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Indian Railways Introduces Sleeper Variant of Vande Bharat for Delhi to Amritsar, Expected to Start in Winter

Indian Railways is planning to introduce a new sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train between Delhi and Amritsar, but it won't start this year; it's expected to begin service from the 2026...

South Western Railway launches bi-weekly & weekly Holi Special Trains from Bengaluru

Indian Railways, through the South Western Railway, has announced extra train services ahead of the Holi festival to help people travel more easily between Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Kolkata...

Nagpur Metro Celebrates 12th Foundation Day as Phase II Advances Toward Kanhan, Hingna and MIDC

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited is set to mark the 12th foundation day of the Nagpur Metro on Wednesday, counting the years since construction of the city's metro system began. Over the...

Delhi Metro Seeks 68 New Metro Coaches for Red Line Extension to Narela–Nathupur; 15-Year Maintenance Planned

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has issued a tender to buy 68 new metro coaches for the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur corridor, which is part of the Phase 4 expansion and will extend the existing Delhi...

CRS Issues Urgent Safety Fixes as Chennai Porur–Vadapalani Metro Is Not Yet Ready for Passenger Services

The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) recently inspected the Porur-Vadapalani section of the Phase II metro project and said that this stretch is not yet ready for passenger services, although...

NMRC Reshapes Greater Noida West Metro: DPR Planned for Phase 1 with 4 Stations

Days after the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Aqua Line from Botanical Garden to Sector 142, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announced that it will prepare a new Detailed...

Surya Grahan 2026 India: Annular Eclipse on 17 February Appears Along Narrow Path with Global Live Streams

The first solar eclipse of 2026, known as an annular eclipse or "Ring of Fire," will occur on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. In an annular solar eclipse, the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun...

Coimbatore–Jaipur Special Trains Extended for Five Weeks in Feb and Mar 2026; Reservations Open

Indian Railways has decided to extend the running period of special train services between Coimbatore and Jaipur for additional weeks to help more passengers travel between the two cities. These...

Indian Railways Announces Nine Pairs of Holi Special Trains Across Key Routes for Feb–Mar 2026

With the Holi festival fast approaching, Indian Railways has announced several special trains to make travel easier and less stressful for passengers who are heading home or to festive...

Kochi Metro Phase 3 Moves Forward with 8 km Underground Link to Airport and New Tunnel Hub

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited is planning the next part of the metro system, called Phase 3, which will extend the network from Aluva towards Cochin International Airport and onward to Angamaly. A...

Mumbai to Roll Out Battery-Powered Water Metro as DPR Due by 28 February, December Start Planned

Mumbai is preparing to introduce a water metro system that will use battery-powered ferries to reduce road traffic congestion in the city and nearby areas. Maharashtra Ports Minister Nitesh Rane...

Noida Metro Opens Bids for Kiosks and Shops at Sector 83 Metro, Aims to Boost Passenger Convenience

Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has invited bids to set up kiosks and commercial shops at Sector 83 metro station, which is an important part of its plan to improve passenger facilities and...