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Srinagar, Guwahati and Kolkata soon to get Water Metro networks: IWAI floats DPR and consultancy tenders

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Srinagar, Guwahati and Kolkata soon to get Water Metro networks: IWAI floats DPR and consultancy tenders

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has asked for bids to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and provide Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for proposed Urban Water Metro systems in Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata. The project aims to explore water-based public transport in these three cities.

Tender Information 

Information Details
Project DPR and PMC Services for Urban Water Metro Systems  
Tender Number IWAI/Cargo/591/2026-27 
EMD Rs 98.74 lakh
Pre-bid meeting03.07.2026, (14:30 hrs) 
Bid Submission Last Date22.07.2026 up to (15:00 hrs 
Bid Opening date 23.07.2026 at (15:30 hrs) 

Scope of work

The selected consultant will prepare a Detailed Project Report to assess the potential for establishing an Urban Water Transport System (UWTS) in Srinagar, Guwahati and Kolkata. The report will evaluate critical aspects such as infrastructure requirements, potential terminal locations, identifying potential routes, projected passenger demand, financial viability, regulatory and institutional frameworks, and stakeholder perspectives. The consultant will also provide Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for all three cities. 

Proposed Locations in Srinagar

The study will cover:

  • 11 locations on the River Jhelum

Locations: Pantha Chowk, Batwara/ Bantamaloo, K P Bridge, Zero Bridge, Amira Kadal Bridge, Shah E Hamdan/ Maharaj Gunj, Chhatabal Weir/ Chhatabal Shrine/ Safa Kadal, Chhatabal Weir – 2, Sumbal/ Sumbal Bridge, Hajin Bridge, Wular Lake.  

  • 10 locations on Dal Lake

Locations: Nehru Park, Zabarwan Park, Tulip Garden, Char Chinar Dal Lake, Vakeel Colony, Nishat Garden, Mirza Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh, Dargah Hazratbal Shrine 

Proposed Locations in Guwahati

Gateway of Guwahati, Uzaan Bazar, Umananda, Pandu Port, Guwahati Airport, Palashbari River View Point, IIT Guwahati, North Guwahati, Rajadwar Ghat, Kurua Ferry, Sualkuchi, Choonsali  

Proposed Locations in Kolkata

Locations: Shalimar Ghat, Golabari, Princep Ghat, Ahiritola, Babughat Ferry, Shovabazar, Ramkrishnapur Ferry Ghat, Bagbazar, Shipping Ferry Ghat, Kashipur, Fairlie, Belur Math, Armenian Ghat, Kutighat/Baranagar, Howrah Station Jetty, Dakshineswar. 

Cruise terminal integration

IWAI also intends to construct and operate cruise terminals in Srinagar (River Jhelum), UT of J&K; Guwahati, Assam and Kolkata, West Bengal. The selected consultant is expected to design the terminals having the cruise facility along with ferry operations at certain location(s). The work of designing cruise terminal(s) has been already awarded by IWAI to another consultant. The selected consultant is expected to account for the design for the earlier awarded cruise terminal while designing the facility for UWMS at that location. Both cruise and ferry terminals would be having separate entry/ exit along with berthing provisions. The location(s) of the cruise terminal(s) would be shared later with the selected consultant. 

About the project

IWAI operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. It aims to promote inland water transport as a cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable way to travel. If executed, the proposed water metro systems could provide a new public transport option in Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata. This would reduce pressure on roads and make better use of existing waterways.

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Mumbai Metro Hits New Milestone with Highest-Ever Ridership

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Mumbai Metro Hits New Milestone with Highest-Ever Ridership

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) achieved its highest-ever single day ridership of 3,58,115 passenger journeys on 23 June, 2026. The arrival of the Southwest Monsoon was a major factor behind the high ridership, as monsoon activity intensified across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. To accommodate this increased passenger demand, the MMMOCL has positioned additional Metro rakes on standby across all corridors which can be deployed whenever required based on ridership and crowd levels. This additional capacity will be operational beyond peak hours for safe and reliable travel experience during the monsoon season. Previously on 19th June, Mumbai metro recorded its peak ridership of 3,57,895. 

Mumbai Metro is the second largest metro network in India. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation for the Mumbai Metro Rail Project in June 2006. The first line began its passenger operations on 8th June, 2014. Since then Mumbai Metro has become a big part of Mumbai’s transport system. It has also made significant contributions in the economic growth of the city. Today, Mumbai Metro plays a vital role in traffic reduction, shorter time travel and enhanced connectivity across the city. 

Recent developments in the Mumbai Metro Rail Project:

The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Thane to Dhamankar Naka in Bhiwandi) is closer to its commencement. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection will be conducted before the passenger operations begin. The total length of this corridor is 34.21 km, making it the longest line in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). 

Mumbai’s Metro Line 9 Phase 1 was inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis on 7th April, 2026. Both phases of this line started its passenger services from 8th April. With this launch, one new metro line was added to the 4 operational lines increasing Mumbai metro’s connectivity to 5 active metro lines, including Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar-Andheri-Versova), Line 2A (Andheri West-Dahisar East), Line 7 (Dahisar East and Andheri East) and Line 3, known as Aqua Line (Colaba-Bandra Kurla Complex-SEEPZ).

Also Read: Government plans to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC, aims to raise Rs 2300 crore

Government plans to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC, aims to raise Rs 2300 crore

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Government plans to sell up to 2% stake in IRFC, aims to raise Rs 2300 crore

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The central government has announced plans to sell up to a 2% stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The move could help the government raise more than Rs 2300 crore and support its disinvestment programme for the  financial year 2026-27. 

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) stated that the government will first sell a 1% stake in IRFC. If investors demanded more then it can sell an additional 1% through a greenshoe option. The offer was available for non-retail investors on Wednesday and for retail investors on Thursday (Today). DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla shared the details on social media platform X. He said the government is offering 1% equity in IRFC along with an additional 1% greenshoe option.

Key details of the 0ffer

Stake on offerUp to 2%
Initial sale1%
Additional greenshoe option1%
Total shares on offer26.13 crore
Minimum priceRs 91 per share
Expected proceedsMore than Rs 2,300 crore

The minimum price is about 7.8%, which is lower than IRFC’s closing price of Rs 98.37 on the (Bombay Stock Exchange) BSE on Tuesday. IRFC shares closed 2.53% lower ahead of the announcement.

Part of Government’s FY27 plan

The stake sale is part of the government’s efforts to raise non-tax revenue and increase public shareholding in public sector companies. In the Union Budget for FY27, the Centre set a target of Rs 80,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetization. In the starting of this month, the government completed a 5% stake sale in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), which received strong interest from investors. Official figures show the government has already raised around Rs 16,480 crore through minority stake sales in public sector enterprises, banks, and insurance companies during this financial year.

Previous attempt to sell IRFC shares 

Earlier this year, the government attempted to sell a larger stake in IRFC. In February, it planned to sell up to 4% of the company but ended up selling only 1.71%. After that transaction, the government’s stake in IRFC stood at 84.65%.

About IRFC

IRFC is a Navratna public sector company under the Ministry of Railways. The company began operations in 1986 and serves as the primary financing arm of Indian Railways. It raises funds from domestic and international markets to finance railway infrastructure projects, purchase rolling stock, and support network expansion. IRFC also holds registration with the Reserve Bank of India as a systemically important non-deposit-taking non-banking financial company (NBFC) and infrastructure finance company.

Also Read: DMRC initiates work at Central Secretariat for the Central Vista Corridor

DMRC initiates work at Central Secretariat for the Central Vista Corridor

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DMRC initiates work at Central Secretariat for the Central Vista Corridor

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday (June 24), initiated the construction work on Central Secretariat Metro Station for the upcoming Central Vista Corridor. The station is undergoing development under the DMRC Phase 5(A) extension of the Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg. 

The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar along with Katikithala Srinivas, secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Chairman, DMRC were present during the occasion.

The Central Secretariat Station is projected to become a triple interchange station after the construction of this extension. The commuters will be able to interchange here for the Yellow Line, Violet Line and the Magenta Line. It is expected to benefit the government employees and commuters accessing Lutyen’s area and the neighbouring administrative areas.

The 9.913 km long corridor will span through nine underground stations. The stations include:

  • Shivaji Stadium (providing interchange to Orange Line)
  • Yuge Yugeen Bharat
  • Central Secretariat (providing interchange to Yellow Line and Violet Line)
  • Kartavya Bhawan
  • India Gate
  • War Memorial-High Court
  • Baroda House 
  • Bharat Mandapam
  • Indraprastha (providing interchange to Blue Line)

The project is expected to enhance interconnectivity and link the major administrative area, judicial institutes and conventional facilities with the Delhi Metro. This corridor is expected to make Magenta Line the longest line in the DMRC network with a length of 88.4 km.

Also Read: DMRC invites bids for construction of 7 elevated stations on Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block Metro corridor

DMRC invites bids for construction of 7 elevated stations on Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block Metro corridor

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DMRC invites bids for construction of 7 elevated stations on Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block Metro corridor

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for the design and construction of seven elevated metro stations on the Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block corridor under Delhi Metro Phase-IV. The project falls under the Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System (Phase-IV Additional Corridors) and will receive financial support through a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Tender Information

Information Details
Tender NumberD2C-03
ProjectDelhi MRTS Phase-IV (Additional Corridors)
Funding AgencyJICA
Pre-Bid Meeting7 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Last Date for Bid Submission7 August 2026, 3:00 PM
Completion Period22 Months

Scope of Work

Under this contract, the selected contractor will design and construct seven elevated stations namely Lajpat Nagar, Andrews Ganj, Greater Kailash-1, Chirag Delhi, Pushpa Bhawan, Saket District Centre and Pushp Vihar including entry/exit structure, foot over bridge, architectural, finishing, plumbing and ground restoration including multi-model integration works etc. for Lajpat Nagar to Saket-G Block corridor of Delhi MRTS Phase-IV project.

About the project 

The Lajpat Nagar-Saket G-Block corridor forms part of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV expansion programme. The corridor will connect important residential, commercial and institutional areas in South Delhi. The seven new stations will improve access to metro services and make travel easier for thousands of daily commuters. The project will also strengthen connectivity with other transport modes through multimodal integration facilities.

Also Read: SBICAPS to examine Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 valuation and plan Phase 2 expansion

SBICAPS to examine Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 valuation and plan Phase 2 expansion

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SBICAPS to examine Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 valuation and plan Phase 2 expansion

HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): The SBI Capital Market Ltd (SBICAPS) has been appointed to study the valuation of Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 and the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Project. This decision was taken during the meetings between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Manohar Lal Khattar, the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, for two consecutive days on June 22-23 in New Delhi.

The decision came at the backdrop of CM Reddy’s letter on 16th June to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy seeking support for an arrangement of a meeting with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Railway Minister. The two Union Ministers were also present in the meeting at Khattar’s residence on Tuesday morning (June 23).

SBICAPS will conduct a comprehensive study on:

  • Hyderabad Metro Phase 1 valuation
  • Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 expansion
  • Raise loans for the required acquisition
  • Selecting an institute for lending the funds

Furthermore, it was decided that an officer from the central government and a special secretary of the state municipal administration and urban development (MA & UD) department should be the representative for coordination during the study. Future actions on the Hyderabad Metro expansion will take place according to the reports of this study.

Also Read: Delhi Metro: DMRC invites bids for civil maintenance work on Blue Line metro corridors

Delhi Metro: DMRC invites bids for civil maintenance work on Blue Line metro corridors

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Delhi Metro: DMRC invites bids for civil maintenance work on Blue Line metro corridors

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited bids for a civil maintenance contract. It will cover Line-3 from Noida City Centre to Yamuna Bank (excluding Yamuna Bank station), Line-4 from Laxmi Nagar to Vaishali, and the Mayur Vihar Regional Office. The estimated cost of the contract is Rs 9.54 crore.

Tender Information

Information Details 
Tender Number OCM-2235 
Estimated Cost Rs 9.54 crore
Pre-bid Meeting30 June 2026 at 11:30 Hrs 
Bid Submission Deadline14 July 2026 (Upto14:00 Hrs) 
Completion Period3 years

Scope of work

Under this contract, the selected agency will do Civil maintenance works of Line-3 (Noida city Centre to Yamuna Bank excluding) and Line-4 (Laxmi Nagar to Vaishali) section and Mayur Vihar Regional Office. 

About the Corridor

The Blue Line is one of the busiest corridors in the Delhi Metro network. It connects Delhi with Noida and Ghaziabad and serves lakhs of passengers every day. Through this maintenance contract, DMRC aims to ensure that stations, structures and related facilities remain in good condition and continue to provide safe and reliable services to commuters.

Also Read: GMRL kick-starts Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3-B with geotechnical investigation tender 

GMRL kick-starts Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3-B with geotechnical investigation tender 

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GMRL kick-starts Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3-B with geotechnical investigation tender 

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Following the geotechnical work tender for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3C, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation has now moved to Phase 3B and initiated the tendering process for its geotechnical investigation. This move shows the institution’s vision to materialise the project at the earliest. 

The work will be executed on a 12.576 km elevated section from Canal Road to Badrabad Dead End 

Tender Details

Tender IdGMRC/GEOTECH/PH-3(B)/2026 
Cost of work INR 1.46 Cr. (Excl. of GST) 
Completion period of Work 4 Months 
Bid Submission Deadline23-07-2026 

Detailed Scope of Work: Engagement of Agency for Geotechnical Investigation Work for 12.576 Km Elevated Viaduct from Canal Road to Badrabad Dead End (from Chainage 6904.984 to 19481.228) of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project-Phase -III (B).

As part of the assignment, the selected contractor will undertake comprehensive geotechnical investigations along the proposed elevated corridor to assess sub-surface conditions and support the detailed design of civil structures. 

The scope includes conducting borehole drilling at designated locations, collecting soil and rock samples to determine the engineering properties of the soil and rock strata. The agency will also prepare detailed geotechnical reports covering soil stratification, groundwater conditions, bearing capacity assessments, foundation recommendations, and other geotechnical parameters required for the design of viaduct piers, stations, and associated structures. The investigations will help optimise foundation design, ensure structural safety, and facilitate the smooth execution of the metro project. 

JMRC awarded Rs 76.14 cr electrification contract to Jackson Ltd 

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JMRC awarded Rs 76.14 cr electrification contract to Jackson Ltd 

JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (JMRC) has awarded a Rs 76.14 crore contract to Jakson Limited for supplying and installing key electrical systems for the metro network. This contract includes traction power systems, substations, cabling, and SCADA systems for both underground and elevated metro corridors.

Contract Details 

InformationDetails
ContractorJackson Limited
Contract ValueRs 76.14 crore 
Contract Date18 June 2026  
Contract Period1,096 Days  

Bidding Detail

BidderStatus
Jakson LimitedAwarded (L1)  
KRCLRejected in Technical Evaluation  

Scope of work

The scope of work includes design, detail engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 25 KV traction (ROCS and FOCS), 33 KV Auxiliary Sub Stations (ASS), associated Cabling and SCADA systems for both underground and elevated Corridors of JMRC.

About the project

Traction and power supply systems are essential for metro operations. They deliver electricity to trains and ensure smooth and safe movement throughout the network. JMRC has taken another step toward strengthening the infrastructure needed for future metro operations and expansion with this contract.

Also Read: Indian Railways approves Rs 270 Crore Kavach Project for East Coast Railway

Indian Railways approves Rs 270 Crore Kavach Project for East Coast Railway

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Indian Railways approves Rs 270 Crore Kavach Project for East Coast Railway

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has approved a Rs 270 crore project to install Kavach on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway. This project will enhance train safety on several key routes in Odisha and surrounding areas through Indigenous train protection system.

Project Overview

Information Details 
Project CostRs 270 crore
Coverage631 Route Kilometres (RKm)
Railway ZoneEast Coast Railway
Technology Kavach with LTE-based communication system

The approved project will cover six major railway sections of East Coast Railway:

  • Baghuapal-Budhapank
  • Haridaspur-Paradeep
  • Khurda Road-Balangir
  • Naupada-Gunupur
  • Lanjigarh Road–Junagarh
  • Bobbili-Salur

These routes serve both passenger and freight trains and are important for rail connectivity across Odisha and nearby regions.

Kavach’s role in improving safety

Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection system developed by Indian Railways to make train operations safer. The system helps- prevent train collisions, provide automatic train protection, improve safety during train operations and support safer movement of passenger and freight trains. The Railway Ministry stated that installing Kavach on these routes will enhance safety by adding automatic train protection and collision avoidance features.

Part of a larger safety program

Indian Railways is extending Kavach across busy and strategically important routes as part of its nationwide railway safety program. The East Coast Railway project will support this initiative and raise safety standards on key rail corridors in the region.

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