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Kolkata Metro Unveils First Microgrid with 4 MW BESS on Blue Line to Maintain Services During Power Cuts

Indian Railways has launched its first microgrid system with a 4 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Central Metro station on the Blue Line, a major achievement for Kolkata Metro Railway...

Bengaluru Metro Chief Inspects 7.5 km Pink Line Elevated Section Between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere

The head of the Bengaluru Metro, the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), recently visited the Pink Line's elevated section to assess the progress of construction....

Chennai Power Cut on February 26, 2026: Timings & Full List of Affected Areas

Residents across parts of Chennai are set to experience a planned power shutdown on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, as utility authorities carry out maintenance work to strengthen electricity...

Railways Launch Kanpur to Madurai Holi Special Trains with Weekly Departures on Wednesdays

To manage the higher number of people travelling during the Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced special weekly trains running between Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Madurai in Tamil Nadu....

Vande Bharat Extension from Jammu to Srinagar Put On Hold as March 1 Start Is Delayed

Indian Railways had recently announced that the premium Vande Bharat Express service would be extended to run directly between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar starting March 1, 2026. The extended route was...

Ahmedabad Announces 25,746-Crore Metro Expansion, Aiming a Circular Loop from APMC to Amraiwadi by 2029

Metro connectivity in Ahmedabad is expected to improve with several new extension plans in progress. Once approved and completed, these projects will create a circular metro loop starting and...

Telangana to Take Over Hyderabad Metro Phase I at Over 20% Discount, Facing ₹15,000 Crore Funding Hurdle

The Telangana State Government has a major challenge ahead as it needs to arrange nearly ₹15,000 crore to fully take over the first phase of the Metro Rail project from Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Photo...

Chennai Metro Launches Second Phase-II Inspection and Speed Trials Along Poonamale e–Porur–Vadapalani Route

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) carried out the second round of inspections and speed trials for its Phase-II metro line from Poonamallee to Vadapalani via Porur on Tuesday afternoon, an...

DMRC Transforms Delhi Metro Pillars into Public Art, Painting 200 Pillars with Nature and Culture Themes

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to turn its metro pillars into large-scale public art. In the first phase, artwork will be created on 200 metro pillars across the national...

Bengaluru Power Cut on February 25: Shutdown in Multiple Areas; Check Full List

Residents in parts of Bengaluru should plan their day in advance as a scheduled power outage has been announced for February 25, 2026. The electricity disruption is expected to take place as part...

South Western Railway Launches Festival Special Train to Ease Crowds for Sirsi Marikamba Jatra Mahotsava

South Western Railway will run a special one-time express train between Yesvantpur in Bengaluru and Talguppa in Karnataka's Shivamogga district to manage the extra crowd travelling for the Sirsi...

Northern Railway Launches Holi Special Trains From New Delhi, Old Delhi and Anand Vihar to Major Destinations

Northern Railway has announced a large number of special train services to handle the increase in passenger travel around the Holi festival, helping people reach their hometowns and cities more...