Railways
Hyderabad Metro achieves financial closure
05 Apr 2011
The Hyderabad Metro project achieved financial closure on Tuesday and with a commitment of Rs11,480 crore it becomes the largest fund tie-up in India involving a public private partnership (PPP) project.
$9-billion revolving fund for Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor
16 Feb 2011
The Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project is expected to attract investments of over $100 billion
SAIL, IRCON sign pact for rail infrastructure
17 Jan 2011
UK transport watchdog suggests overhaul of London rail tracks to beat the cold
29 Dec 2010
The UK government's transport troubleshooter wants a radical overhaul of 3,000 miles of track in the London commuter belt to preempt a commuter revolt
Railway ministry seeks Planning Commission approval for rail link to Leh
27 Dec 2010
The China Study Group, which comprises key officials including the foreign, defence and home secretaries, besides the heads of the Intelligence Bureau and the RAW, have also been asked to examine the proposal, which has the backing of the Indian Army
UK trains fast becoming ‘cattle-cars’, says panel
11 Nov 2010
Britain's MPs say available space on trains could fall by up to a third, forcing rush-hour commuters to endure overcrowding
Railways testing improved anti-collision devices
03 Nov 2010
Delhi Metro to fine men found on ladies’ coaches
25 Oct 2010
Delhi cabinet gives nod to Metro expansion
12 Oct 2010
China’s high-speed train sets new world record
30 Sep 2010
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