Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
Interchange stations to further boost connectivity The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's Phase III expansions plans are sure to please many more residents of the city. First it was the ‘heritage corridor' for heritage enthusiasts, now plans to connect four of South Delhi's prominent markets will surely prove a boon for …
The four major commercial hubs of South Delhi will be connected via the Metro, once the Phase III of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is complete (DMRC) in 2016. Officials in the Delhi Metro said Sarojini Nagar and South Extension will have dedicated stations, while the the existing stations at …
The real grit of the Delhi Traffic Police and other agencies monitoring the experimental run for mixed vehicular usage on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor will be put to test on Monday, the first working day post the commencement of the pilot study. Overwhelmed with the postive response received …
New Delhi: The second day of the trial run on the bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor saw high drama as kerbstones in the centre of the corridor were found demolished on Sunday morning. These kerbstones, which divided the dedicated bus lane from the rest of the carriageway, were removed by …
UN report rates Mumbai, Kolkata as below average Three big cities — Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore — have been rated below average compared to other mega cities in Asia-Pacific in terms of keeping pollution levels in check, said a report of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Delhi is the …
60 new buses connecting metro stations every 15 minutes Commuters in the satellite towns of Gurgaon and Faridabad have reason to rejoice with the Haryana Roadways agreeing to introduce feeder buses connecting these towns to major metro railway stations in the Capital. The service has become operational with close to …
A model bus terminal planned in Kalasipalyam The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will soon introduce a bus with a passenger capacity of 110, Transport minister R Ashoka said on Thursday. The new bus will be 14.5 mt in length as opposed to the existing city buses which are 12 …
After deciding to integrate railway freight data with the Integrated Mines and Mineral Management System (i3MS), the online data verification and permit generation software for mineral transports, the steel and mines department now plans to integrate the software with the commercial tax department. “By June 1, the integration with the …
The Delhi High Court defended the Delhi government’s decision to make Global Positioning Systems (GPS) compulsory for autorickshaws in the city, by dismissing a challenge against the government’s authority to pass this order. The court said such power was given to the government under the Motor Vehicles Act. A division …
The work for the preparation for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor for conducting the trial run for mixed vehicular usage began on Wednesday night. Since the present bus lanes will cater to different directions of traffic during the course of the study, retro reflective median markers are being placed …
The Asian Development Bank has started work on the feasibility study of the Rapid Bus Transit for Islamabad to examine whether the project would be feasible technically or financially. "A four-member team of the ADB has reached Islamabad and launched work on the feasibility study," said a senior official of …
SRINAGAR: In order to streamline ever-increasing vehicular movement in summer capital, Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, today directed Traffic Department, SMC and SDA to immediately operationalize 56 bus bays and 6 parking lots which have been identified at different spots. The Minister issued these directions at a …
Slow & Steady, These Tours Show You Hidden Facets Of City And Enrich Experience New Delhi: It’s difficult, maybe impossible, to truly explore Delhi from the confines of a tour bus or through the rehearsed words of a guide. As the city evolves, it’s only natural that the ways of …
Chennai to get 250, including 100 mini-buses, says Transport Minister Three thousand new buses will be introduced this year at a cost of Rs.548 crore for the State, and the city will get 250 buses, including 100 mini-buses, Transport Minister V. Senthil Balaji informed the Assembly on Tuesday The mini-buses …
The state government on Tuesday told the Bombay High Court that close to 6,500 autorickshaws in the city have been fitted with electronic meters following a notification issued in February. The statement was made in a compliance report filed before the court by joint transport commissioner Satish Sahasrabudhhe. The report …
With 2016 set as the goal post for completing construction of Phase-III, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is gearing up to complete the project within the tight schedule and estimated completion cost. “Phase-II was completed in half the time taken for Phase-I with the Commonwealth Games as the goal. For …
AHMEDABAD: For the first time a new standard for operations for BRTS has been introduced by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP). From the next year onwards, the city's BRTS will be rated against 70 other similar mass transit networks across the globe, said ITDP officials. The ITDP …
Decision was taken in response to suggestions given by Disability Rights Alliance – Tamil Nadu Persons with disability will have comfortable access to metro stations and trains, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) said on Saturday. According to an official of the CMRL, all metro stations will have signage within …
Delhi Metro’s ‘Heritage Corridor’ has hit a roadblock once again. The Phase III project is stuck in a deadlock between the National Monument Authority (NMA) and the Delhi Metro with the former insisting on a “structural impact study” to be conducted by IIT in Delhi or Roorkee. However, Delhi Metro …
NEW DELHI: Trucks and tourist buses with national permits and registered in NCR that need to move cargo or people between two points in NCR are now required to comply with Bharat Stage IV emission standards. The notification was issued this February but sources claim there is negligible compliance. With …
