Eighteen railway stations across Gujarat have been modernised with a Rs 1.64 billion investment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, benefiting over 200,000 daily passengers and 1,150 trains. The upgrades span the Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar divisions, with enhancements such as dual entry points, wide foot overbridges with lifts, landscaped green zones, and new buildings housing booking offices and concourses. Stations like Derol and Samakhiali received significant investments, incorporating traditional art and improved amenities. Tourist stations, including Mahuva, Palitana, Dakor, and Karamsad, were upgraded with heritage-inspired designs, while industrial hubs like Hapa, Kanalus, Mithapur, Okha, and Rajula saw infrastructural improvements. These developments aim to enhance passenger experience and preserve cultural heritage.Contact: Government of GujaratWebsite: https://gad.gujarat.gov.in/ Tel: 079 23250313Delhi-Meerut RRTS Nears Completion for June LaunchThe Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), branded as Namo Bharat, is nearing full completion and is expected to be almost fully operational by June 2025. The 82-kilometre corridor, developed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), aims to reduce travel time between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Meerut to just 45 minutes. Currently, a 55-kilometre stretch with 11 stations is operational, while work on the remaining 27 kilometres is progressing rapidly. The corridor has already served over 10 million passengers since its partial launch in October 2023.Contact: National Capital Region Transport Corporation Website: https://ncrtc.in/Tel: 011 2466 6700Email: contactus@ncrtc.in(Courtesy: By Ravi Dwivedi - Own work) Southern Railway Accelerates Thiruvananthapuram Station UpgradesSouthern Railway is accelerating infrastructure upgrades across Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency. Key developments include transforming Thiruvananthapuram North into a terminal station with new facilities, lifts, and shelters, expected to complete by next month. Neyyattinkara station's redevelopment is progressing swiftly, aiming for completion by August 2025. Thiruvananthapuram Central is undergoing significant upgrades, including a new passenger concourse, slated for completion within two years. Additional improvements at Kazhakkoottam, Pettah, Balaramapuram, Amaravila, Dhanuvachapuram, and Parassala stations aim to alleviate congestion and enhance connectivity, particularly in anticipation of increased traffic from the upcoming Vizhinjam port.Contact: Southern RailwayWebsite:  https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/Email: gm@sr.railnet.gov.inPune Railway Station Yard Remodelling FinalisedThe blueprint for Pune Railway Station's yard remodelling has been finalised, with major construction set to commence between February and March 2026. The project includes adding two new platforms and extending four existing ones to accommodate longer trains. To minimize disruption, Hadapsar and Khadki stations will serve as alternative terminals during construction. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and passenger convenience at this key transit hub.Contact: Pune Municipal CorporationWebsite: https://www.pmc.gov.in/Tel: 18001030222Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Achieves 300 km Viaduct MilestoneIndia's first bullet train project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of 300 km of viaducts out of the total 508 km route. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) reported that 257.4 km were constructed using the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), which accelerates construction by enabling the erection of full-span girders up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. Additionally, 37.8 km were built using the Span-by-Span (SBS) method. The project also includes the construction of 14 river bridges, steel and prestressed concrete bridges, and station structures. With substantial progress in pier construction, foundations, and girder casting, the project is on track for partial operations in Gujarat by 2028, aiming to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to under three hours.Contact: National High-Speed Rail Corporation LimitedWebsite: https://www.nhsrcl.in/Tel: 011-26700000