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Pune Metro Updates: 23-km Shivajinagar–Hinjewadi Line Passes Testing as Safety Checks Lie Ahead

The testing of the 23-kilometre Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro route in Pune has been completed successfully, said Member of Parliament Murlidhar Mohol. He told reporters that once final safety...

PM Modi Launches Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Services, Flags Off New Rapid Rail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He visited the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, where he flagged off the...

Delhi Renames Nine Metro Stations to Reflect Local Identity as Public Feedback Drives the Change

The State Names Authority, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has changed the names of nine metro stations in Delhi. The authority reviewed proposals to rename 21 stations. Out of these, 12 names...

Chennai Power Cut on February 22: Check Timings and Affected Areas

If you're planning your Sunday in Chennai, here's something to keep in mind. A scheduled power cut has been announced for February 22, 2026, in parts of the city due to maintenance work.The...

Bengaluru Power Cut on February 22, 2026: Full List of Affected Areas & Timings

Residents in parts of Bengaluru will face a scheduled power outage on Sunday, February 22, 2026, due to emergency maintenance work. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has...

Vande Bharat Express to Link Bengaluru and Goa, Slashing Travel Time to About 13 Hours

Indian Railways is planning a new train service to connect Bengaluru and Goa using a Vande Bharat Express train. If approved by the Railway Board, this service will shorten the travel time between...

Railways Unveils Two Special Trains Through Ludhiana to Ease Holi Travel for Migrant Workers

To manage the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced two special trains that will pass through Ludhiana. These trains are mainly meant to help the...

Pune Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro Delays Persist; Phased Launch Planned by End-April 2026

The much-awaited Maan Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor has already missed two earlier deadlines. It was initially planned to begin operations by March 31, 2026. However, the launch has been...

DMRC Launches AI-Powered Delhi Metro Upgrades, From CHETNA Chatbot to Predictive Track Maintenance

As Delhi hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) systems across its network to improve efficiency,...

Meerut Metro Launches at 120 kmph, Becomes India's Fastest Corridor on Shared Namo Bharat Tracks

Meerut Metro will become the fastest metro system in India from Sunday, operating at a top speed of 120 kmph. This is the same maximum speed as the Airport Express Line in Delhi, which provides a...

Mumbai Metro Advances Line 12A: An 18.4-Km Elevated Corridor Linking Manpada, Kalyan to Taloja

Mumbai's growing metro network is set to expand further with a new elevated corridor aimed at improving east-west travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region...

Special Trains Run Between Yeshwantpur and Dhanbad, and Bengaluru–Malda Town to Alleviate Holiday Traffic

South Western Railway is running special trains to manage the heavy passenger traffic during Holi and the upcoming summer season. These special services will operate between Yeshwantpur and...