Alstom begins manufacturing of train coaches for Kochi Metro

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 19:32

France-based Alstom has commenced manufacturing of rail coaches for Kochi Metro Rail, coinciding with the Make in India concept promoted by the Centre, at nearby Sri City Special Economic Zone.

Alstom bags 25 mn euro contract from Delhi Metro

Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015, 18:07

This new line is expected to open in December 2016 and will be 59 km long and includes 38 stations.

Online hiring rises 11% in January

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 17:57

The report added that demand for senior professionals has witnessed a significant uptrend.

Delhi Metro fares may be hiked after polls

Last Updated: Sunday, February 1, 2015, 19:38

Delhi Metro fares may be hiked soon after the Assembly polls as the government has initiated a process to review the rates which were last raised in 2009.

Metro fare hike long overdue: DMRC MD

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 16:48

Fares were last revised in 2009 when the minimum fare was raised from Rs 6 to Rs 8 with the maximum fare being raised to Rs 30 from Rs 22.

Govt participation boosts infra cos to issue corporate bonds

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 17:08

These bonds facilitate infrastructure developers to raise funds at a lower cost than bank financing

New, higher rates for Mumbai metro come into effect

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 21:17

The new rates for the 11.4 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor, the first phase of metro in Mumbai, are Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 30 and Rs 40.

Reliance Infra allowed to hike Mumbai Metro fares

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 16:00

The Bombay High Court Thursday dismissed a plea by the Maharashtra government challenging revised fares proposed by Reliance Infra for the Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd. (MMOPL).

MMRCL appoints consultant for metro line 3

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 20:58

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, the implementing agency for the Rs 23,136 crore Colaba-Seepz corridor of metro rail here, has appointed Hong Kong-based Aecom Asia-led consortium as a consultant to assist it in developing the 33.5 km-long underground project.

Delhi Metro awarded for energy efficiency

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 14:19

For its energy efficient measures, the Delhi Metro has become the first rail system in the world to be awarded the Gold Standard foundation -- a globally accepted certification standard for carbon mitigation projects, a statement said Sunday.

CISF to engage with Metro commuters `politely but firmly`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 11:48

Delhi Metro commuters can look forward to "polite" frisking as security personnel deployed at all stations are now being aggressively trained in soft skills, the new chief of paramilitary CISF has said.

DMRC approves extension of Metro in Ghaziabad

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 01:54

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation board has approved its Dilshad Garden extension project to New Bus Stand following issuance of a no objection certificate from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, said a Ghaziabad civic body official.