Manav Kedia, President of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, expressing concern over the increasing congestion and delays in train operations at Tatanagar Railway Station under South Eastern Railway. He suggested shifting the halting/departure points of some trains to the... nearby Adityapur Railway Station. Kedia highlighted the rapid modernization and renovation of railway stations under the Prime Minister's leadership, including the development of Adityapur station, which is about five kilometers from Tatanagar and has 3-4 platforms. He mentioned that due to the high volume of trains at Tatanagar, many trains are significantly delayed. Relocating some trains to Adityapur would reduce the load on Tatanagar, improve train operations, and provide relief to passengers. He cited examples of trains that could be tested at Adityapur, such as the 18119/18120 Tatanagar–Jaynagar Express, 13287/13288 South Bihar Express, and 18181/18182 Tatanagar–Thave Express. Kedia requested the Prime Minister to issue necessary directives to South Eastern Railway to seriously consider this proposal to alleviate the problem of train delays for passengers.

Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry ke President, Manav Kedia ne Prime Minister Narendra Modi aur Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ko letter likha, Tatanagar Railway Station par badhti hui gehama-gehmi aur trains ke operation mein ho rahi latelatifi par chinta vyakt karte hue. Unhone suggest kiya ki kuch trains ke prastahn... aur sthagan sthal ko nazdiki Adityapur Railway Station ko banaya jaye. Kedia ne bataya ki PM ke leadership mein railway stations ka kayakalp aur modernisation tezi se ho raha hai. Isi context mein, Tatanagar se lagbhag 5 kilometer ki duri par sthit Adityapur Railway Station ka bhi vikas kiya gaya hai aur yaha 3-4 platforms bhi ban chuke hain. Unhone kaha ki Tatanagar station par trains ki adhikta ke karan, jyadatar trains ghanton vilamb se operate ho rahi hain. Agar kuch trains ka sthagan sthal Adityapur station ko banaya jaye, toh Tatanagar par trains ka pressure kam hoga, trains ki operation vyavastha sudhregi, aur passengers ko rahat milegi. Unhone kuch trains ka example bhi diya, jinhe testing ke liye Adityapur station se operate kiya ja sakta hai, jaise 18119/18120 Tatanagar–Jaynagar Express, 13287/13288 South Bihar Express, aur 18181/18182 Tatanagar–Thave Express. Kedia ne Prime Minister se request kiya ki woh South Eastern Railway ko directions issue karein taaki is proposal par seriously vichar kiya jaye, jis se passengers ko train delays ki problem se relief mil sake.

Construction of a 65 km long third railway line from Bhagalpur to Jamalpur will cost ₹1100 crore. Land acquisition is underway for this project. Measurement work was recently conducted in the Raghopur and Nurpur areas of Nathnagar. Approximately 100 feet around the station area is likely to be acquired, potentially affecting... over a hundred houses.

Bhagalpur se Jamalpur tak 65 km ki third line ka construction bhi ₹1100 crore ki cost se hona hai. Iske liye bhi land acquisition ki karwai jari hai. Nathnagar Anchal ke Raghopur aur Nurpur ilaqe mein mapi ka karya recently karaya gaya. Station ke aas-paas kareeb 100 feet door tak acquisition... ki sambhavna hai, jismein sau se zyada ghar affected ho sakte hain.

Indian Railways has implemented a significant change in its Tatkal ticket reservation system. Now, to book a Tatkal ticket from the reservation counter, an OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the passenger's mobile number. The ticket will only be issued after the passenger provides the OTP. This system has been... initially implemented on the Shatabdi Express from Rani Kamalapati to Delhi, making it the first train in the country to adopt OTP-based reservation. This new system limits the booking to one Tatkal ticket per mobile number, ensuring passenger identity and promoting transparency in the ticketing process, thereby reducing fraudulent activities. The Shatabdi Express has 450 seats (30% of its total 1500 seats) allocated for OTP-based Tatkal quota. Approximately 550-600 Tatkal tickets are issued daily from Rani Kamalapati and Bhopal stations, where about 130 trains operate. If the trial is successful, the OTP system will be extended to other trains. This initiative aims to curb the dominance of agents in Tatkal ticket booking by limiting their online booking hours and improving accessibility for general passengers. The implementation of OTP-based reservation will increase transparency, curb illegal ticket sales, and make it easier for regular passengers to obtain Tatkal tickets, according to Naval Agarwal, PRO, Bhopal Division.

Indian Railways ne Tatkal ticket reservation system mein bade badlav shuru kiya hai. Ab, reservation counter se bhi Tatkal ticket banwane ke liye, passenger ke mobile number par OTP bheja jayega. Ye OTP batane ke baad hi Tatkal ticket jari hoga. Iski prayogic shuruaat Rani Kamalapati se Delhi jaane wali Shatabdi... Express se ho gayi hai. Ye train desh ki pehli train ban gayi hai jisme OTP-based reservation shuru kiya gaya hai. Is naye system se ek mobile number se sirf ek hi Tatkal ticket book ho payega, passenger ki asli pehchan confirm hogi aur ticketing process mein transparency badhegi, jisse fraud kam hoga. Shatabdi Express ki 1500 seats mein se 450 seats (30%) OTP-based Tatkal quota mein hain. Rani Kamalapati aur Bhopal station se daily 550-600 Tatkal tickets bante hain, jahan lagbhag 130 trains operate karti hain. Agar trial successful raha, toh OTP system dusri trains mein bhi extend kiya jayega. Is initiative ka aim hai agents ke dominance ko Tatkal ticket booking mein kam karna, unke online booking hours ko limit karke aur general passengers ke liye accessibility improve karke. OTP-based reservation ki wajah se transparency badhegi, illegal ticket sales rukegi aur aam passengers ke liye Tatkal tickets prapt karna aasan ho jayega, according to Naval Agarwal, PRO, Bhopal Division.

A woman passenger on the Kashi Tamil Superfast Express (16368), traveling from Chheoki railway station to Chennai, had her gold chain stolen. The incident was reported by T. Kanagaraj, a resident of Chennai, at the Prayagraj GRP police station. He stated that the chain was snatched from his wife's neck while... they were on the train after it left Chheoki station. The thief then jumped off the moving train and escaped. The complaint was initially filed in Chennai and was later transferred to the Prayagraj GRP police station.

Chheoki Railway Station se Chennai ja rahi Kashi Tamil Superfast Express (16368) mein ek woman passenger ki kisi ne chain uda di. Chennai resident T. Kanagaraj ne Prayagraj GRP thane mein report file karayi. Police ko bataya ki Chheoki station se train mein safar ke doran, shatir chor ne unki wife... ke gale se chain chheen li aur chalti train se jump karke bhag gaya. Chennai pahunchne ke baad wahan complaint file ki gayi. Case Prayagraj GRP thane mein transfer kar diya gaya.

Residents of Mainpuri are requesting improved railway services, despite good services in neighboring districts like Farrukhabad, Etawah, and Firozabad. Local business owners and residents have petitioned the Tourism Minister and MP Dimple Yadav for direct train connections from Mainpuri to cities like Lucknow, Delhi, and Agra. Currently, Mainpuri has limited services... including the weekly Anand Vihar Express (via Shikohabad) and the daily Kalindi Express on the Farrukhabad-Shikohabad route. A passenger train on the Etawah-Mainpuri line exists but has scheduling issues. The petition emphasizes the need for regular trains to Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Delhi to boost local development and business. Key figures like Dr. Sumant Gupta (National President of Vaishya Ekta Parishad), Dr. Rakesh Gupta (NIMA President), and businessmen Anil Agarwal, Sunil Agarwal, Dr. AK Johari, and Dr. AK Pathak are advocating for the improved rail connectivity to facilitate rapid development.

Mainpuri ke log behtar rail services ki maang kar rahe hain, jabki padosi jile jaise Farrukhabad, Etawah, aur Firozabad mein achhi sevaein hain. Sthaniya vyapari aur residents ne Tourism Minister aur MP Dimple Yadav ko aavedan diya hai ki Mainpuri se Lucknow, Delhi, aur Agra ke liye seedhi trains chalai jaayein.... Abhi Mainpuri mein kam services hain, jaise ki weekly Anand Vihar Express (via Shikohabad) aur daily Kalindi Express jo Farrukhabad-Shikohabad route par chalti hai. Etawah-Mainpuri line par ek passenger train bhi hai, lekin time table sahi nahi hone ki wajah se logon ko faayda nahi mil pa raha hai. Maang hai ki Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, aur Delhi ke liye regular trains chalaayi jaayein taaki sthaniya vikas aur business ko badhava mile. Dr. Sumant Gupta (Vaishya Ekta Parishad ke National President), Dr. Rakesh Gupta (NIMA President), aur Anil Agarwal, Sunil Agarwal, Dr. AK Johari, aur Dr. AK Pathak jaise pramukh vyaktiyon ne railway connectivity ko behtar banane ki vakaalat ki hai, jisse tezi se vikas ho sake.

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) has been awarded the General Consultant (GC) contract for the Gurugram Metro expansion project in Gurugram, India. The project, a collaborative effort involving DB E&C, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), and Hill International, Inc., will construct a 28.50 km fully automated metro corridor. This includes... a 26.65 km main line from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, and a 1.85 km spur line connecting Basai Village station to Sector 101 (Dwarka Expressway). The project will utilize GOA-4 (Grade of Automation 4) technology. The expansion aims to improve connectivity, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and integrate with existing public transport networks, aligning with Haryana's mobility strategy and DB E&C's commitment to sustainable urban solutions.

Gurugram, India mein, DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) ne Gurugram Metro expansion project ke liye General Consultant (GC) contract sign kiya hai. Yeh project, jismein DB E&C, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), aur Hill International, Inc. shaamil hain, ek 28.50 km fully automated metro corridor banayega. Isme 26.65 km ka... main corridor Millennium City Centre se Cyber City tak aur 1.85 km ka spur line Basai Village station ko Sector 101 (Dwarka Expressway) se connect karega. Project GOA-4 (Grade of Automation 4) technology use karega. Is expansion ka aim connectivity improve karna, private vehicles par dependance kam karna, aur existing public transport networks ke saath integrate karna hai, jo Haryana ki mobility strategy aur DB E&C ke sustainable urban solutions ke commitment ke saath align karta hai.

The Kolkata Metro authorities have increased the number of Orange Line metro services to benefit daily commuters. From Monday to Friday, a total of 62 services (up and down combined) will operate, with adjustments to the first and last metro timings. This change aims to ease the rush during morning office... hours and extend the availability of late-night services. The increase in metro frequency comes in response to heavy passenger loads during school, college, and office commutes. From Monday to Friday, there will be 31 up and 31 down trains. The first metro from Kavi Subhash will depart at 7:40 AM, earlier than the previous 8:00 AM. The first metro from Beleghata to Kavi Subhash will also start at 7:40 AM, while the 8:10 AM service will commence from Beleghata. The last metro from Kavi Subhash to Beleghata will be at 8:20 PM, and the last metro from Beleghata to Kavi Subhash will be at 8:45 PM. A Communication Based Train Control System is also being implemented on the Orange Line to reduce train intervals. These changes began on Monday.

Kolkata Metro authorities ne Orange Line mein metro services ki sankhya badha di hai, daily commuters ko benefit dene ke liye. Monday se Friday tak, total 62 services (up aur down milake) chalengi, aur pehle aur aakhri metro ke timings mein bhi changes kiye gaye hain. Yeh changes morning office hours... mein rush ko kam karne aur late-night services ki availability ko badhane ke liye kiye gaye hain. Metro frequency mein yeh increase school, college, aur office commute ke dauran heavy passenger loads ko respond karne ke liye hai. Monday se Friday tak, 31 up aur 31 down trains hongi. Pehla metro Kavi Subhash se 7:40 AM par chalega, jo pehle 8:00 AM tha. Pehla metro Beleghata se Kavi Subhash ke liye bhi 7:40 AM par shuru hoga, jabki 8:10 AM ki service Beleghata se shuru hogi. Aakhri metro Kavi Subhash se Beleghata ke liye raat 8:20 PM par hogi, aur aakhri metro Beleghata se Kavi Subhash ke liye raat 8:45 PM par hogi. Ek Communication Based Train Control System bhi Orange Line par implement kiya ja raha hai, jisse train intervals kam honge. Yeh changes Monday se shuru hue.

Metro services on Kolkata's Blue Line were disrupted on Tuesday (November 25) after a passenger attempted suicide at Dumdum station. The incident happened at 11:31 AM,...

Kolkata Metro Services Hit: Passenger's Suicide Attempt Causes 40-Min Delay - Third Case in Six Days

Kolkata Metro services experienced disruptions on Tuesday due to a suicide attempt on the tracks, marking the third such incident within a week. The incident, which occurred at 11:31 AM, involved a passenger jumping in front of an approaching train on the Blue Line, impacting services between Dakshineswar and Sobhabazar stations... for approximately 40 minutes. Normal services resumed at 12:11 PM. This incident followed two prior suicide attempts: one on Saturday at Mahatma Gandhi Road station, disrupting services from Belgachia to Park Street, and another on Thursday at Netaji station at 3:10 PM, causing a 55-minute service interruption. Both individuals involved in the suicide attempts, including the one on Tuesday, died from their injuries.

Kolkata Metro ki services Tuesday ko disrupt ho gayi ek suicide attempt ke wajah se, jo ki ek week mein teesri incident thi. Yeh ghatna, jo 11:31 AM pe hui, ek passenger ne train ke aage jump kiya tha Blue Line pe, jisse Dakshineswar aur Sobhabazar stations ke beech services lagbhag... 40 minutes ke liye affect hui. Normal services 12:11 PM pe restore hui. Is incident se pehle do aur suicide attempts hue the: ek Saturday ko Mahatma Gandhi Road station pe, jisse Belgachia se Park Street tak services disrupt hui, aur doosra Thursday ko Netaji station pe 3:10 PM pe, jisse 55-minute ka service interruption hua. Dono suicide attempts mein shaamil individuals, Tuesday wale ko mila ke, injuries se mar gaye.

At Swargate station, the manual ticket counters experienced long queues due to a server outage since the morning, forcing commuters to use metro cards if available. A lack of change further aggravated the situation as ticket operators ran out of cash, struggling to provide change for large denomination notes. ... Commuters sought change from food stalls and resorted to online transactions to purchase tickets. Delays were reported, causing commuters to be late for work. Metro officials were working to resolve the technical issues, apologizing for the inconvenience. UPI payment options on both WhatsApp and the Pune Metro app were experiencing issues and were unreliable.

Swaragate station par, manual ticket counters pe queue daily se badi thi, kyunki server morning se down tha. Commuters ko metro card use karne ke liye kaha gaya. Change ki kami ne bhi problem badha di, kyunki ticket operators ke paas cash khatam ho raha tha, badi denomination ke notes ke... change dene mein mushkil aa rahi thi. Commuters ne food stalls se change manga aur tickets kharidne ke liye online transactions kiye. Delay ki reports aayi, jiske karan commuters office ke liye late hue. Metro officials technical problems ko solve karne ki koshish kar rahe the, aur inconvenience ke liye sorry bola. WhatsApp aur Pune Metro app dono par UPI payment options mein problems aa rahi thi aur unreliable the.

On Monday, Line 3 (Aqua Line) of the Mumbai Metro experienced a 10-minute service disruption due to a technical issue with a train at Siddhivinayak station. The issue was resolved, but trains are currently running with a delay of 5-10 minutes. MMRCL teams are monitoring operations for full normalization. Earlier in... the first week of October, a train on the same line broke down near Santacruz station due to a technical snag, leading to passenger evacuation and concerns about the project's readiness.

Mumbai Metro Line 3, jisko Aqua Line bhi kehte hain, ki services mein Monday ko ek chhota interruption hua. Siddhivinayak station par ek train mein technical issue aa gaya, jiski wajah se 10 minutes tak services halt rahi. Issue solve ho gaya hai, lekin abhi trains 5-10 minutes delay se chal... rahi hain. MMRCL ki teams operations ko closely monitor kar rahi hain. October ke first week mein, Santacruz station ke paas bhi ek train mein technical snag ki wajah se breakdown hua tha, jiske karan passengers ko evacuate karna pada aur project ki preparedness par concerns uthe.

Navi UPI users can now purchase QR tickets for metro travel through the ONDC network. This functionality is currently available in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The service will be expanded to Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi soon. Users can plan routes and buy single or return QR tickets and pay instantly within... the Navi UPI app. This feature aims to facilitate paperless ticketing and improve the efficiency of metro travel.

Navi UPI ab ONDC network ka hissa hai. Bengaluru Metro users Navi UPI app se direct QR tickets khareed sakte hain. Yeh feature already Delhi aur Mumbai mein available hai. Yeh jaldi hi Chennai, Hyderabad, aur Kochi mein launch hoga. Commuters routes plan kar sakte hain. Woh single ya return QR... tickets khareed sakte hain. Woh instant payments bhi usi app par kar sakte hain. Yeh update BMRCL ko paperless ticketing ki taraf badhne mein madad karta hai. Isse Metro travel aasan aur tez hota hai.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has awarded Becquerel Industries Private Limited the lowest bid for two contracts related to geotechnical investigation works for the elevated sections of Bangalore Metro Phase 3A. Contract 1 involves geotechnical investigation from Sarjapura Station to Carmelaram Station (Chainage 0.496 km to 10.356 km), including the depot,... with a contract value of ₹1.60 crore and a duration of 150 days. Contract 2 involves investigation from Carmelaram Station to Null Point near Koramangala 3rd Block Station (Chainage 10.356 km to 19.578 km), with a contract value of ₹1.26 crore and a duration of 150 days. Bangalore Metro Phase 3A, connecting Sarjapur and Hebbal, is a 36.6 km project with 28 stations, estimated to cost ₹28,400 crore and is targeted for completion by 2036. The elevated section is approximately 22.14 km and underground section is 14.45 km.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) ne Becquerel Industries Private Limited ko lowest bidder declare kiya hai do contracts ke liye, jo geotechnical investigation works se related hain Bangalore Metro Phase 3A ke elevated sections ke liye. Contract 1 mein geotechnical investigation shamil hai Sarjapura Station se Carmelaram Station (Chainage 0.496 km... se 10.356 km) tak, depot sahit, ₹1.60 crore ke contract value aur 150 days ke duration ke saath. Contract 2 mein investigation shamil hai Carmelaram Station se Null Point near Koramangala 3rd Block Station (Chainage 10.356 km se 19.578 km) tak, ₹1.26 crore ke contract value aur 150 days ke duration ke saath. Bangalore Metro Phase 3A, jo Sarjapur aur Hebbal ko connect karta hai, ek 36.6 km ka project hai jismein 28 stations hain, aur iski estimated cost ₹28,400 crore hai, aur ise 2036 tak complete karne ka target hai. Elevated section lagbhag 22.14 km aur underground section 14.45 km ka hai.

Passengers using the Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) shuttle service, specifically from Pallavaram bus stop to the Airport Metro station, are facing issues. While the service is convenient for many, complaints include inadequate organization and crowded vehicles. Operated by CMRL since February, the shuttle service connecting Pallavaram to the Chennai Airport Metro... station (Trisulam) faces issues regarding waiting times, lack of organized queues, and alternate routes. The shared autos operate from Pallavaram multi-level parking to the station, serving passengers from areas like Tambaram, Selaiyur, Chitlapakkam, Pammal, and Pozhichalur. The challenges include overcrowded vehicles during peak hours, particularly in the evening when returning from Trisulam, and a lack of organized boarding at Trisulam Metro station. Passengers, especially women, have voiced concerns about uncomfortable seating. Passengers also note that the shuttle takes an alternate route through Pallavaram market road instead of directly to GST Road, which adds travel time. CMRL officials stated that the alternate route was introduced due to the narrow entrance of GST Road at the parking area and was recommended by highway officials. CMRL plans to increase the number of shuttle autos from four to six but is not considering maxi-cabs. Current autos are around three meters long, providing maneuverability on narrow roads.

Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) ki shuttle service, specifically Pallavaram bus stop se Airport Metro station tak, passengers bohot problems face kar rahe hai. Ye service kaafi logo ke liye faydemand hai, lekin complaints hain ki organization proper nahi hai aur vehicles overcrowded hote hain. CMRL February se operate kar raha hai,... Pallavaram se Chennai Airport Metro station (Trisulam) tak shuttle service mein waiting time, queues ka lack, aur alternate routes ki problems hai. Shared autos Pallavaram multi-level parking se station tak operate karte hain, jo Tambaram, Selaiyur, Chitlapakkam, Pammal, aur Pozhichalur jaise areas se aane wale passengers ko serve karte hain. Challenges mein peak hours mein overcrowded vehicles, especially Trisulam se return aate waqt, aur Trisulam Metro station par organized boarding ka lack shaamil hai. Passengers, khas kar women, uncomfortable seating ki shikayat karte hain. Passengers ye bhi note karte hain ki shuttle GST Road ki jagah Pallavaram market road se alternate route leta hai, jis se travel time badh jata hai. CMRL officials ne bataya ki alternate route GST Road ke parking area ke narrow entrance ki wajah se introduce kiya gaya tha, aur highway officials ne recommend kiya tha. CMRL ka plan hai ki shuttle autos ki number char se che tak badhaye jayenge lekin maxi-cabs consider nahi kiye ja rahe hain. Current autos lagbhag teen meters lambe hain, jo narrow roads par maneuverability provide karte hain.

Preparations for the next phase of the Kochi Metro have started with survey teams conducting land marking and soil investigations along the planned Aluva–Angamaly corridor, passing through Kochi International Airport. This is the initial physical step towards the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase III. Consultants from Systra MVA Consulting India... Pvt Ltd have begun soil testing and topographic surveys. The temporary markings on government land will be removed after the preliminary assessment. Systra MVA was contracted for the DPR at a cost of Rs 1.3 crore, with the report expected in six months. The project has received in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for financial support. A part of the route is expected to be underground, but the details (length, stations, route) will be finalized after the DPR. KMRL Managing Director, Loknath Behera, plans to consult residents and stakeholders to align the project with local needs.

Kochi Metro ke next phase ki taiyari shuru ho gayi hai, survey teams Aluva–Angamaly corridor, jo Kochi International Airport se guzrega, par land marking aur soil investigation kar rahe hain. Yeh Phase III ke Detailed Project Report (DPR) ke liye pehla physical step hai. Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd ke... consultants ne soil testing aur topographic surveys shuru kar diye hain. Sarkar ki zameen par lage temporary markings, preliminary assessment ke baad hata diye jayenge. Systra MVA ko DPR ka contract Rs 1.3 crore mein mila hai, aur report six months mein aane ki ummeed hai. Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs se financial support ki in-principle approval mil chuki hai. Route ka ek hissa underground hone ki ummeed hai, lekin details (length, stations, route) DPR ke baad finalize honge. KMRL ke Managing Director, Loknath Behera, local needs ke saath project ko align karne ke liye residents aur stakeholders se consult karne ki yojana bana rahe hain.