach 795,000 passengers as the system matures and commuters increasingly shift from road to rail.
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