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Power Mech wins ₹2.96 billion O&M contract for Mumbai Monorail

Power Mech Projects has secured a five-year operations and maintenance contract worth ₹2.96 billion from Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) for the 19.54 km Mumbai Monorail route and its 17 stations, including operation of advanced rolling stock and CBTC signaling.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Indian Railways accelerates AI-led track monitoring and composite infrastructure upgrade

Indian Railways has approved a set of infrastructure and technology upgrades, including AI-driven track monitoring and composite sleepers, to improve safety and ride quality. The measures signal a broader shift toward predictive maintenance and cost-efficient asset management across the national rail network.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Indian Cabinet clears ₹130.37 billion Jaipur Metro expansion to anchor North-South transit

The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹130.37 billion Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, establishing a 41-kilometer North-South corridor. Targeted for completion by September 2031, the initiative seeks to integrate major industrial and healthcare hubs while modernizing the capital's urban transport infrastructure.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Western Railway secures ₹3.98 billion to upgrade communication network for Kavach deployment

Indian Railways has authorized a ₹3.98 billion investment to deploy a 1,929-kilometer optical fiber network across its Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. This initiative forms a critical part of the national strategy to implement the Kavach train collision avoidance system.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Taisei-D.M. Consunji JV wins ₱ 16.06 billion Naia Underground Station contract under New Philippine right-of-way law

A joint venture of Japan's Taisei Corp. and D.M. Consunji Inc. has secured a ₱16.06 billion contract to build an underground station at NAIA Terminal 3 and connecting tunnels. The award falls under the $488 billion Manila Subway project, accelerated by the ARROW Act addressing right-of-way delays.

4 days ago • Philippines

Railways & Metro

World Bank leads $6.75 billion multilateral financing for Istanbul rail crossing project

The World Bank has approved a $2 billion loan for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project, a 127-kilometre electrified railway that will increase freight capacity across the Bosphorus from 3 million to 50 million tons annually. Six multilateral development banks are coordinating $6.75 billion in financing for the $8.3 billion project.

4 days ago • Turkey

Railways & Metro

Siemens Mobility secures contract for ETCS signaling on Mexico’s 300-kilometer rail corridor

A consortium led by Siemens Mobility and Sonda México will deploy advanced European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 technology on the Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato railway. The project marks the first implementation of Siemens' TPS.plan software in Latin America, aiming to modernize regional passenger infrastructure and enhance operational safety.

4 days ago • Mexico

Telecom & Connectivity

Indian Railways sanctions ₹12 billion for KAVACH 4.0 and optical fibre network expansion

The Ministry of Railways has approved infrastructure projects exceeding ₹12 billion to deploy the KAVACH 4.0 safety system and upgrade communication networks. These initiatives focus on enhancing collision avoidance technology across Southern India and establishing a dual-fibre backbone in the Central and Gujarat regions.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

RCF Kapurthala completes first Vande Bharat Express rake to boost Indian Railways fleet

The Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala has finalized its inaugural 16-coach Vande Bharat Express set, marking a significant expansion in India's domestic manufacturing capacity for high-speed rail. This move transitions production beyond the original Chennai facility to meet rising national demand for modernized transit.

4 days ago • India

Engineering & EPC

Konkan railway awards ₹6.39 billion EPC contract to SUGS Lloyd for power infrastructure upgrade

SUGS Lloyd has secured a ₹6.39 billion contract from Konkan Railway Corporation to supply and install power infrastructure including SCADA-DMS systems. The 24-month project strengthens the EPC firm’s order book and reinforces its position in the smart grid and power transmission segments.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

KPIL expands infrastructure footprint with ₹24.71 billion in new project awards

Kalpataru Projects International Limited has secured new orders worth ₹24.71 billion across several key sectors, including underground metro rail and global power transmission. These wins reflect the company's strategic focus on diversifying its portfolio and strengthening its presence in high-growth infrastructure segments both within India and in international markets.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Mumbai suburban rail projects receive 45.35 billion INR funding boost for FY2027

The Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) has secured 45.35 billion INR in combined funding from Central and State governments, a 20% year-on-year increase. Managed by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), the capital will accelerate major corridor expansions and the procurement of 238 air-conditioned rakes to modernize regional transit infrastructure.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Gujarat expands metro capacity with new rolling stock order for Ahmedabad and Surat networks

The Gujarat government has ordered 34 new metro train sets to strengthen urban rail operations in Ahmedabad and support the upcoming Surat Metro system. The procurement aims to improve service frequency, reduce passenger waiting times, and expand capacity across the state’s rapidly growing urban transit networks.

4 days ago • India

Railways & Metro

Cabinet clears rail capacity expansion in Eastern India to support freight corridors and regional connectivity

India’s Cabinet has approved two railway multitracking projects valued at ₹44.74 billion in West Bengal and Jharkhand. The upgrades aim to expand line capacity on key routes, reduce congestion and strengthen freight logistics across eastern India under the PM Gati Shakti infrastructure integration framework.

4 days ago • India