Indian Railways News - MAHA/Nagpur Metro Rly Zone

KEC International and BNC Power Projects have been awarded contracts for the electrification of the Nagpur Metro Phase 2 project, which will expand the city's metro network by 43.8 km. KEC International won the TR-02 package, valued at Rs. 2.07 billion, for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 25kV...
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flexible overhead equipment (OHE) and sectioning posts. BNC Power Projects secured the TR-03 package, worth Rs. 3.81 billion, for the installation and commissioning of a 33 kV cable network, auxiliary and receiving substations, and a SCADA system. Both contracts have a 180-week completion timeline, with the project aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a sustainable transportation option for Nagpur residents.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA Metro), Nagpur is hiring a Chief Project Manager (Project) on a deputation basis for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project. There is only one vacancy. The candidate should be from the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) and have an upper age limit of...
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55 years. The tenure of the position is 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. The selection process involves a personal interview, and the chosen candidate will receive a pay scale in their parent organization along with applicable allowances. Interested candidates must submit their applications within 30 days from the release of the notification to the General Manager (HR/Recruitment) at Metro Bhawan, Recruitment Cell, 4th Floor, Opposite Dr. Ba.

The Nagpur Metro Phase-2 project is progressing well, with all viaduct tenders awarded and station construction underway. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has won a major viaduct contract and two station construction tenders worth Rs 443.53 crore. The project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and...
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central and state government funds, will cover 43.8 kilometers and connect various parts of Nagpur through four key routes. The project was awarded by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Nagpur Metro) and involves the construction of six elevated metro stations.

On Tuesday, Nagpur Metro services were disrupted for two hours between Lokmanya Nagar and Shankar Nagar stations due to a technical issue. This disruption, which occurred around 2:25 PM, affected both UP and DN routes. Metro services resumed at 4:25 PM. The issue forced passengers to deboard near Shankar Nagar Station...
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and walk a short distance to reach the station. This is not the first time such a technical issue has disrupted services. A similar incident had previously occurred near Freedom Park Metro Station. The technical team dispatched to the scene worked for two hours to resolve the issue, resulting in the restoration of services.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Technology Services Ltd. and Siemens Ltd. are the only companies that bid for the telecommunications contract for Nagpur Metro Phase 2, covering a 43.8 km route. This contract, called Package TL-01, is estimated to cost Rs.1678 crore and will be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)....
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The work includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning the telecommunication system. The bids will be technically evaluated, and then the financial bids of the qualified bidders will be revealed to determine the lowest bidder.