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  Indian Railways to run 35 Hydrogen fuel based trains under “Hydrogen for Heritage”

  February 4, 2023

  Indian Railways (IR) has envisaged to run 35 (thirty five) Hydrogen trains under “Hydrogen for Heritage” at an estimated cost of Rs. 80 crores per train and ground infrastructure of Rs. 70 crores per route on various heritage/hill routes. More Details: Besides, IR has also awarded a pilot project for retro fitment of Hydrogen Fuel cell on existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake along with ground infrastructure at the cost of Rs. 111.83 crores which is planned to be run on Jind –Sonipat section of Northern Railway. Use of [...]

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  KEC releases financial results for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2022-23

  February 4, 2023

  KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major and an RPG Group Company, announced its results for the third quarter (Q3 FY23) and nine months ended (9M FY23) ended December 31, 2022. More Details: KEC delivers robust revenue growth of 31% YoY in Q3 FY23 and 24% YoY in 9M FY23 YTD order intake of over Rs. 15,500 crore – Growth of 10% YoY Highest Ever Order Book + L1 of over Rs. 35,000 crore. Consolidated Order Intake and Order Book: Order Intake – YTD Order intake of Rs. 15,554 [...]

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  Eastern Railway Update: Doubling work of 7.35 km completed between Bazarsau & Chowrigachha

  February 4, 2023

  CRS (Commissioner Railway Safety, Eastern Circle) inspection of doubling work of 7.35 km between Bazarsau & Chowrigachha was completed o­n 1st February, 2023. More Details: CRS (Commissioner Railway Safety, Eastern Circle) inspection of doubling work of 7.35 km between Bazarsau & Chowrigachha was completed o­n 1st February, 2023 and subsequently authorization has been received from CRS regarding running of trains through the newly incepted double line between Bazarsau & Chowrigachha at a speed of 100 kmph. As a part of Eastern Railway’s continuous endeavour to bring more mobility and flexibility [...]

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  Delhi Metro Tender Update: M/s GA Infra Pvt. Ltd. bags contract for design and construction of National metro rail knowledge centre on PPP model at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station

  February 4, 2023

  Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s GA Infra Pvt. Ltd. for RFP for Design and Construction of National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre on PPP Model at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station. Tender Reference Number: NMRKC-01R Name of Work: RFP for Design and Construction of National Metro rail Knowledge Centre on PPP Model at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station. Accepted Contract Amount: Approx. INR 9,11,000/- Construction Period: 02 Years Leased Period: 32 Years In July last year, the DMRC invited a tender for Tender Number: NMRKC-01R General: The [...]

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  Railways completes 268 km Parli Vaijnath-Vikarabad Electrification Project

  February 4, 2023

  The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated people of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana for Parli Vaijnath-Vikarabad Electrification Project, as the entire route of 268 km is now electrified. More Details: Spurring towards Mission 100% Electrification, Parli Vaijnath-Vikarabad Electrification Project has been completed. With the electrification of the final stretch of Latur Road-Parli Vaijnath, the entire route of 268 km is now electrified. The project benefits Telangana, Karnataka & Maharashtra. Continuing the record electrification achieved during the first nine months of the current financial year, Railways has achieved o­ne more milestone [...]

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  Chennai Metro Update: Test for 1st Tunnel Boring Machine completed for Phase-II of 118.9 km stretch

  February 4, 2023

  Chennai Metro Rail Limited ambitious Phase II for a network of 118.9 km is a gargantuan feat undertaken at one stretch and a first of its kind in India with 128 stations in three corridors. More Details: These corridors are mentioned below: Corridor-3 (from Madhavaram to Siruseri – SIPCOT) – 45.8 kms Corridor-4 (from Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass) – 26.1 kms Corridor-5 (from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur) – 47 kms Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has been implementing the construction of Underground Metro Rail Project Corridor 4 from Light House Station [...]

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  RVNL bags new contract from Southern Railway for signalling work at Nagari–Taduku section of Chennai Division

  February 3, 2023

  Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded a contract for Provision of Automatic Block Signalling with Dual MSDAC, EI/OC interface and block optimization in Nagari (NG) – Taduku (TDK) section and replacement of EI/RRI at Vepagunta (VGA) station of Chennai (MAS) Division in Southern Railway (Reach-II)”. More Details: Details of the contract awarded are as under: Letter of Acceptance received from Southern Railway for “Provision of Automatic Block Signalling with Dual MSDAC, EI/OC interface and block optimization in Nagari (NG) – Taduku (TDK) section and replacement of EI/RRI at [...]

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  S.C. Railway opens new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Tummalacheruvu of Guntur Division

  February 3, 2023

  The Gati-Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy has been introduced by Indian Railways with a view to boost investment from industry in development of additional terminals for handling Rail cargos. More Details: These terminals will ease the handling of freight commodities for transportation by Rail with enhanced facilities duly providing safe and secure transportation. A new Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal on 31st January, 2023 by M/s Chettinad Cement Corporation Pvt Ltd (CCTC). This newly opened goods terminal is served by Tummalacheruvu station in Guntur-Nadikudi section of Guntur [...]

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  KPTL bags new orders of Rs. 2,456 Crores in Indian and International market

  February 3, 2023

  Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) & its international subsidiaries have secured new orders / notification of awards of Rs. 2,456 Crores. More Details: The details are as follows: Residential & commercial buildings construction projects in India of Rs. 1,427 Crores Orders in India and overseas markets in the T&D business of Rs. 498 Crores Railway project in India of Rs. 299 Crores Oil & Gas pipeline project in India of Rs. 232 Crores Commenting on the new order announcements, Mr. Manish Mohnot, Managing Director & CEO, KPTL said “We are [...]

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  Delhi Metro Update: Tender invited for geotechnical investigation work for metro corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II

  February 3, 2023

  Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has invited open e-tenders from eligible applicants, who fulfil qualification criteria for licensing of bare space for Geotechnical investigation work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for metro corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II (Greater Noida). Tender Reference Number: NIT/04/GM/CS/2022-23 Name of Work: Geotechnical investigation work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for metro corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II (Greater Noida). Estimated Cost: INR 15,11,196 Lakh EMD: INR 30,224 Thousand Completion Period: 10 Weeks Document [...]