India's Bullet Train Project: Lessons from Jakarta
As India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project advances with Japanese collaboration, crucial lessons on debt and development emerge from Jakarta's experience. Read the analysis.
As India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project advances with Japanese collaboration, crucial lessons on debt and development emerge from Jakarta's experience. Read the analysis.
Madras High Court orders investigation into ₹93.4 crore compensation paid by CMRL for land acquisition in Chennai's Koyambedu without proper title verification. Read the full story.
The Railway Board's promise of automatic doors on Mumbai locals after the Mumbra tragedy remains unfulfilled. We examine the decade-long struggle, failed trials, and why AC trains may be the only viable solution.
Indian Railways' ICF will develop two new non-AC local trains for Mumbai with an automatic door closure system, enhancing safety. Currently, 17 AC rakes with this feature operate on the network.
The 40-km Qadian-Beas rail line, stalled since 1929, is finally set for construction. Railway Minister directs officials to clear all hurdles, promising a boost to Batala's industry. Read the full story.
Maha Metro completes pedestrian underpass linking Swargate station to MSRTC bus terminus, promising seamless transfer. Final CMRS approval expected in weeks.
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
The proposed flyover from Goldwins to Neelambur in Coimbatore faces uncertainty as CMRL's metro plans create a hurdle. Get the latest details on the Rs 600 crore project.
The proposed 70-km Bahraich-Jarwal Road rail link in Uttar Pradesh clears a major hurdle with its Detailed Project Report ready. The new line promises faster travel and economic growth for the region. Read more about the project's progress.
Eastern Railway announces dedicated tracks & green channel for 200 suburban trains to improve punctuality. Plans for AC services expansion in Howrah division revealed. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces 10 additional suburban services for the Nerul/Uran belt, enhancing connectivity for Mumbaikars. Read details.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link has created over 5 crore man-days of employment. Discover the project's impact on Kashmir's connectivity and economy.
Indian Railways prepares a Detailed Project Report for a 164 km new railway line in Kashmir Valley to extend connectivity after the USBRL project. Read about the new Baramulla-Uri line and Banihal-Baramulla doubling.
Chennai gears up for its second fully air-conditioned suburban train by early 2026 to enhance passenger comfort. However, the first AC service on the Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu route faces low ridership, carrying only 2,800 daily against a 40,000 capacit
Punjab Police conduct pre-emptive raids on Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders ahead of a 2-hour rail blockade protest against the Electricity Bill. KMM condemns the crackdown. Details inside.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms a new alignment for the Pune-Nashik rail line, eliminating interference threats to the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Read the full details.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
Centre fast-tracks new railway lines in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. Track commissioning surged 15 times post-2014. Get the latest updates on connectivity projects.
A 19-year-old student died by suicide after being assaulted for speaking Hindi on a Mumbai local train. The incident ignites the city's language debate. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to reduce wait times to 12 minutes with a new train. BMRCL also orders 6 driverless trainsets for future expansion. Read more.
Railways unveils revised alignment for Nashik-Pune high-speed corridor, connecting via Shirdi and Chakan. DPR ready, ₹8,970 crore sanctioned for key stretch. Boosts tourism and industry.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
The 2024 Global Rail Sustainability Report highlights railways as central to the UN's sustainable transport decade. Discover how India, China lead growth and rail cuts emissions by 98% vs road.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calls for a statewide rail roko in Punjab on Dec 5, demanding MSP law and debt waiver. Commuters advised to plan travel accordingly.
A Chennai Metro train halted abruptly between High Court and Central stations due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated. Services resumed by 6:20am. Details inside.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.