L&T wins ₹2,500-cr Patna Metro rail contract

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has awarded a contract to Larsen and Toubro for design and construction of the underground metro project Phase-1 of the Patna Mass Rapid Transit System. The order has been awarded to heavy civil infrastructure business of L&T Construction at around ₹1,000-2,500 crores. The project is being funded by Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) and upon completion, it will be operated by PMRC.

The project involves design and construction of twin tunnel ramp at Rajendra Nagar and six UG metro stations including Rajendra Nagar, Moin Ul Haq Stadium, University PMCH, Gandhi Maidan and Akashvani along with other associated structures including architectural finishing, water supply, sanitary installation and drainage works on the new ISBT to Patna Station of Corridor-2 of Phase-1 of Patna MRTS. The project alignment passes through the heart of Patna city and is scheduled to be completed within 42 months.