Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has awarded IRCON International Limited a significant contract worth over Rs. 642 crore for Mumbai Metro Line-6. The scope includes power supply, traction, E&M systems, lifts, escalators, and comprehensive maintenance. The project spans Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli (EEH) with a 104-week execution timeline.
Introduction:
In a major development to Mumbai’s expanding metro infrastructure, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has awarded a crucial systems contract to IRCON International Limited for Mumbai Metro’s Line-6 project. This new assignment, identified as CA-233, Line-6, Package-2, covers the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of key systems across the elevated corridor from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli (EEH).
Scope of Work:
The awarded package includes comprehensive services for:
- Power Supply and Traction Systems
- Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Works
- Lifts and Escalators
- System Integration, Testing, and Commissioning
- Maintenance Services:
- 2-year Defect Liability Maintenance Period (DLMP)
- 5-year Comprehensive Maintenance post-DLMP
This end-to-end scope ensures not just installation but long-term service reliability and seamless operation of all critical components.
Project Timeline:
The Design and Build phase is set to be completed within 104 weeks (2 years). This will be followed by a 2-year Defect Liability Maintenance Period, ensuring robust operational oversight. Upon its completion, IRCON will be responsible for 5 years of comprehensive maintenance, marking a long-term engagement for service quality and sustainability.
Contract Value:
The total value of the contract stands at Rs. 642.44 crore (Rs. 642,44,02,451.34), underscoring MMRDA’s commitment to deploying world-class infrastructure and reliable systems for Mumbai’s ambitious metro network.
About Mumbai Metro Line-6:
Metro Line-6, also known as the Swami Samarth Nagar – Vikhroli (EEH) corridor, is a fully elevated line stretching approximately 15.18 kilometers with interchanges planned with multiple other metro lines, including Lines 2A, 4, and 7. This corridor plays a pivotal role in decongesting road traffic in the city’s north-eastern suburbs while providing high-capacity urban transport.
Significance of the Award:
This contract reaffirms IRCON’s growing stature in urban mass transit systems. Known for its engineering excellence and global railway projects, IRCON’s role in executing power supply, traction, and E&M works is expected to be crucial in ensuring reliable and efficient metro services once the line becomes operational.
The strategic integration of systems, from traction power to vertical transport (lifts and escalators), reflects MMRDA’s focus on holistic and user-centric metro development.
Conclusion:
The awarding of this contract to IRCON for Mumbai Metro Line-6 marks a crucial milestone in the project’s implementation phase. With end-to-end responsibilities from design to long-term maintenance, IRCON’s expertise is set to enhance system reliability and commuter experience across the strategic Swami Samarth Nagar–Vikhroli corridor.
Source: IRCON – Press Release | Image Credit (Representational): MMRDA
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