Kanpur Metro Boosts Accessibility With New Lifts and Escalators

30 Jul 2025 CW Team

The third and final phase of the Kanpur Metro’s Corridor-1 aims to extend the line from Kanpur Central to Naubasta, covering seven stations: Jhakarkati, Transport Nagar, Baradevi, Kidwai Nagar, Basant Vihar, Baudh Nagar, and Naubasta.

To improve accessibility, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) is rapidly installing 23 escalators and 26 lifts at these stations. Underground stations like Jhakarkati and Transport Nagar will each have three lifts and four escalators, while the elevated stations will feature four lifts and three escalators each.

All equipment is indigenously manufactured in Chennai under the 'Make in India' initiative, ensuring quality, supply chain efficiency, and local economic growth. The systems are eco-friendly—lifts feature regenerative braking for energy conservation, and smart escalators switch off when idle to reduce power usage.

Load testing is underway to ensure safety and performance. Each escalator is equipped with three emergency stop buttons, while automatic announcements will remind commuters to hold handrails—reinforcing passenger safety.

This infrastructure upgrade supports Kanpur Metro’s commitment to sustainable development and universal accessibility, setting a benchmark for future urban transit systems in India.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Apr 2026

InsideFPV Delivers ₹10 Crore Kamikaze Drone Order Under MoD’s EPR Route

InsideFPV, a Surat-based drone technology manufacturer, has successfully executed a ₹10 crore defence contract to supply indigenous kamikaze drones under the Ministry of Defence’s Emergency Procurement Route (EPR). The company completed the delivery of hundreds of FPV kamikaze drone platforms within a rapid two-month timeframe, highlighting its ability to meet urgent military procurement timelines.The supply orders were fulfilled under the emergency procurement mechanism, which is aimed at fast-tracking acquisitions for immediate operational needs. InsideFPV’s quick execution reflects it..

Vedanta Resources Secures Fitch Upgrade to ‘BB-’, Best Rating Since 2015

Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL), a global player in metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology, has received a credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, marking its strongest bond rating in over a decade.Fitch has raised Vedanta Resources’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’ from ‘B+’, while maintaining a Stable Outlook. The agency also upgraded VRL’s senior unsecured rating, along with the ratings of US dollar-denominated bonds issued by Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc and guaranteed by VRL, to ‘BB-’.The upgrade represents Vedan..

NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter Launched

The NAREDCO NextGen NCR Chapter was recently launched at Excelerate 2026 in Mumbai, marking a key step towards integrating emerging real estate leaders from the National Capital Region with the national platform. The initiative aims to promote sustainable and responsible urban development through collaboration and knowledge exchange.The event brought together young developers, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bhiwadi, and Meerut. Discussions focused on urban development, finance, sustainability, innovation, and policy, emphasisi..