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  RLDA invites bids for Consultancy Services for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Redevelopment of Sitamarhi Railway Station

  January 17, 2022

  Rail Land Development Authority has invited proposals through e-tendering single stage two cover bidding system from RLDA empanelled consultancy firms for Consultancy Services  for Feasibility Study, Detailed Master Planning, Urban Designing, Engineering & Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and providing all other documents required for major upgradation of Sitamarhi Railway Station of Samastipur Division, East Central Railway. Tender Reference No: RLDA/RFP/CT-01 of 2022 Name of the work: Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Master Planning, Urban Designing, Engineering & Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and providing all other [...]

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  IRCON bags contract for Track works in Underground & Elevated sections in Corridor-4 of Chennai metro

  January 17, 2022

  The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has issued Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s IRCON International Limited for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Track works of Standard gauge including all associated works in Underground and Elevated sections  between Light HouseStationand Poonamallee Bypass Station and Poonamallee Depot in Corridor-4 of Chennai Metro Rail Project-Phase-2. Tender No.: CMRL/CON/PHASE-II/C4-TRK-01/2021 Name of work: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Track works of Standard gauge including all associated works in Underground and Elevated sections  between Light HouseStationand Poonamallee Bypass Station and Poonamallee Depot in [...]

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  IRCON invites bids for supply of 25kV Overhead Equipment for Dharam to Banihal section of USBRL Project

  January 17, 2022

  IRCON International Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking) on behalf of Northern Railway has invited online bids in two packet systems on prescribed forms from bonafide firms/companies having requisite experience and financial capacity for execution of the work detailed in the table given below.   Tender Reference Number: RE.USBRL/OHE PACKAGE/2 Name of Work: Detailed  Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 25kV Overhead Equipment ROCS, FOCS, SP, SSP and associated works on Bridges, Tunnels and Open Routes from Dharam to Banihal section of USBRL Project, Northern Railway (OHE Package). Estimated [...]

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  Delhi Metro Update: Delhi Metro Museum adds Pantograph, Models of 8 Metro Trains with two new exhibits at Museum

  January 17, 2022

  Two new attractive exhibits – an original pantograph used by trains to draw power and models of Metro trains operational across the country have been added in the Metro Museum recently. A pantograph is an equipment which is mounted on the roof of the train and is used to draw power from the overhead electrification (OHE) wires.  One such pantograph currently out of use has been refurbished and put for display at the museum.  An information board along with photographs of pantographs used in Metro trains have also been displayed. [...]

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  Exclusive interview with Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited

  January 17, 2022

  Interview Insights: India has many mega railway and metro projects in different stages of development today. How has the sector evolved in the past decade? It is imperative that an efficient transport system is crucial for the overall socio-economic development of any country. The transport network of India is one of the large-scale networks in the world. With the rapid urbanization, transportation has also evolved based on changing necessities with a futuristic outlook. With its pace, the country is all set to transform its urban transport mobility in upcoming 5-10 [...]

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  IRCON invites bids for Construction of Road Over Bridge (ROBs) for Godhra-Ratlam section of Western Railway

  January 15, 2022

  IRCON International Limited has invited online bids in two packet system on prescribed  forms from bonafide firms/companies having requisite experience and financial capacity for execution of the work detailed in the table given below. Tender Reference Number: IRCON/3021/ ROB-Guj/ Pkg A/22 Name of the Work: Construction of Two Nos. Road Over Bridge (ROBs) with Approaches as per specification and Quality Control Standards etc. Complete under ROB Cluster Pkg ‘A’ in lieu of LC-28 at Rly. Km. 501/4-6 in Piplod Yard & LC-48 at Rly. Km. 549/24-26 b/w Dahod-Bio Station Godhra-Ratlam [...]

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  Pune Metro Update: TBM achieves tunnel breakthrough at Budhwar Peth

  January 15, 2022

  The PCMC to Swargate stretch of Pune Metro Rail Project has a 6km underground tunnel system starting from Shivaji Nagar to Swargate. This 6km stretch includes Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate underground metro stations. The underground section comprises of two tunnels i.e. one for coming and the other for going. and, out of these two tunnels, Shivaji Nagar to Swargate one-side tunnelling work has been completed on 14th January 2022. On 14th January 2022, marks the completion of the one-side tunnel work.  From the total 12km [...]

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  Article: Enabling seamless digital connectivity for commuters in transit

  January 15, 2022

  SugarBox is building the backbone for the internet of the future: SugarBox Networks, the world’s first hyperlocal edge-cloud developed in India, started with a simple objective to enable seamless digital connectivity. At SugarBox, the problem that we are solving for is soon becoming a basic need for everyone – reliable, fast and affordable access to digital connectivity, across geographies. On a monthly basis, Indians spend 8-1 0 billion hours traveling. This means a lot of captive time with users in one place, hence choosing to bury themselves in their devices. [...]

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  NFR adopts innovative measures to improve movement of goods trains in Hills section

  January 14, 2022

  To combat the constraints in train movement due to steep gradients, sharp curves etc. In hilly terrain, the Northeast Frontier Railway has been initiating innovative measures from time to time. In a recent such initiative, Lumding division of N. F. Railway conducted a successful trial of hauling a full length goods train with powerful locomotives in the challenging Lumding – Badarpur hill section. In a historic step that promises to vastly improve the mobility of goods trains in the challenging Lumding – Badarpur hill section, Lumding division conducted the successful trial [...]

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  IRCON invites bids for Construction of Ballast Siding for Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project

  January 14, 2022

  IRCON International Limited has invited online bids in one packet system on prescribed forms from bonafide firms/companies (“JV‟ firms not allowed) having requisite experience and financial capacity for execution of the work detailed in the table given below. Tender Reference Number: IRCON/2065/CGM-KTE/siding/97 Name of Work: Construction of Ballast Siding at Khanna Banjari Yard along with approach road in connection with Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project. Estimated Cost of Work: 1.65 Crore Completion Period: 1 Month Document Download / Sale Start Date: 13-Jan-2022 Document Download / Sale End Date: 20-Jan-2022  Bid [...]