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Kolkata's Green Line Metro Struggles with Low Ridership: Study Launched to Uncover Reasons

The East-West Metro of Kolkata, also known as the Green Line, was expected to carry around 7 lakh passengers daily in 2025, according to earlier projections. However, the actual number is just over...

Gurugram Metro Phase 2 Delayed: NCRTC Layout Finalisation and EIB Funding Issues Impact Progress

The tender process for Phase 2 of the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) project has been delayed due to the pending finalisation of the Cyber City station layout by the National Capital Region...

Ijtema Festival Traffic Chaos Amid Metro Set Up: Bhopal Faces Major Congestion Ahead of November 14 Event

With the annual four-day Ijtema festival starting on November 14, traffic problems are becoming a major concern in Bhopal due to metro construction barricades and unfinished road work. The event,...

MMRDA Awards ₹2,481 Crore Contract to TRSL for 132 Driverless Metro Coaches in Mumbai

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has given a ₹2,481 crore contract to Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) to design, manufacture, supply, and install 132 metro coaches...

Kolkata Metro's Blue Line Faces Disruption for Nearly an Hour Due to Signalling Issues

Metro services on Kolkata's Blue Line were disrupted for nearly an hour on Friday morning due to a signalling issue, causing major inconvenience to office commuters. The problem occurred between...

Bangalore Metro Unveils Increased Yellow Line Train Frequency to Every 15 Minutes Starting November 1

As a Rajyotsava Day gift, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will increase the frequency of Namma Metro trains on the Yellow Line from November 1. Trains will now run every 15...

Maha Metro Survey Reveals 30% of Pune Commuters Rely on Feeder Services for Last-Mile Connectivity

A recent survey by Maha Metro found that nearly 30% of metro commuters in Pune use feeder services like PMPML buses and autorickshaws to reach or leave metro stations. However, regular passengers...

Metro Network Surges in Popularity During Diwali with 1.5 Lakh Passengers Daily in Nagpur

During October, as Nagpur celebrated Diwali, the city's Metro network became a top choice for shoppers heading to busy market areas. The Sitabuldi Metro Station recorded nearly 1.5 lakh passengers...

Namma Metro's Purple Line Faces Major Disruption: Technical Glitch Delays Services for Nearly Two Hours

Commuters on Namma Metro's Purple Line faced a difficult Thursday morning after a technical glitch disrupted train services for nearly two hours. The problem began around 9:15 a.m. when a train...

Bengaluru Metro Unveils Fifth Train on Yellow Line to Enhance Commuter Experience on November 1

On November 1, marking the 70th Karnataka Rajyotsava, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will introduce its fifth train on the Yellow Line of Namma Metro. This move aims to reduce...

School Closures Across India Due to Cyclone Montha and Festivals: Check Local Updates

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, many schools across India are closed because of two main reasons: Cyclone Montha bringing heavy rain and storms, and the observance of festivals in some regions. The...

Cyclone Montha Weakens: Tamil Nadu Faces Continued Rainfall and Disruptions Ahead

Cyclone Montha has grown weaker, but its effects will still be felt across Tamil Nadu for the next week. According to weather officials, moderate rainfall is expected to continue in many parts of...