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Indian Railways Introduces 52 New Train Stoppages Across Assam on Experimental Basis to Boost Connectivity

In a major step to improve rail connectivity in Assam, the Ministry of Railways has approved stoppages for 52 trains at several stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). These new halts...

Chennai Unveils Metro at the Doorstep Plan, Deploying 220 Feeder Vehicles Across 11 Phase-I Metro Stations

The Government of Tamil Nadu has given in-principle approval to introduce first and last mile connectivity (FLMC) services around Phase-I stations of the Chennai Metro. At present, the Metro...

Nagpur MahaMetro Launches All-Women Teams to Run Operations at Sitabuldi Interchange and Jhansi Rani Chowk

To mark the week of International Women's Day, Nagpur MahaMetro deployed all-women teams to handle operations at two of the busiest Metro stations in the city, Sitabuldi Interchange Metro Station...

Chennai Metro Introduces Portable Ramps to Help Wheelchair Users Across 54-Km Network

Passengers who use wheelchairs while travelling on the Chennai Metro Rail will soon be able to board trains more easily with the help of portable ramps. The facility, which has been requested for...

PMC Identifies 34 Parking Sites Near Pune Metro Stations as Works Start at Four Locations

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has identified 34 locations near Metro stations, where parking facilities will be developed. Work has already started at four of these sites....

Central Railway Runs 862 Special Trains Carrying 24.18 Lakh Passengers Across Key Routes to Ease Holi Rush

Central Railway in India ran 862 special trains with its usual services to handle the travel rush before Holi. These trains carried more than 24.18 lakh passengers between February 27 and March 2,...

Centre Moves Bengaluru–Hyderabad Bullet Train Forward as Route Planning and Land Acquisition Begin

The proposed Bengaluru Hyderabad High Speed Rail Corridor, also known as the bullet train project, is moving forward as the Central government has started detailed discussions with the Karnataka...

Shinde Proposes Phased Expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 with 5A and 5C Routes to Bhiwandi, & Ambernath

The expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 was a major topic of discussion in a recent review meeting. The metro line, which connects Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan, is currently under construction, and MP...

Kochi Metro Introduces Braille Station Maps and Handrail Indicators at Changampuzha Park

In an important move to make public transport more inclusive, the Changampuzha Park Metro station will soon have special navigation aids for visually impaired passengers. These include a new...

Chennai Metro Unveils 73.4 Lakh Sq Ft of Commercial Space Across 37 Sites to Strengthen Metro Finances

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to develop 73.4 lakh square feet of commercial space at 37 locations along its Phase-II metro corridors. This move goes beyond building only stations and...

Mohol Orders DPR for 25-km Hinjewadi–Khadakwasla Metro to ease Pune traffic and boost connectivity

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol has ordered the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new 25-km metro line connecting Hinjewadi to Khadakwasla. This step aims to reduce heavy traffic...

Top 5 Temples to Visit in India During Holi for a Spiritual Experience

As Holi itself is an auspicious festival to celebrate, you can make it an immersive religious experience by exploring historic temples in India. You can check out the list of temples to visit in...