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Mumbai Metro 7A Viaduct Error May Require Rs 2.5bn Rebuild

An engineering planning error on the Mumbai Metro Line 7A could require demolition and reconstruction of almost one kilometre of an elevated viaduct in Vile Parle East after the height of overhead electric wires exceeded the clearance permitted by the Airports Authority of India in the airport funnel zone. The mismatch, of about two point five metres, has halted work on the stretch despite most civil construction being complete. The authority estimated that if no technical remedy is found, work valued at Rs two point five billion (bn) may have to be redone, adding to delays. The short extensio..

Johnson Lifts Wins UP Metro Elevator Contract

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) has awarded Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd. a Rs896.1 million (mn) contract after the company emerged as the sole bidder to supply and commission heavy-duty elevators and escalators for the Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Metro projects. The award covers supply of equipment, installation and commissioning across station locations designated by the client. The contract value includes obligations for initial delivery and on-site integration with station access systems. The agreement requires Johnson Lifts to complete installation and testing of the equipment..

Pune Metro Line 3 To Begin Operations In September

Pune Metro Line 3, a 23.3 km corridor from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar via Balewadi, is preparing to commence operations in September. The project will provide a direct public transport link to Hinjewadi, one of the city's major IT and employment centres, and will connect it with key urban districts. Trial runs are under way and officials have indicated that trains can reach speeds of 80 kmph. Testing has included system checks and staff training to ready services for passengers.\n\nThe first phase covers nearly eight km between Maan and Balewadi, with 12 stations declared ready and five additio..