Transport

Indian Railways Faces Recruitment Challenges Under New IRMS System

September 13, 2024

Indian Railways is struggling to hire enough technical staff under the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), a program started by the government in 2019. Although the IRMS was designed to bring together various railway services, the number of new officers joining remains low because the first batch is still in training. In 2022, Indian Railways...

NCRTC To start Trials On the Delhi Section of RRTS By Dec 2024

August 20, 2024

RRTS Progress The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is set for a significant milestone as the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) gears up to conduct the first trial run of the Namo Bharat train on the Delhi section by late 2024. The NCRTC, responsible for implementing India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is making rapid...

Mumbai Monorail

August 20, 2024

Introduction Mumbai, located on India’s western coast and originally called Bombay, is a dynamic and bustling city. Known as the ‘Financial Capital’ of India, it’s famous for its fast-paced life, towering skyscrapers, vibrant street markets, and street food. With a population of over 20 million, Mumbai is a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and...

PNC Infratech’s 12 SPVs acquired by Highway Infrastructure Trust

August 20, 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the purchase of a 100% equity stake, along with management and control, in 12 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) from PNC Infratech Limited and PNC Infra Holdings by Highway Infrastructure Trust. Highway Infrastructure Trust is an irrevocable trust created under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882 and is...

Vande Bharat Trains Order Cancelled worth ₹30,000 Crore

August 20, 2024

The Vande Bharat project has hit a significant roadblock as Indian Railways has canceled a ₹30,000 crore tender that had been awarded to the French engineering firm Alstom. This tender was intended for the production and maintenance of 100 aluminum-bodied Vande Bharat train sets over the next 35 years. Concerns arose from the tender panel...

Greater Noida residents will have direct Metro access to Delhi airport and railway station.

August 20, 2024

The UP Cabinet has approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro, bringing the project closer to serving sectors along the Noida-Greater Noida and Yamuna expressways. The plan includes extending the Aqua Line from Sector 142 to the Botanical Garden station, which will connect with Delhi Metro’s Blue and Magenta lines. This new 11.5 km...

Ganga Expressway to open before Mahakumbh 2025

August 20, 2024

About Ganga Expressway The Ganga Expressway, a major infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh, is expected to be completed by December 2024. This highway is designed to improve connectivity across the state, especially in preparation for the Mahakumbh 2025, one of the largest religious events in the world. Stretching about 594 kilometers, the Ganga Expressway will...