30 Nov 2025

CMRL is planning to introduce 28 six-car trains by 2028 to increase capacity on its main corridors. These trains will carry up to 1,800 passengers, reducing waiting times and easing peak-hour congestion. Current monthly ridership exceeds one crore, with further growth expected due to Phase I extensions and Phase II development. Stations are prepared for longer trains, with upgrades like platform screen doors planned. The trains will be built domestically and equipped with technology for future driverless operation, addressing both immediate and long-term commuter needs.Read more

29 Nov 2025

The Gorakhpur-Pilibhit Express has now been extended to Izzatnagar in Bareilly, strengthening rail connectivity across eastern and northern Uttar Pradesh. The extension was launched virtually by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw along with Minister of State Jitin Prasada. Officials said the new link will support commuters, farmers, students, and traders across the Terai region. The service, which earlier operated only up to Pilibhit, will now run on a longer route but will discontinue its earlier stretch between Daliganj Junction and Lucknow Junction. The move aligns with ongoing railway upgrades across the state.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Kolkata Metro has announced extended weekday operations on the Purple Line, increasing services from 80 to 84 and expanding operating hours from 6.40 am to 9.26 pm. The first train will depart Joka at 6.40 am and Majherhat at 7.03 am, with the last trains leaving at 9.05 pm and 9.26 pm respectively. Officials said the earlier start and later close will benefit commuters using Eastern Railway's Majherhat station by improving interchange options. Weekend timings remain unchanged, with services running only on Saturdays. The 7.75-km Joka-Majherhat stretch will eventually connect to Esplanade, where the Purple Line will integrate with the Blue and Green lines to enhance central Kolkata's connectivity.Read more

29 Nov 2025

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has deployed 82 anti-smog guns across its construction sites as part of its dust-control measures. The agency has also made these machines mandatory in all civil contractor agreements. This development came in the same period when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi issued fines worth INR 3.8 lakh over alleged violations on a stretch near Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, which DMRC contested, stating that only a small section of that road falls under its work. The initiative aligns with Delhi's updated rules for anti-smog systems at large commercial buildings.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Bihar Chief Shri Minister Nitish Kumar reviewed the Danapur-Bihta elevated corridor and the Sherpur-Dighwara Ganga bridge this week and asked officials to speed up the remaining work. Authorities briefed him that construction on both projects is progressing without major hurdles. The Danapur-Bihta corridor is planned to improve access between Patna, NH-922, Koilwar bridge and the upcoming Bihta International Airport. The Sherpur-Dighwara bridge will link with JP Ganga Path, offering a smoother route towards Chhapra, Siwan, Gopalganj and Hajipur, helping reduce traffic inside Patna.Read more

29 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is developing a new rating mechanism to evaluate contractor performance across National Highways projects. A concept note proposes classifying contracts into three value tiers-from INR 100-300 crore, INR 300-1,000 crore, and above INR 1,000 crore-with ratings conducted annually. EPC and HAM projects will be assessed together, while BOT projects will be rated separately due to differing risk structures. Joint venture partners with over 26% stake will share the project's rating, and contractors involved in multiple projects will receive consolidated scores. MoRTH has invited feedback within 21 days, continuing its push for greater transparency, digital oversight and accountability in highway development.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has drawn up a proposal for a 3 km network of underground pedestrian tunnels to improve connectivity at the Science Centre (Worli) and BKC stations of Metro Line 3. The plan includes a 1.4 km tunnel linking BKC station with the upcoming bullet train terminal, and two tunnels at Worli measuring 1.1 km and 500 m. Each tunnel will be around 5 metres wide and will include escalators and elevators. The INR 250 crore project will be funded by MMRC and BMC, supported by TOD incentives, and is targeted for completion by 2029-30.Read more

29 Nov 2025

Work on the 3.2-km, four-lane elevated corridor between Teynampet and Saidapet is visibly picking up pace. With 40 of 91 piers in place, the highways department has started installing steel spans (ranging from 11 m to 30 m) brought in from Mumbai and Gujarat. Of the 91 pillars, 69 are being built over the underground metro corridor, which helps speed up the foundation work. However, delays persist near Nandanam and Teynampet due to high-voltage power-line relocation and soil-stabilisation issues. Earlier optimism for a public opening before Pongal has given way to a revised target of end-March.Read more

28 Nov 2025

Union Road Transport Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed progress on the 1,350-km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway during a visit to Surat, stressing efforts to expedite completion of the country's largest highway project. The expressway will cut travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to about 12 hours from the current 24. Major stretches in Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are already operational, with work in Gujarat and Maharashtra advancing steadily. Gadkari said minor technical issues were being resolved and quality checks, green cover development and engineering upgrades were ongoing. He highlighted future plans for electric trucks and buses on the corridor, which is expected to boost exports, tourism and connectivity across five states.Read more

28 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has approved the detailed project report and phase I implementation plan for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, a large regional connectivity project valued at INR 58,755 crore. The plan covers a 24.35 km sea bridge and 30.77 km of connecting roads, forming a 55.12 km corridor. The state will extend INR 11,116.27 crore as non-interest support, while the remaining funds will be raised by MMRDA and external borrowings. The proposal follows earlier revisions that had significantly reduced the project's earlier estimated cost.Read more