Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express later this week, marking another addition to India's expanding semi-high-speed rail network. The train will operate six days a week, covering 443 km in about 7 hours 40 minutes. It will connect major cities and pilgrimage points such as Vindhyachal, Prayagraj Chheoki, Chitrakut Dham, Banda, and Mahoba. This will be the fifth Vande Bharat Express originating from Varanasi, aimed at improving tourism and easing travel between eastern Uttar Pradesh and central Madhya Pradesh.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will take charge of resurfacing three key flyovers at Vikhroli, Vakola and Aarey, under a project estimated at around INR 30-35 crore, with reimbursement to follow from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The move follows directives from Shri Piyush Goyal and Shri Devendra Fadnavis aimed at easing traffic flow on the Western Express Highway. Tendering was scheduled this week and work is expected to begin in early December. The flyovers, though under MSRDC's jurisdiction, will now be handled by the civic body to speed up repairs.Read more

The Noida International Airport at Jewar is poised to benefit from a multi-modal access network combining road, rail and bus links, according to the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The airport, already linked to the Yamuna Expressway, will also connect to the Delhi�Mumbai Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. A detailed project report has been approved for a rail corridor and a new station on the high-speed Delhi�Varanasi line is being included. Bus and electric-bus services will link nearby cities and metro networks, while ride-hailing and car rental ties are in place. Phase 1 will be on 1,334 ha with one terminal and capacity for about 12 million passengers annually, developing over four phases to 5,000 ha and up to 300 million passengers one day.Read more

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi handled over 6.7 lakh transit passengers between Asia and Europe in the past year, marking a 34 % increase from around 4.98 lakh a year earlier. The growth highlights Delhi�s emergence as a preferred hub for connecting flights between the two regions. Air India contributed nearly two-thirds of the east-west transit flow, followed by IndiGo with one-fourth. Japan Airlines� upcoming daily service to Tokyo Narita, beginning in early 2026, is expected to further strengthen IGIA�s global connectivity.Read more

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has deferred the completion of the 11 km six-lane road linking Magadi Road and the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway to early 2026. The project, developed at a cost of INR 500 crore, has been delayed due to continuous rainfall and pending approvals from the South Western Railway (SWR) for the underpass construction at Challaghatta. Once operational, the road is expected to ease congestion on Magadi Road and improve connectivity for areas like Kempegowda Layout, Kambipura, and Sulikere, but commuters must now wait longer for relief.Read more

The International Road Federation (IRF) has expressed strong support for the government�s decision to introduce QR codes on all major road projects. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and quality control in road construction. The IRF described this move as a major step towards technology-driven governance that ensures real-time monitoring and long-term sustainability of road infrastructure. The organisation also appreciated the ministry�s commitment to closely track the initiative's progress.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved an INR 20 crore project this week to redesign 48 high-risk road junctions across Mumbai in collaboration with the Mumbai Traffic Police. These intersections were identified through a survey by the World Resources Institute India (WRI India) and the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) in 2021-22. The improvements will include widening footpaths, installing dedicated lanes, reducing crossing distances, and calming traffic. Key spots include the Sion-Panvel Expressway, Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road and King Circle.Read more

The Ministry of Railways has approved a plan to create passenger-holding zones at 76 major stations across India, including five key railway terminals in Mumbai. These facilities will be developed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus. The move follows the successful trial of a similar model at New Delhi station during the festive rush, aimed at easing overcrowding, improving passenger flow and enhancing comfort. The Mumbai projects are expected to be completed before the next festive season.Read more

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the addition of a fifth train on the Yellow Line of the Bengaluru Metro network, beginning operation from the start of November. The new train will reduce peak-hour intervals from about 19 minutes to 15 minutes, while the first and last train timings from both terminals R V Road and Bommasandra will stay the same. The move aims to improve passenger convenience, ease crowding, and make daily travel on this route more reliable without changing existing schedules.Read more

The Central Government has recently approved the allocation of 48 dedicated seaplane routes across Kerala under the regional connectivity scheme (RCS-UDAN). The routes have been assigned to operators including IndiaOne Air, MEHAIR, Pawan Hans and SpiceJet. The state government is now planning to establish floating waterdromes and related infrastructure at various water-bodies. A prior trial flight from Kochi to Mattupetty in Idukki has already been conducted. The project is expected to cut travel time between the state's four international airports and remote inland destinations.Read more