New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged-off the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line that would allow hassle free travel for around two lakh daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub in Haryana.
The extension of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is nearly Rs. 2,500 crore. Out of this, Rs. 1,557 crore was borne by the Haryana Government, the Centre contributed Rs. 537 crore, while the Delhi Metro provided Rs. 400 crore.
All these are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
“The nine-station metro corridor which was 95 per cent indigenously built will provide people a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility,” a Haryana government spokesperson said.
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, addressing a press conference on Saturday, had thanked the Prime Minister for “gifting” the Metro service which would take the city to “another level of progress” with better connectivity with other NCR towns.
He had also said that the Prime Minister would be announcing the go-ahead for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad by Metro.
Gurgaon (Metro Rail News): The Gurgaon Metro project progressed as 8 firms submitted bids for package CC-01. This is the first civil construction contract of 28.5 km for HUDA Millennium City Centre and Cyber City.
Gurgaon Metro Rail Ltd. GMRL is implementing this new elevated metro corridor, which is designed to function as a ring line. This Line is designed to run between Gurugram and Old Gurugram through 27 stations.
Civil Package CC-01 covers the construction of the following:
The construction of 14 elevated stations, approximately 13.197 km of viaduct for the main alignment.
A 1.85 km spur line which will extend from Basai to Dwarka Expressway
A ramp structure that will stretch up to the proposed depot at Sector 33
Bidders Name
J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd. (JKIL)
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T)
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL)
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.
Dilip Buildcon Ltd. (DBL)
DRA Infracon Pvt. Ltd. (DRAIPL)
GR Infraprojects Ltd. (GRIL)
Process Ahead
The submitted bids will first be subjected to a technical evaluation. Once this stage is completed, the financial proposals of those bidders who meet the technical requirements will be opened to determine the lowest bidder for the contract.
Nagpur (Metro Rail News): The joint venture of YFC Projects and BBG Infrastructure has started casting activities for Package C-09 under Phase 2 of the Nagpur Metro project. A brief ceremonial event, including a pooja, was held to mark the initiation, attended by representatives from BBG, project contractors, Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), and General Consultant (GC) teams.
Package C-09 is a part of the 43.8 km Phase 2` of the Nagpur Metro, specifically on the Orange Line’s Reach-1A. The scope includes the construction of eight elevated stations:
Ashokvan
Dongargaon
Mohgaon
Meghdoot CIDCO
Butibori Police Station
MHADA Colony
MIDC KEC
MIDC ESR
Contract Details:
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) invited bids for Package C-09 in April 2024, with an estimated contract value of ₹258 crore and a completion timeline of 2.5 years.
In January 2025, the YFC–BBG JV was selected as the lowest bidder, quoting ₹219.33 crore. The project is being financed through a USD 200 million loan secured from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Scope Overview:
The primary scope under Package C-09 includes the civil construction of the aforementioned eight elevated metro stations. The associated viaduct works connecting these stations fall under Package C-02, which was awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd. (GRIL) in October 2024 at a contract value of ₹903.53 crore.
National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) has announced DRA Infracon – Siemens JV as the lowest bidder for the signalling and telecommunication (S&T) system Package S-1 of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) Project.
Bidding Process
National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) issued tender for this contract in January 2025 with a 2555-day (7-year) deadline.
Technical bids were opened in May 2025 to reveal that Alstom–L&T JV and DRA–Siemens JV are the only 2 bidders for the contract.
Recently, financial bids were opened to reveal DRA–Siemens JV as the lowest bidder for the signalling contract S-1.
Financial Values
Firm
Bid (Rs. Crore)
DRA – Siemens JV
4,140.06
Alstom – L&T JV
12,686.13
About Package S-1
IFB Number: Package No. MAHSR – S-1
The contract’s scope of work includes the end-to-end design, installation, and commissioning works for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.
Brief Scope: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Overall Integration, Testing, Commissioning, and Comprehensive Maintenance of Signalling & Train Control System, Telecommunication System, and Operation Control Centre System on Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project, India.
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Delhi (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Phase 4 progressed as five firms have submitted bids for the civil construction contract D2C-02 of the Golden Line’s 8.385 km extension from Saket G-Block to Lajpat Nagar.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC) floated tender for this contract in January 2025 for Rs. 456.06 crore and a 36-month (3-year) deadline.
Bidders
Ceigall India Ltd. (CIL)
H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd. (HGIEL)
PNC Infratech Ltd.
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL)
Sam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd.
About Contract D2C-02
Funding: The civil contract D2C-02 will be financed through a joint participation of the Government of India, the Government of Delhi and other appropriate means of DMRC.
DMRC’s Brief Scope: Part Design and Construction of Viaduct of Length 7.298 kms. from Chainage 1202.782 m to Chainage 8501.25 m including seven (07) stations (Only platforms) namely Pushp Vihar, Saket District Court, Pushpa Bhawan, Chirag Delhi, GK-1, Andrews Ganj and Lajpat Nagar including Pre-Engineered Building Structure in all stations of Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block Corridor of Delhi MRTS Phase-IV Project.
Further Information
The bids submitted by 5 firms have been sent for technical bid evaluation. Once technical bid evaluation is completed, the financial bids of the technically qualified bidders will be opened to announce the lowest bidder for the contract.
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The Delhi—Ghaziabad—Meerut RRTS Project by National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) progressed as IRCON International Ltd. has successfully commissioned and installed Overhead Equipment (OHE) across 169 Track km (82 Route km) of the Delhi Meerut RRTS Corridor.
This development highlights the IRCON team’s expertise in railway electrification, which is critical in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the transportation network.
Additionally, NCRTC recently installed a 200-tonne steel span, with 4 girders on the Barapullah flyover to link Sarai Kale Khan station with the upcoming Jangpura stabling yard on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor.
About the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Project
The Delhi-Ghazibad-Meerut RRTS is an 82 km partly operational and under-construction semi-high speed rail corridor connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Currently, 55 km of the Delhi Meerut RRTS corridor is operational, while 27.15 km of the route is under construction.
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NCRTC has successfully installed a 200-tonne steel span, with 4 girders on the Barapullah flyover to connect Sarai Kale Khan station with the upcoming Jangpura stabling yard on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. The installation was carefully planned by NCRTC and executed with close coordination of the administration, Public Works Department, and Delhi Traffic Police, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
About Jangpura stabling yard
The Jangpura stabling yard, located close to Sarai Kale Khan station, is being developed for stabling Namo Bharat trains. The viaduct is under construction to provide this connection. For the construction of viaduct in the elevated section of the Namo Bharat corridor, NCRTC usually erects pillars at an average distance of 34 meters. However, in some complex areas where the corridor crosses rivers, bridges, rail crossings, metro corridors, expressways or other such existing structures, it is not practically possible to maintain this distance between pillars. In such areas, special steel spans are used to connect the pillars for the viaduct.
At this location, a drain is flowing, close to which Barapullah flyover is located and Namo Bharat Corridor is crossing both the drain and Barapullah flyover at the same place. To overcome these constraints, this special steel span with 4 girders has been installed to cross over the Barapullah flyover.
About the Steel Span
The length of these steel girders is 40 meters each and the weight is 50 tons each. These 4 steel girders were installed using a two-stage lifting method involving three high-capacity cranes. To ensure minimal disruption to traffic, this challenging task was carried out during the night.
Due to the drain flowing underneath and the Barapullah flyover above it, the steel spans had to be lifted by a crane and placed directly on the designated pillars. To make it possible, the steel girders were lifted from the ground one by one and first placed on the road built on the Barapullah flyover with the help of two cranes on one side of the Barapullah flyover. Then, by lifting girders using two cranes placed on both the sides of the flyover, the girders were installed on the designated pillars one by one.
Additionally, as a safety measure, during this work, alternate power supply arrangements were made to the areas being catered by 220 kV high-tension line passing right above this section in coordination with Delhi Transco Limited. Despite the complexities of the site, NCRTC completed the task while adhering to all safety and engineering standards.
These special steel spans are massive structures, consisting of beams made of structural steel. NCRTC, first manufactures the different segments of structural steel in the factory and then using trailers, brings them to the site during the night to avoid any traffic problems. These parts are then assembled at the site by systematically joining together with the help of a special process. The shape and structure of these steel spans are specially designed to suit all the requirements of construction, installation and usage.
Further Updates
The 4.5 km Delhi section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar is gearing up for operations, trial runs on this stretch commenced on April 13.
Currently, Namo Bharat trains are operational on 11 stations across the 55 km stretch between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South. The entire corridor is targeted to be operational by 2025.
Thane (Metro Rail News): Aecom India Pvt. Ltd has been declared as the lowest bidder for the contract of appointment of General Consultant for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.
Bidding Process
Maha- Metro issued a tender for appointing a General Consultant for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.
The Technical bids for the contract were opened on 3 January 2025, revealing that 3 firms have submitted bids for the contract. Furthermore, technical evaluation of the submitted bids took place on 16 May 2025.
The financial bids were opened on 16 May 2025, revealing that Aecom India Pvt. Ltd is the lowest bidder for the contract.
Financial Bid Values
Firm
Value
Aecom India Pvt. Ltd
₹ 187.2 Crore
DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH
₹ 200.5 Crore
Systra MVA Consulting (India) Private Limited
₹ 215.9 Crore
Contract Details
Contract Value: Rs. 187.24 Crores
Tender Id: 2024_MMRCL_1117577_1
Contract Duration: 1460 Days
Maha-Metro Brief Scope: Engagement of General Consultant for Thane Integral Metro Project of Maha-Metro.
About the Thane Metro Project
The Thane Metro project will feature a 29-kilometre corridor running along the western periphery of Thane city, comprising 22 stations. The project is expected to become operational by 2029 with a total cost of ₹ 12,200.10 crore.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken a significant leap in digital innovation by becoming the first large-scale urban transit system in India to integrate with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
DMRC was made live on the ONDC Network as a soft launch during November 2024 and now Delhi Metro tickets can be booked through over 10 widely used consumer apps, including Chartr, EaseMyTrip, Google Maps, Highway Delite, Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram), NammaYatri, OneTicket, Rapido, Redbus, Tummoc and Yatri Railways.
This development allows commuters to access metro services without the need to download a dedicated app or navigate through separate digital platforms. With an average daily ridership of 6.5 million passengers, DMRC’s onboarding onto the ONDC Network marks a critical step towards building an interoperable, accessible, and commuter-friendly digital mobility ecosystem.
Through a single-point integration enabled by Technology Service Provider SequelString AI (SAI), DMRC’s ticketing services are now accessible across a wide range of digital touchpoints—mobility apps, travel platforms, journey planners, and even a Telegram bot. This move ensures that metro access is seamlessly embedded into the existing digital routines of commuters.
Benefits of the DMRC Collaboration With the ONDC Network
This integration brings tangible benefits to commuters, both for inter-city and intra-city travel. For instance, an inter-city passenger traveling from Jaipur to Delhi via bus can now use the Redbus app not just to book their bus ticket, but also to purchase a Delhi Metro ticket from ISBT Kashmere Gate to any onward destination within the city—without switching platforms.
Similarly, for intra-city commuters, a user on the Rapido app can plan an entire journey in one go — starting with a bike taxi ride from home to Dhaula Kuan Metro Station, continuing via Delhi Metro to Anand Vihar, and completing the trip with a final bike or cab ride.
Significance of this Collaboration
This collaboration signifies more than a technological advancement—it signals a broader shift toward open digital public infrastructure. By embedding physical services like metro ticketing into digital networks, access becomes an integrated part of everyday life, not an isolated task. DMRC’s participation in ONDC supports its larger vision of expanding its digital footprint while simplifying user experience.
Official Statements
Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, said: “This partnership with ONDC is part of our effort to simplify metro travel and bring it into the digital spaces people already use every day. By offering ticketing through multiple familiar apps, we are removing the friction that often comes with transit access.”
Sh. Vibhor Jain, Acting CEO and COO at ONDC, added: ”The integration of DMRC into the ONDC Network illustrates how open digital ecosystems can enable broader, more seamless access to public services. By connecting once to the Network, DMRC can now offer ticketing across a range of everyday apps without needing custom integrations for each one.”
Bangalore ( Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Phase 2’s Yellow Line witnessed a major milestone as Titagarh Rail Systems Limited ( TRSL) has delivered the 3rd Trainset under the rolling stock contract 4RS-DM. The Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 spans 19.143 km from RV Road to Bommasandra through 16 stations.
Titagarh dispatched the 6 six coaches of the third trainset in 2 batches from its West Bengal Manufacturing Plant.
3 coaches on 30th April
3 Coaches on May 2 (Through Electric Bogie Tractors)
In January 2025, Titagarh delivered the first trainset for the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line. Titagarh rolled out the first train set from its manufacturing plant located in Uttarpara, West Bengal.
About 4RS-DM, the rolling stock contract of Bangalore Metro Phase 2
Initially, China’s CRRC Corporation Ltd bagged the rolling stock of Bangalore Metro Phase 2 in February 2019. The contract included the supply and manufacture the 36 trainsets ( 216 coaches) for the yellow and purple lines of Bangalore Metro.
However, CRRC was unable to fulfil the contract’s requirement, and signed a MoU with the Titagarh Rail System.
As per the MoU, CRRC manufactured and supplied one prototype train consisting of 6 coaches for the Yellow Line and one prototype train (6 coaches) Purple Line, and the remaining 204 coaches ( 34 trains) will be manufactured and supplied by Titagarh Rail System.
Future Projection
BMRCL has been planning to conduct the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection soon. An official from BMRCL mentioned that they have submitted all the documents to the CMRS, and they are currently under review. Initially, BMRCL plans to start passenger operations on the Yellow Line with 3 trainsets; however, the frequency of the trains will be 30 minutes, stopping at major stations, including RV Road, Jayadeva Hospital, Central Silk Board, Infosys, and Bommasandra.
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Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), India’s leading integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, today announced its financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Financial Highlights for Q4 FY2025:
– Revenue: TCI reported a consolidated revenue of 11,972 Mn, marking a growth of 9.3% compared to ₹ 10,954 Mn in the same period last year.
– EBITDA: The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) stood at ₹ 1,401 Mn, a 11.3% increase from ₹ 1,259 Mn. in FY2024.
– Profit After Tax (PAT): PAT rose by 11.4% to ₹ 1,151 Mn., compared to ₹ 1,033 Mn. in the previous year. Q4/FY2025 vs. Q4/FY2024
Performance Highlights: Q4/FY2025 vs. Performance Highlights: Q4/FY2025 vs. Q4/FY2024 Standalone (In ₹ Mn.) Q4/FY2024 Consolidated (In ₹ Mn.)
Particulars
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Growth%
Particulars
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Growth %
Revenue
10,207
9,692
5.3%
Revenue
11,972
10,954
9.3%
EBIDTA
1,331
1,186
12.2%
EBIDTA
1,401
1,259
11.3%
EBIDTA Margin
13.04%
12.24%
6.6%
EBIDTA Margin
11.70%
11.49%
1.8%
PAT
905
782
15.7%
PAT
1,151
1,033
11.4%
PAT Margin
8.87%
8.07%
9.9%
PAT Margin
9.61%
9.43%
1.9%
FY2025 vs. FY2024
Performance Highlights: FY2025 vs. Performance Highlights: FY2025 vs. FY2024 Standalone (In ₹ Mn.) FY2024 Consolidated (In ₹ Mn.)
Particulars
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Growth %
Particulars
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Growth %
Revenue
40,588
37,116
9.4%
Revenue
45,385
40,700
11.5%
EBIDTA
5591
4887
14.4%
EBIDTA
5078
4563
11.3%
EBIDTA Margin
13.78%
13.17%
4.6%
EBIDTA Margin
11.19%
11.21%
(0.2)%
PAT
3959
3225
22.8%
PAT
4161
3545
17.4%
PAT Margin
9.75%
8.69%
12.3%
PAT Margin
9.17%
8.71%
5.3%
Management Commentary:
Summarising the multidimensional performance insights, Mr. Vineet Agarwal, MD – TCI, said: “FY2025 has been a year of systemic growth at TCI. Despite global uncertainties and evolving supply chain dynamics, our focus on multimodal integration, sustainability and digitalisation has propelled decisive advancement.”
Driven by consumption-led warehousing demand, spanning quick commerce, retail and consumer durables sectors, we also strengthened our niche logistics and multimodal solutions for bulk goods, heavy machinery & large equipment. By deploying smart assets in rail and coastal transport, we have deepened our capabilities with high-capacity 40-foot, 40-tonne containers, fixed chassis units and ISO containers, ensuring efficiency and scalability in operations.
Sustainability remains intrinsic to our innovation roadmap, marked by the induction of EV and LNG trucks in our fleet and the transition to renewable energy-powered warehousing. The TEMT tool, developed by the TCI-IIM Supply Chain Sustainability Lab, which holds the distinction of being India’s first ISO-certified tool, has also been recognised by the Smart Freight Centre in the Netherlands for its contribution in decarbonising freight transportation.
Further strengthening our digital capabilities, we have successfully piloted AI-driven analytics, bot-based service operations and are testing Agentic AI solutions to elevate customer experience and operational precision.
He further added, “With the global logistics sector undergoing transformative acceleration, TCI remains steadfast in its commitment to resilience, innovation, operational excellence and stakeholder value creation. As we look ahead, we are investing in up-skilling talent, green logistics, automation and strategic partnerships, aligned with our vision to be a key enabler in positioning India as a global logistics hub.”
About Group TCI: Group TCI, with revenues of over Rs. 7000 Cr, is India’s leading integrated supply chain and logistics solutions provider. TCI group with expertise developed over 6 decades has an extensive network of company-owned offices, 15+ Mn. sq. ft. of warehousing space and a strong team of trained employees. With its customer-centric approach, world-class resources, state-of-the-art technology and professional management, the group follows strong corporate governance and is committed to value creation for its stakeholders and social responsibilities. TCI was the first to launch several solutions in the logistics field. Its product offering includes:
TCI Freight: India’sleading surface transport entity. This division is fully equipped to provide total transport solutions for cargo of any dimension or product segment. It transports cargo on FTL (Full truck load)/ LTL (Less than truck load)/ Small packages and consignments/Over-dimensional cargo.
TCI Seaways: TCI Seaways is well equipped with six ships in its fleet and caters to the coastal cargo requirements for transporting containers and bulk cargo. Being the pioneers in multimodal coastal shipping and container cargo movement and transportation services, TCI Seaways connects India with its western, eastern, and southern ports.
TCI Supply Chain Solutions: TCI SCS is a single window enabler of integrated supply chain solutions, right from conceptualisation and designing the logistics network to actual implementation. The core service offerings are Supply Chain Consultancy, Inbound Logistics, Warehousing / Distribution Centre Management & Outbound Logistics.
TCI Cold Chain Solutions Ltd.: Integrated cold chain service provider to meet the needs of temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution services. The facility caters to the needs of various industries such as agriculture products, processed foods, life sciences, healthcare and specialty chemicals, among others.
TCI CONCOR Multimodal Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: An end-to-end multimodal logistics solutions provider, it is a joint venture between TCI and Concor. This segment synergises the strengths, infrastructure and capabilities of TCI Group with the rail infrastructure of Concor. It establishes a cost-effective integrated rail road service.
Transystem: Transystem Logistics International Pvt Ltd. (TLI), a JV between TCI and Mitsui & Co., carved its niche by offering high-quality integrated logistics solutions to Japanese Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers in India. TLI offers a wide range of services like IBL for Production Parts (Just-In-Time basis), OBL, Warehousing, Spare Parts delivery (After Sales Service), CKD container transportation, etc.
TCI Express Ltd: A leading express distribution specialist that offers a single window door-to-door & time-definite solution for customers’ express requirements
TCI Developers Ltd: It undertakes the development of large modern Warehouses, Logistics Parks etc.
TCI Foundation: TCI Foundation, the social arm of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), endeavours to support & assist lesser privileged communities in India by facilitating Health Services, Education, Community and Sports Development. TCI Foundation is associated with the Government of India, State Governments, International Organisations, Public Sector Undertakings and Corporates of repute to deliver the quality-controlled CSR activities in India.
