Maha Metro Invites Bids for EHV Overhead Line Modification Works in Thane Metro Project

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29/10/2025

THANE (Metro Rail News): The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has floated a tender for the modification of 110kV/220kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) overhead transmission lines to facilitate the ongoing Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.

Tender Information:

Tender No.:	T1-016/ELE-01/2025
Cost of Work	₹ 95.51 Cr.
Bid Submission Date	27 NOV 2025
Bid Opening Date	28 NOV 2025

Maha Metro’s Brief Scope of Work: Modification of 110 kV/220 kV EHV d/c overhead lines at a. ch-11350m near Patlipada flyover junction, b. ch-14050m near Waghbil Station and c. ch-20950 between Balkum Naka to Balkum Pada Station, for Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.

The Thane Metro, officially known as the Thane Integral Ring Metro, is a circular metro line. It was approved in 2024 to serve the city of Thane, Maharashtra. The 29-kilometer circular line will run within the city of Thane, connecting key areas like Wagle Estate, Manpada, Waghbil, and Balkum.

The estimated cost of the entire project is approximately $1.4 billion (₹12,200 crore), with funding from the governments of India and Maharashtra, along with bilateral agencies.

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Chennai Metro Phase 1: CMRL to Deploy Anti Drag Passenger Door System on 52 Trains

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28/10/2025

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Private Limited and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has signed a contract agreement for “Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Anti Drag Feature in all the saloon doors of 52 trains of CMRL Phase-1.

The contract has been awarded to Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Private Limited at a contract price of Rs.48.33 crores (including GST).

The contract agreement was signed today by Thiru. A. R.Rajendran, Chief General Manager (RS, S&T), CMRL, and Thiru. Puneet Mehrotra, Senior Director, Faiveley, Thiru. C. Balamurugan, Additional General Manager (Rolling Stock), along with other officials and staff of CMRL and Contractors were present during the event.

Currently, Chennai Metro trains are equipped with automatic sliding doors featuring an obstacle detection system that identifies objects obstructing the doors during closure at stations. The new Anti-Drag Passenger Door Safety System will further enhance passenger safety by detecting thinner objects such as sarees, bag straps, or belts that may get trapped between doors during boarding or deboarding.

This advanced system can detect any “pull” or “drag” force. If such an item is dragged as the train begins to move, the system will automatically trigger the emergency brake and provide an instant alert to the train operator through the driver’s console for immediate action.

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Rajpura-Mohali Rail Line Gains Momentum After Centre’s Announcement on Land Acquisition

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28/10/2025

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The Centre has issued an official announcement for land acquisition to develop the much-awaited Mohali–Rajpura railway line.This a major infrastructure step toward improving Punjab’s connectivity with the Union Territory of Chandigarh and neighboring Haryana.

The Ministry of Railways, designating it as a special railway project and has written to the Punjab government seeking its cooperation in acquiring the required land. According to official details, about 53.84 hectares of land spread across Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Mohali districts will be acquired for the project.

The proposed railway line will extend 18.11 kilometers and directly connect the Mohali with Rajpura. Estimated to cost around ₹443 crore, the project will be jointly executed, with the Punjab government responsible for land acquisition and transfer to the Centre for construction activities.

Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal confirmed that the district administration will initiate the acquisition process upon receiving the final alignment and technical details from the Railways. “The notification and alignment plan are awaited. Once received, we will move ahead with the necessary formalities,” she stated.

Officials highlight that the Mohali–Rajpura rail link will serve as a game changer for the Malwa region, offering direct connectivity between Chandigarh and southern Punjab. The route will streamline travel to key destinations such as Sirhind, Bathinda, Sirsa, Fazilka, Abohar, and parts of Haryana including Jind and Hisar.

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Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company collaborate on 5G-Powered Rail Operations

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28/10/2025

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Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing rail operations through 5G technology.

The partnership aims to elevate Saudi Arabia’s railway communication systems, enhance passenger experience, and accelerate the digital transformation of the transportation sector in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030.

Through this collaboration, Ericsson will leverage its global expertise in 5G and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technologies to deploy advanced solutions, infrastructure, and technical support that enable secure and reliable rail operations. The initiative focuses on introducing mission-critical 5G capabilities that support next-generation rail communication, safety, and performance.

Under the MoU, Ericsson and SAR will deploy mission-critical 5G capabilities to ensure reliable and secure rail communications and enhanced rail performance services. They will also develop and test FRMCS-based use cases, and high-speed broadband solutions for passengers (“Gigabit train”).

The collaboration will also involve establishing a test lab or innovation center to validate 5G applications in a rail context, creating training programs to upskill SAR’s teams in FRMCS/5G rail technologies, and conducting a trial deployment of Ericsson’s solutions on one of SAR’s existing rail lines to evaluate integration and performance in real-world conditions. It will also enable use cases such as train control, staff communications, real-time video streaming, and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity onboard trains.

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Indian Railways Approve New Superfast Train Between Bengaluru and Mumbai

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27/10/2025

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The Indian Railways has approved a new Superfast train directly connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, nearly 30 years after the Udyan Express began service.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi mentioned “I had requested the Union Railway Minister for this train, which has been our long-standing demand. This Super Fast train will run via the central Karnataka route of Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Belagavi to the commercial city of Mumbai, benefiting lakhs of people through this rail connectivity and further boosting trade and commerce,” as reported by The Indian Express.

The new train will cover a distance of 1,153 km in approximately 23 hours and 35 minutes, offering daily service with stops at key stations including Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, and others along the central Karnataka corridor.

Currently, the Udyan Express connects Bengaluru and Mumbai via the Bengaluru-Guntakal-Solapur route. This new Superfast train will provide an alternative route, enhancing connectivity for travelers and traders moving between these two major cities.

The Udyan Express, which runs daily, covers the Bengaluru to Mumbai route in about 23 hours 35 minutes, stopping at 31 stations including Bengaluru Cant, Yelahanka, Dodballapur, Hindupur, Penukonda, Dharmavaram, Anantapur, Solapur, Pune, Lonavala, Kalyan, and Dadar.

With this new service, passengers from central Karnataka regions will have improved access to Mumbai, facilitating regional growth and economic integration between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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Godrej & Boyce Receives LoA for E&M Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2

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27/10/2025

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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) for the electrical and mechanical work contract for Kochi Metro Phase 2.

The Phase 2 of Kochi Metro consists of one metro corridor (Pink Line). The Pink Line of Phase 2 is currently under construction and spans 11.2 km between JLN Stadium and Infopark II covering 11 stations.

Contract Scope of Work: Electrical and Mechanical (E&M Electrical, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (VAC) and Fire Protection) Works from JLN stadium Station (Excluding station) to Infopark station including 10 Elevated Stations, Property Development (PD) areas and associated Viaduct for Phase II of Kochi Metro Rail Project.

Recently, KMRL also announced Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited as the lowest bidder for the architectural finishing contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2.

Contract Scope of Work: Architectural and finishing works including Block work, Plumbing and other interior works of Five elevated metro stations (Palarivattom Junction, Alinchuvadu, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala an Padamughal for Phase- II of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.

Currently, the Phase 1 of Kochi Metro which consists of one metro corridor (Blue Line) is completely operational. The Blue Line spans 27.96 km from Aluva – Tripunithura. The construction for the Phase 1 of Blue Line spanning 25.16 km connecting Aluva to Petta with 22 stations started in June 2013. In 2014, the extension of Blue Line ( Phase 1A &1B) was approved with 3 new elevated stations.

Kochi Metro Blue Line
Phase	Route	Length	Total No. of Stations	Status
Phase 1	Aluva to Petta	25.16 km	22 stations	Operational
Phase 1A	Petta – SN Junction	1.8 km	2 stations	Operational
Phase 1B	SN Junction – Tripunithura	1.2 km	1 station	Operational

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Efkon India Wins E&M Works Contract of Kanpur Metro Line 2

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25/10/2025

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KANPUR (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) has announced Efkon India Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the electrical and mechanical system works contract of Line 2 of Kanpur Metro. The Line 2 of Kanpur Metro spans 8.38 km from Agriculture University to Barra-8.

UPMRC invited bids for this contract with a completion deadline of 420 days. Technical bids were opened on 29 April 2025 revealing that 5 firms have submitted bids for the contract. The technical evaluation, conducted on 24 September 2025, resulted in the disqualification of one firm. Subsequently, financial bids were opened on 3 October 2025, and their evaluation on 24 October confirmed that Efkon India emerged as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
Efkon India Private Limited	₹ 164 Cr
Blue Star Limited	₹ 175.9 Cr
Kalpataru Projects International Limited	₹ 178.1 Cr
Universal Mep Projects & Engineering Services Limited	₹ 231.4 Cr

Contract Scope of Work: Design Verification, Detail Engineering, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Electrical and Mechanical System, DG Sets, Environment Control System, Tunnel Ventilation System and Building Management System for three underground metro stations (viz. Double Pulia, Kakadeo and Rawatpur Railway Station) of Corridor-2 of Kanpur MRTS Project at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Metro Railway, Kolkata Invites Bids for Third Rail Work on Blue Line of Kolkata Metro

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25/10/2025

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KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): Metro Railway, Kolkata has invited bids for the provision of high conductivity aluminium third rail in the elevated section of the North South Corridor (Blue Line) of Kolkata Metro Rail Project.

Tender Details

Opening Date	22 Oct 2025
Closing Date	10 Dec 2025
EMD	₹ 23,10,400
Tender Id	ELM142R_ALRL_P3_D21-10-25-METRO-KOL-HQ-ELECTRICAL/METRO RAILWAY
Tender No	ELM142R_ALRL_P3_D21-10-25
Pre-Bid Conference Date	11/11/2025

Contract Value: Rs. 43.2 Crores

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Contracts Scope of Work: Provision of High Conductivity Aluminium Third Rail in Elevated Section of North South Corridor of Metro Railway, Kolkata (Phase-III).

The Blue Line is the main operational corridor of Kolkata Metro, extending 32.25 km from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash, with 26 stations along the route. It carries the highest passenger volume among all metro corridors in the city.

Recent expansions of other metro corridors have led to an increase in passenger traffic on the Blue Line due to improved network connectivity. Among the stations, Dum Dum records the highest daily footfall, with over 66,000 passengers in late September. The planned installation of high conductivity aluminium third rail is expected to improve operational reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, and ensure consistent power supply for train operations. This initiative aligns with Metro Railway’s efforts to upgrade existing infrastructure.

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RMRCL Floats ₹1145.14 Cr Civil Work Contract of Jaipur Metro Phase-II

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25/10/2025

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JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): The Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRC) has issued a tender for major civil works under Jaipur Metro Phase-II, which is a key development in the project’s implementation process. The tender is valued at ₹1,145.14 crore, and it comes under Package NCB: 2C-01. The work under this contract includes the Design and Construction of an Elevated Viaduct and 10 Elevated Stations

The stations covered under this package include Prahladpura, Manpura, Bilwa Kalan, Bilwa, Goner Mod, Sitapura, JECC, Kumbha Marg, Haldighati Gate, and Pinjrapole Gaushala.

Tender Details

Opening Date	23 Oct 2025
Closing Date	3 Dec 2025
EMD	₹ 1,00,00,000
Tender Id	2025_JMRC_508748_1
Tender No	NCB/2C-01
Completion period of the Work	34 months
Pre-bid Meeting	07.11.2025

Brief Scope of Work: Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and 10 Elevated Stations viz. Prahladpura, Manpura, Bilwa Kalan, Bilwa, Goner Mod, Sitapura, JECC, Kumbha Marg, Haldighati Gate, and Pinjrapole Gaushala (excluding Architectural finishing) from Chainage (-) 600 m to 11400 m, including spur line towards Depot of Jaipur Metro Phase-II MRTS.

This tender forms part of the civil infrastructure package for Jaipur Metro Phase-II (MRTS), which is planned to extend metro connectivity toward the southern part of the city. The alignment passes through key areas such as Sitapura Industrial Area and the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), thereby improving access to major economic and institutional zones.

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NCRTC Honoured with IGBC Platinum Rating for Anand Vihar Namo Bharat Station

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24/10/2025

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NCRTC has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station. Platinum is the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification and recognizes the station’s strong commitment to sustainability.

This achievement reflects NCRTC’s ongoing efforts to adopt environmentally friendly practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project establishments including stations, depots, Receiving Substations (RSS), and other facilities have been registered with IGBC, in line with NCRTC’s vision of promoting sustainable urban transport.

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This certification was based on six environmental categories as defined by the IGBC Green Mass Rapid Transit System Rating, which include Site Selection & Planning, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Material Conservation, Indoor Environment & Comfort, and Innovation in Design & Construction. NCRTC has successfully addressed each of these areas, which contributed to Anand Vihar Station achieving the Platinum Rating.

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Since inception, sustainability has been incorporated at every stage of the project. The station features low-carbon construction methods, energy-efficient systems, well-ventilated interiors, and rainwater harvesting. Landscaping under the Namo Bharat viaduct further helps reduce the overall carbon footprint during both construction and operations.

NCRTC aims to meet around 70% of its total energy needs from renewable sources. Under its solar policy, it is targeting to generate 15 MW peak in-house solar power on rooftops of stations, depots, and other buildings, with 4.7 MW already operational. Efforts are also underway to increase the share of renewable energy used for traction.

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The IGBC Platinum Rating for Anand Vihar Station highlights NCRTC’s focus on sustainable urban transport and its commitment to international best practices in environmental conservation.

Established in 2001, IGBC, an autonomous body of CII, promotes green building practices and provides certification for offices, buildings, factories, and mass rapid transit systems, supporting both national and global sustainability goals.

Through its initiatives, NCRTC continues to lead the transformation of urban transportation in India, with sustainability and innovation as the cornerstones of its mission.

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