L&T secures contracts for transportation infrastructure business
The Transportation Infrastructure business of Larsen & Toubero (L&T) Construction has secured an order to extend the mainline corridor of the Mauritius Metro by 3.4 km from Metro Express (MEL), Mauritius.
The project involves construction of a fully integrated light rail-based Urban Transit System from Rose Hill Interchange towards Ebene reaching Reduit near the University of Mauritius. The extension will connect the densely populated areas of Ebene Cybercity and the University of Mauritius and give added impetus to the development of the island nation.
The extension will involve the construction of three new stations, viaducts and bridges, track works (with substantial ballastless track including plinth, embedded Et grass tracks), DC electric Traction Systems, Ticketing and Passenger Information Systems and integration with road traffic through advanced signaling systems.
L&T is already executing the 26 km Mainline LRT network connecting Curepipe to Immigration Square in Port Louis. The company has successfully completed the 12 km priority section from Rosehill to Victoria station, which is under commercial operation since January 2020.
The Railways Strategic Business Group of Transportation Infrastructure business has also secured an order from the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL).
UPMRCL is the nodal agency responsible for implementation of the Kanpur and Agra Metro projects that are being funded through equity participation by the government of India and the government of Uttar Pradesh and loans from bilateral/multilateral agencies.
The scope of works includes design, installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track of standard gauge for corridors in elevated as well as underground sections of Kanpur and Agra Metro projects along with supply of fastening systems and associated ballasted/ballastless tracks in four depots.
This order has been secured against stiff competition from various local and major multinational companies. This win vindicates L&T's position as a leader in Ballastless Track Technology in India.
