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Railways Announce End of Udaipur–Agra Vande Bharat Service from 15 February; Trains 20981/20982 and 20979/2098

The semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express running between Udaipur City and Agra Cantt will stop operating from February 15, as per railway sources and booking details on the IRCTC website. Ticket...

Indian Railways Announces Chennai Central to Kollam Special Trains for Mahashivaratri

Indian Railways is arranging special train services between Chennai and Kollam to help people travel easily during the Mahashivaratri festival, to manage the larger number of travellers expected...

Nagpur Metro Phase 3 Unveils 54.5 km Expansion Across Four Corridors, Pushing Network to 129 km

The Phase 3 plan of Nagpur Metro proposes a major 54.5-kilometre expansion across four important corridors. Once completed, the total metro network in the city will grow from 82 kilometres to about...

Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Secures ₹550 Crore in UP Budget 2026–27 to Fast-Track Urban Transport

The Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project, which covers the east-west corridor, has received a major funding boost in the UP Budget 2026-27. A total amount of ₹550 crore has been set aside for this phase,...

Kochi Water Metro to Launch Fast Electric–Hydrogen Hybrid Boats for Aluva–Cochin Airport Link

The Kochi Water Metro is planning to introduce fast electric-hydrogen hybrid boats for its proposed airport connectivity from Aluva, according to sources. This new move aims to greatly reduce...

Delhi Clears Phase V(A) Metro Expansion: Three Corridors Spanning 16km with 13 Stations

The Delhi government has approved three new metro corridors under Delhi Metro Phase V(A) after the Central government gave its clearance in December. This decision is expected to improve public...

Bengaluru Power Cut on 13 February 2026: Full Schedule & Affected Areas

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage in Bengaluru on Friday, 13 February 2026 due to essential maintenance work across several substations...

Chennai Power Cut on 13 February 2026: Schedule & Areas Affected

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Chennai on Friday, 13 February 2026 as part of scheduled maintenance work on...

Railways Launch Emergency Quota on Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat-II Trains for Urgent Travel

Indian Railways has introduced an Emergency Quota for special trains such as Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat-II to help passengers who need to travel urgently. This decision was taken by the...

Indian Railways Expands Capacity with 245 New Trains, More Non-AC Coaches, and Low Fares

Indian Railways remains one of the world's biggest and most affordable public transport systems, carrying over 720 crore passengers every year, as highlighted by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in...

Kochi Metro Phase II Receives Cabinet Nod to Secure ₹1,016 Crore AIIB Loan for Pink Line

The Kerala state Cabinet has given official approval for Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to seek a loan of ₹1,016.24 crore from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to help fund Phase II...

Guwahati Water Metro to Ease Congestion with 64km Network, 12 Terminals, ₹2,000 Crore Plan

The long-standing idea of introducing a water metro in Guwahati is now closer to becoming a reality. Kochi Metro Rail Limited has helped prepare a detailed feasibility study for the project, which...