SCC–MIRAL JV bags ₹118.6 crore contract for Multimodal Integration at Bullet Train Stations

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant milestone for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, SCC–MIRAL (Joint Venture) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for executing multi-modal integration and station plaza development works at four bullet train stations in Gujarat. The total contract value stands at ₹118.61 crore, marking another step forward in enhancing passenger access and station-area infrastructure for India’s first high-speed rail corridor.

The awarded contract covers Surat, Bilimora, Vapi, and Bharuch stations, all located along the Gujarat section of the 508.17-kilometre Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line. The scope focuses on creating seamless connectivity between the bullet train stations and surrounding urban transport systems, a key requirement for improving last-mile accessibility and passenger experience.

Competitive Bidding and Evaluation Process

NHSRCL had invited bids for this package with a stipulated completion period of 730 days. Technical bids were opened on 14 August 2025, revealing participation from four firms. Following detailed technical scrutiny completed on 22 September 2025, bidders qualifying for the financial stage were shortlisted.

Financial bids for the technically qualified firms were opened on 23 September 2025, with the final financial evaluation concluding on 16 December 2025. During this phase, bids from two firms were rejected, after which SCC–MIRAL (JV) emerged as the lowest bidder. The competing bid from Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd. stood at ₹133.2 crore, significantly higher than the winning bid of ₹118.6 crore.

The multimodal integration works are aimed at developing well-planned station plazas, pedestrian facilities, access roads, and interfaces with buses, taxis, and other modes of urban transport. Such integration is critical for ensuring that high-speed rail stations function as efficient mobility hubs rather than isolated terminals.

Commenting on the development, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, said, “Multimodal integration is the backbone of successful high-speed rail systems globally. This contract reflects NHSRCL’s focus on passenger-centric planning, ensuring that bullet train stations in Gujarat are seamlessly connected with city transport networks, enhancing accessibility, convenience, and long-term ridership.”

Strategic Importance within the MAHSR Corridor

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor spans 508.17 km and includes 12 stations across Maharashtra and Gujarat, namely Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand/Nadiad, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati. Designed for trains operating at speeds up to 320 kmph, the project is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology.

While track, viaduct, and station construction remain the core focus, experts highlight that station-area development and multimodal access will play a decisive role in the operational success of the corridor. Efficient integration reduces dependence on private vehicles, shortens door-to-door travel time, and supports sustainable urban mobility goals.

With the award of this ₹118.6 crore contract, NHSRCL continues to advance beyond core civil works toward creating a fully integrated high-speed rail ecosystem. The SCC–MIRAL JV-led multimodal integration at key Gujarat stations is expected to significantly improve passenger movement, station accessibility, and urban connectivity, reinforcing the MAHSR project’s position as a transformative infrastructure initiative for India.