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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...

RDSO Clears Safety Inspection as Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Pune Metro Nears Passenger Trials and March 31 Opening

The Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro project in Pune has reached an important stage in its journey toward starting passenger services. A major safety and technical inspection has been completed,...

Lucknow Advances with Water Metro: Feasibility Complete, DPR Soon, and Bidding to Start

The plan to start a Water Metro service on the Gomti River in Lucknow is moving forward. A feasibility study, which checks if the project is technically and economically doable, has been completed...

Bengaluru Braces for 17-Day Intermittent Power Cuts Beginning 3 January for Essential Maintenance

Bengaluru is going to face planned power supply disruptions for about 17 days starting from 3 January. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation...

Guwahati–Kolkata Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Transforming Overnight Travel with Air‑Conditioned Berths in 16 C

India is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper train in January 2026, offering a more comfortable and modern way to travel long distances by overnight train. Railway Minister Ashwini...

Kochi Metro and Water Metro Hit Record 2025 Ridership as City Public Transport Surges

The Kochi Metro network, which includes the metro rail, the Kochi Water Metro, and electric feeder buses, finished 2025 with record ridership figures, showing that more people are utilising public...

Bengaluru Metro to Launch 21 CRRC Six-Coach Trains on Green Line to Ease Crowding and Improve Service

Bengaluru's metro system, Namma Metro, is planning to bring in a full set of 21 new six-coach trains to improve service and reduce crowding, especially on busy routes. These trains are being built...

Mumbai Metro Line 2B Accelerates East-West Connectivity as Testing Advances toward Mid-2026 Opening

Mumbai is getting more metro connections in 2026 to help people travel faster and more easily across the city and suburbs. Several metro lines are being built, and parts of them are expected to...

Chennai Metro Unveils Near-Complete Six-Kilometre Vadapalani–Poonamallee Corridor; Trial Runs Set for Jan 2026

The Chennai Metro's new line connecting Vadapalani and Poonamallee is almost ready, and officials are now pushing hard to finish it. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is working around the clock...

Bengaluru: BESCOM Announces 7-Hour Power Outage in Nagarabhavi on 2 January for Essential Maintenance

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage in parts of the Nagarabhavi division in Bengaluru on Thursday, January 2, 2026. According to the official...

Power Shutdown in Chennai on January 3, 2026: Full List of Affected Areas

A scheduled power outage has been announced for several Chennai areas on 03-01-2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm due to maintenance work. Residents, businesses, visitors, and travelers passing through...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully Completes CRS High-Speed Trial at 180 km/h

Indian Railways has completed the final high-speed evaluation of the domestically manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety....