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Indian Railways Announces Two Cross-Border Projects to link Bhutan

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Indian Railways Announces Two Cross-Border Projects to link Bhutan

In a major development, Ministry of Railways has announced two major cross-border railway projects to connect India and Bhutan .The project will establish direct links between Bhutan’s emerging industrial hubs Gelephu and Samtse and Assam’s Kokrajhar and Banarhat, with a combined investment of Rs 4,033 crore.

The projects will be entirely funded by India and aim to facilitate the smooth movement of goods and passengers, boost bilateral trade, and generate employment opportunities. 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, confirmed that construction will begin shortly. The Kokrajhar–Gelephu project has a completion timeline of four years, while the Banarhat–Samtse line is expected to be ready within three years.

Together, the two lines will add 89 km of fully electrified track to the network, enabling the operation of modern domestically manufactured trains for both freight and passenger use. The Ministry has emphasized that environmental considerations have been built into the planning process.

Kokrajhar–Gelephu Rail Line

  • Length: 69 km
  • Cost: Rs 3,456 crore
  • Alignment: 66.66 km in India, 2.39 km in Bhutan

Banarhat–Samtse Rail Line

  • Length: 20 km
  • Cost: Rs 577 crore
  • Alignment: 17.42 km in India, 2.13 km in Bhutan

The Indian portion of both projects will be undertaken as Special Railway Projects under the Ministry of Railways, while the Bhutanese side will receive financial assistance from India through the Ministry of External Affairs under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan.

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Kanpur Metro Receives Final Trainset for Line 1

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Kanpur Metro Receives Final Trainset for Line 1

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro Project progressed as 29th and the final trainset for the Corridor 1 of Kanpur Metro has finally arrived. The Corridor 1 of Kanpur Metro spans 23.785 km from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta featuring 22 stations. 

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The final train was unloaded at the Gurudev Chauraha Depot on 29 September, where the 40-tonne coach was carefully placed onto the tracks using specialized heavy-duty cranes.

The trains have been manufactured at the Savli manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The next stage of procurement will bring 10 additional trainsets for Corridor-2, which will operate between CSA and Barra-8.

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On the occasion, Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRC congratulated the team and said, “In total, 29 trains will serve Corridor-1, while both corridors combined will have 39 trains, each comprising three coaches. Once the corridor is extended up to Naubasta, the increased fleet will ensure a higher frequency of trains, making metro travel more seamless and convenient.” as reported by Times of India. 

Also Read: TBM Parvati Achieves Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

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Bullet Train Project: Viaduct Completed over Girdhar Nagar flyover in Ahmedabad

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Bullet Train Project: Viaduct Completed over Girdhar Nagar flyover in Ahmedabad

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of viaduct launching over the Girdhar Nagar flyover, a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) situated on the Delhi–Ahmedabad main line of Western Railway in Ahmedabad district. 

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This viaduct alignment runs parallel to the existing railway track, and the span over the flyover was launched on 15th September 2025.The construction involved placement of a 45-metre-long span using the advanced Span-by-Span (SBS) method.

Salient Features 

Length of span over flyover45 m
Height of viaduct (ground to rail level): 19.5 m
Number of segments launched:19
Total weight of span: 1200 MT
Completion of Bridge over Girdhar Nagar Flyover in Ahmedabad District for Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 3

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is passing over 31 crossings in Ahmedabad district which includes IR crossing (8 Nos.), road flyover, road, road underpass, canal (16 Nos.), one (01) river bridge crossing at Sabarmati River and six (06) steel bridges. Out of this, 15 crossings have been completed.

Recently, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail (MAHSR) corridor progressed with the completion of a 4.88 km undersea tunnel section connecting Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra. This is part of a planned 21 km tunnel between the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata. To know more about this news: Click Here. 

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RDSO Conducts Oscillation Trials for Mumbai Metro Line 9 

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RDSO Conducts Oscillation Trials for Mumbai Metro Line 9 

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metro Project progressed as Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) conducted oscillations trials on the Line 9 of Mumbai Metro.

The under-construction Line 9 is the extension of Line 7 (Red Line ).The Line 9 of Mumbai Metro spans 11.38 km from Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar covering 7 stations. 

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The trials took place between the Dahisar (E) to Kashigaon station of Line 9. The trials were conducted using BEML manufactured Metro rake at Max Speed upto 90 kmph in different Test configurations.

However, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) reported that while the train was transitioning towards Line 7, a minor technical issue was encountered near the point section at Dahisar East. The train briefly halted, but services were swiftly managed to ensure smooth passenger movement.

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IRCON Secures Rs.224 Cr Contract from North East Frontier Railways

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IRCON Secures Rs.224 Cr Contract from North East Frontier Railways

Ircon International Ltd has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from North East Frontier Railway (NFR) for a composite contract worth Rs 224.5 crore. 

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As per the company’s disclosure, the contract’s scope of work includes multiple works which have been mentioned below: 

1.Upgradation and enhancement of maintenance infrastructure at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Coaching Complex to support energy-efficient Vande Bharat Express trains.

2. Infrastructure construction of a GE Loco shed at SGUJ for homing 250 GE locomotives (WDG4G/WDG6G).

3. Development of modern freight maintenance facilities at NJP in the Katihar division.

The project, encompassing civil, electrical, mechanical, and signal & telecom works, is scheduled to be completed within 18 months.

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HCC Receives LoA for Package PC05 & PC06 of Patna Metro 

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HCC Receives LoA for Package PC05 & PC06 of Patna Metro 

PATNA (Metro Rail News): Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA)  from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for Package PC05 and PC06 of Patna Metro.  

In 2024, DMRC invited bids for the Package PC05 and PC06 of Patna Metro. The technical bids were opened on 9 October 2024, where five firms submitted bids for the contract. The technical evaluation was carried out on 6 June 2025, followed by the opening of financial bids on 9 June 2025. 

Subsequently, the financial evaluation was conducted on 26 September 2025, during which bids from four firms were rejected, declaring HCC as the lowest bidder for both the contracts . On the same day, DMRC issued the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to HCC for the Package PC05 & PC06 of Patna Metro. 

Financial Values of Package PC-05 

FirmsBid Value 
Hindustan Construction ₹ 1418.3 Cr 
Afcons Infrastructure Limited₹ 1545.3 Cr 
ITD Cementation India ₹ 1567.5 Cr 
Larsen and Toubro Limited₹ 1592.9 Cr 
Tata Projects Limited₹ 1913.9 Cr

Package PC05 Of Patna Metro 

Package 05@4x1
  • Contract Value: Rs. 1418.30 Cr
  • Contract Period: 1260 Days

Brief Scope of PC-05: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Mithapur and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan & Patna Station including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS

Financial Values of Package PC-06 

FirmsBid Value 
Hindustan Construction ₹ 1147.5 Cr 
Afcons Infrastructure Limited₹ 1266.4 Cr 
ITD Cementation India ₹ 1286.6 Cr 
Larsen and Toubro Limited₹ 1304.9 Cr
Tata Projects Limited₹ 1585.7 Cr

Package PC06 Of Patna Metro 

Package 06@4x1 1

Contract Value: Rs. 1147.50 Cr

Contract Period: 1260 Days

Brief Scope of PC-06: Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel by Shield TBM, Tunnel by Cut & Cover, Underground Ramp at Rukanpura and Three Underground Metro Stations viz. Rukanpura, Raja Bazar & Patna Zoo including Architectural Finishing, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation & Drainage Works of Stations on Danapur to Khemnichak Corridor of Phase-I of Patna MRTS

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TBM Parvati Achieves Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

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TBM Parvati Achieves Breakthrough at Kakadeo Station of Kanpur Metro Line 2

KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro project progressed as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV’s TBM Parvati achieved a breakthrough at Kakadeo station of Line 2, which spans 8.38 km between Agriculture University and Barra-8 covering 8 stations. 

TBM Parvati (S-840C), a refurbished Ø6.5m Herrenknecht mixed-shield Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) tunnel boring machine is the 7th TBM commissioned for the underground tunneling works of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1 Project.  

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For its first assignment, TBM Parvati constructed a 750 m tunnel for the upline from Rawtapur to Kakedeo. Prior to this, the TBM Gomati had also completed the construction of the ‘down-line‘ tunnel up to Kakadeo.

TBM Parvati is the third TBM deployed for Package KNPCC-11. KPIL – Gulermak JV bagged the package KNPCC-11 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) in December 2023 at Rs. 762.50 crores with a 30-month deadline.

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The scope of this package covers the construction of twin tunnels between Agriculture Depot and Double Pullia Ramp, along with three underground stations.The stations have been mentioned below: 

Stations: Rawatpur, Kakadeo, Double Pullia

Brief Scope: Design and Construction of TBM Tunnel, Cut and Cover Tunnel, ramp after Double Pullia, ramps in Agriculture Depot for main line and depot connections and three underground metro stations (viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia) including Architectural finishes etc. on Corridor-2 of Kanpur MRTS Project at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. 

Also Read: TBM Gomati Achieves 2nd Breakthrough for Kanpur Metro Line-2 

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Jindal Steel Commissions One of India’s Largest Blast Furnaces at Angul, On Track to 12 MTPA Capacity

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Jindal Steel Commissions One of India’s Largest Blast Furnaces at Angul, On Track to 12 MTPA Capacity

ANGUL (Metro Rail News): Jindal Steel has marked a major milestone in India’s steelmaking industry by blowing in a 5 MTPA blast furnace. This achievement was realised with the commissioning of the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace – II. The ceremonial “blow-in” was led by Mr Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, firmly establishing Angul as the largest single-location steel facility in the country.

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The Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace, with a useful volume of 5,499 m2, ranks among the world’s largest and most advanced. It exemplifies Jindal Steel’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in the industry by combining scale with cutting-edge automation, a robust safety-first design, and enhanced sustainability.

“Commissioning the Bhagavati Subhadrika Blast Furnace at Angul is a proud moment for Jindal Steel and for India. By doubling Angul’s capacity to 12 MTPA, we are strengthening our global competitiveness and reaffirming our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Rooted in Odisha’s culture and powered by cutting-edge technology, this furnace represents our vision to unite tradition with innovation,” said Mr Naveen Jindal, Chairman, Jindal Steel.

This accomplishment gives fresh momentum to Jindal Steel’s long-term growth ambitions. Angul will now serve as the company’s central hub for future expansion. Planned developments include a dedicated port at Paradeep, a slurry pipeline and a coal pipe conveyor to enhance supply chain efficiency, the Shreebhoomi Power Plant, and new coke oven facilities. Together, these projects will establish Angul as the cornerstone of Jindal Steel’s global growth strategy.

About Jindal Steel

Jindal Steel is one of India’s foremost integrated steel producers, renowned for its scale, efficiency, and commitment to excellence. Operating on a robust mine-to-metal model, the Company leverages captive resources, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a global distribution network to deliver high-performance steel solutions. With an investment footprint exceeding USD 12 billion, Jindal Steel runs state-of-the-art facilities in Angul, Raigarh, and Patratu, and maintains strategic operations across India and Africa. Its diversified and future-ready product portfolio underpins core sectors such as infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing, powering progress through strength and sustainability.

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Telangana Government to Take Over the Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 

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Telangana Government to Take Over the Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): The Telangana government has formally agreed to take full control of Phase 1 of the Hyderabad Metro Rail, which can be seen as a setback for the world’s largest PPP in metro project. Under the agreement, the government will take on liabilities of around ₹13,000 crore and will pay Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) a settlement of ₹2,000 crore. 

This decision was finalized after discussions between Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and L&T Chairman and MD S.N. Subrahmanyan on 25 September. 

Hyderabad Metro Phase 1, currently operated by L&T’s subsidiary L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd., has been a persistent financial burden for the company. In its FY25 annual report, L&T reported a widened net loss of ₹626 crore from the project, alongside a 21% decline in operating and other income to ₹1,109 crore. 

The increasing losses and limited government support led L&T to formally express its intent to withdraw from the venture. Under the new arrangement, the state will take over the debt and provide L&T with a one-time payout for its equity exit.

Although Chief Minister Reddy encouraged L&T to contribute to Phase 2 of the metro, the company declined to participate as an equity partner, citing concerns over financial structuring. L&T Chairman and MD S.N. Subrahmanyan also refrained from committing to any agreement on cost-sharing or revenue models.

With the finalisation of handover, the Telangana government is now positioned to secure central clearance for the next phase. However, the absence of a private partner could alter the financing and execution approach for Hyderabad Metro’s Phase 2.

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Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Wins Architectural Finishing Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2 

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Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Wins Architectural Finishing Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2 

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited as the lowest bidder for the architectural finishing contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2. 

The Phase 2 of Kochi Metro consists of one metro corridor (Pink Line) which is currently under construction. The Pink Line of Kochi Metro spans 11.2 km from JLN Stadium to  Infopark II through 11 stations. 

KMRL floated this contract in 2025 with a completion deadline of 360 days. The technical bids were opened on 8 September 2025, revealing that two firms had participated. The technical evaluation took place on 23 September 2025, followed by the opening of financial bids for the technically qualified bidders on the same day. In the financial evaluation stage, Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company emerged as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values 

Firm Value 
Crescent Contractors Pvt. Ltd.₹ 55.2 Cr 
Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited₹ 45 Cr 

Contract Scope of Work: Architectural and finishing works including Block work, Plumbing and other interior works of Five elevated metro stations (Palarivattom Junction, Alinchuvadu, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala an Padamughal for Phase- II of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. 

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