Banashankari Skywalk Project Finally Set to Improve Commuter Access
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has initiated the long-delayed Banashankari skywalk project, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity at the busy South Bengaluru junction. A tender has been floated for the project, with an estimated cost between Rs 500 million and Rs 550 million.The skywalk will link Banashankari Metro Station, the TTMC bus terminal, and the Banashankari Temple, easing congestion at one of South Bengaluru’s most crowded intersections. A contractor will be selected through the tendering process, with construction to be completed within 15 mo..
Electric Bus Supply to BEST Lags with 536 Delivered in Three Years
The delivery of electric buses to Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) has significantly lagged, with only 536 buses supplied over three years out of 2,100 ordered. Under a May 2022 contract, EveyTrans, a subsidiary of Olectra Greentech, was to complete delivery by May 2023.Olectra Greentech attributed the delays to disruptions in the supply of battery-fitted chassis from its technology partner, BYD. BEST has now stated that the remaining buses are proposed to be delivered by August 2025.The shortage of buses has caused longer waiting times and overcrowding. BEST’..
NRB Bearings Approves Rs 2 Bn Expansion to Support European OEMs
NRB Bearings Limited has approved a Rs 2 billion capacity expansion plan to support its growing pipeline of lifetime nominated business worth Rs 6 billion from leading European Tier one customers. This expansion will serve BMW, Stellantis, and Renault across their next-generation platforms, covering electric vehicles, hybrids, and internal combustion engine models.The company, nominated by Magna and other European customers, has co-developed advanced bearing solutions for these future platforms. To meet rising demand, NRB will invest over the next two years in expanding manufacturing capacitie..
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