

Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 May Affect Over 11,000 Trees
Bengaluru Metro’s Phase-3 expansion may impact over 11,000 trees along its proposed corridors, with some to be cut and others relocated. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has yet to finalise the alignment and is holding three days of public consultations to hear citizens' suggestions and concerns.Phase-3 includes two new elevated corridors: one from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (32.1 km), and another from Hosahalli to Kadabagere (12.5 km).While many residents support the Metro for its long-term benefits in easing traffic and reducing pollution, others are urging BMRCL t..

RVNL Completes Survey for Purple Line Extension
In a significant development for Kolkata’s commuters, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has completed the survey for a 1.6-kilometre extension of the Purple Line from Esplanade to Eden Gardens. This extension, following clearance from the Raj Bhavan, marks a crucial step in expanding the city’s metro connectivity.The proposed route will pass along the edge of the Raj Bhavan lawns before reaching the planned fifth underground station at Eden Gardens. Though Governor’s approval is not usually required, it was sought in this instance due to the sensitive nature of the location.An RVNL enginee..

BEST Proposes Rs 270 Billion Unified Bus Plan for MMR
To reform the disjointed public transport system in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has proposed leading the creation of a unified and integrated bus network, The Free Press Journal reported.The initiative was presented by BEST General Manager SVR Srinivas during a recent meeting of the newly formed transport task force. Addressing concerns about BEST’s capacity to lead such a large-scale effort, Srinivas stated that through route optimisation and improved operational efficiency, BEST is capable of spearheading the integ..