The Kolkata Metro Railway General Manager recently inspected the Bowbazar site of the East-West Metro Railway to check on the progress of work on the Sealdah-Esplanade stretch. The development of the entire corridor between Howrah Maidan and Sector V, initially hoped to be completed by 2025, has been delayed. The GM instructed officials to ensure…
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) is expanding bicycle docks at 10 additional Bengaluru Metro stations to meet the increasing demand for secure cycle parking. This initiative aims to provide commuters with safer and greener last-mile connectivity options. The selected stations were chosen based on factors like passenger numbers, available space, and positive feedback…
The people of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, can finally look forward to Metro connectivity as operations are set to begin in 2025. The Metro will initially operate on a 5.9 km section, linking Gandhi Nagar station with station number three on the super corridor. Each Metro coach can accommodate about 300 passengers, with 50 seated. Efforts…
The first phase of the metro project in Indore, with an investment of Rs 7,500.80 crore, is set to transform the city’s transportation network. The initial metro trains will have three coaches, with plans to expand to six if passenger numbers rise. Preparations for the commercial operation of the metro rail have been intensified, with…
The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (BMRP) in Odisha’s capital is set for completion by December 2027. This initiative aims to modernize urban transport, reduce traffic congestion, and improve connectivity in Bhubaneswar. The metro system will operate on elevated tracks, with trains running every 10 minutes to accommodate commuters. Soil testing is currently underway to ensure…
The BBMP is redesigning the Deepanjali Nagar intersection to connect it directly with the NICE Road Cloverleaf Junction in order to ease traffic on the Outer Ring Road. The road construction will be carried out by NICE, and completion of the project may be delayed due to land acquisition issues. The new link is expected…
The Green Line metro stretch between Nagasandra and Madavara in Bengaluru has been completed for almost eight years but is still awaiting final government approval to open. The line, with stations at Manjunath Nagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara, received statutory clearance on October 4, but remains closed. Once operational, the Green Line will help reduce traffic…
The Hyderabad Metro Rail is undergoing a major expansion with the approval of the Phase 2 extension by the Telangana government. This project will involve a 50:50 Joint Venture between the Union and state governments and is expected to be completed in four years. The expansion will include five major corridors, with funding coming from…
The French company Alstom has delivered the first driverless trainset for the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project, designed in Bengaluru and built in Sri City. This marks a significant step in Alstom’s commitment to sustainable transportation in India. The trains, part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, will run on a 26 km corridor…
The Mumbai Metro has introduced a new WhatsApp-based ticketing system to make commuting easier and more eco-friendly. Commuters can now purchase metro tickets directly on WhatsApp by sending a simple ‘Hi’ to a dedicated number or scanning a QR code. This initiative aims to boost digital ticket adoption, streamline journeys, and eliminate the need for…