New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the construction of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro Corridor at the Sarai Rohilla Metro Station construction site. On the occasion, construction of the diaphragm wall began at Sarai Rohilla Metro Station, marking the first phase of this important project, said an official statement.The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Metro is not merely a mode of transport but the foundation of a deve…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday said it has started construction work at the Central Secretariat Metro Station for the Central Vista Corridor in the heart of the national capital.Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, was present on the occasion along with senior officials from the ministry and DMRC.The station is being developed under Phase V(A) as an extension of the existing Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg. T…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that train services on Sunday will start at 4 a.m. to facilitate the movement of those taking part in yoga events across the national capital region.In a post on X, DMRC said: “Begin Your Yoga Day Journey with a Timely Ride! Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with DMRC’s special early morning services for a smooth start to your day.””Delhi Metro services will commence from 04…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) In a significant move that could revive Kerala’s high-speed rail ambitions in a new format, the state government on Saturday constituted a four member expert committee to examine the alternative high-speed rail corridor proposed by Metro Man E. Sreedharan. The decision follows the detailed discussions held between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Sreedharan at the Secretariat on May 29.The committee will be convened by the Transport (Railways) Secretary T. V. A…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at environmental conservation and sustainable development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will install special collection boxes for old clothes at 10 major stations. She said that at these stations, people can deposit garments they no longer wear. These clothes will be recycled and converted into useful products.Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government is continuously working…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a major push to encourage the use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced a series of measures, including additional train trips, enhanced security arrangements, and expanded commuter facilities across the Delhi-NCR network.According to the DMRC, 24 additional train trips will be introduced every Monday beginning May 18 through the deployment of six extra trains. The corporation said ad…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hydrogen-powered buses introduced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) here mark a significant step towards clean and sustainable mobility in India, IndianOil Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar said on Friday.Speaking to IANS, Kumar said the two hydrogen fuel cell buses handed over to DMRC will operate between Central Secretariat and Kartavya Bhavan, promoting green and environment-friendly public transport.”Hydrogen-powered buses…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) On the occasion of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) 32nd Foundation Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday the seven new corridors to be constructed under Metro Phase-V (B).She said these corridors will have a combined length of 97.158 kilometers, and 65 new stations will be built along them. The estimated cost for all seven corridors to be constructed under Metro Phase-V (B) is approximately Rs 48,204.56 crore.The Chief Minister stated that th…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta carried out a detailed review of Delhi Metro and associated road and flyover projects, reiterating that building a modern and efficient public transport system remains a top priority for the government. Chairing a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, she said the focus is on reducing traffic congestion, improving ease of travel and cutting pollution levels in the capital.Senior officials, including the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail…
Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday wrote to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging him to revive the Bhubaneswar Metro project through a structured collaboration between the Union and the state government, on the lines of Jaipur Metro Phase-2 in Rajasthan. In a letter to CM on Thursday, Patra mentioned that the Union Cabinet on April 8 approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 (41 km; 13,000+ crore) project under the Metro Rail Policy, 201…