KMRL starts work on Phase-III metro extension
The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has commenced work on Phase-III of the metro rail project and has engaged a Delhi-based consultancy firm, Urban Mass Transit Company Limited (UMTC), to conduct a detailed study on the extension from Aluva to Kochi
DMRC’s Aerocity station to get longest underground platform
The upcoming Aerocity metro station on the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Silver line, planned under Phase-IV, will boast the longest underground platform among all silver line metro stations. The platform's length has been designed to accommodate heavy
DMRC expedite construction of Ring Metro Line in Delhi
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated the process of expanding the Pink Line, one of its busiest lines, by 12.55 kilometers. The extension will connect the Majlis Park station in the north to the Maujpur station in the east, and will create
SWR floats tender for civil work in Karnataka
The South Western Railway (SWR) has floated a tender for the construction of various infrastructure works at Pavagada on the Tumkur-Rayadurga New Line in Karnataka. The project is worth Rs 74.39 crore and is expected to be completed within
CMRL to build deepest metro station in Chennai
The Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) is facing a challenging task in its Phase-II project as it has to dig 35 meters (115 feet) below the ground to build the Thirumayilai metro station. The station will be the deepest in the city at 35 meters and will be the last
RLDA re-floats Ahmedabad Station redevelopment
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has re-floated a tender for the redevelopment of Ahmedabad station involving an estimated investment of Rs 3,000 crore. The earlier tender was discharged in May as the bids received turned out to
SECR floats tender for doubling work on Baikunthpur-Surajpur station route
The South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced a tender for the doubling work on the Baikunthpur Road station to Surajpur station route in Chhattisgarh. This project aims to enhance the railway infrastructure in the region. The doubling work will
Maharashtra UDD approves underground stretch of Metro Line 5
The Urban Development Department (UDD) of the Maharashtra state government has given its clearance for the construction of a 3km underground section as part of Phase-II of the Mumbai Metro Line 5. This upcoming phase aims to connect Thane
MHUD approves Rs 7,942-cr elevated metro line in J&K
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has granted approval for the construction of elevated light metro rail systems in the twin cities of Jammu and Kashmir. This significant milestone sets the stage for the implementation of the multi-crore
HMR to launch Rs 6,250-cr Shamshabad airport metro line
Six years after its launch, the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) is entering a new phase of construction with the extension from Raidurg to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. This 31-kilometer line will primarily be elevated, with a portion
L&T secures Rs 500.94-cr track-work contracts for Bangalore metro's blue line
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded two track-work contracts worth Rs 500.94 crore by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) for the 56 km Line-5 (Blue Line) of the Bangalore Metro. The contracts involve the supply and construction of
HMRTC floats tender for Rs 6,800-cr Gurugram metro
The long-awaited Gurugram Metro project is finally progressing as the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation has initiated the tender for the geo-technical survey of a 12.76km portion of the upcoming 28.60km line. This new extension will
MPMRCL floats tender for construction of Bhopal metro rail stations and viaduct
The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has issued a tender for the construction of thirteen elevated metro rail stations and an elevated viaduct for the Bhopal Metro Rail Project. The scope of work includes the partial design
DMRC launches TBM Bhoomi for Magenta line extension
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has commenced a tunnelling operation using the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named "Bhoomi" to excavate a tunnel from Derawal Nagar to Pulbangash on the Magenta Line extension (Line-8) connecting Janakpuri
HAML to build 29.3km elevated & 1.7km underground tracks for Airport Metro
The Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML), responsible for implementing the 31-km long Airport Metro corridor, has decided to construct 29.3 km of elevated track and 1.7 km underground, specifically between Raidurg metro station and the
J&K fast tracks Rs 10, 599-cr metro project & plans for enhanced rail network
The UT Government of Jammu and Kashmir has expedited the metro rail project by submitting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the central government for approval. The project, with a total investment of Rs 10,599 crore, will allocate Rs 5,734 crore
Gurugram Metro project gains momentum as construction set to begin
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is gearing up to commence civil work on the 28-km long Gurugram Metro line, starting from Huda City Centre. The project, spearheaded by the state Chief Minister, will encompass 27 elevated
Alstom emerges as lowest bidder for Rs 30,000-cr Vande Bharat Train Project
French railway major Alstom has secured the leading position as the lowest bidder for the manufacturing and maintenance of 100 aluminium Vande Bharat train sets, marking a substantial investment of Rs 30,000 crore. Alstom, a prominent
Delhi Government contributes Rs 500-cr to RRTS for Delhi-Meerut Corridor
The Delhi government has made a second contribution of Rs 500 crore rupees towards the construction of the RAPIDX rapid rail transit system along the Delhi-Meerut corridor. This additional funding, according to senior Delhi government officials
K-Ride floats tender for construction of 12 stations
Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-Ride) has initiated a tender for the design and construction of 12 stations along Bengaluru's Mallige Line. The project includes two elevated stations and interchanges, with the remaining stations
Decks cleared for DMRC’s Keshopur metro station
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has given his official approval for the transfer of 2,790 square meters of land to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on the upcoming Janakpuri-Majlis Park corridor, as part of Phase-IV. This transfer of land
Centre clears 142-km long rail line in Odisha
The Central government has officially declared the Bargarh Road-Nuapada Road railway line via Padampur, spanning 142 kilometers, as a special railway project. Additionally, the 16.5-kilometer rail line connecting Talcher and Angul has also received
Mumbai suburban gets Vande Metro trains upgrades
In a major development for the Mumbai suburban railway network, often referred to as the lifeline of the city, plans are underway to upgrade the existing trains to Vande Metro trains. The aim is to provide commuters with faster, safer, and more comfortable
UKMRC unveils rapid transit systems in Dehradun, Haridwar & Rishikesh
In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion in Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation (UKMRC) has unveiled plans to develop state-of-the-art rapid transit systems in Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. According to MD Jitendra Tyagi, UKMRC
Chandigarh gets green signal for Rs 13,600-cr Tricity Metro Project
Chandigarh, the capital city of Haryana and Punjab, is on the brink of receiving a metro transit system as the proposed Tricity Metro project has received the green signal. The Chandigarh Administration has agreed to the changes suggested
HAML floats tender for Rs 5,688-cr Airport Metro corridor
A significant step has been taken towards the development of the Airport Metro corridor in Hyderabad as the Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has initiated the process of selecting an EPC contractor for the esteemed Airport Express line
KMRCL plans metro extension to GIFT City
Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) has announced its decision to extend the Metro line from Aluva to Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial), further northeast to connect with the upcoming GIFT City at Ayyampuzha. This extension plan is part of the comprehensive
NFR expedites Rs 12,500-cr Sevoke-Rangpo rail line in Sikkim
The North Frontier Railway has expedited the Sevoke-Rangpo rail line project, which requires an investment of Rs 12,500 crore. The completion of this new line will incorporate Sikkim into the country's railway network by the end of the following
MPMRC gets approval for RoB to connect Habibganj with AIIMS
Indian Railways has recently given in-principle approval to Bhopal metro for the construction of RoB to connect Habibganj with AIIMS Bhopal, said Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation in a statement. The construction work is currently on full
MMRCL speeds up Rs. 33,000-cr Aqua Line 3 Corridor
One of the most ambitious and challenging metro rails infra project in Mumbai, is the 33.5 km long underground metro route Aqua Line 3, connecting North and South Mumbai, being executed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited at an investment
