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Andhra govt scraps plan for Vizag Metro project, to start afresh
The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project was mooted in 2014 in accordance with the AP Reorganisation Act and the Centre gave in principle approval in 2015
 "Andhra govt scraps plan for Vizag Metro project, to start afresh")
India's crumbling cities: Bengaluru Metro eased traffic but problems remain
Bengaluru used to be a Garden City where people enjoying walking. Now they avoid it because there are so few pavements
 "India's crumbling cities: Bengaluru Metro eased traffic but problems remain")
Metro on rocky route: A Catch 22 situation for the future of urban projects
Two failed private metro operations have been taken over by the public sector, yet the private sector remains the sole engine of expansion for this mode of urban transport
 "Metro on rocky route: A Catch 22 situation for the future of urban projects")
Tube tales: Inspired by Delhi's success, Indian cities take the metro
With Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and some other cities building metro networks to overcome choked roads, trains and buses, more than Rs 1 trillion was invested in metro rail projects in 2018-19
 "Tube tales: Inspired by Delhi's success, Indian cities take the metro")
Noida Metro Rail recruitment 2019: Apply for 199 NMRC jobs on becil.com
The registration link will remain active only up to August 21, 2019 (up to 11:59 pm)
 "Noida Metro Rail recruitment 2019: Apply for 199 NMRC jobs on becil.com")
Ridership may help light rail systems score over metro in smaller cities
They cost less, can be converted to full metro, if ridership increases; are ideal for towns where peak hour peak direction traffic is not more than 12,000 passengers
 "Ridership may help light rail systems score over metro in smaller cities")
Metro construction companies could offset increased cost with lower GST
Larsen and Toubro is building Rs 160-bn metro rail project
 "Metro construction companies could offset increased cost with lower GST")
Expanding Metro Footprint-I: Network set to grow fourfold in seven years
In the first of a two-part series, we look at the Metro network expansion and the challenges that come with it
 "Expanding Metro Footprint-I: Network set to grow fourfold in seven years")
Expanding Metro Footprint-II: When rapid transport is the only way out
In the concluding part of a two-part series, we look at how state governments are banking on Metro to decongest cities
Metro companies will have to buy 75% coaches, 25% equipment made in India
At present, it is not mandatory for the companies to procure metro train cars manufactured in India
 "Metro companies will have to buy 75% coaches, 25% equipment made in India")
How science can help cities prepare for attacks on metro systems
Recent events in St Petersburg remind us of the challenges faced by underground transport systems
 "How science can help cities prepare for attacks on metro systems")
Suicide bid fails; woman jumps before metro train, suffers fracture
Lady, an employee of a private hospital, suffered a fracture on her right hand and was rushed to hospital
 "Suicide bid fails; woman jumps before metro train, suffers fracture")
10 Delhi metro stations to go 'cashless' from Jan 1
However, initially, at least one counter will have the option of cash
 "10 Delhi metro stations to go 'cashless' from Jan 1")
Trial run on Metro's ITO-Kashmere Gate section begins
During the trial run, the interaction of the train with physical infringements (civil structure) will be checked to ensure that there is no blockage during the movement
 "Trial run on Metro's ITO-Kashmere Gate section begins")
L&T Metro weighs pros and cons on timing of Hyderabad operations
The entire project was proposed to be completed in five years from the appointed date of July 5, 2012
