SWR invites bids for BG track on Shorapur & Shahpur under Gadga-Wadi new line project
The South Western Railway has invited bids for the construction and commissioning of a 257km new BG line track between Shorapur (incl) and Shahpur (excl) (23.400 km) under Gadag-Wadi new line, at an estimated cost of Rs 551.54 crore. The bid submission
PMRC plans two interchanges at Patna metro junction
In an attempt to ensure smooth movement of passengers, Patna Metro Rail Corporation has planned two interchange stations at Patna Junction on both the lines. The interchange station at Patna Junction will be underground, and at Khemnichak, it
PMC approves Rs 13,429-cr metro expansion in Pune
Pune Municipal Corporation has approved the second phase of Pune metro rail involving an investment of Rs 13,429 crore. Under Phase-II part of the project, the metro services will expand from Khadakwasla to Kharadi via Swargate and Hadapsar
Modi lays foundation stone for development of 508 railway stations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country. Around 1300 stations will be modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) for over Rs 24,470 crores. The PM informed
Kashmir to be connected with other states via railway network by 2024
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Personnel, Public Grievances Jitendra Singh has informed that Kashmir will be connected soon to the rest of the country through a railway network in early 2024. Overall, Rs 295 crore will be spent
RLDA starts process to redevelop Rs 4,700-cr NDLS project
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has started the redevelopment process for New Delhi railway station by holding the pre-bid meeting for the Rs 4,700 crore projects. The authority held a pre-bid meeting to help bidders understand the project's
Govt plans special transport corridors worth Rs 5.25 lakh-cr
The Central government has planned a project to create specialized transport corridors for energy, minerals, and cement transportation. The railway ministry has sought Cabinet approval for a Rs. 5.25 lakh crore investment during 2024-31 fiscal periods
NCRTC installs steel spans on RRTS Corridor
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has installed two special steel spans for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in the Kondli area of the national capital. These spans (of bridges) are part of a
PM to lay foundation for redevelopment of 21 railway stations in Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of 21 railway stations across Telangana on August 6 virtually under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The new stations are being developed with an outlay of Rs 894 crores
CMRL floats tender for inter-state metro project
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has floated a tender for the preparation of a feasibility study for the first inter-state metro in Southern parts of the country. The CMRL will select a consultant to prepare a feasibility study report for introducing a mass
HAML considers changes in the Rs 6,250-cr airport metro line
The Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) has decided to make changes to the 31-km long line to connect Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at an investment of Rs 6,250 crore. The new alignment will help accommodate emerging areas and
MMRDA accelerates Line 2B construction to connect city’s outskirts
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has fast tracked the construction work on the Line 2B, an important east-west connection, and is one of the lines that could see a partial launch in 2024. It would connect
Telangana clears Rs 60,000-cr for metro rail network expansion
Telangana Cabinet has approved the project for expansion of metro rail infrastructure in Hyderabad with an investment worth Rs 60,000 crore to strengthen the public transport at a large scale. The CM has already laid the foundation stone for metro rail
PM to lay foundation stone for redevelopment of 500 stations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for redevelopment of around 500 railway stations in the next week under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, involving preparation of master plans and their implementation in phases to
L&T secures underground metro project from Mominpur to Esplanade
L&T (Larsen & Toubro) construction has secured an order from the Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) for the design and construction of an underground metro project of Joka-Esplanade Metro Corridor in Kolkata. The major scope of work for the project comprises
NR to develop 11-km elevated corridor to decongest NDLS station
In an attempt to decongest New Delhi Railway Station, the Northern Railways plans to build 11-km long elevated road corridors around the Paharganj side of the station. The proposed corridors will offer multiple entries to the station from Basant Lane
Yesvantpur railway station in Bengaluru awaits major facelift
The integrated redevelopment of Yesvantpur junction railway station in Bengaluru is all set for state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrade including passenger facilities, parking needs, retail options and food courts, thereby promoting the public urban hub
Modi flags off metro trains, inaugurates various projects in Pune
PM Narendra Modi flagged off metro trains marking the inauguration of services on completed sections of two corridors of Pune Metro Phase-I. These sections are from Phugewadi station to Civil Court station and Garware College station to Ruby Hall
Multi-modal connectivity integration at 8 Metro stations in Bangalore
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) in Bangalore has recommended multi-modal integration (MMT) at eight stations in IT corridor of Whitefield in view of starting of metro operations on Byappanahalli-KR Puram stretch by Bangalore
RITES emerges lowest bidder for Rs 500-cr offshore contract
RITES Limited has been declared as the lowest bidder in two tenders by CFM, Mozambique, for the supply of 150 wagons and 10 ten locomotives involving an investment of Rs. 500 crore. The bid is subjected to the scrutiny and evaluation process of CFM
RVNL secures Rs 1,088-cr rail contract in Haryana
RVNL has secured a composite contract from Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC) to develop the New Broad-Gauge Railway Line of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation (HORC) project, worth Rs 1,088 crore. RVNL will undertake
Siemens & RVNL secure Rs 377-cr MMRDA’s contract
Siemens, in a joint venture with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has secured a contract from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to electrify Mumbai Metro’s Line 2B. The consortium’s share for the project is Rs. 228 crore
Telangana sanctions Rs 60,000-cr plan for metro rail expansion
The Telangana government has approved Rs 60,000 crore to expand the metro rail network in Hyderabad in the next three-four years to strengthen public transport in Hyderabad. Metro rail expansion would take place on many routes that connect
Gurgaon railway station heads for Rs 200-cr upgrade
The Indian Railways has decided to redevelop the Gurugram station with all the modern facilities at an investment of Rs.200 crore. Pataudi and Rewari stations will also receive upgrades worth Rs. 12 crore and Rs. 7 crore, respectively. The upgradation
Railways seek cabinet approval for Rs 5.25-lakh-cr linkage plan
The Railways ministry plans to seek Cabinet approval for a ₹5.25 lakh crore investment programme during fiscal years 2024-31 to improve rail connectivity to mining areas, cement plants and consumption points, based on the PM Gati Shakti
Haryana govt kick-starts work on 24-km metro rail project
The Haryana government has commenced work on the Ballabgarh to Palwal metro rail stretch, aimed at bolstering connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). The approved metro project, spanning 24 km, will link crucial industrial areas like Sector
Tata Projects emerges as lowest bidder for Chennai metro's underground package
Tata Projects Ltd. (TPL) has secured the position of the lowest bidder for the civil construction of underground Package UG-06/RT-01 in Chennai Metro's Line-5. The package entails the construction of twin tunnels and 5 underground stations spanning
MMRC speeds up Rs 33,000-cr underground metro rail in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) is making progress on its first fully underground metro rail, covering 33.5 km with 26 stations and a depot, involving an investment of Rs 33,000 crore. The eagerly awaited Metro Line 3 Phase 1, stretching from
Kanpur Metro's Tatya TBM breaks ground with 'Dragging' method
The 'Tatya' Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) achieved a significant milestone in the Kanpur Metro Rail Project by being successfully 'dragged' up to 215 meters inside the under-construction Naveen Market underground Metro station. This accomplishment
K-RIDE plans 452-km extension of Bengaluru Suburban Rail network
The Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) has put forward a proposal to extend the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) by 452 km, aimed at meeting future metro rail requirements in and around the city. Seeking approval from
