MMRDA has announced a new tender for the procurement of 108 metro carriages for the 6th line in Mumbai, with a cost of ₹20.65 billion ($250 million), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Purchase of metro carriages

The tender also includes signaling and train control systems.

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This is the second tender for this line; the previous one was canceled due to non-compliance with the Central Vigilance Commission’s requirements.

Construction of the 6th line is 60% complete, and the project is expected to finish in November or December 2024, with a declared cost of ₹67.16 billion ($810 million).

The primary goal of the new line is to reduce road congestion and enhance public transportation accessibility.

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