Texmaco Rail Wins Rs 1302 mn Track Contract For Kochi Metro Phase Two

11 Mar 2026 CW Team

Other bidders included KEC International with a bid of Rs 1381 million (mn), Aapurvakriti Infrastructure with Rs 1392 million (mn) and Rahee Infratech with Rs 1524 million (mn). Kochi Metro Rail Limited had initially set an estimate of Rs 1279.1 million (mn) for the contract. The competitive bidding demonstrates sustained market appetite for metro supply and civil packages.

Kochi Metro Phase two is an 11.2 km extension that will link Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station with the Infopark Campus at Kakkanad via 11 stations. The extension is intended to enhance connectivity to the information technology park and reduce road congestion in the corridor. Civil works on the phase are currently nearing 50 per cent completion, indicating steady progress on structural elements and track bed preparation. Completion of the track contract will enable subsequent installation and commissioning activities.

Industry stakeholders note that projects of this scale are central to efforts to expand sustainable urban mobility, and suppliers are expected to coordinate closely with Kochi Metro Rail Limited during implementation. An industry exhibition and conference, InnoMetro 2026, is scheduled for 21-22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is positioned as a forum for metro and rail stakeholders to discuss innovations. Final award formalities and detailed timelines will be subject to contractual clearances and regulatory approvals. The contract outcome will be an important step for the Phase two schedule and for regional connectivity.

Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited has emerged as the apparent lowest bidder for a track contract for Kochi Metro Phase two, offering Rs 1302 million (mn) for the package. Kochi Metro Rail Limited had estimated the contract at Rs 1279.1 million (mn), making the winning bid slightly higher than the estimate. The margin between the bid and the estimate is relatively small, which suggests the contract is likely to be awarded to Texmaco in the coming days. The procurement process attracted multiple bidders and reflects continued interest in urban rail infrastructure. Other bidders included KEC International with a bid of Rs 1381 million (mn), Aapurvakriti Infrastructure with Rs 1392 million (mn) and Rahee Infratech with Rs 1524 million (mn). Kochi Metro Rail Limited had initially set an estimate of Rs 1279.1 million (mn) for the contract. The competitive bidding demonstrates sustained market appetite for metro supply and civil packages. Kochi Metro Phase two is an 11.2 km extension that will link Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station with the Infopark Campus at Kakkanad via 11 stations. The extension is intended to enhance connectivity to the information technology park and reduce road congestion in the corridor. Civil works on the phase are currently nearing 50 per cent completion, indicating steady progress on structural elements and track bed preparation. Completion of the track contract will enable subsequent installation and commissioning activities. Industry stakeholders note that projects of this scale are central to efforts to expand sustainable urban mobility, and suppliers are expected to coordinate closely with Kochi Metro Rail Limited during implementation. An industry exhibition and conference, InnoMetro 2026, is scheduled for 21-22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is positioned as a forum for metro and rail stakeholders to discuss innovations. Final award formalities and detailed timelines will be subject to contractual clearances and regulatory approvals. The contract outcome will be an important step for the Phase two schedule and for regional connectivity.

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