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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 concer ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B, connecting Diamond Garden in Chembur to Mandale in Mankhurd, has launched and is set to open for commuters from April 8, offering improved connectivity across the eastern suburbs while maintaining relatively affordable fares. As per fare details available on the Maha Mumbai Metro website, ticket prices for this stretch remain on the lower side. The entire 5.4 km stretch from Mandale to Diamond Garden will cost Rs 20. A shorter ride up to Deonar f ...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 ...Read More >
Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) [India], April 7 (ANI): A CBI special court on Tuesday sentenced a former Chief Office Superintendent of the Western Central Railway (WCR), Sawai Madhopur, to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case. The CBI court in Jaipur convicted and sentenced Jalandhar Yogi, former Chief Office Superintendent (CoS) of the Office of AEN, Western Central Railways (WCR) in Gangapur City, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, to rigorous imprisonment for five years and imposed a f ...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 ...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 co ...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 co ...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 i ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Central Railway on Friday announced a special traffic and power 'block' (disruption in regular train services) during the night of April 4 and 5 for platform extension works at Thane and Dombivli stations and dismantling of the Prabhadevi Road Over Bridge between Parel and Currey Road stations. A block for platform extension will be carried out from midnight to 10 am on April 5 on the slow lines between Mulund and Thane, and between Diva and Dombivli. Simultaneously, a ...Read More >
Maharashtra: Central Railway ramps up capacity, amenities ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Central Railway (CR) on Thursday said it has enhanced passenger amenities and capacity by adding new trains, including Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express, and expanding AC suburban services. Major infrastructure works worth over Rs 16,000 crore are currently underway, while extensive preparations for the Nashik Kumbh Mela include 90 projects valued at Rs 1,455 crore. The network aims to be full ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) A comprehensive plan is being prepared for crowd management at key railway stations for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, Central Railway said on Thursday while asserting that all works related to the mega event will be completed by March 31, 2027. As part of the crowd management plan, holding areas will be created at these key stations, CR acting general manager Prateek Goswami said during a press conference here. "Deolali, Lasalgaon, Nashik Road, Odha, Kasbe ...Read More >
Mumbai: With an eye on improving rail connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, suburban services on Belapur/Nerul-Uran corridor will be strengthened from Monday with the introduction of five additional pairs of trains and the commissioning of two new stations -- Targhar and Gavan -- railway officials said.The additions will take the total number of daily services on the Uran line to 50 from the existing 40, easing peak-hour congestion and improving travel options for commu ...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 pedestrian ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 7 (PTI) Central Railway authorities on Friday sought a detailed report on the agitation by a section of employees at the sprawling CSMT a day earlier, which resulted in stopping of train services for nearly an hour and heavy overcrowding when they resumed. Near Sandhurst Road railway station, around 7pm, some time after services resumed, two persons died and three were injured after they got down of a crowded train and were hit by another train. On Thursday evening, Central Railway ...Read More >
The station falls under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. Mumbai: Three years after the renaming of the Aurangabad city in Maharashtra, the Central Railway on Saturday said the Aurangabad railway station has been officially renamed as "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar railway station." Its new station code will be 'CPSN', the Central Railway said in a release. The station falls under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The BJP-led Mahayuti government on October 15 had issued a ...Read More >
A total of five special trains will operate from the Mumbai region: Train No. 01079 CSMT-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 22:30 hrs Train No. 01179 LTT-Sawantwadi Road Special, departing at 08:20 hrs Train No. 01159 Panvel-Chiplun Unreserved Special, departing at 16:40 hrs Pune Division The Pune division will operate a robust set of services to key destinations: Train No. 01431 Pune-Ghazipur City Special, departing at 06:40 hrs Train No. 01415 Pune-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 06:50 hrs ...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 numb ...Read More >
A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: To accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 additional special trains in the coming days, the Railway Ministry announced on Monday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement at the Railway Board's War Room and commended staff members for their round-the-clock efforts. He also extended festive greetings to railway personnel on the occasion of Diwali. This year, Indian R ...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 N ...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 ...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 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Mumbai's iconic single-screen theatre, Maratha Mandir, has remained the permanent home of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" for 30 years and it will continue to do so as long as audiences keep coming, says the theatre's executive director Manoj Desai. Opened in 1952, the 1,107-seater cinema has screened numerous iconic films, including "Mughal-E-Azam" and "Pakeezah". Yet it is the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" that has cemented its place in history ...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, ...Read More >
Over 1,500 general tickets were sold through six mobile ticketing facilities at the station on the first day In a first, the Western Railway authorities Wednesday started a mobile ticketing facility at crowded Udhna Railway station in Surat for homebound migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in unreserved festival special trains. In view of Diwali, Chhath Puja and Bihar Assembly elections, a large number of migrant labourers working in the Surat textile industry have started going to th ...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 i ...Read More >
The Central Railway (CR) has announced special traffic and power day blocks for 14 days starting Saturday, September 27, to carry out scheduled maintenance work. The power block will be in effect until October 10 at Karjat railway station. The special traffic and power day blocks are being undertaken to carry out pre-non-interlocking works at Karjat station in connection with Karjat yard remodelling work. In view of this, local train services in Mumbai and long-distance trains are likely to be a ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next three days. Mumbai woke to overcast skies and light showers, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reporting significant rainfall and normal traffic conditions amid tidal changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs on Saturday, issuing an orange alert for the metropolis. The al ...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 Mo ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The heavens opened up over the city on Saturday night and Sunday, with several areas logging over 100 mm of rainfall. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the overall rainfall recorded at the Santacruz observatory this year stood at 3,077 mm on Sunday evening, 772.6 mm more than the city's seasonal average. IMD placed the city and its neighbouring districts of Palghar, Thane, and Raigad on red alert on Sunday. With the rain's intensity expected to subside, the alert ...Read More >
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