A Look Back at the History of Delhi Metro’s Faridabad Corridor

With the inauguration of the Delhi Metro Violet line’s 13.875 km extension…

05 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Delhi Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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New Images of Gurgaon’s Rapid Metro in Cybercity

While the Rapid Metro’s southern extension to Sector 55/56 continues at…

05 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Gurgaon Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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Delhi Metro Botanical Garden Station’s Alignment Opens Possibility for Extension

One of my fears related to the Delhi Metro was recently dispelled! When the…

05 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Delhi Metro, Noida & Greater Noida Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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KfW Bankengruppe Sanctions Rs 3,716 cr Loan for Nagpur’s Metro

The Nagpur Metro has achieved a major landmark this week! KfW Bankengruppe,…

05 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Nagpur Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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4 New Metro Trains Delivered to Chennai’s Koyambedu Depot

Chennai’s Koyambedu Depot has shiny new occupants! This week, Alstom…

05 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Chennai Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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Delhi Metro Gets Ready for Faridabad Line’s Inauguration

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and its finishing contractors are in the process…

04 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Delhi Metro ⋅ 2 Comments
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A Look at Japanese Funding in Indian Metro Systems

The Business Standard recently came out with a brilliant report on the rise…

04 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Bangalore Metro, Chennai Metro, Delhi Metro, Kolkata Metro, Mumbai Metro, Other ⋅ 0 Comments
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Tour of Chennai Metro’s Koyambedu Depot

Unlike other metro systems in the country, the Chennai Metro is unique. Both…

04 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Chennai Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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Kochi Metro’s Rolling Stock Design & New Logo Unveiled

The Kochi Metro’s finalized rolling stock design and logo have finally been unveiled! Back in July I had written that a logo was in the works (See: Kochi…

03 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Kochi Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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Bangalore Metro – September 1 Tunneling Update

With the Krishna TBM’s breakthrough at Chickpet station behind us (See:  TBM Krishna Finally Makes a Breakthrough at Chickpet), we’re now…

02 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Bangalore Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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Excellent Video Report on the Kochi Metro Project

Frank Pereira from the Rajya Sabha TV has come out with an excellent 25 minute special report on how the Kochi Metro is being built. Besides excellent…

02 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Kochi Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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TBM Makes Successful Breakthrough at Chennai’s AG-DMS/Gemini Station

Yesterday it was Bangalore’s big day (See: TBM Krishna Finally Makes a Breakthrough at Chickpet) and today it is Chennai’s! TBM 2 made a successful…

01 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Chennai Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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[Pics] Chennai Metro’s Underground Section Taking Shape

Geosmart Engineering Pvt. Ltd specializes in geotechnical investigations & civil construction, and was hired by two JV construction companies to assist…

01 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Chennai Metro ⋅ 0 Comments
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[Pics] Delhi Metro’s Completed Pink Line Tunnels in North & South Delhi

Geosmart Engineering Pvt. Ltd specializes in geotechnical investigations & civil construction, and was hired by two JV construction companies to assist…

01 Sep 2015 ⋅ by ⋅ in Delhi Metro ⋅ 1 Comment
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Commencement date of metro operations along with current operational length:

• Kolkata: 24 October 1984 – 58.7 km
• Delhi: 24 December 2002 – 353.3 km
• Bangalore: 20 October 2011 – 94.3 km
• Gurgaon: 14 November 2013 – 12.1 km
• Mumbai: 8 June 2014 – 68.5 km
• Jaipur: 3 June 2015 – 12 km
• Chennai: 29 June 2015 – 54.1 km
• Kochi: 19 June 2017 – 27.9 km
• Lucknow: 6 September 2017 – 22.9 km
• Hyderabad: 29 November 2017 – 67 km
• Noida-Gr. Noida: 25 January 2019 – 29.7 km
• Ahmedabad: 6 March 2019 – 60.7 km
• Nagpur: 8 March 2019 – 38.2 km
• Kanpur – 29 December 2021 – 16 km
• Pune: 6 March 2022 – 31.2 km
• Navi Mumbai: 17 November 2023 – 11.1 km
• Agra: March 6 2024 – 5.2 km
• Indore: May 31 2025 – 5.8 km
• Patna: October 6, 2025 – 3.2 km

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