Full trial run for Odisha's 2 Vande Bharat Express underway

RITES to Assess Safety of Vande Bharat Trains

RITES, a leading engineering consultancy firm, has been assigned the responsibility of conducting a comprehensive safety assessment of the Vande Bharat trains. This initiative aims to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability for passengers travelling on these advanced and high-speed trains operated by the Indian Railways.

The decision to entrust RITES with the safety evaluation of Vande Bharat trains underscores the importance of prioritising passenger safety and operational excellence in India's railway network. As a trusted authority in engineering and technical servic..

Indian Railways' 100-Day Plan: Super App, Vande Bharat Trains, and More

Indian Railways has announced an ambitious 100-day plan post-elections 2024, focusing on a slew of passenger-friendly measures and infrastructure development projects. According to government officials, the plan includes the introduction of a 24-hour ticket refund scheme, the launch of a comprehensive 'super App' for railway facilities, and the rollout of three economic corridors.

Under the new ticket refund scheme, passengers can expect refunds within 24 hours, a significant improvement over the current process which takes up to one week. The upcoming 'super App' will provide a one-sto..

India Begins Construction on Home-built Bullet Train

India has commenced the construction of a domestically manufactured bullet train that is set to surpass speeds of 250 kilometers per hour (kmph) outspacing all existing trains within the Indian Railways network.

It is being built on the Vande Bharat platform that can already clock a maximum speed of 220 kmph.

The designs for this groundbreaking initiative are being crafted at the Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory (ICF) situated in Chennai.

Globally, high-speed trains are categorized as those that operate at speeds exceeding 250 kmph, exemplified by renowned models l..

Noida Metro Construction to Accelerate

The Noida-Greater Noida Metro corridor construction is set to accelerate following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This significant project, previously stalled due to the code of conduct, is poised for rapid progress. The Greater Noida West Metro project will feature a 9.15 km elevated track, encompassing five stations. A remarkable four-storey metro station, the first in India, will be constructed in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The project has a substantial budget allocation of Rs 1,100 crore, with the aim of completion by the end of 2024.

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) is spearheadin..

Bengaluru Metro Expansion

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to significantly enhance the city's metro network by adding 16 new interchange stations. This expansion, part of Phases 2 and 3 of the Namma Metro project, aims to provide seamless connectivity across various metro lines, encouraging greater use of public transport.

Currently, the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station at Majestic is Bengaluru?s only interchange, connecting the Purple and Green lines. It handles approximately 50,000 daily commuters. The introduction of new interchange stations at strategic locations will distribute passeng..