Metro hits new height

DMRC identifies the new high point at Pier No. 340, where a 490‑metre elevated stretch crosses the Outer Ring Road near Haiderpur Badli Mor, according to field reports and DMRC briefings. (ndtv.com) DMRC’s principal executive director for corporate communications, Anuj Dayal, flagged the structure as part of the Magenta Line Phase‑IV extension during official statements and media briefings. (odishabytes.com) The structure eclipses the earlier network high of 23.6 metres recorded at Dhaula Kuan on the Pink Line, a comparison noted in rail analyses and DMRC summaries. (railanalysis.in) Separately, DMRC has issued Tender ID 2026_DMRC_902787_1 (Ref DT‑22) for the design, manufacture and supply of standard‑gauge UIC‑60 turnouts and scissors crossovers for ballastless track, with a quoted contract value of ₹5.48 crore and a six‑month completion period. (metrorailnews.in) The tender documents set a pre‑bid meeting on March 24, 2026 and a bid submission deadline of April 8, 2026, and specify the equipment is for the Line‑8 extension planned between Janakpuri West and R.K. Ashram Marg (around 29 km under Phase‑IV). (metrorailnews.in) Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu met DMRC managing director Vikas Kumar in mid‑March and, after travelling the system, used a post on X to press for stronger last‑mile feeder integration while reviewing network progress. (infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com) DMRC has already begun piloting integrated last‑mile services through MoUs with providers such as Sahkar Taxi and planned launches via the DMRC Sarthi/Bharat Taxi platforms at select stations earlier this year. (metrorailnews.in)