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 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.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
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.
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.
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.
Tripura CM Manik Saha calls for prioritizing all-weather, multimodal connectivity in NE at high-level task force meeting. DoNER ministry allocated Rs 15,905.86 crore over 5 years.
Centre fast-tracks new railway lines in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. Track commissioning surged 15 times post-2014. Get the latest updates on connectivity projects.
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.
Delhi govt revives Dwarka circular bus service with electric buses & new route to boost last-mile connectivity. Key metro stations like Dwarka & Sector-8 to be linked. 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.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
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.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy urges Hudco for lower-interest loans to fund Bharat Future City, Metro expansion, and housing. Key meeting ahead of Global Summit.
Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta pushes for expediting the Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Kartar Singh Sarabha Airport in Halwara, highlighting its economic potential for Punjab's industrial hub and NRI connectivity.
Indian Railways promotes three Women's Cricket World Cup champions to Officer on Special Duty posts. Read about this historic recognition for India's sporting heroes.
East Coast Railway completes 630-meter tunnel with 100% alignment accuracy in Koraput-Singapur doubling project, boosting rail connectivity in southern Odisha. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Jalandhar's newly constructed ₹2 crore road in Basti Danishmanda promises better connectivity and development. MLA Raman Arora inaugurates the vital infrastructure project.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones Velachery flyover work after CMRL request. The projects overlap by 650m. New construction expected to start in January 2024.