metro

Govt plans Metro Neo for low-cost ride in suburbs and smaller cities

November 06, 2020 9:09 am

Running on rubber tyres but drawing traction power from overhead wires, Metro Neo systems are lighter and smaller than conventional Metro trains.

Private properties of 700 families to be acquired for Surat metro

September 11, 2020 1:45 pm

The GMRC has floated tenders for over Rs. 2,000 crore for building two metro corridors, as part of Phase-1 of Surat metro which will have a total length of 40.35 kilometers.

Delhi Metro launches new smart card for contactless travel amid Covid-19 times

August 21, 2020 7:43 am

Touchless travel will be possible for Delhi Metro commuters as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to release updated smart travel cards.

Bangalore Metro now allows you to take foldable bicycles on your trip

June 12, 2019 12:33 pm

Recently a online petition was created asking to Allow Cycles on the Namma Metro. More than 800 people had signed the petition.

Hyderabad Metro rail flagged off today: See fares, timings, routes and other features

November 28, 2017 2:42 pm

Said to be the world's largest public-private partnership project (PPP) in this sector, Hyderabad metro rail will be open to the commuters from Wednesday.

Hyderabad Metro: Friendly ride for the physically and visually challenged

November 26, 2017 7:20 am

Among the highlights are road-level ramps for wheelchairs, extra wide automated fare collection gates, spacious lifts with Braille buttons and a tactile strip till the edge of the platform to help the visually challenged navigate better.

What is fair in metro fares?

October 10, 2017 9:28 am

How much do commuters pay to travel by other Metros in the country? Who decides these fares?

Interest rate on loans for infra cut, repayment window widened: Naidu

June 16, 2016 3:49 am

NCRPB provided financial assistance for 295 infrastructure projects worth Rs 27,309 crore till March 2016.

Pune Metro rail project sidelined yet again in Maharashtra Budget

March 19, 2016 12:08 am

“It was expected that the state would make less provision to Pune Metro rail. The Nagpur Metro rail got a good allocation from the Centre and the state made contribution accordingly towards it,” said a PMC officer.

Mumbai metro fare hike: SC refuses to interfere with HC order

January 27, 2016 6:02 pm

A bench comprising justices M Y Eqbal and Arun Mishra asked the metro operator Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Energy, to approach the high court itself.

Storm kills 9 in NCR region

May 31, 2014 11:35 am

The storm struck Delhi at 4:58 PM immediately throwing normal life out of gear.

Delhi Metro Heritage Line: First Glimpse Of Travel Into The Rich Past Of The Old City

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm