PMRDA Unveils First Look of Pune Metro Line 3 Rolling Stock

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First Look of Pune Metro Line 3 Rolling Stock

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Pune Metro Rail Project progressed as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has unveiled the first look of the Pune Metro Line 3 trainset. Pune Metro Line-3, also known as the Puneri Metro, is an elevated metro corridor which spans 23.3 km, connecting Hinjawadi with Civil Court via 23 elevated stations.

After two successful trial runs, Pune Metro Line 3 has unveiled its much-anticipated first look. PMRDA initiated the second trial run on Line 3’s 4 km stretch between Maan Depot and Station PMR04 at the end of July 2025. To know more about this news, Click Here.

Earlier in July, PMRDA successfully completed the first trial run on Line 3 between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar.

The Pune Metro Line 3 is being developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, established by a joint venture between TATA and Siemens under the designation Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd.

The Government of Maharashtra approved the project on February 9, 2018. The Government of India granted in-principle approval for providing 20% Viability Gap Funding (VGF) on March 7, 2018.

The State Government’s VGF contribution was approved on August 27, 2019, primarily through land transfers from various state agencies (e.g., Dairy Development, Pune Police).

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Jupiter Wagons Secures ₹242.41 Cr Contract from GATX India

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Jupiter Wagons Secures Contract from GATX India

Jupiter Wagons Ltd. (JWL), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions across rail, road, and marine transportation, bagged an order worth ₹ 242.41 crore from GATX India Private Limited, recognised as the largest private railcar lessor in India, on 11 August. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of 583 specialised wagons.

The order includes a combination of wagon types, specifically BLSS, ACT2, BOXNHL, and BVCM wagons, which are uniquely engineered to facilitate the efficient transport of bulk commodities, passenger vehicles (SUVs), and containerised freight.

These wagons are designed for high-capacity, long-distance operations, aligning with the evolving needs of India’s freight logistics infrastructure. Their robust design and operational efficiency are anticipated to enhance cargo handling capabilities for GATX and its clients.

The specialised types of wagons included in this contract are as follows:

BLSS (Container Carrier Wagon): Designed specifically for carrying ISO containers, the BLSSWagon offers a high axle load capacity with an improved payload-to-tare ratio. These wagons enable the efficient transport, making them ideal for intermodal logistics and enhancing port-to-Hinterland connectivity.

ACT2 (Bi-level SUV Carrier): Engineered for the secure and efficient transport of finished automobiles, particularly SUVs, the ACT2 is a bi-level car carrier. It accommodates up to 10 SUVs per wagon. Its specialised design ensures minimal handling, better vehicle protection, and faster loading/unloading, aligning with the rising demand for SUVs across the country.

BOXNHL (High-Capacity Open Wagon): Commonly used for transporting bulk commodities like coal, iron ore, among others. BOXNHL wagons are open-top and designed for tippler unloading. With a payload capacity exceeding 70 tonnes, they offer improved speed potential and enhanced brake systems, making them suitable for heavy-haul freight corridors.

Mr. Vivek Lohia, Managing Director, Jupiter Wagons Limited, commented, “We are delighted to further strengthen our association with GATX India through this prestigious order. As the largest private railcar lessor in India, GATX plays an instrumental role in enabling modern, flexible freight operations. This engagement marks an important step forward in our customer diversification strategy, and we look forward to building a long-term, value-driven relationship.”

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BEML Wins 1st International Rail-Metro Contract from Malaysia

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BEML Wins 1st International Rail-Metro Contract

MALAYSIA (Metro Rail News): State-owned Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has made its global debut in the rail and metro sector by securing its first international contract from Malaysia, valued at USD 1 million. This project involves the retrofit and reconditioning of the Mass Rapid Transport System, as disclosed in a recent filing with the stock exchange.

The company mentioned, “We hereby inform that BEML Limited received its maiden overseas contract in the Rail and Metro segment from Malaysia for the Retrofit and Reconditioning of the Mass Rapid Transport System on 09.08.2025, valued at USD 1 million,” as reported by The Economic Times.

BEML Limited is recognised as a leading multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company operating under the Ministry of Defence. It plays a crucial role in supporting India’s core sectors, which include defence, rail, power, mining, and construction, by providing world-class products. BEML operates across three primary verticals: Defence and Aerospace, Mining and Construction, as well as Rail and Metro.

In a separate development, BEML Limited inaugurated a newly constructed state-of-the-art warehousing facility, encompassing 0.12 acres, situated in the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bengaluru in early July.

The warehousing facility is designed to enhance BEML’s internal logistics while providing warehousing and related services to other OEMs, as well as Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers.

Recently, TuTr Hyperloop Private Limited, a technology startup formed at IIT Madras, also entered into a partnership with BEML. To know more about this news, Click Here.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line

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PM Modi Inaugurates Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro on 10 August. The yellow line of Bangalore Metro spans 19.15 km, connecting R.V. Road and Bommasandra. Furthermore, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the 44.65-km Phase-3 expansion of the Bangalore Metro Project.

PM Modi undertook a train journey between RV Road and Electronic City, accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, central ministers, and other local parliamentarians and legislators, as reported by The Indian Express.

Three trains have been deployed for the Yellow Line, which will initially operate daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, catering to the thousands of commuters during this time frame. Initially, trains will run at an interval of 25 minutes, with plans to reduce this frequency to every 10 minutes in the future.

The Phase 3 expansion of Namma Metro is designed to improve connectivity in western Bengaluru by introducing two elevated routes with a combined total length of 44.65 km.

Corridor	Route	Length	Total No of Stations
Line 1	Kempapura – JP Nagar 4th Phase	32.15 km	22 Stations
Line 2	Kadabagare – Hosahalli	12.5 km	9 Stations

The inauguration of the Yellow Line has expanded the total operational length of Bangalore Metro to over 96 km, positioning Bangalore Metro as the second-largest metro system in India, following Delhi.

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MRVC Invites Bids for 25 kV OHE Works Between Kalyan and Badlapur

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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) has invited bids for the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 25 kV overhead equipment (OHE) works between Kalyan and Badlapur (chainage 54,800m–69,400m) on the Central Railway. The cost of this work amounts to ₹41.08 crore.

This work is part of the construction of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between the two stations and will enhance capacity and operational efficiency in one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban corridors.

MRVC’s Scope of work: The appointed contractor will be responsible for the Design, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 25 kV OHE Works Between Kalyan-Badlapur (Chainage 54800m- 69400m) of Central Railway. In connection with the 3rd & 4th line between Kalyan and Badlapur.

Tender Details	Information
Tender No.	MRVC-W-304-OHE-KYN-BUD
Tender Authority	Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC)
Estimated Tender Value	₹41,08,74,500.36 (Including GST)
Bid Security (EMD)	₹22,04,400/-
Completion Period	18 months (including monsoon)
Last Date & Time of Submission	29-08-2025 up to 15:00 hrs (online submission only)
Date & Time of Opening	29-08-2025 at 15:30 hrs (online)
Bidding System	Single Stage – Two Packet System (e-Tender)

The project is expected to streamline the capacity and efficiency of rail operations between Kalyan and Badlapur and contribute to the smooth execution of the 3rd and 4th line expansion on the Central Railway.

Also Read: Kochi Metro: KMRL Invites Bids for Third Rail System & Associated Works in Phase 2

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Bids Re-Invited for Architectural Finishing Contract of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

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BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has re-invited bids for architectural finishing works at six stations under the Bangalore Metro Phase 2B project.

The 37 km Phase 2B corridor of the Namma Metro’s Blue Line is an under-construction “airport link” connecting Bengaluru city with Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Devanahalli. Once completed, this section will comprise 17 stations

BMRCL’s Brief Scope of Work:
Phase 2B-A2 involves architectural finishing and public health engineering works for six elevated stations on the Phase 2B line of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project. The stations covered under this package are:

Hebbal
Kodigehalli
Jakkur Cross
Yelahanka
Bagalur Cross (Package-2)
Doddajala (Package-3)

These works form a key component of the infrastructure development for the Phase 2B corridor.

Tender Details:

Sl. No.	Description	Details
1	Tender ID	2025_BMRCL_244013_1
2	Tender Reference No.	BMRCL/Ph2B/Arch/A2/RT/2025/136
3	Estimated Cost of Work	INR 77.12 Crores
4	Tender Fee (inclusive of GST)	INR 59,000/-
5	Tender Security	INR 77.12 Lakhs
6	Completion Period of Work	16 Months
7	Tender Documents available on CPP Portal	5 August 2025 to 6 September 2025 (up to 3:00 PM)
8	Site Visit (facilitated by BMRCL)	20 August 2025 at 11:00 AM (IST)
9	Pre-Bid Meeting	22 August 2025 at 11:30 AM (IST)
10	Tender Submission Date & Time (Online)	1 September 2025 (from 10:00 AM) to 6 September 2025 (up to 3:00 PM)

The work on Phase 2 of the Bangalore Metro is progressing at a rapid pace. The Yellow Line, connecting R.V. Road to Bommasandra, is expected to become operational on 10 August

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Kochi Metro: KMRL Invites Bids for Third Rail System & Associated Works in Phase 2

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KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has issued a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Third Rail Traction Electrification System and related works for Phase 2 of the Kochi Metro project.

Phase 2 of Kochi Metro will have one corridor (Pink Line), spanning 11.2 km and connecting JLN Stadium to Infopark II through 11 stations.

Scope of Work (Tender Brief):
The selected contractor will be responsible for Design Verification, Detail Engineering, Supply, Installation, Testing And Commissioning Of 750V DC third Rail Traction Electrification, Including Traction Substations (Tss), Auxiliary Substations (Ass) And Associated Scada Systems For Phase -Ii Of Kochi Metro Rail Project.

Tender Details

Field	Details
Tender No.	KBE-04/2025
Tender ID	2025_KMRL_782298_1
Tender Reference No.	KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/039
Completion Period	24 months from the date of the Letter of Award / NTP (Notice to Proceed)
Pre-bid Meeting Date	14.08.2025
Last Date & Time for Submission of Tender	08.09.2025
Bid Security	INR 1.77 crores

The construction of the Pink Line is being undertaken by Afcons Infrastructure at a cost of ₹1,141.32 crore.

According to Shri Loknath Behera, Managing Director of KMRL, the project is being implemented in two phases:

Phase 1: Covers the first five stations between JLN Stadium and Kakkanad, scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026.
Phase 2: The remaining stations are targeted for completion by December 2026.

The Pink Line (JLN Stadium – Infopark II) passes through densely built-up areas, where providing an overhead catenary system (OCS) would require additional vertical clearance. The third rail system eliminates overhead wires, which makes it more suitable for narrow viaducts.

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Bhopal Metro: MPMRCL MD Inspects AIIMS-D.R.M Section of Orange Line

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Bhopal Metro: MPMRCL MD Inspects AIIMS - D.R.M Section of Orange Line

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): The Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation, Mr. S. Krishna Chaitanya, conducted an on-site inspection encompassing the route from AIIMS to D.R.M. Station on 2nd August 2025. During this inspection, he evaluated critical operational elements, including the station entry and exit points, the system room, and the control room. Mr. Chaitanya provided directives to ensure the timely completion of all ongoing work.

On July 31, Mr. S. Krishna Chaitanya also conducted a comprehensive on-site inspection of the Bhopal Metro Depot, situated at Subhash Nagar. Shri Chaitanya emphasised the importance of completing the remaining critical tasks with a focus on facilitating the operations of the metro train services.

The Bhopal Metro Phase 1 comprises 2 corridors, 28 stations in total. Phase 1 is expected to become operational by 2027. The Bhopal Metro Project is estimated to cost Rs. 6941.40 crores.

Line	Route	Length	Total No of Stations
Line-2 (Orange Line)	Karond Circle – AIIMS	14.99 km	16
Line-5 (Blue Line)	Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha	12.91 km	14

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The work on the Bhopal Metro Rail Project is progressing rapidly. Recently, the Research Design and Standards Organisation successfully completed Oscillation and Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) trials for the Bhopal Metro’s rolling stock, which Alstom India is supplying. To know more about this news: Click Here

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Railways to Implement Kavach System on 14 New Routes

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07/08/2025

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In an effort to prevent train collision incidents, the Indian Railways has announced the implementation of the advanced ‘Kavach’ system along the 14 routes, including the Birlanagar – Udimorh rail section, which spans 102 km. The Railway Board has given approval to a budget of ₹309.26 crore for the installation of the Kavach system across 14 strategic rail sections.

The implementation of Kavach technology is scheduled to commence shortly, with the aim of completing the project by the year 2025. This initiative will encompass key routes within the Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Agra railway divisions. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Zero Tolerance for Safety” policy

Some of the included routes have been mentioned below :

Shikohabad-Farrukhabad (103.58 km)
Dholpur-Sarmathura (70 km)
Bhandai-Udimod (113 km)
Lalitpur-Khajuraho (164 km)
Khajuraho-Mahoba (64 km)
Et-Kaunch (13 km)
Ligarh-Harduaganj (14 km)

Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent collisions by regulating prescribed speeds and providing real-time alerts to train operators. This system facilitates not only speed management but also enhances operational safety for trains during dense fog conditions or technical failures.

Recently, in a major development, Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous railway safety system Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura-Kota section of the high-density Delhi-Mumbai route.

Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Railways has indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured the Kavach Automatic Train Protection System, taking inspiration from Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. Kavach 4.0 is a technology-intensive system. It was approved by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in July 2024. Many developed nations took 20-30 years to develop and install train protection systems. The commissioning of Kavach 4.0 on the Kota-Mathura section has been achieved in a very short timeframe. This is a very big achievement.”

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Centre’s Contribution to Chennai Metro Phase 2 Crosses ₹8000 Cr

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CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): The Chennai Metro Phase 2 has received extensive financial support from the centre. So far, the central government has released the funds of over ₹8,000 crore for the project. For the current fiscal year, the central government allocated about ₹8,445.80 crore, of which it has released ₹3,000.00 crore. This funding will expedite the progress of Phase 2, which includes the construction of 3 new corridors.

The total funding for Phase 2, amounting to ₹63,246 crore, is secured from the Central Government, the State Government, as well as bilateral and multilateral loans.

Minister of State for Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, provided insights in the Lok Sabha regarding the funding released for various Metro Rail projects across the country, including the Chennai Metro Rail project.

Financial Year	Total Allocation by Centre	Amount Released
2024–2025	₹5,219.57 crore	₹5,219.57 crore
2025–2026	₹8,445.80 crore	₹3,000.00 crore
Total Released So Far	—	₹8,219.57 crore

In response to another question by AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai in the Rajya Sabha, Мг. Sahu said, “The Central government has approved Chennai Metro Rail’s phase-II project as a 50:50 Joint Venture Project, for 118.9 km at a cost of 63,246.4 crore in October 2024. Physical and financial progress of the project as on June 30, 2025, is 44.33% and 40.43% respectively.” as reported by The Hindu.

The Cabinet of the Central Government approved the under-construction Chennai Metro Phase II project in October 2024. The Phase 2 of Chennai Metro encompasses 118.9 km and consists of three new corridors. As of the latest reports, the Phase II project has achieved a physical progress of 44.33%.

Corridor	Line	Route	Length
Corridor-3	Indigo Line	Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT-II	45.4 km
Corridor- 4	Orange Line	Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass	26.09 km
Corridor-5	Red Line	Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur	44.6 km

Chennai Metro Rail Limited is planning to inaugurate the first elevated stretch of corridor 4, which connects Poonamallee to Porur by December 2025.

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