
Mumbai Metro Line 11 Approved, Extending Corridor to Gateway

Southern Railway Plans Fourth Line on Tambaram–Chengalpattu
Southern Railway has completed the final location survey (FLS) for a proposed fourth railway line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu, spanning 31 km and designed for speeds of up to 160 kmph — the first in the region to surpass the typical 110 kmph standard.The project aims to relieve capacity constraints on the existing network, where rising commuter demand has prevented the addition of new suburban services. With many commuters turning to private vehicles, traffic congestion has intensified along GST Road. The new line will allow separate tracks for suburban and express trains, improving ef..

India Takes Flight with Indigenous Ethanol-to-SAF Technology
India’s aviation sector is poised for a green transformation with the launch of NG SAF, an indigenous ethanol-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology developed by GPS Renewables in collaboration with CSIR-NCL. The breakthrough uses a patented catalyst to convert ethanol into aviation-grade fuel through a one-step oligomerization process — a feat that has remained elusive at commercial scale until now. Gomatam Ravi, CTO, GPS Renewables, said, “We are thrilled to partner with CSIR-NCL to build an indigenous and breakthrough SAF technology that can position India as a leader in S..

MRVC Explores Underground Rail Corridors in South Mumbai
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd (MRVC), in collaboration with Central and Western Railways, has initiated a feasibility study to examine the underground conversion of key suburban rail corridors in South Mumbai. The project aims to modernise ageing surface-level lines, decongest the city, unlock valuable railway land, and improve integration between local trains and other transport networks.Under Western Railway, MRVC has proposed converting the Churchgate–Mumbai Central corridor, a 5 km stretch, into an underground route that would resurface near Mumbai Central. On the Central Rail..