DMRC & JICA Ink ₹ 4309.53 crore Loan for Delhi Metro Phase 4

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that they have received financial closure for the three remaining corridors of Delhi Metro Phase 4.

Inderlok – Indraprstha
Saket G Block – Lajpat Nagar
Rithala – Narela – Nathurpur

DMRC has achieved the financial closure through the signing of the first tranche of the loan agreement between the Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed the loan agreement of ₹ 4309.53 crores ( Equivalent to about 79,726 million Japanese Yen).

JICA has provided financial cooperation for the Delhi Metro project since its initial stages, impacting mass transportation in India’s national capital and surrounding areas.

Official Statement from JICA

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. TAKEUCHI Takuro, Chief Representative of JICA India, stated, “The rapid increase in urbanization and vehicle ownership in Delhi has led to severe traffic congestion and environmental challenges. The expansion of the Delhi Metro network is a critical step toward addressing these issues by providing a reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly mass transit solution. JICA remains committed to supporting India’s efforts in developing sustainable urban infrastructure, and this project will contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for Delhi’s residents.”

Future Projection

Following this development, the tendering process is expected to advance, leading to the initiation of construction activities.

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Godrej & Boyce Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd. has received LoA from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the architectural finishing contract of 3 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line which spans 23.622 km connecting Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

DMRC Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Architectural Finishing Works at three Underground stations namely Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony and Tughlakabad on Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS.

Contract Details

Godrej and Boyce Bid Value: ₹ 49.9 Cr
Contract Duration: 365 Days

Bidding Process

DMRC invited bids for this contract and received bids from 4 firms. Technical bids were opened on 11 February 2025 and technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 21 March 2025.

Financial Bids were opened on 21 March and financial evaluation happened on 2 April revealing that Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd. is the Lowest Bidder for the Contract.

Furthermore, financial bids were opened on 20 March and financial evaluation of bids took place on 27 March 2025 revealing that SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. is the lowest bidder for the contract.

Contracts Scope of Work

The scope of work under this contract includes the architectural finishing work of 3 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line.

Stations:

Maa Anandmayee Marg,
Tughlakabad Railway Colony
Tughlakabad

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Ashish Upadhyay Takes Charge as Global CEO of Sensonic

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Ashish Upadhyay, the new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sensonic

Mr. Ashish Upadhyay has taken charge as the new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Sensonic, a pioneer in fibre optic sensing for the rail industry.

About Mr. Ashish Upadhyay

Mr. Upadhyay possesses a distinctive and comprehensive background that integrates extensive expertise in core railway systems, signaling, infrastructure project management, and the increasingly vital domains of technology and cybersecurity.

Education Qualification

Mr. Upadhyay holds advanced degrees, including a Global MBA from HEC Paris and Tel Aviv University, an M.Tech in Engineering Physics, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Professional Journey of Mr. Ashish Upadhyay

Mr. Upadhyay joins Sensonic after serving as Director for the Asia Pacific region at Cylus, a global leader in rail cybersecurity. In this capacity, as well as in previous Country Director roles, he successfully scaled the business from its inception and played a pivotal role in promoting the adoption of advanced cybersecurity solutions to safeguard railway and metro systems across various key markets in Southeast Asia, including Australia, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.

Before his role at Cylus, Mr. Upadhyay spent over five years at Alstom, where he undertook increasingly senior roles, including Project ATC Leader and Product Owner for an innovative program that he established, which focused on artificial intelligence (AI), security, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Earlier in his career, he managed signaling and telecommunications projects for the national rail infrastructure at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) in India.

Official Statements by Mr. Ashish Upadhyay

“Rail networks worldwide are under increasing pressure to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Sensonic’s technology transforms existing fiber optic cables into intelligent, real-time monitoring systems – offering rail operators unprecedented visibility into their networks.”

“I look forward to working with our talented team to push the boundaries of what’s possible, leveraging AI and IoT to drive innovation and create intelligent, self-learning rail networks. Together, we will empower railway operators with the tools they need to enhance performance, prevent disruptions, and shape the future of rail transportation globally.”

About Sensonic

Sensonic is a leading provider of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solutions dedicated to the railway industry. By transforming standard fiber optic cables along the track into powerful distributed sensors, a multitude of insights are revealed, including monitoring of track condition, alerting of landslides and rockfalls, identifying security threats and more. This knowledge empowers railway owners and operators to optimise operations, ensure safety, and improve efficiency. Sensonic is shaping the future of railway intelligence, delivering insights that enable better railway decisions.

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SS.SS Construction Gets LoA for Architectural Finishing Contract of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. has received LoA from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the architectural finishing contract of 4 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line which spans 23.622 km connecting Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

DMRC Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Architectural Finishing Works at Four Underground stations namely Aerocity, Mahipalpur, Vasant Kunj and Kishangarh station on Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS.

Contract Details

Contract Amount: INR 67.73 Cr
Contract Date: 28 Mar 2025
Contract Duration: 730 days

Bidding Process

DMRC invited bids for this contract and 9 firms submitted bids for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 11 February 2025 to reveal that 9 firms have submitted for this work.

Technical Evaluation took place on 20 March 2025 revealing that Out of 9 firms, 2 prominent firms, Ghaziabad Mechfab Pvt. Ltd. and Premco Rail Engineers Limited bids were rejected in the technical evaluation stage.

Furthermore, financial bids were opened on 20 March and financial evaluation of bids took place on 27 March 2025 revealing that SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. is the lowest bidder for the contract.

Financial Bid Value

Bidder Name	Bid Value
SS.SS Constructions Pvt. Ltd	₹ 67.7 Cr
Quality Buildcon Private Limited	₹ 72.5 Cr
M/S B. Rai Construction Company	₹ 72.8 Cr
Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited	₹ 75.2 Cr
M/S Garg Builders	₹ 75.9 Cr
NS Associates Pvt Ltd	₹ 76.2 Cr
MIA Construction Pvt Ltd	₹ 76.5 Cr

Contracts Scope of Work

The awarded contractor will be responsible for the architectural finishing work of 4 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line.

Stations:

Aerocity
Mahipalpur
Vasant Kunj
Kishangarh station

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DMRC receives LoA for Chennai Metro Phase 2’s O&M Contract

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02/04/2025

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Chennai ( Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has received Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the operations & maintenance (O&M) contract worth Rs. 5870 crores for Chennai Metro Phase 2.

As per the Release, Thiru. M.A. Siddique, Managing Director of CMRL, handed over the LoA to Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC, on 2nd April 2025 in the presence of Thiru. S. Krishnamoorthy, Director (Finance) of CMRL, Dr. Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Operations & Services) of DMRC and other senior officials of CMRL and DMRC.

Bids submitted by Firms

Firm	Bid Value
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)	₹ 5870 Cr
Deutsche Bahn International Operational gmbh (DB IO)	₹ 7654.6 Cr

Bidding Process

In August 2024, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) floated tender for this contract. Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH (DB IO) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) submitted bids for the contract.

On 7 March 2025, Technical bids. Furthermore, the technical evaluation of the technically qualified bids took place on 10 March 2025.

ON 11 March 2025, the financial bid opened, announcing that DMRC is the lowest bidder for the operation & maintenance (O&M) contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2.

Contract Details

Contract Period: 4380 Days ( 12 Years approx)

Scope of Work: Selection of the “Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor for Chennai Metro Rail Phase II -Corridor-3 ((Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT-II Metro), Corridor- 4 (Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass) and Corridor-5 (Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur), including Maintenance Depots at Madhavaram, Poonamallee & Semmancheri”

Note: As per the Release, the term of the contract is twelve years from date of Commercial Operation Date of the last stage of Phase II, extendable by three years in case of satisfactory performance by DMRC.

About Chennai Metro Phase 2

The Central Government’s Cabinet approved the under-construction Chennai Metro Phase 2 in October 2024. The Chennai Metro Phase 2 spans 118.9 km consists of 3 new corridors.

Line	Route	Length (km)	No. of Stations
Corridor 3	Madhavaram to SIPCOT	45.4	49
Corridor 4	Light House to Poonamallee Bypass	26.1	28
Corridor 5	Madhavaram to Sholinganallur	44.6	48

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BEML Bags Rolling Stock Contract for Bangalore Metro Phase 2 (Reach 6)

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): BEML has received an additional contract valued at over ₹405 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). This contract encompasses the supply of seven additional metro trains, comprising a total of 42 cars, for the Reach 6 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2

Contract Details

This Additional contract is the part of contract 5 RS-DM, which was awarded to BEML in August 2023 at Rs. 3, 177 Crores.

Scope of Work: The contract includes the supply of 7 additional metro trains ( 42 Coaches) for the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2 (Reach 6).

Rolling Stock Contract 5 RS-DM

BEML secured Package 5 RS-DM from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation ( BMRCL ) in August 2023 at Rs. 3,177 Crores.

The contract included the supply of 53 Trainsets ( 318 Coaches) for the Bangalore Metro Phase 2, Phase 2A and Phase 2B.

Funding: As per the BMRCL, the contract would be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency ( JICA).

Train Fleet for Package 5 RS-DM

The addition of 7 new metro trains will bring the total number of trains from 53 (318 coaches) to 60 (360 coaches) for the rolling stock contract 5 RS-DM of Bangalore Metro.

About New Rolling Stocks

The new train sets supplied by BEML will consist of 6 coaches each. All coaches will be equipped with the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling System.

The new metro trains will incorporate advanced technological systems which will provide real-time station updates enhancing Passengers convenience.

IP-based Passenger Announcement (PA)
Passenger Information System (PIS)
Passenger Saloon Surveillance System (PSSS)
LCD-based Dynamic Route Map display and
electrically driven automatic doors synchronised with Platform Screen Doors

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Bids Invited for 2 Architectural Finishing Contracts of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

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01/04/2025

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has invited bids for 2 architectural finishing contracts for Bangalore Metro Phase 2B.

Contract 1

Tender Details

Opening Date	28 Mar 2025
Closing Date	12 May 2025
Estimated Cost of Work	INR 77.12 Crores
Completion Period of Work	16 Months
Pre-Bid Meeting	19.04.2025
Date of the opening of Tender (Technical Bid)	13.05.2025 at 4.30 PM
EMD	₹ 77,12,000

Scope of Work

Contract 1 includes the architectural finishing work for 5 elevated stations of Package 2 and one elevated station of Package 3 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B.

Stations

Hebbal
Kodigehalli
Jakkur Cross
Yelahanka
Bagalur Cross
Doddajala

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work: “Architectural Finishing and Public Health Engineering Works for 6 Elevated Stations viz, Hebbal, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross of Package-2 and Doddajala of Package-3, in Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project”

About Packages 2& 3

Package 2: In 2021, NCC Ltd. bagged the civil construction Package 2 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. The scope of work under this package includes the Construction of an 11.678 km viaduct and 5 stations from Hebal to Bagalur Cross.

Package 3: In 2021, NCC Ltd. bagged the civil construction Package 2 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B. The scope of work under this package includes the Construction of 15.011 km of viaduct and 2 stations at Bettahalasuru and Doddajala.

Contract 2

Tender Details

Opening Date	28 Mar 2025
Closing Date	12 May 2025
Estimated Cost of Work	INR 99.96 Crores
Completion Period of Work	16 Months
Pre-Bid Meeting	19.04.2025
Date of the opening of Tender (Technical Bid)	13.05.2025
EMD	₹ 99,96,000

Scope of Work

The contract 2 includes the architectural finishing work for 8 elevated stations of Package 1 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2B.

Stations

Kasturi Nagar
Horamavu
HRBR Layout
Kalyan Nagar
HBR Layout
Nagawara
Veeranna palya
Kempapura

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work:“ Architectural Finishing and Public Health Engineering Works for 8 Elevated Stations viz, Kasturi Nagar, Horamavu, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, HBR Layout, Nagawara, Veeranna palya, Kempapura of Package-1, in Phase 2B line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project”.

About Bangalore Metro Phase 2B

The Bangalore Metro Phase 2B is an under-construction “airport-link” section of the Blue Line, which spans 37 km from Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Devanahalli through 17 stations.

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TBM Parvati Starts Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2

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TBM Parvati Starts Tunneling on Kanpur Metro Line 2

Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Kanpur Metro progressed as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV deployed their third TBM, “Parvati”, under Package KNPCC-11 at Rawatpur Station of Line 2, which spans 8.38 km from Agriculture University to Barra-8.

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About TBM Parvati

TBM Parvati (S-840C) is a Ø6.5m refurbished Herrenknecht mixed-shield Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machine. TBM Parvati is the 7th TBM commissioned to construct underground tunnels of the Kanpur Metro Phase 1 Project.

TBM Parvati is the third TBM deployed for Package KNPCC-11 after TBM Gomati (S-1408A) and Saraswati (S-839C). TBM Saraswati recently started tunneling for Package KNPCC-11.

For its first assignment, TBM Parvati will construct a 750 m tunnel for the upline from Rawtapur to Kakedeo.

TBM Saraswati will only excavate and build one tunnel (Rawatpur – Agriculture Ramp), while on the other hand, TBM Paravati will build two tunnels.

For its second Assignment, the TBM Parvati will be dragged towards Kakadeo’s Station box and will construct a 700 m tunnel towards Double Pullia.

Package KNPCCC-11

KPIL – Gulermak JV bagged Package KNPCC-11 from Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) in December 2023 at Rs. 762.50 crore and a 30-month deadline.

The awarded contract will be responsible for the construction of twin tunnels for Line 2’s underground section, which spans 4.08 km between the Agricultural depot and Double Pulia ramp. Additionally, the package also includes the construction of 3 underground stations.

Stations:

Rawatpur
Kakadeo
Double Pullia

Recent Development on the Kanpur Metro Project

Recently, the CMRS inspection was conducted on the Kanpur Metro Line 1 stretch from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central Station to start the passenger services operations.

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Rt. Vision Technologies Bags PSD Maintenance Contract For Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line

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27/03/2025

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Delhi ( Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has awarded RT. Vision Technologies P. Ltd. contract for comprehensive annual maintenance of Platform Screen Door ( PSD) systems for 3 years for Delhi Metro Line 2 (Yellow Line). The Yellow Line of Delhi Metro spans 47.2 km from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre in Gurugram through 37 stations

Contract Details

Rt. Vision Technologies P. Ltd Bid Value: ₹ 12.7 Crores

Contract Amount: INR 15.09 Crores

Contract Period: 1080 days

Brief Scope of Work: Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) of Platform Screen Door (PSD) System installed on Line-2 for 03 years.

Bidding Process

The technical bids for this contract were opened on 22 November 2024, revealing that 4 firms submitted bids for the contract. Furthermore, the Technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 26 December 2024.

In the process, the bids of two firms, MCML Projects Private Limited and Technocrats Kohlhauer Infrastructure Private Limited, were rejected.

On 26 December 2024, financial bids were opened, and on 24 March 2025, financial evaluation took place, revealing that Rt. Vision Technologies P. Ltd is the lowest bidder for the contract.

Recent Update on Line 2 ( Yellow Line )

Recently, Mr Tokhan Sahu, Minister of MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ), approved the Yellow Line extension between Samaypur Badli and Sonipat via Nathupur.

Mr Tokhan Sahu confirmed the approval of Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line Expansion through a written statement to the Lok Sabha.

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BMRCL & Embassy REIT Inks MoU for Bangalore Metro’s Kadubeesanahalli Station Construction

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26/03/2025

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BMRCL) and Embassy REIT have signed a contract to construct the Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station of the ORR line.

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and Embassy Office Parks REIT ( Embassy REIT) have signed a contract to construct the Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station of the ORR line. The ORR Line (Blue Line) of Bangalore Metro Phase 2A spans 17 km from Central Silkboard to KR Puram through 16 stations.

About Kadubeesanahalli station of Bangalore Metro Phase 2A

Funding: The construction of the new Kadubeesanahalli metro station will be funded by Vikas Telecom Private Limited (VTPL), which is part of Embassy REIT, through a Rs. 100 Crore investment.

As per the release, BMRCL will be offering the Naming Rights of Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station along with advertisement, commercial space and direct connectivity for a period of 30 years.

The new station will be named ‘Embassy TechVillage Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station’.

Official Statement from BMRCL MD

Mr. M. Maheshwar Rao, Managing Director, BMRCL, said, “We are extremely happy that Embassy REIT has come forward with their support for sustainable urban development and urban transport. The ORR corridor is an important mobility route in Bengaluru, connecting key commercial hubs, office parks, and residential areas. Such partnerships are instrumental in accelerating Infrastructure growth, and we look forward to working together to build a more accessible and sustainable metro network for the city.”

Official Statement from Embassy REIT’s CEO

Mr. Ritwik Bhattacharjee, CEO of Embassy REIT, mentioned, “We are delighted to partner with BMRCL for the development of the Metro Station at Kadubeesanahalli on ORR., At Embassy REIT, we remain committed to enhancing Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure through strategic, long-term investments in mobility solutions. This metro project will help in easing traffic congestion and promoting greater use of public transportation.

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