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Delhi Metro to Acquire 68 New Metro Coaches for Red Line Extension to Gurugram by 2029

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to buy 68 new metro coaches for the upcoming extension of its Red Line that will reach Gurugram as part of its Phase-4 expansion. Photo Credit:...

Titagarh-BHEL Accelerate Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Production, Target 16-Coach Rakes by 31 March 2026

Indian Railways is speeding up production of the new Vande Bharat sleeper train, a modern long-distance train with sleeping berths, and Titagarh Rail Systems is playing a significant role in...

Eastern Railway Announces Holi Special Trains, Adding 12,600 Extra Berths on Key Routes

Eastern Railway has announced special trains for Holi 2026 to help handle the increase in passengers travelling for the festival. These extra trains will make travel easier by adding more seats and...

Modi Unveils Remaining Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor RRTS Sections; Entire Network Now Operational

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the remaining sections of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. The newly opened stretches...

Pune Metro Updates: 23-km Shivajinagar–Hinjewadi Line Passes Testing as Safety Checks Lie Ahead

The testing of the 23-kilometre Shivajinagar-Hinjewadi Metro route in Pune has been completed successfully, said Member of Parliament Murlidhar Mohol. He told reporters that once final safety...

PM Modi Launches Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Services, Flags Off New Rapid Rail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He visited the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, where he flagged off the...

Delhi Renames Nine Metro Stations to Reflect Local Identity as Public Feedback Drives the Change

The State Names Authority, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has changed the names of nine metro stations in Delhi. The authority reviewed proposals to rename 21 stations. Out of these, 12 names...

Chennai Power Cut on February 22: Check Timings and Affected Areas

If you're planning your Sunday in Chennai, here's something to keep in mind. A scheduled power cut has been announced for February 22, 2026, in parts of the city due to maintenance work.The...

Bengaluru Power Cut on February 22, 2026: Full List of Affected Areas & Timings

Residents in parts of Bengaluru will face a scheduled power outage on Sunday, February 22, 2026, due to emergency maintenance work. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has...

Vande Bharat Express to Link Bengaluru and Goa, Slashing Travel Time to About 13 Hours

Indian Railways is planning a new train service to connect Bengaluru and Goa using a Vande Bharat Express train. If approved by the Railway Board, this service will shorten the travel time between...

Railways Unveils Two Special Trains Through Ludhiana to Ease Holi Travel for Migrant Workers

To manage the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced two special trains that will pass through Ludhiana. These trains are mainly meant to help the...

Pune Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro Delays Persist; Phased Launch Planned by End-April 2026

The much-awaited Maan Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor has already missed two earlier deadlines. It was initially planned to begin operations by March 31, 2026. However, the launch has been...