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BEML Wins 1st International Rail-Metro Contract from Malaysia

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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. 

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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.

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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 1Kempapura – JP Nagar 4th Phase32.15 km22 Stations 
Line 2 Kadabagare – Hosahalli12.5 km9 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 DetailsInformation
Tender No.MRVC-W-304-OHE-KYN-BUD
Tender AuthorityMumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC)
Estimated Tender Value₹41,08,74,500.36 (Including GST)
Bid Security (EMD)₹22,04,400/-
Completion Period18 months (including monsoon)
Last Date & Time of Submission29-08-2025 up to 15:00 hrs (online submission only)
Date & Time of Opening29-08-2025 at 15:30 hrs (online)
Bidding SystemSingle 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.DescriptionDetails
1Tender ID2025_BMRCL_244013_1
2Tender Reference No.BMRCL/Ph2B/Arch/A2/RT/2025/136
3Estimated Cost of WorkINR 77.12 Crores
4Tender Fee (inclusive of GST)INR 59,000/-
5Tender SecurityINR 77.12 Lakhs
6Completion Period of Work16 Months
7Tender Documents available on CPP Portal5 August 2025 to 6 September 2025 (up to 3:00 PM)
8Site Visit (facilitated by BMRCL)20 August 2025 at 11:00 AM (IST)
9Pre-Bid Meeting22 August 2025 at 11:30 AM (IST)
10Tender 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

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Tender No.KBE-04/2025
Tender ID2025_KMRL_782298_1
Tender Reference No.KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/039
Completion Period24 months from the date of the Letter of Award / NTP (Notice to Proceed)
Pre-bid Meeting Date14.08.2025
Last Date & Time for Submission of Tender08.09.2025
Bid SecurityINR 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 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.

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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.

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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 – AIIMS14.99 km16
Line-5 (Blue Line)Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha 12.91 km14
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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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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 YearTotal Allocation by CentreAmount 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-3Indigo Line Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT-II45.4 km
Corridor- 4Orange Line Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass26.09 km 
Corridor-5 Red LineMadhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur44.6 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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DFCCIL and MIGA Strengthen Ties to Accelerate Infrastructure Investment in India’s Rail Logistics Sector

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In a move to accelerate investment in India’s logistics infrastructure, Shri Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), held a high-level meeting with Ms. Ariane Di Iorio, Director at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group. The meeting was also attended by senior officials from MIGA’s team.

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The discussion focused on exploring strategic financing and risk mitigation avenues for DFCCIL’s ongoing and future infrastructure projects. Currently, EDFC is completely operational, while the last leg of WDFC is expected to be commissioned by December 2025.

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The commencement of dedicated freight corridors will decongest the existing lines and improve frequency of passenger trains. In addition, the DFCs will lower the logistics costs in India, which is currently higher than standard.

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DFCCIL: A National Priority Project

Established in 2006 under the Ministry of Railways, DFCCIL is tasked with the development, operation, and maintenance of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India. The DFCs will improve freight movement by decongesting existing railway lines and enabling faster, energy-efficient, and more reliable freight transport.

DFC Corridors

  • Western DFC (1,506 km) connects Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to JNPT in Maharashtra.
  • Eastern DFC (1,337 km) stretches from Ludhiana in Punjab to Sonnagar in Bihar.

Total project cost is estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore (~USD 12 billion), co-financed by international institutions like the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the World Bank.

As of mid-2025, DFCCIL has commissioned over 2,000 km of freight corridors, improving average freight train speeds from 25 km/h to over 60 km/h, and drastically reducing transit times and logistics costs. Implementation of infrastructure connectivity across the country. With freight demand in India projected to grow at a CAGR of 8-9% in the next decade, efficient rail logistics will be vital in reducing India’s logistics cost to 8% of GDP from the current 13-14%. DFCCIL’s expanded corridors will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.

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ST Engineering Wins Rail Contracts for Singapore’s Thomson-East Coast Line Extension 

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ST Engineering Wins Rail Contracts for Singapore’s Thomson-East Coast Line Extension 

 ST Engineering announced that its Urban Solutions business has been awarded two contracts from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to provide rail electronics solutions for the new Thomson-East Coast Line Extension (TELe), which comprises four stations.  

For the first contract, ST Engineering Urban Solutions will provide a communications system and access management system for the TELe. The scope for the second contract covers the delivery of a data communication system and platform screen doors (PSDs) as part of a consortium with Alstom, which will provide its UrbalisTM signalling system. 

These contracts are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025. Both projects involve replacing and upgrading existing systems for the Tanah Merah, Expo, and Changi Airport stations, as well as deployment at the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 station. 

“Our Smart Mobility business has been a longstanding contributor to the advancement of  Singapore’s rail network, delivering proven technologies and expertise to enable reliable,  efficient and safe rail operations. The Thomson-East Coast Line Extension presents a unique  challenge with its combination of existing and new stations, and we will leverage our experience, technical and engineering capabilities to ensure smooth deployment,” said Gareth  Tang, Acting President, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering. 

Collectively, the communications systems and data communication system will form the digital nerve centre of TELe’s rail operations, enabling timely data transmission for real-time coordination across trains, stations and operation control centres. The access management system will secure restricted areas in the stations, such as the train operation control centre,  enhancing the security and resilience of critical rail infrastructure.

ST Engineering Urban Solutions will also provide over 230 sets of PSDs for the four stations that will serve as safety barriers between the station platform and train track, and as environmental barriers to retain cooled air within the underground stations. 

Part of Singapore’s 2040 Land Transport Master Plan, the 14-km TELe comprises four stations, of which three will be converted from existing stations on the East-West Line. When completed, the TELe will provide a direct MRT connection between Changi Airport and the city centre,  cutting travel times and providing more seamless journeys for commuters and tourists.  

These latest wins build on the rail contracts that ST Engineering Urban Solutions has secured in Singapore this year, including supplying rail electronics solutions for the Cross Island Line and upgrading the mobile network for the Downtown Line, further strengthening its global track record of more than 200 rail projects in over 50 cities. 

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