L&T Technology Services Bags ₹70 Crore AFC Contract for Mumbai Metro Line 7A & 9

Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant development for Mumbai’s expanding metro network, L&T Technology Services Ltd. (LTTS) has been officially awarded the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems contract for Mumbai Metro Line 9 (Dahisar – Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium – Morva) and Line 7A (Airport Colony – CSMIA) by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

L&T Technology Services received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) on September 19, 2025, after emerging as the lowest bidder during the financial evaluation round of the tendering process.

Key Contract Details:

• Company Name: L&T Technology Services Ltd.

• Contract Value: ₹70 Crore

• Project Deadline: 1,990 Days (Approximately 5.4 Years)

• Scope: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing & Commissioning of AFC Systems, including 2 years of Defect Liability Period (DLP)

Financial Bids Summary:

Despite three firms participating in the tender, only L&T Technology Services' bid was accepted during the final financial evaluation, with the other two being disqualified.

The awarded contract involves:

• Design and manufacturing of all AFC components

• Supply and installation at all stations along Lines 9 & 7A

• Integration and testing with the existing metro infrastructure

• Commissioning in alignment with National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standards

• Comprehensive support through a 2-year defect liability period

This contract marks a major step in digitising Mumbai’s transit systems. With seamless ticketing, reduced cash dependency, and improved passenger convenience, the AFC systems will play a pivotal role in elevating the commuter experience on the upcoming corridors.

Mumbai Metro Line 9 and Line 7A are critical extensions designed to enhance east-west connectivity and connect key transport hubs, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

A Strategic Milestone

With AFC systems becoming integral to modern urban mobility, L&T Technology Services’ win is a reflection of its growing capabilities in intelligent transport systems, digital solutions, and smart city technologies.

This contract win further strengthens LTTS’s portfolio in urban transit solutions, adding another milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing India’s public transportation infrastructure.