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Railway Minister Launches 2 New MEMU Services Between Delhi and Shamli

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Railway Minister Launches 2 New MEMU Services Between Delhi and Shamli

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train services running between Delhi and Shamli from Badaut railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The trains will run on the Delhi Junction-Shamli-Delhi Junction and Delhi Shahdara-Shamli-Delhi Shahdara routes.

These trains will serve students, daily commuters, farmers, and professionals, improving regional connectivity and boosting the local economy. Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the services.

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Vaishnaw addressed the large gathering, saying , “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways is consistently working to improve passenger services. These two new MEMU train services will greatly benefit daily passengers, students, farmers and professionals across this region.” as reported by ET Infra. 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  also mentioned that the Indian Railways is redeveloping Shamli railway station into a modern, world-class facility with an investment of Rs 25 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Shamli-Baghpat region, Vaishnaw said.

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Since 2014, Uttar Pradesh has added 5,272 km of new railway tracks, equivalent to the entire rail network of Switzerland, Vaishnaw highlighted. The state has fully electrified its railway lines and built 1,460 flyovers and road underbridges to improve traffic flow.

Vaishnaw also noted that Uttar Pradesh currently operates 34 Vande Bharat Express and 26 Amrit Bharat Express train services, demonstrating the state’s rapid railway expansion. 

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Railway Ministry Approves Installation of Kavach on East Central Railway’s Key Routes

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Railway Ministry Approves Installation of Kavach on East Central Railway’s Key Routes

The Ministry of Railways has approved a major safety enhancement project to install the indigenous ‘Kavach’ Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on crucial sections of the East Central Railway (ECR), including the DDU-Patna-Jhajha mainline. The initiative aims to substantially reduce collision risks and improve train operation safety.

The project has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 1,822 crore. ECR’s chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra mentioned that The approval has been granted under the “umbrella safety on tracks” scheme which focuses on modernizing and strengthening India’s railway safety infrastructure and about 2,200km within ECR’s jurisdiction will come under the coverage of the “kavach” system,

For the fiscal year 2024-25, Indian Railways has allocated a total budget of Rs 27,693 crore towards various safety-related works nationwide, underscoring its commitment to deploying advanced technologies and upgrading infrastructure to protect passengers.

As per the Railway officials, the Kavach project will be implemented in phases. Tenders for the work are expected to be announced soon, with installation starting within this fiscal year. The railways have already successfully installed Kavach on the 417-kilometer stretch between DDU and Gaya-Pradhankhunta Junction on the Grand Chord route within the ECR.

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Indian Railways Prepares DPR of 164km Rail Link to Boost Connectivity in Kashmir Valley

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Indian Railways Prepares DPR of 164km Rail Link to Boost Connectivity in Kashmir Valley

Following the successful commissioning of the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Indian Railways is now focused on further enhancing rail connectivity within the Kashmir Valley. The Ministry of Railways has prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new 164 km railway line which aims at connecting more parts of the Union Territory to the national rail network.

The proposed projects are : 

  • Baramulla-Uri new line (46 Km) 
  • Banihal – Baramulla doubling (118 Km) 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in the Rajya Sabha on December 5 that “To further extend the rail connectivity in Kashmir region, survey of Baramulla-Uri new line (46 Km) and Banihal – Baramulla doubling (118 Km) has been completed and Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared”.

The national transporter has completed the survey and prepared the DPR to enhance and expand rail connectivity in the Kashmir region. The project’s approval now requires consultations with various stakeholders, including state governments.

After the preparation of the DPR, project sanctioning involves consultations with multiple stakeholders, including State Governments, and obtaining necessary approvals such as appraisal by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Finance. Since project sanctioning is an ongoing and dynamic process, the exact timelines vary depending on the reviews and approvals from these stakeholders.

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Noida Metro: Ayesa India Wins DDC Contract of Aqua Line Expansion

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Noida Metro: Ayesa India Wins DDC Contract of Aqua Line Expansion

NOIDA (Metro Rail News): Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) has announced Ayesa India Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the DDC contract of Aqua Line extension. The contract involves providing DDC service for Civil, Architectural and E&M works among others.

NMRCL invited bids for the contract with 1825 days. Technical bids were opened on October 3 revealing that three firms had submitted bids for the contract.. The technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on December 5 and on the same day the financial bids were opened. Following the financial evaluation, Ayesa India was announced as the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Values 

Firms Bid Value 
Ayesa India Private Limited₹ 17.1 Cr
Aeom India Private Limited₹ 19.5 Cr
Systra Mva Consulting (India) Private Limited₹ 24.2 Cr 

Scope of Work: Detail Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E&M works including Traction works for Elevated Sections of Extension Projects of Aqua Line from Noida Sec-51 to Knowledge Park-V, Noida Sec-142 to Botanical Garden & Depot Station to Boraki including augmentation of existing depot and RSS works (31.595 km).

Currently, the Aqua Line of Noida Metro spans 29.707 km from Noida Sector-51 in Noida to the depot station in Greater Noida. 

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GMRCL Invites Bids for Geotechnical Work of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A & 2B

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GMRCL Invites Bids for Geotechnical Work of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A & 2B

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) has invited bids for the carrying out the Geotechnical Investigation Work of Phase 2A & Phase 2B of Ahmedabad Metro Project. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date2 Dec 2025
Closing Date17 Dec 2025
EMD₹ 2,14,000
Tender Id248504
Tender NoGMRC/GEOTECH/PH-2

Contract Scope of Work: Engagement Of Agency For Geotechnical Investigation Work Of Proposed Airport Line (6.032 Km Elevated Viaduct & Underground And 5 Nos. Stations, Phase -2a) And Gift City Extension Line (3.33 Km Elevated Viaduct And 3 Nos. Stations, Phase -2b) Of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, Phase – 2.

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A will cover a route from Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, spanning a length of 6 km. The project is estimated to cost ₹1,800 Crore and will include 4 stations along the route.

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2B focuses on internal connectivity within GIFT City. The proposed route covers a length of 10 km and includes 3 stations. Construction will initially concentrate on the first 3.3-kilometre stretch of this alignment, with an estimated cost of ₹900 crore.

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Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Receives LoA for Track Work Contract of Delhi Metro Phase 4 Corridors

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Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Receives LoA for Track Work Contract of Delhi Metro Phase 4 Corridors

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Private Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) for the track work contract, which involves the supply of UIC-60 turnouts, scissors crossovers, and other essential track components required for various corridors under the Delhi Metro Phase-IV project.

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DMRC invited bids for this contract with a 730 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 21October 2025 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 27 Nov 2025. Financial bids were opened on the same day and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 4 Dec 2025. During the financial evaluation round one firm bid was rejected and Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the contract from DMRC. 

Financial Bid Value 

Firms Bid Value 
Vossloh Cogifer Turnouts India Private Limited₹ 23.9 Cr
Voestalpine Vae Vkn India Pvt. Ltd.₹ 26 Cr 

Contract’s Scope of Work: Manufacturing & Supply of Standard Gauge/ Broad Gauge UIC-60 Turnouts & Scissors Cross Over and Check rails for Ballasted/Ballastless Track of Line-11 including balance requirements of Line-03 (Yamuna Bank Depot), Line-08 Extn. & Line-10 of Delhi Metro Phase-IV Corridors.

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RVNL Bags Rs.145.35 Cr Contract from Southern Railway

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RVNL Bags Rs.145.35 Cr Contract from Southern Railway

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) has received a Letter of Acceptance from Southern Railway for executing a traction power project in the JolarpettaiSalem section of the Salem Division. The contract includes establishing traction substations, power quality systems, and associated control and monitoring infrastructure.

Contract Value: Rs.145.35 Cr 

Contract Duration: 540 days

Contract Scope of Work: The scope includes design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of Scott-connected traction substations, power quality equipment, switching posts, a 2×25 kV feeding system, and SCADA and automatic fault locator systems in the JolarpettaiSalem section of the Salem Division.

Recently, North Eastern Railway also declared Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as the lowest bidder for upgrading the existing overhead equipment (OHE) system in Lucknow division.

The contract includes the design, supply, erection, testing & commissioning of OHE modification and feeder wire work of 2×25 kV traction system for capacity upgradation of UTR-MWP section (184 RKM/368 TKM) in Lucknow division of Northern Railway,” 

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Central Clears DPR Surveys for New Railway Links in Andhra Pradesh

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Central Clears DPR Surveys for New Railway Links in Andhra Pradesh

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in Lok Sabha that surveys have been sanctioned to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for several new railway lines which aim to improve connectivity in Andhra Pradesh region.

The approved new routes include:

  • Machilipatnam to Narsapur (74 km)
  • Repalle to Bapatla (46 km)
  • Gudur and Vijayawada (4th line measuring 293 km),
  • Vijayawada bypass (Indupalli-Duggirala – 49 km)

Additionally, a survey has been approved for a proposed 45.3-km railway line between Machilipatnam and Repalle to offer a more direct and shorter link between these towns. The Ministry of Railways has confirmed movement on the long-pending railway link between Machilipatnam and Repalle in Andhra Pradesh. Residents of Diviseema and Avanigadda have been seeking this connection for many years. Surveys have now been approved to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The update was shared in the Lok Sabha by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in response to a question from Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Balashow.

Addressing a question from Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Balashowry, Minister Vaishnaw mentioned that “The survey is underway for the sake of preparation of a DPR,”

The Union Minister said Machilipatnam and Repalle were already connected via Vijayawada Junction on the existing railway network, and the doubling of Machilipatnam-Gudivada-Vijayawada line had been completed recently, and it would improve the connectivity to Machilipatnam port. As reported by The Hindu.

Mr. Vaishnaw stated that as of April 1, 2025, a total of 39 projects, comprising 12 new railway lines and 27 doubling works,covering 4,498 km across Andhra Pradesh have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹70,231 crore. Out of these, 1,179 km of track has been commissioned, with ₹28,039 crore spent up to March 2025.

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Bids Invited for Geotechnical Work of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 Expansion

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Bids Invited for Geotechnical Work of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 Expansion

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRL) has invited bids for the engagement of the agency for geotechnical investigation work for extension of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date3 Dec 2025
Closing Date18 Dec 2025
Tender IdN-06da49d5-4540-48df-99e6-9d11cdd33ae0
Tender NoGMRC/GEOTECH/Ph-1/2025

Phase 1 of the Ahmedabad Metro currently features two operational corridors covering a combined length of 39.26 km. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this phase was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in February 2014, and the project received approval from the central government on October 18, 2014, with an estimated cost of Rs. 10,773 crore.

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

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BEML Ltd Secures Additional ₹414 Cr Order from BMRCL for Six More Driverless Metro Trainsets

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BEML Ltd Secures Additional ₹414 Cr Order from BMRCL for Six More Driverless Metro Trainsets

BEML Limited, a leading multi-sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has secured an additional order worth ₹414 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Under this expansion, BEML will supply six more driverless metro trainsets (36 cars) for the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase 2 (Reach 5), increasing the total order from 60 trainsets (360 cars) to 66 trainsets (396 cars).

The new trainsets will seamlessly interface with the Siemens signaling system and will operate on the Yellow Line corridor, further enhancing the capacity and efficiency of Bengaluru’s evolving urban mobility network. The BMRCL Management has once again placed its trust in BEML, recognizing the company’s proven capabilities in delivering dependable and future-ready mobility solutions for the city.

Designed and developed entirely at BEML’s advanced engineering facilities in Bengaluru, the state-of-the-art driverless trainsets feature a robust six-car configuration made from high-tensile Austenitic stainless steel, offering superior structural strength, safety, and durability. Each car is equipped with two roof-mounted saloon air-conditioners, ensuring optimal comfort and a modern travel experience for passengers.

This latest order is an extension of Contract 5RS-DM, originally awarded to BEML in August 2023 after competitive global bidding. The base contract, valued at approximately ₹3,177 crore, includes the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive maintenance of the metro trainsets for up to 15 years.

Shri Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director, BEML Limited, said: “We are pleased to receive this repeat order from BMRCL, reinforcing our deep partnership and the trust placed in BEML’s technological and engineering capabilities. These additional trainsets will significantly expand the operational capacity of Bengaluru Metro and support the city’s fast-growing mobility needs. BEML remains committed to delivering world-class, energy-efficient, and reliable metro solutions for India’s urban transit systems.”

This follows an earlier order placed by BMRCL in March 2025, valued at approximately ₹405 crore, for 42 additional metro cars for Reach 6, which increased that contract’s scope from 53 trainsets (318 cars) to 69 trainsets (360 cars).

As the largest rolling stock supplier to BMRCL, BEML continues to play a central role in strengthening Bengaluru’s mass transit ecosystem. The upcoming trainsets will integrate advanced technologies, including IP-based Passenger Announcement and Passenger Information Systems, a Passenger Saloon Surveillance System (PSSS) for enhanced onboard security, LCD-based Dynamic Route Maps, and electrically operated automatic doors synchronized with Platform Screen Doors to ensure greater safety and operational efficiency. With this expanded order, BEML further reinforces its leadership in indigenous metro manufacturing and its commitment to shaping India’s next-generation urban mobility landscape.

About BEML Limited

BEML Limited, a leading multi-technology ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence, plays a pivotal role in serving India’s core sectors, including Defence, Rail, Mining, and Construction, by offering world-class products. BEML operates in three verticals: Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro. It has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), Mysore, and Palakkad, with a strong R&D infrastructure and a nationwide sales and service network. With a legacy spanning six decades, BEML is a committed player in manufacturing earthmoving, transportation, and construction equipment, driving excellence and innovation.

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