The Thane Municipal Corporation's Kasarvadavali Traffic Sub-Division has issued a traffic advisory due to Mumbai Metro Line 4 construction on Ghodbunder Road. MMRDA, through J. Kumar Infraprojects Ltd, will perform I & U girder work and T & L precast work nightly from 11 PM to 4 AM, between June 22... and July 14. This work will occur near Nagalabunder Signal, Indian Oil Pump, and Bhayanderpada. Heavy vehicles will face temporary road closures at specific points on the Thane-Ghodbunder stretch. Alternative routes are provided. The advisory is for smooth traffic flow. The notification was issued by Pankaj Shirsat. Entry closures and alternative routes are detailed for various vehicle types. Essential service vehicles are exempt.Read More...

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met with Union Minister for Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday, June 19, in Delhi, requesting urgent permissions for the Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 project. The Chief Minister emphasized the project's importance, spanning 76.4 km, to meet the city's growing public transportation needs and contribute... to sustainable development. The project, valued at Rs 24,269 crore, is planned as a joint venture with the Union government, involving public-private partnerships and funding from JICA, ADB, and other agencies. Phase 2 includes three corridors: RGI Airport to Future City (Skills University) (9.6 km), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) to Medchal (24.5 km), and JBS to Shamirpet (22 km). The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted, and the Chief Minister urged the Union Minister to expedite permissions from other departments.Read More...

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will briefly suspend train services on a section of the Purple Line this Sunday, June 22nd, for maintenance. Services between MG Road and Byappanahalli stations will be unavailable for two hours, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This interruption is to allow for maintenance... activities between Halasuru and Trinity stations, ensuring commuter safety. Purple Line services will operate as scheduled on other sections: Challaghatta to MG Road and Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield (Kadugodi). Green Line services (Madavara to Silk Institute) will operate normally. Full Purple Line service between MG Road and Baiyappanahalli is expected to resume at 9:00 AM.Read More...

The population of Salem city is increasing, leading to a rise in individual vehicle ownership and resulting in traffic congestion. Issues include inadequate road widths, lack of traffic management, poorly constructed bus stops, absence of pedestrian infrastructure, and lack of overpasses or underpasses at road junctions. Solutions being considered to address... Salem's traffic problems include metro rail projects, expressways, new flyovers, bypass roads, and ring roads. There is significant expectation for a metro rail project, with many requesting this service in secondary cities after Chennai. The central government's focus on these plans is noteworthy. The Tamil Nadu government commissioned a feasibility study for the Salem Metro Rail project in 2021. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) completed the feasibility report in 2023, with R.V. Associates contracted for the study. The report has been submitted to the Tamil Nadu government for approval. News emerged two months prior (April 2025) that the next steps for the Salem Metro project would begin soon. The public strongly welcomes the Salem Metro Rail project, anticipating reduced traffic congestion, faster travel, and a boost to economic growth. The proposed project involves a 40-kilometer route with two lines. Line 1: Karuppur to Nallikallipatti (18.3 km) with stations including Karuppur, Mamangam, Salem Railway Station, Four Roads, District Collector Office, Old Bus Stand, Caves, Dasanaickenpatti. Line 2: Uthamachozhapuram to Ayothiapattinam (17.16 km) with stations including Uthamachozhapuram, Maniyanur, Ammapettai, Udayapatti. These are the first phase of the project. The trains will be standard gauge with 750 VDC electric power and will travel at speeds of 40 to 80 kilometers per hour. Initial trains will consist of 3 coaches, with the possibility of adding more. The project is expected to serve between 50,000 and 100,000 passengers daily.Read More...

East Railway is implementing crowd management strategies at Vidhan Nagar Road and Dum Dum stations due to increasing passenger traffic. Vidhan Nagar Road station sees 170,000 passengers daily, while Dum Dum station handles 150,000. Eastern Railway has decided to restrict vendors at Vidhan Nagar Road station. To improve passenger convenience... and reduce wait times, a new booking counter will be built at Dum Dum station. The expansion of Kolkata Metro lines, particularly the Orange and Yellow lines, is increasing the congestion at both stations. The Sealdah division of Eastern Railway is facing a challenge in managing the crowds. On Thursday, the Sealdah Division revealed its plans to handle the increasing crowds at both stations. Dum Dum station handles 222 local trains daily (up and down), and Vidhan Nagar Road station handles 216 local trains. The Dum Dum Cantonment station is expected to become increasingly important due to the rapid expansion of the Orange and Yellow Metro lines.Read More...

The East Coast Railway is starting land acquisition for a new third railway line between Visakhapatnam and Khurda Road. This project, managed by the Bhubaneswar division, aims to increase transport capacity and promote industrial growth. The new line will reduce congestion on the Howrah–Chennai mainline, improving speed and efficiency. It's designed... to support industries around Visakhapatnam and nearby areas, boosting the regional economy. Previous parts of the third line, including sections in Odisha, have already received approval. The project, valued at ₹5,618 crore, will cover a 385 km network from Visakhapatnam to Nergundi-Barang. The next steps include surveying, land transfers (private and government), and environmental permissions. The completed line is expected to improve logistics, speed up passenger and freight transport, and enhance trade and industry connections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.Read More...

The doubling of the Guntur-Guntakal railway line is progressing rapidly, bringing good news for the Rayalaseema region. The work, which had been stalled for years due to challenges in the Nallamala forest area, has resumed. The completion of tunnels and bridges will ease train traffic and improve passenger convenience. There's a... possibility of Vande Bharat trains running on this route. Two major bridges are planned near Diguva Metta-Chalama, and land acquisition and forest department clearances are complete. Another bridge will be built after crossing Dorabavi Bridge, with work starting soon. The doubling project, initiated in 2018, is divided into three phases with an estimated cost of ₹3,631 crore. Work is assigned to Guntur, Secunderabad, and Guntakal railway divisions. 347 km of the route has been completed so far. Work is pending between Nandyal and Donakonda within the forest area, which is expected to be finished in three months after getting clearance from the Forest Department in the Prakasam and Nandyal districts. The most important part of the doubling is the section between Diguvametta-Nandyal within the Nallamala forest, where tigers reside. Doubling will be done over a 28 km stretch, including two tunnels, supervised by experts, using special drilling machines.Read More...

To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, the South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, has decided to operate a special train. This train will run between Gondia and Khurda Road and will also run in the return direction.Read More...

The Purushottam Express (12801/12802), a major train on the Tatanagar route, which used to go to New Delhi station, will now operate from Anand Vihar Terminal. This change is officially effective from August 18, 2025, from Puri and August 20, 2025, from Anand Vihar. This change will affect passengers from Jamshedpur... and the entire Kolhan region, as previously trains like the Neelanchal Express and Sampark Kranti also served New Delhi. Passengers now have to travel further after reaching Delhi. Only the Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express currently provides a direct service to New Delhi. Passengers and social organizations are protesting this decision, demanding the Purushottam Express resume service to New Delhi station, and prioritizing passenger convenience over station management.Read More...

At the Kita railway station, on the Muri-Ranchi Up line, there was a soil subsidence (landslide) from point 366/3 to 366/6. The affected area encompasses a specific section of the railway line.Read More...