Mumbai: New WR corridor work begins today, Rs 2,000-crore gamechanger

As WR today begins work on a new rail corridor in the city, work on yet another, and the much-awaited 5th and 6th line project that started last year has reached a crucial stage with December 2027 as the target for completion. The Borivli-Virar 5th and 6th lines being built at a cost of R2,184.02 crore will be a game changer segregating suburban and outstation trains between Virar and Bandra Terminus. Read more.

Mumbai: New Bandra to Goa train launched

For the first time, a direct train has been flagged off from Bandra and Borivli to Konkan and Goa to help those staying in the western suburbs. At first look, it sounds like good optics but the train ends up circling the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for multiple hours due to a lack of a clear path before it takes off just like flights hover over airports due to lack of landing space! Read more.

Mumbai: Parts of city to see water cut on August 30; check details here

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a scheduled water supply disruption in the H-West zone on Friday, August 30, 2024, between 10 am and midnight. This brief interruption in water service is due to necessary repair and upgrade work being done to improve water distribution in the area, said BMC in their communique. Read more.

Mumbai: Rs 553 cr Naigaon-Virar fully concreted stretch develops potholes

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad stretch of road between Naigaon and Virar is once again facing criticism for poor construction quality. The newly constructed cement concrete road is already showing signs of wear, with cracks and potholes developing. Commuters and motorists have raised concerns, suggesting that substandard materials may have been used. Read more.

Mumbai: CR services bear the brunt as motormen stage 'work to rule' protest

A work-to-rule protest by the suburban train motormen on Central Railway Mumbai has been affecting local train movement since Wednesday morning. Read more.

Kalyan: Bridge over 3rd, 4th lines finished ahead of schedule

The much-awaited Kalyan-Badlapur section, which is getting two new lines to segregate suburban and outstation trains, has achieved a major milestone. On August 22, commuters held a protest, demanding that more train services be operated beyond Kalyan. Read more.

Mumbai gets its first double-decker flyover with integrated metro route

On Wednesday, Mumbai's first double-decker flyover, which combines a flyover and a Metro viaduct was inaugurated by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The double-decker flyover, located in Mira-Bhayander, is expected to usher in a huge improvement to the region's transport infrastructure. The inauguration was attended by MLA Pratap Sarnaik, MLA Geeta Jain, and Joint Metropolitan Commissioner Radhabinod Sharma. Read more.

TC onboard Mumbai Rajdhani busts major immigration racket

An alert ticket checker has busted an immigration racket on the Mumbai Rajdhani Express. The racket involved Nigerians who weren’t granted an Indian visa but availed of a Bangladesh visa to illegally enter India. Read more.

Road caves in at Mumbai's Andheri East

On Friday night, the road at P&T colony in Andheri East Sahar road witnessed a massive cave-in. This occurred due to tunnelling work of the Mumbai Metro 7A project. Nine families, who lived in the surrounding area, have been moved to a hotel. Read more.

Mumbai to see water supply disruption due to pipeline leakage in Powai

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced on Friday that one of the city's main water pipelines had burst in Powai. The BMC stated that the break occurred in Tansa's 1800 mm diameter pipeline near the Powai anchor block. The local body stated that the valves were immediately stopped to prevent waste of treated water. Read more.