Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Meerut-Hapur Lok Sabha constituency, Rajendra Agrawal, met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. During the meeting, Agrawal requested a stoppage for the Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express at Hapur station. The Railway Minister agreed to this public interest demand and issued necessary instructions to... the concerned officials.Read More...

ओल्ड गुरुग्राम मेट्रो निर्माण में हीरो होंडा चौक से लेकर उमंग भारद्वाज चौक तक की अड़चन को जल्द दूर करवाया जाए। यह आग्रह गुरुग्राम मेट्रो रेल...Read More...

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated the tender process for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum underground metro station as part of Phase 5 metro projects. This station, costing Rs 206.5 crore, will be constructed on a priority basis due to the Central Vista project and will be part... of the Indraprastha-RK Ashram corridor (Phase 5A). A proposal for 18 metro corridors (206.5 km) in Phase 5 is under consideration. Phase 5A involves three priority corridors costing Rs 11,150 crore and spanning 15.8 km. These include Aerocity-Airport Terminal-1, Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj, and Indraprastha-RK Ashram, with the first two being extensions of existing Phase 4 projects. The Indraprastha-RK Ashram corridor, an extension of the Indralok-Indraprastha (Green Line), will be entirely underground, 9.5 km long, with eight stations including the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum. The Network Planning Group has reviewed the Phase 5A projects and is awaiting Union Cabinet approval. Following approval, the tender process for the Indraprastha-RK Ashram corridor and its stations will commence. Stations on the Indraprastha-RK Ashram corridor include: Bharat Mandapam, Baroda House, India Gate, New Common Central Secretariat Building, Central Secretariat, Art and Culture Museum, Shivaji Stadium, and RK Ashram.Read More...

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is starting Phase 5 of the Delhi Metro to expand the metro network in the NCR region, following the 60% completion of Phase 4. The DMRC has issued tenders for the construction of the YugeYugeen Bharat underground metro station on the 9.9km Indraprastha – RK... Ashram Marg corridor under Phase 5A. The scope of work includes designing and constructing the station, the PD Area Ancillary Building, entry/exits, and connecting subways. Key tender details include an estimated cost of ₹206.33 crore, tender reference number EC-01, and various dates: Pre-Bid Meeting on June 20, 2025; Bid Submission Start Date on June 30, 2025; Bid Submission End Date on July 7, 2025; and Bid Opening Date on July 8, 2025. The Indraprastha – RK Ashram corridor, which is an extension of the Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor (Green Line), will connect to important locations such as government buildings along Kartavya Path, the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, Bharat Mandapam, and India Gate. This new line is planned to have nine underground stations. Phase 5, as proposed, will span 206.5 km and will be implemented in two phases, Phase 5A and Phase 5B. Phase 5A will feature 3 corridors, including Indraprastha – RK Ashram Marg (9.9km), Aerocity- Terminal 1 of IGI Airport (2.3 km), and Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj (4km).Read More...

The Pune Metro Line 3, which is intended to connect Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar over a 23 km route, faces a further delay. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) announced an extension to the project deadline, as approved by the executive committee led by the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance). PMRDA Commissioner... Dr. Yogesh Mhase confirmed the extension, citing unavoidable delays even though over 85% of the civil work is done. Key issues contributing to the delay include unresolved barricading approvals on busy roads and slow utility relocation. This has also impacted the schedule of the integrated double-decker flyover between University Chowk and E-Square. The project, originally scheduled to be functional, has been repeatedly delayed, causing frustration among commuters who depend on public transportation, especially in Hinjawadi. Authorities maintain the new target is achievable if no more issues occur, and the entire corridor will be launched simultaneously to ensure smoother operations from the beginning.Read More...

Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is Mumbai's first entirely underground metro route. Spanning 33.5 km with 27 stations, it's designed to ease commutes from the western suburbs to South Mumbai. The project's cost is estimated at Rs 37,000 crore and is planned to be fully operational... by August 2025, with a projected daily ridership of 17 lakh passengers. The route goes from Aarey Colony to Cuffe Parade. It's being opened in three phases. Phase 1 (opened October 7, 2024) runs from Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Phase 2 (opened May 10, 2025) extends from BKC to Worli. Phase 3 (expected by August 2025) covers Worli to Cuffe Parade. There are several interchange stations to connect with existing metro lines, suburban railways, and monorail systems, including Marol Naka, CSMT, Churchgate, and Mahalaxmi. Fares vary from Rs 10 to Rs 50 based on distance.Read More...

The Yellow Line of the Namma Metro in Bengaluru is anticipated to partially open by June 2025, providing relief to commuters. Initially, seven stations will operate, including the terminal points, with three train sets running at 30-minute intervals due to limited driverless trains. Full operations across all 16 stations are expected... by August or September 2025. The 18.82-kilometer line connects R.V. Road to Bommasandra, serving residential, tech, and industrial areas, aiming to reduce commute times and promote sustainable transport. The line will operate from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with peak-hour intervals of 10 minutes and off-peak intervals of 15 minutes. Fares will range from ₹15 to ₹85, with various ticketing options, including digital payments.Read More...

On Monday morning, Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line experienced a brief disruption due to a technical issue, causing a delay of approximately three minutes. The problem was quickly resolved, and normal operations have resumed, as confirmed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). BMRCL apologized for the inconvenience and assured continuous... efforts to maintain efficient services. Meanwhile, the launch of the Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra), initially slated for mid-2024, is delayed until late July or August. This delay is primarily due to pending safety clearances for the train signaling systems. Despite completing all statutory tests, the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certification is pending due to software glitches identified by Siemens India Ltd during data review. The company is expected to submit corrected datasets by the end of June. The ISA approval is crucial for further safety inspections and the announcement of an opening date.Read More...

The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) for the Northeast Frontier Circle, Sumeet Singhal, submitted the safety inspection report for the newly constructed 33.864-km broad gauge railway section between Hortoki and Sairang, Mizoram, marking the final phase of the 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang project. The inspection report was submitted to the Ministry of Railways... on June 12. The CRS conducted a five-day inspection from June 6 to 10, including speed trials on June 10, where a WDP 4 diesel locomotive tested track stability at speeds up to 110 kmph. This section's completion allows freight and passenger trains to operate at speeds up to 90 kmph. The Bairabi–Hortoki section was already cleared in August 2023. The project involved challenging terrain, including 32 tunnels and 35 major bridges in the final segment, and a total of 48 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 87 minor bridges, with Bridge No. 196 being a significant engineering feat.Read More...

Development works are accelerating in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Authorities anticipate increased rail traffic to the Guntur region in the future. Proposals are being prepared for the construction of a new railway line between Perecherla and Mangalagiri. Additionally, plans include the construction of a Road Over Road (ROR) bridge... on the Nallapadu to Bibinagar route. The estimated cost for these projects is approximately ₹2,000 crore. On the 13th of this month, the South Central Railway General Manager held a review meeting with officials in Guntur, instructing them to expedite the survey work. The Railway Board has sanctioned funds for the survey of these rail projects. Currently, freight transport shares the same routes as passenger trains, causing difficulties, especially on the Perecherla to Vijayawada route. To resolve this, a railway line from Perecherla via Ponnekallu to Mangalagiri is proposed. A dedicated freight corridor is also planned. Freight trains from Perecherla to Guntur via Narsaraopet will run on the new route to Mangalagiri. Trains from Vijayawada will have direct access from Mangalagiri to Perecherla. This corridor, once operational, is expected to reduce congestion between Perecherla-Nallapadu-Guntur-Mangalagiri and also facilitate additional freight train operations. The survey for the new railway line between Perecherla and Mangalagiri is in its final stages, and officials are preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR). This will be reviewed by South Central Railway officials and then submitted to the Railway Board for approval. Meanwhile, an ROR bridge is proposed at the crossing on the two-line route from Nallapadu (Guntur district) to Bibinagar near Hyderabad, allowing trains to pass both above and below. Overall, proposals for another new railway line connecting to Amaravati are underway, along with ongoing survey work.Read More...