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Mumbai: Harbour line services between Wadala Road and Mankhurd will remain suspended for over 14 hours this weekend as Central Railway (CR) takes up work on diversion lines between Kurla and Tilak Nagar. The special traffic and power block will be operated from 11.05 pm on Saturday, Sept 13, to 1.35 pm on Sunday, Sept 14.During the block, suburban trains will not be available on the stretch. All down Harbour line services leaving CSMT from 10.20 pm on Saturday to 1.19 pm on Sunday will remain cancelled, while up services from Panvel scheduled between 10.07 pm on Saturday and 12.56 pm on Sunday will also be cancelled.The last local before the block from Panvel to CSMT will depart at 9.52 pm on Saturday, while the last service from CSMT to Panvel will leave at 10.14 pm. After completion of the block, the first local from Panvel to CSMT will depart at 1.09 pm on Sunday, and the first service from CSMT will leave at 1.30 pm.To ease the inconvenience, CR will run special locals between Panvel and Mankhurd during the block. Officials said such mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upgrades and safety.
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consistent with a severe viral infection, first appeared on July 1, prompting her to seek medical attention. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The inauguration of the opening phase of Metro Line 9 linking Dahisar East to Kashigaon on Tuesday marked the first direct connectivity between a suburb in Mumbai and a part of Thane city in the metropolitan region. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also inaugurated the first phase of Metro Line 2B from Mandale to Chembur, which provides first metro connectivity on the Harbour Line in Mumbai. will improve connectivity in the eastern suburbs. With regular services on both lines set to start from Wednesday, the financial capital of the country will have six opera ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Local train services on the Central Railway's Harbour line were fully restored on Monday morning, nearly 13 hours after a track relaying train (TRT) derailed near Nerul station, officials said. The TRT derailed near Nerul station at 4.20 pm on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both the Up (towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel. Thousands of commuters were left stranded during the peak evening hours. After the overnight work, the first local train from CSMT towards Panvel passed th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Sindoor bridge, rebuilt in the place of the 150-year-old Carnac bridge in Mumbai, connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the government decided to rename the bridge as Sindoor bridge as Carnac was a tyrannical Governor whereas the Operation Sindoor reside in the hearts of Indians. Sindoor Bridge is being inaugurated in Mumbai today in place of the damaged Carnac bridge, which was demolished... Carnac was ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's long-awaited Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is gearing up for its grand completion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final Worli-Cuffe Parade stretch on October 8. The milestone will make the entire 33.5-kilometre Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor fully operational, marking a transformative leap for South Mumbai's urban mobility network. Ahead of the inauguration, Mumbai Metro 3 released stunning inside visuals of the Science Centre Metro Station in Worli, offering a first look at its modern interiors and commuter-ready infrastructure. The images ...Read More >
Mumbai: To accommodate the heavy festive rush during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, the Central Railway announced a series of special trains between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Danapur. The move aims to ensure smoother travel for thousands of passengers heading to their hometowns in North India during the festive season. According to an official release from the Mumbai Division of Central Railway, Train No. 01047 CSMT-Danapur Special will operate on October 18, 22, 26 and 30, 2025. The special train is designed to manage the surge of passengers travelling hom ...Read More >
An unauthorised protest by CR at the heart of Mumbai left the city derailed for more than 45 minutesOn Thursday evening, Central Railway (CR) employees staged a massive 'Rail Roko' protest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) against Government Railway Police (GRP) officials after an FIR was registered against two CR engineers over the Mumbra train tragedy of 9 June. The spontaneous protest paralysed Mumbai's Central line for nearly an hour and resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Sindoor flyover, which was earlier known as Carnac, on July 10. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the bridge will connect East and West South Mumbai. Also Read | PM Modi in Brasilia: PM Narendra Modi Receives Grand Welcome From Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Alvorada Palace, Both Leaders To Hold Talks Next. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar wil ...Read More >
The incident was reported on Monday afternoon at the Ghatkopar railway station. Railway police officials said the man is mentally unstable. Passengers in the women's compartment of a suburban train in Mumbai were left shocked when a naked man climbed on board and had to be removed by a railway staff. The incident was reported on Monday afternoon at the Ghatkopar railway station, when the man climbed the Kalyan-bound AC local train. Despite women passengers raising an alarm, the man did not deb ...Read More >
The east-west connector was earlier known as the Carnac Bridge (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The Carnac Road Over Bridge in South Mumbai has been renamed Sindoor BridgeMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the reconstructed bridge on Thursday morningThe original 150-year-old bridge was dismantled in August 2022 and rebuilt by BMC with CR-approved design Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Mumbai: The reconstructed Carn ...Read More >
Mumbai's suburban railway services, the city's lifeline, faced major disruptions on Saturday morning after heavy overnight rainfall submerged several tracks. The Central Railway reported delays on both Up and Down lines due to flooding between Kurla and Dadar, while Harbour Line services slowed significantly with tracks at Tilaknagar and Chunabhatti going under water. Commuters across the network were left stranded as trains ran late or were halted for safety checks. Officials confirmed that ser ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 15 (PTI) Intermittent rains since midnight inundated several areas across Mumbai, affecting traffic on roads and local train as well as monorail services on Monday. Amid rains, a monorail train came to an abrupt halt on tracks between the Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN station in Wadala due to a "technical snag", following which all 17 passengers onboard were rescued, officials said, adding that it was the second such incident in less than a month. The rain activity reduced in the afternoon. In the last 24 hours, the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 134.4 mm rainfall, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Central Railway will run 12 additional suburban special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on Thursday-Friday mid-night on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024, a press release said on Tuesday. According to the release, these suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The Railway Administration has also appealed to the travelling public to travel with proper tickets to avoid inconvenience. Also Read | Bangladesh Summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma After Dhaka Lodg ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Sindoor bridge, rebuilt in the place of the 150-year-old Carnac bridge in Mumbai, connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the government decided to rename the bridge as Sindoor bridge as Carnac was a "tyrannical Governor" whereas the Operation Sindoor "reside in the hearts of Indians." Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj Among 29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Endorsing Betting Apps ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Local train services on the Central Railway's Harbour line were fully restored on Monday morning, nearly 13 hours after a track relaying train (TRT) derailed near Nerul station, officials said. The TRT derailed near Nerul station at 4.20 pm on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both the Up (towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel. Thousands of commuters were left stranded during the peak evening hours. After the overnight work, the first local train from CSMT towards Panvel passed th ...Read More >
Around 100 vendors have reportedly been authorised, split evenly across the two corridors, and will be permitted to sell both food and non-food items within train coaches Mumbai's already overburdened suburban rail network has been thrust back into controversy after a previously shelved plan resurfaced; this time, without much public noise until now. According to a report by Lokmat, Central Railway has moved ahead with allowing licensed hawkers inside local train compartments, reigniting concern ...Read More >
Mumbai's lifeline, the suburban local train network, will face a major disruption this weekend as Central and Western Railways have announced jumbo blocks for essential maintenance and infrastructure work. Harbour Line Block A new railway line is being laid between Kurla and Tilaknagar stations on the Harbour Line. For this work, a special 14.5-hour block will be implemented between Wadala Road and Mankhurd stations. * Duration: From 11:05 pm on Saturday to 1:35 pm on Sunday. * Impact: Local ...Read More >
Mumbai , July 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Sindoor bridge, rebuilt in the place of the 150-year-old Carnac bridge in Mumbai, connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the government decided to rename the bridge as Sindoor bridge as Carnac was a "tyrannical Governor" whereas the Operation Sindoor "reside in the hearts of Indians." "Sindoor Bridge is being inaugurated in Mumbai today in place of the damaged Carnac bridge, which was demolished... Carnac was a tyrannical Governor. ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): North Western Railway has put in special arrangements for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with 44 pairs of special trains running to and from high-demand stations like Mumbai, Pune, Howrah, and nearby regions in Bihar. Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, told ANI that extra coaches, volunteers, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff have been deployed at stations to manage passenger rush and ensure smooth travel. "For Diwali and Chhath festivals, North Western Railways organised special arrangements. Cu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in an effort to help passengers travel to their destinations and join their families on the festival. CPRO, Central Railway, Swapnil Nila told ANI on Saturday, "The Central Railway is preparing for the upcoming Chhath and Diwali festivals by operating 1,702 special trains to help passengers travel to their destinations to celebrate with their families... These trains will start from stations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nagpur... Over ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian Railways witnesses a major spike in ticket demands during the festive season. To address this high volume demand, the Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains. According to Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila, the special trains will run from stations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. Out of these, over 800 trains will operate towards Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and the Northeastern states. Additionally, trains connecting other parts of the country will also be introduc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) A day after facing monsoon fury, Mumbai saw respite from torrential rains on Wednesday as the metropolis slowly limped back to normalcy with its lifeline - local trains -- springing back to life, and schools and offices opening for regular functioning. Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight, but the rain intensity reduced as the day progressed, putting life back on track, a day after heavy rains battered the financial capital, submerging roads, rail tracks and leading to flight and train disruptions. Local train services on the Central Railway's Harbour line (CSMT- ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued a red alert for Mumbai as the city wakes to dark skies. The department warns of intense to very intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds between 30 to 40 kmph. Alongside, the Bombay Municipal Corporation has urged citizens to stay vigilant and made its emergency control room number 1916 available for assistance. Severe rains triggered widespread waterlogging and transport disruptions. Streets turned ...Read More >
Mumbai: Asia's first woman locomotive pilot Surekha Yadav is all to retire after 36 years of service on September 30. The first to bring about a revolution in driving a train, Surekha embarked on her new journey riding trains as the first loco pilot of not just India but Asia. She joined service in 1986 as a trainee assistant and was later recruited in 1989. She shares, "I have been fortunate enough to be selected for this position by Indian Railways, and everyone has supported me. Everyone's blessings were with me; that's why my thirty-six-year journey has come to a successful conclusion an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hundreds of commuters were left in the lurch when a track relaying train (TRT) used during the megablock derailed near Nerul station on Central Railway's Harbour line on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both Up (towards CSMT) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel.A resident of Nerul stated that many commuters were stranded for almost the entire day as the services were hit during the megablock from 11am onwards and even after the block period. The inconvenie ...Read More >
New Delhi: On preparation of railways during festive season, Executive Director, Information & Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar said, "...Indian Railways has made comprehensive plans to operate more than 12,000 trains this year on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath Puja. In the past few days, through the trains we have operated, we have facilitated around 1 crore passengers solely through special trains... The main objective of running these trains is to provide convenience to the large numbe ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai rail commuters will face significant disruption this Saturday-Sunday night as Central Railway suspends suburban services and short-terminates several long-distance trains for overnight infrastructure work, including the demolition of the Prabhadevi Road Over Bridge between Parel and Currey Road stations. Suburban services between CSMT and Dadar will remain suspended from 10.30 pm on Saturday (April 4) until 6 am on Sunday. Separately, services between Thane and Dombivli will be intermittently cancelled from midnight to 10 am as railway teams carry out platform extension work at ...Read More >
Mumbai: The sound of firecrackers greeted residents near Parel and Prabhadevi stations early in the morning on Sunday as Central Railway and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) authorities and workers celebrated the demolition of the British-era Elphinstone road over bridge (ROB). The ROB had served as a key east-west connector for 115 years. The demolition required an additional 90 minutes beyond the 6.5-hour mega block announced earlier, inconveniencing rail com ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated two partial corridors of Mumbai Metro, lines 9 and 2B, in Dahisar. These corridors are part of the ongoing expansion of the 'Mumbai in Minutes' concept of connecting distant suburbs. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said it is committed to implementing a revised and more commuter-friendly schedule, effective April 8. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were also present at the event. The 4.5 km expansion in Phase I covers four stations from Dahisar to Kashigaon in Mira Ro ...Read More >
Local trains running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Panvel-Belapur and Thane and Panvel will be cancelled; special train services will operate between CSMT and Vashi, Thane and Vashi/Nerul, and Belapur/Nerul. The Central Railway has declared a mega block between Vidyavihar and Thane and between Panvel and Vashi on Sunday due to routine maintenance of tracks and signalling systems before monsoon. At the same time, the Western Railway will be conducting maintenance between Church ...Read More >