The detailed project report of 36km Metro line from Greater Noida to New Delhi, being readied by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), has been delayed as the Delhi Metro has sought more time to complete survey work. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) on Wednesday said the DPR is now expected to be […]
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Faster inter-line transit on Delhi Metro phase 4 network
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is looking to cut down the transit time spent in changing Metro lines in the upcoming Phase IV section by designing 11 interchange stations within 200 metres or less of each other, according to officials aware of the matter. Officials said that this would also bring down the need […]
Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to start from April 13 with stops in Jaipur, Alwar and Gurugram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday flagged off Rajasthan’s first and the country’s 15th Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing. Addressing the launch event, Modi said the Vande Bharat Express enriches the spirit of ‘India First, Always First’. “It has become synonymous with development, modernity, self-reliance and stability. The Vande Bharat Express will immensely […]
PM Modi to launch Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat train today
In another move towards semi-high-speed railway connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train, via video conferencing on Wednesday. The inaugural Vande Bharat Express in Rajasthan will ply between Jaipur and Delhi Cantt railway stations. The regular service of this Vande Bharat Express will start on April 13. It […]
Ludhiana railway station’s main entry, exit gates to be closed for redevelopment work
Passengers will need to brace for increased congestion at the railway station as the main entrance and exits will be closed for both passengers and vehicular traffic from the first week of May for the redevelopment project. Meanwhile, to keep the railway services running, authorities have created two alternative gates which will be made functional. […]
Indian Railways’ relief to passengers during summers. Check details
Indian Railways on Tuesday approved 217 special trains to make 4, 010 trips to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for the passengers during this summer season, a statement released by the Ministry of Railways said. The statement said that the ‘Special Trains’ will be connecting major destinations across India on railway routes. The statement added, […]
New Vande Bharat train on Bengaluru-Hyderabad route in talks: Report
In good news for frequent travellers between Bengaluru and Hyderabad, a new Vande Bharat train is likely to be allotted between the two cities, known for their IT sectors. The semi-high-speed train will run between Bengaluru and Secunderabad, prime minister Narendra Modi told Telangana state BJP leaders during his visit last week, Times Now reported. […]
Vande Bharat trains now operational on 13 routes in India. See full list
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated 12th Vande Bharat Express train to the nation. The inauguration ceremony was held in Telangana’s Secunderabad where he flagged off the semi-high speed train which will operate between Tiurpati and Secunderabad. PM Modi also boarded the train at the railway station and interacted with school children. Later in […]
21-km long tunnel to be dug between BKC, Thane for bullet train
Mumbai: A 21-km long tunnel will soon be dug between Bandra Kurla Complex and Shilphata station in Thane on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route. It will run undersea for seven kilometers — which will make it the longest undersea tunnel in India. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Friday awarded the ₹6,300 […]
Delhi Metro train times to be extended amid IPL
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend its train timings by 30-60 minutes on six dates that the Capital will host Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket matches at night, officials aware of the decision said on Monday. The train timings will be extended on all Metro lines, barring the Airport Express Line, […]
Gurugram metro showing significant revenue growth: CS
The 28.5km long metro project between HUDA city centre to cyber city in Gurugram has been included in PM Gati Shakti projects and is now at the advanced stage of final approval from the Union government, chief secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said. Reviewing the performance of mass rapid transport in Gurugram and progress of ongoing metro […]
Haryana achieves 100% electrification of rail network
Indian Railways has completed 100% electrification of the existing broad gauge rail network of 1,701 km in Haryana, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The minister shared the information on Twitter in a video featuring the Kumbhawas Mundhalia Dabri railway station from the New Delhi-Jaipur rail section, showing an old steam engine propelled […]