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Chennai Metro Unveils Air-Right Commercial Spaces at Major Corridor 4 Stations to Boost Phase-2 Revenue

After the first Phase-2 metro section from Porur to Poonamallee Bypass becomes operational, metro stations may soon offer more than just travel. Passengers could shop, eat at restaurants, and park...

Unveil Places in Chennai for Pongal: Parakala Mutt, Mylapore Tank, Fort St George

If you are looking to explore places in Chennai for Pongal, consider this list of places in the city where you can experience the city's vibrant festivities. These places showcase the rich Tamil...

TANGEDCO Announces January 6, 2026 Power Cuts Across 250+ Areas in Tamil Nadu for Maintenance Work

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced planned power cuts on January 6, 2026, affecting over 250 areas across the state. These electricity outages are due...

Indian Railways Launches First Vande Bharat Sleeper on Howrah–Guwahati Route in January 2026

Indian Railways is preparing to launch its first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train in January 2026, marking a big step forward in overnight long-distance rail travel. This new service will run...

Mumbai Unveils Metro Line 9 and Thane–Mumbai Corridor Expansion to Boost City Travel

The Mumbai Metro network is set to grow significantly, bringing new metro connections to areas like Mira Bhayandar and Thane. This expansion is part of the city's ongoing effort to improve public...

Chennai Metro Celebrates 10 Years of Service as Ridership Hits 11.19 Crore in 2025

As traffic congestion continues to increase in Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has become one of the fastest and most reliable public transport options in the city, ranking just after...

UPMRC Issues ₹492.22 Crore Tender to Build Five Elevated Lucknow Metro Stations in Phase 1B

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has taken an important step forward in building the second metro corridor in Lucknow by announcing a major construction tender worth ₹492.22 crore....

Mumbai Metro Line 3 Boosts Weekday to 292 Trains and Saturday to 236 Daily

Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is increasing the number of trains from January 5, 2026, to help reduce crowding and make travel easier for commuters. The Mumbai Metro Rail...

Indian Railways Launches 12 Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains for 2026 Overnight Long-Distance Travel

Indian Railways plans to launch 12 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains in 2026 to improve long-distance travel across the country. These trains are a new version of the popular Vande Bharat trains but...

Southern Railway Unveils Pongal Special Trains Connecting Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tambaram and Rameswaram

Southern Railway has announced the operation of several special trains during the Pongal festival to manage the extra rush of passengers travelling across Tamil Nadu and nearby regions. These...

Gurugram Rapid Metro to Get CCTV and PIS Upgrades as HMRTC Approves ₹11.76 Crore Safety Plan

The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has approved a plan to install new CCTV cameras and upgrade the public information systems (PIS) on Gurugram's Rapid Metro to improve safety and...

Chennai Metro Sees Record 11.19 Crore Ridership in 2025 as Network Expands

Chennai Metro Rail has become an important part of the city's transport system, carrying more than 46.7 crore passengers since it started operations in 2015. Although passenger numbers fell during...