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Mumbai Metro rail-3 underground project may take at least two more years to complete
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, MMRDA's metropolitan commissioner SVR Srinivas said, "Mumbai metro line 3 will take at least another two to two-and-a-half years to complete as a lot of works remain other than the depot."
Mumbai's monorail line resumes services
According to a report by PTI, services on the 20-km monorail line in the financial capital resumed on Sunday, after nearly seven months of closure following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The single line, which had been struggling with ridership numbers before the pandemic as well, witnessed low patronage which can also be attributed to it being a weekend.
Mumbai’s Monorail services resume in graded manner
Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Monorail services resumed after over 6 months on October 18. The Monorail was completely ceased its services on March 22 amid COVID nationwide lockdown. Contact-less ticketing services, to curb the spread of COVID-19, will also be available from October 21.Mumbai’s Monorail ser...
Medha Servo to set up India’s largest private rail coach factory in Telangana
The facility, touted the country’s largest private-sector rail coach factory, provides employment opportunity to 2,200 persons in the region, said the Telangana government in a statement.
Three Indian companies express interest in Mumbai monorail projects
Last month, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) scrapped the Rs 500 crore contract for sourcing 10 rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail project wherein two Chinese firms had expressed their interest to supply the rakes, stating that the companies were "dictating" terms.
India-China standoff: MMRDA cancels tender worth Rs 500 crore with 2 Chinese firms
Town planning authority MMRDA has scrapped the bidding process for sourcing 10 rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail project wherein two Chinese firms had expressed their interest to supply the rakes, saying the companies were "dictating" terms.India-Chin...
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Lateral entry plan for government company worries foreign bidders
City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), the builder of Navi Mumbai Metro had floated a tender for choosing an operator for Line-1 of the project in December 2018.
There’s pro-incumbency due to my achievements: Kirron Kher
Kirron Kher believes Modi government’s achievements like the air strikes in Balakot will help her overcome the challenge of Congress again.
Entire 19.54 km Mumbai monorail network now operational
With this, the entire 19.54 kilometre route of the monorail system, being implemented by the MMRDA, is now functional.
Suburban rail project likely to get delayed
The draft feasibility report for the proposed scheme may need reworking as the state wants at least 19 changes.
Mumbai Monorail restarts on September 1
MMRDA goes back to Malaysia-based firm Scomi, which launched Monorail in Mumbai, after other companies quote amounts two to six times the budget allocated to run the network.
Telangana government mulls monorail in Hyderabad's IT corridor
Noting that Hyderabad is still the preferred destination for investments, the official cited example of reputed firms increasing their staff strength in the city.
Mumbai monorail catches fire, no casualties but services hit
The incident happened at 5:20am on Thursday. According to officials, a short circuit may have triggered the fire. Two bogies were reportedly damaged in the incident.
Poor planning led to failure of Mumbai's monorail: Sudhir Mungantiwar
"The worst example of unplanned project is our monorail. Today we have only 4-5 passengers commuting on this Chembur-Wadala route daily."
Metro and Monorail projects affected people seek speedy rehab
The project-affected people (PAPs) of Metro rail and Monorail projects in the city today alleged inordinate delay in their rehabilitation and warned to forcibly take possession of the flats constructed by the authorities for them.
Maharashtra government to scrap all future monorail projects
There was a proposal for a Monorail from Thane to Kalyan and Bhiwandi, and also a line from Thane to Wadala. However, all those plans have been scrapped: MMRDA official
Chennai’s monorail stuck at bidding process
The project, which recently received approval from the Union Urban Development ministry, was said to be a solution to the searing traffic woes of the city.
Metro rail launch in March next year: M Venkaiah Naidu
On the request for taking up the Mass Rapid Transit System rail network by Metro Rail, he said it has to be discussed with railway authorities.
Government drops Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan monorail plan, looks at MRTS
Maharashtra is exploring the option to develop a mass-rapid transit system (MRTS) in the regions to improve transport system in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
Monorail services on Wadala-Chembur to be extended till 10 PM
"Mumbai monorail services will run up to 10 PM from the present 8 PM from Friday, August 15 India's Independence Day," MMRDA said
Mumbai Monorail takes off, commercial operations to begin from tomorrow
After years of delays and overcoming many a operational hiccups, the country's first Monorail finally made its debut with Prithviraj Chavan inaugurating the service.
Nation's first monorail to roll out in Mumbai on February 1
The Authority has fixed fares between Rs 5-11 for the first phase of operations, he said adding that MMRDA will operate six trains.
AAP govt not keen, monorail may go off track
The advantage of the monorail in such populated areas is the narrow diameter of pillars-whileand ability to take sharp turns.
India’s first monorail service to be launched in Mumbai soon
It’s fast, less noisy and eco-friendly. Once it begins operations, the aim is to see surface traffic reduced by 50,000 vehicles and carbon emission reduced by 200 tonne per day.
First monorail in Delhi by 2017, need more: Sheila Dikshit
Delhi is likely to get its first monorail corridor between Shastri Park and Trilokpuri by 2017 and there is a need to identify more such corridors.
'Metro rail a reality in 3 yrs if various issues overcome'
"The Kochi Metro rail project would be completed in three years if various issues like strikes and labour problem in Kerala are avoided,''
Mumbai monorail may start commercial operation in August
The safety certification process for the mororail system will begin in June, MMRDA executives said after a test ride organised for media on Saturday.
Delhi cabinet may clear monorail project tomorrow
The 11-km-long monorail project of Delhi government, which would be first such network in North India, is likely to be cleared by the state cabinet soon.
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