IIT Kanpur will develop a security system to protect the Delhi Metro from cyberattacks and cybercriminals. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the C3i Hub of IIT Kanpur and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for this purpose. The collaboration aims to provide cybersecurity to the Delhi Metro... and conduct research and innovation on critical infrastructure systems. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, and Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC, by Dr. Tanima Hajra, CEO of the C3i Hub. DMRC officials were briefed on the research and innovation being conducted at the C3i Hub. Several startups are currently developing tools and technologies for cybersecurity, with a special focus on critical infrastructure. The C3i Hub team also provides cybersecurity to various institutions, including ports. According to Prof. Manindra Agrawal, the hub's scientists and startups will address the challenges faced by the metro through technology. Considering the growing threat of cyber warfare, institutions with critical infrastructure are preparing security measures. Under the agreement, scientists, engineers, and officials from both institutions will collaborate on joint research, capacity building, and technology development. Dr. Raas Dwivedi, CTO of C3i Hub, Dr. Anand Handa, CSO, and senior officials from DMRC were present at the event.

IIT Kanpur, Delhi Metro ke liye ek security 'kavach' banayega, jisse cyber hackers ya criminals Delhi Metro ko nuksan na pahuncha sakein. Iske liye IIT Kanpur ke C3I Hub aur Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) ne MoU sign kiya hai. Is agreement ke tahat, Delhi Metro ko cyber suraksha di jayegi,... aur dono sansthan milkar critical infrastructure systems par research aur innovation karenge. MoU ko IIT Kanpur ke Director, Prof. Manindra Agrawal aur DMRC ke Managing Director, Dr. Vikas Kumar ki presence mein, C3I Hub ki CEO, Dr. Tanima Hajra ne sign kiya. DMRC ke officers ne C3I Hub mein ho rahe research aur innovation ki jaankari li. Kai startups cyber suraksha ke liye tools aur techniques develop kar rahe hain, jismein critical infrastructure par vishesh dhyan diya ja raha hai. C3I Hub ki team port jaise institutions ko bhi cyber suraksha pradaan kar rahi hai. Prof. Manindra Agrawal ke anusar, hub ke scientists aur startups metro ki challenges ka technology ke through solution denge. Cyber yuddh ke badhte khatre ko dekhte hue, critical infrastructure wale institutions security ki tayyari kar rahe hain. Is agreement ke tahat dono sansthano ke scientists, engineers aur officials joint research, capacity building aur technology development mein kaam karenge. Is mauke par C3I Hub ke CTO Dr. Raas Dwivedi, CSO Dr. Anand Handa, aur DMRC ke senior officers bhi maujood the.

The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) is developing an alternative traffic route near Millennium City Centre in Gurgaon as they prepare for the main construction phase of a new metro station under Phase 1 of the Gurgaon Metro project. This diversion is intended to maintain traffic flow and ensure safety during... the construction. The Millennium City Centre junction, known for heavy traffic from Golf Course Road, Signature Tower, and Subhash Chowk, requires this planning, as the new station and pillars will be near the flyover close to Fortis Hospital. A detailed traffic management plan, created in collaboration with traffic police and civic agencies, will be implemented before construction starts. Currently, the area under the flyover is used by autos and rickshaws, and this access will be temporarily closed. GMRL is working with GMDA and HSVP to potentially open a nearby road to mitigate the impact. Test pile work is currently ongoing, and construction of working piles is scheduled to begin by November. Phase 1 involves a 15.3km elevated corridor with 14 stations and a 1.8km spur to the Dwarka Expressway, including a ramp to the Sector 33 depot. Construction is on schedule.

Gurgaon mein, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) Millennium City Centre ke paas ek alternative traffic route plan kar raha hai. Yeh Phase 1 ke Gurgaon Metro project ke metro station ke main construction work shuru hone se pehle kiya ja raha hai. Officials ne bataya ki yeh diversion traffic smooth rakhne... aur commuters ki safety ke liye zaroori hai construction phase ke dauran. Millennium City Centre junction, Golf Course Road, Signature Tower aur Subhash Chowk se aane wale heavy traffic ko handle karta hai. Fortis Hospital ke paas flyover ke nazdeek metro station aur pillars banane ka plan hai, isliye yeh diversion congestion ko rokega. Traffic management plan traffic police aur civic agencies ke saath milkar banaya ja raha hai, aur construction shuru hone se pehle implement kiya jayega. Filhaal, autos aur rickshaws flyover ke neeche park hote hain, aur construction shuru hone par yeh movement temporary close kar diya jayega. GMRL GMDA aur HSVP ke saath coordinate kar raha hai taaki nearby road ko temporary traffic movement ke liye open kiya ja sake. Test pile work abhi chal raha hai, aur working piles ka construction November tak shuru hone ki sambhavna hai. Phase 1 mein 15.3km ka elevated corridor hoga jismein 14 stations aur Dwarka Expressway tak 1.8km ka spur hoga, saath hi Sector 33 depot tak ek ramp bhi hoga. Construction plan ke anusaar chal raha hai.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mappls MapmyIndia to integrate DMRC's data into the Mappls App. This integration will provide over 35 million Mappls app users with detailed metro information, including station locations, routes, fares, interchanges, train frequencies, and travel times. DMRC aims to... improve commuter convenience through technology. MapmyIndia will incorporate the DMRC data into its multi-modal transport feature, making travel in Delhi-NCR smarter. This collaboration follows an earlier MoU announcement between Indian Railways and Mappls MapmyIndia, supported by the Minister for Railways, Electronics & IT. The initiative aims to enhance public access to travel information and allows users to report real-time issues, improving the commuting experience.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) ne Mappls MapmyIndia ke saath ek Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sign kiya hai, jisme DMRC ka data Mappls App mein integrate kiya jayega. Is integration se 35 million se zyada Mappls app users ko metro ki detailed information milegi, jaise ki stations, routes, fares, interchanges, train... frequencies, aur travel times. DMRC ka maksad hai commuter convenience ko technology se badhana. MapmyIndia DMRC data ko apne multi-modal transport feature mein shamil karega, jisse Delhi-NCR mein travel smarter banega. Yeh collaboration Indian Railways aur Mappls MapmyIndia ke beech pehle ki MoU announcement ke baad hua hai, jisse Railways, Electronics & IT ke Minister ne support kiya hai. Is initiative ka lakshya hai travel information ko public ke liye zyada open aur accessible banana, aur users ko real-time issues report karne ki suvidha dena, jisse commuting experience improve ho.

The Pune Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) announced the foot overbridge connecting Narayan Peth and Deccan Gymkhana is nearing completion and will be operational by the end of this year, easing commute and traffic. MahaMetro stated that the overbridge will improve urban aesthetics. Despite delays due to heavy rainfall, construction is... expected to be finished by December, with an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore. The bridge will improve pedestrian access to the Peth area from the Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station. The Maharashtra government announced on October 29th the expansion of the Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro line, a 23.3-kilometer project nearing completion and set to boost regional connectivity and reduce commute times and congestion.

Pune Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) ne announce kiya hai ki Narayan Peth aur Deccan Gymkhana ko connect karne wala foot overbridge almost complete ho chuka hai, aur is saal ke end tak operational ho jayega, jisse commute aur traffic kam hoga. MahaMetro ne bataya ki overbridge urban aesthetics ko improve karega.... Heavy rainfall ki wajah se delays hone ke bawajood, construction December tak complete hone ki ummeed hai, jiska estimated cost Rs 25 crore hai. Bridge Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station se Peth area tak pedestrian access improve karega. 29th October ko Maharashtra government ne Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro line ke expansion ki ghoshna ki, jo ki 23.3-kilometer ka project hai aur complete hone ke kareeb hai, jo regional connectivity badhayega aur commute times aur congestion ko kam karega.

The Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar–Andheri–Versova) is experiencing high ridership, exceeding 5 lakh daily, during peak hours. The current four-coach trains are overcrowded, especially at stations like Andheri, Western Express Highway, and Ghatkopar. Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) has proposed expanding to six-coach trains to increase passenger capacity and... alleviate congestion. The proposal has been submitted to National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) through India Debt Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL). The upgrade would increase the capacity from approximately 1,750 passengers per trip to 2,250. This expansion is crucial, especially with the expected increase in ridership from Mumbai Metro Line 3 connecting to Marol station of Metro 1. Financial challenges, including a debt of over ₹1,700 crore, had delayed the expansion. The debt was transferred to NARCL for restructuring. The expansion plan now awaits NARCL's approval, which would significantly improve the commuting experience and operational efficiency of the metro line, which has been running since 2014.

Mumbai ka Ghatkopar–Andheri–Versova Metro 1 line morning aur evening peak hours mein massive rush dekh raha hai, daily ridership 5 lakh se zyada ho raha hai. Existing four-coach trains struggling hai growing crowd ko handle karne mein, passengers compartments mein packed ho rahe hain, especially at key stations jaise Andheri, Western... Express Highway, aur Ghatkopar. Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) ne finally decide kiya hai commuter demand ko address karne ka, trains ko four se six coaches tak expand karke. Operator ne ek detailed proposal National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) ko submit kiya hai through India Debt Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL). Agar approve ho gaya, toh yeh move passenger capacity ko badhayega aur congestion kam karega busy east-west corridor par. Currently, har four-coach train approximately 1,750 passengers accommodate kar sakta hai. Do aur coaches add karne se capacity lagbhag 2,250 commuters per trip tak increase ho jayegi, rush hours mein breathing space milega. Yeh upgrade frequency aur passenger flow ko bhi improve karega, especially with new Mumbai Metro Line 3 ka Marol station of Metro 1 se connection, jis se footfall aur bhi badhne ki ummeed hai. MMOPL expansion ke idea ke liye open tha, lekin financial challenges ne progress delay kar diya. Metro 1 project par ₹1,700 crore se zyada ka debt hai, jo ki six banks ko dena hai. Jab MMOPL ne loans service karne mein inability express ki, toh matter National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ko le gaya. Debt ko baad mein restructuring ke liye NARCL ko transfer kar diya gaya. Ab, do new coaches ka proposal NARCL ke approval par depend karta hai. Sanction hone par, yeh Mumbai ke metro commuters ke liye ek major relief hoga, jo overcrowding se struggle kar rahe hain. MMOPL officials ne optimism express kiya hai ki expansion travel comfort ko improve karega aur Mumbai ki first metro line (operational since 2014) ki overall efficiency aur reliability ko bhi badhayega.

In October, the Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) saw over 3.8 million passengers, marking a consistent increase in daily ridership. The 33.5 km line, connecting Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR, was fully operational from October 9th after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the 22 days following the... full opening (October 9-31), 3.33 million commuters used the service. The average weekday ridership was 141,000, with a peak single-day ridership of 182,000. The line serves commercial centers and important stations like CSMT and Churchgate. The metro has 27 stations, all underground except Aarey JVLR. The MMRC has implemented WhatsApp-based ticketing on +91 98730 16836 and QR code ticketing for paperless transactions.

October mein, Mumbai Metro Line-3, jisko Aqua Line bhi kehte hain, ne 38 lakh se zyada passengers carry kiye, jo daily ridership mein steady growth dikha raha hai. 33.5 km ki line, jo Cuffe Parade se Aarey JVLR tak chalti hai, October 9th se puri tarah operational ho gayi thi, Prime... Minister Narendra Modi ke inauguration ke baad. October 9 se 31 tak, 22 din mein, 33.33 lakh commuters ne service use ki. Average weekday ridership 1.41 lakh tha, aur highest single-day ridership 1.82 lakh raha. Ye line commercial centers aur important stations, jaise CSMT aur Churchgate ko serve karti hai. Metro mein 27 stations hain, sab underground except Aarey JVLR. MMRC ne WhatsApp-based ticketing shuru kiya hai +91 98730 16836 par, aur QR codes bhi hain paperless ticket purchase ke liye.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) successfully installed a 56-meter-long, 450-ton steel span overnight at the GMLR (Bhandup–Sonapur) Junction, marking significant progress on Mumbai Metro Line 4. The project, now over 84.5% complete, faced challenges including unseasonal rain and a busy urban environment but was executed with precision using... nine cranes and the expertise of over 100 personnel. The operation aimed to minimize traffic disruption and will significantly reduce travel time between Wadala and Kasarvadavali once the line is operational. MMRDA acknowledged the collaboration with Mumbai Traffic Police, BMC, and MSEDCL, and this achievement highlights Mumbai's commitment to improving its transport network.

Mumbai mein, November 3 ko, MMRDA ne ek impressive engineering accomplishment perform kiya. Unhone 56-meter lambaa aur 450-ton ka steel span GMLR (Bhandup–Sonapur) Junction par overnight install kiya. Yeh Mumbai Metro Line 4 ke liye ek important progress hai, jo Wadala ko Kasarvadavali se connect karega, aur ab 84.5% se zyada... complete ho chuka hai. Engineering teams ne, unseasonal rain aur busy urban background ke andar bhi, complex lift ko precision ke saath execute kiya. Ismein nau cranes, do multi-axle pullers aur 100 se zyada skilled personnel involved the. Operation ka maksad tha traffic ko kam se kam disturb karna. Jab yeh line operational hogi, toh Wadala aur Kasarvadavali ke beech travel time bahut kam ho jayega. MMRDA ne Mumbai Traffic Police, BMC, aur MSEDCL ke cooperation ko appreciate kiya. Yeh achievement Mumbai ke transport network ko improve karne ke commitment ko dikhata hai.

The Bengaluru Metro's Blue Line, connecting the city to Kempegowda International Airport, is now expected to be completed by December 2027, according to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The project is divided into two phases. The initial plan was to complete Phase 1 by June 2026 and Phase 2... by December 2026, but this has been delayed. Delays are attributed to delayed approvals from the state and central governments, slow land acquisition, local opposition, and the time taken to resolve issues. Construction was halted for months after a construction accident in January 2023 caused the death of a woman and child. Lack of coordination among different contractors and delays in approvals from the South Western Railway have also contributed to the delays. The Blue Line spans 58.19 kilometers with 30 stations and a budget of ₹14,788 crore. Phase 1 runs from Central Silk Board to KR Puram (Phase 2A), while Phase 2 extends from KR Puram to the airport (Phase 2B). As of June 30, 2025, the overall physical progress of the line was 52.5%. Officially known as the ORR-Airport Metro line, it will create a seamless 58.19 km corridor connecting Silk Board Junction in the south to the airport via KR Puram. The construction of metro stations near the airport is underway, being developed by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). The Airport City station will be at ground level, while the Airport Terminal station will be partially underground, 7-8 meters below the surface. The Blue Line will feature luggage racks and advanced security systems for airport passengers.

Bengaluru Metro ki Blue Line, jo city ko Kempegowda International Airport se connect karegi, ab December 2027 tak complete hone ki ummeed hai, as per Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Yeh project two phases mein divided hai. Phase 1 ko June 2026 aur Phase 2 ko December 2026 tak complete... karne ka pehle plan tha, lekin isme delay hua hai. Delay ke reasons hain state aur central governments se approvals mein deri, dheemi land acquisition, local opposition, aur issues ko solve karne mein laga time. January 2023 mein ek construction accident mein ek aurat aur bachche ki death ke baad construction ko mahino tak rokna pada. Different contractors ke beech coordination ki kami aur South Western Railway se approvals mein delay bhi delays ka karan bane. Blue Line 58.19 kilometers ki hai, jisme 30 stations hain aur ₹14,788 crore ka budget hai. Phase 1 Central Silk Board se KR Puram (Phase 2A) tak hai, jabki Phase 2 KR Puram se airport tak extend hota hai (Phase 2B). 30 June, 2025 tak, line ka overall physical progress 52.5% tha. Officially ORR-Airport Metro line ke naam se jana jata hai, yeh Silk Board Junction ko south mein KR Puram ke through airport se connect karke ek seamless 58.19 km corridor banayega. Airport ke paas metro stations ka construction chal raha hai, jise Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) develop kar raha hai. Airport City station ground level par hoga, jabki Airport Terminal station partially underground, surface se 7-8 meters neeche hoga. Blue Line mein airport passengers ke liye luggage racks aur advanced security systems bhi honge.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is initiating tenders for the 28.4 km JP Nagar–Kempapura corridor in Bengaluru, marking the start of the much-delayed third phase of Namma Metro. This phase includes India's first double-decker structure. The project, approved by the Central Government almost a year ago, was delayed due... to the complexity of integrating a double-decker viaduct. The 28.4 km route will feature multiple interchange points and 30 stations, connecting JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura. The double-decker structure will span 37.12 km, including an 8.6 km section between Hosahalli and Kadabagere. The total cost is estimated at Rs.9,700 crore, with funding from the State Government, the Government of India, and loans. The overall cost of Phase 3 is projected at Rs.15,611 crore. Completion is now expected around 2031. Bengaluru's metro network currently spans 97 km and serves around 10 lakh passengers daily.

BMRCL, finally, tender launch kar raha hai 28.4 km JP Nagar–Kempapura corridor ke liye, jo ki India ka first double-decker structure include karega. Central Government ne is route ko lagbhag ek saal pehle approve kiya tha, par tenders mein delay hua, kyunki double-decker viaduct ko integrate karna mushkil tha. 28.4 km... route mein JP Nagar 4th Phase se Kempapura tak connectivity hogi, jismein multiple interchange points aur 30 stations honge. Double-decker structure 37.12 km tak hoga, jismein Hosahalli aur Kadabagere ke beech ka 8.6 km ka section bhi shamil hai. Total cost Rs.9,700 crore estimate kiya gaya hai, jismein State Government, Government of India, aur loans se funding hogi. Phase 3 ki overall cost Rs.15,611 crore projected hai. Completion 2031 ke aas-paas expected hai. Bengaluru ka metro network ab 97 km hai aur lagbhag 10 lakh passengers daily serve karta hai.

Phase 3 of the Namma Metro project in Bangalore is moving forward, with tenders soon to be issued for the 28.4-kilometer JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura corridor. After delays due to the complex double-decker viaduct design, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now ready to begin construction. The... project, approved by the Central Government a year ago and the State Cabinet in September, will be divided into ten construction packages and include 30 stations, including interchange points. The total project cost is estimated at ₹15,611 crore. The State Government will cover 50% of the cost, the Centre will contribute 10%, and the remaining 40% will be financed through external loans. Completion is now expected around 2031. Phase 3 also includes an 8.6-km elevated section from Hosahalli to Kadabagere. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sanctioned a ₹7,577 crore loan for Phase 3. The current operational network in Bengaluru is 97 km. The upcoming Phase 3A (Blue Line) will connect Sarjapur to Hebbal.

Namma Metro ke Phase 3 ki implementation ki taraf badhte hue, 28.4-kilometre JP Nagar 4th Phase se Kempapura corridor ke liye tenders jaldi hi aane waale hain. BMRCL, jinhone complex double-decker viaduct design ki wajah se hui delays ke baad, ab construction shuru karne ke liye taiyaar hai. Project, jo ek... saal pehle Central Government aur September mein State Cabinet se approved hua tha, 10 construction packages mein divide hoga aur ismein 30 stations shamil honge, including interchange points. Total project cost ₹15,611 crore estimated hai. State Government 50% fund karegi, Centre 10% contribute karega, aur baaki 40% external loans se finance kiya jayega. Completion lagbhag 2031 tak expected hai. Phase 3 mein Hosahalli se Kadabagere tak 8.6-km elevated section bhi shamil hai. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) ne Phase 3 ke liye ₹7,577 crore ka loan sanction kiya hai. Bengaluru mein currently 97 km ka operational network hai. Upcoming Phase 3A (Blue Line) Sarjapur ko Hebbal se connect karega.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will install anti-drag features on doors of all 52 metro trains in Phase I. The Rs 48.33-crore contract with Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Private Limited includes design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of these systems. The system will detect objects like clothing or... bags caught in doors and automatically engage the emergency brakes, alerting the driver. This is especially important for women commuters in Chennai. This safety upgrade is a part of CMRL's commitment to global safety standards and will be a built-in feature for Phase II trains. The installation will be completed without service disruptions.

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Phase I mein chalne waali 52 metro trains ke doors par anti-drag features install karega. Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Private Limited ke saath Rs 48.33-crore ka contract sign hua hai, jisme design, supply, installation, testing, aur commissioning shaamil hai. Yeh system doors mein fase hue... kapde ya bags jaise objects ko detect karega aur emergency brakes ko automatically engage karega, driver ko alert karte hue. Yeh Chennai mein mahila commuters ke liye important hai. Yeh safety upgrade CMRL ki global safety standards ki commitment ka hissa hai aur Phase II trains ke liye built-in feature hoga. Installation bina service disruptions ke complete kiya jayega.

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) officials will visit Alappuzha within a month to study the feasibility of starting a boat service similar to the Kochi Water Metro. The study will focus on identifying potential routes and assessing the infrastructure, depth, and traffic related to water transport. The proposed service aims to... attract both current and new users, including tourists, with solar-powered boats offering air conditioning and environmentally friendly operation. The initiative is being considered alongside water metro feasibility studies in 18 other locations nationwide. Routes like Muhamma-Pathiramanal-Kumarakom, popular with tourists, are being assessed. The Water Metro service will be designed to complement, not replace, existing water transport services in the district. New solar-powered boats from the Water Transport Department are also expected soon, which will improve water transport in the area.

Alappuzha mein Kochi Water Metro ke pattern par boat service shuru karne ki possibility study ke liye, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) ke officials ek mahine ke andar aayenge. Yeh study routes dhundne aur infrastructure, depth, aur traffic ko assess karne par focus karegi. Is proposed service ka aim hai current... aur new users, including tourists, ko attract karna, jismein solar-powered boats AC ke saath aur environment-friendly operation hoga. Yeh initiative 18 aur locations mein water metro feasibility studies ke saath consider kiya ja raha hai. Muhamma-Pathiramanal-Kumarakom jaise tourist-popular routes ka assessment ho raha hai. Water Metro service ko district mein existing water transport services ko complement karne ke liye design kiya jaayega, replace nahi. Jal Gataagat Vibhag se naye solar-powered boats bhi jaldi aa rahe hain, jo area mein water transport ko improve karenge.

Dust pollution is a significant problem on the Palarivattom-Kakkanad road, where metro rail construction is underway. The road conditions fluctuate with weather: rain leads to traffic congestion, and sunshine causes dust pollution. Areas like Padippattom, Ayyappanaadu Bridge, Chembumukku, and Padamukal are particularly affected. The Seaport-Airport Road also faces similar issues. Pedestrians... and two-wheeler riders are inconvenienced due to dust. The primary cause is the spread of small stones and soil from the metro construction. A day without rain results in dust problems, while continuous rain causes congestion. Rainwater fills small potholes, slowing down traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Traffic moves slowly from Kunnumpuram to Kampivelikkom, and vehicles sometimes come to a standstill from Padamukal petrol pump to Padamukal Junction. Metro rail pillar construction is ongoing in these areas. Road width is reduced due to the placement of machinery and construction barriers in the middle of the road. This leads to large vehicles, including buses and lorries, encroaching on sidewalks and drain covers, raising safety concerns. Congestion is also frequent at intersections where vehicles from Palachuvadu-Padamukal Road, Muleppadam Road, Chembumukku Parekkattil Road, KK Road, and Pulikkillam Road enter Civil Line Road.

Kaakkanad mein Metro rail construction ke chalte Palarivattom-Kaakkanad Road par dust pollution ek serious problem hai. Road ki situation weather par depend karti hai: barish hone par traffic jam, aur dhoop aane par dust pollution. Padippattom, Ayyappanaadu Bridge, Chembumukku, aur Padamukal jaise areas mein bahut jyada dhool udti hai. Seaport-Airport Road... par bhi yahi haal hai. Pedestrians aur two-wheeler riders ko bhi isse pareshaani hoti hai. Metro construction ke kaaran chote patthar aur mitti road par failte hain, jisse dhool udti hai. Ek din puri tarah se barish na hone par dust ki problem shuru ho jaati hai, aur continuous rain se congestion hoti hai. Barish ka paani chote potholes mein bhar jaata hai, jisse traffic slow ho jaata hai, khas kar subah aur shaam ke rush hours mein. Kunnumpuram se Kampivelikkom tak gaadiyaan dheere chalti hain, aur Padamukal petrol pump se Padamukal Junction tak kabhi-kabhi gaadiyaan ruk bhi jaati hain. Metro rail ke pillar ka construction in areas mein chal raha hai. Road ki width kam ho gayi hai kyuki machinery aur construction barriers road ke beech mein rakhe gaye hain. Is wajah se, bade vehicles, jaise buses aur lorries, footpaths aur drain covers par chadh jaate hain, jo safety ke liye khatarnak hai. Palachuvadu-Padamukal Road, Muleppadam Road, Chembumukku Parekkattil Road, KK Road, aur Pulikkillam Road se Civil Line Road mein enter hone waale intersections par bhi aksar congestion hoti hai.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a metro between Indore and Ujjain has been completed. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which prepared it, will present it to metro officials in the first week of November. Following this, the DPR will be sent to the state government for approval. Initially, the project... proposed an overhead metro for a 47-kilometer stretch up to Indore's Lavkush Chauraha. Based on the Chief Minister's suggestions, changes were made. DMRC will now present the revised DPR, which includes an additional five kilometers within Ujjain, with an underground section near the Engineering College, passing under Ujjain railway station, and transitioning to an overhead section on the Agar Road. The cost will increase by ₹1500 crore. The initial estimated cost for the 47-kilometer stretch from Indore's Lavkush Chauraha to Mahakal Temple was ₹10,000 crore. Also, the government has approved a metro project between Indore and Pithampur, a 40-kilometer stretch. DMRC, which prepared the Indore-Ujjain DPR, will also prepare the DPR for the Indore-Pithampur route within the next three months. Furthermore, a meeting on October 30th is expected to resolve the ambiguity regarding the underground or overhead section of the metro from Bengali Square to Regal Square in Indore, with a decision expected to be made. If the underground section is chosen, an additional ₹1000 crore will be required, which the state government will have to fund.

Indore se Ujjain ke beech metro chalaane ka pehla Detailed Project Report (DPR) tayyar ho gaya hai. DMRC, jisne ise banaya hai, November ke pehle week mein metro officials ko pesh karegi. Iske baad, DPR state government ko approval ke liye bheja jaayega. Pehle, project mein Indore ke Lavkush Chauraha tak... 47-kilometer ka overhead metro banane ki yojana thi. CM ke suggestions par changes kiye gaye. DMRC ab revised DPR present karegi, jisme Ujjain mein 5 kilometers ka extra hissa shaamil hai, jisme Engineering College ke paas underground section, Ujjain railway station ke neeche se guzarte hue, Agar Road par overhead section mein transition hoga. Cost ₹1500 crore se badhegi. Pehle estimate tha ki Indore ke Lavkush Chauraha se Mahakal Mandir tak 47-kilometer ke hisse par ₹10,000 crore kharch honge. State government ne Indore aur Pithampur ke beech metro project ko bhi approve kiya hai, jo ki 40-kilometer ka stretch hai. DMRC, jisne Indore-Ujjain DPR banaya hai, Indore-Pithampur route ke liye bhi DPR agle teen mahine mein banayegi. Aage, 30 October ko ek meeting mein Bengali Square se Regal Square tak Indore metro ke underground ya overhead section ke baare mein ambiguity solve hone ki sambhavna hai, jisme decision liya jaayega. Agar underground section chuna jaata hai, toh ₹1000 crore extra lagega, jise state government ko fund karna hoga.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $190 million loan to develop an underground corridor for the Indore-Bhopal metro project. This will facilitate the construction of an 8.62 km long underground track with 7 advanced stations in the Indore metro project. The loan, equivalent to approximately ₹1670 crore, is for... the underground track construction. The contract for the underground track has been awarded for around ₹2200 crore, and work has begun from the airport side. However, the project faces challenges, including unresolved issues beyond the Khajrana intersection and opposition from traders near Regal, Rajbada, and now, Chota Ganpati stations. Any track alterations could increase costs by ₹1500-₹2000 crore, and the responsibility for these additional expenses is still undecided. The elevated corridor from Gandhi Nagar to Radisson is under preparation and has had a successful trial run. The underground section will connect Gandhi Nagar to the airport, and construction has commenced from the airport side. The loan will be provided to the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, with a repayment period of 20 years or more. The first phase of the Indore metro, spanning 32 km, includes the 8.62 km underground section extending from Khajrana intersection to Palasia, MG Road, Regal, Rajbada, Bada Ganpati, and up to Ramchandra Nagar and the Airport. The contractor has not yet commenced work beyond the Khajrana intersection due to ongoing disputes despite the contract having been awarded six months ago. The ADB's Country Director for India, Mio Oka, stated that this metro project is crucial for Indore's rapid urbanization, congestion, pollution, and large population. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded the contract for the 8.62 km underground track from the Airport to Palasia to a joint venture of Hindustan Construction Company and Tata Projects for ₹2191 crore, and a work order was issued a few months ago. However, the work has not yet begun beyond the Khajrana intersection due to disputes. Local representatives, residents, and shopkeepers have also opposed the project from Palasia to MG Road and from Rajwada to the Airport. The ADB continues to approve loans for the project, with the recent $190 million loan earmarked for the underground track.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) ne Indore-Bhopal metro ke liye underground corridor develop karne ke liye $190 million ka loan approve kiya hai. Yeh Indore metro project mein 8.62 km lamba underground track banayega, jismein 7 advanced stations honge. Loan, lagbhag ₹1670 crore ke barabar hai, underground track ke construction ke liye... hai. Underground track ka theka ₹2200 crore mein diya gaya hai, aur kaam airport side se shuru ho gaya hai. Lekin, project mein challenges hai, jaise ki Khajrana intersection ke aage ke issues aur Regal, Rajbada, aur ab, Chota Ganpati stations ke paas vyapariyon ka virodh. Track mein koi bhi badlav ₹1500-₹2000 crore tak ki cost badha sakta hai, aur inn extra expenses ki responsibility abhi tak decide nahi hui hai. Gandhi Nagar se Radisson tak ka elevated corridor taiyar kiya ja raha hai aur ek successful trial run hua hai. Underground section Gandhi Nagar ko airport se connect karega, aur construction airport side se shuru ho chuka hai. Loan Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited ko diya jayega, jiska repayment period 20 saal ya usse zyada hoga. Indore metro ka pehla phase, jo 32 km ka hai, usmein 8.62 km ka underground section hai jo Khajrana intersection se Palasia, MG Road, Regal, Rajbada, Bada Ganpati, aur Ramchandra Nagar aur Airport tak extend hota hai. Thekedar ne Khajrana intersection ke aage kaam shuru nahi kiya hai kyuki ongoing disputes hai, despite the contract having been awarded six months ago. ADB ke Country Director for India, Mio Oka, ne kaha ki yeh metro project Indore ki tezi se urbanization, congestion, pollution, aur badi population ke liye zaroori hai. Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation ne Airport se Palasia tak 8.62 km underground track ke liye Hindustan Construction Company aur Tata Projects ke joint venture ko ₹2191 crore mein theka diya hai, aur kuch mahine pehle work order bhi issue kiya gaya tha. Lekin, Khajrana intersection ke aage kaam abhi tak shuru nahi hua hai kyuki disputes hai. Local representatives, residents, aur shopkeepers ne bhi Palasia se MG Road aur Rajwada se Airport tak project ka virodh kiya hai. ADB project ke liye loans approve karta raha hai, jismein recent $190 million ka loan underground track ke liye hai.