Kochi Metro Invites Bids for Heavy-Duty Escalators for Phase-II

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11/03/2026

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited has issued an invitation for bids for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of heavy-duty escalators for Phase-II of the Kochi Metro Rail Project.

The comprehensive package encompasses complete end-to-end responsibility from conceptual design through final commissioning, ensuring seamless integration of escalator systems with Phase-II stations.

Tender Overview

Tender Number	KBE-03/2026
Tender Issue Date	March 9, 2026
KMRL Reference Number	KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/105
Scope of Work	Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Heavy-Duty Escalators
EMD	₹ 45,26,000
Completion Period	18 months from date of LOA issuance
Tender Document Cost	₹23,600 (including GST + processing fee, non-refundable)
Pre-Bid Meeting	March 19, 2026 at 11:00 hrs (physical + video conference)
Tender Security	₹45,26,000 (no MSE exemption)
Addendum Deadline	March 27, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline	April 6, 2026 @ 15:00 hrs
Technical Bid Opening	April 7, 2026 at 15:30 hrs

Contract Scope

Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Heavy Duty Escalators for Phase II of The Kochi Metro Rail Project.

Kochi Metro Phase-II Context

Kochi Metro Phase 2 (Pink Line) is an 11.2 km, 11-station elevated corridor connecting JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad. As of March 2026, construction is nearing 50% completion with viaduct installation underway. Phase-II of the Kochi Metro Rail Project represents a significant expansion of Kerala’s first operational metro system, extending rapid transit connectivity to additional neighborhoods and activity centers across Greater Kochi.

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: TDC Contracting Wins ₹92.10 Cr E&M Contract for Nine Stations on Line 3

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Narendra Shah

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10/03/2026

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced the TDC Contracting Private Limited as the lowest bidder for a contract which involves the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of electrical, fire alarm and detection, fire fighting, ventilation and air conditioning (VAC), and building management system (BMS) works at nine elevated stations from Sholinganallur Lake to SIPCOT 2 Station, including stabling lines, on Corridor-3 of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II.

Bidder Details

Rank	Bidder	Evaluated Bid (incl. GST)
L1	TDC Contracting Private Limited	₹92,10,45,357.44
L2	Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd.	₹1,04,66,43,000.96
L3	Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Ltd.	₹1,18,24,86,604.66
L4	Jakson Limited	₹1,32,05,83,919.13

Notably, Universal MEP offered an 8.94% discount on their quoted price and Toyota Tsusho a 2% discount, yet TDC Contracting’s base quote of ₹74,66,48,608 (ex-GST) remained the lowest across all evaluated bids. The three competing bidders were rejected at the financial evaluation stage. The award was signed by the Director (Systems and Operation), CMRL.

Project Context

The nine-station stretch from Sholinganallur Lake to SIPCOT 2 covers a high-density commuter corridor along Chennai’s OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) a major IT and industrial spine. The E&M systems package is critical to making the stations operationally ready, covering passenger safety systems (fire detection and fighting), environmental control (VAC), and integrated building management. The stabling lines at this location will support rolling stock maintenance and berthing for this section of Corridor-3.

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Delhi Metro Line 7 and Line 8 Extension Commences Revenue Service with Alstom’s Trains and Signalling System

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09/03/2026

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DELHI (METRO RAIL NEWS): Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, joined Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in celebrating the commencement of revenue service on Delhi Metro Line 7 and Line 8 extensions, with the opening of Majlis Park to Maujpur (Line 7 – Pink line) and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk which in future will be extended up to RK Ashram and Janakpuri (Line 8 – Magenta line).

Alstom is supplying modern Metropolis metro trainsets for both Lines’ extensions along with signalling system for Line 7 extension which will contribute to further enhance seamless, sustainable connectivity for commuters across the National Capital Territory. The current section of Line-8 extension is strategically important as this provides interchangeability to three lines of Delhi Metro Network Yellow line (at Badli), Red Line (at Madhuban Chowk) and Pink Line (at Majlis Park).

Commenting on this milestone, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India said, “We are honoured and proud to be a long-standing partner of DMRC through its journey of becoming one of the world’s largest metro networks today. Together, we are committed to providing a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly travel experience to commuters and the Magenta and Pink line extension will truly enhance DMRC’s neural metro network connectivity in the region”.

As a part of a larger €312 million contract Alstom is currently supplying 312 cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV. These 100% made-in-India driverless (trains are designed for a 95 kph safe speed and 85 kph operational speed. Alstom’s long-standing partnership with DMRC has seen the delivery of more than 800 metro cars already in service across the Delhi Metro network. The comfortable Metropolis trainsets enabling this new service are entirely manufactured at Alstom’s state-of-the-art facility in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, its largest urban rolling stock manufacturing site in Asia. The metro trains are designed for high recyclability and low energy consumption, supporting sustainable urban mobility.

Alstom has also deployed Urbalis Flo, signalling system, a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system for Line 7 extension. This state-of-the-art technology is designed to operate the trains in the future with Grade of Automation (GOA) 4 driverless features. With the operation of the extension to existing Line 7, also called the Pink Line, will become the first circular line in the Delhi Metro Network and also the longest metro line with the highest Unattended Train Operation level (GoA4) in India.

Recently, Alstom has strengthened its collaboration with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) by securing a 10-year maintenance contract for Lines 1 & 2, encompassing comprehensive annual maintenance of trains, machinery, plant systems, and housekeeping at DMRC’s Badli depot.

Alstom has also partnered with DMRC for several other projects, including successful implementation of supply and commissioning of train control and signalling system for DMRC’s Red line(L1), (Yellow Line (L2), Green Line (L5), Violet Line (L6), Pink Line (L7) during Phase I, II & III. Alstom has also delivered metro trains and rail solutions for other Indian cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kochi, Agra, Kanpur, Bhopal and Indore. Recently, Alstom has also delivered world-class trains and signalling solutions for India’s first semi-high-speed regional rail network, NCRTC-RRTS, connecting Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut.

About Alstom in India

Alstom is the only multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, to have a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs and continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s rail revolution. With 6 industrial sites and 5 major engineering centres, the company caters to domestic as well as international project needs with its world class rolling stock, components, signalling and services solutions. Fully aligned with the country’s vision of Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alstom remains deeply committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.

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Bids Invited for Rolling Stock Maintenance Contract for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1

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09/03/2026

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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.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Pink and Magenta Line Extensions of Delhi Metro Phase 4

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09/03/2026

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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: United Rail Becomes L1 for Track Maintenance Contract for Phase 1 and Its Extension

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Narendra Shah

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07/03/2026

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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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Bids Invited for General Consultancy Work of Mumbai Metro Line 5A

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Kapil Saini

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07/03/2026

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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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PM Modi to Commission 2 New Sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 on 8 March

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Kapil Saini

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06/03/2026

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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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Texmaco Rail Wins ₹130.2 Cr Track Contract for Kochi Metro Phase 2

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Kapil Saini

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06/03/2026

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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: Bids Invited for Track Defect Monitoring System for Line 3

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Kapil Saini

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03/03/2026

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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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