Alstom delivers the 500th electric locomotive for Indian Railways from Madhepura

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Alstom delivers 500 electric locomotives to Indian Railways.

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered 500 electric locomotives to Indian Railways. This milestone underscores Alstom’s commitment to supporting the modernisation of India’s rail infrastructure and its contribution to the nation’s ambitious freight transportation goals.

The 500th fully India-made Prima T8 WAG12B e-locomotive was flagged off from Alstom’s world-class manufacturing facility in Madhepura, Bihar, in the presence of key dignitaries from Indian Railways. Mr Manish Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer and senior officials from Alstom at an event marking this project milestone.

About WAG-12B Locomotives

The WAG-12B locomotives are being built at one of India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities at Madhepura (Bihar), under a Joint Venture between Alstom and Indian Railways. This is the largest Foreign Direct Investment project in the Indian railway sector. The facility has an installed production capacity of 120 locomotives per annum and Alstom has progressively achieved near 90% localisation.

Equipped with Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) based propulsion technology, these e-Locos have considerable savings in energy consumption with the use of regenerative braking. The technology is also helpful towards making the acceleration process more efficient by reducing the heat generation and traction noise. Additionally, it will not only bring down operational costs, but also reduce the congestion faced by Indian Railways.

Contract Details

As part of its contract worth €3.5 billion, Alstom is supplying 800 high-powered double-section Prima T8 locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service. Designated by Indian Railways as WAG-12B, these locomotives are capable of hauling ~6,000 tonne rakes at a top speed of 120 kph. To ensure high availability of India’s most advanced freight locomotives and reduce maintenance cost, Alstom has also built two ultramodern state-of-the-art maintenance depots at Saharanpur and Nagpur, using predictive technologies.

Official Statement from Alstom’s MD

Commenting on the milestone, Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India, said, “Our WAG 12B electric locomotives powered by cutting-edge technology are fully manufactured in India and provide enhanced speed, efficiency, and reliability of freight haulage across the country. The delivery of our 500th e-loco underscores our commitment to modernise India’s railway infrastructure, especially for freight, thereby driving economic growth.”

Aligning with the ‘Make in India’ Initiative

This project is a prime example of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with more than 85 per cent of the components sourced locally, reinforcing India’s local manufacturing capabilities. The project has placed India among an elite group of nations capable of producing high-horsepower locomotives domestically while fostering technological expertise within the country. Some of the key commodities moved over more than 120 million kilometres by these e-locos include – coal, cement, food grains, fertilisers, petrochemical products, minerals, and posts/ parcels, across entire geographical boundaries of the nation.

About Alstom

Alstom has been associated with India’s progress for over 100 years. As the leading multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, Alstom offers a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs, from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations. Synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’, Alstom continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s freight revolution and passenger movement.

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Paras Railtech Bags Delhi Metro’s Track Contract DT-10R for Line 10

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Paras Railtech has been awarded the track contract DT-10R of Delhi Metro’s Line 10 at Rs 125.37 crore by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The Golden Line covers a 23.622 km route from Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

DMRC’s Brief Scope: Installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track, including supply of MSS and Buffer Stop for Line-10 (Aerocity to Tughlakabad) (ch. -760m to ch. 23286m).

Bidding process

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) initially solicited bids for track work under Package DC-10 in July 2023; however, the bidding process was unexpectedly cancelled in August. The invitations for bids were reissued in September 2024 under Package DT-10R, with a stipulated completion deadline of 1,080 days (equivalent to 2.95 years).

In December 2024, the technical bids were opened, revealing that four firms had submitted proposals for the contract.. In February, Paras Railtech became the lowest bidder for the contract.

Funding: The Package will be financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Other Track-related contracts for the Golden Line

Package	Scope of Work	Contractor
DT-07	UIC-60 turnouts and scissor cross-overs	Voestalpine VAE VKN India
DT-09	Track fastening	Patil Rail Infrastructure (PRIPL)
DT-10R	Ballastless track work	Paras Railtech (Lowest Bidder)
DT-16	Ballastless/Ballasted track in Sarita Vihar Depot for augmentation of additional maintenance facilities	Pee Pee Mandal Projects

Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

The Golden Line of the Delhi Metro, a crucial part of the 112.32 km Phase 4 project, will extend from Aerocity to Tughlakabad, encompassing a total of 16 stations.

Currently, the civil construction for the Golden Line is in progress through four distinct contract packages.

Package	Type	Contractor
DC-07	Underground	Afcons Infrastructure
DC-08	Underground	J Kumar Infraprojects
DC-09	Underground	Larsen & Toubro
DC-04	Elevated	YFC Projects

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Central Approves Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line Expansion from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat

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Delhi ( Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro progressed as Mr Tokhan Sahu, Minister of MoHUA, (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ) approved the Yellow Line extension from Samaypur Badli to Sonipat via Nathupur. He confirmed the approval in a written statement to the Lok Sabha.

Tokhan Sahu, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), presented the information in a formal written statement to the Lok Sabha. He confirmed the in-principle approval for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The inquiry specifically addressed the potential extension of the Yellow Line from the Samaypur Badli Metro Station to Narela.

Mr. Tokhan Sahu stated, “Central Government provides financial assistance to an urban rail-based system based on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations”.

Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line

The Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line spans 47.2 km from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre in Gurugram through 37 stations. The yellow line of the Delhi Metro serves as an interchange point for the other 8 lines.

Further Process

With the approval, The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) can now proceed with the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the approved section.

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Bids Invited to Prepare DPR for New Metro Routes in Gurugram

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24/03/2025

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Gurugram (Metro Rail News): Haryana Mass Rapid Transit System (HMRTC) has recently invited bids for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for two new metro corridors for Gurugram.

Tender Details

Opening Date	20 Mar 2025
Closing Date	18 Apr 2025
Contract Duration	8 months
EMD	₹ 2,50,000
Pre-Bid Meeting	28 March.2025
Opening of Bid	18 April .2025

HMRTC Brief Scope: Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Rail Corridor Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Rail Corridors Railway Station- Bhondsi and Sector 5- Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram.”

Scope of Work

The contract’s scope of work includes the preparation of DPR for new metro corridors of Gurgram Metro.

Corridor	Length	Key Stops	Major Intersections/Interchanges
Corridor 1	17 km	Vatika Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Sohna Chowk, Sector 4-7 Chowk, Railway Road	Millennium City Centre-Cyber City line at Subhash Chowk and Sector 5 stations, Rapid Rail Corridor interchange at Rajiv Chowk
Corridor 2	13.6 km	Golf Course Extension Road, Hong Kong Market (Sector 57), Ardee City, Millennium City Centre, Signature Tower, Maharana Pratap Chowk, Atul Kataria Chowk, Sheetla Mata Road	—-

Update on Approved Corridor of Gurugram Metro

Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) recently invited bids for the construction of the initial segment of the new Gurugram Metro Line which spans 28.8 km from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City (Moulsari Avenue). The contract involves the construction of a 15.221-km metro rail viaduct and 14 elevated stations from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9.

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RITES Wins DPR Contract of Kochi Metro Phase 3

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24/03/2025

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Kochi (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro progressed as Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL). announced RITES Ltd. as the lowest Bidder for the contract to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Kochi Metro’s Phase 3 project.

In January 2025, KMRL floated the tender for this consultancy contract with a 180-day deadline.

Contracts Scope of Work

Kochi Metro’s Phase 3 project is planned as a 14 km northern extension of the existing metro corridor, Line-1, which currently spans 27.96 km from Aluva to Tripunithura. This extension will connect Aluva to Angamaly, passing through Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery.

Key Details of Phase 3:

Route Expansion – The metro will extend from Aluva to Angamaly, integrating the airport into the network.
Current & Future Length – Presently, Kochi Metro’s Line-1 is being developed in multiple phases:
- Phase 1, 1A, and 1B have resulted in a functional corridor from Aluva to Tripunithura (27.96 km).
- Phase 3 will add 14 km, increasing the total corridor length to approximately 42 km.

KMRL’s Brief Scope: Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Phase III Corridor of Kochi Metro Rail Project from Aluva to Angamaly with Airport Connectivity

The elevated Line-1, which connects Aluva to Tripunithura, was constructed in phases referred to as 1, 1A, and 1B. Upon the completion of Phase 3, the total length of the metro Line will extend to approximately 42 kilometres.

Additionally, the scope of the contract includes conducting a feasibility study for extending the metro line to Global City in Ayyampuzha. This site, which spans 358 acres, is an integral part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (KBIC) development initiative.

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Kanpur Metro: CMRS Inspects Moti Jheel – Kanpur Central Stretch on Line 1

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22/03/2025

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CMRS Inspection on Kanpur Metro Line 1's stretch

Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Kanpur Metro progressed as CMRS Inspection was conducted on the Kanpur Metro Line 1 stretch from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central Station to start the passenger services operations. Corridor 1 of the Kanpur Metro spans 23.785 km from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta covering 22 stations.

About CMRS Inspection

The CMRS inspection was conducted on the Line 1 section between the Moti Jheel and Kanpur Central Station. This section features 6 stations.

Stations

Moti Jheel
Chunniganj
Naveen Market
Bada Chauraha
Nayaganj
Kanpur Central

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) Mr Janak Kumar Garg inspected the metro stations from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central Station in the presence of senior officials of UPMRC.

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SS SS Constructions Wins Architectural Finishing Contract for Delhi Metro Line 10

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21/03/2025

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced SS.SS Construction Pvt. Ltd. as the lowest bidder for the architectural finishing contract of 4 stations of Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Golden Line which spans 23.622 km from 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: 20 Mar 2025

Contract Duration: 730 days

Bidding Process

DMRC floated a tender for this contract and 9 firms submitted bids for this work of which the bids of Ghaziabad Mechfab Pvt. Ltd. and Premco Rail Engineers Limited were disqualified in the technical evaluation due to non-compliance with the tender’s terms and conditions.

Technical bids were opened on 11 February 2025. On 20 March 2025, financial bids were opened to reveal that SS.SS Construction was 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 contract’s scope of work includes 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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CMRL Conducts Inaugural Trial Run in Chennai Metro Phase 2

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21/03/2025

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CMRL Conducts Inaugural Trial Run in Chennai Metro Phase 2

Chennai (Metro Rail News): The Chennai Metro Rail Project has achieved a major milestone with a successful trial run of the driverless train on Line 4 of Phase II.

The initial trial run of Chennai Metro Rail’s first driverless train for the Phase II network encountered several technical issues. Originally scheduled to commence at approximately 5 p.m. from the Poonamallee Depot, the trial was delayed and ultimately took place around 11:30 p.m.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has commenced the TESTING AND TRIAL of its first Phase 2 section along with train , between Poonamallee Depot Metro Station and Mullai Thottam Metro Station in the Corridor 4 of the Phase-2 project.

சென்னை மெட்ரோ இரயில் நிறுவனம், இரண்டாம் கட்ட… pic.twitter.com/bbkEM8FTsc
— Chennai Metro Rail (@cmrlofficial) March 21, 2025

The train successfully departed from Poonamallee Depot and covered a distance of 3 kilometres, reaching Mullaithottam at approximately 11:45 p.m.

“On the viaduct, about a kilometre from the depot, a cable of the overhead equipment snapped, and there were sparks for a couple of seconds. We then carried out the repair work. Hence, the trial run was delayed by a couple of hours,” an official said.

“Though it was a driverless train, it was operated by a driver because it was a trial run. The train was operated at a speed of around 15 kmph,” an official said. These trials are likely to continue on a daily basis, the official added, as reported by The Hindu.

The Poonamallee Bypass to Mullaithottam section is part of Corridor 4 of the Phase II network, spanning a total length of 26.1 km from Poonamallee Bypass to Light House. Currently, various construction and system installation works are in progress along a 9-km stretch between Poonamallee Bypass and Porur Junction.

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Delhi Metro: Paras Secures Track Contract DT-10R for Line 10

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20/03/2025

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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Phase 4 progressed as Paras Railtech emerged as the lowest bidder for Package DT-10R which includes the installation of Ballastless tracks on the Golden Line which spans 23.622 km from Aerocity to Tuglakabad.

Delhi Metro’s Golden Line

Delhi’s Golden Line, a key corridor in the 112.32 km Delhi Metro Phase 4 project, will span from Aerocity to Tughlakabad, covering 16 stations.

The line’s civil construction is currently underway through four contract packages.

Package	Type	Contractor
DC-07	Underground	Afcons Infrastructure
DC-08	Underground	J Kumar Infraprojects
DC-09	Underground	Larsen & Toubro
DC-04	Elevated	YFC Projects

DMRC has been planning to operate 13 train sets of 6 coaches which will be supplied by Alstom Transport on Golden Line.

Bidding Process

DMRC initially invited bids for track work under Package DC-10 in July 2023 but unexpectedly cancelled the process in August. The bids were reissued in September 2024 under Package DT-10R, with a completion deadline of 1,080 days (2.95 years)

In December 2024, Technical bids were opened to reveal that 4 firms have submitted bids for the contract.

In February financial bids were open to reveal Paras as the lowest bidder.

Financial Bid Values

Firm	Bid (crore)
Paras Railtech Pvt. Ltd.	125.37
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd.	135.72
Rahee Infratech Ltd.	140.19

Contract Details

Funding: The Package will be financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

DMRC’s Brief Scope: Installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track including supply of MSS and Buffer Stop for Line-10 (Aerocity to Tughlakabad) (ch. -760m to ch. 23286m).

Other Track-related contracts for the Golden Line

Package	Scope of Work	Contractor
DT-07	UIC-60 turnouts and scissor cross-overs	Voestalpine VAE VKN India
DT-09	Track fastening	Patil Rail Infrastructure (PRIPL)
DT-10R	Ballastless track work	Paras Railtech (Lowest Bidder)
DT-16	Ballastless/Ballasted track in Sarita Vihar Depot for augmentation of additional maintenance facilities	Pee Pee Mandal Projects

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Cyclosystem India Wins Automatic Train Wash Plant Contract for Bangalore Metro Phase 2

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19/03/2025

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Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Cyclosystem India Pvt Ltd has emerged as the sole bidder for the contract to supply automatic train wash plant for three depots under Bangalore Metro Phase 2, with a bid of ₹10.03 crore.

The Automatic Train plant will be set up at the following depots:

1. Kothanur Depot

2. Baiyyappanahalli Depot

3. Airport Depot

Scope of work

The appointed contractor for this contract will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fully automatic train washing plant. The contract also includes the supply of tools, supply of software, supply of manuals, and training personnel along with the supply of spares, and consumables during 3 three-year Defect Liability Period (DLP) for Kothanur, Airport & Baiyappanahalli Depot of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) – 5RSDM project.

Bidding Process

A total of four firms submitted bids for this contract by BEML; however, three firms were disqualified during the technical evaluation. The firms are as follows:

Bidders	Bid Status
1. Cyclosystem India Pvt Ltd New Delhi	Qualified
2. Gourika India Ltd Kolkata	Disqualified
3. Skylark Pune	Disqualified
4. Swastik Overseas New Delhi	Disqualified

Bangalore Metro Phase 2

The Bangalore (Namma) Metro Phase 2 project, spans 73.921 km of new routes. It received approval from the Karnataka state government in 2011 and the Central Government in 2014. This phase includes the construction of two new corridors, the Yellow Line and Pink Line, along with extensions of the existing Green Line and Purple Line.

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