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November / December 2020
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CMRL prepares preliminary report for Coimbatore Metro | Metro Rail
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has prepared a preliminary report for implementation of the Coimbatore Metro Rail Project.
Six firms submit bids for conducting EIA study for Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor | Regional Rail
A total of six firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental impact assessment (EIA) study/field work and preparation of EIA report for the Haryana (Palwal-Sonipat) Orbital Rail Corridor Project.
NGT directs PMC to obtain environment clearance for HCMTR project | Road Transport
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to obtain environmental clearance (EC) for implementation of the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) Project on November 2, 2020.
A total of seven firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and submitting report for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) completed the tunnelling work for 648 m long Churchgate-Hutatma Chowk stretch of the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) on November 6, 2020.
KfW Development Bank approves funds for Mumbai Metro lines 4, 4A | Metro Rail
The KfW Development Bank approved funds worth Rs 47.87 billion (EURO 545 million) for implementation of the Mumbai Metro Phase II Line 4 Project (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Teen Haat Naka (Thane)-Kasarwadavli) and the Mumbai Metro Phase II Line 4A Project (Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh) on November 6, 2020.
MoHUA releases standard specifications for implementation of Metro Neo | Metro Rail
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has released standard specifications for implementation of metro neo projects.
State approves transfer of land to PMRDA for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro in Maharashtra | Metro Rail
The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) approved the transfer of 7.14 hectares of land in Shivajinagar from the Dairy Development Department to the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) for the HinjewadiShivajinagar Metro Rail Project (Corridor 3 of Pune Metro) on November 6, 2020.
Pune Metro completes tunnelling work for Agriculture College-Shivajinagar stretch | Metro Rail
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) completed the tunnelling work for 1.6 km long Agriculture College-Shivajinagar stretch of the Pune Metro Rail Project - Phase I on November 7, 2020.
NCRTC, BEL sign MoU for development of platform screen doors for various MRTS projects | Regional Rail
National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for indigenous development of platform screen doors (PSDs) for various mass rapid transit system (MRTS) projects on November 7, 2020.
Three firms submit bids for civil works for Corridor IV of Chennai Metro Phase II | Metro Rail
A total of three firms have submitted bids for civil works under Package C4-ECV-02 of Corridor IV of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved funds worth Rs 36,657.5 million (USD 500 million) Tranche 2 for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on October 29, 2020
MRIDC approves survey works for three rail projects | Road Transport
Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Company Limited (MRIDC) has approved the survey works and preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for Aurangabad-Pune New Rail Line Project, Aurangabad-Chalisgaon New Line Project and Rotegaon-Kopargaon New Line Project.
Three firms submit bids for conducting EIA study for Mumbai-Nagpur HSR corridor | High Speed Rail
A total of three firms have submitted bids for carrying out environmental impact assessment (EIA) study/field work and preparation of EIA report and environment management plan (EMP) for the Mumbai-Nagpur High Speed Rail Corridor Project.
Centre to lay foundation stone for Jewar Airport in February 2021 | Airport
The Union Government is likely to lay the foundation stone for implementation of the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project in February 2021.
RITES to prepare DPR for Bengaluru Metro Phase III | Metro Rail
RITES Limited has been appointed to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase III.
KRTL board approves revised DPRs for Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode LRT | Metro Rail
Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Limited (KRTL) board has approved the revised detailed project reports (DPRs) of the Thiruvananthapuram Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project and the Kozhikode Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project.
State cabinet allows K-RIDE to borrow funds for Bengaluru suburban rail in Karnataka | Suburban Rail
The Karnataka cabinet allowed Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) to borrow funds worth Rs 74,380 million from multilateral funding agencies for implementation of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (Bengaluru Commuter Rail System) on November 12, 2020.
MoRTH inaugurates double-decker flyover for Nagpur Metro Phase I | Metro Rail
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) inaugurated the 3.14 km long double-decker flyover on Wardha road under the Nagpur Metro Rail Project-Phase I on November 13, 2020.
DMRC board approves implementation of Metro Neo for Kirti Nagar-Bamnoli Village stretch | Metro Rail
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) board has approved the implementation of metro neo for Kirti NagarBamnoli Village stretch.
A total of six firms have submitted bids for design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of receiving cum traction and auxiliary main substation including high voltage cabling from grid substation under Package PE-01 for the Patna Metro Rail Project - Phase
Four firms submit bids for civil work for four stations of Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail
A total of four firms have submitted bids for execution of civil work for four stations under Package 23 for the Delhi -
State approves transfer of land for Delhi-Alwar RRTS Phase-I in Haryana | Regional Rail
The Government of Haryana approved the transfer of 31 hectares (ha) of land at Dharuhera to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for construction of depot for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project -Phase I on November 18, 2020.
Tata-Siemens JV commences pilling work for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro | Metro Rail
The joint venture (JV) of Tata Reality Infra Private Limited (TRIL) and Siemens Project Ventures has commenced pilling work for implementation of the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Rail Project (Corridor 3 of Pune Metro).
10 firms submit bids for miscellaneous survey works for Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad HSR corridor | High Speed Rail
A total of 10 firms submitted bids for survey, identification of overhead, over ground, underground utilities and identification of power sourcing options for substations for the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad High Speed Rail Project.
MoHUA, DEA, NCRTC, NDB sign agreement for providing funds for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and the New Development Bank (NDB) signed a loan agreement for providing funds worth Rs 36,657.5 million (USD 500 million) for implementation of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on November 19, 2020.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) laid the foundation stone for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II on November 21, 2020.
Three firms submit bids for manufacturing of 44 rakes of Vande Bharat trains | Semi High Speed Rail
A total of three firms have submitted bids for construction of three-phase propulsion, control and other equipment along with bogies for 44 rakes of Vande Bharat trains.
CMRS grants safety clearance for Reach 4A of Bangalore Metro Phase II | Metro Rail
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) granted safety clearance for 6.29 km long Yelachenahalli-Anjanapura section (Reach 4A) of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase II on November 23, 2020.
NITI Aayog forms panel to study feasibility of Hyperloop technology | Hyperloop
NITI Aayog has formed a high-level panel to explore the technological and commercial viability and feasibility of the hyperloop technology.
Work on Mumbai metro Line 9 to complete by December 2024 | Metro Rail
The construction work on the Mumbai Metro Line 9 Project [Dahisar-Mira Road-Bhayander and Andheri (E)-CSMIA] is likely to be completed by December 2024.
Three firms submit bids for station works for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail
A total of three firms have submitted bids for design, fabrication, supply and erection of pre-engineered steel roof structure of 12 elevated stations under Package 12B of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project.
PMIC approves construction of five runways at Jewar Airport | Airport
The Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee (PMIC) approved construction of five runways for the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project on December 3, 2020.
MMRDA approves cost variation for two packages of Mumbai Metro Line 7 | Metro Rail
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved cost variation for two packages (Package 2 and 3) of the Mumbai Metro Phase Line 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East).
The Union Government laid the foundation stone for the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I on December 7, 2020.
YIAPL submits master plan for Jewar Airport to NIAL | Airport
Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has submitted the master plan for the Jewar (Greater Noida) Greenfield Airport Project to Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL).
ADB approves funds for Bangalore Metro Phase 2A, 2B | Metro Rail
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved funds worth Rs 36.8 billion (USD 500 million) for implementation of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase 2A (KR Puram-Silk Board corridor) and the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project-Phase 2B (Bengaluru Airport Corridor) on December 8, 2020.
PUMTA asks Maha-Metro to prepare DPRs for metro extensions in Pune | Metro Rail
Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) asked Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) to prepare the detailed project reports (DPRs) for metro extensions in the region on December 9, 2020.
A total of four firms have submitted bids for execution of civil works under Package PC-04 of Patna Metro Rail Project.
PUMTA suggests implementation of metro neo for Swargate-Katraj stretch | Metro Rail
Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) has suggested implementation of metro neo for SwargateKatraj stretch in Pune.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) completed the tunnelling work for 1.12 km long SiddhivinayakDadar stretch of the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) on December 16, 2020.
IRCON commences construction of power receiving sub-station for Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Regional Rail
IRCON International Limited commenced construction work of power receiving sub-station (RSS) at Murad Nagar under Package 19 for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on December 18, 2020.
Six firms submit bids for track works for Kanpur, Agra metro projects | Metro Rail
A total of six firms have submitted bids for track works under Package KNPAGT-3 for the Kanpur Metro Rail ProjectPhase I and the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I.
MoR issues draft NRP for extension and introduction of new HSR corridors | High Speed Rail
The Ministry of Railways (MoR) issued a draft National Rail Plan (NRP) for extension and introduction of new High Speed Rail (HSR) corridors on December 18, 2020.
MMRDA seeks land in Pahadi Goregaon for depot of Mumbai Metro line 6 | Metro Rail
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has sought 89 hectares (ha) of land in PahadiGoregaon from the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) for depot of the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 6 Project [Swami Samarth Nagar-Vikhroli (EEH)]
Two firms submit bids for implementation of Phase I of Noida Sector 51-Knowledge Park V Metro | Metro Rail
GR Infraprojects Limited and SAM India Built Well Private Limited have submitted bids for execution of civil works under Package NGNC-01 of Phase I of the Noida Sector 51-Knowledge Park V Metro Rail Project.
MMRCL completes construction of stations slabs under Package 7 of Mumbai Metro Line 3 | Metro Rail
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has completed the construction work on four slabs viz. base slab, concourse slab, mezzanine slab and roof slab of three stations under Package 7 namely, Marol Naka, MIDC and SEEPZ stations under the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 3 Project (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ).
Phooltas Transrail shortlisted for provision of rescue vehicle for Kanpur, Agra metro projects | Metro Rail
Phooltas Transrail Limited has been shortlisted as technically qualified for design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of road and rail vehicle (rescue vehicle) for depots under Package KNAG-06 (R1) of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project-Phase I and the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I.
Three firms submit bids for E&M works for Delhi Metro Phase IV | Metro Rail
A total of three firms have submitted bids for electrical and mechanical (E&M) works under Package DE-01 Lot 1 of the Delhi Metro Project - Phase IV.
Seven firms submit bids for survey and investigation works for Kerala semi-HSR project | Semi High Speed Rail
A total of seven firms have submitted bids for conducting geotechnical investigations between Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur and geological and geophysical surveys at tunnel sections between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod under the Kerala Semi-High Speed Rail Corridor Project (Silver Line) Project.
State cabinet approves Delhi-Panipat RRTS project in Haryana | Regional Rail
The Haryana cabinet approved implementation of the Delhi-Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project on December 23, 2020.
TMC approves LRT project in Thane | Metro Rail
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has approved implementation of the Thane Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project.
State releases funds for implementation of Agra Metro Phase I in Uttar Pradesh | Metro Rail
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has released Rs 750 million for implementation of the Agra Metro Rail Project-Phase I.
Trial run commenced for Noapara-Dakshineswar stretch of Kolkata Metro | Metro Rail
The trial run on Noapara-Dakshineswar stretch of the Kolkata Metro Expansion Project commenced on December 23, 2020.
RITES to prepare DPR for Bangalore Metro Phase III by end-March 2021 | Metro Rail
RITES Limited is likely to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project - Phase III by end-March 2021.
Trial runs for Mumbai Metro lines 2A, 7 to be conducted by March 2021 | Metro Rail
The trial runs for the Mumbai Metro Phase I Line 2A Project (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and the Mumbai Metro Phase III Line 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East) are likely to be conducted by March 2021.
Centre inaugurates driverless metro train on Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden stretch of Delhi Metro | Metro Rail
The Union Government inaugurated the first driverless metro train on Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden stretch of the Delhi Metro Project - Phase III on December 28, 2020.
Trial run commenced for Washermenpet-Wimco Nagar Metro Corridor | Metro Rail
The trial run for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension (Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar) commenced on December 26, 2020.
A total of four firms have been shortlisted as technically qualified for carrying out environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and submitting report for the Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project -Phase I.
MoR approves implementation of Chikhloli station under MUTP-3A | Suburban Rail
The Ministry of Railways (MoR) approved implementation of Chikhloli station under Kalyan-Badlapur third/fourth lines of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) - Phase 3A on December 28, 2020.
