Centre okays Swargate-Katraj metro rail route
7 months, 1 week ago

Centre okays Swargate-Katraj metro rail route

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Cost of 5.46-km project is ₹2954.53 crore, to be operational by 2029 The metro route is considered crucial given the high footfall on the stretch that connects key areas such as Market Yard, Bibvewadi, Dhankawdi, Balajinagar, Bharati Vidyapeeth and Katraj suburbs. The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the Swargate to Katraj underground line extension of the existing PCMC-Swargate Metro Line of Pune Metro Phase-I project. The metro route is considered crucial given the high footfall on the stretch that connects key areas such as Market Yard, Bibvewadi, Dhankawdi, Balajinagar, Bharati Vidyapeeth and Katraj suburbs. After reviewing the project with Pune Metro officials, we took the necessary steps to follow up with the central government.” The extension will enhance connectivity of all regions via the District Court interchange station.

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Maha-Metro invites bids for design of 14 elevated stations
1 week, 3 days ago

Maha-Metro invites bids for design of 14 elevated stations

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: With the central government fast-tracking the Kharadi-Khadakwasla and Nal Stop-Manik Baug corridors under Pune Metro phase 2, the Maha-Metro has invited bids to appoint a detailed design consultant for 14 elevated stations on these routes. Maha-Metro has invited bids to appoint detailed design consultant for 14 elevated stations on Kharadi-Khadakwasla and Nal Stop-Manik Baug corridors. ) Additionally, the consultant …

Raj Bhavan approves land transfer for construction of staircase for metro line 3
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Raj Bhavan approves land transfer for construction of staircase for metro line 3

Hindustan Times  

The Raj Bhavan office has approved the transfer of 263.78 square metres of land on the Savitribai Phule Pune University side of its premises for construction of a staircase for the Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro line 3. The PMRDA is implementing the 23.20 km-long metro line 3 from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. With government approval, the PMRDA signed a concession agreement …

PMRDA extends deadline for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Pune Metro line-3 to September 2025
1 month ago

PMRDA extends deadline for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Pune Metro line-3 to September 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority has extended the deadline for Tata and Siemens for the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro line till September. The Pune Metro Line-3, the deadline for which was March 2025, is a 23 mm elevated Metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. Yogesh Mhase, PMRDA commissioner said, “As per the contractor’s request, we have …

Maha-Metro urges PMRDA to consider its underground route while planning Katraj-Yerawada tunnel
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha-Metro urges PMRDA to consider its underground route while planning Katraj-Yerawada tunnel

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Metrorail Corporation Limited has written to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, urging it to consider the alignment of the Swargate-Katraj underground Metro extension while planning the proposed Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnels. Last week, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis granted in-principle approval for PMRDA’s proposed underground twin-tunnel project, which aims to ease traffic between the northern and southern parts of the …

32.4-Km Service Road Along Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway To Ease Pune Traffic Nightmare Soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

32.4-Km Service Road Along Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway To Ease Pune Traffic Nightmare Soon

ABP News  

The National Highways Authority of India has approved a 32.4-kilometre service road project connecting Khed-Shivapur to Ravet in Pune, designed to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety along the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway. The Pune service road project is being implemented to ease the daily traffic load of around 2.1 lakh vehicles on the existing highway. Once completed, it is …

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to witness a major infrastructure revamp with plans for an extensive double-decker road and metro corridor spanning 32.15 km between JP Nagar and Hebbal. The project, modeled after the Ragigudda-Silk Board stretch, will be the city’s longest flyover and is expected to ease congestion on the western section of the Outer Ring Road, Deccan Herald reported. Deputy …

Mohol proposes Katraj-Hinjewadi, Kharadi-Airport metro lines
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohol proposes Katraj-Hinjewadi, Kharadi-Airport metro lines

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol has proposed new metro rail routes including Kharadi to Pune airport, Katraj to Hinjewadi, and an interchangeable and multimodal transport hub at Kharadi. The minister has also proposed a metro line through double-decker flyover to facilitate traffic flow on Vanaz to Chandani Chowk route. Atul Gadgil, director, Maha-Metro said, “We received …

Budget provision of ₹699cr for Pune Metro; ₹230cr for Mula Mutha river rejuvenation project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget provision of ₹699cr for Pune Metro; ₹230cr for Mula Mutha river rejuvenation project

Hindustan Times  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget presentation made on Saturday has made a provision of ₹699.13 crore for Pune Metro and ₹230 for the Mula Mutha rejuvenation project. The Pune Metro has completed two corridors PCMC to Swargate and Vanaz to Ramwadi, so the provision amount will be used for proposed extension routes from PCMC to Nigdi, Swargate …

Greater Hyderabad gets raw deal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greater Hyderabad gets raw deal

New Indian Express  

As per the proposals submitted to the Centre, the state government sought funds for the expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, an estimated Rs 24,269 crore is required to extend the network by 76.4 kilometers, covering new corridors to alleviate traffic congestion. The corridors are Corridor IV: Nagole to Shamshabad International Airport, Corridor V: Raidurgam to Kokapet Neopolis, Corridor …

Maha-Metro presents comprehensive transport plan for Pune
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maha-Metro presents comprehensive transport plan for Pune

Hindustan Times  

In keeping with the growing population of the city, the Maha-Metro has presented a comprehensive transport plan worth ₹1.26 lakh crore, spanning the next 30 years. Deputy chief minister and Pune’s guardian minister Ajit Pawar has directed all elected representatives to review the plan and submit their suggestions in writing within the next seven to 10 days. Key highlights of …

Madhuri Misal suggests another metro station between Swargate-Katraj stretch
2 months, 1 week ago

Madhuri Misal suggests another metro station between Swargate-Katraj stretch

Hindustan Times  

Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal has proposed an additional Metro station on the Katraj-Swargate route and promised to expedite the commencement of underground Metro work on this corridor. Misal also mentioned that two new Metro corridors—Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi-Vitthalwadi—are likely to receive approval from the Central government soon. Once tenders are finalised, work …

Bengaluru to get new double-decker flyovers, elevated roads soon, BBMP prepares Rs 15,000 core plan
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru to get new double-decker flyovers, elevated roads soon, BBMP prepares Rs 15,000 core plan

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Here comes a piece of good news for the residents of Bengaluru. The city will get new double-decker flyovers, elevated roads amd underpasses soon as the city will be free from traffic congestion as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has prepared plans at a whopping cost of Rs 15,000 crore. He added that the Yeshwanthpur -IISc-Mehkri Circle-Jayamahal-St John’s Church …

Third tunnel planned beneath SGNP amidst congestion woes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Third tunnel planned beneath SGNP amidst congestion woes

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The city’s green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward. The proposed third tunnel joins two other projects beneath SGNP: the 10.8-km Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, managed by the MMRDA, and the 6.3-km Goregaon–Mulund Link Road twin tunnel, handled by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The …

Steady progress on Pune Metro phase 1 extension from PCMC to Nigdi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steady progress on Pune Metro phase 1 extension from PCMC to Nigdi

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation has started work on the phase 1 extension of the Pune Metro from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Nigdi in September, and is making steady progress on the same. With passenger services on the existing phase 1 metro lines receiving good response, the Maha-Metro has initiated extensions at both ends of phase 1 – northward toward …

Concerns over timely completion of Pune Metro Line-3 Project
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Concerns over timely completion of Pune Metro Line-3 Project

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Metro Line-3 project, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, is expected to be completed by March 2025. According to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited which is implementing the project, 60% of the work has been completed so far. The Pune Metro Line 3 project, connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, is being developed by …

Pune civic body to submit proposal for Katraj-Kondhwa Road to NHAI
4 months ago

Pune civic body to submit proposal for Katraj-Kondhwa Road to NHAI

Hindustan Times  

As instructed by Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari, the Pune Municipal Corporation will submit a proposal for Katraj-Kondhwa Road to the central government soon, said officials. Pune civic body to submit proposal for Katraj-Kondhwa Road to NHAI Rajendra Bhosale, municipal commissioner, said, “Recently, Gadkari had asked PMC to submit the proposal for Katraj-Kondhwa Road to NHAI. …

Maha-Metro to execute Swargate-Loni Kalbhor, Saswad Lines instead of PMRDA
4 months ago

Maha-Metro to execute Swargate-Loni Kalbhor, Saswad Lines instead of PMRDA

Hindustan Times  

The state government has asked Maharashtra Metrorail Corporation Limited to execute Swargate to Loni Kalbhor and Saswad extensions. Earlier, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority had submitted a feasibility report for extending metro lines from Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor and Pulgate to Swargate. Maha-Metro will handle the construction of all these elevated metro lines.” “PMRDA had planned to extend the …

Pune Metro line 2 surpasses line 1 in ridership, becomes busiest route
4 months, 1 week ago

Pune Metro line 2 surpasses line 1 in ridership, becomes busiest route

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Pune Metro line 2 connecting Vanaz to Ramwadi has become the busiest route; surpassing line 1 running between Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and Swargate in terms of passenger numbers. Pune Metro line 2 connecting Vanaz to Ramwadi has become the busiest route; surpassing line 1 running between PCMC and Swargate in terms of passenger count. Higher ridership on line 1 …

PMRDA serves notice to metro official for damaged roads
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PMRDA serves notice to metro official for damaged roads

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority has issued a notice to Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited -Pune Metro Line-3 regarding the poor condition of road between Maan-Hinjewadi-Wakad and Shivajinagar area which they blame on the ongoing metro works. PMRDA has issued a notice to Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited regarding poor condition of road between Maan-Hinjewadi-Wakad and …

CMRS completes preliminary inspection of District Court-Swargate metro stretch, raises tech queries
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CMRS completes preliminary inspection of District Court-Swargate metro stretch, raises tech queries

Hindustan Times  

The commissioner of metro railway safety has completed preliminary inspection of the underground metro stretch from District Court to Swargate and suggested some technical compliance. Shravan Hardikar, managing director, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited, said, “The CMRS team visited the District Court to Swargate metro stretch. The team will be visiting again for final inspection.” The stretch of the Pune …

Work on Swargate-Katraj underground metro route to start in December
7 months, 1 week ago

Work on Swargate-Katraj underground metro route to start in December

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Metro Railway Corporation Limited plans to begin the Swargate-Katraj underground metro extension in December, following the completion of the necessary tender process, said officials. The Union cabinet chaired on Friday approved the Swargate to Katraj underground line extension of the existing PCMC-Swargate Metro Line of Pune Metro Phase-I project. We have already completed the Tunnel Boring Machine work …

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects
7 months, 1 week ago

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved five infrastructure projects across four states, three to boost mass-transit in Bengaluru, Thane and Pune, and two to augment air connectivity in Bihar and West Bengal. Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with this, the Union government has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹ 2 lakh crore since assuming office in June, …

Maha-Metro asks PCMC for 15 more locations for route extension
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Maha-Metro asks PCMC for 15 more locations for route extension

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: After securing 10 key locations, the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation has requested the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation for 15 more locations for extension of the Pune Metro from Pimpri to Nigdi. After securing 10 key locations, Maha-Metro has requested PCMC for 15 more sites for extension of Pimpri-Nigdi route. The Maha-Metro has requested the PCMC for 15 more locations for …

Sub-committee to table report on proposed extension of Metro in a week
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sub-committee to table report on proposed extension of Metro in a week

Hindustan Times  

Pune divisional commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has instructed a sub-committee to submit report on the proposed extension of PMRDA Metro Line 3 from Shivajinagar to Hadapsar-Loni Kalbhor within a week to help finalise decision on the project. Officials from the Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune Traffic Police, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited …

Pune Metro: PMC preparing LAP for areas within 500 metres of four stations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune Metro: PMC preparing LAP for areas within 500 metres of four stations

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a local area plan for areas within 500 metres of four metro stations namely Vanaz, Swargate, Pune railway station, and Ramnagar-Baner. As per the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, the PMC proposes provision of higher floor space index around metro stations with an aim to achieve transit-oriented development. The objectives of each LAP …

Pune Metro to compete Civil Court-Swargate stretch work by July-end
9 months ago

Pune Metro to compete Civil Court-Swargate stretch work by July-end

Hindustan Times  

Pune Metro plans to call the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety for final inspection and safety clearance of Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate stations by the end of July. In February 2024, Pune Metro successfully carried out the trial run on Civil Court to Swargate station which is the last stretch of Pune Metro Line 1. Atul Gadgil, director of …

Five new entry-exit gates at metro stations for greater accessibility
9 months, 1 week ago

Five new entry-exit gates at metro stations for greater accessibility

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: To improve accessibility, Pune Metro has opened five new entry and exit gates at five metro stations namely, Pune Municipal Corporation, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan, Deccan Gymkhana, Bopodi, and Kalyani Nagar. At Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan metro station, entry/exit gates 2 and 3 are on opposite sides of Junglee Maharaj Road, allowing commuters to use the footbridge without crossing the busy …

NPG Assesses Rs. 884 Cr Gudur-Renigunta 3rd Railway Line Project in AP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NPG Assesses Rs. 884 Cr Gudur-Renigunta 3rd Railway Line Project in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 72nd meeting of the Network Planning Group convened in New Delhi was chaired by the Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating three significant infrastructure projects, one each from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The …

Pune Metro ridership surges after route extension
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pune Metro ridership surges after route extension

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Metro’s ridership is on the rise following the completion of the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch. As per data provided by the Metro company, the Pune Metro currently records around 90,000 ridership over the weekend. With an impressive growth of approximately 9 lakh passengers from January to May, the Pune Metro’s average daily footfall currently exceeds 80,000. Hemant …

Three coaches of Pune Metro line 3 to arrive in city by end-May
10 months, 1 week ago

Three coaches of Pune Metro line 3 to arrive in city by end-May

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Three coaches of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s metro line 3 from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar are expected to arrive in the city by the end of this month. Three coaches of PMRDA’s Metro line 3 from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar are expected to arrive in Pune by end of May. Once these evaluations are completed, the PMRDA plans to …

Pune Metro’s reach set to expand up to 30 km
1 year ago

Pune Metro’s reach set to expand up to 30 km

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to virtually inaugurate the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch of the Pune Metro at around 10.30 am on Wednesday, the Pune Metro will effectively expand its reach from the current 24 km to 30 km of the total 33 km route while connecting Kothrud to Yerawada-Viman Nagar. With PM set to virtually …

Pune Metro to introduce ‘pay and park’ services at eight stations
1 year, 1 month ago

Pune Metro to introduce ‘pay and park’ services at eight stations

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced the proposed launch of “pay and park” services at eight of its stations. The parking facility is available at PCMC Station, Sant Tukaramnagar, Phugewadi, Bopodi, Shivajinagar, Civil Court on Pune Metro Line-1; and Ideal Colony and Mangalwarpeth/RTO on Pune Metro Line-2. According to metro officials, “There is parking space available at 15 …

Work on longest metro rail from Virar to Alibaug kicks off
1 year, 1 month ago

Work on longest metro rail from Virar to Alibaug kicks off

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation has started a feasibility study for the 136km long metro rail from Virar to Alibaug which is said to be the Mumbai Metropolitan Region ’s longest metro line project. According to sources, the metro line from Navghar near Virar to Alibaug that is expected to have at least 40 stations along the route …

Pune Metro Completes Successful Trial Run From Civil Court To Swargate
1 year, 1 month ago

Pune Metro Completes Successful Trial Run From Civil Court To Swargate

News 18  

The Pune Metro has reached an important achievement in its development of public transportation. Having said that, it has completed a successful trial run from the Shivajinagar Civil Court underground station to Swargate station. Among those present during the trial run were key figures including Atul Gadgil, Director of the Pune Metro Project, Hemant Sonawane, Executive Director of Public Relations …

PMC, PMRDA to chalk out plan on Ganeshkhind Road widening
1 year, 3 months ago

PMC, PMRDA to chalk out plan on Ganeshkhind Road widening

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority officials visited Ganeshkhind Road on Saturday and decided to chalk out a plan amid the ongoing metro work. The civic body has insisted on building three stations- RBI station, Agriculture College and Shivajinagar stations entry and exit points after the widening of the stretch from the present 36 metres to …

Road-widening plan hits two metro stations’ works
1 year, 4 months ago

Road-widening plan hits two metro stations’ works

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The widening of Ganeshkhind Road is causing a hurdle for Pune Metro Line 3 project. The widening of Ganeshkhind Road has delayed construction of two stations of Pune Metro Line 3 project. According to the civic officials, PMC has begun road-widening work of Ganeshkhind Road at two stretches — from Savitribai Phule Pune University to RBI Building and further …

Pune metro line 3 gets parking space at only 3 of 23 stations
1 year, 4 months ago

Pune metro line 3 gets parking space at only 3 of 23 stations

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: The Pune metro line 3 is struggling to acquire land for parking at the metro stations on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route. The Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Pune metro line 3 has managed to acquire land for parking at only three of 23 stations on the route. ) Rinaj Pathan, chief engineer of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, said, “The Pune …

Centre approves Metro extension till Nigdi
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre approves Metro extension till Nigdi

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Centre on Monday gave approval to the extension of Pune Metro from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in Nigdi, but delayed the nod for Swargate to Katraj route considered one of the busiest stretches that could attract record footfall. Centre on Monday gave approval to the extension of Pune Metro from PCMC to Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in …

46 per cent work of Pune Metro Line 3 complete
1 year, 6 months ago

46 per cent work of Pune Metro Line 3 complete

Hindustan Times  

Work on the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s metro project, which will connect the IT hub of Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar, is progressing rapidly. Pune Metro Line 3 is an elevated rail project connecting Hinjewadi to central part of Shivajinagar. Alok Kapoor, chief executive officer, Pune Metro Line 3, said, “Pillar construction, pile cap work for Pune Metro Line 3 has …

Traffic restrictions imposed in Pune ahead of PM Modi’s visit on August 1
1 year, 7 months ago

Traffic restrictions imposed in Pune ahead of PM Modi’s visit on August 1

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will visit Maharashtra's Pune city wherein he will be conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award. These new sections will connect important places of the Pune city like Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Pune Municipal Corporation office, Pune RTO and Pune Railway Station. The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station and Deccan Gymkhana metro stations have a unique …

Monday Musings: Metro takes shape, Pune airport not even mentioned in debates
1 year, 7 months ago

Monday Musings: Metro takes shape, Pune airport not even mentioned in debates

Hindustan Times  

After a delay of over a year, two sections of Pune Metro – Garware College to Ruby Hall and Phugewadi to Civil Court – will finally be operational on August 1. According to the latest Environment Status Report published by Pune Municipal Corporation for 2022-2023, the city’s population is projected to cross 10 million by 2047 from the current five …

Pune Metro introduces concessions for students and weekend travellers
1 year, 8 months ago

Pune Metro introduces concessions for students and weekend travellers

Hindustan Times  

To encourage metro usage the Maha-Metro has announced 30 per cent concession to students up to the graduation level and also to those travelling by metro on the weekend. To encourage metro usage the Maha-Metro has announced 30 per cent concession to students Vinod Agrawal, Maha-Metro director said, “This initiative aims to make metro travel more accessible and affordable for …

PMC serves notices to properties to acquire land for PMRDA metro line 3
1 year, 11 months ago

PMC serves notices to properties to acquire land for PMRDA metro line 3

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has served notices to various establishments on Ganeshkhind Road to acquire land for the Shivajinagar to Hinjewadi metro line 3 being developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The PMRDA had written to the PMC to acquire extra land on Ganeshkhind Road and handover the same for work on metro line 3. Vikram Kumar, municipal …

Civil Court, Shivajinagar Metro stations to be completed by April-end
1 year, 11 months ago

Civil Court, Shivajinagar Metro stations to be completed by April-end

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited will complete Shivajinagar and Civil Court--two underground stations by April-end. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited will complete Shivajinagar and Civil Court--two underground stations by April-end These stations are a part of the ambitious tunnel project that promises to transform the city’s transportation system. However, we cannot open stations for passengers till the underground route starts.” …

Nashik-Pune in 2 hours: Know routes, other details of high-speed rail project
2 years, 1 month ago

Nashik-Pune in 2 hours: Know routes, other details of high-speed rail project

Live Mint  

As the Pune-Nashik belt has a large number of industries, the project will open a new source of revenue for them by fast-track movements of cargo as important MIDC areas such as Chakan, Sinnar and Satpur will be directly connected by this rail line. “The revised plan for the Nashik-Pune High Speed Rail was presented and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav …

Newly launched Mumbai Metro lines lack last-mile connectivity
2 years, 2 months ago

Newly launched Mumbai Metro lines lack last-mile connectivity

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Metro lines on Wednesday, the absence of last-mile connectivity, for passengers after they disembark, will be a major impediment. The new stations falling in phase 2 of both these Metro rail lines do not have space for regular auto rickshaw stands or those operating on sharing basis. The Brihanmumbai Electricity …

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA
2 years, 3 months ago

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA

The Hindu  

The 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Express project connecting Mindspace Junction/Raidurg to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad, is likely to be totally elevated section, barring 2.5 km of underground section inside the airport. The government has decided to provide funds, since there are no takers from corporates to offer better public-private partnership concessions than what was given to L&T Metro …

Pune Metro begins large-scale road repair works
2 years, 4 months ago

Pune Metro begins large-scale road repair works

Hindustan Times  

Following criticism that the ongoing metro work has resulted in damaged roads, the Maha-Metro has taken up road repairs on a large scale even as it claims to have removed the barricades wherever the metro work is over. With the metro works between Vanaz and Garware, PCMC and Phugewadi, and the Regional Transport Office and Bund garden having been completed, …

Mumbai Metro rail-3 underground project will take at least 2 more years to complete: Official
2 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai Metro rail-3 underground project will take at least 2 more years to complete: Official

India Today  

Mumbai's Colaba-SEEPZ metro rail line-3 may take another two to two-and-a-half years to complete as parts of the tunnel boring work as well as construction of stations, are still pending, a senior official of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has said. DELAY IN METRO RAIL LINE- 3 PROJECT Addressing a press conference on Thursday, MMRDA's metropolitan commissioner SVR Srinivas …

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