Switzerland's Massive Tunnel Network Beneath the Alps
Switzerland has built one of the world's largest tunnel networks over decades. This underground system moves people, goods, water and power through difficult terrain.
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Patna Cabinet Approves Mega Plan, Funds for Power and Ring Road
The Bihar state cabinet approved a consultant for a new mega plan in Rajbanshi and Shastri Nagars, sanctioned funds for underground electricity cabling, and allocated money for Patna Ring Road land acquisition.
Patna Metro work disrupts traffic near Junction, new path built
Construction of Patna Junction's underground metro station causes traffic diversions. Officials create an 8ft wide pedestrian path for safer access. Details on the underpass and station design inside.
10 Jan: London Tube, Comet Crash, World Hindi Day
Explore key events of 10th January: London's first underground railway (1863), the Comet jet disaster (1954), and World Hindi Day. Also, birth anniversaries of Hrithik Roshan, George Foreman & more.
Sector 17 Chandigarh to get new underground parking facilities
Chandigarh administration revives plans for new multi-level parking in Sector 17 and old underground lots near DC office to tackle chronic congestion. Details inside.
Pune's Underground Tunnel Network Plan Gets CM's Push
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pushes for Pune's underground 'Paatal Lok' tunnel network to solve traffic woes. Pre-feasibility report ready for the Rs 32,000 crore project, including Yerawada-Katraj link.
Delhi's Pollution Fix: Make Public Transport the Backbone
Delhi's air crisis needs a structural fix, not short-term bans. Expert Rashmi Sadana argues for making integrated public transport the city's core to ensure cleaner air and equitable mobility for millions.
Bengaluru's BMLTA Transport Watchdog 'Dead on Arrival'
Bengaluru's new transport authority, BMLTA, faces irrelevance as key decisions are kept outside its purview. Discover the implications for the city's traffic woes. Read more.
PU Launches Trial Bus Service for Panchkula, Mohali Students
Panjab University begins a trial bus service for students from Panchkula & Mohali. Register by Jan 15 to help finalize routes. Read details and how to apply.
Bengaluru's new transport watchdog lacks real power
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 mobile blackout persists in stalemate
Mumbai's underground Aqua Metro faces a mobile network blackout as telecom firms and MMRCL clash over pricing. Commuters remain cut off, raising safety concerns. Details inside.
BSNL Copper Cable Theft in Chandigarh's Sector 34
Thieves with technical know-how steal high-capacity underground copper cables from BSNL in Chandigarh's Sector 34, causing major loss. Police probe underway. Read details.
Golf Club Accused of Seizing Public Parking in Jaipur
Central Park Bachao Committee alleges Rambagh Golf Club has occupied a new underground parking lot built with public funds. The group threatens legal action if JDA doesn't ensure public access.
Chennai's 800 Crore Transport Hub: Foundation on Jan 25
CM M K Stalin to lay the foundation for a ₹800 crore multi-modal transport hub in Chennai on Jan 25, redeveloping the 75-year-old Broadway bus stand. The project promises modern facilities for north Chennai commuters.
Govt's image rests on your services: Gujarat CM to drivers
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel addressed GSRTC drivers, stating government's reputation hinges on their service. 3084 drivers and 1658 helpers received appointment letters. Fare hike of 3% also announced.
AMC Mandates Utility Planning Under Pavements for New Roads
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mandates underground utility planning beneath footpaths before road construction in TP schemes to prevent repeated digging. Learn the new guidelines.
Bus Services Disrupted in Trichy During CM Stalin's Visit
Hundreds of passengers in Trichy faced severe delays and overcrowded buses as public transport was diverted for CM M K Stalin's event. Commuters heading to work and colleges were severely affected. Read more about the transport chaos.
Israel's NIS 40 Million Smart Transport Plan for South
Israel's Ministry of Transport commits NIS 40 million for smart transportation in the south by 2026, focusing on AI and IoT to improve safety and mobility. Learn about the innovative plan.
7 km BMC tunnel to carry desalinated water to Mumbai suburbs
Mumbai's BMC floats tender for a 7.05 km underground tunnel from Manori desalination plant to Kandivali. The Rs 200 crore project will supply 400 MLD water to western suburbs.
Record 2.8 Million Use Public Transport on NYE
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Kochi Metro's Historic New Year Ridership Hits 1.61 Lakh
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd achieved its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,61,683 passengers on New Year's Day across its integrated network. Discover how seamless connectivity and extended services created history.
Magenta Line to be Delhi Metro's longest corridor
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will surpass the Pink Line as the network's longest corridor, reaching 76.6km after a new 9.9km underground stretch is added. Discover the new stations and connectivity benefits.
100 New Buses Join Uttarakhand Transport Corporation Fleet
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated 100 new UTC buses, plus 10 AC & 2 sleeper buses. The move aims to strengthen safe, affordable public transport and boost state tourism. Read more.
TN Govt Allows Transport Corps to Lease Private Buses
Facing delays in new bus procurement, Tamil Nadu permits state transport corporations to rent private buses. Unions fear higher costs and systemic dependence. Read the full analysis.
Trichy's Rs 3.7 Cr Super Sucker Truck Clears UGD Block
Trichy Corporation successfully trialed a new Rs 3.7 crore super sucker truck to clear a major drainage block on Puthur Main Road. Read how this advanced machine enhances civic maintenance.
Samosas on London Train: Viral Video Sparks Debate
A video of an Indian man selling Bihari samosas on a London Underground train has gone viral, amassing 9.3 million views. The clip has divided the internet, sparking reactions from embarrassment to amusement. Read the full story here.
AMTS receives delayed electric buses, eyes 3000 by 2031
Ahmedabad's AMTS finally receives 15 electric buses after a 3-month delay. Plans to deploy 225 by Sep 2025 and scale up to 3000 ahead of 2036 Olympics. Read more about the city's green transport push.
Bus Bay Mayhem at Chennai Central Station Endangers Commuters
Commuters at Chennai's MGR Central Railway Station face dangerous chaos as bus bunching blocks bays, forcing passengers to squeeze between vehicles. Officials promise action. Read more.
Ludhiana's Transport Hub Faces Major Infrastructure Crisis
Ludhiana's Transport Nagar, North India's second-largest transport hub, grapples with broken roads, sewage failure, garbage piles, and rising robberies. Transporters demand urgent action from authorities.
Sewage Floods Road to Madurai's Meenakshi Temple
Sewage overflow near Madurai's Meenakshi Amman temple disrupts access for devotees and vendors. Officials cite silt and commercial waste as cause. Read about the impact and civic response.
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