Hyderabad's Metro expansion remains stalled amid uncertainty over Phase II approval and the State government's takeover of Phase I. While the Centre has approved over 380 km of Metro projects in several cities since January 2024, Telangana's proposals remain pending.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation reopened entry and exit gates at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations. However, 15 other central Delhi stations remain closed for a fourth day due to ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar
Metro station closures around central Delhi forced hundreds of protesters and commuters to walk long distances to Jantar Mantar. Despite shut stations, traffic diversions, and suspended internet services, crowds continued to gather, turning disrupted commutes into organized marches
Delhi Metro services remained disrupted for the second straight day as 17 stations stayed closed amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Commuters reported longer travel times, higher transport costs, and uncertainty, with many forced to rely on road transport
Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including major hubs like Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were shut on Thursday morning due to security concerns amid the swelling Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the construction of the 12.37-km underground Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro corridor. The Magenta Line extension will feature 10 stations, connect seven major routes, and significantly boost connectivity across key transit hubs and historical landmarks
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to jointly develop autonomous mobility and intelligent navigation solutions, combining DMRC’s operational expertise with IIT Hyderabad’s research capabilities to advance next-generation smart public transport systems
Delhi Metro fares have been revised for the first time in eight years, with increases of Rs 1–4 across most lines and up to Rs 5 on the Airport Express Line.
The DMRC and Blue Dart have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate urban freight (cargo) services via metro trains, leveraging the metro's infrastructure to streamline cargo movement while reducing road congestion and emissions.
A marginal convenience fee will be applied to transactions made via credit/debit card, while no convenience fee will be charged for UPI-based transactions.
Tremendous efforts were put in by DMRC officials to analyse the measurement data at various speeds to understand the behaviour and response of the system, the officials said.
On Independence day the trains will run with a frequency of 30 minutes on all the Lines till 06.00 am. After 6.00 am, Metro trains will run as per the normal timetable throughout the day.
