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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
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'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 >
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, 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, 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: 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 ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following the official closure of the Elphinstone Road Over Bridge (ROB) on September 12, 2025, authorities have initiated a transformative infrastructure project that will reshape connectivity in central Mumbai. MahaRail Entrusted with Construction by MMRDA The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MahaRail) has been entrusted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to execute the construction of a Double-Decker Road Over Bridge at Elphinstone Road/Prabhadevi. Vital Upgrade to Ease Congestion The redevelopment of the ageing Elphin ...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: 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 >
Mumbai: The 112-year-old Elphinstone Road Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Prabhadevi, closed to traffic on Sep 12, will be rebuilt with a modern double-decker design by January 2027. The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC/MahaRail), on behalf of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), will dismantle the ageing structure and construct a replacement that simultaneously spans both Central and Western Railway tracks.The Elphinstone ROB, built in 1913, was a ...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 >
Mumbai: Mumbai and its neighbouring districts began the week under heavy downpours on Monday morning, as rains that started late Sunday night continued into the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for September 29, warning residents of intense spells throughout the day. While rainfall was slightly less severe than Sunday's deluge, authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant. Slight Waterlogging, Train Delays Reported On Monday, waterlogging was once again reported in parts of Byculla, Andheri, Mulund and Govandi, althoug ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After a brief lull this month, incessant rainfall lashed the city on Sunday night and Monday morning, disrupting systems and causing traffic snarls. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) changed its yellow alert for the city to an orange one in the morning, indicating very heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with gusty winds occurred at isolated places in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri. The yellow alert for Palghar and Mumbai will continue till September 17, in Thane and Ratnagiri till September ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...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. The special trains to run on the main line are as follows, Parel-Thane Special will l ...Read More >