Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has entrusted M/s Abhisaar Infrastructure Private Limited with a critical contract for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. The contract, worth Rs. 1.11 crores, covers the maintenance of ballastless and ballasted tracks over a total distance of 48.99 RKM, including two depots. The contract will run for one year.
Tender Details:
- Name of Work: Maintenance of operational track, assets of ballastless track 35.01 RKM, ballasted track 5.1 RKM of mainline & 2 nos. Depots 8.89 TKM of Nagpur Metro Rail Project for a period of One Year.
- Tender Number: N1-O AND M-TRACK-27/2024
- Awarded Value: Rs. 1,11,15,258/-
- Contract Period: One Year
Scope of Work: The contract involves the comprehensive maintenance of Nagpur Metro’s ballastless and ballasted track systems, spanning elevated, at-grade sections, and depot areas. This includes two major types of maintenance activities:
Preventive Maintenance:
- Reduce the occurrence of track failures
- Ensure traffic safety
- Secure the service life of track components
- Detect hidden issues before they cause failures
- Performed mainly during non-revenue hours across stations, viaducts, ramps, and depots
Corrective/Breakdown Maintenance:
- Restore track functionality during failures
- Conduct permanent repairs to restore track structure
- Intervene quickly during failures to ensure smooth traffic flow
- Also conducted during non-revenue hours or during revenue hours in depots
Conclusion:
This strategic contract awarded by MMRCL ensures seamless operations and safety for the Nagpur Metro. Abhisaar Infrastructure’s role in maintaining the ballastless and ballasted tracks through preventive and corrective measures underscores the project’s commitment to efficient, long-term infrastructure management. The efforts will help secure smooth metro operations for the coming year.
Source: Nagpur Metro – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): Nagpur Metro
