DMRC hastens Janakpuri West-RK Ashram corridor
The DMRC has fast-tracked the Janakpuri West-RK Ashram corridor by launching the first U-girder for the DC-01A package, executed by H.G. Infra Engineering Limited (HGIEL). The contract was awarded to HGIEL in January 2023, and the first pier
PM inaugurates Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad –Meerut RRTS Corridor, built at a cost of Rs 30,000 crore, at Uttar Pradesh’s Sahibabad RapidX station. He also flagged off ‘Namo Bharat', the country’s first RapidX
Kalpataru-Gulermak JV to construct underground Kanpur Metro line
Kalpataru Projects International (KPIL) and Gulermak, a joint venture (KPIL-Gulermak JV), has emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of the underground section of 8.6 km Line-2 (Rawatpur-Jaurali) of Kanpur Metro, comprising 8 stations
CMRL to award Interstate Metro Rail contract
The Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRL) is set to award a contract for the feasibility report of South India's first interstate metro project. This ambitious venture aims to connect the thriving industrial hub of Hosur with Bommasandra in Bengaluru
TATA-CMRL inks Rs. 1817.54-cr underground stations pact
TATA Projects has signed Rs. 1817.54 crore metro project contracts with CMRL to build five underground stations in Corridor-05 of Chennai Metro Phase 02. In this connection, the company has received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA). The project involves
Bullet train project to strengthen Gujarat-Mumbai ties
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed confidence that the bullet train project will enhance the collaboration between Gujarat and Mumbai in terms of economic, infrastructure, and social aspects. Addressing a gathering of top businessmen
UPMRC accelerates Agra Metro Tunneling Work
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has fast-tracked the Agra Metro Rail Project, and the tunneling work is progressing well as the TBM ‘Yamuna’ has already achieved its last breakthrough for the Up line at Taj Mahal Metro Station
NHSRCL completes land acquisition for MAHSR project
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has achieved a milestone by completing 100% land acquisition in Gujarat for the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. The acquisition of the final parcel of land
Centre fixes Kupwara in J&K on rail network radar
The Union government has fixed Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on the country’s rail network radar, as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha informed. The Union Railway Ministry has already earmarked funds for the survey of the rail line, marking
Odisha steers clears Rs. 5,929-cr metro rail project
The Odisha government has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the first phase of the Rs. 5,900 crores metro rail project. The state government will fully bear the cost of the project, which is slated to be completed in 48 months. The Bhubaneswar
Maharashtra unveils ring metro rail project in Thane city
The Maharashtra state administration has planned to build a ring metro rail project in Thane city. The Thane ring metro project encompasses a 29-km route comprising 22 stations. Of this total length, 26km will be elevated, while the remaining 3 km will
RITES secures Rs. 900-cr rail contract in Bangladesh
Adding new project to its portfolio in the rail sector, RITES has secured Rs. 900 crore contracts for the construction of a rail project in Bangladesh. The project order involves the procurement of 200 broad gauge passenger carriages for the Bangladesh Railway
Pune MetroLine 3 gets Third Rail System
One of the most modern developments in Pune's urban transportation landscape is the adoption of the Third Rail System. This innovative technology will be introduced in Pune, revolutionizing how the metro line receives its electrical power. The adoption of the
Noida-Ghaziabad metro rail link back on track
The gap between the RapidX corridor in Ghaziabad, and the metro’s Blue and Red lines will finally be bridged with the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) deciding to revive the Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad metro line, a proposal that had been
Railways inks Indo-Russian JV to make Vande Bharat Trains
The Indian Railways has signed a supply contract with the Indo-Russian joint venture (JV), Kinet Railway Solutions, for the production of Vande Bharat Trains. The deal involves the manufacturing of 120 Vande Bharat trains, along with maintenance services
MMRDA awards Thane metro rail depot's contract
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has appointed a contractor for the construction of the Mogharpada Depot in Thane, which will serve Metro Routes 4 and 4A. These routes connect Wadala to Gaimukh with stops at Ghatkopar
RVNL wins Rs 811-cr contract for central railways tunnel project
RVNL has bagged the contract for constructing tunnels with a ballastless track, bridges, and track linking on the Dharakhoh-Maramjhiri section, valued at Rs 811 crores. This project is in connection with the 3rd line expansion of the Dharakhoh-Maramjhiri
Mumbai-Thane metro project advances with depot construction & track laying
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has taken significant steps forward in the Metro 4 and 4A project connecting Mumbai to Thane and its suburbs. Contractors have been appointed for the construction of the depot at
SWR floats tender for Bagalkot-Kudachi New Line Project
South Western Railway has issued a tender for earthwork, blanketing, minor bridges, road under/over bridges and other works at Suttatti and Kudachi stations in Karnataka as part of the Bagalkot-Kudachi New Line project. The project is valued at
Jaipur metro rail gets Rs. 980-cr extension
The Rajasthan government has launched construction work on the extension of Phase 1-C part of the Jaipur Metro, which involves an investment of Rs 980 crore, informs CM. Phase 1-C stretch of the Jaipur Metro project aims to extend the existing 11.97 km
CMRS clears KR Pura-Byappanhahalli metro line
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety has approved the KR Pura-Byappanhahalli metro line stretch, which is aimed at providing hassle-free and seamless connectivity to the people in the area, especially those living in and around Whitefield. As per
Rahee Infratech emerges lowest bidder for Mumbai Metro Line 9
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has declared Rahee Infratech as the lowest bidder for the 11.38 km long metro Line 9 of the Mumbai metro network, which runs from Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar. The metro line
Panel proposes three new metro lines in Bengaluru
A panel consisting of members from the state government and FICCI has proposed three new corridors for the Bengaluru metro network. These new lines would connect Old Airport Road and MG Road to Hope Farm and Old Madras Road, KR Puram
PMRDA launches work on metro lines 4 & 5 in Pune
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has initiated groundwork for the construction of 4 & 5 metro lines after receiving approval from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to implement Phase 2 of the Metro rail project, which
Railway starts work on Delhi-Amritsar High Speed Rail project
The Indian Railways has started a land survey, starting from Dadiana village in Punjab, for the construction of a high-speed rail project connecting Delhi and Amritsar. The railway corridor will have a dedicated 55-foot-wide railway track for bullet
CMRL submits DFR for Rs. 11,834-cr Phase-II extension
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has submitted the Detailed Feasibility Reports (DFR) for the extension of Corridors 3 and 5 under Phase II of the Chennai Metro. This extension project entails a combined investment of Rs.11,834 crore. With a total length
MMRDA invites bid for Kanjurmarg metro depot
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for appointment of a consultant for the construction of Kanjurmarg metro depot. This project encompasses architectural work and the development of
DMRC initiates Multi-Modal Integration at key metro stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated plans to enable Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) by transforming Chandni Chowk, Inderlok, and Laxmi Nagar metro stations. The core aim of this endeavour is to ease congestion in the areas surrounding
MMRDA unveils Metro Line-10 in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced the construction of a 10km-long Metro 10 line, which will directly connect Metro 4 and Mira Road in the metropolitan city. The new metro line will feature a
KMRC launches work on Purple Line extension
The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has launched work on the expansion of the Kolkata Metro Purple Line at the Victoria metro station, which will essentially be an underground metro station. It will be constructed using the cut-and-cover
