HCC & Konkan Railway Signs MoU to Implement Railway & Multi-Modal Transport Infra Projects

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01/10/2025

Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) to collaborate on large-scale railway and multi-modal transport infrastructure projects in India as well as international markets.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of HCC, and Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of KRCL.

The agreement establishes a long-term partnership that leverages the complementary strengths of both organisations. The collaboration will focus on delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions across all aspects of transport infrastructure, including civil construction, track laying, signalling, electrification, MEP systems, operations, maintenance, and other vital components of modern mobility networks.

Commenting on the development, Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, HCC, said, “By combining capabilities, we aim to expand our presence in both domestic and international markets while delivering fully integrated transport solutions that span civil construction and rail systems. As reported by Business Standard.

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Jindal Steel Commissions New 3 MTPA Basic Oxygen Furnace at Angul

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Jindal Steel has successfully commissioned its २५० MT Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Converter at the Angul integrated steel plant, adding 3 MTPA of crude steelmaking capacity. With the first heat now tapped, the company’s total capacity at Angul has risen from 6 MTPA to 9 MTPA—bringing Angul closer to its goal of achieving 12 MTPA within the current financial year.

The synchronised commissioning of Blast Furnace 2 and BOF Converter marks a significant milestone for India’s steel self-reliance. This integrated flow into downstream mills ensures steady supplies of Indian-made steel for infrastructure, energy, Automotives, oil & gas and Real Estate sectors.

“The new BOF is now running, and the first heat has been tapped. With this, Angul gains real muscle in steelmaking. Every tonne we produce here strengthens India’s ability to rely on its own capacity,” said Mr Naveen Jindal, Chairman, Jindal Steel.

About Jindal Steel

Jindal Steel is one of India’s foremost integrated steel producers, renowned for its scale, efficiency, and commitment to excellence. Operating on a robust mine-to-metal model, the Company leverages captive resources, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a global distribution network to deliver high-performance steel solutions. With an investment footprint exceeding USD 12 billion, Jindal Steel runs state-of-the-art facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, and maintains strategic operations across India and Africa. Its diversified and future-ready product portfolio underpins core sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing, powering progress through strength and sustainability.

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Indian Railways Announces Two Cross-Border Projects to link Bhutan

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In a major development, Ministry of Railways has announced two major cross-border railway projects to connect India and Bhutan .The project will establish direct links between Bhutan’s emerging industrial hubs Gelephu and Samtse and Assam’s Kokrajhar and Banarhat, with a combined investment of Rs 4,033 crore.

The projects will be entirely funded by India and aim to facilitate the smooth movement of goods and passengers, boost bilateral trade, and generate employment opportunities.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, confirmed that construction will begin shortly. The Kokrajhar–Gelephu project has a completion timeline of four years, while the Banarhat–Samtse line is expected to be ready within three years.

Together, the two lines will add 89 km of fully electrified track to the network, enabling the operation of modern domestically manufactured trains for both freight and passenger use. The Ministry has emphasized that environmental considerations have been built into the planning process.

Kokrajhar–Gelephu Rail Line

Length: 69 km
Cost: Rs 3,456 crore
Alignment: 66.66 km in India, 2.39 km in Bhutan

Banarhat–Samtse Rail Line

Length: 20 km
Cost: Rs 577 crore
Alignment: 17.42 km in India, 2.13 km in Bhutan

The Indian portion of both projects will be undertaken as Special Railway Projects under the Ministry of Railways, while the Bhutanese side will receive financial assistance from India through the Ministry of External Affairs under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan.

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Kanpur Metro Receives Final Trainset for Line 1

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KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro Project progressed as 29th and the final trainset for the Corridor 1 of Kanpur Metro has finally arrived. The Corridor 1 of Kanpur Metro spans 23.785 km from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta featuring 22 stations.

The final train was unloaded at the Gurudev Chauraha Depot on 29 September, where the 40-tonne coach was carefully placed onto the tracks using specialized heavy-duty cranes.

The trains have been manufactured at the Savli manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The next stage of procurement will bring 10 additional trainsets for Corridor-2, which will operate between CSA and Barra-8.

On the occasion, Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRC congratulated the team and said, “In total, 29 trains will serve Corridor-1, while both corridors combined will have 39 trains, each comprising three coaches. Once the corridor is extended up to Naubasta, the increased fleet will ensure a higher frequency of trains, making metro travel more seamless and convenient.” as reported by Times of India.

Also Read: TBM Parvati Achieves Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

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Bullet Train Project: Viaduct Completed over Girdhar Nagar flyover in Ahmedabad

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The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of viaduct launching over the Girdhar Nagar flyover, a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) situated on the Delhi–Ahmedabad main line of Western Railway in Ahmedabad district.

Completion of Bridge over Girdhar Nagar Flyover in Ahmedabad District for Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 2

This viaduct alignment runs parallel to the existing railway track, and the span over the flyover was launched on 15th September 2025.The construction involved placement of a 45-metre-long span using the advanced Span-by-Span (SBS) method.

Salient Features

Length of span over flyover	45 m
Height of viaduct (ground to rail level):	19.5 m
Number of segments launched:	19
Total weight of span:	1200 MT

Completion of Bridge over Girdhar Nagar Flyover in Ahmedabad District for Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 3

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is passing over 31 crossings in Ahmedabad district which includes IR crossing (8 Nos.), road flyover, road, road underpass, canal (16 Nos.), one (01) river bridge crossing at Sabarmati River and six (06) steel bridges. Out of this, 15 crossings have been completed.

Recently, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail (MAHSR) corridor progressed with the completion of a 4.88 km undersea tunnel section connecting Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra. This is part of a planned 21 km tunnel between the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata. To know more about this news: Click Here.

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RDSO Conducts Oscillation Trials for Mumbai Metro Line 9

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Oscillation Trials for Mumbai Metro Line 9

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metro Project progressed as Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) conducted oscillations trials on the Line 9 of Mumbai Metro.

The under-construction Line 9 is the extension of Line 7 (Red Line ).The Line 9 of Mumbai Metro spans 11.38 km from Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar covering 7 stations.

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The trials took place between the Dahisar (E) to Kashigaon station of Line 9. The trials were conducted using BEML manufactured Metro rake at Max Speed upto 90 kmph in different Test configurations.

However, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) reported that while the train was transitioning towards Line 7, a minor technical issue was encountered near the point section at Dahisar East. The train briefly halted, but services were swiftly managed to ensure smooth passenger movement.

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IRCON Secures Rs.224 Cr Contract from North East Frontier Railways

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27/09/2025

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Ircon International Ltd has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from North East Frontier Railway (NFR) for a composite contract worth Rs 224.5 crore.

As per the company’s disclosure, the contract’s scope of work includes multiple works which have been mentioned below:

1.Upgradation and enhancement of maintenance infrastructure at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Coaching Complex to support energy-efficient Vande Bharat Express trains.

2. Infrastructure construction of a GE Loco shed at SGUJ for homing 250 GE locomotives (WDG4G/WDG6G).

3. Development of modern freight maintenance facilities at NJP in the Katihar division.

The project, encompassing civil, electrical, mechanical, and signal & telecom works, is scheduled to be completed within 18 months.

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HCC Receives LoA for Package PC05 & PC06 of Patna Metro

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27/09/2025

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PATNA (Metro Rail News): Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for Package PC05 and PC06 of Patna Metro.

In 2024, DMRC invited bids for the Package PC05 and PC06 of Patna Metro. The technical bids were opened on 9 October 2024, where five firms submitted bids for the contract. The technical evaluation was carried out on 6 June 2025, followed by the opening of financial bids on 9 June 2025.

Subsequently, the financial evaluation was conducted on 26 September 2025, during which bids from four firms were rejected, declaring HCC as the lowest bidder for both the contracts . On the same day, DMRC issued the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to HCC for the Package PC05 & PC06 of Patna Metro.

Financial Values of Package PC-05

Firms	Bid Value
Hindustan Construction	₹ 1418.3 Cr
Afcons Infrastructure Limited	₹ 1545.3 Cr
ITD Cementation India	₹ 1567.5 Cr
Larsen and Toubro Limited	₹ 1592.9 Cr
Tata Projects Limited	₹ 1913.9 Cr

Package PC05 Of Patna Metro

Contract Value: Rs. 1418.30 Cr

Contract Period: 1260 Days

Brief Scope of PC-05: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Mithapur and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan & Patna Station including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS

Financial Values of Package PC-06

Firms	Bid Value
Hindustan Construction	₹ 1147.5 Cr
Afcons Infrastructure Limited	₹ 1266.4 Cr
ITD Cementation India	₹ 1286.6 Cr
Larsen and Toubro Limited	₹ 1304.9 Cr
Tata Projects Limited	₹ 1585.7 Cr

Package PC06 Of Patna Metro

Contract Value: Rs. 1147.50 Cr

Contract Period: 1260 Days

Brief Scope of PC-06: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Rukanpura and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Rukanpura, Raja Bazar & Patna Zoo including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS

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TBM Parvati Achieves Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

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TBM Parvati Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro project progressed as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV’s TBM Parvati achieved a breakthrough at Kakadeo station of Line 2, which spans 8.38 km between Agriculture University and Barra-8 covering 8 stations.

TBM Parvati (S-840C), a refurbished Ø6.5m Herrenknecht mixed-shield Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) tunnel boring machine is the 7th TBM commissioned for the underground tunneling works of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1 Project.

For its first assignment, TBM Parvati constructed a 750 m tunnel for the upline from Rawtapur to Kakedeo. Prior to this, the TBM Gomati had also completed the construction of the ‘down-line‘ tunnel up to Kakadeo.

TBM Parvati is the third TBM deployed for Package KNPCC-11. KPIL – Gulermak JV bagged the package KNPCC-11 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) in December 2023 at Rs. 762.50 crores with a 30-month deadline.

The scope of this package covers the construction of twin tunnels between Agriculture Depot and Double Pullia Ramp, along with three underground stations.The stations have been mentioned below:

Stations: Rawatpur, Kakadeo, Double Pullia

Brief Scope: Design and Construction of TBM Tunnel, Cut and Cover Tunnel, ramp after Double Pullia, ramps in Agriculture Depot for main line and depot connections and three underground metro stations (viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia) including Architectural finishes etc. on Corridor-2 of Kanpur MRTS Project at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Also Read: TBM Gomati Achieves 2nd Breakthrough for Kanpur Metro Line-2

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Jindal Steel Commissions One of India’s Largest Blast Furnaces at Angul, On Track to 12 MTPA Capacity

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ANGUL (Metro Rail News): Jindal Steel has marked a major milestone in India’s steelmaking industry by blowing in a 5 MTPA blast furnace. This achievement was realised with the commissioning of the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace – II. The ceremonial “blow-in” was led by Mr Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, firmly establishing Angul as the largest single-location steel facility in the country.

The Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace, with a useful volume of 5,499 m2, ranks among the world’s largest and most advanced. It exemplifies Jindal Steel’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in the industry by combining scale with cutting-edge automation, a robust safety-first design, and enhanced sustainability.

“Commissioning the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace at Angul is a proud moment for Jindal Steel and for India. By doubling Angul’s capacity to 12 MTPA, we are strengthening our global competitiveness and reaffirming our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Rooted in Odisha’s culture and powered by cutting-edge technology, this furnace represents our vision to unite tradition with innovation,” said Mr Naveen Jindal, Chairman, Jindal Steel.

This accomplishment gives fresh momentum to Jindal Steel’s long-term growth ambitions. Angul will now serve as the company’s central hub for future expansion. Planned developments include a dedicated port at Paradeep, a slurry pipeline and a coal pipe conveyor to enhance supply chain efficiency, the Shreebhoomi Power Plant, and new coke oven facilities. Together, these projects will establish Angul as the cornerstone of Jindal Steel’s global growth strategy.

About Jindal Steel

Jindal Steel is one of India’s foremost integrated steel producers, renowned for its scale, efficiency, and commitment to excellence. Operating on a robust mine-to-metal model, the Company leverages captive resources, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a global distribution network to deliver high-performance steel solutions. With an investment footprint exceeding USD 12 billion, Jindal Steel runs state-of-the-art facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, and maintains strategic operations across India and Africa. Its diversified and future-ready product portfolio underpins core sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing, powering progress through strength and sustainability.

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