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Kovilpalayam Railway Station to Reopen After 34 Years Following Public Demand 

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Kovilpalayam Railway Station to Reopen After 34 Years Following Public Demand 

TAMIL NADU (Metro Rail News): Kovilpalayam railway station near Kinathukadavu in Tamil Nadu is set to reopen after around 34 years, following sustained demands from passengers and local representatives. Southern Railway has sanctioned ₹35.36 crore to develop a new crossing station, but commuters will have to wait more than a year for the infrastructure work to finish.

Located between Kinathukadavu and Pollachi, Kovilpalayam station stopped operating around 1992, reportedly due to low passenger numbers. The revival is expected to improve rail access for local residents, college students, office-goers and migrant workers who currently depend on buses and two-wheelers.

Railway approves ₹35.36 Crore 

Sources in the Palakkad Railway Division said Southern Railway headquarters in Chennai had approved ₹35.36 crore for establishing the new crossing station at Kovilpalayam. The work will begin through the tendering process. Rail services are expected to stop at the station only after construction and other infrastructure works are complete, a process likely to take more than a year.

The existing station building was demolished during gauge conversion work. A new building will need to be constructed, while the station premises currently remain overgrown with bushes. The approved project includes a crossing line and other infrastructure needed to revive the station.

Three-year campaign leads to approval

Passenger associations and local representatives have pursued the revival for the past three years through petitions and meetings with railway officials. Pollachi MP K Eswarasamy also raised the issue in Parliament, after which railway officials approved the proposal.

R Senthil Kumara Moorthy, former president of Mullupadi Gram Panchayat, said campaigners had approached the Southern Railway General Manager and the Palakkad Divisional Railway Manager, besides seeking support from MPs and MLAs. The station previously served trains travelling towards Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Rameswaram, according to local campaigners.

Commuters seek better railway access

Local residents say the station’s revival has become more relevant as the population has grown and industries have expanded in the surrounding area. Senthil Kumara Moorthy said the region now has several industries employing migrant workers. Many workers travel by bus to Coimbatore to board trains to their hometowns.

K Shivamohan, a Kinathukadavu-based railway enthusiast and secretary of the Welfare Association of Rail Passengers, Coimbatore-Pollachi-Palani-Dindigul, said the station could also help students and office-goers who travel to Coimbatore by bus or two-wheeler. Passenger groups expect the station to reduce travel expenses and improve access to rail services. They have also called for more train services on the route, even as the station’s infrastructure is being developed.

Kovilpalayam Railway Station revival still more than a year away

Despite the sanction, work has yet to begin. The tender process must first move forward, followed by construction of the station building, crossing line and related facilities.

Campaigners are planning a meeting to thank railway officials and elected representatives for the approval and discuss further improvements required at Kovilpalayam.

Also Read: Gangtok Moves Closer to First Railway Link as ₹9,000 Cr Project Gets Priority 

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3: BMRCL Seeks Consultants for 44.65-km Orange Line After Two-Year Wait

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Bengaluru Metro Phase 3: BMRCL Seeks Consultants for 44.65-km Orange Line After Two-Year Wait

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited Indian and international firms to express interest in becoming the General Consultant for its 44.65-km Phase 3 project, marking a progressive step after more than two years since its approval.

The expansion will add 31 stations across two corridors, but the project still needs to move through consultancy, tendering and procurement before construction can gather pace.

BMRCL invites EOI for Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 consultancy

BMRCL has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from domestic and international consultancy firms to support the planning, procurement and execution of Bengaluru Metro Phase 3, also known as the Orange Line. 

The General Consultant will work alongside BMRCL, providing support where required such as inspecting and maintaining designs, drafting and concluding tender documents, evaluating bids and assisting with contract negotiations. On project sites, they will acutely look for the best results, safe working conditions and right environmental necessities while co-operating among contractors and handling out better testing and commissioning.

Bengaluru Metro’s 2 corridors to add 44.65 km and 31 stations

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 comprises two corridors connecting residential areas and employment hubs across western and southern Bengaluru.

Corridor RouteLengthStations
Corridor 1JP Nagar 4th Phase-Kempapura32.15 km22
Corridor 2Hosahalli-Kadabagere12.50 km9
Total44.65 km31

A common maintenance depot for both corridors is planned at Sunkadakatte. Sumanahalli Cross will serve as an interchange between the two Phase 3 corridors of Bengaluru Metro.

The proposed network will also connect with existing and upcoming Metro lines at locations including JP Nagar, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Mysuru Road, Peenya and Kempapura.

BMRCL seeks ¥102.48 billion JICA loan

The Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan, that has been asked for from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is ¥102.48 billion.  The demanded loan will cover the architectural, construction and other necessary associated costs of the Phase 3 project.

However, BMRCL will take up the significant portion of the funding while the loan covers only an aspect of the project cost. JICA’s guidelines will be in attention while consulting and procuring the funds, the BMRCL official acknowledged.

252 metro coaches, additional proposed services to better up the service

Once the contract gets sanctioned, 252 new metro trains will get exported. The organisation that wins the contract will take care of everything from designing and building the trains to sending, setting up and testing the vehicles for safety while providing the lifetime benefit of 15 years for repairs.

Additional benefits like safety signals to control the trains, enhanced communication, Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system, power stations to meet electricity demands and associated requirements are also highlighted under the proposed plan. 

Bengaluru Metro’s Orange Line will influence majorly congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi Road, and other major arterial roads of the city by tackling chaotic traffic volume better.

Also Read: Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: CMRS Completes 3-Day Inspection of Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere Section 

Gurugram Rapid Metro Sees 11.64% Ridership Growth, HMRTC Plans Metro and Namo Bharat Corridors  

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Gurugram Rapid Metro Sees 11.64% Ridership Growth, HMRTC Plans Metro and Namo Bharat Corridors  

HARYANA (Metro Rail News): Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC)  is aiming to develop a large public transport network nearby Gurugram and in all over NCR. The existing services of Rapid Metro are being used excessively by around 88.81 lakh of commuters from last year which was 79.57, leading to proposed metro and namo bharat corridors to connect more commuters to their workplace, industrial areas and neighbouring cities.   

If these projects show a successful result, traveling will become more convenient across the NCR. There are several proposals which need to be approved, this development is not just because of rising passengers, it’s a major effort to connect local metro services with faster regional rail.

Gurugram Rapid Metro records 11.62% ridership  

Heavy traffic is forcing people to avoid private and public road transport and use the Metro, and the Metro is making more money than usual. Ticket revenue has also increased from 16.66 to 18.60 crore, and passengers increased by around 9.24 lakh (11.62%) in April- August 2026 compared to April- August 2025. 

Which makes Gurugram introduce more connectivity with Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, also this ridership shows the importance of public transport and gives reason to prepare Gurugram and NCR for future travel demand. 

Metro and Namo Bharat are going to Introduce in Gurugram 

Gurugram is going to see 4 major upcoming projects across the city, with several new Metro and rapid rail lines: 

Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat corridor (Proposed)

On these corridors, the rapid rail will connect Delhi with Panipat and Karnal. It is going to be 136 km long, and the estimated cost can exceed 33,051 crore. 

The main purpose of introducing this connection is to help people to travel between these cities faster, specifically for those who travel daily for work, education or business. 

Gurugram sector-56 Panchgaon metro corridor (Awaiting approval)

On this corridor HMRTC is planning a metro line for almost 35.25 km long it will have 28 stations. It will connect sector-56 to Panchgaon and will pass through the area where the public transport is needed to be better. 

Ballabhgarh-Palwal metro extension (Further approval needed)

This project will extend the accessibility to connect commuters from Ballabhgarh to Palwal in Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had approved the final feasibility report and the proposal was submitted to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for further considerations.

Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida-Greater Noida Namo Bharat corridor (Planning) 

The Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida-Greater Noida Namo Bharat corridor is moving ahead with its planning process. The route and station locations in Haryana have been finalised. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is now being reviewed by the concerned departments and development authorities, which have been invited to share their feedback and suggestions. 

Also Read: Gurugram Metro’s Sector 9-Cyber City Stretch Moves Ahead with ₹1,662 Cr Tender 

Indore Metro Ridership Reaches 75,000 in First Month on Extended Corridor 

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Indore Metro Ridership Reaches 75,000 in First Month on Extended Corridor 

INDORE (Metro Rail News): The 17 km extended priority corridor of Indore Metro earned Rs. 30 lakhs in revenue while recording a passenger volume of 75,000 in its initial month of commercial commencement. The average travellers of the metro route stood out to be 2,500 per day.

Official start of the additional route from Gandhi Nagar Square to Malviya Nagar Square on September 6 this year gave a quick boost in commuting volume. The number of riders stood out as 6,000 during the initial day of service. 

But, a striking fall came to notice in the passenger utilisation percentage soon. The upcoming weekdays, however, saw a sharp decline in numbers.  

The route administered the volume of 21,500 during the initial week and generated Rs. 8.5 lakh in fare collections. The pushing rise in passengers was noted mostly on Sundays, thus recording an average of 5,000 riders across the five Sundays of its operation. 

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) authorities acknowledged the reason behind such a hike as the drive to embark upon the novel experience of the metro pathway. 

Primary pulling factors behind decline in passenger arrival at Indore Metro

The high fare rates and incomplete last-mile connectivity assumed the main setbacks for pushing away the commuters from using the services. The registered price per ticket stands between Rs. 20-Rs. 70. 

Poor vehicle parking facilities are found at most stations except for the Bapat Square. This further complicates multi-modal transfers while affecting the public utilisation percentage. 

The extended corridor line does not traverse through high-demand transit nodes such as Inter-State Bus Terminal at Kumedi, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport and Khajrana Square, thereby limiting the public adoption of services. 

Steps towards making more people choose Indore Metro’s extended corridor

To embark upon the consistent journey of serving the public more, MPMRCL launched promotional discounts. It involves a 5% concession on return journeys, a 10% discount on group bookings and an 8%-15% wallet-recharge bonus on its official mobile application. 

The decision is expected to significantly contribute towards attracting more customers, however the other cheaper travel options strongly decide the direction of passengers. 

While commenting upon the feedback by service consumers, MPMRCL officials pointed towards adopting the productive measures such as revised discount structures and a monthly pass system to attract everyday travel.

Also Read: Indore Metro Enters Underground Phase as TBM ‘Narmada’ Begins First Tunnel Drive

Indian Railways Enhances Freight Wagon Operations with AI to Strengthen Safety

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Indian Railways Enhances Freight Wagon Operations with AI to Strengthen Safety

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Freight Wagon operations modernised by Indian Railways as they plan to adopt artificial intelligence based defect detection, proactive maintenance and in time sensors, to enhance reliability and safety.

“This plan emphasises on improving wagon reliability, maintenance quality and freight speeds” The official said, he also mentioned that a field test of an AI based system to examine wagon defects across selected areas will commence shortly. The AI system would examine the pictures and look for any kinds of damaged, missing or hanging components on moving wagons. 

Separate portal devoted to freight grievance

A new portal ‘Madad’ which is specially dedicated to grievances and complaints related to freight, electronic brake power certificates, refrigerated-container wagons, and a universal wagon for steel products are also being planned. The portal is going to be the medium through which wagon users and loading or unloading parties express their complaints would go into the maintenance system and timely reforms will take place.

This way it will be ensured that concerns and remarks of freight customers are addressed on time. Through all these new additions of reforms, the main goal is to make railways a more economically viable and competitive mode of transport.

Modernization of Indian Railways

Along with addressing these commercial concerns, the railways are also attempting to boost the railway operations through predictive maintenance. They are aiming to find the emerging defects before the possibility of that component failing. Data gathered from sensors and inspections helps railway personnel to identify irregularities in temperature, impact, load and wear patterns. 

Similarly, on the separate Freight Corridors a machine-vision system has been used, They use line scan and area scan cameras to record undercarriage flaws while trains are moving. This system has generated 5,248 confirmed alerts out of 115,654 wagons inspected according to the official reports.

An official said, a map based system also tracks rakes that are due for routine overhaul, this application is known as “The Rake Lens” and it provides a single-screen view of rakes, dues, alerts and other unusual abnormalities to the examiners. 

Also Read: Indian Railways Sanctions Rs 122 Cr to Add Second Track on Barbil-Bolanikhadan Section

North Central Railway Exceeds the Average Freight Growth of Railways by 8.1%

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North Central Railway Exceeds the Average Freight Growth of Railways by 8.1%

DELHI (Metro Rail News): In the first half (April-September) of the financial year 2026-’27, North Central Railway (NCR) recorded a total of 10.84 million tonnes of freight loading, which marks 8.1% higher than before. During the first half of the financial year 2025-’26, NCR contributed towards 10.03 million tonnes in the freight sector.

Indian Railways (IR) had calculated a growth rate of 4.1% in freight loading during the first half of the financial year 2025-’26. Thus, the recent numbers highlight the consistent efforts put forward  by NCR towards growing beyond the average growth rate of IR alone. 

North Central Railway’s rise at various directions

NCR successfully assumes fresh freight traffic recently to grow business and generate novel sources of revenue.  The following new numbers were achieved in freight sector:

  • 0.11 million tonnes was achieved by loading 28 rakes of dolomite from Maharaja Chhatrasal Station Chhatarpur (MCSC).
  • 0.05 million tonnes was achieved by loading 12 rakes of iron ore from Biora station.

There was an increase in the loading percentage of several commodities as well: foodgrains grew by 51.7%, ballast rose to 19.6%, container loading increased to 11.9%, cement loading by 6.9% and fly ash loading by 5.2% respectively.

Prayagraj’s consistent steps towards NCR’s success

The highest achiever stood out in notice as the Prayagraj Division that marked a 28.7% growth in freight transport during the period of April-August, thus surpassing the original average success. 

The freight revenue between April-August registered as Rs. 1003.74 crores that highlights the rapid achievement of 5.7% as compared with the past year’s performance of Rs. 949.53 crore earned by NCR in the same timeline.

Also Read: North Central Railway Generates ₹285 Cr From Scrap Disposal in Six Months

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: CMRS Completes 3-Day Inspection of Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere Section 

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Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: CMRS Completes 3-Day Inspection of Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere Section 

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News):  Bengaluru Metro’s 7.5-km elevated Pink Line section has cleared a three-day statutory safety inspection, bringing the Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere stretch closer to passenger operations. However, BMRCL must meet the conditions set by the safety commissioner before it can receive authorization to open the line.

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), Southern Circle, V. Venkatasubramanian, completed the inspection on October 8. The exercise covered the elevated alignment, stations, depot facilities, train trials and the Operations Control Centre (OCC).

Bengaluru Metro inspection covers 6 stations and depot 

The statutory inspection took place from October 6 to 8, covering the full 7.5-km elevated section along Bannerghatta Road. The inspection schedule included:

  • 6 October: Motor trolley inspection of the mainline and associated infrastructure.
  • 7 October: Further inspection of the line, checks at Kothanur Depot, and train trials and testing.
  • 8 October: Inspection of the Operations Control Centre at Baiyappanahalli.

The section has six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere. Jayadeva Hospital will serve as an interchange with the existing Metro network.

Bengaluru Metro secured several approvals before safety inspection

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had completed several technical and regulatory steps before the CMRS inspection. The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) issued the speed certificate in August 2026. The Railway Board subsequently granted provisional sanction for the rolling stock, while the signalling system received certification from the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA).

The CMRS inspection was the next statutory step before the section can open for public service. The inspection’s completion does not automatically mean the line is cleared for passengers. The safety commissioner will issue authorisation subject to BMRCL complying with the observations and conditions recorded during the inspection.

Bengaluru Metro network to cross 100 km

The elevated Pink Line section will extend Bengaluru Metro’s operational network from 96.10 km to 103.60 km once it opens. The corridor will improve Metro access along Bannerghatta Road and adjoining neighbourhoods. It will also provide an interchange at Jayadeva Hospital, strengthening connections with the existing network.

Also Read: Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: CMRS Begins 3-Day Safety Inspection of 7.5-km Elevated Stretch

UPMRC Identifies Afcons as L1 Bidder for ₹1,383 Cr Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Contract

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UPMRC Identifies Afcons as L1 Bidder for ₹1,383 Cr Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Contract

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has identified Afcons Infrastructure Limited as the lowest bidder for a ₹1,383.30 crore contract for the underground section of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B. The package covers a 6.70-km underground section between Charbagh and Chowk, along with seven underground stations and associated civil works.

Contract details

InformationDetails
ProjectLucknow Metro Phase 1B 
Contract Amount₹1,383.30 crore
L1 BidderAfcons Infrastructure Limited
ContractLKCC (02)-03 
StatusPotential AOC

Bidder details 

Bidder Bid ValueStatus
Afcons infrastructure limited ₹ 1383.3 Cr (L1)Potential-aoc 
Cemindia projects limited ₹ 1470.7 Cr (L2) Accepted-financial 
Larsen and toubro limited ₹ 1558 Cr (L3) Accepted-financial 
Hindustan construction co ltd ₹ 1634.5 Cr (L4) Accepted-financial 
Tata projects limited ₹ 1778.3 Cr (L5) Accepted-financial 

Scope of work

Design and Construction of Underground Section from Charbagh Metro Station (UG) to Ramp after Chowk Metro Station (Approx. 6.52 km including station lengths), including Construction of Ramp to connect Underground Section to Viaduct Section, and Construction of 07 (Seven) Underground Metro Stations, namely Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Marg, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, Lucknow City, Medical Chauraha and Chowk Chauraha, including Civil Works, Associated and Ancillary Structures, PEB Structures, Architectural Works, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation, Drainage, External Development, Property Development, Fire Fighting Arrangements for Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro Rail Project at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, under Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation. 

About Lucknow Metro Phase 1B

The Union Cabinet has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project with a total corridor length of 11.165 km and 12 stations. The phase comprises:

  • 7 underground stations
  • 5 elevated stations
  • 11.165-km corridor

The East-West Corridor is planned to be completed by June 2027, with an estimated project cost of ₹5,801.05 crore. Once Lucknow Metro Phase-1B becomes operational, Lucknow is expected to have around 34 km of active metro rail network.

The Charbagh-Chowk underground package will form a key section of the East-West corridor, taking the metro deeper into central Lucknow and providing underground connectivity through one of the city’s important urban areas.

Also Read: Lucknow Metro: UPMRC floats Rs 1,877 cr tender for Phase-1B underground corridor and 7 stations

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 480-metre Sabarmati River Bridge Completed in Ahmedabad

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 480-metre Sabarmati River Bridge Completed in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): The 480-metre Sabarmati River bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor has been completed in Ahmedabad. The structure stands about 36 metres high and crosses the river between the Sabarmati and Ahmedabad bullet train stations.

The bridge is among the key structures on the Ahmedabad section, where the high-speed rail alignment crosses existing railway lines, roads, flyovers and Metro infrastructure.

Rise of the Bullet Train Bridge at Ahmedabad

The height of bullet train bridge is noted to be around 36 metres which is equivalent to a 12-storey building. The tall bridge of 118 feet is one of the major structures of the Bullet Train corridor in Ahmedabad. The architecture of the flyover is located next to the Western Railway’s Ahmedabad-Delhi main line which sits about 14.8 metres above ground level.

The height of the bullet train bridge was influenced by the need to maintain the required clearance over existing infrastructure along the alignment. The bridge lies:

  • About 1 km from Sabarmati Bullet Train Station
  • About 4 km from Ahmedabad Bullet Train Station

Architectural features of the Sabarmati Bullet Train Bridge

The foundation of the flyover is laid with  08 strong circular piers of diameters ranging from 6 to 6.5 metres. Of which, 04 piers are submerged under the Sabarmati River, 02 are constructed at the banks of the river. With 01 piers each located on either side of the river, 02 of them are built away from the riverbanks. 

Shorter spans of about 40 metres have been covered on the majority of river bridges of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor. But, Sabarmati River bridge has longer spans that fall between 50 to 76 metres, hence limiting the number of piers necessary for construction under the riverbed.

It incorporates a total of seven spans, with 5 spans of 76 metres long and 2 spans of about 50 metres length. Every span has 23 segments, which were cast in-situ at the construction site. Each of these segments were carefully laid down, which involved acute planning, directed construction and daily reviews, to give the bridge a solid structure.

Built using Balanced Cantilever Method

The bridge deck was constructed using the Balanced Cantilever Method, which is suited to long spans over rivers and other areas where conventional scaffolding below the deck is difficult. Under this method, segments are built out from the piers on both sides in a balanced sequence. The segments are then joined and secured using post-tensioning to form the continuous deck.

Each span consists of 23 segments. These segments were cast at the construction site, with quality checks carried out during the construction process. The method also avoided the need for conventional temporary support structures across the river beneath the bridge.

18 of 21 Gujarat river bridges completed

The Sabarmati structure adds to the progress of river bridge construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. The corridor includes 25 river bridges in total:

  • 21 in Gujarat
  • 4 in Maharashtra

Of the 21 river bridges planned in Gujarat, 18 have now been completed.

Also Read: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train : First Steel Bridge Launched in Thane

South Coast Railway Floats ₹599.33 Cr EPC Tender for New BG Line in Andhra Pradesh

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South Coast Railway Floats ₹599.33 Cr EPC Tender for New BG Line in Andhra Pradesh

ANDHRA PRADESH (Metro Rail News): South Coast Railway (SCR) calls for tenders for the construction of a 28.35-km new broad-gauge (BG) line between Vaddamanu and Namburu stations in Andhra Pradesh. The estimated value of the EPC contract is ₹5,993.35 crore, with the project covering civil, electrical, signalling and Kavach works.

Tender Information

InformationDetails
Tender No.EPC-03-CAO-C-SCOR-2026
Bidding TypeEPC – Single Stage 
Estimated Cost₹599.33 crore 
Earnest Money Deposit₹11.99 Crore
Completion Period30 Months
Tender Submission Deadline23rd November 2026
Pre Bid Meeting15th October 2026

Scope of Work

Construction of New BG line between Vaddamanu (Incl.) and Namburu (Incl.) stations from Km.29.75 to Km.58.102 (28.352 Km) including Civil, Electrical (OHE & GE) & Signalling works with Kavach in connection with New BG line between Errupalem – Namburu.

About Amaravati Railway Line

The Errupalem-Namburu-Amaravati is an under-construction 57-km broad-gauge rail project which is sanctioned at approximately Rs 2,047 crore, designed to connect Andhra Pradesh’s capital region, Amaravati, to the national railway network. This route will connect Errupalem (on the Kazipet-Vijayawada section in Telangana/AP) to Namburu (on the Guntur-Krishna Canal section in Andhra Pradesh) via Amaravati. New stations are being added along this alignment.

Also Read: Gangtok Moves Closer to First Railway Link as ₹9,000 Cr Project Gets Priority 

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