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Amrit Bharat Express Launches from Bengaluru to Alipurduar, Second Bengaluru–West Bengal Service

Indian Railways has announced three new weekly train services connecting Bengaluru with different parts of West Bengal, giving a big boost to long-distance rail travel between the south and east of...

Kochi Metro Posts Record New Year Day Ridership of 161,683 Across Metro, Water Metro and Feeder Buses

The Kochi Metro network saw a record number of passengers in a single day during the New Year celebrations, marking the busiest day since it began operating. On the holiday, a total of 1,61,683...

BMRCL Unveils 41km Namma Metro Expansion This Year, Pushing Total to 137km by Year-End

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is actively planning for the future growth of Namma Metro. The organisation is currently conducting feasibility studies for more than 200 km of new...

Chennai Moves Closer to Launch of First Double-Decker Metro Viaduct on Porur–Vadapalani Corridor

One of Chennai's most advanced and challenging transport projects is now moving closer to operation. The city's first double-decker metro viaduct, which carries metro trains above a busy main road,...

BESCOM Sets January 10 Bengaluru Power Cut: 5.5-Hour Outage in Multiple Local Areas

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced planned power cuts in many areas of Bengaluru and nearby regions from January 10 to January 11. These outages are due to...

South Western Railway Introduces Talaguppa–Yeshwantpur Sankranti Special Trains to Ease Festive Travel

To handle the large number of passengers expected to travel during the Sankranti festival, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced special express trains between Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru and...

Discover Top 5 Places to Visit in South India for Makar Sankranti to Celebrate in a Grand Way

As Makar Sankranti will be celebrated across India on 14th January, and mostly as a significant harvest festival in several regions, you can experience Sankranti in South India with a different...

South Western Railway Launches Pongal Special Trains from Mysuru to Tuticorin to Ease Holiday Travel

South Western Railway has decided to run special trains between Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Tuticorin to handle the extra passenger rush during the Pongal festival. This step aims to make it easier for...

CMRS Completes First Safety Inspection for Chennai Metro Phase II as February Opening Nears

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) has completed the first round of safety inspection for trains running on Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. This is an important step toward starting metro...

Kochi Water Metro: Kadamakkudy and Paliyamthuruth Terminals Nearly Ready for On-Demand Services

The Kadamakkudy Water Metro project in Kochi is set to begin operations shortly, and officials are expecting the service to be within the next three months. Work on the Kadamakkudy water metro...

Namma Metro’s Yellow Line to Run Trains More Frequently as Eighth Train Arrives in Bengaluru

Namma Metro's Yellow Line in Bengaluru is going to run trains more often starting next month. Currently, the metro on this line operates with six trains, and because of this, passengers have been...

Power Cut Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Affects Valasaravakkam, Porur and Nearby Localities in Chennai

The electricity supply will be temporarily stopped in and around Valasaravakkam and Porur on Friday. The planned power cut will take place from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. During these five hours,...