Chennai Metro has introduced stricter noise-control guidelines for 2026, effectively making headphones mandatory. Passengers who play music or videos without headphones, or who take calls on speaker mode, can face a Rs 500 fine. The move aims to cut down on in-train disturbance and improve ride comfort. Commuters are urged to follow the updated conduct rules to avoid penalties.
Mumbai commuters endured another punishing morning as Central Railway services were disrupted by delays, cancellations and overcrowded platforms across all three lines. The disruption follows a derailment near Dombivli the previous day, which has since snowballed into long waits and packed trains. Frustrated riders took to social media to report chaos and demand faster restoration.
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Chennai Metro Rail Corporation is phasing out the CMRL travel card and asking commuters to switch to the Singara Chennai Card, a National Common Mobility Card. The update is intended to enable smoother travel across India’s public transport network. Remaining balances can be transferred to the new card or converted into a QR Stored Value Pass.
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