World's highest rail bridge in Srinagar to be completed in FY25

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..

Mumbai Launches NCMC for Seamless Metro Travel

In a major stride towards seamless and integrated urban mobility, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for Mumbai Metro Line 3 on 10 June 2025. The initiative, led by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRC), has been implemented in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the State Bank of India (SBI).The NCMC, powered by RuPay, enables commuters to travel contact-free across Metro Line 3 stations, covering the stretch between Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk, without queueing at ticket counters. Th..