Thane Metro viaduct contract powers new Maha-Metro JV

Thane Metro viaduct contract awarded by Maha-Metro to a joint venture of H.G. Infra Engineering and Kalpataru Projects marks a key step for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project. The H.G. Infra–Kalpataru joint venture, created specifically for this tender, was selected as the lowest (L-1) bidder and has secured an EPC package worth Rs. 1,415 crore for the Thane corridor, as reported by Rail Analysis India.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) is using the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project as one of its main tools to expand urban mobility in one of the state’s most congested cities.

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Thane’s dense road traffic and rapid growth have created sustained demand for reliable mass transit, and the Thane Metro viaduct contract is intended to provide a structural backbone for future metro operations, interchange options and congestion relief on core arterial routes, a role that broader Thane Metro planning has also emphasised in coverage by Railway Supply.

Thane Integral Ring Metro Project and urban mobility goals

The Thane Integral Ring Metro Project is framed as a significant element of Maharashtra’s wider transit expansion strategy. By introducing a dedicated elevated metro viaduct, the scheme is expected to ease pressure on existing road networks and offer more predictable travel times for everyday riders. For Maha-Metro, the Rs. 1,415 crore Thane Metro EPC project also underlines its intention to strengthen regional connectivity and improve last-mile access in areas around planned and future stations.

Scope of the Thane Metro viaduct contract and EPC package

According to The Financial Express, under the EPC terms the H.G. Infra–Kalpataru joint venture will design and construct a 20.527 km elevated metro viaduct running from the underground ramp to Balkum Naka. The scope covers the main elevated viaduct, the Depot Approach Viaduct and three special spans that allow the line to cross complex urban sections. This 20.527 km elevated metro viaduct is expected to act as a backbone segment of the Thane Integral Ring Metro corridor and to support future interchange points for passengers.

Key parameters of the package include Maha-Metro as the awarding authority, a total contract value of Rs. 1,415 crore and implementation under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction model. Within the joint venture structure, H.G. Infra Engineering holds a 40 percent stake, while Kalpataru Projects International accounts for the remaining 60 percent. In combination, they bring established experience in transport infrastructure delivery to the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.

Execution timeline, EPC responsibilities and next steps

The 36-month execution timeline requires the joint venture to run a tightly sequenced programme of works from start to finish. As part of its EPC responsibilities, the partnership will take charge of detailed design, procurement of materials, construction of the elevated sections and final handover of the corridor. The mix of long spans, depot access structures and constrained city conditions means the Thane Metro viaduct contract will demand substantial technical expertise, specialised equipment and carefully coordinated deployment of manpower over the three-year period.

Industry observers view this order as a further addition to the transport portfolios of both companies, reflecting their capacity to pair competitive pricing with compliance with Maha-Metro’s technical criteria. Once the formal work order is issued and initial mobilization is complete, construction is expected to begin along the alignment. When the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project viaduct is finished, it should help decongest arterial roads, improve last-mile connectivity around stations and support Thane’s long-term urban mobility and infrastructure development objectives.

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