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Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 Becomes Fully Operational with Inauguration of Last Section

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Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 Becomes Fully Operational with Inauguration of Last Section

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Ahmedabad Metro Project reached a major milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the services on the remaining 5 km stretch between the Sachivalay and Mahatma Mandir of the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2. The inauguration of this section marks the completion of the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2. 

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The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 includes the northern extension of the existing Line 2 (Red Line) of Phase 1.This northern extension spans 22.8 km from Motera Station to Mahatma Mandir featuring 20 stations. Earlier, the 17.3 km stretch between Motera Stadium and Sachivalaya was operational. The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 also consists of the operational eastern spur of this line. 

The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 consists of two metro corridors covering a total length of 39.26 km. The details of the corridors have been mentioned below:

CorridorRoute Route Length (km)Total no. of Stations
Line-1 (East-West /  Blue Line): Vastral Gam – Thaltej Gam21.1618
Line-2 (North-South / Red Line):Motera – APMC18.8715

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented “Our commitment to boosting Ahmedabad’s infrastructure is visible in the various development works initiated. Today, the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro from Sector 10A to Mahatma Mandir was inaugurated. This will boost ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.”

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Trial Runs Conducted on Bangalore Metro’s Pink Line 

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Trial Runs Conducted on Bangalore Metro’s Pink Line 

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Project progressed as trial runs were conducted on the Bangalore Metro’s much awaited Pink Line. The Pink line of Bangalore Metro Phase 2 spans 21.386 km between Kalena Agaraha and Nagawara covering 18 stations. 

The trial run occured between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere station of the Pink line. Officials stated that trial runs have been initiated to assess track alignment, signalling systems, and overall safety standards as reported by News First Prime. 

BMRCL is planning to make the first phase of Bangalore Metro’s Pink Line operational very soon. The Phase 1 of Pink Line covers 7.5 km elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere covering 6 stations. The remaining Tavarekere to Nagawara stretch will be fully underground, featuring 12 stations. Operations on this section are expected to begin by November 2026.  

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Colossus Infra Projects Receives LoA for Providing Train Operation Services for Nagpur Metro 

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Colossus Infra Projects Receives LoA for Providing Train Operation Services for Nagpur Metro 

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Colossus Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Maha-Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited) for providing train Operation and station control services for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. 

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Maha-Metro invited bids for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 26 May 2025 revealing that only 2 firms have submitted bids.The technical evaluation of the bids occurred on 16 Jul 2025. However, during the technical evaluation round one firm’s bid was rejected and financial bids were opened for the qualified bid. On 9 Jan 2026, financial evaluation of the bid took place and Colossus Infra Projects was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and subsequently Maha-Metro issued LoA to the firm. 

Colossus Infra Projects Bid Value: ₹ 21.2 Cr 

Contract Duration: 730 Days

Contracts Scope of Work: Providing train operation and station control services for Nagpur Metro Rail Project for a period of Two years. 

The Phase 1 of Nagpur Metro spans 38.215 km and consists of 2 metro corridors. Currently the Phase 1 of Nagpur Metro is completely operational.

Line CorridorRoute Length
Line 1 ( Orange Line) North–South CorridorAutomotive Square – Khapri19.658 Km
Line 2 ( Aqua Line) East–West CorridorLokmanya Nagar – Prajapati Nagar18.557 Km

The Phase 2 of Nagpur Metro spans 43.8 km and is under construction. The phase 2 of Nagpur Metro aims to extend the two operational lines of Phase 1 to Kanhan in the north, Butibori MIDC in the south, Transport Nagar (Kapsi) in the east and Hingna in the west.

Nagpur Metro Phase-II consists of the following 4 extensions of 2 corridors of Phase I. 

Line Route Length 
Orange Line Khapri – MIDC ESR 18.5 Km
Orange Line Automotive Square – Kanhan River13 km
Aqua LinePrajapati Nagar – Transport Nagar5.6 km
Aqua Line Lokmanya Nagar – Hingna6.7 km

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BHEL Begins to Supply Underslung Traction Converters for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

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BHEL Begins to Supply Underslung Traction Converters for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone under its Make in India initiative for the rail transportation sector by beginning the supply of underslung traction converters for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project. This development is being executed by a BHEL-led consortium in partnership with TRSL.

BHEL’s Bengaluru plant hosted a flag-off ceremony for the first set of semi-high-speed underslung traction converters, specifically -designed for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. Ms. Bani Varma, Director (IS&P), BHEL, led the event alongside senior officials. Shri S M Ramanathan, Director (E, R&D), BHEL, and Shri Umesh Chowdhary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TRSL, joined the ceremony virtually.

This milestone signifies BHEL’s strategic entry into the semi-high-speed propulsion segment. The traction converters are now being shipped to Kolkata for final assembly of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. Meanwhile, other key propulsion components like traction motors and transformers have been developed and produced at BHEL’s Bhopal and Jhansi facilities.

The underslung traction converters supplied by BHEL use IGBT-based power electronics and are designed for semi-high-speed applications on Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains. In an underslung configuration, the traction converters are mounted beneath the coach, a layout commonly adopted in modern trainsets to optimise space within the carbody.

The propulsion system is designed for an operational speed of up to 160 kmph, with a design speed of 176 kmph. These traction converters form a critical part of the train’s overall propulsion package, supporting efficient power conversion for long-distance semi-high-speed operations.

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Bids Invited for Geotechnical Work on 5km Stretch of Indore Metro 

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Bids Invited for Geotechnical Work on 5km Stretch of Indore Metro 

INDORE (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL) has invited tenders for the geotechnical investigation study contract for a 5 km stretch of Line 1 of Indore Metro Project. The contract includes the geotechnical investigation study for the underground stations and tunnels between Khajarana Station and Indore Railway Station of Line 1. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date8 Jan 2026
Closing Date9 Feb 2026
Tender Id2026_MPMRC_262076_1
Tender No50/MPMRCL/2025/Package IN-20
EMD₹ 3,50,000

Contract Value: Rs. 175 Lacs 

Contract Duration: 120 Days

Contract’s Scope of Work: Geotechnical Investigation Study for the Underground Stations and Tunnels between Khajarana Station and Indore Railway Station for Indore Metro Rail Project. (Approx. 5 km)”

The Phase 1 of the under construction Indore Metro Project consists of one metro corridor (Yellow Line), which spans 33.53 km, connecting Palasia – Railway Station – Rajwara – Airport – Bhawarsala – MR10 – Palasia (Ring Line).

Currently, the Super Priority Corridor of Indore Metro spanning 6 km is operational. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this section on 31 May 2025. The super priority corridor of Indore Metro features 5 stations. The stations have been mentioned below: 

Stations: Gandhi Nagar, Super Corridor 6, Super Corridor 5, Super Corridor 4, Super Corridor 3

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Bangalore Metro: DPR Work Begins for Madavara-Tumakuru Extension

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Bangalore Metro: DPR Work Begins for Madavara-Tumakuru Extension

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has moved ahead with the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a 59.60-km metro link between Madavara and Tumakuru. The proposal envisages extending metro services beyond the city limits; in this context, Madavara, which is currently the northern terminal of the Green Line, will serve as the starting point for this proposed extension. If taken forward, the corridor would offer direct metro connectivity between Bengaluru and the neighbouring Tumakuru district.

Planned as a 25-station corridor, the proposed metro link spans 59.60 km, which will extend the metro network beyond the city. The estimated overall project cost is ₹20,649 crore. To take the proposal forward, BMRCL has awarded the contract for preparing the Detailed Project Report to Aarvee Engineering Consultants, with the consultancy fee capped at ₹1.2 crore.  

The DPR work is currently underway, with emphasis on field-level studies along the proposed alignment. This includes ground surveys, assessment of traffic and travel patterns, preliminary alignment evaluations, multiple technical studies, and initial geotechnical investigations. These inputs will collectively guide the detailed planning and design of the proposed metro extension.

The idea of extending metro services to Tumakuru has led to wider discussion on whether such a capital-intensive project is justified. Tumakuru lies nearly 70 km from Bengaluru’s city centre and is already part of multiple connectivity plans. South Western Railway is pursuing upgrades to existing rail infrastructure, while K-RIDE has proposed a suburban rail link, prompting questions on the need for an additional metro corridor between the 2 districts.

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India’s First Hydrogen Train Gears Up for Launch by End of January

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India’s First Hydrogen Train Gears Up for Launch by End of January

In a major step toward India’s green energy ambitions, the Northern Railways pilot project, the nation’s first hydrogen-powered train, is entering its final stages. Northern Railway is expecting to launch the first Hydrogen train on the 89-km Jind-Sonepat route later this month. 

The Haryana government has confirmed a stable and uninterrupted 11 kV power supply for the Jind hydrogen plant which will have the storage capacity of 3,000 kilograms. The Hydrogen plant will power the train during commissioning and ongoing operations. Currently, the plant is in its final commissioning phase.

Recently, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi also reviewed the project alongside officials from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN). 

Last month, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the train was developed according to specifications set by the Research, Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) to showcase hydrogen-based train technology. He further stated that manufacturing of the hydrogen train-set has been completed. Furthermore, officials mentioned that the trials for the first hydrogen train have been completed successfully. 

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Delays Push Bullet Train Project Cost to ₹1.98 Lakh Crore

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Delays Push Bullet Train Project Cost to ₹1.98 Lakh Crore

Satish Kumar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board has mentioned that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project cost has escalated to approximately Rs 1.98 lakh crore which is nearly double the original estimate due to the delays in project. 

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project was estimated to cost Rs 1.08 lakh crore. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is financing Rs 88,000 crore at low interest rates. Reports indicate that the Indian government will cover any cost overruns, as JICA will not provide extra funds.

During a briefing on the 50th meeting of the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, or PRAGATI, framework, Kumar mentioned “For the NHSRCL high-speed project, I just wanted to mention that while the final sanction of the second revised estimate is yet to be done, approximately it would be around Rs 1.98 lakh crore,”. 

Satish Kumar also mentioned  that the revised amount remains under review and awaits final Cabinet approval. He further added that the revised amount will be approved shortly within a month or two. 

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Trial Run Conducted on Line 1 of Agra Metro 

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Trial Run Conducted on Line 1 of Agra Metro 

AGRA (Metro Rail News): Agra Metro Project progressed as Afcons–SAM India team conducted a trial run on the Line 1 of Agra Metro which spans 14.25 km from Sikandra to Taj East Gate featuring 14 stations. 

Afcons–SAM India team conducted successful trials on the 6 km of Line 1 (Upline Corridor) between Mankameshwar Metro Station and ISBT. The trials were witnessed by senior officials of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). 

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The Phase 1 of Agra Metro Project spans 29.40 km and consists of 2 metro corridors. Currently, the 5.2 km priority corridor of Phase 1 is operational which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi in March 2024. The details of the corridor have been mentioned below: 

CorridorRoute Length Total no of Stations 
Line 1 Sikandra – Taj East Gate14.25 km14 Stations
Line 2 Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar15.40 km15 Stations 

The entire Phase 1 of the Agra Metro project is expected to be completed in 2026.

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Bullet Train Project: Breakthrough Achieved in First Mountain Tunnel

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Bullet Train Project: Breakthrough Achieved in First Mountain Tunnel

Mumbai- Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has achieved a major milestone with the successful breakthrough of the second tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this development on 2 January 2026.

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This milestone signals the state’s first mountain tunnel breakthrough for the project. The breakthrough was achieved in the nearly1.5-km-long MT-5 tunnel, among the longest in Palghar district, located between Virar and Boisar bullet train stations.

The MT-5 tunnel was excavated simultaneously from both ends and completed within 18 months using the advanced drill-and-blast technique. This method enables real-time monitoring of ground behaviour during excavation. 

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The Mumbai- Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project features a total of 8 mountain tunnels.Out of 8 mountain tunnels, seven are located in Palghar district of Maharashtra, while the remaining one tunnel is in the Valsad district of Gujarat.

The Mumbai- Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is a 508.17 km long under-construction high-speed rail line designed to connect Mumbai in Maharashtra with Ahmedabad in Gujarat featuring 12 stations. 

Stations: Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand/Nadiad, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati

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