Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. has awarded a Rs. 219.18 crore contract to Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited under the Mumbai Suburban MUTP-3A project. The contract covers end-to-end signalling works for the proposed 5th and 6th lines between Borivali and Virar. The project is scheduled for completion within 36 months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Introduction:

Mumbai’s rapidly growing suburban rail network is set for a major technological upgrade as Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) has awarded a significant signalling contract worth Rs. 219.18 crore to Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited. The order marks another milestone in the execution of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A, designed to enhance rail infrastructure and commuter capacity in the metropolitan region.

Contract Details and Scope of Work:

Under the agreement, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited will undertake:

The work specifically relates to the construction of the proposed 5th and 6th railway lines between Borivali (BVI) and Virar (VR) in the Mumbai suburban section under MUTP-3A.

The total contract value stands at Rs. 219.18 crore (excluding taxes), and the project is scheduled to be completed within 36 months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Strengthening Mumbai’s Rail Backbone:

The Mumbai Urban Transport Project has been rolled out in phases to address increasing passenger demand and infrastructure bottlenecks. Key sanctioned projects include:

These projects aim to significantly enhance suburban rail capacity and connectivity across the city and its extended suburbs.

MUTP-3 includes major infrastructure upgrades such as:

MRVC Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Maharashtra, is implementing these works on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis between the Centre and the State.

Expanding Multi-Tracking Corridors:

Extensive multi-tracking work has already been sanctioned and initiated across major sections:

Similarly, on the CSMT–Panvel corridor, the 5th and 6th lines have been sanctioned between CSMT and Kurla, with work progressing between Kurla and Parel. Additional lines are already operational on the CSMT–Kurla–Vasai–Panvel stretch.

These developments are designed to reduce congestion, increase train frequency, and enhance punctuality across one of the world’s busiest suburban rail networks.

Boosting Capacity with Rolling Stock:

To further enhance capacity, 238 rakes of 12-car trains have been sanctioned under MUTP-3 and 3A at a cost of Rs. 19,293 crore. This expansion is expected to significantly increase passenger handling capability and reduce overcrowding during peak hours.

Integration with metro networks is also underway. Railway authorities have extended proactive support to metro integration projects, with Andheri East and Ghatkopar stations already integrated with metro systems, improving seamless urban mobility.

Conclusion:

The Rs. 219.18 crore signalling contract awarded to Texmaco represents a crucial step in modernizing Mumbai’s suburban rail infrastructure. With multi-tracking, advanced signalling, and expanded rolling stock under MUTP-3A, the city moves closer to achieving safer, faster, and more efficient rail connectivity to meet growing commuter demands.

Source: Texmaco Rail – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): MoR

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