Bids invited for Five-Year Rolling Stock Maintenance Contract of Nagpur Metro Phase 1

Nagpur, India (Metro Rail Today): The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has invited bids for a five-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for the rolling stock of Nagpur Metro Phase 1. The tender covers maintenance of CRRC-manufactured metro trainsets, including intermediate overhauling, reinforcing Maha-Metro’s focus on ensuring long-term reliability and operational efficiency of its fully functional network.

The tender was opened on 10 February 2026 and will close on 26 March 2026. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for the contract has been set at ₹15.20 lakh. The tender bears reference number N1-OandM-52/2026, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 25 February 2026. The contract duration is five years.

The scope of work includes comprehensive annual maintenance of the CRRC rolling stock deployed under Phase 1 of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. In addition to routine maintenance activities, the contract includes intermediate overhauling to ensure optimal performance, safety compliance, and lifecycle enhancement of the train fleet.

Nagpur Metro Phase 1 spans 40.02 kilometres and comprises two fully operational corridors. The Orange Line, forming the North–South Corridor, runs between Automotive Square and Khapri over a length of 19.658 kilometres. The Aqua Line, forming the East–West Corridor, connects Lokmanya Nagar to Prajapati Nagar across 18.557 kilometres. Since becoming fully operational, Phase 1 has significantly improved intra-city connectivity and reduced travel time across key urban nodes.

To further strengthen urban mobility in the region, Maha-Metro is currently executing Phase 2 of the Nagpur Metro project. Phase 2 includes four extensions aimed at expanding both the Orange and Aqua lines. The Orange Line is being extended from Khapri to MIDC ESR and from Automotive Square to Kanhan River. Meanwhile, the Aqua Line extensions will connect Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar and Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna, adding new stations and expanding the metro’s reach to emerging growth corridors.

Commenting on the development, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, said, “The rolling stock maintenance contract is a critical component in sustaining high service standards across operational metro networks. As Indian metro systems mature, long-term maintenance frameworks and structured overhauling programs are becoming increasingly important to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency. Nagpur Metro’s proactive approach reflects a strong commitment to lifecycle asset management and service excellence.”

With this tender, Maha-Metro continues to reinforce its operational sustainability strategy while preparing the network for future expansion under Phase 2, ensuring seamless and dependable metro services for the growing city of Nagpur.