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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
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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Cash on wheels: ATM facility planned on Deccan Queen Express
Central Railway to install an ATM on Deccan Queen Express after successful trial on Panchavati Express, enhancing passenger convenience.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:46 AM IST
CR will be affected for three nights starting tomorrow
The CR authorities are carrying out two major works - towards decongesting platforms at Badlapur and recalibrating train’s power consumption between Diva-Mumbra
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:32 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
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
Par Panel questions Railways over delay in DPR approval for passenger terminal at Mumbai's Parel
Par Panel questions Railways over delay in DPR approval for passenger terminal at Mumbai's Parel
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:15 PM IST
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CR begins speed sensing system trial at Bhor Ghat
Post trials by a team of Lucknow’s Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) under the ministry of railways, the report will be submitted to CR headquarters before the facility is implemented at the stretch
Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:20 AM IST
British era relics at Kalyan stn make engineers stop in their tracks
The rusted wrought iron tracks, dating between 1930-40, were unearthed during ongoing remodelling of the station
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:12 AM IST
130 chain-pulling cases recorded in Feb at Pune railway station
Pune Railway reported 130 chain-pulling incidents in February, leading to 71 arrests and ₹31,600 in fines; officials urge emergency use only.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Sion ROB reconstruction delayed for seven months by BMC plot, public toilet block
The four main causes of the delay, as claimed by Central Railway (CR), are five trees, a toilet block, power cables and a building allegedly leased by the BMC, which it is expected to clear and hand over to the rail authorities, which would speed up the demolition and rebuilding of the ROB
Published on Mar 03, 2025 07:20 AM IST
CSMT-Byculla, CSMT-Wadala train services to be shut on Fri and Sat nights
Outstation trains as well as suburban locals will be impacted due to platform extension work at CSMT to accommodate 24-coach express trains.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:47 PM IST
CR provides better facilities to pax travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh
Central Railway enhances travel for Maha Kumbh 2025 with 42 special trains and increased amenities to ensure a smooth journey for devotees to Prayagraj.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Central Railway introduces first underslung AC local to enhance commuter experience
Mumbai's Central Railway will launch its first AC local train with an underslung motor, enhancing capacity and comfort. Expected by summer 2024.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Mumbai local train services hit by technical snag
Mumbai local train services on the Central Railway's main line were disrupted on Tuesday morning
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 09:58 AM IST
Commuters hit hard on R-Day as block burst in Mumbai disrupts Central Railway train services
Commuters hit hard on R-Day as block burst in Mumbai disrupts Central Railway train services
Published on Jan 26, 2025 11:28 AM IST
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CSMT being spruced up for centenary of first train in city
MUMBAI: Central Railway is cleaning the CSMT building before Feb 3, with a ₹2.50-crore project nearing completion amid ongoing ₹2,700 crore redevelopment.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:16 AM IST
2% rise in commuters on CR locals
In December 2024, 3.93 million commuters travelled daily in local trains on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Karjat/ Kasara/ Panvel routes
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:02 AM IST
CR proposes extending fourth rail line on Asangaon-Kasara route
MUMBAI: Central Railway proposes extending the fourth rail line on Asangaon-Kasara route in the budget, covering 67 km, with approvals pending.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:06 AM IST
CR to introduce speed governors in Ghat sections to enhance efficiency
Mumbai's Central Railway plans to install Speed Sensing Devices on steep ghat sections to improve train punctuality and safety, reducing delays.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:49 AM IST
78 trees beside Parel railway station to face the axe, notices hidden from view
Growing abundantly next to the railway lines at Parel railway station are 78 trees that were in phases, over the last six years, brought out of the Tata Mill compound premises, by shifting its compound wall back. These trees are now slated to be axed to make way for railway lines
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Sensors to counter frequent escalator stoppage at Mumbai railway stations
Sensors that can be used to restart escalators remotely will be installed on all the 164 escalators on these routes over the first two months of 2025
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Special trains for new year
MUMBAI: Railways to run 12 special suburban trains on New Year's Eve for smooth travel; 8 by Western Railway, 4 by Central Railway, halting at all stations.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Row-wise dustbins to be installed soon in trains leaving Mumbai
Central Railway introduces dustbins next to every row in long-distance trains to improve cleanliness, with trials ongoing and positive feedback reported.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Rare engineering move saves Vande Bharat from technical jam
A technical glitch inspired some smart reverse engineering by the Central Railway (CR) to get the Madgaon-bound Vande Bharat back on track on Monday. It was an unusual solution that not only saved time but prevented a massive pile-up of trains on the busy route
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Demolition of Sadhu Vaswani RoB faces delay
The CR has announced a 45-hour block for demolition of the remaining part of the old Sadhu Vaswani flyover which connects Queen’s Garden and Pune Station
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Major outage paralyses parts of CR, services disrupted until noon
A power outage on Central Railway in Mumbai halted trains for up to 30 minutes, disrupting services and causing commuter chaos until noon.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Tata Power supply failure disrupts Central Railway services in Mumbai
Trains on both Kalyan-Kasara-Igatpuri and Kalyan-Karjat-Lonavala sections, covering a total distance of over 150 kilometres, were impacted by the power outage
Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Union blames railway division for track maintainer’s death
Railway unions protested in Mumbai over the death of Jaya Mishra, a track maintainer hit by a train, citing unsafe working conditions as a concern.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:02 AM IST
FOB, escalators, deck: Phase 1 of Ghatkopar railway station revamp complete
Ghatkopar is among 17 stations in in the city which are being refurbished by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 09:04 AM IST