Global tender floated for Automatic Fare Collection System for Mumbai Metro Line 6

Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for the implementation of an Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for Mumbai Metro Line 6, with the contract estimated at ₹103 crore.

The AFC system will play a key role in enabling seamless ticketing, passenger management, and fare integration for the upcoming metro corridor.

The tender has been issued under Tender ID: 2026_MMRDA_1286455_1 and Tender No: CA 307.

Key details of the tender include:

• Estimated Cost: ₹103 crore

• Pre-bid Meeting: 24 March 2026

• Bid Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026

The project includes:

• Design and Build Period: 52 weeks

• Maintenance Period: 7 years, including

  • 2 years of Defects Liability Maintenance (DLP)

  • 5 years of Comprehensive Maintenance

The scope of the contract involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of the Automatic Fare Collection system for Mumbai Metro Line 6.

The AFC system will include advanced ticketing technologies such as smart card and contactless payment systems, automated gates, and integrated passenger management infrastructure to ensure efficient fare collection and commuter convenience.

The contractor will also be responsible for comprehensive maintenance for five years following the defect liability period, ensuring the long-term reliability of the system.

Mumbai Metro Line 6 (Pink Line) is a 15.31 km elevated corridor connecting Swami Samarth Nagar in Lokhandwala with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs.

The corridor will pass through key areas including:

• Jogeshwari

• Western Express Highway (WEH)

• Powai

The line is being developed by MMRDA to improve east–west connectivity between Mumbai’s western suburbs and the central railway corridor.

Once operational, Line 6 will provide critical interchange opportunities with other metro lines in the city and improve access to major residential, commercial and employment hubs.

Mumbai Metro Line 6 is expected to significantly reduce travel time across the suburban belt while enhancing connectivity between key employment centres such as Powai and Jogeshwari.

The corridor will also strengthen integration with Mumbai’s expanding metro network, enabling commuters to travel more efficiently across different parts of the city.

Commenting on the development, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, highlighted the importance of advanced ticketing systems in modern metro networks.

“Automatic Fare Collection systems are essential for ensuring smooth passenger flow and seamless mobility across metro networks. As cities like Mumbai continue expanding their metro infrastructure, integrated and contactless ticketing solutions will play a vital role in enhancing commuter convenience and operational efficiency,” she said.

Mumbai is currently witnessing one of the largest metro expansion programs in India, with multiple corridors under construction across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The implementation of modern systems such as AFC, signalling, telecommunications, and integrated passenger services will ensure that the new metro lines operate with high efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort once they become operational.