Joon Realty acquires Jaipur’s Joy City project, rebrands as Adi Bagh
Ashoka Buildcon bags major electrification contract from North Western Railway
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd has been awarded a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) by North Western Railway (Ajmer Division) for a major electrification project. The contract value stands at Rs 5393.5 million. The scope covers the upgrade of the traction system for 660.81 route-kilometres from 1×25 kV to 2×25 kV, along with required overhead equipment modifications. Strategic SignificanceThe project aligns with Indian Railways’ broader modernisation and electrification drive, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce dependence on diesel traction.Upgrading to a 2×25 kV system permits higher speed an..
Indian Railways to Build Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 Cities
Indian Railways is preparing to develop Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 major cities as part of its plan to ease congestion and expand train-handling capacity. The initiative aims to ensure smoother operations during peak travel periods, including festival seasons and the high-demand summer and winter months. According to reports, the cities identified include significant railway hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, all of which experience heavy volumes of incoming and outgoing trains. Construction of one such terminal is already in progress in Ahmedabad, where around 45..
