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Delays continue on Central Railway locals three days after mega block
Trains on CR were running late by 20-30 minutes on Wednesday due to the new signalling system installed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Sources said the engineering team working on the signalling system is struggling to set the routes running towards CSMT
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 07:22 AM IST
CR imports shockproof shoes from Malaysia for staff to handle high-powered cables
The Class-3 dielectric shoes can sustain up to 33,000 volts and help prevent any untoward incidents to those handling the overhead cables and equipment that supplies 25,000-volt electricity. The orange-coloured shoes will act as a bad conductor of electricity and will insulate the user from 1 milli ampere of power leaking
Updated on May 31, 2024 08:10 AM IST
‘Faulty signal pole’ becomes bone of contention between CR, motormen
CRMS also put up a protest poster on the notice board inside the motorman lobby at CSMT, where it stated that the two motormen had prevented a major mishap but instead of praising them, the administration blamed them and gave them mental stress
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Soon, Vande Bharat to operate on Mumbai-Jalna route
Central Railway (CR) has proposed a new Vande Bharat train to run between Mumbai and Jalna, covering a distance of 434 km. The train is expected to operate six days a week, but the timetable may affect the schedules of 19 other trains. No official decision has been made yet, but the proposed train is likely to start operating in January. The Vande Bharat train will provide improved connectivity between Mumbai and Jalna, and track testing is currently underway.
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 07:44 AM IST
CR lab in Wadi Bunder to repair, maintain Vande Bharat trains
The Central Railway in Mumbai is setting up an electronics laboratory at Wadi Bundar to repair and maintain electronic components inside Vande Bharat coaches, which is expected to save the railway ₹70-75 lakh per year. The lab will repair emergency battery chargers, regulated battery chargers and other electronic equipment, as well as ensure the functionality of microprocessors, power cars, and water level indicator systems in train coaches.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 07:28 AM IST