The Indian Railways has introduced Kumbh Mela special trains to manage the increased passenger traffic. Train 07099, a Nanded-Patna special, departs Nanded on February 13th at 11:00 PM and arrives in Patna at 10:30 AM on February 16th. The return train, 07100, departs Patna on February 15th at 3:30 PM... and arrives in Nanded at 4:30 AM on February 18th. Both trains stop at Itarsi Junction and several other stations, including Purna Junction, Basmat, Hingoli Deccan, Washim, Akola Junction, Malkapur, Khandwa Junction, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara, and Danapur. Approximately 40 other Kumbh Mela special trains are also running through Madhya Pradesh, with stops in Bhopal, Ujjain, Ratlam, Ganjbasoda, and Bina.Read More...

Kolkata Metro transported over 18.52 crore passengers until January 2025, a 15.39% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite this, the metro incurred an operating loss of ₹224.68 crore for the period, up from ₹207.90 crore the previous year. To increase revenue, the metro is implementing various... branding initiatives across stations and trains, including advertising, kiosk installations (health check-up, food), and digital display screens in trains. They are also encouraging digital transactions to reduce queues at booking counters. The operating ratio at the end of January 2025 was 236, and digital transactions exceeded 30% last month.Read More...

On February 6, 2025, Nagpur's metro system saw a 47% ridership increase due to a cricket match at VCA Stadium, Jamtha. Four key stations – New Airport, Airport, South Airport, and Khapri – experienced the surge. New Airport station saw the most dramatic increase (242%), rising from 620 to... 2,124 riders. Total ridership at these four stations increased from 5,238 on February 5th to 7,706 on the 6th. Nagpur Metro extended service to 11:30 pm and ran shuttle buses to the stadium from New Airport station. Some passengers mistakenly alighted at Khapri station, causing minor delays. The success highlights the metro's growing popularity and efficiency, especially during high-traffic events.Read More...

MahaMetro proposes a new metro line in Pune connecting Shivajinagar District Court to Yewalewadi via Kondhwa, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion. The route will also include stops at Kondhwa Budruk, Kondhwa Khurd, and Yewalewadi. Additional routes along Hadapsar-Saswad Road and Hadapsar-Loni Kalbhor Road are also approved. The project,... expected to be completed by 2034, is currently in the proposal stage with a detailed project report (DPR) under preparation. Key stakeholders, including MLA Chetan Tupe Patil, former corporator Nanda Lonkar, and MahaMetro Director Atul Gadgil, expressed support for the project, highlighting its importance for Pune's growing transportation needs and urban development.Read More...

A new Pune Metro route is proposed, connecting Civil Court to Yeolewadi via Kondhwa Budruk and Kondhwa Khurd. Additional routes to Hadapsar Saswad Road and Hadapsar Loni Kalbhor are also approved. The project, expected to be completed by 2034, aims to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and boost development... in the Kondhwa area. The decision follows a meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, Pune, where MLA Chetan Tupe highlighted the routes' importance. Former corporator Nanda Lonkar also praised the proposal, emphasizing its contribution to infrastructure and urban growth. The project awaits finalization of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).Read More...

Mumbai's metro network is expanding significantly with the partial launch of lines 2B, 4, 4A, and 9, along with phase 2 of line 3 (Bandra Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli) in March. These lines, totaling 20.3 km, will improve connectivity in Mumbai, Thane, and Mira Road. Line... 2B (Mandale to Diamond Garden initially, extending to DN Nagar) will connect to line 2A and the Central Railway. Line 4 and 4A will connect Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh (10 stations). Line 9 (Dahisar-Kashigaon initially, extending to Bhayandar) will extend line 7. Nineteen stations are nearing completion. Experts emphasize the need for affordable fares and improved last-mile connectivity. Initially, lines 4 and 4A will use inspection pits instead of a depot.Read More...

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will construct three elevated roads in Chennai to alleviate traffic congestion. The first, an 8.1km six-lane elevated road from Maduravoyal to the Chennai Outer Ring Road (CORR) on NH-48, will cost ₹1,476.8 crore. The second phase, a 13.1km six-lane stretch from CORR to... Sriperumbudur, will cost ₹1,808.4 crore and its alignment is pending finalization with the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). A third 18km six-lane elevated corridor from Kilambakkam to Mahindra World City on NH-45 will cost ₹2,950 crore. Additionally, the NHAI will 6 or 8-lane the 67.1 km Chengalpattu-Tindivanam stretch (₹3,853 crore) and 4-lane the 47 km Marakkanam-Puducherry section of ECR (₹1,943 crore).Read More...

Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) has awarded a Rs 41.87 lakh contract to a joint venture between Anarock Property Consultants and Aarvee Associates for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on property development around three Phase 2 stations: Thirumangalam (integrating with MVN Nagar development), Nandanam (near the existing station), and Thousand Lights... (linking Phase 1 and 2). The DPR is expected to be completed by March. The agreement was signed by representatives from CMRL and both consultancy firms.Read More...

Kerala's 2025 budget announced a Kozhikode metro rail system, modeled after Kochi's, with a station near the renovated Kozhikode railway station. Funding will be split 20% state, 20% central, and 60% loans. The project replaces earlier light metro proposals due to central government recommendations and focuses on the West... Hill-Ramanattukara and Beach-Medical College routes. A comprehensive mobility plan for a 210 sq km area encompassing Kozhikode Corporation and surrounding areas is also underway. The Kochi Metro Rail Limited MD highlighted that a regular metro is more cost-effective than a light metro.Read More...

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) conducted two eviction drives on February 7, 2025, to remove unauthorized encroachments on railway property in the Lumding Division. The first, at New Guwahati Complex, involved 44 personnel (20 railway officials, 24 police officers) and resulted in the clearing of 68 unauthorized quarters, bringing the... month's total to 171. Four individuals were arrested for illegally re-entering cleared quarters. The second drive, in Maligaon and Pandu, cleared 10 quarters with the assistance of the RPF and local police. These actions aim to improve safety, maintenance, and prevent criminal activity.Read More...