Tag: Metro
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PM Modi inaugurates Kanpur Metro with a ride
The Kanpur Metro Rail Project comprises two corridors and has a total length of 32.5 km.
December 28, 2021 -
DMRC inaugurates the first ever field trial of i-ATS for Red Line
With this achievement, India will become one of the few countries in the world to have its own ATS product which can be implemented in other Metros as well as railway systems.
December 24, 2021 -
Delhi Metro tackles air pollution with 14 anti-smog guns
The anti-smog guns throw fine mist from time-to-time to check the possibility of dust pollution emanating from the construction work.
December 5, 2021 -
Sealdah Metro gets safety clearance from international assessor
Notably, for the final commissioning of the extended stretch between Phoolbagan and Sealdah, an inspection followed by a clearance by the commissioner of railway is necessary
December 2, 2021 -
Delhi govt proposes DDMA to allow standing passengers in public transport
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the buses and metro are permitted to ply with 100% seating capacity but no standing passengers are allowed in the national capital.
November 17, 2021 -
Metro authorities may advance morning timings for schools
Considering that the schools are expected to reopen from 16 November, the Kolkata Metro authorities are likely to bring forward the starting time in the morning hours to 7am instead of 7.30 am.
November 5, 2021 -
Joka-BBD Bagh metro runs into land hurdle
While the work till Majerhat Bridge has advanced in full-fledged, the stretch thereafter is faced with a legal battle between the implementing agency, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and the army which is yet to give a nod for digging below the Maidan and stretches of land in the vicinity of Victoria Memorial for Joka-Esplanade Metro.
September 7, 2021 -
Metro relief for city after 2 months with few pvt. buses, steep fares
The Kolkata Metro Railway has decided to add 16 more services in the morning and evening peak hours from Monday. Starting from 19 July, the city metro will run 208 daily services instead of 192 services from Monday to Friday to cater to the rush of passengers.
July 17, 2021 -
Bengal govt extend covid curbs till 30th July; allow metro services
Metro railway service shall operate five days a week with 50 per cent seating capacity and shall remain suspended on Saturdays and Sundays.
July 14, 2021 -
PM flags off Noapara to Dakshineswar metro line
According to Kolkata Metro Railway, the line is expected to benefit around 50,000 commuters heading towards the city from the adjoining districts of North 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly on a daily basis.
February 23, 2021 -
Metro returns to pre-Covid levels sans e-pass
The withdrawal of the digital passes, has come as a great relief to the office goers.
January 19, 2021 -
Violation of Covid norms made compoundable offence in TN
The Governor has promulgated the ordinance under Tamil Nadu Public Health Act 1939 (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2020 that will attract a fine of Rs 200 or above for the violation of Covid-19 norms.
September 6, 2020 -
State to Rly board: Metro & locals can be resumed
In a limited manner, maintaining all health safety protocols, says govt
August 30, 2020 -
Unlock 4.0: Metro services to resume in phased manner from September 7
Apart from resuming the metro services, social and other functions will also be allowed with a limit of 100 people from September 21 in the fourth phase of unlocking.
August 29, 2020 -
Significant progress of Noapara-Barasat metro project during lockdown
Notably, the Noapara- Barasat Line is over 16 km long metro route, which is being built by RVNL.
August 22, 2020 -
Mamata wants Metro to run from 1 July with passenger restrictions
Miss Banerjee announced a subsidy amounting to Rs 27 crore for private buses and mini buses as commuters are facing trouble due to shortage of public transport facilities.
June 27, 2020 -
Thermal scanners, sanitisers: Metro, NCR malls get ready
Malls in the NCR region have been allowed to reopen from June 8 onwards in all non- containment zones.
May 31, 2020