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Bids invited for track maintenance work of the East-West Line of Ahmedabad Metro

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Bids invited for track maintenance work of the East-West Line of Ahmedabad Metro

GUJARAT (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has invited bids for the track maintenance work of the East-West corridor (Thaltej Gam Station to Vastral Gam Station with dead ends including Apparel Park depot and Ramps) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase 1. The estimated cost of the work is Rs 2.16 Crore.

Tender Information

INFORMATIONDETAILS
Tender NumberGMRC/O&M/TRACK MAINTENANCE/EW/PH-1/2026
Estimated CostRs 2.16 Crore (Inclusive of Taxes)
Tender FeesRs 25,000 (Inclusive of GST)
Tender Security AmountRs 2.16 Lakh
Tender Validity180 days from the last day of tender submission
Tender Submission Deadline24.06.2026 up to 17:00 hrs
Completion Period24 Months

Scope of Work 

The work includes the maintenance of tracks in the East-West corridor of the Ahmedabad Metro phase 1 project. The tracks across the Thaltej Gam station to Vastral Gam station and the dead ends, including the Apparel Park depot and Ramps are covered in the tender.

About the Project

The East-West corridor of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project, phase 1, connects the Thaltej Gam station to Vastral Gam station. The stretch includes 18 stations, covering a distance of 20.30 km. 

Also Read: Ahmedabad Metro: GMRC floats track maintenance tender for North-South Corridor of Phase 1 & 2

NCRTC relocates depot to Panchgaon for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Line

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NCRTC relocates depot to Panchgaon for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Line

HARYANA (Metro Rail News): The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has shifted the depot of Delhi-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) from Dharuhera in Rewari, Haryana to Panchgaon in Gurugram district in Haryana. After opening the proposed RRTS corridor will significantly reduce the travel time between Delhi and Alwar, leading to decongestion of the national capital. 

The Haryana government has planned to make Panchgaon a major transit integration of three systems. It will connect the RRTS corridor with the proposed Gurugram Metro extension from Sector 56 and the upcoming Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor along the KMP expressway. 

According to The New Indian Express, the NCRTC has completed the surveys for the first phase of the project covering Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Bawal in Haryana. They have conducted land assessments and studied the soil quality across 22 locations along the route, including DGPS survey, topography mapping and pile assessment. The first phase of the project will be the longest phase covering 93.5 km of the total 164 km route.

In an earlier announcement, the NCRTC had shifted the terminal station for the first phase of the project. Initially, the proposed terminal station for the phase was planned at SNP (Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror), but it was later reduced to Bawal, shortening the initial stretch. 

The proposed corridor will connect Delhi with Gurugram and Rewari in Haryana, and Alwar in Rajasthan. This will be the second Namo Bharat corridor, after the Delhi-Meerut RRTS, connecting Delhi with neighbouring districts through semi-high speed trains. The Delhi-Meerut RRTS became entirely operational on 22nd February 2026, covering Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut in less than 1 hour.

Also Read: North Western Railway invites bids for track renewal work on the Raikabagh-Phalodi route in Rajasthan

North Western Railway invites bids for track renewal work on the Raikabagh-Phalodi route in Rajasthan

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North Western Railway invites bids for track renewal work on the Raikabagh-Phalodi route in Rajasthan

RAJASTHAN (Metro Rail News): North Western Railway has invited bids for a major track renewal project on the Raikabagh-Phalodi Junction section in Rajasthan. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 42.86 crore and It will cover the renewal of railway tracks over a distance of 92 track kilometres.

Tender Information

Information Details 
Tender Number ADENLINE-II01OF2026-27 
Estimated Cost Rs 42.8 crore
Bidding System Two Packet System
EMDRs 85.73 lakh
Bid Submission Deadline08 July 2026, (15:00) 
Bid Validity60 Days  
Completion Period12 months

Scope of work 

The contractor will carry out Complete Track Renewal (CTR) work on the Raikabagh-Phalodi Junction section. The work will cover Raikabagh – Phalodi Jn. CTR(P) – 92.000 Tkm (From Km 0.000 to Km 92.000) by Contractors own PQRS/SQRS portal under ADEN/Line-II Jurisdiction.

About the Project

The Raikabagh-Phalodi route is an important railway section in western Rajasthan. Passenger and freight trains use this route regularly. Through this project, North Western Railway plans to replace aging track infrastructure and improve the overall performance of the line.

Also Read: PM Modi to Inaugurate Chennai Metro’s Vadapalani-Poonamallee Stretch in July

PM Modi to Inaugurate Chennai Metro’s Vadapalani-Poonamallee Stretch in July

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Chennai Metro’s Vadapalani-Poonamallee Stretch in July

CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro’s Phase 2 project is about to reach an important milestone next month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to open the 14.6 km Vadapalani-Poonamallee Bypass Metro stretch, which will cut travel time for commuters in western Chennai. 

According to The New Indian Express Report, The Prime Minister is expected to visit Tamil Nadu in the second or third week of July to inaugurate the Vadapalani-Poonamallee Bypass (Nazarethpet) Metro Rail section. He is also expected to dedicate several completed railway projects to the nation and lay the foundation for two National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects during his visit. The 14.6 km stretch is part of Chennai Metro Phase 2’s Corridor 4. It is a 26.1 km route that will connect Lighthouse near Marina Beach with Poonamallee Bypass. 

Officials said Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has received all the clearances which are needed to start operations on this new section. TNIE also mentioned in their report that the Tamil Nadu government has informed the Prime Minister’s Office about the completion of the corridor and now they are waiting for confirmation of the inauguration date. An official mentioned that the Prime Minister may come to the state in the second or third week of July. This visit could happen after a possible reshuffle in the Union Cabinet, which is expected in the first week of the month.

Travel time to reduce sharply

The new metro line will improve connectivity between Poonamallee and Vadapalani. Travel time between these sections is also expected to drop from around 90 minutes to about 30 minutes. The corridor will also connect with the existing Green Line at Vadapalani. The Green Line currently runs between Chennai Central and St Thomas Mount.

In the first phase, trains starting from Poonamallee Bypass will stop at all 10 stations up to Porur. After Porur, trains will head directly to Vadapalani and will not stop at the following six stations:

  • Alapakkam
  • Karambakkam
  • Valasaravakkam
  • Alwarthirunagar
  • Saligramam Warehouse
  • Saligramam

Link to Kuthambakkam Bus Terminus

The opening of the metro corridor is important for another major transport project in the region. The Tamil Nadu government had also planned to launch the Kuthambakkam mofussil bus terminus near Thirumazhisai this year in February. But, authorities postponed the opening because metro work between Vadapalani and Porur is still underway. The bus terminus is about 6.5 km from the Poonamallee Bypass Metro station.

Also Read: Ahmedabad Metro: GMRC floats track maintenance tender for North-South Corridor of Phase 1 & 2

Ranjit Buildcon Ltd. bags Rs 383.9 cr contract for Lucknow Metro Phase 1B elevated corridor

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Ranjit Buildcon Ltd. bags Rs 383.9 cr contract for Lucknow Metro Phase 1B elevated corridor

LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Ranjit Buildcon Ltd. has secured a contract worth Rs 383.98 crore for building a significant elevated section of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B. The project features an elevated viaduct, five metro stations, a depot connection ramp, and several support facilities. 

Contract Details

InformationDetails
Contractor Ranjit Buildcon Ltd. 
Contract ValueRs 383.98 cr
Award Date18 June 2026
Completion Period24 months

Scope of work

Under this contract, Ranjit Buildcon will design and construct the main line elevated viaduct from ThakurGanj Metro Station to Vasantkunj Metro Station (approx. 4.6 km including station length), construction of ramp (approx. 740.00 m) to connect viaduct & depot entry/exit and 5 nos. of elevated metro stations i.e., Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarajganj, Musabagh & Vasantkunj, including civil, associated ancillary structures, PEB structures, architectural work, water supply, sanitary installation, drainage, external development, fire fighting arrangement, E&M works in Phase-1B of Lucknow Metro.

About the Project

The East-West Corridor is part of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B. The proposed corridor will connect Charbagh to Vasant Kunj and it is going to be 11.165 km long. Around 4.286 km of the route will be elevated, while 6.879 km will be underground. This route will enhance connectivity in several densely populated areas of old Lucknow.

Also Read: Ahmedabad Metro: GMRC floats track maintenance tender for North-South Corridor of Phase 1 & 2

Ahmedabad Metro: GMRC floats track maintenance tender for North-South Corridor of Phase 1 & 2

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Ahmedabad Metro: GMRC floats track maintenance tender for North-South Corridor of Phase 1 & 2

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has invited a tender for track maintenance work on Ahmedabad Metro’s North-South Corridor. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 3.79 crore and it will cover track work across parts of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 Corridor. 

Tender Information

Information Details 
Tender Number GMRC/O&M/TRACK MAINTENANCE/NS/PH-1&2/2026 
Estimated Cost Rs 3.79 cr
Tender Fees Rs 25,000
Tender Security Rs 3.79 lakh
Tender Submission Deadline8 July 2026, (15:00 Hrs) 
Tender Validity 180 days
Completion Period 24 months

Scope of work

The scope of work includes track maintenance work of NS Corridor: Part-A (APMC Station to Motera Station including Gyaspur Depot, Ramp and Pocket track) of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-1 & Part-B (Motera Stations end to Mahatma Mandir Station, GNLU-Gift City Corridor including Indroda Park Depot, Ramp, Pocket track, Exit & Entry lines and dead ends) of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2 

About the project 

Ahmedabad Metro’s North-South Corridor connects important residential, commercial, and business areas in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The corridor also provides connectivity to GIFT City, which is one of India’s leading financial and business hubs. Through this contract, GMRC plans to maintain track quality and improve operational reliability across both Phase 1 and Phase 2 sections of the metro network. 

Also Read: DMRC to conduct study for the decongestion of the Central Vista

DMRC to conduct study for the decongestion of the Central Vista

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DMRC to conduct study for the decongestion of the Central Vista

NEW DELHI (Metro Rain News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plans to do a comprehensive study to find ways to ease out traffic in the Central Vistas area. The focus area of this study will be around the bustling stretches in the national administrative district, covering C-Hexagon, Man Singh Marg, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg and Teen Murti Marg. The assessment will examine the mobility requirements of the area up to 2060. 

The purpose of the study will be to find grade-separated infrastructure proposals for the decongestion of the Central Vista area. The study will include:

  • Traffic Analysis
  • Future Forecasting
  • Micro Simulation
  • Alignment Design
  • Structure Feasibility Assessment
  • Environmental Considerations
  • Broad Cost Estimation of Work
  • Vision 2060

DMRC has floated a tender for this project. The tender document says that the assessment should be completed in six months. The study is expected to assess tunnels and underpasses which can reduce traffic congestion in the area while maintaining the heritage area’s architectural and ecological importance. The corporation said that the intervening proposals should be sustainable and feasible both economically and technically. 

The Central Vista is the key administrative area in New Delhi. It is one of the most significant areas, where the most vital national infrastructures such as Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Parliament House and India Gate are situated. Over the past few years, the government has pursued a project to redevelop the area. The DMRC Phase 5(A) expansion also includes a corridor to serve this area. 

Also Read: Bengaluru Metro: Amid continuous delays, new deadlines announced for Pink and Blue Line

BEML to unveil the prototype of India’s first Bullet Train by early 2027

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BEML to unveil the prototype of India’s first Bullet Train by early 2027

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): BEML is expected to roll out the first prototype of B-28, India’s first bullet train by early 2027, as reported by The Indian Express. The indigenously built bullet train is expected to operate from August 2027 at the Surat-Billimora stretch in Gujarat. The bullet train is being built at BEML’s Aditya Plant in Bengaluru. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Railway Minister, inaugurated the plant on 25th April, 2026. 

After the train set is ready, it will be sent to the Surat depot for testing and trial runs. The Surat depot is being developed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

Vaishnaw said to ANI that, “Our bullet train project is progressing rapidly. The first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will begin operation next year”

As per the report by News18, the high-speed train is expected to enter service at the 47 kilometers Surat-Bilimora section of the corridor from August 2027. After the opening of the Surat-Bilimora section, the rest of the corridor will be gradually commissioned in phases. Subsequently, following the Surat-Bilimora section, Vapi-Surat and Vapi-Ahmedabad sections will follow, followed by an inter-state extension from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to Thane in Maharashtra.

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project will be India’s first high-speed rail corridor. Designed with the Japanese Shinkanshen technology, the bullet train has a design speed up to 350 kmph and operational speed of 320 kmph. The bullet train will reduce the travel time of Ahmedabad to Mumbai, covering the 508 km distance in 1 hour 58 minutes. 

Also Read: Bids invited for geotechnical works of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C)

Bengaluru Metro: Amid continuous delays, new deadlines announced for Pink and Blue Line 

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Bengaluru Metro: Amid continuous delays, new deadlines announced for Pink and Blue Line 

BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bengaluru Metro expansion has got new timelines after Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda met with BMRCL officials to review ongoing projects. The minister expressed concerns about delays, traffic disruption, and the state of metro construction sites in the city.

In his first review meeting of the Bengaluru Metro project on June 19, Gowda mentioned that poor management of metro construction sites had made traffic worse and the construction work had blocked more road space than needed. He also criticized Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for continuously missing project deadlines over the years. The meeting lasted for nearly 3 hours at the BMRCL headquarters in Shantinagar. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Tushar Girinath, BMRCL Managing Director J Ravishankar, and other senior officials were also there.

New timelines for Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Lines

According to Deccan Herald Report, Gowda announced updated targets for the 21.26 km Pink Line which will connect Kalena, Agrahara and Nagavara. The new target deadlines are: 

  •  Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere: The 7.5-km elevated section will open by August 15. The earlier target for this section was May-June 2026.
  • Dairy Circle to Nagavara: The 13.75-km underground section will open by March 2027. The previous target for this underground section was December 2026.

Blue Line trail runs planned by October

The minister also talked about the progress of the Outer Ring Road Metro Corridor under Phase 2A. He instructed BMRCL to start trails run on KR Puram-Marathahalli and Marathahalli-HSR layout sections by October 2026.  But, he said work at the Marathahalli and Silk Board stations could delay the project. He added that the 19.75 km KR Puram–Silk Board Metro line is expected to open five months later after the trial runs begin.

A senior BMRCL official told Deccan Herald that workers had completed viaduct construction across most of the corridor, except at Marathahalli and Silk Board. Teams are currently laying tracks and trying to finish work near Marathahalli before the October target. The official also mentioned that labor shortages are still impacting the construction activities, because the workforce is currently about 50% below what is needed.

Airport Metro targets announced

For Phase 2B, Gowda shared the following targets:

  • Hebbal-Kempegowda International Airport section: June 2027
  • KR Puram-Hebbal section: December 2027

These sections will enhance metro connectivity to Bengaluru airport and the northern parts of the city.

Phase 3 approval expected soon

The minister expressed hope that the Centre would approve the 44.65 km Phase 3 project within the next 20 days. He stated that BMRCL would proceed with the tender process after receiving approval. The meeting also reviewed project funding. Tushar Girinath said the state government is working to increase the Centre’s share of metro funding to 50%.

Also Read: Bids invited for geotechnical works of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C)

Bids invited for geotechnical works of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C)

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Bids invited for geotechnical works of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C)

AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) has invited bids for carrying out the geotechnical investigation work for the proposed Ring Corridor for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C), which spans across 2 corridors, first from the APMC Station to Prakash Nagar Station and the second corridor from Vadaj Station to APMC Station. The approximate cost of the contract is Rs.1.93 Crore.

Tender Information: 

InformationDetails
Tender NumberGMRC/GEOTECH-2/PH-3(C)/2026
Cost of workRs. 1.93 Crore
Completion period 05 Months
Tender FeesRs. 5,000 
Tender SecurityRs. 1.93 Lakh 
Tender Submission Deadline25 June 2026, (17:00 hrs)
Technical Bid Opening25 June 2026, (15:30 hrs)
Tender Validity180 days

Brief Scope of Work:

Carrying out Geotechnical Investigation Work for the proposed Ring Corridors, first from the APMC Station to Prakash Nagar Station and second corridor from Vadaj Station to APMC Station for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C) project. 

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3(C):

Phase 3(C) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project is in its foundational stage. Tenders are also out for the detailed topographical survey for the proposed ring corridor of 36.169 km elevated viaduct from APMC end to APMC end. This is a circular corridor including 26 elevated stations.

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