Articles by Shashank Rao
Mumbai could get its first underground rail line
Mumbai plans its first underground rail line, spanning 7.4 km from Parel to CSMT, to ease land acquisition challenges, with a projected cost of ₹3,000 crore.
Published on May 06, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Road-cum-rail bridge likely over Vasai creek
The bridge would amalgamate two separate projects – the Uttan-Virar Sea Link (UVSL) and the Mira Road-Virar metro 13 corridor
Published on May 05, 2025 08:10 AM IST
IRCTC takes tourists across cherry blossom country for taste of bullet train travel
This was a part of the Indian Railways’ endeavour to promote the country’s ambitious, albeit delayed, bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad
Published on May 01, 2025 08:16 AM IST
BEST plans last-mile connectivity for Dharavi-Cuffe Parade Metro 3 route
BEST has proposed to operate 79 buses on 28 different routes between Dharavi and Cuffe Parade, connecting 17 Metro 3 stations on this route
Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:26 AM IST
BEST proposes to double minimum fare, increase long-distance charge
The BMC, which is the parent organisation of BEST, has approved its proposal. The fare hike proposal has been sent to the state government
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Metro 2A, 7 stations, pillars to be leased out to augment revenue
Sources said they are thinking of production shoot rentals at stations and depots, event based promotional activities where space allows
Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:00 AM IST
MUTP-4 focus on spurring development in ‘Third Mumbai’
The project is still at a nascent stage and a consultant will be appointed soon to prepare a comprehensive plan and propose new rail corridors
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:46 AM IST
Plans in place for demolishing British-era Elphinstone ROB over 3 months
Signboards were pasted on the approach roads to the ROB, asking motorists to take a detour via Chinchpokli and Lower Parel
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:38 AM IST
Common mobility app may be launched on May 1, testing on
An inter-ministry team comprising bureaucrats from Indian Railways, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and various state government departments is busy weeding out bugs and glitches
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Vacation turns nightmare
Travellers to Kashmir in at least seven tourist buses registered in Maharashtra were in various parts of Jammu & Kashmir when the Pahalgam attack took place.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Kashmir travel plans unravel as cancellations surge
The Maharashtra Tour Organisers’ Association claims as many as 5-7 lakh tourists from Maharashtra alone head to J&K every weekend during summer
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Rail tour commemorating Shivaji cut short
Mumbai: Indian Railways plans to change the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj tour's start point to Mumbai, shortening it to four days and reducing tariffs.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Barricading platform causes chaos at Badlapur station
MUMBAI: Barricades on Badlapur station's platform 1 caused chaos and crowding on platform 2, frustrating commuters despite officials claiming it's for future development.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:22 AM IST
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Hawkers within 150 m of rly stations will be removed: Goyal
On the non-functional mini train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Goyal said he had discussed the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and work on the project was resumed a year ago. “The train will be inaugurated and made operational in two months,” he said
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Hawkers within 150 m of rly stations will be removed: Goyal
During his meeting with BMC officials, the minister raised concerns about lack of coordination between the civic body and the railways
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Goyal lambasts BMC for shoddy road work in city, advises transfer of negligent officers
The sources, who attended the meeting, said that the minister questioned the pace of the ongoing road works, their quality, and the differing heights of the newly built cement roads and footpaths, which could cause a problem of water logging during the monsoon
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:16 AM IST
City to get first official ‘khatara’ scrapping centres in Panvel and Karjat by July
Vehicle owners who choose to scrap their old vehicles at an authorised facility will be eligible for incentives, including a fair market value for their discarded vehicles and up to a 15% tax concession on the purchase of a new vehicle of the same category
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:58 AM IST
CR to improve access to LTT, to clear encroachment
The Central Railway plans to reclaim 300-500 metres of encroached land to improve access to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, enhancing local train connectivity.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:08 AM IST
A sneak peek into Mumbai’s futuristic railway stations
On April 11, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the revamp would go a long way towards decongesting railway stations.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Work on Ambedkar statue begins, ancillary facilities nearly ready
Mumbai is preparing for Bhimrao Ambedkar's 135th birthday with a grand memorial project, now 20% complete, set to finish by March 2027 after delays.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:06 AM IST
British-era rail bridge over Mithi River replaced with steel girders
MUMBAI: Local trains will slow down on the Bandra-Mahim stretch due to a speed limit as Western Railway replaces old bridge foundations with steel girders.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Mumbai 1: Single card for all public transport in a month
238 AC trains to join suburban fleet in phases, advanced Kavach 5.0 system to increase frequency of local trains, says railway minister
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Railways to launch 10-day Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj tour
The train will depart from Delhi and cover Pune, Raigarh Fort, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Shivneri Fort, Shirdi, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ellora and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Cooler commute: CR to add 14 new AC services soon
The popularity of AC trains is rising on both the Central and Western suburban railway lines. For the month of March, over last three years, the Central Railway saw a 73% jump in the number of commuters using AC trains, while the Western Railway saw a corresponding 67% increase
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:22 AM IST
MMRDA offers to pay PAPs of Sewri-Worli connector
It is the first time that MMRDA has offered project affected people (PAPs) a choice between monetary gain and rehabilitation
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:02 AM IST
334 WR services to be cancelled on 2 nights
As per the break-up of the cancellations, 132 services will be affected on April 11-12 and 202 services on April 12-13
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:24 AM IST
CR ready for summer surge
The introduction of holding areas for passengers, a first for the railway, is the most significant step taken in the aftermath of the October 2024 stampede. The tragedy occurred when passengers suddenly surged forward but were unable to board the train as it pulled into the station
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:16 AM IST
CNG price hiked by ₹1.5/ kg
Mumbai: CNG prices rise by ₹1.50/kg from April 9, following a recent fare hike for auto rickshaws and taxis, impacting drivers' earnings.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:42 AM IST
New FOBs to connect metro and suburban stations
The proposed FOBs will link suburban railway stations to metro stations at Pant Nagar, Vikhroli, and Bhandup, enhancing commuter convenience across the Central Line. Another footbridge is planned to connect Metro Line 6 with Metro Line 3 at Aarey, enabling smoother interchanges between the east-west and north-south corridors of the city
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Canteen staff held for forgery and VIP ticketing fraud at CSMT
The racket was uncovered when officials in the commercial department spotted requisition forms bearing the signature and stamp of a railway officer currently on leave. These forms—distinct from the ones used by the general public—are used for allotting seats under special quotas
Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:54 AM IST