In a major stride towards modernizing Mumbai’s transportation infrastructure, Siemens Limited has successfully secured a huge order from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the electrification of Mumbai Metro Line 2B. Siemens Limited was awarded this significant order as part of a consortium along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) on Thursday (July […]
Category: Railways
Bengaluru Metro Phase-II development: REC to give financial assistance of over Rs 3,000 crore
Ministry of Power’s REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, will extend financial assistance amounting to Rs 3,045 crore to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the establishment and development of metro lines under the phase-II project of Bangalore Metro. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power on Sunday (June […]
Delhi Metro tests out QR-based ticket system; set to launch it by June-end
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is currently conducting internal tests to ensure the seamless functioning and error-free generation of QR code tickets. Their objective is to address and rectify any potential issues before making the technology available to passengers. To facilitate the transition to QR code technology, DMRC recently introduced paper tickets based on […]
Karnataka: Railway conducts trial run of Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru-Dharwad
The trial run of Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru to Dharwad railway stations started early morning on Monday. The train left Bengaluru at 5:45 am today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil five new Vande Bharat Express trains simultaneously on June 27 this year. These semi-high-speed trains, manufactured in accordance with the Make in India […]
Cabinet gives nod to HUDA City Centre-Cyber City metro project in Gurugram
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved metro connectivity from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City in Gurugram with a spur line to Dwarka Expressway. Briefing the media about the cabinet decisions, Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal said the project will cost Rs 5,452 crore. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, […]
Modi govt raised Railway budget for NE, helped expedite projects: Vaishnaw
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said before 2014, the allocation for the railways for the northeast was Rs 2,000 crore but, under the Modi government, it has increased to Rs 10,200 crore, helping expedite projects in the region. Talking to reporters at the Guwahati railway station ahead of the launch of the semi-high speed […]
DMRC introduces QR-based ticketing facility for passengers – Know how to use this at metro stations
For the convenience of passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is working to make travel in the metro more seamless, easy, and time-saving. Keeping this in mind, the metro authorities have launched QR code-based paper tickets for journeys on all its corridors. The move is a step towards transparency and human intervention-free mechanism. The […]
PM Narendra Modi flags off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express train between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station. The train will cover 11 districts namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod. Vande Bharat Express is an indigenously manufactured, semi-high speed and self-propelled train set. The […]
Siemens-RVNL consortium bags orders for advanced rail electrification project for Surat Metro Phase
Siemens consortium has received orders from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) for advanced rail electrification technologies. The move will provide a step towards creating safer, greener, and smarter transport solutions for sustainable cities. Contract details:- As part of consortium, Siemens Limited along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has bagged two orders from GMRCL […]
Kolkata Metro creates history with successful India’s first underwater test run below bed of Hooghly
Kolkata Metro has achieved a major milestone after its rake run beneath the river on Wednesday. This is for the first time in the history of the country that the metro rake has completed its journey under the river. A total of two rakes – MR-612 and MR-613 has witnessed this historic event. The MR-612 […]
Namma Metro: PM Modi inaugurates Whitefield to KR Puram metro line in Bengaluru, travel time to cut by 40% for commuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 13.71-km-long Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapuram (KR Puram) Metro Line in Karnataka’s capital city Bengaluru. According to the officials, this stretch is the eastern continuation of the Purple Line, the operational East-West Corridor, which runs from Whitefield Station to Baiyappanahalli. “Built at a cost of around Rs 4,250 […]
Indian Railways to ensure swift supply of coal to power plants, here’s how
Indian Railways have decided to purchase one lakh wagons for swift transportation of coal to power plants across the country. The move will ensure the availability of coal to meet the projected demand by the power sector in the upcoming summer months. The railways have also increased their network in the coal mining areas. In […]