RVNL Secures First DMRC Metro Project in Delhi Worth ₹447 Cr
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a significant metro project by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) under the Delhi MRTS Phase IV. The project involves constructing a vital metro link between Lajpat Nagar and Saket G Block, aimed at enhancing sustainable, efficient, and seamless public transport in the National Capital.
Valued at approximately ₹447.42 crore (including GST), the project is scheduled for completion within 36 months. This marks RVNL’s first metro assignment from DMRC in Delhi and highlights the company’s expanding role in urban transport infrastructure development.
The scope of work includes the part design and construction of a 7.298 km elevated viaduct, along with seven elevated station platforms—namely Saket G block Pushp Vihar, Saket District centre, Pushpa Bhawan, Chirag Delhi, GK-1, Andrews Ganj, and Lajpat Nagar. Each station will have a 74-meter-long platform, and works will also include:
- Construction of the elevated viaduct (excluding stations)
- Civil structures for all stations (excluding finishing)
- Two scissor crossovers
- Anti-carbonation treatment for exposed concrete
- Groundwater recharge/Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) systems
- Barricading, tree cutting, utility diversions
- PEB (Pre-Engineered Building) civil works
- Implementation of a Web-based Project Data Management System (PDMIS)
Speaking on the development, Pradeep Gaur, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), RVNL, said: “This project is a significant opportunity for RVNL to contribute to the future-ready infrastructure of Delhi. We are committed to delivering it with excellence, safety, and innovation, fully aligned with DMRC’s vision of creating world-class urban mobility systems. RVNL, among others, is already executing Metro Rail Projects in 8 cities in different parts of the country. RVNL remains focused on accelerating India’s infrastructure growth while upholding the highest standards of engineering, sustainability, and project delivery.”
