India Metro News & Updates

Kolkata Metro passengers will get direct connectivity from Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Airport) station to Shahid Khudiram station (New Garia) via Noapara from December 15, a Metro Railway spokesperson said on Saturday. According to media reports, the move will benefit those travelling to the city's airport.

Driverless trains will run on Bengaluru's Namma Metro's most important Airport and Pink lines. A prototype of the advanced driverless metro trainset, known as 5RS-DM, was recently launched by BEML Limited, marking a major step towards modernising transport infrastructure for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new US$240 million loan to advance the expansion of the Chennai Metro network, bolstering efforts to provide cleaner, safer, and more reliable public transport in the Chennai Metropolitan Region. This latest approval is part of ADB's US$780 million multi-tranche financing facility for the project, approved in 2022. It follows an earlier loan of US$350 million issued under the first tranche.

The Bhopal Metro will begin commercial operations on December 21st. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the event. Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the metro. He will tour Bhopal in a three-coach metro decorated with flowers. People will be able to travel for free in the first week. The date of commercial operations may also change. Instead of December 21st, the metro may start on December 20th. However, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has already stated that the metro will be inaugurated on December 21st at the Khajuraho Convention Center. Prior to this, discussions are underway between the BJP organization, the government, and officials regarding the commercial operation program.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday formally commenced construction of the long-awaited Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor under Phase IV. Known as Golden Line-11, the project is expected to significantly transform connectivity in South Delhi. The first test pile was laid and a groundbreaking ceremony was held near Pushpa Bhawan, near Saket.

The Jaipur Metro project progressed as the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project was approved during the Public Investment Board (PIB) meeting chaired by the Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Union Ministry of Finance on December 11. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase-II of the Jaipur Metro describes the main transit corridor stretching in the north-south direction, covering 42.80 km from Todi Mor to Prahladpura and comprising 36 proposed stations.

Namma Metro's Yellow Line trains will run every 12 minutes from December 22. The sixth train will have to complete signalling interface tests as well as a 750-km main line run before it can be inducted into passenger service.

Digital ticketing has been expanded across Mumbai's metro system, adding Metro lines 2A and 7 to existing services, allowing purchases through multiple apps. Currently, tickets for both elevated lines can only be purchased through MetroOne and WhatsApp. Once the new system is launched, passengers will be able to book rides through multiple apps, including EaseMyTrip, redBus, Tummok, Yatri, ConfirmTicket, Highway Delight, ixigo, Miles & Kilometers (via Telegram), Navi, OneTicket, RedRail, Tripozo, and Vodafone Idea. Paytm, Uber, and Rapido are also expected to be added soon.

The prototype of the state-of-the-art driverless metro trainset (5RS-DM) developed for the upcoming BMRCL Phase 2, 2A, and 2B corridors was launched. Under this prestigious contract, BEML will supply 318 standard gauge metro cars, designed, engineered, and manufactured at its Bengaluru plant, for the Blue Line (Airport Line) and Pink Line. These trains will undergo extensive testing and commissioning in line with BMRCL's implementation timelines, followed by comprehensive maintenance support for 15 years.

Metro services on Line 2A, Andheri West to Dahisar East, and Line 7, Dahisar East to Gundavali, were disrupted on Sunday evening due to a technical glitch in the signalling system, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded during the busy weekend hours.

Metro Line 8, designed to provide direct metro connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), has taken a major step forward with the state government finalizing the corridor's alignment. Developed by CIDCO, the line will create a seamless inter-city metro network, connecting several suburbs of Navi Mumbai for the first time. According to the detailed project report, 11 stations will fall within Navi Mumbai's limits.

Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) has declared Ayesa India Private Limited as the lowest bidder for the DDC contract for the Aqua Line extension. The contract includes providing DDC services for civil, architectural and E&M works, among other works.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the expansion of the Pune Metro Rail Project under Phase 2. The approved project includes the construction of Line 4 and its associated spur Line 4A. The approved Line 4 is 25.52 km long and connects Kharadi to Khadakwasla via Hadapsar and Swargate through 22 elevated stations. Spur Line 4A will cover an additional 6.12 km between Nal Stop and Warje-Manik Baug, with six elevated stations. In total, the two corridors will be 31.64 km long and have 28 stations.

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has announced an ambitious plan to develop a massive 1,575-kilometer metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047. UPMRC Managing Director Sushil Kumar unveiled the comprehensive blueprint during the "Developed Uttar Pradesh for Developed India @ 2047" seminar. The initial phase will focus on expanding the metro system in the state's three established metro cities, with 225 kilometers planned for Lucknow, 200 kilometers for Kanpur, and 100 kilometers for Agra. Additionally, the plan proposes a 150-kilometer network each in Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. 50 kilometers of metro network are planned in key districts such as Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Meerut. Approximately 790 kilometers of this metro infrastructure is targeted to be completed by 2035. Emphasizing the project's financial viability, Kumar stated that the state government's annual contribution for the initial 525 kilometers of expansion will be ₹1,040 crore.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed construction of an underground tunnel at Pulbangash Metro Station on the Red Line as part of the Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg extension of the Magenta Line. The tunnel is built between Pulbangash on the Red Line and the upcoming Sadar Bazar station on the Magenta Line.

Platform screen doors will be installed for the first time on the Namma Metro on Bengaluru's Pink Line. A mockup has already been completed on MG Road, with BMRCL beginning work on the system. The corridor is progressing in phases and is scheduled to open between 2026 and late 2027.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an investment of Rs 9,857.85 crore for the Pune Metro Phase 2 project, which will add 31.64 km of new corridors across two lines with 28 elevated stations. Lines 4 and 4A in Pune Metro Phase 2 will take the city's approved metro rail network beyond 100 km, and connect major IT hubs, commercial areas, educational institutions and dense residential areas in east, south and west Pune.

The proposed East-West Metro corridor from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, part of Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro project, is gaining new momentum, with significant land parcels in the congested hinterland of old Lucknow set to be cleared. Construction on this long-awaited corridor is set to begin next year, transforming transportation planning on some of the city's most space-constrained roads.

The Greater Noida Authority Board has approved the final alignment of two mega projects - Multimodal Transport Hub (MMTH) and Multimodal Logistics Hub (MMLH). The MMLH project, spread over 311 hectares, is one of the flagship projects under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.

The traffic police has issued an advisory regarding major route diversions due to the construction work of the second phase of the metro project. Under the second phase, girder launching will be done from Karond intersection to CIAE campus via Lambakheda Road (Bairsia Road). To ensure smooth execution of the work, traffic restrictions will be in force from 11 pm to 6 am daily from November 24 to December 4.