Maharashtra To Build 145 Railway Over Bridges

17 Jul 2026 CW Team

The inaugurated works comprised four road over bridges, four underpasses known as subways and one road under bridge (RUB), reflecting a mix of grade separation solutions to reduce conflict points between road and rail traffic. The chief minister emphasised the technical and logistical challenges involved in bridge construction and said the state had made systematic and rapid progress in executing complex railway infrastructure projects in Nagpur and Mumbai. Officials outlined that grade separation would improve traffic flow and reduce delays for commuters and freight movements.

The planned 145 ROBs are intended to remove unmanned and manned level crossings across urban, peri-urban and rural stretches, with priority given to locations that record high traffic volumes and accident rates. Implementation is expected to proceed in phases coordinated by the state public works department and railway authorities, with engineering teams tasked to address site constraints, utility relocations and minimal disruption to rail services. Stakeholders will monitor progress through periodic reviews and project management mechanisms.

Completion within the three-year timeframe will depend on timely clearances, land availability and sustained funding, the government indicated, while stressing ongoing efforts to streamline approvals and adopt standardised design practices. The state government framed the programme as part of its infrastructure modernisation drive to bolster safety, reduce journey times and support economic activity across Maharashtra.

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that 145 railway over bridges (ROBs) will be constructed across the state over the next three years to eliminate level crossings and enhance road safety. He made the announcement after inaugurating nine railway infrastructure projects in Nagpur, where Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was also present. The measures form part of a broader effort to accelerate rail and road connectivity in urban and regional centres. The inaugurated works comprised four road over bridges, four underpasses known as subways and one road under bridge (RUB), reflecting a mix of grade separation solutions to reduce conflict points between road and rail traffic. The chief minister emphasised the technical and logistical challenges involved in bridge construction and said the state had made systematic and rapid progress in executing complex railway infrastructure projects in Nagpur and Mumbai. Officials outlined that grade separation would improve traffic flow and reduce delays for commuters and freight movements. The planned 145 ROBs are intended to remove unmanned and manned level crossings across urban, peri-urban and rural stretches, with priority given to locations that record high traffic volumes and accident rates. Implementation is expected to proceed in phases coordinated by the state public works department and railway authorities, with engineering teams tasked to address site constraints, utility relocations and minimal disruption to rail services. Stakeholders will monitor progress through periodic reviews and project management mechanisms. Completion within the three-year timeframe will depend on timely clearances, land availability and sustained funding, the government indicated, while stressing ongoing efforts to streamline approvals and adopt standardised design practices. The state government framed the programme as part of its infrastructure modernisation drive to bolster safety, reduce journey times and support economic activity across Maharashtra.

Infrastructure Urban

17 Jul 2026

Ion Exchange Wins USD 52.83 Million Supply Contract From Hyundai

Ion Exchange (India) (Ion Exchange) has been awarded an international contract by Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., (Hyundai Engineering) for the supply of filtration units in the Middle East. The contract is valued at USD 52.83 million and is to be executed over a period of 18 months. The order aggregates to approximately Rs 5.03 bn based on the prevailing exchange rate. Delivery schedules and technical specifications will be governed by the contract terms. The scope covers manufacture and supply of filtration units to be deployed across projects in the Middle East and follows the pro..

Infrastructure Urban

17 Jul 2026

3i Infotech Subsidiary Wins Talent Deployment Contract With Krung Thai Bank

3i Infotech (Thailand), a wholly owned step down subsidiary of 3i Infotech, has won a contract from Krung Thai Bank Public Company on nine July 2026. The order covers talent deployment to support application development, enhancement, testing and digital transformation programmes. Roles specified include full stack development, backend development in Java, frontend development using Angular, DevOps engineering, quality assurance and test automation, business analysis and solution architecture. The engagement reflects the subsidiary's continued focus on banking technology services in the region...

Infrastructure Urban

17 Jul 2026

HFCL Secures Export Order For Data Centre Fibre Connectivity

HFCL (HFCL) has secured an export order worth US dollar (USD) 51.98 million (mn), equivalent to Rs 4,958 mn, for the supply of optical fibre cable based data centre connectivity solutions through its overseas wholly owned material subsidiary. The contract was awarded by an international customer and underscores HFCL's manufacturing capabilities, technological competence and product quality in global markets. The company stated the award arises from normal business operations and aligns with its export strategy. The scope covers the supply of optical fibre cable based data centre connectivity s..