HCC and KRCL Join Forces for Transport Projects

03 Oct 2025 CW Team

The MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration, leveraging HCC’s expertise in heavy civil construction and project execution alongside KRCL’s proven capabilities in rail systems, operations, and project implementation. Together, the partners aim to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions across civil works, track laying, signalling, electrification, MEP systems, operations and maintenance, and other critical components of modern transport networks.

The partnership will focus on complex assignments, including underground and elevated metro systems, NATM tunnelling, railway bridges, and large-scale EPC contracts. Both organizations will jointly identify and bid for opportunities under varied contractual models, including EPC, design-build, unit-rate contracts, PPP arrangements, and other advanced procurement frameworks. The MoU also provides for the formation of joint ventures, consortia, or other collaborative structures tailored to project requirements.

Commenting on the collaboration, Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, HCC, said: “This MoU underscores HCC’s commitment to creating synergies with public sector leaders like KRCL. By combining capabilities, we aim to expand our presence domestically and internationally while delivering fully integrated transport solutions that span civil construction and rail systems.”

Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL, added: “Konkan Railway Corporation is pleased to join hands with HCC to pursue infrastructure projects of national and international significance. Our combined expertise positions us to execute complex projects, extend our operational footprint, and contribute meaningfully to modern transport networks.”

This strategic alliance is expected to unlock new opportunities for both partners, reinforcing their ability to deliver world-class transport infrastructure and support the development of India’s and other nations’ infrastructure ecosystems.

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) to jointly pursue and execute large-scale railway and multi-modal transport infrastructure projects across India and international markets.The MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration, leveraging HCC’s expertise in heavy civil construction and project execution alongside KRCL’s proven capabilities in rail systems, operations, and project implementation. Together, the partners aim to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions across civil works, track laying, signalling, electrification, MEP systems, operations and maintenance, and other critical components of modern transport networks.The partnership will focus on complex assignments, including underground and elevated metro systems, NATM tunnelling, railway bridges, and large-scale EPC contracts. Both organizations will jointly identify and bid for opportunities under varied contractual models, including EPC, design-build, unit-rate contracts, PPP arrangements, and other advanced procurement frameworks. The MoU also provides for the formation of joint ventures, consortia, or other collaborative structures tailored to project requirements.Commenting on the collaboration, Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, HCC, said: “This MoU underscores HCC’s commitment to creating synergies with public sector leaders like KRCL. By combining capabilities, we aim to expand our presence domestically and internationally while delivering fully integrated transport solutions that span civil construction and rail systems.”Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL, added: “Konkan Railway Corporation is pleased to join hands with HCC to pursue infrastructure projects of national and international significance. Our combined expertise positions us to execute complex projects, extend our operational footprint, and contribute meaningfully to modern transport networks.”This strategic alliance is expected to unlock new opportunities for both partners, reinforcing their ability to deliver world-class transport infrastructure and support the development of India’s and other nations’ infrastructure ecosystems.

Infrastructure Transport

05 Feb 2026

MMRDA Installs 325-Tonne Steel Spans on Mumbai Metro Line 4

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a key construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful installation of three large steel spans at Bhandup West during overnight operations.The spans, together weighing 325 metric tonnes, were launched using eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The operation required precise engineering and meticulous planning to minimise disruption in the densely populated suburban area.Due to effective inter-agency coordination, the work—originally scheduled across four nights—was completed within just two n..

Infrastructure Transport

05 Feb 2026

CMRL Targets March 2027 Opening for Vadapalani–Panagal Park

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is progressing as scheduled to open the Vadapalani–Panagal Park section of Phase II’s Corridor 4 by March 2027. The 3.5 km underground stretch is part of the 26.1 km Corridor 4 connecting Lighthouse with Poonamallee Bypass.Construction activities are advancing steadily, with tunnelling works between Vadapalani and Panagal Park already completed. Track-laying operations are expected to commence shortly. At Panagal Park station, structural works have reached the concourse and platform levels, while excavation continues at the lowest level.CMRL is also consid..

Infrastructure Transport

05 Feb 2026

Maha-Metro Invites Pune Metro Civil Maintenance Bids

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has invited bids for the annual civil maintenance contract of the Pune Metro Rail Project. The tender, bearing ID and number P1-O&M-20/2025, is scheduled to close on 23 February 2026, with a pre-bid meeting slated for 10 February 2026. The earnest money deposit (EMD) for the contract is Rs 3,50,500, and the duration of the contract is one year.The scope of work includes annual civil maintenance of 28 elevated and underground stations, 28.079 km of elevated viaduct including steel bridges, 12.15 km of tunnels, and two depots under the ..