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Kolkata Metro Nears Airport Connectivity Launch

Kolkata is set to enhance urban mobility with the expected launch of the Noapara-Airport Metro line by July 2025. This new line will connect the city with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, significantly cutting travel time and easing road congestion.The first phase covers a seven-kilometre stretch from Noapara to the Jai Hind Metro Station at the airport, including key stops like Dum Dum Cantonment and Jessore Road. This line forms part of the larger Yellow Line (Line 4) project, which will eventually extend to Barasat, integrating northern suburbs into the metro network.Jai Hi..

Metro Trial Runs to Begin Connecting Andheri and Mira Road

Mumbai Metro Line nine is set to begin trial runs this week, marking a significant step in expanding the city’s metro infrastructure. The energisation of overhead traction wires has been completed, preparing the line for dynamic testing of train movement, signalling, safety, and communications ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.The line stretches 13.581 kilometres, linking Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar with ten stations, combining elevated and underground sections. It serves Mumbai’s densely populated western suburbs, providing vital connectivity between Andheri and Mira Ro..

Minor Rise in Fuel Prices in Kolkata

Residents of Kolkata are experiencing a slight increase in fuel prices, with petrol now priced at Rs 105.41 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.02 per litre, effective from 12 May. This adjustment follows a revision in the basic fuel price by oil marketing companies (OMCs), impacting daily commuters and raising concerns about inflation and sustainable transport options in the city.The price hike amounts to forty paise for petrol and twenty paise for diesel, reflecting periodic evaluations by OMCs based on operational and logistical factors. While such changes are typically minor, they directly influ..