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Coming soon: Longer trains from CSMT

Coming soon: Longer trains from CSMT
Published on May 07, 2025 06:30 AM IST

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line
Published on May 06, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Barricading platform causes chaos at Badlapur station

Iron Barricade Sparks Commuter Fury, Overcrowding on Platform No.1 . Pic.On Sunday .in India on 21 2025 - Story By Anamika Gharat (Photo by Pramod Tambe).
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Cash on wheels: ATM facility planned on Deccan Queen Express

On the Panchavati Express, the ATM has been installed inside an air-conditioned coach, repurposing an area previously used as a temporary pantry. (HT)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:46 AM IST

CR will be affected for three nights starting tomorrow 

Mumbai, India - August 12, 2016: Commuters rush on Thane Station after disruption on central railway commuters block train at Badlapur in the morning in Mumbai, India, on Friday, August 12, 2016. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:32 AM IST

CR to improve access to LTT, to clear encroachment

Mumbai, India - April 16, 2025: Slums have occupied railway land which will soon be demolished. This path connects Kurla Terminus with Vidyavihar station in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Cooler commute: CR to add 14 new AC services soon

Mumbai, India - December 17, 2020: First Air Condition local train of the Central Railway Main line arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). AC local services will be operated from CSMT-Kalyan section in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
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

CR begins speed sensing system trial at Bhor Ghat

The system will eliminate the need for passenger trains to stop, saving at least 4 to 5 minutes per train, according to railway officials. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:20 AM IST

British era relics at Kalyan stn make engineers stop in their tracks

The 900 crore Kalyan remodelling project is being carried out in two phases (Pramod Tambe)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:12 AM IST

130 chain-pulling cases recorded in Feb at Pune railway station

Pune division of Central Railway has recorded 130 instances of chain-pulling in February this year. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:36 AM IST

Sion ROB reconstruction delayed for seven months by BMC plot, public toilet block

Mumbai, India. Mar 01, 2025: Public Toilet on Sion bridge outside Sion Station. Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB), is currently under construction. The 112-year-old British-era Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB) closed for traffic movement last year on August 1, 2024. Mumbai, India. Mar 01, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
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 works at CSMT.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:47 PM IST

CR provides better facilities to pax travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh

While ‘Special Train Services’ have been started to accommodate the surge in passengers, the CR has scheduled 42 special train services for the Maha Kumbh. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:32 AM IST

Central Railway introduces first underslung AC local to enhance commuter experience

Central Railway introduces first underslung AC local to enhance commuter experience
Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Mumbai local train services hit by technical snag

Mumbai weather: Mumbai's local train services on the Central Railway were affected after an overhead equipment pole between Thane and Mulund stations got bent due to strong winds.
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

CSMT being spruced up for centenary of first train in city

CSMT being spruced up for centenary of first train in city
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:16 AM IST

2% rise in commuters on CR locals

2% rise in commuters on CR locals
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:02 AM IST

CR proposes extending fourth rail line on Asangaon-Kasara route

CR proposes extending fourth rail line on Asangaon-Kasara route
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:06 AM IST

CR to introduce speed governors in Ghat sections to enhance efficiency

The Bhor and Thal ghats, which connect Mumbai with Pune and Nashik respectively, are challenging terrains for motormen navigating trains along the Central Railway (CR). (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:49 AM IST

78 trees beside Parel railway station to face the axe, notices hidden from view

Mumbai, India. Jan 01, 2025: BMC plans to cut down 78 trees outside Parel Railway station to construct the Central Railway's 5th and 6th lines. Mumbai, India. Jan 01, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:20 AM IST

Sensors to counter frequent escalator stoppage at Mumbai railway stations

The process of restarting escalators takes 25-30 minutes now, said officials (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 09:08 AM IST

Special trains for new year

Special trains for new year
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST

Row-wise dustbins to be installed soon in trains leaving Mumbai

Bloomberg Best of the Year 2024: Passengers ride a train in Mumbai, India, on Monday, July 22, 2024. Photographer: Abeer Khan/Bloomberg
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:30 AM IST

Rare engineering move saves Vande Bharat from technical jam

Mumbai, India - September 09, 2022: Vande Bharat Express train crossing Vile Parle railway station during its trial run, at Vile Parle, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 09, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST

Demolition of Sadhu Vaswani RoB faces delay

The Sadhu Vaswani RoB is more than 50 years’ old and has been declared unsafe for heavy traffic. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 05:56 AM IST

Major outage paralyses parts of CR, services disrupted until noon

The power supply lines between Kalyan-Igatpuri and Kalyan-Lonavala were disrupted due to a fire at the Thakurli-Chole Power House, which supplies electricity to these railway sections. Photo by Pramod Tambe
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Tata Power supply failure disrupts Central Railway services in Mumbai

Train services on the Central Railway (CR) were affected on Saturday.
Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:58 AM IST

Union blames railway division for track maintainer’s death

Union blames railway division for track maintainer’s death
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:02 AM IST