Metro Rail

Tata AutoComp, Skoda form joint venture to enter rail components business

New co to make rolling stock parts via multi-million euro investment in India

Rapido offers metro ticketing in Delhi, sells 10K tickets per day

Rapido users in Delhi NCR can now book metro tickets via the app through a DMRC and ONDC tie-up, with Rs 25 fixed-fare rides and first ride offers to metro stations

Mumbai's first metro line completes 11 years; served 1.11 bn commuters

Mumbai's first metro corridor, the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar line, has completed 11 years of operations, having transported more than 111 crore commuters since its launch in 2014. In a release issued earlier this week, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) said that of the 12 stations on the 11.8-km corridor, Ghatkopar recorded the highest footfall with 30 crore commuters, followed by Andheri with 23 crore and Saki Naka with 11 crore. The current weekday ridership stands at around 5 lakh, with a peak of 5.47 lakh commuters, it added. The agency said that Metro Line 1, or Metro One, has made more than 12.6 lakh train trips, covering 1.45 crore km while maintaining 99.99 per cent punctuality and 99.96 per cent train availability. The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor, which commenced operations on June 8, 2014, is considered one of the major east-west links in the metropolis. The corridor's integration with other lines Line 2A at DN Nagar, Line 7 at Western Express Highwa

Land, parking to policy: What changes have been recommended for metro rail

The Centre is reportedly considering sweeping legal and policy changes to fast-track projects and improve the usability of metro rails in India

Making PPPs work for metro-rails: Early land acquisition is non-negotiable

Delays in land acquisition, unclear contracts, and weak last-mile links have led to cost overruns and low ridership in PPP metro-rail projects, undermining their efficiency and financial viability

Rajasthan govt's metro train network expansion to be put on track

Rajasthan has also called for conducting a detailed study to connect towns and small cities falling within 45-50 km radius of Jaipur to the metro network

Manohar Lal Khattar opens Delhi Metro's first vertical solar plant

DMRC targets 60 MW solar power plant capacity by end of its Phase-IV projects

India has world's third largest metro network of over 1,000 km: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said India has the world's third-largest metro network spanning over 1,000 km and emphasised that efforts to streamline urban transportation are underway. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, which marked the start of the Budget session, Murmu said that metro projects in Delhi, Pune, Thane and Bengaluru, along with the recently launched Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on the Ahmedabad-Bhuj route, are shaping the cities of a 'Viksit Bharat'. To accelerate the journey towards 'Viksit Bharat', it is essential to make Indian cities future-ready, she said. In this direction, the government is focused on modernising urban amenities and making them energy-efficient. Simultaneously, the foundation is being laid for the development of new cities, she added. "Today, I am extremely pleased to share that India's metro network has crossed the milestone of 1,000 kilometres. India has now become the third-largest country in the world in terms of the metro network,"

Republic Day: Delhi Metro to start service early on Jan 26 for parade-goers

Delhi Metro will start its services at 3 am on Republic Day to facilitate people to reach Kartavya Path, according to an official statement. As the nation celebrates the pride and spirit of Republic Day, Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3 am on all lines on Sunday to help people reach Kartavya Path and witness the Republic Day ceremony, the statement said. Trains will operate at intervals of 30 minutes until 6 am to ensure smooth travel for commuters, after which regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day, it added. Passengers are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and make use of the early metro services to avoid any last-minute inconvenience, it said.

Bengaluru Namma Metro rail fares to get costlier by 30-40%: Details here

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is increasing the ticket fare citing increasing operational costs

Efforts on to replicate Kochi water metro in 18 locations nationwide: KMRL

With the success of the Kochi Water Metro, efforts are on to replicate the eco-friendly and innovative water transport model in 18 locations nationwide, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd said. KMRL, which operates and maintains the water metro, said that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has assigned it the task of conducting a feasibility study to assess the potential for similar water metro systems in diverse regions. "With the recent approval of its Board of Directors to form a consultancy wing, KMRL has formed an in-house committee to lead the initial work. If needed, external experts will be brought in to strengthen the process," it said in a release on Saturday. This new initiative is a proud recognition for Kerala, KMRL innovation and expertise, it added. KMRL also said that with its modern facilities, comparable to metro rail systems, and environmentally sustainable design, the Kochi Water Metro "has set a new benchmark for urban water transport". Feasibility study will f

Metros and riders: Planning requires a rethink to achieve improved outcomes

Delhi is not known for attention to public civility - except in the Metro, where the average rider pays far greater attention to such norms than they would on roads

Delhi Metro gets Rs 6,230 cr phase-4 corridor boost ahead of Assembly polls

Six corridors were planned in the fourth phase of the development of Delhi Metro. Of these, three were sanctioned as priority corridors in 2019

Delhi Metro Blue Line hit by cable theft, services to run slower all day

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Thursday that the Blue Line is facing disruptions and will run at reduced speeds throughout the day

Metro's first six-coach train for Phase-IV operation reaches Delhi: DMRC

The first six-coach train for Delhi Metro's Phase-IV expansion arrived here on Friday, a statement said. The train set, manufactured by Alstom at its facility in Sricity near Chennai, was inaugurated on September 23 in the presence of Delhi Metro Railway Cooperation (DMRC) and Alstom delegates, the statement said. It has now been stationed at Delhi Metro's Mukundpur depot, where it will undergo a number of tests required for its statutory certification for revenue service as a part of established rules and protocols, it said. Under the RS-17 contract, DMRC will be receive a total of 312 metro coaches (52 trains) for the Phase-IV priority corridors, i.e. Majlis Park to Maujpur, Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Marg and Tughlakabad to Delhi Aerocity. These trains will arrive in Delhi in phases over the coming days, it said. Out of the 312 coaches, 234 coaches are allocated for the extended sections of Pink and Magenta Lines, i.e. Majlis Park to Maujpur and Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Ma

PM Modi shares memorable moments from Mumbai Metro journey after flag-off

In the video, the Prime Minister was pictured interacting with youth, labourers and other commuters during the metro journey

PM Modi to launch infra projects, agri schemes in Maharashtra on Saturday

The projects include the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 Aqua Line, which is built at a cost of Rs 14,120 crore. The overall cost of the project is stated to be Rs 37,276 crore

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Pune Swargate-Katraj metro line on Sept 29

Pune Swargate-Katraj metro line covers 5.464 km running through Market Yard (Gultekdi), Saibaba Nagar, and Katraj. More details here

Mumbai's first underground Metro gears up for partial launch in October

Phase one to run on a 12.44 km long stretch between Aarey Depot and BKC

PM Modi launches Phase II of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro: Stations, fares

The metro extension adds eight stations spanning 21 kilometres with ticket price set at Rs 35