West Central Railway, WCR has invited applications for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of WCR at wcr.indianrailways.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up 3015 posts in the organization. The registration process begins on December 15 and will end on January 14, 2024. Read below for eligibility, selection process and […]
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SC warns Delhi over due RRTS payment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reminded the Delhi government to pay up its share for the two Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) projects within a week and told the state to not force the court to revive its earlier order and deduct the money the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s advertisement budget. The order was […]
Pay share for RRTS corridor to Alwar, Panipat in 7 days: Supreme Court to Delhi
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Delhi government to pay its share for the two corridors connecting Delhi to Alwar and Panipat under the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), warning that it could revive a previous order to deduct the money from its advertisement budget in case of default. The top court’s […]
It’s set: Metro network in Chandigarh tricity to be mostly elevated
The 114-km Metro network proposed across the tricity will mostly feature elevated tracks and stations, as per the alignment option report readied by Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES). The report, which was submitted to the UT administration on Monday, has listed three corridors as part of Phase 1, criss-crossing through Chandigarh, Mohali and […]
Noida Metro to change alignment of Metro link to Greater Noida West
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on Monday said it will change the alignment of the proposed Noida-Greater Noida West Metro route on the recommendations from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The NMRC has also roped in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare the detailed project report of this route, and asked the DMRC […]
DMRC prepares detailed project report of 11.56km Metro route to Greater Noida
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) of a new 11.56km Metro link from Botanical Garden Metro station on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line to Sector 142 station on Noida Metro’s Aqua Line, with aim to provide direct connectivity between Greater Noida and the Delhi Metro by creating a branch […]
Barauni-Lucknow Express stranded for hours after loco-pilot abandons post
LUCKNOW: Hundreds of passengers aboard the Barauni-Lucknow Express (Train Number 15203) found themselves stranded at Burhwal railway station in Barabanki on Wednesday. The reason behind the disruption was the departure of the train’s loco pilot, who left after completing his duty. This incident reportedly kept North Eastern Railway (NER) officials on their toes for several […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: 250 km pier, 100 km viaduct construction completed
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), overseeing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor project, shared an update on Thursday saying that 100 km of viaducts and 230 km of pier work was completed for the corridor. The milestone of constructing 100 km of viaducts has been achieved through launching 40-metre long ‘full span box […]
Maha-Metro explores options to ease traffic at Yerawada stretch
PUNE To ease traffic congestion in Yerawada area, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has given the option to demolish pillars, and structures of entry and exit points and relocate. Maha-Metro, however, is considering alternatives in an attempt to resolve the traffic problems. After completion of nearly 70% of the work on the entry-exit design of […]
Paid Rs415 crore for RRTS section: Delhi govt
The Delhi government on Friday said it has transferred ₹415 crore for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, four days ahead of the Supreme Court-mandated deadline of November 28. “Today, on November 24, payment of ₹415 crore has been made to NCRTC by the transport department,” a statement from Delhi transport minister Ashok Gahlot’s […]
Major trains on Mumbai-Pune route cancelled this weekend
Due to a railway mega block being held in Pune on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26, several major trains running between the two cities of Mumbai and Pune have been cancelled, causing inconvenience to passengers. As per the information shared by the railway, a special block will be held over the weekend for […]
Noida seeks state nod to prepare new DPR of Metro link to Greater Noida West
with the Union government rejecting the proposal to build a 14.9km Metro corridor between Noida and Greater Noida West, the Noida authority has sought permission from the Uttar Pradesh government to explore a new route option and prepare a fresh detailed project report, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The rejection had come […]