Chennai Metro's TBM Pelican Completes Major Tunnelling Milestone at Kodambakkam Ramp
The Chennai Metro Rail Project made major progress when the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named "Pelican," operated by ITD Cementation, completed its tunnel work at the Kodambakkam Ramp near Meenakshi College on October 15, 2025. This marks the end of tunnelling ...
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 ...
BMRCL Stands Firm on Bangalore's Namma Metro Fare Hike Despite Public Outcry and Confusion
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is unlikely to roll back the revised Namma Metro fares introduced on February 9, despite concerns being raised about the decision-making process behind the hike. Citizens and Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya have pointed ...
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 ...
Kolkata Metro's Blue Line Faces Disruption After Track Crack Found Near MG Road Station
Metro services on Kolkata's Blue Line were partially affected on Wednesday afternoon after a crack was found on the track near MG Road station. The issue was reported around 12:45 pm, leading to a temporary shutdown of services between Maidan and ...
Haryana Government Weighs Costly Shift to Underground Metro for Gurgaon Sector 9 to Cyber City Stretch
The Haryana government is still deciding whether to change the design of the Sector 9 to Cyber City stretch of Gurgaon's Metro Phase-2 from an elevated track to an underground one. However, this change could make the project almost twice as ...
Gurugram Commuters Face Severe Traffic Jams Amid Ongoing Metro Construction Trials
Commuters in Gurugram are facing heavy traffic jams due to the ongoing traffic trial for metro construction between Millennium City Centre and Kanhai T-point. The congestion has worsened, and vehicle queues now stretch all the way to the underpass near the ...
Mumbai Residents Demand Action: Traffic Chaos Persists on Maharshi Karve Road Post-Metro Construction
Residents living along Maharshi Karve Road, many of whom are members of the Oval-Cooperage Residents Association (OCRA), have written a complaint to the traffic police about increasing traffic problems on the stretch between Eros Theatre and Woodhouse Gymkhana. Photo Credit: AI ...
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 ...
Chennai Metro Rail Appoints Third Contractor to Accelerate Track Laying Between Porur and Power House
Chennai Metro Rail is working on the Phase II project by appointing a third contractor to complete track laying between Porur and Power House. Earlier, the viaduct and tracks between Poonamallee and Porur were completed, allowing trial runs to begin. However, ...
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 ...