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Hyderabad Metro Under State Takeover Faces Fewer Trains, Longer Waits as Riders Protest

Hyderabad Metro train commuters say their problems have increased ever since the state government announced that it would take over Metro Rail operations from L&T. This announcement came ahead of...

BESCOM Announces Planned Bengaluru Power Cut on Saturday 20 December 10am–3pm for HAL Station Maintenance

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has informed residents that some parts of Bengaluru will face a planned power cut on Saturday, December 20. The outage will occur from 10...

Guwahati–Aizawl to Run Two Special Trains on December 22 and 24 to Ease Festive Travel

Travellers going home for Christmas and New Year will get some relief this year, as Indian Railways has decided to run two special trains between Guwahati and Aizawl. The announcement was shared by...

Indian Railways Announces 138 Festive Special Trains Across 9 Zones to Ease Christmas Travel 2026

Indian Railways has announced that it will operate 138 special trains across nine railway zones to handle the heavy rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year season. These special...

Kochi Metro to Link Thoppumpady and Edakochi for 2027 Start; Mattancherry Desilting to Begin

Water Metro services linking Thoppumpady and Edakochi are expected to start by 2027, according to Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Chairman and Managing Director Loknath Behera. He also stated that...

Namma Metro Welcomes Seventh Train to Hebbagodi Depot as Yellow Line Expands Service in January

The seventh train set for Namma Metro's Yellow Line reached the Hebbagodi depot in Bengaluru on Thursday evening. This is another important step towards improving metro services on this route....

HMRTC Approves DPR Preparations for Two Gurugram Metro Corridors to Ease Commuting

Gurugram residents have good news as the city is moving closer to expanding its metro network. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has approved the preparation of Detailed...

Byadarahalli Localities in Bengaluru Hit by 12-Hour Daily Power Cuts as BESCOM Upgrades Transformer Capacity

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) is continuing maintenance work on power plants and substations in different parts of Karnataka. This work is planned to be completed on December 19...

Vande Bharat Trains Roll Out Regional Menus Across 11 Services, Introducing Local Indian Dishes

Indian Railways has changed the food served on Vande Bharat trains to make journeys more enjoyable for passengers. The new plan focuses on offering authentic, local dishes from different regions of...

Delhi wakes to thick fog as flights delayed and trains run late; 40 flights and 22 trains affected

Delhi witnessed dense fog from the early hours of Thursday, affecting daily life across the city. A thick blanket of fog covered many areas, sharply reducing visibility and causing inconvenience to...

Mumbai Readies Metro Lines 9 and 2B for December Opening, Delivering Faster Commutes

Mumbai is preparing to open parts of two important new metro lines by December 31, bringing major relief to daily commuters. Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority...

Chennai Metro to Run Trains Every Six Minutes on Poonamallee–Porur Corridor from January 2026

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced plans to run Metro trains at six-minute intervals during peak hours on the Poonamallee to Porur section of its Phase II project. This nine-kilometre...