High bids, weak competition drive Metro Line-1 cost surge by 130%

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13 August, 2026, 05:15 pm
Last modified: 13 August, 2026, 05:44 pm

High bids, weak competition drive Metro Line-1 cost surge by 130%

13 August, 2026, 05:15 pm
Last modified: 13 August, 2026, 05:44 pm

 

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