Shinde Proposes Phased Expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 with 5A and 5C Routes to Bhiwandi, & Ambernath
The expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 was a major topic of discussion in a recent review meeting. The metro line, which connects Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan, is currently under construction, and MP Shrikant Shinde suggested extending the corridor in phases ...
Kochi Metro Introduces Braille Station Maps and Handrail Indicators at Changampuzha Park
In an important move to make public transport more inclusive, the Changampuzha Park Metro station will soon have special navigation aids for visually impaired passengers. These include a new Braille station map and advanced handrail indicators to help them travel more ...
Chennai Metro Unveils 73.4 Lakh Sq Ft of Commercial Space Across 37 Sites to Strengthen Metro Finances
The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to develop 73.4 lakh square feet of commercial space at 37 locations along its Phase-II metro corridors. This move goes beyond building only stations and aims to earn more non-ticket revenue. By using land ...
Mohol Orders DPR for 25-km Hinjewadi–Khadakwasla Metro to ease Pune traffic and boost connectivity
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol has ordered the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new 25-km metro line connecting Hinjewadi to Khadakwasla. This step aims to reduce heavy traffic in the Hinjewadi IT hub and improve transport across Pune. ...
Patna Metro Suspends Morning Services for Holi on March 4, to Resume at 2:30 PM from Pataliputra Terminal
Metro services in Patna will remain closed on the morning of March 4 due to special arrangements for Holi. Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited announced that train services will restart at 2:30 pm from the Pataliputra Bus Terminal station. After resuming ...
NCRTC Announces Holi-Only Trains: Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro Run 5pm–10pm on March 4
On the occasion of Holi, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services will run for limited hours on March 4. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced on Monday that both services will operate only from 5 pm to 10 pm ...
Kolkata Metro Unveils Dol Jatra Schedule Change with Afternoon Start Across All Lines
The Kolkata Metro has announced that it will run fewer services on Dol Jatra, a festival celebrated in the city. This change is being made because many people are engaged in the celebrations, and metro operations will start a bit later ...
DMRC Delays Delhi Metro Start to 2:30 pm on Holi, March 4, 2026, to Celebrate Safely
In a special announcement for Holi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has said that metro train services will begin later than usual on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. As shared on its official X account, metro services will start from 2:30 ...
CRS Grants Phase-2 Chennai Metro Opening for Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani with Start-Up Restrictions
The first section of the Phase-2 metro, from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani, covering 14.6 km, is likely to open in a few days. The Commissioner of Railway Safety has given the required approval to start operations. However, services will begin with ...
Mumbai Metro Line 9: Dahisar–Kashigaon Trials Complete as Final Safety Clearance Nears
The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9, which runs between Dahisar and Mira-Bhayandar, is close to getting final approval to start operations. The project is being carried out by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Trial runs on the ...
Kolkata Metro Adopts Holi Reduced Schedule: Blue Line Will Run 60 Services from 2:30 PM On Tuesday
Metro services in Kolkata will run on a reduced schedule on Tuesday, March 3, due to Holi. According to Metro Railway, Kolkata, fewer trains will operate on all corridors compared to a normal weekday. However, the timings of the last trains ...
Bangalore Metro to Start Services Early at 5:00 am on March 1 for Karnataka State Police Run
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced that metro services will start earlier than usual on Sunday, March 1. Instead of the regular 7.00 am schedule, trains will begin running from 5.00 am to help people travel to a special ...