Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Vishakhapatnam Light Metro Project
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet has given the green light to the Vishakhapatnam Light Metro project, encompassing 79.9 km with five corridors. With an investment of ₹14,300 crore, the central and state governments will each contribute 20%
ST Engineering Wins ₹159.97cr Chennai Metro Elevated Station Project
Chennai Metro Rail awards a ₹159.97 crore contract to ST Engineering for Package ASA12A, involving the construction of ten elevated stations between Sholinganallur Lake and SIPCOT 2, and Line 5's 29 elevated stations between Grain Market and Elcot
MMRDA invites bids for ₹1,877-cr metro project
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for the execution of the civil construction work of the Mumbai Metro’s Orange Line entailing a cost of ₹1877.88-crores. The Package C-240 has been formed
GDA & UPHB clear metro extension in Ghaziabad
The Ghaziabad Development Authority and UP Housing Board have given their approval for the Blue Line’s extension to Sahibabad via Indirapuram and Vaishali. DMRC is currently preparing a fresh report on the Metro route starting from Electronic
Railways awards Rs 1,617-cr contract to Jupiter Wagons
Indian Railways has awarded a Rs 1,617 crore contract to Jupiter Wagons for manufacturing and supplying 4,000 BOXNS Wagons. which are Bogie Open Wagon (BOXN) with Pneumatic Brake and carries heavy loads. It can bear an axle load of 20.32 tons
UPMRC initiates underground third rail system for Agra Metro
Following the completion of the elevated section, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has commenced work on the underground portion of the Agra Metro's Third Rail System. The innovative technology eliminates overhead equipment
KfW to grant €500mn for Bengaluru Metro Expansion
Germany's KfW, an investment and development bank, is set to sign a €500 million agreement to aid the expansion of Bengaluru Metro. This financial assistance, comprising loans and grants, will support the construction of new lines
RITES submits alignment option report for Tricity mega metro project
Rail India Technical & Economic Services (RITES) has presented the Alignment Option Report (AOR) to the Chandigarh administration for the ambitious Tricity mega metro project, projecting an investment of ₹11,000 crore. The proposed
Indian Railways completes 1176 km of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful completion of construction on 1,176 km of the 1,506 km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). Connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal to Dadri, the corridor traverses
NCRTC plans interchange with Shahdara metro station
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) unveils plans for an interchange with Shahdara Metro Station on the Red Line at the Ghaziabad RRTS station. A foot-over bridge will be constructed to facilitate seamless integration
RVNL-URC bags Indore Metro Rail project at ₹543 cr
The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded a construction contract for the Indore Metro rail project at an investment of ₹543 crore. The RVNL-URC joint venture emerged as the lowest bidder for the project, which includes designing
Gurugram Metro to implement ₹5452.72 cr Circular Mobility Corridor
Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), a new joint venture between the Central and Haryana governments, will spearhead the implementation of a ₹5,452.72 crore circular mobility corridor from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City in Gurugram. The corridor
New 28km metro route in Delhi NCR proposed; RITES to conduct ESIA
Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) is set to conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a new 28 km metro route in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. The ESIA report is slated for submission to the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport
AVG Logistics secures ₹150 cr Bengaluru-Ludhiana cargo train contract
AVG Logistics has secured a contract worth Rs 150 crore from Indian Railways for the lease of a Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) connecting Bengaluru to Ludhiana in Punjab. This special train is set to complete one round trip weekly over the next
Kochi Metro Phase II gets boost with ₹24 cr additional Funds
The Kochi Metro's Phase II development, connecting JLN Stadium to Kakkanad, receives a boost as the state government allocates an additional ₹24 crore for preparatory works from JLN Stadium to Palarivattom. Initially sanctioned at ₹354.57 crore
Kolkata Metro accelerates construction of Nazrul Tirtha metro station
The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is expediting the construction of the Nazrul Tirtha Metro station on the Kavi Subhash-Jai Hind (Airport) Corridor of the Orange Line in Kolkata. Positioned in the Nazrul Tirtha area of New Town, this upcoming station
Kerala govt allocates Rs 378 cr for Kochi Metro phase-II construction
The Kerala government has approved Rs 378.57 crore for the construction of Phase-II of the Kochi Metro Rail project. This funding will support the development of an 11.8 km stretch of the Pink Line, connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Kakkanad
UPMRC invites bids for Agra-Kalindi Vihar main line viaduct construction
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has initiated the bidding process for the construction of the Main Line elevated viaduct, covering a 2.61 km stretch from Agra Cantt metro station to Kalindi Vihar Metro station under package AGCC-07
Railways seals Rs 7,000 cr bullet trains deal with Japan
Indian Railways has finalized a deal with Japan, securing 18 state-of-the-art E5 series trains from Shinkansen Technology for the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. Valued at Rs. 7,000 crore, the agreement includes technology
Railway to deploy global ‘Kavach' system in rail network
Global companies Siemens and Japan's Kyosan have received approval to deploy the automatic train collision avoidance system 'Kavach' on the Indian railways network. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a substantial increase in Kavach deployment
Noida Metro plans extension between sectors and Delhi
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is set to extend the metro line from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden stations, covering a length of 11.56 km at an estimated cost of Rs 2254.35 crore. The proposal, designed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Konkan Railway floats tender for twin tunnel road project in Kerala
Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) initiates tender for a twin tube unidirectional tunnel road project connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in Kerala. The project encompasses the construction of a four-lane approach road facilitating direct
CIDCO initiates DPR for Navi Mumbai Metro 2, 3 & 4
City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has appointed a consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Navi Mumbai Metro Lines 2, 3 & 4. With an estimated cost exceeding Rs 11,000 crore, these lines aim to enhance connectivity
Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bangalore set for Rs 377-cr transformation
The Indian Railways announces a Rs 377 crore investment to develop Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bangalore into a world-class facility. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights plans for a roof plaza with a children's play area, product
Delhi releases Rs 415-cr for Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project
The Delhi government disburses its allocated Rs 415 Crore for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, following a court order. The RRTS is a mass rapid transit network, spanning 82.15 km, connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Ghaziabad and
Noida Authority seeks approval for DPR of Noida-G.Noida west metro link
The Noida Authority is seeking state government approval for a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Noida-Greater Noida West Metro link after the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) rejected the initial DPR
Fast progress on Kanpur metro's Baradevi-Naubasta elevated section
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is accelerating the construction of the 5 km Baradevi-Naubasta elevated section of Corridor-1 (IIT to Naubasta) in the Kanpur Metro Rail Project. Managing Director Sushil
Yamuna Authority plans to raise Rs 10,000-cr for key infra projects
The Yamuna Authority is in the process of raising Rs 10,000 crore through infrastructure and municipal bonds to fund major projects, including a rapid rail corridor, industrial and information technology parks
Delhi Metro receives bids for Patna Metro phase 01 package PC-01A
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has received bids from seven companies for Package PC-01A of Patna Metro Phase 01. The package involves architectural finishing work, including DFSE and roof sheeting of
Pune Metro explores expansion with consultant appointment
The Pune Metro Rail Development Authority (PMRDA) is set to appoint a consultant for extending the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar line to Hadapsar-Loni Kalbhor. The consultant will assess the 19 km Shivajinagar to Loni
