Bangalore Metro Expands: Latest Updates on Phase 3 Electrification Project

Bangalore Metro Moves Forward With Phase 3 Development. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Bangalore Metro continues its expansion as four companies submit bids for the electrification design contract. This marks significant progress toward completing the 44.65 km metro network.

Bids Submitted for Electrification Design Contract

Four firms—Ardanuy India Pvt. Ltd., DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH, Leap Infraasys Pvt. Ltd., and SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd.—are competing for the role. Some may collaborate through joint ventures.

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Scope of Work Includes Advanced Infrastructure Design

The Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract involves designing essential infrastructure for Bangalore Metro Phase 3. This includes traction substations, auxiliary substations, power cables, a 750V DC third rail system, and SCADA technology.

Bangalore Metro Expands with New Corridors

Phase 3 includes two new corridors powered by a 750V DC third rail system. The first, the Orange Line, spans 32.15 km from Kempapura to JP Nagar 4th Phase with 22 stations. The second corridor, from Kadabagare to Hosahalli, stretches 12.5 km and features nine stations.

Technical and Financial Evaluations Underway

The technical bids are being evaluated to ensure compliance with the tender’s requirements. Following this, the financial bids will be assessed, with the lowest bidder awarded the contract.

Bangalore Metro: Enhancing Urban Connectivity

This project underscores Bangalore Metro’s commitment to improving urban mobility through advanced and sustainable transit systems. It highlights the city’s focus on creating efficient public transport infrastructure.

Source: metrorailnews.in

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