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Ahmedabad Metro to Link City with Airport via New Extension

The government has approved the extension of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2A, a strategic 6.03-kilometre link from Koteshwar to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. This development aims to enhance connectivity between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, easing traffic congestion and offering a sustainable transit alternative for air passengers and airport staff.The metro extension forms part of the city’s broader efforts to modernise urban mobility and strengthen public transport. By integrating the metro directly with the airport, the project is expected to offer eco-friendly and efficient trav..

Mandaveli Bus Depot to Become Rs 1.5 Bn Transit Hub

The Mandaveli Bus Depot in Chennai is set for a major transformation into a modern multimodal transit hub, with a redevelopment cost of Rs 1.51 billion. The upgraded facility will integrate metro connectivity, bus services, retail zones, and office spaces into a single complex, boosting commuter convenience and land use efficiency.Part of Corridor 3 of the Chennai Metro Phase II expansion, the project will incorporate entry and exit points for the upcoming underground Mandaveli Metro station within the footprint of the existing depot. The design aims to streamline transit flows by including de..

Land Encroachment Delays Kolkata Metro Power Substation

The Kolkata Metro Railway on Tuesday confirmed that the commissioning of a vital power substation near the Masterda Surya Sen station in Bansdroni is being delayed due to encroachment of railway land. The substation is essential to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply for the North–South corridor of the city’s metro network.Metro Railway General Manager P Uday Kumar Reddy, accompanied by senior officials, inspected the station and adjoining areas to assess the ongoing issue. A Metro Railway spokesperson stated that the railway land outside gate number 2 of the station has been illega..