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Over 2,600 Karnataka Real Estate Projects Delayed, Rs 6 Bn Refunds Owed

More than 2,600 real estate projects across Karnataka have missed their scheduled completion deadlines, with many now facing indefinite delays. Bengaluru is the worst-affected city, accounting for 1,301 stalled developments. Additionally, 1,007 projects have applied for deadline extensions, which are currently under review, according to data from the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA).KRERA has issued a public notice warning that registration periods for several projects have expired and remain unrenewed, cautioning buyers that dealing with these projects carries risks.Experts ..

DFCCIL Aims To Boost Goods Train Speeds To Increase Freight Traffic

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is focusing on increasing the average speed of goods trains to maximise the utilisation of its corridors and enhance freight traffic volumes.Currently, the average speed of freight trains stands at 35 to 40 kmph, limited by speed restrictions and detentions. Railway authorities are targeting an increase to 40-45 kmph to allow more trains to operate efficiently.A single-line track under the Ambala unit, covering nearly 400 km, has a capacity to run 60 trains daily. However, it has been handling around 50 trains, with a signifi..

Kerala To Get Third And Fourth Railway Lines Along Existing Tracks

Kerala is set to accelerate railway development with plans for third and fourth railway lines running parallel to the existing double tracks. This announcement came after a meeting between Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday.Posting on X, the Union Minister stated that the ministry is working on the third and fourth lines spanning North to South Kerala to facilitate smoother movement of both passengers and freight by rail.The meeting also covered the construction of new Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) and Under Bridges (RUBs) to improve inf..