MMRDA Awards ₹2,481 Crore Contract to TRSL for 132 Driverless Metro Coaches in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has given a ₹2,481 crore contract to Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) to design, manufacture, supply, and install 132 metro coaches for the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 5 project. Mumbai Metro Line 5 will ...
Maha Metro Survey Reveals 30% of Pune Commuters Rely on Feeder Services for Last-Mile Connectivity
A recent survey by Maha Metro found that nearly 30% of metro commuters in Pune use feeder services like PMPML buses and autorickshaws to reach or leave metro stations. However, regular passengers feel that these services could become much more popular ...
Metro Network Surges in Popularity During Diwali with 1.5 Lakh Passengers Daily in Nagpur
During October, as Nagpur celebrated Diwali, the city's Metro network became a top choice for shoppers heading to busy market areas. The Sitabuldi Metro Station recorded nearly 1.5 lakh passengers between 4 pm and 10 pm throughout the month, while Chitar ...
Supreme Court Criticises Maharashtra Government's Failed Afforestation Efforts for Mumbai Metro Projects
The Supreme Court of India (SC) has strongly criticised the Maharashtra Government for its poor work in planting trees to offset those cut for metro projects in Mumbai. The project in question involves the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) and ...
Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority Approves Mumbai Metro Lines 4 and 4A Connection
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has approved the plan to connect Metro Lines 4 and 4A to the metro car shed at Mogharpada. The authority has recommended building 20 piers in a small creek to support an elevated approach ...
Mumbai Metro Line 12 Unveils Rapid Progress: A Game-Changer for Urban Transport in India
Mumbai's Metro Line 12 is emerging as a model for fast metro construction in India. In just a year since its Bhoomi Pujan, several pillars along the route have already been completed, and work on the depot site is progressing rapidly. ...
Pune Metro Unveils Phase 2 Plans: Key Studies Underway for Environmental Impact and Construction
Pune Metro is preparing to work on Phase 2 of its project and expects approval from the Union government soon. To avoid delays later, it has begun key studies, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and resettlement ...
Mumbai Metro Line-3 Unveils Free WiFi and WhatsApp Ticketing for Enhanced Commuter Experience
Mumbai Metro Line-3, the Aqua Line, has started offering free WiFi at all its stations. This decision was made soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the underground metro route earlier this month. In the first few days of service, many ...
MMRDA Cancels ₹300 Crore Bollywood-Themed Metro 2B Project After Public Outcry in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has cancelled its planned Bollywood-themed beautification Metro 2B project, which was to be developed between Bandra and Juhu, at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore. The decision was taken after strong public opposition and ...
Mumbai's Metro Line 2B Progresses: Trial Runs Begin Ahead of December Opening
Work on Mumbai's Metro Line 2, the Yellow Line, is progressing steadily, according to officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This line will connect the eastern and western suburbs of the city and is divided into two parts, ...
Pune Metro Passengers Demand Resumption of Feeder Buses Amid Rising Commuter Needs
Many Metro passengers are unhappy because the feeder buses that used to connect nearby areas to the stations have stopped running. Although they started last year, these buses have not been running for the past weeks. As a result, commuters are ...
Prime Minister Modi Unveils Mumbai's First Fully Underground Metro Line on 8 October
Mumbai's first fully underground metro line will soon be open for the public, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the final 10.99-km stretch between Acharya Atre Chowk and Cuffe Parade on Wednesday, 8 October, during his two-day visit to the city. ...