Kolkata Metro's New Garia-Airport Corridor Stalled Due to Police Crossfire

Kolkata Metro Set to Launch Airport Line by Year-End

Kolkata Metro is gearing up to introduce a new airport line by the year's end, aiming to significantly improve city-wide transportation. This new line, an extension of the existing metro network, promises enhanced connectivity for commuters travelling to and from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

The upcoming airport metro line is part of Kolkata Metro's efforts to expand its reach and cater to the growing transportation needs of the city. Once operational, it is expected to ease traffic congestion and provide a faster, more reliable alternative for air travellers and da..

Jaishankar: Chabahar Port benefits region despite US warning

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar remarked that the Chabahar port would benefit the entire region, emphasising the need to avoid a narrow perspective, in response to the US warning about potential sanctions for countries engaging in business with Iran. He mentioned during a program in Kolkata that historically, the US has acknowledged the broader significance of the Chabahar port.

India entered into a 10-year contract to manage the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, aiming to enhance trade with Central Asia.

Jaishankar elaborated on India's longstanding relationship with ..

Railway Board DG surveys Kolkata Metro stretches

The Director General (Safety) of Railway Board, Braj Mohan Agrawal, conducted an inspection of the Esplanade-Howrah Maidan stretch of the Green Line and the Esplanade to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar stretch of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro. This was done as part of passenger safety surveillance measures.

Prior to the inspection, Agrawal held a high-level meeting with all principal heads of departments of Metro Railway, in the presence of General Manager P Uday Kumar Reddy, to evaluate various safety measures, according to a statement by Metro Railway.

Apart from the inspection, he ..

Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..