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Jogeshwari Terminus: Mumbai to get new railway terminus after 34 years
Mumbai gets new railway terminus after 34 years; project aims to ease pressure on Dadar, Bandra, Mumbai Central by year-end
15 April,2025 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Name game continues at Mumbai Central
Despite approvals, Nana Shankarsheth renaming hits bureaucratic wall; supporters threaten stir; Though both the Railway Ministry and the Maharashtra government have formally approved the renaming, the proposal remains stalled with the Union Home Department
14 April,2025 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
WR to operate major block on April 11, 12 and 13 night, check details
The block will be operated for regirdering of bridge no. 20 between Mahim and Bandra stations, the Western Railway said
09 April,2025 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Western Railway achieves record commercial revenue in 2024-25, check details
For the first time in the history of Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has achieved its highest ever commercial revenue in FY 2024-25, an official statement
07 April,2025 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Division of Indian Railways launches 'Porter on call' service
Initially, the service is being rolled out for three stations: Vasai Road, Vapi and Valsad. Bookings for the service can be made through the website, www.gofoodieonline.com/online-coolie-booking, or through registered numbers: 7229931116/9119222762. Passengers can also book their services by scanning the QR (quick response) code
04 April,2025 11:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway to add extra coach in Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express
The Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express is one of India's premier high-speed trains, known for its fast and efficient connectivity
28 March,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR to operate 5-hour block this Sunday between Churchgate and Mumbai Central
Some suburban trains will remain cancelled during the block and some Churchgate trains will be short terminated/reversed ex-Bandra/Dadar station
21 March,2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC launches drive for unrestricted pedestrian movement at crowded spots
As part of the initiative, regular actions along with special campaigns are being carried out to clear areas of illegal hawkers, unauthorised constructions, and other obstructions hindering pedestrian movement, an official statement said
18 March,2025 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR limits platform ticket sales at key Mumbai stations for festive rush
Western Railway has temporarily restricted the sale of platform tickets at major stations in Mumbai Division to control crowding during the festive season. The measure is effective until 16th March 2025.
13 March,2025 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai local train updates
WR to operate 13-hour block between Grant Road and Mumbai Central on March 1-2
According to Western Railway (WR), a major 13-hour block between Grant Road and Mumbai Central stations to facilitate the re-girdering work of Bridge No. 5
28 February,2025 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent