Thiruvananthapuram Station: Airport-like RVNL Renovation
Thiruvananthapuram's First Cycle Track Nearing Completion
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is set to unveil its maiden cycle track, scheduled to be completed by next month. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the city's efforts to promote sustainable transportation and enhance cycling infrastructure.
The cycle track project aims to provide residents with a safe and dedicated space for cycling, encouraging more people to adopt cycling as a mode of transport for short-distance commuting and recreation. With concerns over pollution and traffic congestion rising, the introduction of cycle tracks is expected to promote e..
SCTL hastens multi-level car park projects
The Smart City Thiruvananthapuram (SCTL), the implementing agency of smart city projects in the capital, announced that the College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET) had been tasked with conducting soil testing at the medical college site as part of constructing the proposed multi-level car parking (MLCP) facility. CET was also assigned to assess the strength of the already built pile at Putharikandam Ground, where another MLCP was planned.
It was informed that the construction of the two MLCPs was scheduled to commence in the last week of May. RRTL, the contractor for the MLCPs..
Kerala's Capital to Witness Metro Revolution
Kerala, famed for its serene backwaters and lush greenery, is set to embark on a transformative journey in urban transportation. The much-anticipated metro rail project in the state's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, promises to redefine commuting experiences for millions. With an estimated cost of Rs 11,600 crore, the metro project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce pollution, and enhance connectivity across the city.
Scheduled for the release of its final Detailed Project Report (DPR) in June, the metro initiative has garnered significant attention for its potential to revoluti..
Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi
The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.
Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.
A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.
The National Highway Aut..
Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost
Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.
The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..