Bangalore's Namma Metro Delays Phase 3 Construction to June 2026 Amid Environmental Concerns and Tree Loss
Namma Metro has shifted the Phase 3 construction plan to June 2026, instead of the earlier plan of January, as the pre-construction work, including land acquisition, utility shifting, and land clearance, is delaying the process. During the final environmental stakeholder meetings, ...
Haryana's Pachgaon Metro Project: 28 Stations Planned to Enhance Connectivity and Ease Traffic
According to the officials, the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed 35.2 km metro line from Sector 56 to Pachgaon will be sent to the Haryana government for approval within a week. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) is ...
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Unveils Phase 2B of Metro Line 3, Awaiting CMRS Approval for Launch
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) is preparing to open Phase 2B of Metro Line 3, which will run underground from Worli to Cuffe Parade. However, operations can only begin after the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) approval is ...
Gurugram Metro Rail Limited Takes Over Operations of Rapid Metro from DMRC Amid Transition Plans
Since Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) is the special purpose company of Haryana Mass Rapid Transportation Corporation, it will take over the operation and maintenance of Gurugram's Rapid Metro from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Although the process has started, ...
Kolkata Metro Faces Overcrowding Challenges as Ridership Hits 8.07 Lakh Before Durga Puja
The opening of new routes and the merging of sections in the Kolkata Metro have transformed the entire daily travel scenario for Kolkata residents. The sudden increase in ridership has also led to several operational challenges for the Metro authorities, and ...
Bangalore's Yellow Metro Line Launch Sparks Overcrowding Crisis on Purple and Green Lines
The opening of the Yellow Line a month ago has boosted overall ridership on Namma Metro, leading to heavy crowding on the Purple and Green Metro lines during peak hours, irrespective of 55 trains serving passengers and making 348 trips daily ...
Delhi Metro Unveils QR Ticket Booking via ixigo App, Offering 100% Cashback for New Users
Delhi Metro commuters can now book QR-based tickets directly through the ixigo Trains app, forming a new partnership between the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), and ixigo. With this integration, passengers can pay through ...
Delhi High Court Urges Telecom Upgrade for Airport Metro Line as Indus Towers Takes Over
The Delhi High Court has emphasized that upgrading telecom infrastructure is crucial for the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line, which connects the IGI Airport with New Delhi Railway Station and serves as a vital link for passengers. Justice Sachin Datta noted ...
Mumbai's Upcoming Water Metro: 250 km Network with 29 Terminals Set to Transform Urban Transport
The Kochi Water Metro, launched in 2023, became India's first water-based public transport system linked to a metro rail network. Now, the Maharashtra government has asked Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for Mumbai's upcoming ...
Kolkata Metro Unveils Major Service Changes: 32 Blue Line Services Terminated Amid Technical Glitches
There will be a sudden change in Kolkata's metro services due to ongoing technical glitches. Kolkata's Metro Railway has decided to terminate 32 out of 272 Blue Line services at Tollygunge (Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station) instead of running them up to ...
Maharashtra Government Unveils ₹23,487 Crore Mumbai Metro Line 11 to Ease Traffic in City
The Maharashtra government has approved the construction of Mumbai Metro Line 11 (Green Line) and assigned the project to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL). The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will contribute ₹2,411 crore, and the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) ...
Namma Metro Unveils Annual 5% Fare Increase Starting February 2026 Amidst Rising Costs
There will be a yearly 5% increase in Namma Metro's fares from February 2026, as per the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC). This comes after the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) already hiked fares by as much as ...