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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Bids Invited for Conducting Independent Safety Assessment 

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Bids Invited for Conducting Independent Safety Assessment 

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited ( NHSRCL) has floated a tender for the selection of a Consultant for the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) of the complete Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date2 Jun 2025
Closing Date12 Aug 2025
Tender Id2025_NHSRC_237274_1
Tender NoNHSRCL/CO/OS/ISA/2025/09
EMD Amount1,38,50,000
Bid Submission Start Date23-Jul-2025
Bid Opening Date13-Aug-2025 
Bid Submission End Date12-Aug-2025 

Contract Details 

Contract Duration: 2558 Days 

Contracts Scope of Work: Selection of Consultant for Independent Safety Assessment (isa) of Mumbai-ahmedabad High Speed Rail ( MAHSR) Project

Recent Developments on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

Recently, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project progressed with the commencement of casting the first slab at the Virar Bullet Train station. 

Additionally, the first Shinkansen bullet train of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project entered the trial phase in Japan.

About the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

The Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is an under-construction high-speed rail line that spans 508 km from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, covering 12 stations. 

Out of 12 stations planned for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, 8 stations are located in Gujarat, while the remaining 4 stations are located in Maharashtra. 

Stations: Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati

PM Modi to Inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge & Anji Khad Bridge on 6th June 

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PM Modi to Inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge & Anji Khad Bridge on 6th June 

On June 6, 2025, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge, recognised as the world’s highest railway bridge, along with India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge. 

About Chenab Rail Bridge 

The Chenab Bridge represents a major infrastructure advancement undertaken by Indian Railways. 

It is distinguished as the world’s highest railway arch bridge, standing at an elevation of 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River.

This impressive structure exceeds the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris by 35 meters. 

The Chenab Bridge is an integral part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL).

About Anji Khad Bridge

The Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, spans the Anji River and is also part of the ambitious USBRL project. 

This bridge aims to provide uninterrupted rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, specifically within the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line. 

The bridge reaches a height of 331 meters above the riverbed and extends 725 meters in length, supported by 96 high-tensile cables. 

The total length of cable strand utilised in the construction of this bridge amounts to an impressive 653 kilometres.

PM Modi to Launch First Vande Bharat Train for Kashmir 

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch the Vande Bharat Train Services on the Katra-Srinagar route during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Slab casting started for the Virar Station

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Slab casting started for the Virar Station

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project progressed as the Casting of the first slab started at the Virar Bullet Train station. There will be 9 such slabs at this level, which will form the base for track laying works at the station. 

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The Virar Bullet Train station will have two levels with a total length of 425 meters.

  • Concourse level 
  • Rail level  

The first slab cast at the Virar Bullet Train station is 50 meters in length and 35.32 meters in width. The slab has a thickness of approximately. 300 mm, utilising 1555 cubic meters of concrete.

Recent Train Trials for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

Recently, the first Shinkansen bullet train of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project entered the trial phase in Japan. As part of the Indo-Japanese collaboration, Japan will provide two Shinkansen train sets—one from the E5 series and one from the E3 series—for initial inspection and performance testing. 

About the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project 

The Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is an under-construction high-speed rail line that spans 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad through 12 stations. 

Out of 12 stations planned for MAHSR, 4 stations are located in Maharashtra, while the remaining  8 stations are located in Gujarat. 

Kolkata Metro: Bids Invited For Electrification Contract of North-South Corridor

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Kolkata Metro: Bids Invited For Electrification Contract of North-South Corridor

Kolkata ( Metro Rail News): Metro Railway Kolkata has issued a tender for the electrification contract of the North-South Corridor of Kolkata Metro ( Phase 3). 

Tender Details 

Tender IdELM_142_ALRL_P3_D-19-5-25-METRO-KOL-HQ-ELECTRICAL/METRO RAILWAY
Tender NoELM_142_ALRL_P3_D-19-5-25
EMD₹ 23,10,400
Bidding Start Date 15/07/2025 
Tender Closing Date29/07/2025
Pre-Bid Conference Date19/06/2025

Contract Details 

Contract Value: Rs 43 Crores ( Approx) 

Contract Duration: 24 Months 

Brief Scope of Work: Provision of High Conductivity Aluminium Third Rail in the Elevated Section of North-South Corridor of Metro Railway, Kolkata (Phase III).

Further Updates 

Recently, Metro Railway Kolkata also issued a tender for the Deployment of the KAVACH system on the Kolkata Metro Yellow Line’s 7.03  km stretch between Noapara and Jai Hind metro stations.

PM Modi to Launch First Vande Bharat Train for Kashmir on 6 June

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PM Modi to Launch First Vande Bharat Train for Kashmir on 6 June

The Vande Bharat Trains are set to enter the Kashmir region as the Prime Minister of India will launch the Vande Bharat Train Services on the Katra-Srinagar route on 6 June 2025. This development will connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will launch the 2 Vande Bharat Trains with one operating between Katra and Srinagar and the other servicing the route from Srinagar to Katra. Currently, railway services are in operation between Baramulla, Srinagar, and Sangaldan within the Kashmir Valley. With the recent connectivity established between Sangaldan and Katra via train services, it is now possible to facilitate train travel between Jammu and Kashmir.

Delay in the Inauguration 

The initial plan was to inaugurate the 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on April 19. However, the ceremony was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the attack in Pahalgam on April 22 necessitated further delays in the inauguration.

Vande Bharat Trains to Pass Through Engineering Marvels

The Vande Bharat trains on this new route will traverse through the world’s highest railway bridge  Chenab Bridge, which stands 359 meters above sea level. This bridge is part of the USBRL project, which is worth Rs 40,000 crore.  The Vande Bharat train will also pass through the Anji Khad bridge, which represents India’s first cable-stayed bridge. Supported by 96 cables, the 725-meter-long bridge stands 331 meters above mean sea level. This structure is supported by 96 cables and extends 725 meters in length, rising to an impressive height of 331 meters above mean sea level.

Amenities in Vande Bharat Trains Designed for the Kashmir Region 

The Vande Bharat Express operating in the Kashmir region has been specially designed to withstand extreme weather conditions while ensuring passenger comfort and operational efficiency. 

Key Climate-Specific Features:

Advanced Heating Systems: The coaches are equipped with modern heating systems to maintain a comfortable ambient temperature for passengers during the harsh winter months.

Heated Driver’s Front Lookout Glass: The windshield features embedded heating elements to prevent fogging and frosting, for clear visibility in snowy or icy conditions.

Cold Climate Operational Technologies:

Silicone Heating Pads: These pads have been installed in water and bio-toilet tanks to prevent water from freezing. They ensure safe and uninterrupted functionality in zero or sub-zero temperatures.

Heated Plumbing Pipelines: Self-regulating heating cables run along the plumbing lines to prevent freezing, maintaining water flow in all weather conditions.

Auto-Draining Mechanism: This system automatically drains water from pipelines when the train is stationary for extended periods, preventing freezing and blockage in the plumbing systems.

JMD Consultants Receives LoA for Ticket Vending Services contract of Delhi Metro

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JMD Consultants Receives LoA for Ticket Vending Services contract of Delhi Metro

Delhi (Metro Rail News): JMD Consultants has received a Letter of Acceptance ( LoA) from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Ticket Vending Services contract for various stations of Delhi Metro.

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Bidding Process 

DMRC floated tender for this contract with a 1460-day deadline. On 25 March 2025, technical bids were opened to reveal that 5 firms had submitted bids for the contract.

On 30 April 2025 technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place. However, 4 out of 5 firms were rejected in the technical stage. 

On 30 April 2025, financial bids were opened. Financial evaluation took place on 3 June 2025, revealing that JMD Consultants is the lowest bidder for the contract. 

On 3 June 2025, JMD Consultants received LoA for the contract. 

Contract Details 

  • JMD Consultants Bid Value:  ₹ 151.4 Cr
  • Contract Period: 1460 Days

DMRC Brief Scope: Provision of Ticket Vending Services at Various Metro Stations of Line- 1, 6, 7 (West), 8 and Other Locations.

Chennai Metro: Tamil Nadu Govt Approves Phase 2’s Line 4 Extension

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Chennai Metro: Tamil Nadu Govt Approves Phase 2’s Line 4 Extension

Chennai (Metro Rail News): The Chennai Metro Project progressed as the Tamil Nadu Government has granted formal approval for the construction of Phase 2’s Line 4 Extension, which spans 52.94 km connecting Poonamallee – Sunguvarchatram -Parandur. The project has been estimated to cost ₹15,906 crore. Line 4 of Phase 2 spans 26.1 km from Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass. 

As per the consultant’s recommendation, who carried out the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the project will be implemented in two phases — from Poonamallee to Sunguvarchatram in Phase I and from Sunguvarchatram to Parandur in Phase II.

Approval For Poonamallee to Sunguvarchatram Stretch  

The Tamil Nadu Government has also approved the “first phase implementation” of this corridor, which spans 27.9 km from Poonamallee to Sunguvarchatram. This section is estimated to cost  ₹8,779 crore. As per the official from CMRL, this section will feature 14 stations. 

Stations 

  • Nazarathpet
  • Chembarambakkam 
  • Kuthambakkam Bus Terminus 
  • Samathuvapuram
  • Chettipedu
  • Thandalam
  • SIPCOT Irungattukottai
  • Pennalur
  • Sriperumbudur
  • Pattunool Chatram
  • Irungulam Industrial Area
  • Mambakkam
  • Thirumangalam
  • Sunguvarchatram

Future Projection 

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of this section will be forwarded to the Centre for its approval. 

E to E Operations and Maintenance Wins PSD Maintenance Contract for Chennai Metro

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E to E Operations and Maintenance Wins PSD Maintenance Contract for Chennai Metro

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited ( CMRL) has announced E to E Operations and Maintenance Private Limited as the lowest Bidder for the contract of Providing Maintenance Services for the Platform Screen Door Systems of Chennai Metro’s Corridor 1 & 2. 

Bidding Process 

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) floated tender for this contract. Technical bids were opened on 27 May 2025, revealing that 4 firms have submitted bids for the contract. 

On 30 May 2025, the technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place. Financial Bids were opened on 30 May 2025, revealing that E to E Operations and Maintenance is the lowest bidder for the contract. 

Financial Bid Value 

Firms Value 
E to E Operations and Maintenance Private Limited₹ 14.7 Cr
Asa Bhanu Technical Services Limited₹ 17.6 Cr
Pioneer Fil-Med Limited₹ 22.8 Cr
St Engineering Electronics Ltd ₹ 17 Cr

Contract’s Scope of Work: Providing Maintenance Services for Platform Screen Door Systems at Stations and other related premises of CMRL-Corridor 1 & Corridor 2.”

Further Updates 

On 2 June 2025, CMRL successfully erected the country’s first-ever 33.33-meter-long U-Girder at Ramapuram as part of Phase 2, Corridor 5 (ECV-02).

India’s First 33.33m U-Girder Erected by CMRL in Chennai Metro Phase 2

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India’s First 33.33m U-Girder Erected by CMRL in Chennai Metro Phase 2

On 2 June 2025, ​in a landmark moment for Indian infrastructure, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), in collaboration with General Consultant AEON and contractor L&T, successfully erected the country’s first-ever 33.33-meter-long U-Girder at Ramapuram as part of Phase 2, Corridor 5 (ECV-02). This landmark engineering feat by CMRL is a first in the history of Indian metro rail projects.

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​Thiru. T. Archunan, Director Projects, CMRL, along with AGM-EC Thiru. C. Murali Manoharan, DGM-Civil Thiru. A.Ramakrishnan, Tmt. K. Bhavani – EVP & IC Head/Heavy Civil Infra, Thiru. K. Krishna Prabhakar – Project Incharge/L&T, senior officials from CMRL and L&T were present during the occasion.

​Weighing 225 metric tonnes, this pioneering girder marks a significant engineering achievement and a testament to the technical prowess, innovation, and execution capabilities of the team involved.

​The work was executed successfully on three spans, two girders on each span. Total of 6 U-Girders of 33.33 meters each —demonstrating remarkable agility and design excellence.

​The girder was transported using specialised 6+6 axle multi-axle trailers powered by a Volvo FH 520 HP puller.

​The casting process involved intricate reinforcement, pre-tensioning, and adherence to the highest standards of quality control. Transporting the massive girder from the casting yard to the erection site required detailed logistical planning and flawless coordination.

Japan Initiates Train Trial for India’s First Bullet Train Project

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Japan Initiates Train Trial for India’s First Bullet Train Project

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved a major milestone with the entry of the first Shinkansen bullet train into the trial phase in Japan. 

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In 2016, India and Japan signed an agreement to collaborate on the high-speed rail project, which is primarily funded through low-interest yen loans from Japan, covering approximately 80% of the total project cost.

As part of the Indo-Japanese partnership, Japan will provide two Shinkansen train sets—one from the E5 series and one from the E3 series—for initial inspection and performance testing. 

These trains are designed to operate at speeds of up to 320 km/h and are expected to be delivered to India in early 2026. Upon arrival, they will undergo comprehensive testing to assess their performance in India’s specific terrain and climate conditions. 

About the Trial Runs for Bullet Train Project

The trial trains are equipped with advanced inspection systems to evaluate driving conditions, temperature resilience, and dust resistance.

The data gathered during this phase is intended to inform the future operations of the bullet train corridor. Additionally, this data will assist in the eventual production of the next-generation E10 series Shinkansen trains under the “Make in India” initiative.

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