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19 Jan 2026
Indian Railways has introduced nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains to expand affordable long-distance rail connectivity across the country. The services will originate from West Bengal and Assam and connect multiple states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Designed as non-air-conditioned, budget-friendly trains, Amrit Bharat Express offers improved seating, better toilets and modern safety features while keeping fares low. Key routes such as Kamakhya Rohtak and Dibrugarh Lucknow Gomti Nagar aim to link major urban and regional centres. The new trains are expected to ease pressure on existing services, improve travel access for cost-conscious passengers and support Indian Railways goal of inclusive and reliable long-distance travel.Read more
19 Jan 2026
CapitaLand India Trust has finalized a second long-term lease agreement for Tower 2 of its CapitaLand DC Navi Mumbai data centre in Airoli. The move strengthens the trust's portfolio in India's growing data centre market and highlights rising demand for secure and scalable digital infrastructure. Tower 2, part of a larger campus designed for enterprises and cloud providers, follows previous leasing successes, reflecting tenant confidence in CapitaLand's offerings. The campus's strategic location ensures high connectivity and accessibility for businesses.Read more
19 Jan 2026
Bihar has mandated the use of geo-spatial analytics for infrastructure projects costing INR 50 crore and above to improve planning efficiency and reduce delays. The decision, taken at a review of the Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre (BIRSAC) led by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, requires departments to integrate geo-spatial inputs into Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) before financial approvals. Departments will pay 0.25 per cent of the project cost for BIRSAC services. A digital tool, developed with BISAG-N, will further support planning, alignment, and monitoring of projects.Read more
19 Jan 2026
Bhubaneswar is set to modernize its traffic signal infrastructure as part of a major push to improve urban mobility and reduce congestion in the rapidly expanding city. The proposal, spearheaded by the municipal corporation in coordination with the traffic police, calls for the installation of adaptive traffic signal systems, upgraded controllers, and real-time monitoring capabilities at key intersections. The move aims to reduce travel times, improve road safety and better manage peak-hour traffic flows through intelligent signal timing adjustments based on live conditions. The project also includes enhanced pedestrian facilities, upgraded signage, and integration with the city's broader transport management systems. By adopting next-generation traffic signal technology, Bhubaneswar expects to support sustainable urban transport and create smoother, safer commutes for residents.Read more
19 Jan 2026
The Ministry of Civil Aviation reviewed the ongoing Phase II expansion of Chennai International Airport's T2 terminal, urging officials to address delays and ensure timely completion. The New Integrated Terminal Building, covering 86,135 sqm, aims to increase passenger handling capacity to 35 million annually and enhance passenger movement and accessibility. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha instructed the Airports Authority of India (AAI), contractor L&T, and the project management team to meet immediately and resolve pending issues. The expansion builds on earlier upgrades, supporting growing domestic and international traffic in the region.Read more
18 Jan 2026
The Tambaram railway station in Chennai is poised for an ambitious INR 890-crore redevelopment aimed at transforming it into a modern transit hub capable of handling significantly higher passenger volumes and enhanced services. The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) is preparing to float tenders under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with project completion expected within three years. Key aspects of the revamp include increasing the station's peak-hour handling capacity from around 13,500 to 28,750 passengers, adding three new platforms, expanding tracks from 12 to 16, and constructing a direct-access platform from the east entrance to reduce reliance on foot overbridges. Additional improvements will include a new concourse, more foot overbridges, and upgraded station facades that align with broader modernization efforts in the Southern Railway zone.Read more
18 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath has ordered a comprehensive review and removal of bottlenecks hindering road construction across the state, underscoring the government's focus on improving connectivity and accelerating infrastructure delivery. During the review, he instructed the chief secretary to convene regular meetings with senior officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department to monitor progress and resolve project delays. District magistrates have been tasked with weekly reviews of land acquisition and other local challenges, with an emphasis on direct engagement with affected landowners without involving intermediaries. The move is part of broader efforts to ensure smoother execution of widening and strengthening works on key road networks, improve accessibility, and bolster economic development through enhanced mobility.Read more
18 Jan 2026
Southern Railway is set to revamp the retiring rooms and dormitories at MGR Chennai Central station with a star-hotel-style makeover aimed at offering passengers a more comfortable short-stay experience. The station's existing facilities including nine air-conditioned rooms, a 23-bed male dormitory and a five-bed female dormitory at the concourse level will be modernised, and unused space will be developed to enhance premium stay options. The project will be executed under a renovate, operate, maintain, and transfer (ROMT) model, with management outsourced to a hospitality-experienced agency through an open tender. The upgraded facilities are intended to meet contemporary comfort standards for travellers arriving early, departing late, or in transit, while retaining convenient access to commercial amenities and platforms.Read more
18 Jan 2026
The Noida International Airport at Jewar is being developed as India's first net-zero airport with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus certification. Designed to minimize energy, water, and waste consumption, it features an 83-acre solar farm generating over 51,900 megawatt-hours, fully electric airside operations, and EV charging in 20% of parking areas. Sustainable water use includes rainwater harvesting ponds, while waste is managed through segregation, recycling, and scientific treatment. A monthly environmental monitoring plan will track air, water, soil, and sewage quality, making the airport a benchmark in sustainable aviation infrastructure.Read more
18 Jan 2026
The Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has proposed a coastal passenger ferry service connecting Mangaluru to Maravanthe in Udupi district, covering around 110 km along the Arabian Sea coast. The plan includes jetties at Old Mangaluru Port, Hejmadi, Malpe, Kota, and Maravanthe, aiming to reduce congestion on NH66 and support regional tourism. With an estimated investment of INR 37.8 crore and a 20 year concession period, the initiative is expected to provide reliable transport for commuters and tourists while complementing Mangaluru's upcoming water metro project and broader coastal development plans.Read more
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18 Jan 2026
India's electric vehicle transition is entering a phase where infrastructure, rather than technology alone, will determine adoption momentum. Residential EV charging is emerging as a critical pillar of this shift, as most vehicles spend a majority of their time parked at home. While public charging networks are essential, they cannot substitute for reliable and convenient home charging, especially in dense urban environments dominated by apartment living. Developers, resident welfare associations and urban planners are increasingly recognising EV charging as a core residential amenity, much like power backup or elevators. From new developments to retrofitting existing housing societies, residential charging infrastructure is set to influence property value, urban planning and everyday mobility choices, shaping how cities adapt to an electric future.Read more
17 Jan 2026
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is preparing for significant international expansion in 2026 following strong performance in 2025. Passenger traffic reached 43.82 million, up from 40.73 million in 2024, while international departures rose from 38 to 51 daily flights, a 28.7 percent increase. The airport added five domestic and five international routes, expanded airline services, and saw cargo volumes grow 5 percent to 520,985 metric tonnes. New cargo terminals and logistics facilities support trade in perishables, pharmaceuticals, electronics, auto parts, and e-commerce. The expansion aims to strengthen Bengaluru's position as a global aviation hub.Read more
17 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh has transformed its governance and infrastructure landscape through PRAGATI, a technology-driven platform that integrates stakeholders, provides real-time monitoring, and ensures timely project execution. Since its inception, the platform has strengthened the Team India approach, improved Centre-state coordination, and shifted governance from file-based to results-oriented management. Under PRAGATI, national projects worth over INR 86 lakh crore and 65 major projects in Uttar Pradesh have been closely tracked, with high resolution rates for inter-agency issues. The platform has enabled faster completion of expressways, rail networks, metro lines, air connectivity, inland waterways, and other key infrastructure initiatives.Read more
17 Jan 2026
The Trichy municipal administration has begun foundation work for a new satellite bus terminus at Thiruverumbur to ease congestion on the Trichy Thanjavur National Highway and improve city connectivity. Spread over one acre, the facility will initially serve city buses and later accommodate mofussil services. It will have organised bus bays, 16 commercial outlets, and a paved area of around 2,430 square metres. The project, funded with INR 6.2 crore, aims to serve five newly added city wards and neighbouring panchayats, strengthening regional transit infrastructure by mid 2027.Read more
17 Jan 2026
Since the Bairabi Sairang railway line began operations last September, more than 22,500 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued at Mizoram's Sairang station. The permits, required for Indian citizens and non-indigenous visitors entering protected areas, were mostly granted to tourists, traders, migrant workers, and professionals. Daily, around 400 permits are processed as two passenger trains arrive at the station. Most visitors come from Assam, Delhi, West Bengal, and southern states. The surge in permits reflects growing use of the new rail link and administrative efforts to manage mobility while maintaining regulatory compliance.Read more
17 Jan 2026
The UAE is set to launch its first national passenger rail network under the Etihad Rail programme later this year, connecting 11 cities and regions across all seven emirates, from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east. Trains will run at speeds up to 200 km/h, offering significant reductions in travel time, including a journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in under an hour. The network features strategically located stations with strong integration to local transport systems, supporting commuters, tourists, and business travel while enhancing national connectivity.Read more
17 Jan 2026
B.R. Goyal Infrastructure Ltd has been awarded a contract worth INR 86.7 crore by the National Highways Authority of India to manage toll fee collection and maintain facilities at two major toll plazas on National Highway 76 in Rajasthan. The project covers the Simliya Fee Plaza at km 409.680 and the Fatehpur Fee Plaza at km 461.290 along the Kota Baran stretch, including upkeep of adjacent toilet blocks. The work will be executed over one year, following a competitive e-tender process, with no promoter or related party interests involved.Read more
16 Jan 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), India's largest container port, is set to be connected to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) by the end of March 2026. The final 102 km JNPT Vaitarna section, forming the last mile, is in advanced stages of completion. This connection will allow freight from JNPT to move directly on dedicated freight routes, reducing reliance on conventional rail, cutting transit time, and easing congestion. Officials have also prepared reports for three more major corridors worth INR 4.5 lakh crore, aiming to strengthen freight infrastructure across the country.Read more
16 Jan 2026
The Chandigarh administration has announced plans to revamp the city's building bylaws to support industrial growth, attract investment and improve ease of doing business. The proposed overhaul aims to realign existing regulations, which largely focus on residential and commercial use, with the needs of industrial and manufacturing activities. Key changes will target faster approvals, clearer land-use planning, and updated norms for floor area, utilities and compliance. Officials said the revisions will reduce delays while maintaining safety, environmental and quality standards. Industry stakeholders have welcomed the move, noting it could unlock opportunities in industrial parks and logistics hubs. The administration plans stakeholder consultations before notifying the revised bylaws in the coming months.Read more
16 Jan 2026
Alaska Airlines has placed its largest aircraft order to date with Boeing, committing to 110 jets and securing options for 35 more. The deal includes 105 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft and five Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, marking a major step in fleet modernisation and international expansion. The order reflects renewed confidence in Boeing's manufacturing controls following earlier safety issues. It also aligns with Alaska's post-merger strategy after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines to strengthen long-haul operations.Read more
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