Titagarh Rail Systems Secures Rs 2,481 Crore Order For Mumbai Metro Line 5 From MMRDA
November 03, 2025: Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of metro systems for the Mumbai Metro Line 5 project. The contract, worth Rs 2,481 crore, encompasses both Phase 1 (Kapur Bawdi–Kasheli Dhamankar Naka) […]
Konkan Railway To Expand Car Ro-Ro Service To Three New Stations On Mumbai-Konkan Route
October 25, 2025: Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) is set to expand its car Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) service to three additional stations — Sawantwadi Road, Ratnagiri, and Sangameshwar — by developing dedicated ramps and related infrastructure. The move aims to make the car ferry service a regular transport option, offering motorists a faster and safer […]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Construction Of Bilimora Station In Full Swing Ahead Of 2027 Launch
October 14, 2025: The construction of the Bilimora station, a key component of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, is progressing rapidly as part of India’s ambitious bullet train initiative. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is working at full throttle to operationalise the project’s priority corridor, with the Ministry of Railways setting a […]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Crosses Major Milestone With Launch Of Seventh Steel Bridge
High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project reached a significant milestone this week with the successful installation of its seventh Open Web Girder (OWG) steel bridge. The newly launched 70-metre-long structure stretches across two tracks of the Dedicated Freight Corridor near Vadodara in Gujarat, underscoring the growing momentum behind India’s first bullet train initiative. Implemented by the National […]
Indian Railways Plans INR 16.7 Lakh Crore Investment by 2031 For Infrastructure Development
According to a report by ICICI Securities, Indian Railways (IR) has announced an ambitious investment plan costing INR 16.7 lakh crore by 2031 with the goal of modernising railway operations and strengthening infrastructure. High-speed rail (HSR) projects, track electrification, dedicated freight corridors (DFCs), and station renovations will be the main areas of investment. The report […]
Central Railway Advances Mumbai Track Upgrades: 65 km Replaced Since April
The Central Railway has made significant strides in its Mumbai track replacement project, installing 65 km of new tracks since April 2024. The initiative aims to replace 126 km of ageing tracks by April 2025, focusing on critical routes such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Kalyan, Kalyan to Lonavala, Kalyan to Igatpuri, and the […]
Mumbai CSMT Redevelopment: Progress and Pending in Rs 2450 Cr Project
According to a source, the redevelopment of the city’s famous Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) has made 15% progress, with the excavation work for the new Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) building 95% finished. For the CSMT 2.0 project, Indian Railways has promised travellers an airport-like experience. In south Mumbai, there will be enough for both […]