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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....

SCR Launches Extra Sankranti Special Trains to Ease Holiday Travel on Key Routes From 8 Jan

South Central Railway (SCR) has announced that it will run additional special trains for the Sankranti festival season to help passengers travel during the busy holiday period. These extra trains...

Mumbai Metro, Railways and BEST to Run Overnight Services for New Year 2026

Mumbai's transit network will remain active through the night as Mumbai Metro One, Western Railway, Central Railway, and BEST announce extra services from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 to...

Southern Railway Unveils 2026 Timetable Upgrades: 65 Trains Faster, Tracks Doubled and Electrified

Southern Railway is making train journeys faster starting January 1, 2026, by updating its schedules and improving tracks. About 65 Mail, Express, and Superfast trains will run quicker under the...

Hyderabad Metro Extends New Year’s Eve Hours to Midnight; Last Trains Run at 1 am on Jan 1, 2026

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has announced special arrangements for the New Year 2026 to help people travel safely during the celebrations. On Wednesday, December 31, metro services on all...

INSV Kaundinya Continues Historic Voyage, Reviving India’s Seafaring Traditions

INSV Kaundinya is underway in the Arabian Sea at dawn, advancing India's ancient seafaring heritage along a new path toward Muscat. The voyage underscores the Navy's training objectives, as fresh...

Kochi Metro Extends Late Night Rail, Water Metro and E-Feeder Buses for New Year Travel

To manage the heavy rush during the year-end holidays, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has announced extended services for the Metro, Water Metro, and electric feeder buses. These special...

Coimbatore and Chennai Power Cuts: December 31 Maintenance Outage in Ukkadam Area

The Electricity Board has announced a planned power cut in some parts of Coimbatore on December 31. The electricity supply will be stopped for nearly seven hours, starting from 9:00 am and...