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Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project: Cemindia Projects Emerges as L1 for ₹665.61 Cr Mathikere Project 

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Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project: Cemindia Projects Emerges as L1 for ₹665.61 Cr Mathikere Project 

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Cemindia Projects Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹665.61 crore contract. It involves the construction of an elevated viaduct, a double-decker station at Mathikere and a BSTP viaduct ramp under Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project.

The package also includes Rail-over-Road structures, ramps, foot overbridges and multimodal integration works between Bennigenahalli and Shettyhalli on Corridor-2. The package, managed by Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE), is expected to feature one of the project’s most complex urban infrastructure sections. 

Contract details 

Information Details 
Project Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project.
L1 Bidder Cemindia Projects Limited 
L1 Bid Amount ₹665.61 crore
Status Potential Aoc released 

Bidders details 

Bidder Bid Value Status 
Cemindia projects limited ₹ 665.6 Cr L1/ Potential-Aoc 
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited₹759 CrL2
HG Infra Engineering Limited₹790.1 CrL3
Afcons Infrastructure Limited₹802.6 CrL4
RNS Infrastructure Limited–Rejected – Technical

Scope of work 

The scope covers the construction of Elevated Viaduct (including Ramps) of length 7.795 Km (-0.675km to Ch -0.050km & Ch 11.230km to Ch 16.755km & Ch: 16.755km to Ch 18.400km) and RoR (Ch: (-) 0+100, 12+400, 16+612 to 16+709) including Double Decker Viaduct (Rail cum Road Flyover) from Ch. 14+562.903 to Ch. 15+680.447, Double Decker Station at Mathikere, Entry /Exit structure, Ramp for Road Flyover, Y-loop ramp, BSTP Viaduct ramp at Bennigenahalli, Hebbal, Shettyhalli, FOB’s, Multi Model Integration works, part work up to substructure for Corridor-1 (Ch:16+900 to 18+055 (from P 192 / UP 192 to C1- P10)) at Yeshwanthpur and other related infrastructural works of Elevated section in between Bennigenahalli to Shettyhalli of Corridor-2 of Bengaluru Suburban Transport Project (BSTP). 

Double-Decker infrastructure at Mathikere

The proposed Mathikere section addresses significant space constraints in the densely built-up area between Mathikere and Yeshwanthpur, particularly along Mohan Kumar Road. The planned infrastructure uses a stacked configuration:

  • Lower level: Road flyover designed to improve local traffic movement and reduce congestion.
  • Upper level: Elevated suburban rail viaduct for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project’s Corridor-2.

The double-decker arrangement aims to accommodate both road and rail infrastructure within a constrained urban corridor.

About Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is a proposed 148-km commuter rail network. The foundation of the project was laid by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in June 2022. It is designed to connect Bengaluru with its suburbs, satellite towns and key economic centres.

The ₹15,767 crore project is being executed by K-RIDE, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Karnataka. The network aims to provide a high-frequency commuter rail system and complement Bengaluru’s existing urban transport infrastructure.

Also Read: Bengaluru Suburban Rail: Double Decker Flyover to approach space limitation 

Bengaluru Metro: Milan Road Buildtech Emerges L1 for ₹64.82 Cr Whitefield Metro Extension

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Bengaluru Metro: Milan Road Buildtech Emerges L1 for ₹64.82 Cr Whitefield Metro Extension

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has identified Milan Road Buildtech LLP as the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹64.82 crore contract to extend the metro line by 482.80 metres beyond Whitefield Metro Station under Reach-1B of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2.

Contract details

Information Details 
ProjectBangalore Metro Phase-2
L1 BidderMilan Road Buildtech LLP
L1 Bid Value₹64.82 crore
Completion Period548 days
Status Potential AOC

Bidding Details

BidderBid ValueStatus
Milan Road Buildtech LLP₹64.82 Cr (L1)Potential AOC
M. Rajkumar₹64.9 Cr (L2)Accepted – Financial
PJB Engineers Pvt. Ltd.₹90.6 Cr (L3)Accepted – Financial
AIC Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.–Rejected – Technical
M/s MVV Satyanarayana–Rejected – Technical
Usha Constructions–Rejected – Technical
Vardhan Infra Projects Ltd–Rejected – Technical

Scope of Work

The package involves the extension of the Metro line by a length of 482.80 m beyond Whitefield Metro Station in Reach-1B for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2. 

About Bengaluru Metro’s Reach-1B

Bengaluru Metro’s Reach-1B forms a 7.21-km eastern extension of Purple Line under Phase-2. The corridor extends from Seetharampalya to Whitefield (Kadugodi) and serves Bengaluru’s major IT and technology corridors, including the ITPL area. The Purple Line extension has significantly improved metro connectivity towards Whitefield, one of Bengaluru’s major employment hubs.

Read the tender details for this contract here: Bids invited for Bangalore Metro Purple Line extension

JNPA Explores DFC Link to Boost Container Movement from Port to Bhiwandi

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JNPA Explores DFC Link to Boost Container Movement from Port to Bhiwandi

MAHARASHTRA (Metro Rail News): Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Maharashtra, Chairman Shri. Gaurav Dayal, IAS, along with Deputy Chairman Shri. Ravish Singh and senior port officials undertook comprehensive field inspection of key railway infrastructure along the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) route on Sunday, 30 August 2026. 

The delegation visited Kharbhav Railway Station to explore its strategic integration with the DFC, which would help in faster movement of containerised cargo from JNPA to the major consumption and distribution hubs in Bhiwandi (Maharashtra). The strategic move is expected to reduce transit time and ease road congestion.

The team also inspected New Nilanje Railway Station to evaluate its potential as an additional freight node followed by the visit in the Bhiwandi Warehousing Hub to assess its storage capacity, last-mile logistics and readiness to receive cargo through an improved rail-based system. 

Rather than construction of a completely new Dedicated Freight Corridor,JNPA is exploring and assessing how existing railway nodes such as Kharbhav and New Nilanje can be better integrated with the DFC to create an efficient freight route to Bhiwandi. 

Why Rails over Roads?

JNPA wants to move a larger share of containers by rail, while trucks can continue handling last-mile deliveries. JNPA Deputy Chairman Shri Ravish Singh specifically said that ‘‘Transitioning a higher share of container traffic from road to rail is crucial for reducing logistics costs and turnaround times, adding that the joint assessments reinforce JNPA’s commitment to building resilient hinterland connectivity that supports the growth of trade and industry’’according to the report of Maritime Gateway.

JNPA is trying to connect India’s major container gateway more efficiently with Bhiwandi’s large warehousing and distribution ecosystem, using the DFC and strategic rail nodes. The expected benefits are faster container evacuation, lower dependence on road transport, reduced congestion and potentially lower logistics costs. 

Also read :Western Dedicated Freight Corridor completed: A big shift in India’s logistic sector

Gurugram Metro expansion: First 160 tonne U-girder installed near Cyber Park

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Gurugram Metro expansion: First 160 tonne U-girder installed near Cyber Park

GURUGRAM (Metro Rail News): Gurugram Metro Project achieved a new milestone with the successful lifting and installation of the first 160 tonne U-girder near Cyber Park on Friday, 28 August 2026. Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Shri Rao Narbir inaugurated the programme after performing the puja.

The U-girders were installed using 400 tonne and 600 tonne hydraulic cranes, following the technical and safety standards. The U-girders are manufactured at the dedicated precast casting yard in Sector-33, Gurugram. Each U-girder is approximately 28 metres long and 5.05 metres wide.

These U-girders will form the superstructure of the metro viaduct, over which metro tracks will be laid. Each girder is made out of around 16 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 60 cubic metres of M-60 grade concrete.

The girders are transported using an approximately 40 metre long multi-axle trailer and puller. Installation involves detailed route planning, traffic management and comprehensive safety arrangements 

The Minister said the milestone marks the beginning of a new phase of the project at the ground level and reflects the Haryana Government’s commitment to strengthening Gurugram’s public transport infrastructure.

About Gurugram Metro Corridor

The Gurugram Metro Corridor spans 28.5 km, and it will connect Millennium City Centre Gurugram to Cyber City, with a spur to Dwarka Expressway, with a total of 27 stations. It is being executed in two phases.

Phase 1 of the Gurugram Metro project involves a 15.22-km elevated corridor with 14 stations running from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9 and Sector 101, including a 1.85-km spur to the Dwarka Expressway  and Phase II, from Sector 9 to Cyber Hub corridor will have 14 stations and will almost 13 km long. Work on both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be carried out simultaneously to help the authorities complete the projects faster. 

Also read: Gurugram Metro: Utility Shifting Delays 2.2-km Stretch, Clearance Set for November 2026

Hyderabad Old City Metro expansion gains momentum:HMRL Conducted Field Inspection 

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Hyderabad Old City Metro expansion gains momentum:HMRL Conducted Field Inspection 

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL), Additional MD Shri. B.Ajith Reddy conducted field inspections of the road widening works spanning 7.5 kilometres from Darulshifa to Chandrayangutta along the Metro Rail corridor in the Old City on Saturday, 29 August 2026.

Shri Ajith Reddy noted that 833 out of 888 affected properties along the route have been acquired. The remaining 55 properties incorporate heritage structures and ancient buildings. Shri. B.Ajith Reddy discussed with officials the measures being taken to expand the Metro Rail route along 55 properties.

Shri Ajith Reddy instructed the officials to accelerate the relocation of utilities such as power lines, poles, and water pipelines to ensure they do not obstruct the project. He urged officials to earnestly implement the Chief Minister’s directives to expedite the Old City Metro works and ensure enhanced transport convenience for local residents.

About Hyderabad’s Old City Metro

The Old City Metro is a long-awaited project in Hyderabad. The 7.5 km corridor covers Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand (MGBS) to Chandrayangutta in the old city. The project was earlier on hold due to land acquisition disputes, road widening and shifting of utilities.

The launch of the metro in Hyderabad’s Old City is of utmost importance as it brings efficient and convenient connectivity to an area that has long struggled with traffic congestion and limited transportation options.  This metro will be useful for both residents and tourists alike and will provide access to the Old City. The metro will also play a crucial role in reducing the city’s carbon footprint. 

Also Read: Hyderabad Metro old city project gains momentum; tender process to begin soon 

Delhi Metro’s Rithala-Narela-Kundli Line Enters Construction Stage: Civil Tender Floated for 10 Stations & Viaduct

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Delhi Metro’s Rithala-Narela-Kundli Line Enters Construction Stage: Civil Tender Floated for 10 Stations & Viaduct

DELHI(Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation initiated the civil work tender for the long-awaited Red Line extension spanning from Rithala to Kundli. The civil package D2C-04 covers the design and construction of an elevated viaduct and double-deck structure between UER-II and Bawana Industrial Area Sec-1,2 Station, along with 10 metro stations under Delhi Metro Phase 4. The remaining viaduct and stations of the corridor have been covered through a separate civil package D2C-05.

Tender Details:

Tender Reference NumberD2C-04
Tender ID2026_DMRC_923487
EMD₹ 13,90,40,000
Bid Submission Deadline12-Oct-2026
Work Completion Timeline36 Months 

DMRC’s scope of work: Part Design & Construction of Elevated Viaduct, Integrated Double-Deck Structure (including Ramp) between UER-II and Bawana Industrial Area Sec-1,2 Station and Ten Elevated Stations viz Rohini Sector-25, Rohini Sector-26, Rohini Sector-31, Rohini Sector-28, Rohini Sector-29-30, Rohini Sector-35, Barwala, Rohini Sector-34, Bawana Industrial Area Sector-3,4, Bawana Industrial Area Sector-1,2 (Including) (Civil Works excluding Pre- Engineered Building Roof Structure Architectural Finishes) from Chainage- 0m to 11299.093m of Rithala-Kundli corridor of Phase- IV of Delhi MRTS.

The ₹ 6,230 crore Rithala – Narela – Kundli corridor received approval from the central government in December 2024 under Delhi Metro Phase 4. The project will extend the existing Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) – Rithala (Red Line) corridor of Delhi Metro to 26.463km. The corridor will increase the connectivity between NCR and Haryana. This entire stretch will comprise 21 stations. All the stations of this corridor will be elevated. Once completed, the corridor will connect Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, with Nathupur in Haryana via Delhi

Pune Metro Line 3 Set for Launch: PMRDA Issued Bids for Safety Assessment Work for Signalling & Train Control System

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Pune Metro Line 3 Set for Launch: PMRDA Issued Bids for Safety Assessment Work for Signalling & Train Control System

PUNE(Metro Rail News): The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority has expedited its preparation to ensure readiness as the launch of Pune Metro Line 3 inches closer to become operational. Recently, the authority issued bids concerning the independent safety consultant services  for carrying out safety audits for the train control system and signalling system of Puneri Metro.

The appointed consultant will perform various checks to ensure that all the concerned systems are reliable and function as per defined standard of safety for facilitating smooth passenger operations.

Tender Detail

Tender ID2026_PMRDA_1332357_1 
Tender AuthorityPMRDA
Pre Bid Meeting02-09-2026
EMD₹ 1,50,000 

The PMRDA invites proposals to provide the ISC services for its Maan-Hinjawadi Shivajinagar Pune Metro Line-3 from the following RDSO empanelled ISC services firms:

Sr. No.Name of the Independent Safety Consultant (ISC)Country of IncorporationType of Association
1Italcertifer S.p.A, FirenzeItalyLead/Single
2Certifer France, Valenciennes CedexFranceLead/Single
3TUV Nord Systems GmbH & Co. KG, HamburgGermanyLead/Single
4Rina Services S.p.A, Genova (GE)ItalyLead/Single
5TUV-SUD Rail GmbHGermanyLead/Single
6TUV India Private LimitedIndia (Mumbai)Lead/Single
7Jodava Technologies Private LimitedIndia (Bangalore)Lead/Single
8DNV Business Assurance India Private LimitedIndia (Chennai)Lead/Single
9SGS Inspecciones ReglamentariasSpainLead/Single

The Pune Metro Line 3 will originate from Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park running entirely on a 23.3 km elevated section and concluding at Shivajinagar via Balewadi. The corridor will feature 23 stations. However, PMRDA plans to commence operations in phases. In the first phase, the operations will begin from Maan to Balewadi. The section had already received CMRS approval in July 2026.

Bengaluru Metro Starts Mid-Life Overhaul of 15-Year-Old Purple and Green Line Trains

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Bengaluru Metro Starts Mid-Life Overhaul of 15-Year-Old Purple and Green Line Trains

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bengaluru Metro is preparing for its first major mid-life refurbishment programme, with trains that entered service around 2011 set for detailed technical inspections and component replacement. The exercise will help BMRCL maintain fleet reliability as newer CRRC-Titagarh trains gradually enter service.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to begin a major mid-life overhaul programme for some of its oldest metro trains after nearly 15 years of operations. The maintenance exercise will initially focus on trains operating on the Purple and Green Lines. Several of these trains have covered more than 10 lakh kilometres, making a detailed assessment of their mechanical, electrical and safety systems necessary for continued operations. This will be the first major mid-life overhaul undertaken for Bengaluru Metro’s original generation of rolling stock since commercial services began in 2011.

Bengaluru Metro’s Green and Purple lines get priority

The two corridors currently operate a combined fleet of 57 trains. BMRCL is also in the process of inducting new trains manufactured by the CRRC-Titagarh consortium. Four new trains have already arrived, while another 21 trains are expected to join the Green Line fleet in the coming period. The additional rolling stock will give BMRCL greater flexibility to withdraw older trains from service for maintenance. Some of the older trains currently deployed on the Green Line may subsequently be shifted to the Purple Line. This fleet reshuffling is expected to support the overhaul programme without significantly affecting daily operations.

What Will the mid-life overhaul cover?

A mid-life overhaul is typically carried out after around 15 years of service, while a more extensive life-cycle overhaul is generally undertaken much later. Under the planned programme, each train will undergo a detailed inspection, followed by repairs or replacement of components depending on their condition. Key areas likely to be covered include:

  • Traction motors and drive systems
  • Electrical equipment, cables and batteries
  • Wheels, axles and braking systems
  • Doors and passenger safety mechanisms
  • Air-conditioning and ventilation units
  • Signalling, control and onboard electronic systems
  • Passenger seating, interiors and other coach equipment
  • Critical train safety systems

Worn-out or damaged components will be renewed wherever required following technical assessment.

Around 15 days for each train

The overhaul will be carried out in phases rather than taking multiple trains out of service simultaneously. BMRCL expects the maintenance and associated testing of each train to take around 15 days. The arrival of new trains is therefore important to the execution strategy. Additional rolling stock will allow the operator to maintain services while older trains are progressively sent for refurbishment. The programme comes as Bengaluru Metro’s network continues to expand and passenger dependence on its older corridors remains high.

Also Read: Bengaluru Metro Blue Line Opening Pushed to March 2028, Airport Link Faces Further Delay

Anna Salai Flyover Faces Design Change Over Chennai Metro Alignment Mismatch 

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Anna Salai Flyover Faces Design Change Over Chennai Metro Alignment Mismatch 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The ₹621-crore Anna Salai flyover project in Chennai has undergone a design change due to its planned alignment not matching the existing Chennai Metro station structures at Nandanam and Teynampet. 

The change affects around 426 metres of the flyover, slowing work at the two locations. The revised design has received government approval. There will be no additional project cost, and the overall completion is now expected by February 2027. 

Construction of the four-lane flyover on Anna Salai began in January 2024. The alignment problem came to light only when the work reached the points near the Metro stations. 

Under the original plan, the flyover was to rest on three columns, with one column placed in the centre of the road. The revised design has reduced this to two columns one on each side. This change helps save space on the carriageway and avoids conflict with the existing Metro structures.

Project authorities clarified that construction will not stop completely because of the design change. Work will only slow down along the 426-metre stretch near the two stations. So far, 62% of the total project has been completed. IIT Madras is currently conducting a third-party audit of the project.

Namo Bharat Corridor Sets New Ridership Record with Over 1.6 Lakh Passengers

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Namo Bharat Corridor Sets New Ridership Record with Over 1.6 Lakh Passengers

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor recorded its highest-ever daily ridership of more than 1.6 lakh passengers on Thursday, ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The record highlights the sharp rise in demand following the expansion of services across the full 82-km corridor.

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) already expected passenger numbers to remain high during the Raksha Bandhan travel period as more people used the regional rail service for festival journeys.

Extra train trips added for festival rush

NCRTC added 47 additional Namo Bharat train trips on August 27 and 28 to manage the expected increase in passenger demand. The additional services allowed passengers to get trains at an interval of around eight minutes on both days. The corridor currently records an average daily ridership of more than one lakh passengers. Thursday’s figure crossed the previous daily ridership record of 1,49,922 passengers, recorded on August 3. Before that, the corridor recorded around 1.25 lakh passengers on June 8, which was then its highest daily ridership.

Namo Bharat Ridership has grown after full corridor opening

The 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor was inaugurated on February 22. At the time of the inauguration, the corridor recorded an average ridership of over one lakh passengers per day. Before the full corridor became operational, a 55-km section covering 11 stations carried around 55,000 to 60,000 passengers daily. The expansion of services has significantly increased the number of commuters using the corridor. According to officials, the three busiest stations are:

  • Begumpul
  • Ghaziabad
  • Anand Vihar

Namo Bharat trains have a design speed of 180 kmph and can operate at a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The trains take around:

  • 54 minutes from Sarai Kale Khan to Begumpul
  • 58 minutes from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram

The standard fare for the full journey from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram is ₹210. Passengers travelling in the premium coach pay an additional 20% over the standard fare.

Key ridership milestone 

Date Daily Ridership 
Before full corridor opening 55,000-60,000
8 June Around 1.25 lakh
3 August 1,49,922
28 August Over 1.6 lakh

The record ridership shows growing acceptance of Namo Bharat as a daily travel option between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut

Also Read: Namo Bharat records highest ridership amidst Kanwar Yatra on Monday

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