Railway officials said that approximately 17 suburban services will soon be upgraded from 12-car to 15-car trains. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and increasing carrying capacity on some of the busiest routes
06 April,2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The 112-year-old Elphinstone Bridge has been fully dismantled, marking the end of a historic structure in Mumbai. While a new double-deck bridge is set to replace it by 2027, authorities have preserved key elements of the old bridge—ensuring its legacy endures even as the city upgrades its infrastructure
06 April,2026 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway and MRVC successfully conducted a 15-coach EMU trial at Virar station after completing platform widening and extension works under the Virar–Dahanu quadrupling project. The upgrade will boost capacity, improve commuter convenience and support rising demand on the suburban corridor
05 April,2026 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
According to the officials, to carry out the demolition safely, a block was imposed on suburban railway lines. The removal block on the UP and DOWN slow lines was cleared at 7:06 am, while the UP and DOWN fast lines were restored at 7:14 am
05 April,2026 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
