Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded a contract by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the viaduct and platform construction of the Delhi Metro Phase 4's Golden Line Extension (Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block) under Contract D2C-02. The extension covers 8.385 km. The original Golden Line (Aerocity to... Tughlakabad) of Phase 4 is 23.622 km long, with 15 stations. The tender for this contract had a 1095-day deadline. Technical bids were opened on April 25th, with 5 firms participating. On July 2nd, technical evaluations were done, and 2 bids were rejected. Financial bids were also opened on July 2nd, revealing RVNL as the lowest bidder. The contract is worth ₹447.42 crore and has a 36-month duration. The scope of work includes the construction of a 7.298 km viaduct and platforms for 7 stations (Pushp Vihar, Saket District Court, Pushpa Bhawan, Chirag Delhi, GK-1, Andrews Ganj, and Lajpat Nagar) on the Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block section. RVNL also recently secured a contract from South Central Railways for ₹143.3 crore to upgrade the electric traction system in the Salem division of Southern Railway.Read More...

Afcons Infrastructure's TBM Disha (1264B) completed a breakthrough at Tughlakabad Railway Colony station on the Golden Line of Delhi Metro Phase 4, part of Package DC-07. The Golden Line extends 23.622 km from Aerocity to Tughlakabad, with 15 stations. TBM Disha, an Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machine, built a 0.96... km tunnel between Tughlakabad and Tughlakabad Railway Colony station. Afcons Infrastructure won Package DC-07 in January 2022 for Rs. 1669.20 crore, with a 42-month deadline, covering twin tunnels from Sangam Vihar to Sarita Vihar Depot, encompassing Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony, and Tughlakabad stations. In June 2025, a breakthrough occurred at Tughlakabad Railway Colony station, with the TBM starting from Maa Anandmayee Marg. Additionally, DMRC awarded Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) the viaduct and platform construction contract for the Golden Line Extension (Lajpat Nagar- Saket G Block) under Contract D2C-02.Read More...

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqualine) offers a 26-minute travel time from Aarey station to Dadar, saving commuters time compared to surface traffic. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter). The Aqualine, an underground line, links Aarey to key locations including Worli and Dadar. Separately, the contractor, Dogus-Soma JV, for the... Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) station on Line 3 was fined ₹10 lakh for waterlogging and operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall on May 26, 2025. This followed an investigation revealing planning and operational negligence.Read More...

The launch of Namma Metro's Yellow Line in Bangalore is delayed because the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) hasn't received the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate. This certificate is crucial for starting trial runs and final inspections. The Yellow Line, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is important for commuters in... the IT and business areas and passes through congested areas like Silk Board Junction. BMRCL's MD, Maheshwar Rao, had said the certificate would arrive within a week, but it hasn't. Without the ISA, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) can't inspect the line, preventing its public opening. Public frustration is growing, with recent protests at Lalbagh, leading citizen groups to threaten city-wide demonstrations if the delay continues. The New Indian Express reported this information.Read More...

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has entered into a 13-year agreement with Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Company (ACES) India Private Limited to implement and manage advanced communication systems for Namma Metro. This agreement, signed on July 14th, covers multiple sections of the metro, including Phase-I extensions, Reach-5, and Reach-6... of Phase-II. ACES will set up and maintain telecom infrastructure like In-Building Solutions (IBS), Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), cellular towers, and poles to ensure seamless mobile connectivity. This aims to improve mobile service for commuters, support multiple mobile network operators, reduce deployment costs, and enable 4G and 5G services. The BMRCL Managing Director, M Maheshwar Rao, noted the positive impact on commuters, who often experience connectivity issues in metro stations and tunnels. This agreement is expected to benefit the large number of passengers regularly using the metro.Read More...

Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) will begin construction of a multi-storey building at the Arumbakkam Metro Rail station. CMRL is focusing on building high-rise structures near stations to increase ridership and revenue through office spaces and retail options. This building, behind the Arumbakkam station, will include a basement, parking levels, and seven... floors: four for commercial spaces (retail, food) and three for offices. The project will occupy 1,660.34 sq. m of land. CMRL is also planning similar projects at Saidapet and already has an office building at Ekkatuthangal. Construction is expected to take approximately two years after a contractor is selected. This initiative aims to attract commuters and generate revenue, as it will provide commercial spaces near the metro station. A working professional is quoted praising this move as it eases commuting.Read More...

The General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway inspected key stations and infrastructure projects in the Rangiya division. Mr. Chetan Kumar Shrivastava visited five railway stations: Baihata, Changsari, Kendukona, Agiathuri, and Rangiya, reviewing passenger amenities, operational safety, and infrastructure development, including track and signaling. He ensured progress aligned with the strategic priorities... of Northeast Frontier Railway. At Rangiya Railway Station, he inspected the expansion of the railway hospital, focusing on improved healthcare for employees and the local community. He also reviewed the Divisional Training Centre (MDDTI) expansion, aimed at better equipping S&T (Signal and Telecommunication) staff with training and modern facilities. Furthermore, Mr. Shrivastava inspected the development of the new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Baihata, which is nearing completion. This terminal features three dedicated goods lines, an electronic in-motion weighbridge, double goods platforms, high-mast lighting for 24/7 operation, and a special ramp for automobile handling, with a capacity to handle over 25 freight rakes per month.Read More...

The Dibrugarh Town to New Delhi Rajdhani Express will now stop at Diphu railway station, starting Thursday, July 17th. This follows a request from local MP Amarsing Tisso. An official ceremony will be held at Diphu station at 11 pm on July 17th. The Down Rajdhani Express will arrive at 23:21... pm on July 17th, and the Up Rajdhani Express at 02:24 am on July 18th. Both will stop for two minutes. This provides a direct link to New Delhi for passengers, running daily and covering approximately 2,421 kilometers in about 37 hours and 35 minutes.Read More...

To address the need for rest for travelers, especially those arriving in Visakhapatnam for medical, tourism, education, or business purposes, the Visakhapatnam Railway Station has introduced sleeping pods. Located at Platform Number 1, Gate Number 3, these pods offer affordable and modern accommodation. The facility, inspired by metropolitan models, aims to... provide clean, budget-friendly, and secure lodging. There are 88 beds in total, including 73 single and 15 double beds. Notably, there are 18 beds specifically for women, featuring private washrooms and a changing room. The facility also provides free Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot water, modern washrooms, spacious bathrooms, an in-house snack bar, and a travel desk. The cost is ₹200 for a single pod for up to 3 hours and ₹400 for 24 hours. Double bed pods cost ₹300 for 3 hours and ₹600 for 24 hours. Online booking may be introduced later.Read More...

During the Sawan month, the East Central Railway has announced the operation of 6 pairs of special trains to facilitate the journey of Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) traveling to Deoghar and Sultanganj for the Shravani Mela. These trains will operate from July 19th to August 12th. Specific train details include:... train number 03602/03601 (DDU-Madhupur Special) running every Sunday and Monday from July 20th to August 10th via Buxar, Ara, Patna; train number 05517/05518 (Saraygarh-Deoghar Special) operating daily from July 19th to August 12th via Supaul, Saharsa, Munger, Sultanganj; train number 03654/03653 (Gaya-Madhupur Special) running daily via Nawada, Sheikhpura, Kiul, Jhajha; train number 03268/03267 (Patna-Madhupur Special) running daily via Kiul, Jasidih; train number 08646/08645 (Ranchi-Bhagalpur Special) operating three days a week (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday); and train number 08610/08609 (Ranchi-Bhagalpur Special) operating three days a week (Saturday, Monday, Wednesday). These special trains will pass through major religious and passenger stations in Jharkhand and Bihar, providing direct rail service and easing congestion on roads during the Sawan month.Read More...