Metro

While the Vande Metro trains will ply on routes covering 100-250 kms, the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be deployed on routes covering over 1,000 km. According to officials, the Vande Metro trains would connect around 124 cities.
 

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 19 in Delhi from May 1. This price adjustment follows similar reductions in other metro cities across India, coinciding with the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
 

In a shocking incident that rattled the tranquility of an east London suburb, a man wielding a sword launched a frenzied attack on members of the public and police officers, resulting in the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy.

In a shocking incident in Hainault, east of London, a man wielding a sword was arrested by the Metropolitan Police after multiple people were attacked and injured.

In the realm of futuristic destinations, a journey to Japan at the close of 2024 may unveil a remarkable sight: Woven City, Toyota's pioneering prototype for urban living.

In Bengaluru, a man was arrested for placing QR codes in metro station men’s toilets, which when scanned, led to Instagram pages and ads, including for a chocolate brand. Though the content was harmless, the method sparked security concerns. The incident, occurring across multiple stations, highlighted the need for stricter security to prevent misuse of digital tools like QR codes.

After five years of closure due to metro construction, Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru reopens, connecting MG Road to Cubbon Park. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited confirms the completion of the Nagwara-Kalena Agrahara line, easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity. This development brings relief to commuters and residents.

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced that 95% of the tunnelling work for the Pink Line metro, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, is complete. Divided into three phases, significant progress has been made, with tunnelling machines named Tunga and Bhadra drilling towards Nagawara. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

India will get its first Vande Metro in July, officials close to the development said. The train aimed to cater to intercity passengers covering up to 250 km will have 12 coaches and seating like a metro train.

Eight firms are interested in studying the feasibility of extending the Bengaluru metro to Tumkur, a 52.41 km project announced by Karnataka's Chief Minister. The extension will run parallel to NH 48 with elevated stations. Rights Ltd., Systra MVA, and RV Associates are contenders for the study, crucial for the project's next steps, including construction.

After 11 months, the water metro has expanded its routes to 5 routes with 14 boats. Around 18,36,390 people used the service of Kochi Water Metro in the last 11 months.

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation extends metro services till midnight on August 26 for Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies, including Bangalore. Trains from all terminals run till 11:55 PM, with Majestic departures extended to 12:35 AM, facilitating voter transportation. BMRCL encourages passengers to utilize the extended service for a convenient voting experience.

Two army horses, spotted galloping through central London during rush hour on Wednesday, have been contained, according to police and media sources.

The 2024 Met Gala will be held on Monday, May 6, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, an NDA candidate, has released a development manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024. The document also discusses additional plans such as the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail, the Thiruvananthapuram-Ambasamudram-Thirunelveli National Highway Project, a shipyard in Poovar, and a cruise terminal in Vizhinjam.