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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves DPR for Bhubaneswar Metro Project

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik approves Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project at ₹5929 crore. Govt. to bear entire cost. ₹210 crore provided in supplementary budget. Foundation to be laid on Jan 1, 2024.

The Hindu

Injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing headscarf in Tehran sparks anger

A mysterious injury suffered by a 16-year-old girl who boarded a Metro train in Iran’s capital without a headscarf has reignited anger just after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the nationwide protests it sparked.

France 24

Mysterious injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing a headscarf in Tehran's Metro sparks anger

A mysterious injury suffered by a 16-year-old girl not wearing a headscarf while boarding a Metro train in Iran’s capital has reignited anger just after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the nationwide protests it sparked

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Exploring yet another option to solve Namma Metro’s last-mile connectivity issue

Ubiquitous on Bengaluru’s streets, the autorickshaw should have been the most effective last-mile connectivity option. It is a no-brainer, at least on paper. Yet, the lack of an effective price regulatory system has made a mockery of the auto meter, further pushing the city’s unsustainable, explosive growth of private vehicles.…

The Hindu

Why is it so difficult to change trains in Paris to reach the south of France?

Train Talk: Make a connection, or make the best of a connection, in the French capital?

The Independent UK

Rajesh Thaithara from Kerala built the dummy train in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Jawan’

Rajesh Thaithara's biggest project yet, Jawan, is a 135-ft dummy train built in 26 days with 80 people. He researched the Mumbai Metro, built the 'iron cage' & 8 doors, and got to watch SRK from a distance. He built vehicles for 2.0, Madras Cafe & more.

The Hindu

DULT to setup e-bicycle system in Malleswaram for enhanced neighborhood connectivity

DULT to set up e-bicycle system in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru to address first & last mile connectivity. GIZ, Bosch & GUMI-LL collaborating to promote cycling & reduce traffic congestion. Residents welcome initiative & suggest expanding to other parts of area & connecting to metro stations. P2P survey shows 1.42% prefer bicycles…

The Hindu

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Two detained in connection with pro-Khalistan graffiti at Delhi metro stations

The Delhi Police Special Cell on Thursday detained two persons from Punjab in connection with pro-Khalistan graffiti and slogans painted at more than 5 metro stations in Delhi on August 27. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Property prices shoot up as Chennai Metro project makes a steady progress

Chennai Metro Rail has been a boon to the real estate sector, with land and property prices increasing by 20-40% in the last decade. Locations close to Metro command a premium, but prices on interior roads remain stagnant. Completion of projects is key to real estate price appreciation.

The Hindu

Ahead of G20 summit, Delhi Metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans

Fuelling security concerns ahead of the G20 Summit, which is set to be hosted in the national capital next month under India's presidency, suspected activists of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a front for the separatist Khalistan Group, defaced more than five Metro stations with pro-Khalistan slogans. Read further on dynamite…

Dynamite News

Disinterest in a tree census of Bengaluru: Deliberate and by design?

Axed, felled, and carted away for umpteen road projects, trees in their thousands have vanished from the once green face of Bengaluru city. But ask the authorities to put a precise number on the trees lost, and a deafening silence greets you. For, a tree census, mandated and reiterated by…

The Hindu

Transit Oriented Development has great potential, but only with a master plan

TOD looks great on paper. It was drafted by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in May 2019 and approved first by the Bommai Government in November 2022. Besides ease of access, TOD also proposes a boost to vertical growth through…

The Hindu

Shanghai city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in China’s gleaming metropolis

From old school to ultra modern, soups to skyscrapers, Chris Beanland finds that visitors will never be lost for things to do and see in one of the world’s largest cities

The Independent UK

Beyoncé Pays $100K for Washington, D.C. Metro Trains to Run Later Than Normal Amid Two-Hour Performance Delay

Now that’s what we call looking out for your fans.

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The Guardian - UK

Metropolitain by Andrew Martin review – a train lover’s guide to Paris

A British fan with a keen eye for detail paints a charming portrait of the beautifully designed Métro, which was conceived as the antithesis of London’s tube system

The Hindu

PM Modi slams Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan over lack of development

PM Modi lauds Maharashtra govt's progress, slams Karnataka's "hollow announcements". He lauds Maharashtra's industrial development, and flags off Pune Metro Rail project. He says metro is becoming a new lifeline for cities, and CM Shinde says MVA govt is a "triple-engine" one, driving Maharashtra's progress.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lollapalooza 2023: Here’s which Lollapalooza aftershows still have tickets

Check out which official Lollapalooza after shows you can still snag tickets for this week.

The Hindu

Leg up for hip-hop community in Hyderabad

HydStreetCulture, a hip hop community in Hyderabad cipher at public spaces like parks, the Necklace Road and Metro stations to popularise Hip Hop culture

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Parisian panache: six of the most spectacular Paris Métro stations

Grand designs will feature in a major expansion of the Paris Métro, but there is plenty of theatricality, beauty and swagger on show at existing stations

Irish Mirror

'We could connect the city, North Dublin and the Airport with a Luas for a fraction of the cost of the MetroLink' - policy expert

Construction of the MetroLink is set to begin in 2025 with services predicted to be in operation by 2034

Irish Mirror

Public Accounts Committee warns Metrolink spending can't exceed €9.5bn

They outlined concerns over value for money on transport spending and have called for updates

Chronicle Live

Metro passengers warned of major line closure between Benton and North Shields

Passengers will have to use a replacement bus running between North Shields to Four Lane Ends for five days

Dublin Live

Dublin Metrolink bill already at €300m despite no construction

The Public Accounts Committee have been left "frustrated" at the lack of progress

Los Angeles Times

Copper wire thefts on the rise, causing delays for Metro's rail lines

A section of Los Angeles' Metro rail system that extends from Norwalk to the South Bay was delayed this week because of the theft of copper wires used to power the rail cars.

The Hindu

Futuristic policies have boosted global recognition of Indian universities: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, June 30, 2023 travelled on the metro to attend an event at Delhi University.

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