Chennai Metro Unveils Groundbreaking Underground Tunnel Project from Panagal Park to Boat Club
For the first time in Chennai Metro's Phase II project, an underground stretch will be built from Panagal Park to Boat Club through Nandanam, passing under the existing Phase I Nandanam station, and will be done without disturbing the regular metro ...
Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line Faces Yet Another Delay as Train Rake Shortage Pushes Opening to May 2026
The much-awaited Namma Metro Pink Line in Bengaluru has faced another delay, this time because of a shortage of train rakes. This issue is likely to push the line's opening by nearly five more months, making commuters wait even longer. The ...
Chennai Metro Rail Transforms Organ Transport: Donor Lung Delivered in Just 21 Minutes
In a remarkable achievement for Tamil Nadu's healthcare and transport sectors, the Chennai Metro Rail was used as a green corridor on Saturday, November 8, to quickly transport a donor lung from Bengaluru to Apollo Hospitals on Greams Road. The organ ...
Kolkata & Delhi Metro Unveils Groundbreaking Anti-Drag Technology to Enhance Passenger Safety by July 2024
The Metro Railway is planning to install a new anti-drag technology on all its trains to prevent passengers from being dragged by closing doors. This step comes after tragic accidents, including one at Park Street station in Kolkata in 2019, where ...
Union Minister Khattar Unveils Major Metro Expansion Plans in Gurugram to Combat Traffic Congestion
Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs, and Power Manohar Lal Khattar announced that metro services are being expanded across India to reduce traffic congestion in major cities. He stated that a separate licence for last-mile connectivity will no longer be needed, ...
Pune Metro Unveils Feeder Bus Enhancement Plan to Boost Last-Mile Connectivity for Commuters
To make metro travel easier and faster for passengers, the Pune Metro plans to hire a consultant to prepare a "feeder bus enhancement plan." The goal is to improve last-mile connectivity by ensuring better coordination between metro stations and feeder bus ...
Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line Faces Delays: Train Shortage and Manufacturing Challenges Unveiled
Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, like the recently delayed Yellow Line, is facing a slow start. The 7.5-km elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere is ready, but trial runs have not started due to a shortage of trains. Bharat Earth Movers ...
Kerala Government Approves 31 km Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail Project to Transform City Transport
The Kerala government has approved the alignment for the first phase of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail Project, marking a major step in improving the state capital's transport system. The project will be carried out by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and ...
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Expands Globally with New Delhi Metro International Limited Initiative
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to expand its reach beyond India. Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs, and Energy, Manohar Lal Khattar, announced that the central government will soon create a new body called Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL). ...
Kochi Commuters Struggle with Damaged Roads as Metro Work Causes Traffic Chaos
Commuters in Kochi are facing serious problems along the NH Bypass-Puthiya Road-Vennala-Palachuvadu-Seaport Airport Road corridor, as both Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and the road-owning agencies have failed to repair or resurface the damaged, waterlogged roads. Many people are using this ...
Kochi Metro Rail Limited Launches Comprehensive Survey for Goa's Water Taxi Network
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has started a detailed survey at 28 locations across Goa to study the possibility of setting up a mass water transport system in the state. This survey will help identify potential routes and estimate how many ...
BEML Delays Bengaluru Metro Train Prototype Delivery to December 2025 Amid Equipment Shortages
Bengaluru-based BEML, a public sector company, was supposed to deliver a prototype metro train by June 2025, but the project is running behind schedule. Officials say the delay is due to a shortage of key equipment and the lack of testing ...