Budget's Emphasis on Low-Carbon Transport Could Transform the Economy
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
Metro corporation restores roads as Phase I nears completion
The Metro construction in the city has significantly improved local infrastructure. Almost all road sections temporarily used for Phase I of the Metro 3 station work have now been restored. Roads surrounding Marol, Santacruz, and BKC were the most impacted among the 10 stations in this phase. While road barricades have been removed, minor surface work in a few areas is ongoing and expected to conclude soon. “Old facilities, including street furniture and pavements, are being reinstated,” said MMRCL Managing Director Ashwini Bhide. “Roads along the Aarey-BKC stretch have already been re..
Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Central Railway’s Wadi Bunder coaching depot
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Central Railway’s Wadi Bunder coaching depot in Mumbai to assess the facility’s safety measures and review its efforts towards innovation in rail operations. The Wadi Bunder depot, one of the oldest in the Central Railway network since its establishment in 1860, is responsible for maintaining rakes of over 30 mail-express trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. During the inspection, Vaishnaw evaluated the depot’s infrastructure and discussed plans for future upgrades aimed at enhancing service reliability, cleanliness, and overall passenge..
Strikes at US ports to impact India, Indonesia, and South Korea: Moody
The ongoing strikes by dockworkers at major US ports along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico are expected to significantly impact India, Indonesia, and South Korea due to their heavy reliance on these ports, according to a report by Moody’s Analytics. The strikes, led by the International Longshoremen’s Association, have halted operations at 36 major ports, which handle nearly 55% of the container traffic moving in and out of the US, including the 14 largest ports from Maine to Texas. “Countries like Indonesia, India, and South Korea, which rely heavily on these ports, will be hit ..