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Bangalore Metro: 2 Firms Receives LoA for Architectural Finishing Contracts for Phase 2’s Reach 6

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Bangalore Metro: 2 Firms Receives LoA for Architectural Finishing Contracts for Phase 2’s Reach 6

Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Anu Constructions and DC Facility Management Services have received Letters of Acceptance (LoAs) for the two balancing architectural finishing contracts of Bangalore Metro Phase 2’s Reach 6. 

Contract Bagged By Anu Constructions 

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  • Anu Construction Bid Value: ₹ 27 Cr 
  • Contract Duration: 395 Days

Scope of Work 

Anu Construction will be responsible for Balance Architectural Finishing Works for Six Underground Metro Stations of RT-03 and RT-04 and one Elevated Metro Station in the Reach-6 line of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2 under Package-2.

Stations 

  • Kalena Agrahara ( Elevated) 
  • Cantonment
  • Pottery 
  • Tannery Road
  • Venkateshpura
  • KG Halli
  • Nagawara

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work: Balance Architectural Finishing Works for Six Underground Metro Stations (Cantonment, Pottery, Tannery Road, Venkateshpura, KG Halli and Nagawara) of RT-03 and RT-04 and one Elevated Metro Station (Kalena Agrahara) in Reach-6 line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2 under Package-2.

Contract Bagged By DC Facility Management Services

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  • DC facility Management Services Bid Value: ₹ 23.7 Cr 
  • Contract Duration: 395 Days

Scope of Work 

DC facility management services will be responsible for the Balance Architectural Finishing Works for Six Underground Metro Stations of RT-01 and RT-02 in the Reach-6 line of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2, under Package-1

Stations 

  • Dairy Circle
  • Lakkasandra 
  • Langford 
  • Rashtriya Military School
  • MG Road 
  • Shivajinagar

BMRCL Brief Scope of Work: Balance Architectural Finishing Works for Six Underground Metro Stations of  RT-01 and RT-02 in Reach-6 line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2 under Package-1 

Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates 9,000 hp Made in India Locomotive

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Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates 9,000 hp Made in India Locomotive

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the first 9,000 horsepower locomotive manufactured at the rolling stock manufacturing facility located in Dahod.

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On 20 April 2022, the Prime Minister laid the foundation for the loco unit in Dahod. The contract for the manufacturing and maintenance of these locomotives was awarded to the German engineering firm Siemens, which will engage Railway personnel at four depots: Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Kharagpur, and Pune, for 35 years.

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About the first 9,000 Horsepower locomotive

The 9,000 horsepower locomotives are planned to be deployed for use on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, with the aim of increasing the average speed of freight trains from the existing 20-25 km/h to approximately 50-60 km/h. 

The locomotives feature an air-conditioned cabin for the operator as well as a restroom facility. They are capable of transporting 4,500 tonnes of cargo in a double-stack configuration at a maximum speed of 75 km/h. 

Additionally, these locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems and are being designed to minimize energy consumption.

Official Statement from Shri Narendra Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, “Now the money is ours, the work is ours, and the result is ours. Today, India has become a big exporter in the world for railway manufacturing. Coaches of metro trains in Australia are made in Gujarat. In London, France, Mexico, Spain, Germany and Italy, too, Made in India railway products are in use. Our passenger coaches are in Mozambique, Sri Lanka and other countries,”. 

Future Projection 

The Dahod facility will produce a total of 1,200 electric freight locomotives over the next eleven years, at a total estimated cost of  Rs 21,405 crore. Currently, the Indian Railways operates around 12,000 electric locomotives.

Kanpur Metro: PM Modi to Inaugurate the Moti Jheel -Kanpur Central Stretch of Line 1 Soon 

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Kanpur Metro: PM Modi to Inaugurate the Moti Jheel -Kanpur Central Stretch of Line 1 Soon 

Kanpur (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro is set to progress as Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the 7 km section of Line 1, which connects Moti Jheel and Kanpur Central Station on May 30, 2025. The Regular metro operations on this route will commence from 31st May 2025. 

The entire Line 1 spans 23.785 km between IIT Kanpur and Naubasta through 22 stations. Currently, Line 1 is operational from IIT to Moti-Jheel. 

The Line 1 stretch between the Moti Jheel and  Kanpur Central Station spans 7 km and features 6 stations. 

Stations 

  • Moti Jheel 
  • Chunniganj 
  • Naveen Market
  • Bada Chauraha
  • Nayaganj 
  • Kanpur Central
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In May 2025, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) approved this stretch. The CMRS inspection of this section was conducted in March 2025. 

In December 2024, the first trial run was conducted on the Line 1 stretch between the Moti Jheel and  Kanpur Central Station. The trials were conducted for both upline and downline. 

Rooftop Solar Power Plant installed at Meerut South RRTS Station

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Rooftop Solar Power Plant installed at Meerut South RRTS Station

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)  has successfully installed a rooftop solar power plant at the Meerut South station of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Project. 

This initiative is in accordance with NCRTC’s comprehensive vision to convert its stations, depots, and substations into hubs for solar power generation, thereby significantly reducing the carbon footprint. 

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About the Solar Power Plant

The solar power plant installed at Meerut South station has a capacity of 717-kilowatt peak (kWp). A total of 1304 solar panels, each with a capacity of 550 watts peak, have been installed on the rooftop of the station.

It is anticipated that the solar power plant will generate approximately 815,000 units of solar energy annually, resulting in an estimated reduction of 750 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. 

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Current Status of Solar Power Plants Installed for Delhi-Meerut RRTS 

Currently, solar power plants are operational at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai Namo Bharat Stations, as well as at the Duhai Depot Station and Depot Building, along with the Ghaziabad and Muradnagar Receiving Sub-Stations (RSS). The installation and commissioning of the solar plant at Meerut South Namo Bharat Station have now been completed

 Rooftop solar panels have been deployed across various Namo Bharat stations, substations, and the Duhai Depot. Among the existing installations, the rooftop plant at Ghaziabad Station holds the highest capacity, generating up to 1 megawatt (965 kWp). Installation efforts at other Namo Bharat stations are currently ongoing. 

NCRTC’s Vision 

The NCRTC has been aiming to generate 11 megawatts of solar power across the entire 82-kilometre corridor, which is expected to result in a reduction of approximately 11,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually through this initiative. 

At present, with the successful commissioning of the solar plant at Meerut South, approximately 4.7 MWp of in-house solar power is being generated, contributing to a reduction of over 4,900 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Tube Investments of India to Supply Car Body for Vande Bharat Project 

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Tube Investments of India to Supply Car Body for Vande Bharat Project 

Kinet Railway Solutions has established a partnership with Tube Investments of India Limited to provide car bodies for the Vande Bharat project. 

An agreement has been signed between Kinet Railway Solutions and TI India for the production of prototype coaches, thereby establishing a foundation for what is anticipated to be a long-term collaboration regarding the Vande Bharat sleeper trains.

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About Tube Investments of India 

As part of the esteemed Murugappa Group, TI India represents a significant force in Indian engineering. With decades of expertise in precision steel forming, structural fabrication, and the manufacturing of complex components, the company delivers high-performance solutions for demanding sectors such as automotive and heavy industry, where safety, durability, and accuracy are paramount. 

Vision Behind this Collaboration 

This collaboration integrates TI India’s industrial capabilities into the core of our national railway initiative. The agreement for the production of prototype coaches not only sets the stage for innovation but also signifies the beginning of a sustained partnership focused on developing Vande Bharat sleeper trains.

PIB Approves Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor

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PIB Approves Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor

Lucknow ( Metro Rail News): The Public Investment Board (PIB) has approved the Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor at Rs. 5801 Crores. The East-West Corridor of Lucknow Metro spans 11.165 km between Charbagh and Vasantkunj as part of  Phase 1B of the project. 

A meeting of the PIB was convened in Delhi during the first week of May, chaired by the Union Finance Secretary, following the approval of the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed corridor by the Uttar Pradesh government in March 2024, the Network Planning Group (NPG) granted the necessary clearance on July 9, 2024.

About the East-West Corridor of Lucknow

The East-West Corridor of Lucknow Metro spans 11.165 km from  Charbagh to Vasantkunj. Out of 11.165 km the 4.286 km is elevated tracks while the remaining 6.879 km is situated underground.

The 12 stations have been planned on the East-West Corridor of Lucknow Metro. Out of 12 stations, seven stations will be underground and five stations will be elevated. 

The East-West Corridor of Lucknow is expected to be completed within five years. 

 The East-West Corridor is its direct connection with the existing North-South Corridor at Charbagh Metro Station, which will function as an interchange point for passengers moving between these two routes. 

The stations on the East-West Corridor have been planned in the sequence mentioned below: 

  • Charbagh
  • Gautam Buddha Marg 
  • Aminabad
  • Pandeyganj 
  • City Railway Station
  • Medical Chauraha
  • Chowk (all underground)
  • Thakurganj
  • Balaganj
  • Sarfarazganj
  • Moosabagh 
  • Vasant Kunj (all elevated)

Maha Metro Issues Bids for DDC Services for Pune Metro Line 5

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Maha Metro Issues Bids for DDC Services for Pune Metro Line 5

Pune ( Metro Rail News): Maha-Metro has issued a tender for the Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 14 Elevated Stations of Pune Metro Phase 2’s Line 5. The Line 5 spans 25.518 km connecting Khadakwasla – Swargate – Hadapsar – Kharadi through 22 stations. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date23 May 2025
Closing Date17 Jun 2025
EMD₹ 1,85,500
Tender IdP2-DDC03/2025 (NCB) 
Tender NoP2-DDC03/2025 (NCB)
Pre-Bid Meeting 6 June 2025 

Contract Details 

Contract Duration: 48 Months 

The contract’s scope of work includes the detailed design consultancy services for 14 stations of Pune Metro Phase 2’s Line 5. 

Stations

  •  Dandekar Pul 
  •  Swargate North
  • Seven Loves Chowk
  •  PCB
  • Race Course
  • Fatima Nagar
  •  Ramtekdi
  •  Hadapsar
  •  Magarpatta South 
  • Magarpatta Main
  •  Magarpatta North
  • Hadapsar Railway Station
  •  Sainath Nagar
  •  Kharadi Chowk

Contracts Scope of Work: Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 14 (fourteen) Elevated Stations, Viz. Kharadi Chowk – Dandekar Pul, Excluding Viaduct In Station Portion On Kharadi-Khadakwasla Corridor Of Pune Metro Rail Project.

CMRL Issues Tender for the Appointment of PMC & DDC for Chennai Metro Phase 1 Enhancement

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CMRL Issues Tender for the Appointment of PMC & DDC for Chennai Metro Phase 1 Enhancement

Chennai ( Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has invited bids for the Project Management Company (PMC) for Project Management Consultancy Services (PMCS) and Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Chennai Metro Rail Phase 1 Network Capacity Enhancement Project. 

Tender Details 

Opening Date26 May 2025
Closing Date10 Jul 2025
EMD₹ 36,00,000
Tender NoCMRL-P1-PMC-01-2025
Tender Id2025_CMRL_861610_1
Pre-bid Meeting 10-06-2025
Opening of Bid 11-07-2025
Tender validity180 days from the date of submission of the tender

Contract’s Scope of Work 

CMRL Brief Scope: Selection of Project Management Company (pmc) for Project Management Consultancy Services (pmcs) and Detailed Design Consultant (ddc) for Chennai Metro Rail Phase 1 Network Capacity Enhancement Project

Fujitec India Wins Escalator Contract of Line 5 of Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Fujitec India Wins Escalator Contract of Line 5 of Chennai Metro Phase 2

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) has announced Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd. as the lowest bidder for the escalator contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 5. This Line spans 44.6 km from Madhavaram Depot Metro to Sholinganallur through 48 stations. 

Bidding Process 

CMRL floated tender for this contract with a 1940-day deadline. Technical bids were opened on 6 November 2024, revealing that only one firm, Fujitec India, has submitted for the contract. 

The technical evaluation of the submitted bid took place on 22 May 2025. Furthermore, financial bids were opened on 23 May 2025, revealing that Fujitec India is the lowest bidder for the contract. 

Contract Details  

Contract Period: 1940 Days 

Fujitec India Bid Value: ₹ 289 Cr 

Brief 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).

Further Updates 

Recently, Alstom Transport India has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the rolling stock Contract ARE04A of Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

Alstom Receives LoA for Rolling Stock Contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2

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Alstom Receives LoA for Rolling Stock Contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2

Chennai (Metro Rail News): Alstom Transport India has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the rolling stock Contract ARE04A of Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

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Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) plans to run 96 coaches as part of this rolling stock agreement. These coaches will form 32 train sets, each consisting of three cars in a DMC+TC+DMC configuration. These trains are yet to be allocated to specific corridors and will be serviced at one of the following depots:

  • Madhavaram Depot – serving Lines 3 and 5
  • Semmancheri Depot – for Line 3
  • Poonamallee Depot – for Line 4

Bidding Process 

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) floated the tender for this contract, and Alstom, BEML and Titagarh submitted bids for the rolling stock contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

On 23 January 2025, technical bids were opened. The technical evaluation of the technically qualified bids occurred on 12 March 2025. 

Financial bids were opened on 12 March 2025. Financial evaluation took place on 22 May 2025, and Alstom was declared the lowest bidder for the contract. 

On 22 May 2025, Alstom received LoA from CMRL for the rolling stock contract of Chennai Metro Phase 2. 

Financial Bid Value

FirmBid Value
Alstom Transport India Limited₹ 1538.3 Cr
BEML limited₹ 1551.9 Cr
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited₹ 1634.2 Cr 

Contract Details  

Tender No: CMRL/Phase-II/SYS/ARE04A/2024 

Tender ID: 2024_CMRL_798008_1 

Contract Period: 7505 Days

Scope of Work: Design. Manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning, Training of personnel and comprehensive maintenance contract for 15 years of Standard Gauge Metro Rolling Stock ( Electrical Multiple Units). 

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