On Tuesday, a checking campaign was conducted at Prayagraj Junction under the supervision of Assistant Divisional Commercial Manager Sanjay Gautam and Chief Ticket Inspector Santosh Kumar. A total of 31 ticket inspectors, eight Railway Protection Force personnel, and five Government Railway Police personnel inspected 20 trains. A fine of ₹3.55 lakh... was collected from 549 passengers. This included ₹2 lakh from 244 passengers without tickets and ₹1.53 lakh from 297 passengers for irregular travel. Additionally, ₹800 was collected from eight passengers for causing litter. Divisional PRO Amit Singh informed that an operation was also carried out at Chheoki Railway Station by Commercial Inspector Om Prakash. Checking was done in various trains, and a fine of ₹90,400 was collected from 131 passengers. This included ₹88,900 from 116 passengers without tickets and ₹1500 from 15 passengers for littering.Read More...

On Tuesday, an unusual scene unfolded on an express train. Around 36 soldiers, en route to their assigned destination to serve the country, were asked by the TTE to move from the air-conditioned compartment to the general bogie. Other passengers, who were already occupying reserved seats, objected to this. Demonstrating patriotism,... they allowed the soldiers to stay in their seats and protested against the TTE. They sought help by posting messages and videos on X (formerly Twitter) to the Railway Minister and DRM. As a result, at Prayagraj station, the soldiers were accommodated in the air-conditioned compartment with the help of railway staff.Read More...

Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) is seeking approval from Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to use over 5,800 square meters of land for constructing 10 metro stations in Phase 1 of the new metro corridor, according to a TOI report. Phase 1, costing Rs 1,286 crore, will have 14 elevated stations... along a 15.2 km route from Millennium City Centre to Sector 9, including a branch to Sector 101 on Dwarka Expressway. The complete 28.5 km corridor, encompassing the Basai spur, will connect Millennium City Centre to Cyber City with 27 stations, estimated to cost Rs 5,452 crore. GMRL has submitted architectural plans for stations at various locations, including Millennium City Centre, Sector 45, Subhash Chowk, Sector 33, Udyog Vihar Phase 6, Sector 10, Sector 37, Basai Village, Sector 9, and Sector 101. This land is crucial for entrances, staircases, and lifts. While most infrastructure will use existing space, the integration of the Bakhtawar Chowk underpass has delayed civil work, now anticipated to commence in June and costing Rs 60 crore. HSVP has also allocated 5.25 hectares in Sector 33 for GMRL's casting yard. The tender for Phase 1 is set to open on May 15. GMRL is also selecting a general consultant.Read More...

Two Noida Metro extension projects are progressing, while the plan to extend the metro to Greater Noida West is stalled despite repeated approvals of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Local representatives have appealed to various authorities, including the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs. Public protests continue due to the... lack of progress. The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is unsure of when the project will advance. Senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs indicate discussions are slated for the final quarter of this year. The revised DPR was sent to the Central Government in January. Meanwhile, presentations are being scheduled for two other projects: Botanical Garden to Sector-142, and Greater Noida Depot to Boraki. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the DPR for the Greater Noida West metro twice, the latest on February 5th. The proposed metro would alleviate traffic congestion for the millions residing in Greater Noida West. The extension, spanning 17 km with 11 stations, is estimated to cost 3,000 crore rupees. The project is an extension of the Aqua Line, and it's estimated to have approximately 125,000 ridership. A meeting was held between Dadri's BJP MLA Tejpal Nagar and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar regarding the metro extension in which the minister assured that the project will move forward in 2025.Read More...

Metro services between Noapara and Dum Dum were disrupted due to a technical fault on a weekday morning, causing significant inconvenience to commuters during peak office hours. After a brief halt, metro engineers swiftly resolved the issue, and services resumed. The disruption, caused by a power point issue at Noapara, halted... metro operations from Dakshineswar to Dum Dum for approximately 30 minutes. Metro services from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash continued, but passengers at stations like Kavi Subhash, Gitanjali, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, Rabindra Sadan, and Maidan experienced delays.Read More...

The Shri Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Sohala (palanquin procession) for the Ashadhi Yatra will commence from the Alandi temple on June 19th, heading towards Pandharpur. The procession will begin around 8 PM as per tradition. The 17-day journey will reach Pandharpur on July 5th. Simultaneously, a request has been made to... temporarily halt the Nigdi to Pimpri Metro rail project, which is underway, specifically from June 10th, 2025, during the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Sohala. This request was submitted by Sachin Kalbhor to the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Pune District Collector, citing the narrow roads and ongoing metro work along the route of the procession. The letter also requests the removal of road encroachments, the provision of amenities like restrooms and water for the pilgrims, adequate facilities at overnight stay locations, restrictions on large vehicles on the Nigdi to Pimpri route, lighting on the roads, installation of directional signs near the metro construction sites, deployment of traffic wardens, and increased availability of restrooms and water tankers. Additionally, it suggests involving social organizations for food provision and enhanced security measures. The Ashadhi Ekadashi celebration in Pandharpur will take place on July 6th. The procession includes ringan ceremonies at locations like Chandobacha Limb, Purandavade, Khurdus Phata, Thakurbuvachi Samadhi, Bajirao Vihir in Vakhari, and near Isbavi Paduka. The palanquin will stay in Pandharpur for five days, with the return journey starting on July 10th, reaching Alandi on July 20th after an 11-day trek.Read More...

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to begin trial runs this week on Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9, specifically the 4.9-km section between Dahisar (East) and Kashigaon, which was energized on May 10th. If trials and inspections are successful, the first phase is expected to open... to the public by the end of the year. The entire 13.5-km Line 9, connecting Dahisar (East) and Mira-Bhayander, is being built in two phases. Phase 1 will only include the operationalization of the first four stations: Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon. Overall, 96.7% of the entire corridor is complete. Line 9 will connect Dahisar and Andheri, and integrate with Metro 7 and Metro 2A, allowing for direct travel from Mira-Bhayander to Andheri. Delays have postponed the initial October 2024 completion target. The MMRDA is opening the completed sections to alleviate construction-related traffic problems that affect local residents.Read More...

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has canceled its plans to extend metro services on May 13th and May 17th, 2025, on both the Purple and Green Lines. This decision was made due to the postponement of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Regular metro service schedules will be followed instead.... The IPL 2025 will resume on May 17th, with the final on June 3rd. Remaining league stage matches will be played across six venues from May 17th to June 27th. The resumption match features Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru on May 17th. A suspended match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings will be replayed on May 24th in Jaipur. The first qualifier is on May 29th, the eliminator on May 30th, and the second qualifier on June 1st. The IPL final will be played on Tuesday, June 3rd.Read More...

The Namma Metro Phase 2 Reach 6 corridor, linking Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, is anticipated to be operational by September 2026. This 21.26-km line includes a 7.5-km elevated section with six stations and a 13.76-km underground section with 12 stations. The twin tunnel boring is complete, and underground station construction is... progressing, with completion levels between 91% and 97%. Additionally, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is working on the Red Line, connecting Hebbal to Sarjapur, aimed at enhancing urban mobility and reducing congestion. The Red Line has an estimated cost of Rs 28,405 crore and includes elevated sections through the IT corridor and key stations at Ganganagar and Hebbal.Read More...

To improve passenger services and curb ticketless travel, the Sealdah division has introduced a mobile UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) at Sealdah station. This initiative, spearheaded by Senior DCM/Sealdah Shri Jasram Meena and DRM/Sealdah Shri Rajeev Saxena, aims to simplify ticket purchasing and provide efficient service through modern technology. Key benefits include... eliminating long queues at ticket counters, especially for senior citizens, the sick, women, and disabled passengers. The automated ticketing process reduces workload on railway staff, allowing them to focus on security and punctuality. Decentralized ticketing enables faster service, with passengers quickly obtaining tickets. The mobile UTS machines also provide real-time ticket sales data, aiding in passenger flow analysis and service planning. This new initiative has already shown positive results; in the last three days, 952 passengers used the mobile UTS service, generating ₹26,305. DRM/Sealdah, Shri Rajeev Saxena, stated that this technological advancement reflects Sealdah division's passenger-friendly and future-oriented approach, aiming to ensure a more comfortable and efficient journey.Read More...