India is advancing its railway infrastructure with the launch of the 15km Chennai Metro Phase II corridor. This new section utilizes Hitachi Rail’s advanced Communication-Based Train Control technology, enabling Grade of Automation 4 driverless operations for increased capacity. Simultaneously, authorities have begun inspecting sites for a proposed underwater road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam, aiming to significantly enhance connectivity between the Golaghat and Jorhat districts.