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Chennai Metro Completes Tunnel from Panagal Park to Kodambakkam

After 14 months of underground excavation, CMRL’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Peacock’ emerged at Kodambakkam on July 23, 2025, completing a critical two-kilometre stretch of Corridor 4 under Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail project. The tunnel connects Panagal Park to Kodambakkam and will eventually form part of the underground section extending from Kodambakkam to the Light House via T. Nagar.Launched in May 2024 from Panagal Park, TBM Peacock navigated complex terrain, boring beneath the Usman Road flyover, Kodambakkam flyover, and the Kodambakkam Suburban Railway Station before em..

AP to Float Tenders for Vizag and Vijayawada Metro Projects

The Andhra Pradesh government will invite tenders for the metro rail projects in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, marking a significant step forward in enhancing urban mobility in the state.Tenders will initially be invited for 40 per cent of the total project cost, which is estimated at Rs 216.16 billion—Rs 114.98 billion for Visakhapatnam and Rs 101.18 billion for Vijayawada. Both projects will be developed under a 50:50 cost-sharing model between the Central and State governments.For funding support, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) will contribute Rs 41.01..

Centre Approves Aqua Line Extension to Bodaki

In a significant development for urban transport in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Central government has approved the extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line from Depot Station to the upcoming Multimodal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Bodaki. The project is expected to be completed within three years.The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the extension was earlier cleared by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet. With the Centre’s approval, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is set to commence construction activities.The proposed 2.6-km stretch will include three stations—Depot Station (existing)..