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APMRCL Floats ₹6250 Cr Civil Work Tender of Visakhapatnam Metro Project

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VISAKHAPATNAM (Metro Rail News): The long-awaited Visakhapatnam Metro Project has finally gained momentum as the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation invited bids for the first civil contract of Vizag Metro, also known as the Visakhapatnam Metro Phase 1 project. The estimated cost of the contract is ₹ 6250 crores.

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Tender Details 

Tender NoAPMRCL/PROC-VSKP/2025/CW/04 
EMD Rs. 62.50 Crores 
Contract Duration 30 Months overall completion from the Commencement date.
24 Months for the Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover from the Commencement date. 
Approximate value of the Contract Rs. 6250 Crores
Pre-bid Meeting12/08/2025 

Contract’s Scope of Work 

The scope of work under this contract includes the Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 46.23 kms (3 corridors) (including 20.16 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum Metro Viaduct) and 42 Nos. Elevated Metro stations, etc., all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

PhaseCorridorRouteLength (km)
Phase 1Corridor 1Steel Plant Junction → Kommadi (NH-16)34.26
Corridor 2Gurudwara → Old Post Office5.28
Corridor 3Thatichatiapalem → Chinna Waltair / RK Beach6.91

Recently, SYSTRA Consultancy entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government. This agreement designates  SYSTRA Consultancy as the general consultant for the Visakhapatnam Metro rail project. The firm will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction phases of the project.

APMRCL Issues Bids for ₹ 4150 Cr Civil Contract of Vijayawada Metro Project: Read here

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APMRCL Issues Bids for ₹4150 Cr Civil Contract of Vijayawada Metro Project 

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VIJAYWADA (Metro Rail News): Following the Rs 6250 crore civil contract of Vizag Metro Project, Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRCL) invited bids for the first civil contract of the Vijayawada Metro Rail Project, which is worth Rs. 4150 Crores. The contract includes the design and construction of a 38.40 km viaduct, 1 Underground metro station and 32 Elevated Metro stations for Phase 1 of the Project. 

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Tender Details 

Tender NoAPMRCL/PROC-VJA/2025/CW/05 
EMD INR 41.50 Crores
Contract Duration 30 Months overall completion from the Commencement date.
24 Months for the Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover from the Commencement date. 
Approximate value of the Contract Rs. 4,150 crores 
Pre-bid Meeting18/08/2025 

Contract’s Scope of Work 

The awarded contractor will be responsible for the Engineering, Design and Construction of Viaduct Length 38.40 kms (including 4.33 Kms of Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover cum Metro Viaduct) 01Nos. Underground metro station and 32 Nos Elevated Metro stations, etc., all as specified on EPC basis for Phase-1 of Vijayawada Metro Rail, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Vijayawada Metro Rail Phase 1 project covers a total length of 38.4km via 2 corridors. Below are the route details: 

CorridorSectionLengthStations
Corridor-1PNBS – Gannavaram25.95 km22
Corridor-2PNBS – Penamaluru12.45 km12

Recently, TYPSA Consultancy entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government. This agreement designates TYPSA Consultancy as the general consultant for the Vijayawada metro project. The firm will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction phases of the project.

APMRCL Floats ₹6250 crore Civil Work Tender of Visakhapatnam Metro Project. Read Here 

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Bhubaneswar Metro Project Stalled Amidst Viability Issue 

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BHUBANESWAR (Metro Rail News): The Bhubaneswar Metro project has encountered a major setback as the state government has decided to scrap the tenders of Phase 1 due to viability concerns. 

The former Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, laid the foundation stone of the project on January 1, 2024. The first phase of the project was projected to cost approximately Rs 6,300 crore, covering a distance of 26 km from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia near the Orissa High Court in Cuttack. The phase included plans for 20 stations and potential extensions to Puri, Khurda, and Cuttack.

Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, the Minister for Housing and Urban Development in Odisha, said that the decision to cancel the tender was taken due to delays in implementation and the intention to prevent cost escalations. 

He further added, “The metro project initiated by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government wouldn’t have been viable. Our government has formed an inter-minister committee to take a fresh look at the project by studying different aspects, its viability, and to submit a fresh proposal before the project,” as reported by The Indian Express.  

Furthermore, Mohapatra indicated that the state government plans to engage in consultations with the central government regarding the project, in contrast to the previous approach adopted by the BJD government, which sought to pursue the initiative independently. 

According to the former CM of Odisha, this decision of the government will push Bhubaneswar 10 years back.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was commissioned by the Odisha government to oversee the implementation of the project, which included the tender process and the engagement of various agencies. While preliminary groundwork for the metro project commenced, it faced challenges following the assumption of power by the BJP in Odisha on June 24.

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Madhya Pradesh CM Inspects Bhopal Metro Project 

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Madhya Pradesh CM Inspects Bhopal Metro Project 

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inspected the under-construction Bhopal Metro Project on 27 July 2025. State Minister (Independent Charge) Mrs. Krishna Gaur was also present during the inspection. 

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The Chief Minister boarded a three-coach metro train and undertook a trial run from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS and from AIIMS to Rani Kamlapati Station. He assessed the features and facilities available on board. 

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The Chief Minister mentioned, “The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will soon inspect the metro works. Once the CMRS gives clearance, the priority corridor of the Bhopal Metro will be opened for public transport,” as reported by The Print.

He also said, “Our target is to start metro operations on this priority corridor by October 2025. The roadmap aims to fully operationalise both corridors- orange and blue lines- before 2030,” as reported by The Print. 

Phase 1 of the Bhopal Metro consists of 2 corridors with 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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Recently, Bhopal Metro achieved a major milestone with the Research Design and Standards Organisation completing 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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PMRDA Initiates Second Trial Run for Pune Metro Line 3 

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PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Pune Metro Rail Project progressed as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) initiated the second trial run on Line 3’s 4 km stretch between Maan Depot and Station PMR04. 

Pune Metro Line-3, also known as the Puneri Metro, is an elevated metro corridor spanning 23.3 km, designed to connect Hinjawadi with Civil Court through 23 elevated stations.

The trial, conducted earlier this week, was carried out at a speed of 40 kmph to assess the readiness of both the track and the associated systems, as stated by Metro officials. A senior PMRDA official mentioned. “We have achieved 88 per cent progress in project completion and will continue with more trial runs along the stretch,”. 

The Pune Metro Line 3 is being developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, a joint venture between TATA and Siemens, under the name Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd. The deadline for the already delayed Metro Line-3 in Pune is March 2026.

Earlier this month, PMRDA conducted the first trial runs on Line 3 of Pune Metro. To know more about this news, Click Here.

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Hydrogen-Powered Train Moves to Testing Phase

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India’s first hydrogen-powered train project progressed as Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the successful trial of India’s first hydrogen-powered rail coach on 25 July 2025. The Driving Power Car was tested at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. 

Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned, “First Hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing a 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology.” 

 In February 2023, Indian Railways launched an initiative to operate 35 hydrogen trains, as part of the ‘Hydrogen for Heritage’ initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmentally sustainable practices.

 In 2023, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways has approved a pilot project valued at ₹111.83 crores for the retrofitment of hydrogen fuel cells onto a running Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake, along with the necessary ground infrastructure. 

The estimated cost for each hydrogen train is approximately ₹80 crores, with an additional ₹70 crores per route allocated to cover the requisite ground infrastructure.

Explore all the key aspects of this project: Here 

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Titagarh Receives LoA for Contract to Supply 780 BVCM-C Wagons 

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Titagarh Rail Systems Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Ministry of Railways for the major contract worth ₹312.69 crore. The contract includes the manufacture and supply of 780 BVCM-C wagons. 

  • Contract Value: ₹312.69 crore.
  • Contract Duration: 9 Months
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The order involves the manufacturing and supply of 780 BVCM-C wagons, specifically designed to meet the requirements outlined by the Ministry of Railways. This contract is entirely domestic, indicating that both the manufacturing and supply processes will take place within India.

This order enhances Titagarh Rail Systems’ status as a prominent contributor to the railway infrastructure and wagon manufacturing industry. The company’s capability to secure and fulfil such substantial orders underscores its robust manufacturing prowess and its strong connections with governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Railways.

Recently, Titagarh also signed a long-term lease agreement with the Government of West Bengal on 12 July 2025, for a 40-acre land parcel, valued at a total of ₹126.63 crore, under a 99-year lease arrangement to address the increasing demand for rolling stock in the rail transport sector. To know more about this News: Click Here. 

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Central Govt Approves 2.6km Extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line

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NOIDA (Metro Rail News): The Noida Metro Aqua Line’s 2.6 km extension, spanning from Depot Station to Bodaki, has received the nod from the Government of India. This corridor holds strategic significance, as a multimodal logistics hub is proposed in its vicinity. The project is estimated to cost ₹416.34 crore and is expected to be completed within a three-year timeframe.

On this development, Shri Mahendra Prasad, executive director of NMRC, said, “The 2.6km extension will take metro connectivity deeper into pockets of Greater Noida. This metro corridor will also have an extension to Junpat village, aside from Bodaki. We want to start work on the 11.56km Metro link on priority because it will not only take direct Metro connectivity to distant pockets of Greater Noida but also towards the upcoming Noida Airport. We will start work on this once the central government gives approval,” as reported by Hindustan Times. 

Funding SourceAmount (₹ crore)
Government institutions (e.g., NCRPB)211.8
Central Government70.59
Uttar Pradesh Government (Equity Share)91.08
Land Component10.44
Total416.34

At present, the Aqua Line corridor of Noida Metro does not provide a direct link between Greater Noida, Noida, and the Delhi Metro network. On December 27, 2023, NMRC approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for an 11.56 km Metro route which will connect the Botanical Garden Metro station on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line to the Noida Sector 142 station on the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line. However, this route awaits approval from the central government.

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Vizag and Vijayawada Metro Projects Move to Tendering Stage

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ANDHRA PRADESH (Metro Rail News): The government of Andhra Pradesh has expedited the process of implementing metro projects in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam (Vizag). The state government has decided to initiate the tendering process for both metro projects.

Tenders will initially be floated for works accounting for 40% of the total estimated project cost. The combined cost of the two metro projects stands at ₹21,616 crore. The estimated cost of the Visakhapatnam Metro project is ₹11,498 crore; meanwhile, the cost of the Vijayawada Metro stands at ₹10,118 crore. The projects will be implemented under a 50:50 cost-sharing model between the Central and State governments.

Funding Contributions for Metro Projects

ProjectImplementing AuthorityContribution Amount
Visakhapatnam Metro Rail ProjectVisakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA)₹4,101 crore
Vijayawada Metro Rail ProjectCapital Region Development Authority (CRDA)₹3,497 crore

Project Overview: Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro

ProjectTotal LengthCorridorsNo. of Stations
Visakhapatnam Metro Phase 146.23 km3 corridors42 stations
Vijayawada Metro38.9 km2 corridors33 stations

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KERNEX-VRRC JV Receives LoA for Kavach Contract from South Central Railways 

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The KERNEX-VRRC JV has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for Kavach contracts worth ₹21.03 crore from South Central Railways. The contract includes upgrading the Kavach safety system from Version 3.2 to Version 4.0 in the Bidar – Parli Vaijnath section.

  • Contract Value: ₹21.03 crore
  • Contract Duration: 24 Months

The KERNEX-VRRC scope of work under this contract includes upgrading the Kavach system on the route between Sadashivpet Road and Parbhani station. However, the stations themselves will not be included in the contract. The contract only includes upgradation at Bidar and Parli Vaijnath stations along the route, which falls under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway.

Recently, KERNEX-VRRC also received a LoA for two major Kavach contracts from Southern Railways. The total combined value of both contracts stands at Rs 311.03 crore. To know more about this news: Click Here.

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