PM to Inaugurate Indore Metro Phase 1 and Datia Satna Airports on May 31

Kochi Metro Holds Talks with BPCL to Restore Greenery on Medians

Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL), facing increasing criticism for not maintaining the green spaces along the medians in the metro corridor, has initiated discussions with Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and the Ernakulam District Horticulture Society to revive the project.Sources reveal that KMRL is also making fresh efforts to find sponsors to care for and maintain the gardens located between the metro pillars. Previously, several sponsors had withdrawn, which led to the neglect of these green areas.There are 989 medians along the 28-km Kochi Metro stretch. Of these, 465 are under the National Hig..

Rajasthan CM Approves DPR for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 Expansion

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma approved the detailed project report (DPR) of Jaipur Metro Phase-2 and forwarded it to the Central Government.The construction work for the project is set to begin once the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs grants approval to the DPR.Phase 2 of Jaipur Metro had been announced in the state budget for 2025-26.The project, covering a 42.80-km stretch from Todi Mode to Prahladpura, will be implemented by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation—a newly formed 50:50 joint venture between the state and Central governments. The corporation will be res..

Mumbai Underground Metro Sees Passenger Surge in 10 Days of Phase 2

Following the commencement of the second phase of Mumbai's first underground Metro Line 3, running from Cuffe Parade to Aarey, there has been a steady increase in passenger numbers. Within the first ten days of operation, 4.7 lakh passengers traveled on this metro line, averaging 47,053 commuters daily. An increase in ridership is projected in the coming days.The second phase of Metro Line 3, covering the stretch from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk, was inaugurated on May 9, with passenger services starting on May 10. This 9.77 km segment includes six operational stations and..