EIB Extends €49.5 Million Top-Up Loan for Pune Metro Project

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): Pune Metro Rail Project progressed as the European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a top-up loan of 49.5 millions Euros for Pune Metro Project.

An official from the Pune Metro mentioned that this additional financing will supplement the EIB’s previous €600 million investment which covers the development of two Metro lines totalling 33.2km, 30 stations and 102 modern Metro cars for PCMC to Swargate and Vanaz to Ramwadi stretches as reported by The Indian Express.

In a parallel move, the EIB has also approved a €240 million loan for the expansion of the Nagpur Metro.

EIB Vice-President Nicola Beer said “By extending Nagpur’s Metro and further supporting Pune’s network, we are helping to deliver cleaner air, safer travel and faster connections for millions of people. These projects show how European financing can have a direct impact on people’s daily lives while supporting India’s green transition and climate goals. With more than 3.6 billion Euros committed since 2016, India remains our largest transport partner outside Europe under the EU Global Gateway strategy”.

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: TBM Vaigai Achieves Breakthrough at Mandaveli Station of Line 3

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: TBM Vaigai Achieves Breakthrough at Mandaveli Station of Line 3

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Project progressed as Larsen & Toubro’s TBM Vaigai achieved a successful breakthrough at Mandaveli Station of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 3 which spans 45.8 km between Madhavaram and SIPCOT 2.

TBM Vaigai commenced the tunnelling operations in February 2024, and constructed a 775-metre-long upline tunnel between Greenways Station and Mandaveli Station of corridor 3. Two TBMs, named “Noyyal” and “Vaigai,” have been deployed to construct parallel tunnels along this stretch. The 2nd TBM Noyyal has also reached Mandaveli and is targeting a breakthrough next month.

The TBM breakthrough at Mandaveli station was witnessed by Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL, in the presence of CMRL officials Thiru. Livingstone Eliazer, CGM (PP&D), Thiru. Anto Jos Menachery (GM Underground), Thiru. C. Selvam (GM Tracks), Consultant CRE Thiru. Sanjeev Mandal, Thiru. Jayarama (Project Director-L&T), Thiru. Ahmet (Project Manager-L&T) and other officials and staff of CMRL, Consultant and L&T Ltd were present during the event.

Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T)’s TBM Bhavani also achieved breakthrough at RK Salai Station of Corridor 3 of Chennai Metro Phase 2. TBM Bhavani completed a 910-meter drive between Royapettah Station and RK Salai Station of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Line 3. To know more about this news: Click Here.

Also Read: Chennai Metro: TBM Pelican Achieves Breakthrough at Kodambakkam Ramp on Line 4

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: TBM Bhavani Achieves Breakthrough at RK Salai Station of Line 3

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: TBM Bhavani Achieves Breakthrough at RK Salai Station of Line 3

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro advanced as Larsen & Toubro (L&T)’s TBM Bhavani achieved breakthrough at RK Salai Station of Corridor 3 of Chennai Metro Phase 2. The Line 3 of Chennai Metro Phase 2 spans 45.8 km between Madhavaram and SIPCOT 2.

This is the fifth tunnel breakthrough in 12 km Package TU-02 which connects Kellys and Taramani Road Junction stations on Line 3. TBM Bhavani completed a 910-meter drive between Royapettah Station and RK Salai Station of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Line 3.

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The breakthrough was witnessed by Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL, in the presence of, General Managers, CMRL Thiru. Anto Jos Menachery (Underground), Thiru. Ravichandran (Underground), Consultant Team Leader Thiru. Tony Burchell, Thiru. Jayarama (Project Director – L&T), Thiru. Ahmet (Project Manager – L&T), and other officials and staff of CMRL, L&T Ltd., and General Consultants were present during the event.

In May 2021, L&T bagged the Package TU-02 from Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) at Rs. 2385 crore with a 42-month deadline

The scope of work under this Package includes the construction of twin tunnels between Kellys and Taramani Road Junction. In addition, the contract also includes the construction of diaphragm walls, entry/exit structures of Chetpet Station, Royapettah Government Hospital Station, Thiruvanmiyu Station, and part diaphragm wall of Greenways Road Station, including launching and retrieval shafts at the above stations.

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Chennai Metro: TBM Pelican Achieves Breakthrough at Kodambakkam Ramp on Line 4

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Chennai Metro: TBM Pelican Achieves Breakthrough at Kodambakkam Ramp on Line 4

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Project progressed as ITD Cementation’s TBM Pelican achieved breakthrough at the Kodambakkam Ramp near Meenakshi College on 15 October 2025, marking the completion of the twin tunnel drive between Panagal Park Station and KodambakkamRamp near Meenakshi College under Corridor 4 of Chennai Metro Phase 2.

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The Line 4 of Chennai Metro Phase 2 spans 26.8km between Light House and Poonamallee Bypass and features 12 underground stations and 18 elevated stations. This development was recorded under the Package UG–2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, Phase 2.

TBM “PELICAN” commenced its initial drive on 1st March 2024 and transitioned into the main drive from 14th May 2024, completing a total tunnel length of 2076 m over a duration of 594 days.This is the longest tunnel to be completed in Phase 2 Project as on date for a tunnel length of 2076 m.

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The breakthrough was witnessed by Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL, in the presence of Thiru. R. Ranganathan, General Manager, CMRL, and Thiru. Murugamoorthy, Team Leader, General Consultant, and other officials and staff of CMRL, Contractors and General Consultants were present during the event.

In January 2022, ITD Cementation bagged Package C4-UG02 of Chennai Metro Phase 2 from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) at Rs 1846.86 crore.

CMRL’s Brief Scope: Construction of underground stations at Boat Club, Nandanam, Panagal Park, Kodambakkam, Kodambakkam Flyover, including underground crossover at Panagal Park Station and associated twin tunnel, cut & cover box, U section and ramp project start from chainage 5+150m to end chainage 10+0.27m (down line).

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Chennai Metro: Bridge and Roof Company Ltd. Bags Contract for 17 Entry/Exit Structures on Line 3

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): M/s Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has signed a contract for the Design and Construction of 17 Entry/Exit Structures at Nehru Nagar, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Mettukuppam, PTC Colony, Okkiyampet, Karapakkam, and OkkiyamThoraipakkam elevated stations in Corridor 3 of CMRL Phase II.

The agreement was executed in the presence of Thiru M.A. Siddique, I.A.S., Managing Director, CMRL. The signing ceremony saw Thiru T. Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL, and Thiru T. Ravi, General Manager (South), Bridge & Roof Company (India) Limited, formalizing the contract. Senior officials including Thiru T. Livingstone Eliazer (CGM – PP&D), Dr. D. Jebaselwin Gladson (CGM – CP&M), and other representatives from both organizations were also present.

The project has been awarded to M/s Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited at a value of Rs.250.47 Crore (including GST).

The project scope involves civil works, architectural finishes, and all associated development activities. Additionally, the plan envisions integration of transit-oriented property development (TOD) spaces near the station entrances to enhance commuter convenience and generate non-farebox revenue for CMRL through commercial utilization.

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Bids Invited for Rolling Stock Maintenance Contract of Nagpur Metro

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NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has invited bids for the Annual Maintenance Contract Of CRRC Make Metro Rolling Stock Including Intermediate Overhauling For Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase-1.

Tender Details

Opening Date	13 Oct 2025
Closing Date	17 Nov 2025
EMD	₹ 15,20,000
Tender Id	2025_MMRCL_1228908_1
Tender No	N1-O and M-38/2025
Pre-Bid Meeting	30/10/2025
EMD	₹ 15,20,000
Contract Duration	5 Years

Contracts Scope of Work: Five-year Annual Maintenance Contract of CRRC makes Metro Rolling Stock including Intermediate Overhauling for Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase-1 of Maha-Metro.

Phase 1 of Nagpur Metro spans 38.215 km and consists of 2 corridors. Phase I of the Nagpur Metro was developed at a cost of more than Rs 8650 crore.

Line	Corridor	Route	Length
Line 1 ( Orange Line)	North–South Corridor	Automotive Square – Khapri	19.658 Km
Line 2 ( Aqua Line)	East–West Corridor	Lokmanya Nagar – Prajapati Nagar	18.557 Km

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Afcons’ TBM Gears Up to Start Tunneling for Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

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The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project reached a key milestone last week as Afcons Infrastructure received the parts of its first tunnel boring machine (TBM). The assembling of the TBM has begun in Navi Mumbai.

The mixshield tunnel boring machine (TBM) is now under assembly at Shaft-3 of the project, located in the Sawli area of Ghansoli. This site features a specially constructed circular shaft measuring 39 meters in depth, designed to facilitate the TBM’s operations for the underground tunnel work.

This shaft will serve as the launching point for tunneling operations on the project’s 20.377 km underground section, Package C-2, which stretches from Bandra Kurla Complex Station to Shilphata Ramp.

Afcons’ tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has been supplied by Herrenknecht AG, will be the largest ever deployed TBM in India. It will feature a cutterhead with a diameter of 13.56 meters. The machine had remained in China for more than a year due to export restrictions imposed by the Chinese government, delaying its arrival for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.

From Sawli, this TBM will be commissioned to tunnel towards Vikhroli. Along with another machine, it will be used to construct a 16 km single-tube tunnel. Recently, on September 20, a 4.88 km tunnel connecting Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra was successfully completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). This tunnel forms part of the planned 21 km underground section between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata, while the remaining portion will be constructed using TBMs.

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ETA Engineering Wins ₹255.2 Cr Contract of Chennai Metro Line 3

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced ETA Engineering Pvt Ltd as the lowest bidder for the electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and VAC works contract for Corridor 3 of Chennai Metro Phase II. The 45.8 km corridor connects Madhavaram to SIPCOT 2.

CMRL invited bids for the contract with a completion deadline of 2,170 days. The technical bids were opened on 30 April 2025, revealing that four firms had submitted proposals. Technical evaluation was conducted on 9 October, followed by the opening of financial bids for the technically qualified bidder on 10 October. Upon completion of the financial evaluation, ETA Engineering emerged as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid Value
ETA Engineering	₹ 255.2 Cr
Blue Star Limited	₹ 298.6 Cr
Jakson Limited	₹ 294 Cr
Universal Mep Projects & Engineering Services	₹ 284.8 Cr

Contract’s Scope of Work: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Training of Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and VAC Works for 9 Underground stations and 10 Elevated stations from R.K Salai station to Sholinganallur station including bored tunnel & viaduct between the stations, Cut & Cover tunnel, U Section and Elevated ramp (Ch. 17250.000 To Ch. 35437.030) For Corridor-3 of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II.

Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro, covering a total length of 118.9 km, 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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Delhi Metro Invites Bids for Supply of 500 Million Units of Renewable Energy

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In yet another major push towards the adoption of renewable energy sources for the operation of the Delhi Metro, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for the supply of 500 Million Units (MUs) of renewable energy every year.

DMRC has always been committed to providing a clean, green, and hassle-free public transport facility to its commuters. To meet a significant portion of its existing power demand, DMRC is already taking approximately 350 MUs annually from Rewa Solar Park and generating 40 MUs annually from Rooftop Solar Plants installed on the roofs of stations, depots, and staff colonies of DMRC. The present Renewable energy penetration in DMRC is about 33 percent of the total power usage during the operational hours and nearly 65 percent during daytime Metro operations.

The Delhi Metro is inviting bids to select a ‘Solar Power Developer’ for setting up a Grid connected Captive Generating plant along with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) anywhere in India to supply 500 MUs of renewable energy every year to DMRC in Delhi and NCR. This is a step in supporting India’s transition towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

DMRC’s primary objective of calling the bid for more Renewable Energy (RE) power is to increase the share of RE power in its power portfolio from the current 33% to greater than 60% of its total energy requirement (including Phase-IV network expansion). With this initiative, DMRC will become the first Metro rail project in India to avail greater than 60% Renewable power for its transition towards sustainable and low-carbon operations.

The stipulated completion period of the project shall be 15 months from the date of award, and the Power Purchase Agreement period will be of 25 years. The bid process shall be implemented as per approved government norms. This is an effort by DMRC to contribute towards the Government of India’s proposed five-fold strategy of “Panchamrit”, which comprises five climate action goals announced at COP 26.

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Bullet Train Project: 10th Steel Bridge Completed in Ahmedabad

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10th Steel Bridge Launched for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another milestone with the successful launching of its 10th steel bridge in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 60-meter-long bridge was installed over a Western Railway facility (laundry) situated adjacent to existing railway tracks.

Following several months of detailed planning and logistical preparation, the bridge launching was executed with remarkable precision in just seven hours. This is the first steel bridge launched within the Ahmedabad district for the project.

For the transverse launching process, the bridge was pre-assembled at a height of 16.5 meters above ground level on temporary trestles. It was then side-slewed into its final position using two semi-automatic jacks, each with a 200-ton capacity, supported by locking trolleys to ensure stability and control.

The bridge weighs approximately 485 metric tons and measures 12 meters in height and 11.4 meters in width. It was fabricated at a specialized workshop in Wardha (Nagpur, Maharashtra) and transported to Ahmedabad using custom-designed trailers. The bridge construction involved the use of around 20,360 Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts, complemented by a C5 protective paint coating system and elastomeric bearings to enhance durability and reduce vibration impact.

A total 28 steel bridges are planned for the entire corridor, out of which 17 are in Gujarat and 11 in Maharashtra.

Details of completed steel bridges

Sr. No.	Location	Length of the steel bridge (in meters)	Weight of the steel bridge (in MT)
1	Across National Highway 53, Surat, Gujarat	70	673
2	Over Vadodara-Ahmedabad main line of Indian Railways, near Nadiad, Gujarat	100	1486
3	Over Delhi-Mumbai National Expressway, near Vadodara, Gujarat	230 (130 + 100)	4397
4	Near Silvassa in Dadra & Nagar Haveli	100	1464
5	Over Western Railways, Vadodara, Gujarat	60	645
6	Over two DFCC Tracks and two Western Railways tracks, Surat, Gujarat	100, 60	2040
7	Over two DFCC tracks, near Vadodara, Gujarat	70	674
8	Over DFCC tracks near Bharuch, Gujarat	100	1400
9	Over NH-48, near Nadiad, Gujarat	2 × 100	2884
10	Over Railway Facility (Laundry) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat	60	485

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