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Pune Metro Phase 2 Expansion Receives Approval from Union Cabinet

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Pune Metro Phase 2 Expansion Receives Approval from Union Cabinet

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the expansion of the Pune Metro Rail Project under Phase 2. The approved project includes the construction of Line 4 and an associated Spur Line 4A. 

The approved Line 4 spans 25.52 km connecting Kharadi to Khadakwasla via Hadapsar and Swargate through 22 elevated stations. Spur Line 4A will cover an additional 6.12 kilometres between Nal Stop and Warje-Manik Baug, featuring six elevated stations. Collectively, the two corridors will extend 31.64 kilometres and comprise 28 stations.

Funding for the project will be collaboratively provided by the Government of India, the Maharashtra state government, and various bilateral and multilateral funding agencies. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) will oversee the entire implementation, including all civil, electrical, mechanical, and systems-related work.

The sanctioned project carries an estimated cost of INR 9,857.85 crore (approximately USD 1.1 billion) and has a planned construction timeline of five years following approval.

This expansion will link the eastern, central, and western zones of Pune, integrating key residential and commercial hubs. It aims to offer commuters more reliable travel options while enhancing connectivity across the city’s primary growth corridors.

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UPMRC Plans to Expand Metro Network to 1,575 km by 2047

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UPMRC Plans to Expand Metro Network to 1,575 km by 2047

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has announced an ambitious plan to develop a massive 1,575 km  metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047. The comprehensive blueprint was unveiled by UPMRC Managing Director Sushil Kumar during the “Viksit Uttar Pradesh for Viksit Bharat@2047” seminar.

The initial phase focuses on expanding metro systems in the state’s three established metro cities, with 225 km planned for Lucknow, 200 km for Kanpur, and 100 km for Agra. 

Beyond these, the plan proposes 150 km networks for Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj each. Key districts including Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Meerut are slated to have 50 km metro networks.

Approximately 790 km of this metro infrastructure is targeted for completion by 2035. Kumar emphasized the financial viability of the project, stating that the state government’s annual contribution for the initial 525 km expansion would be Rs 1,040 crore.

 He also highlighted UPMRC’s strong operational track record, noting their existing metro systems are already benchmarks for efficiency and performance.

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Bangalore Metro: BMRCL MD Inspects Baiyappanahalli Depot Remodeling Works

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Bangalore Metro: BMRCL MD Inspects Baiyappanahalli Depot Remodeling Works

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro progressed as Dr. J. Ravishankar, IAS, Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) inspected the ongoing Baiyappanahalli Depot remodeling works on 28th November 2025.

Accompanied by Directors, the Executive Director, and other Senior Officials, Dr. J. Ravishankar reviewed the civil works at the Stabling Bay line and Entry Deck Structures for the upcoming Phase-2A Project. While commending the progress, the MD directed the engineering teams to maintain steady progress and meet the established deadlines.

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In September 2016, the government announced the development of a new 18-kilometre corridor called the Blue Line, connecting Silk Board to K.R. Puram. This corridor is included in the project as part of Phase 2A.

BMRCL prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed corridor and submitted it to the state government on October 28, 2016. The State Cabinet approved Phase 2A on March 1, 2017, followed by the Central Government’s cabinet approval in April 2021.

The estimated cost for Bangalore Metro Phase 2A is ₹5,227.35 crore. The project is financially supported by various international funding agencies, as well as the central and state governments.

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Approves 2 New Railway Projects 

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Approves 2 New Railway Projects 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major railway projects worth approximately Rs 2,781 crore.

The approved projects are:

  • Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha) to Kanalus Doubling (141 km)
  • Badlapur to Karjat 3rd and 4th line expansion (32 km)

These initiatives are part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder engagement. Together, these projects will boost seamless movement of people, goods, and services.

Spanning four districts across Maharashtra and Gujarat, the projects will add around 224 km to the Indian Railways network. The multi-tracking work will improve connectivity to approximately 585 villages with a combined population of about 32 lakh.

The doubling of the Kanalus to Okha line will strengthen access to the Dwarkadhish temple, a major pilgrimage center, promoting comprehensive development in the Saurashtra region. Meanwhile, the Badlapur to Karjat expansion, part of the Mumbai suburban corridor, will enhance suburban connectivity and accommodate growing passenger demand, also improving links to Southern India.

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Chennai Metro Phase 2 Achieves Milestone with TBM Breakthrough & TBM Launch at Kolathur Metro Station 

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Chennai Metro Phase 2 Achieves Milestone with TBM Breakthrough & TBM Launch at Kolathur Metro Station 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Project progressed as for the first time in India, a TBM breakthrough and a TBM launch have occurred at the same station- Kolathur Metro Station. This development was recorded under Package UG-06 of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 5. The Corridor 5 of Chennai Metro Phase 2 spans 47 km from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur.

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Thiru. T. Archunan, IRSE, Director Projects of CMRL, Thiru. T. Livingstone Eliazer, CGM (PP&D), Thiru. Karthikeyan M, JGM, along with officials from Tata Projects Ltd. including Thiru. K. Ramesh (Project Director), Thiru. Natthapong Katkaew (Project Manager), and General Consultant representatives Thiru. Tony Burchell (Team Leader) & Thiru. Udayakumar A (Chief Resident Engineer), and other senior officials and team members from CMRL, Tata Projects Ltd., and the General Consultants were present during the event.

TBM S97 “Mullai,” successfully achieved a breakthrough from Kolathur Ramp to Kolathur Station. The tunnel drive, which began on 23rd May 2025, covered a bored tunnel length of 246 meters. Key challenges during this operation included a very low overburden of just 1.8 meters, a steep gradient of -3.8%, and the need for extensive ground protection in a densely trafficked area.

Simultaneously, – TBM S120 “Kurinji” was launched from Kolathur Station towards Srinivasa Nagar. This tunnel drive, spanning 1060 meters between Kolathur and Srinivasa Nagar stations, passes through Grade-4 and Grade-5 rocky strata and includes a sharp 230-meter curve.

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DMRC Completes Tunneling Work Under Red Line at Pulbangash

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DMRC Completes Tunneling Work Under Red Line at Pulbangash

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has achieved a remarkable engineering milestone in its Phase 4 expansion by successfully constructing an underground tunnel beneath the existing Red Line at Pulbangash. This tunnel is part of the Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg extension on the Magenta Line.

This tunnelling work between the Pulbangash and Sadar Bazar stations was especially challenging, as trains on the busy Red Line above were not halted for even a single day, even as the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) carefully constructed the tunnel below the elevated viaduct on which trains were operational.

Moreover, the Red Line viaduct here stands on open foundations with a balanced cantilever span. Tunnelling beneath such a structure required extraordinary engineering precautions to ensure its safety. 

A number of measures were taken by DMRC’s engineers to achieve this feat. A detailed strategy was adopted to strengthen the area around the pier of the Red Line. A grouting programme called TAM (Tube-a-Manchette) was implemented. As per this technology, 180 TAM boreholes were arranged around the pier. After that, high-strength cement grouting was done to stabilise the soil, fill the voids and in the process, increase the load-bearing capacity. In addition, it was also ensured that all possibilities of settlement of soil during tunnelling were eliminated.  

The construction of the downline tunnel on this section has now been completed. Work on the up-line tunnel is in progress with the same level of precautions and monitoring.  This was an extremely critical construction work since the Red Line, on average, carries about seven lakh passengers every day. Any disruption to the movement of trains on this line would have caused tremendous inconvenience to the people.

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Johnson Lifts Wins Elevator Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2

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Johnson Lifts Wins Elevator Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2

KOCHI (Metro Rail News): The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced Johnson Lifts Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the elevator contract of Kochi Metro Phase 2 Project. 

KMRL invited bids for this contract with a 730 days deadline.Technical bids were opened on 29 September 2025 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract and the technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 27 Nov 2025. On the same day, financial bids were opened revealing that Johnson Lifts is the lowest bidder for the contract and the firm received LoA from Maha-Metro. 

Financial Bid Values  

FirmBid Value 
Johnson Lifts Private Limited₹ 17.4 Cr
Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited₹ 19.7 Cr

Contract Scope of Work: Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Heavy Duty Machine Room Less Elevators For Phase II of The Kochi Metro Rail Project.

The Phase 2 of Kochi Metro consists of one metro corridor (Pink Line) which spans 11.2 km from JLN Stadium to Infopark covering 11 stations.

Recently, KMRL also announced Schindler India Private Limited as lowest bidder for the escalator contract of the Kochi Metro Phase 2.

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: Fujitec India Receives LoA for Escalator Contract of Line 5 

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Chennai Metro Phase 2: Fujitec India Receives LoA for Escalator Contract of Line 5 

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Fujitec India has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL)  for the escalator contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 5. 

CMRL invited bids for the contract with a 1940 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 6 Nov 2024 revealing that only one firm had submitted for the contract. The technical evaluation of the bid took place on 22 May 2025.

The financial bids for the contract were opened on 23 May 2025 and the financial evaluation of the bid occurred on 27 November 2025. After the financial evaluation round Fujitec India was declared as the lowest bidder and received  LoA for the contract. 

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Fujitec India Bid Value: ₹ 147.3 Cr 

Contract Scope of Work:  Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Heavy-Duty Escalators for CMRL Phase II – Corridor 5 (From Madhavaram Depot Metro to Koyambedu Metro stations) 

The Phase 2 of Chennai Metro spans  118.9 km and consists of three new metro corridors.

Line Route Elevated Length Underground Length Total Length 
Line 3 ( Purple Line) Madhavaram – SIPCOT 219.1 km 26.7 km 45.8 km 
Line 4 (Orange Line) Light House – Poonamallee Bus Depot16 km 10.1 km 26.1 km 
Line 5 (Red Line) Madhavaram – Sholinganallur41.2 km 5.8 km 47 km 

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Rahee Infratech Receives LoA for Track Contract of Nagpur Metro Phase 2 

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Rahee Infratech Receives LoA for Track Contract of Nagpur Metro Phase 2 

NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Rahee Infratech Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the track contract of Nagpur Metro Phase 2.

Maha-Metro invited bids for this contract with a 913 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 1 Nov 2024 announcing that 2 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the submitted bids occurred on 20 Jan 2025. 

Financial bids for the contract were opened on 27 Jan 2025 and financial evaluation of the bids occurred on 20 March 2025. During the financial evaluation round Rahee Infratech was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and on 25 Nov, the firm received LoA for the contract. 

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Financial Bid Values 

FirmBid Value 
Rahee Infratech Limited₹ 174.1 Cr
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited₹ 217.4 Cr

Contract Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballasted/ Ballast-less track in At Grade section of Reach 1A and elevated viaduct of Reach 2A & Reach 4A of NMRP Phase-2 including supply of 1080Grade HH Rails, track fastenings, 1 in 9 R300 Ballasted/Ballastless turnouts & Derailing switches and other miscellaneous works. 

The under-construction Phase 2 of Nagpur Metro spans 43.8 km. The Nagpur Metro Phase 2 extends the two existing 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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Fujitec India Receives LoA for Escalator Contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Fujitec India Receives LoA for Escalator Contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Fujitec India has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL)  for the escalator contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 3. 

CMRL invited bids for this contract with a 2070 days deadline. Technical bids were opened on 6 Nov 2024 announcing that only one firm had submitted bids for the contract. Technical evaluation of the bid occurred on 5 June 2025. On 6 June 2025 financial bids were opened for the bid and financial evaluation of the bids took place on 27 November. During the financial evaluation round Fujitec India was declared as the lowest bidder for the contract and received LoA for the contract from CMRL. 

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Fujitec India Bid Value: ₹ 453.6 Cr

Contract Scope of Work: Design Manufacture Supply Installation Testing and Commissioning of Heavy Duty Escalators and Travelators for CMRL Phase II Corridor 3 (From Madhavaram Milk Colony Metro to Sholinganallur Metro stations). 

The Phase 2 of Chennai Metro spans  118.9 km and consists of three new metro corridors.

Line Route Elevated Length Underground Length Total Length 
Line 3 ( Purple Line) Madhavaram – SIPCOT 219.1 km 26.7 km 45.8 km 
Line 4 (Orange Line) Light House – Poonamallee Bus Depot16 km 10.1 km 26.1 km 
Line 5 (Red Line) Madhavaram – Sholinganallur41.2 km 5.8 km 47 km 

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