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Metro trains: Baggage rules changed for passengers in all cities

Metro train passengers in the country can now carry bag weighing up to 25 kgFor dedicated metro trains for airports, the ministry has also allowed one bag weighing up to 32 kilograms

1 min read29 Aug 2019
Industry

Centre proposes 'Metrolite' train for small cities

The 'Metrolite' system will have a dedicated path separating the road traffic with itThe three-coach train will have capacity of carrying 300 passengers

1 min read21 Jul 2019
Politics

Mumbai locals to get indicators to warn people against boarding moving trains

The Central Railway has installed a blue indicator light at the entrance of a suburban train coach as a pilot project to warn passengers not to board trains that are about to depart

1 min read17 Jan 2019
Politics

Delhi Metro timings unchanged on Independence Day, parking open from 2pm

Delhi Metro services are running regularly like everyday on Independence Day, 15 August, but parking is not available till 2pm and some gates of select Metro stations are closed.

1 min read15 Aug 2018
Industry

Impact of Metro on Hyderabad, Bengaluru traffic: What data shows

Ensuring first- and last-mile connectivity remains crucial for the success of mass rapid transit systems such as metro trains

2 min read21 Jun 2018
Politics

No Delhi metro train services on Holi till 2.30pm

On the day of Holi festival on Friday, Delhi metro services will not be available till 2.30pm on all lines but the services will continue normally thereafter

1 min read28 Feb 2018
Politics

Ban commuters from carrying matchboxes, lighters: Delhi government to DMRC

The Delhi government has issued a strict compliance notice to the DMRC, asking it to prohibit passengers from carrying matchboxes and lighters in metro trains and on station premises

1 min read24 Sep 2017
Industry

Union Cabinet approves new metro rail policy

The new metro rail policy entails that the Centre will approve and aid metro rail projects only if they have private participation and ensure last-mile connectivity

2 min read17 Aug 2017
Industry

Smart Cities: Slum dwellers squeezed out of India’s ambitious plan, activists say

Activists say govt's Smart Cities plan will force tens of thousands of people from their slum homes as city planners spruce up central business districts and build metro train lines

3 min read28 Sep 2016
Industry

Lucknow Metro train designs unveiled

Lucknow Metro Rail trains will have seats for 186 passengers, and total capacity of around 1,100 passengers at a time

1 min read11 May 2016
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