Railways to modernize 87 Gujarat railway stations under Amrit Bharat Scheme
As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aimed at modernizing railway stations with a long-term approach, the Indian Railways has identified 87 railway stations in Gujarat for redevelopment. Notably, the iconic Ahmedabad railway station will undergo
SC directs Delhi govt to release Rs 415-cr for RRTS corridor
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to allocate Rs 415 crore for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project within a two-month timeframe. The decision was made by a bench of Justices S K Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia after
Tricity metro project's first phase to be expanded to 77km
The administrations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, along with representatives from the Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA), have jointly approved the commencement of construction for the first phase of the Tricity Metro
NCRTC building five stations under TOD Policy in NCR
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has taken a significant step towards promoting integrated urban planning with the initiation of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy. The policy will focus on the development of dense
NHSRCL completes awarding of civil packages for MAHSR in Maharashtra
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has achieved a major milestone by awarding the last Civil Package (C3) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) alignment in Maharashtra. This final package covers a 135-km
Pune metro lines to converge at single building in Civil Court Station
The Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) has decided to consolidate all three metro lines into a single building at the Civil Court station. With the support of both Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and
NHSRCL awards L&T Rs 15,697 cr MAHSR Bullet Train project
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) bagged a contract worth Rs 15,697 crore, for the development of 135.45 km under Package C-3 of the 508.17 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) project, by the National High Speed Rail Corporation
Tata Projects gets contract for 4 metro stations by CMRL
Tata Projects Limited was awarded a contract by CMRL for the construction of four underground stations for phase-2 project on busy stretches at Otteri, Pattalam, Perambur Barracks and Kellys. The Rs 1,204.87 crore contract agreement was signed by
HMRL launches work on metro extension to Old City
The Hyderabad Metro Rail has initiated ground works for the extension of the metro rail in the old city of Hyderabad, following the directives of the state CM. The agency has identified five tentative locations for Metro stations, including Salarjung Museum
CMRL awards Rs 1,063-cr contract for metro station development in Chennai
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has signed a contract with M/s Dineshchandra-soma Joint Venture, involving an investment of Rs 1,063 crore, for the development of metro stations in corridor 3 of phase 2 construction. The contract is part of the funding
NCRTC starts track laying work on Delhi-Meerut RAPID corridor
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has initiated track laying work in the Delhi section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RAPID corridor. This significant development follows the successful completion of tunneling work in the section
L&T and NCC submit bids for Hyderabad Airport Metro Project
Engineering giants Larsen & Toubro and NCC Ltd are vying for the Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail project, having submitted their bids for the 5,688 crore tender. The Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) opened the engineering, procurement, and
DMRC submits DPR for Greater Noida-New Delhi metro project
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) to the Uttar Pradesh government and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for the construction of the Greater Noida Knowledge Park-2
Rail Ministry approves South Haryana Rail Corridor for Gujarat Port connectivity
The railway ministry has granted approval for the South Haryana Economic Rail Corridor, a 129km semi-high speed rail project that will connect Haryana with four ports in Gujarat via Rajasthan. The ministry has allocated Rs 3.1 crore for the survey, which
DMRC considers extending Rithala-Narela Corridor to Kundli in Haryana
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is contemplating extending the proposed Rithala-Narela corridor to Kundli in Haryana, aiming to provide additional connectivity to the neighboring state. This expansion, part of the phase IV extension, will
Construction begins for Rs 521-cr railway manufacturing facility in Telangana
Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) has commenced construction on India's second railway manufacturing facility, located in Kazipet, Telangana. With an estimated cost of Rs 521 crore, this state-of-the-art facility will be dedicated to the production of various
J&K metro rail worth Rs 7,942-cr gains momentum
The state and central governments have expedited a mega metro rail project worth Rs 7,942 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance the public transport system and boost economic activities in the Union Territory. This significant project marks the
RLDA invites bids for leasing 36,458.18 sqm railway land in Dibrugarh
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has initiated the bidding process for leasing out 36,458.18 square meters of prime railway land in Naliapool Railway Colony, Dibrugarh. The land, situated in the heart of the city and valued at INR 31 crores
RLDA invites bids for Rs 4,700-cr redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has initiated the bidding process for the redevelopment of New Delhi railway station on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode at Rs 4,700 crore. The project's scope includes
NHSRCL invites bids for 24 train sets worth Rs 11,000-cr
The National High Speed Corporation (NHSRCL), the executing agency for India's first bullet train project, has initiated the bidding process for the procurement of 24 E5 Series Shinkansen train sets. The estimated investment for this venture amounts to
HMRTC starts work on Rs 4,320-cr Faridabad-Palwal metro expansion
The Haryana Metro Rail Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has commenced groundwork for the Faridabad-Palwal metro connectivity project, following the state CM's announcement of the mega metro project with an estimated investment of Rs 4,320 crore
Land hurdle cleared for Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor project
The Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor project has received approval for the allotment of 297 sqm of land in Jangpura, Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena granted the approval, considering the national importance
Telangana govt unveils Hyderabad Metro expansion plan
Telangana's state government has planned to expand the Hyderabad Metro network by 250 kms The phase 2 expansion will connect BHEL to Lakdi-ka-pul (26 km) and Jubilee Bus Station to ECIL, adding to the existing 71-kilometer network. Additionally
MoHUA approves Rs 10,570-cr Tricity metro project in Chandigarh
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has granted approval for the Tricity metro rail project, encompassing a 39-km network connecting Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. The ambitious mass rapid transport system (MRTS) requires
Tamil Nadu govt speeds up Rs 8,500-cr Madurai metro rail project
Tamil Nadu government has accelerated the implementation of Phase-I of the Madurai metro rail project, with the detailed project report (DPR) already prepared and soon to be submitted to the government. The project, estimated at Rs 8,500 crores
Railway allocates Rs 153.84-cr for Tripura-Bangladesh line
The Union Railway Ministry has approved a budget of Rs 153.84 crores for the ongoing construction of the railway line connecting Tripura in India to Bangladesh. This significant project, with an investment of Rs 862.58 crores, is anticipated to become
MMRCL awards Rs 394-cr contract to RVNL
The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation has awarded a contract worth Rs 394.9 crore to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the construction of an elevated metro bridge spanning 6.92 km in Reach 2A of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project (NMRP) Phase-II
REC commits Rs 3,045-cr funding in BMRCL’s Phase-II project
REC, the government-controlled Power Sector Financing and Development entity, has pledged a financial assistance of Rs 3,045 crore to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) for the construction and development of metro lines under
Indian Railways signs MoU with US agency for green tech
Indian Railways has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to collaborate on bringing greener railway technologies to India. The agreement encompasses
CMRL awards Rs 11,256-cr contracts to RVNL
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) has granted three contracts to RVNL, amounting to an investment of Rs 11,256 crore, as part of the Phase-II expansion. The awarded contracts involve the construction of several underground stations and associated works
