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India considers ultra-high-speed Maglev trains

Country requests proposals from companies for magnetic levitation technology  India is considering the possibility of using ultra-high-speed Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains to connect key cities. The Economic Times reported this

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Cabinet clears civil aviation policy

Expect better fares, passenger-friendly amenities The Union Cabinet cleared the Civil Aviation Policy unveiling a slew of passenger-friendly measures including capping of airfares at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight. The

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Indian government approves 14 greenfield airports

Plans include Sikkim’s first airport and three more for Maharashtra. The Indian government has granted “in-principle” approval for the development of 14 new greenfield airports. The airports will be created

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Indian bullet train to travel under the sea

The new Indian bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will travel under the sea, it has been revealed. The Economic Times reports that the 508km line will include a 21km-long

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Ola launches more economy cab rides in India

Ola, the Indian ground transport company, announced the launch of ‘Ola Micro’, offering economy AC cab rides in six more cities. Ola Micro has been launched with base fares starting

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A new facet of motoring excitement in India!

India’s most premium Vintage car event, the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show, 2016 was inaugurated amongst renowned national & international car aficionados & connoisseurs of

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Air India to Operate Special Flight to Arrakonam From Hyderabad

Government-owned Air India said it will operate a special flight to the Arrakonam Naval Air Station from Hyderabad to ferry the stranded passengers, who have been airlifted from Chennai airport

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David Tonkin appointed General Manager of PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

With 20 years of industry experience in Australia, the Middle East and London, David now oversees PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport. Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed David Tonkin as General Manager

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IRCTC to set up unique tourist facilitation centre

With setting up of tourist facilitation centre, all tourism products will come under one roof. Setting a new benchmark in the conduct of domestic and international tour packages, Indian Railway

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Air passenger demand sees robust growth rates in 2013

The 2013 performance aligns with the average annual growth rate of the past 30 years. Capacity rose 4.8% and load factor averaged 79.5% up 0.4 percentage points over 2012.Demand in