MMRDA Awards ₹2,481 Crore Contract to TRSL for 132 Driverless Metro Coaches in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has given a ₹2,481 crore contract to Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) to design, manufacture, supply, and install 132 metro coaches for the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 5 project. Mumbai Metro Line 5 will ...
Kolkata Metro's Blue Line Faces Disruption for Nearly an Hour Due to Signalling Issues
Metro services on Kolkata's Blue Line were disrupted for nearly an hour on Friday morning due to a signalling issue, causing major inconvenience to office commuters. The problem occurred between Dum Dum and Belgachhia stations around 8:30 a.m., according to officials. ...
Bangalore Metro Unveils Increased Yellow Line Train Frequency to Every 15 Minutes Starting November 1
As a Rajyotsava Day gift, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will increase the frequency of Namma Metro trains on the Yellow Line from November 1. Trains will now run every 15 minutes during peak hours instead of every 19 ...
Maha Metro Survey Reveals 30% of Pune Commuters Rely on Feeder Services for Last-Mile Connectivity
A recent survey by Maha Metro found that nearly 30% of metro commuters in Pune use feeder services like PMPML buses and autorickshaws to reach or leave metro stations. However, regular passengers feel that these services could become much more popular ...
Metro Network Surges in Popularity During Diwali with 1.5 Lakh Passengers Daily in Nagpur
During October, as Nagpur celebrated Diwali, the city's Metro network became a top choice for shoppers heading to busy market areas. The Sitabuldi Metro Station recorded nearly 1.5 lakh passengers between 4 pm and 10 pm throughout the month, while Chitar ...
Namma Metro's Purple Line Faces Major Disruption: Technical Glitch Delays Services for Nearly Two Hours
Commuters on Namma Metro's Purple Line faced a difficult Thursday morning after a technical glitch disrupted train services for nearly two hours. The problem began around 9:15 a.m. when a train travelling from Vijayanagar to Hosahalli suddenly stopped midway due to ...
Bengaluru Metro Unveils Fifth Train on Yellow Line to Enhance Commuter Experience on November 1
On November 1, marking the 70th Karnataka Rajyotsava, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will introduce its fifth train on the Yellow Line of Namma Metro. This move aims to reduce overcrowding and make travel smoother for daily commuters. {image-bangaloremetro600-1761909607.jpeg ...
Delhi Metro Unveils 40 Extra Train Trips Daily to Combat Pollution and Enhance Commuter Convenience
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that it will run 40 extra train trips every weekday across Delhi-NCR as part of Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This step is being taken to encourage more people ...
Bengaluru's Namma Metro Yellow Line Unveils Fifth Train on November 1 to Cut Wait Times
Commuters in Bengaluru have a reason to celebrate: the Namma Metro Yellow Line is adding a fifth train from November 1, aimed at reducing wait times and easing traffic in South Bengaluru. Currently, the Yellow Line (which runs between RV Road ...
Delhi Metro Unveils Calorie Counter Signs to Encourage Fitness Among Commuters
Public transport continues to be a popular choice in Delhi, even for people who own cars. Many commuters find that using buses, autos, or the metro adds healthy physical activity to their daily routine. Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Metro Introduced Calorie ...
Kolkata Metro Unveils Upgraded Mobile App to Enhance Commuter Experience and Digital Travel
Kolkata Metro, India's oldest and one of its most iconic metro systems, has launched an upgraded version of its mobile app, "Aamar Kolkata Metro." According to a press release from the Ministry of Railways, this new version aims to make metro ...
Delhi Metro Unveils Plans to Extend Platforms at 32 Stations for Smoother Commuting
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced plans to extend platforms at 32 metro stations to reduce rush-hour crowding and make travel smoother for commuters. The stations that will have longer platforms include Noida Sector-15, 16, 18, Golf Course, and ...