

Telangana Government Offers L&T Two Options for Hyderabad Metro Phase-1
The Telangana government has proposed two solutions to L&T to resolve issues over integrating Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 with the existing network, following L&T’s objections.The state has valued L&T’s Phase-1 equity at Rs 150 billion and offered two options: either put its stake up for sale in the open market, with the government ready to match the highest private bid, or transfer its Rs 130 billion loan to the state, which would pay the remaining Rs 2,000 crore. The proposal was forwarded to the Centre, which requested an MoU with L&T for network integration. L&T, citing..

Yellow Line Metro to Add Fifth Train by Mid-October
Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra stretch) will add a fifth six-coach train by mid-October, reducing waiting times from 19 minutes to 15 minutes and easing peak-hour congestion for commuters.The new train, manufactured by Titagarh Rail Systems, has been dispatched and will be handed over to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) by the end of the month. Following inspections and trial runs at Hebbagodi depot, it is expected to begin commercial operations in mid-October. Currently, four trains operate on the 19.15 km corridor. Services began on August 11 with three trains..

TGSRTC Becomes India’s First Public Transport Body to Integrate AI
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has become the first public transport organisation in India to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its operations, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve commuter services, and promote employee welfare.TGSRTC has partnered with Hansa Equity Partners LLP to implement AI solutions across all depots. Key initiatives include AI-based employee health monitoring, automated demand-driven bus scheduling, and performance tracking to streamline operations.Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed the project on Wednesday at Dr..