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Railways to keep Sion bridge partially open until pedestrian solution is ready

Railways to keep Sion bridge partially open until pedestrian solution is ready

Authorities agree to build an east-west pedestrian bridge before demolishing the old railway bridge so that locals are not inconvenienced. A 56-metre-long and 3-metre-wide foot overbridge is being planned to replace the existing road bridge, ensuring continued access for commuters, including students travelling to and from Dharavi

21 March,2025 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
CR to run 332 summer vacation special train services, check details

CR to run 332 summer vacation special train services, check details

The Central Railway said that considering the onset of the summer vacations and the increasing number of passengers, Central Railway has decided to run 332 summer special trains

20 March,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Good news for Mumbai commuters! 238 new AC locals approved

Good news for Mumbai commuters! 238 new AC locals approved

Commuter bodies welcome decision; plan to convert all local trains into AC was stopped following opposition from NCP in August 2022

20 March,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Maharashtra agrees to Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

Maharashtra agrees to Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

The Konkan Railway, established in 1990s, is a joint venture owned by the railway ministry with investments from the governments of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala

19 March,2025 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement while speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday

19 March,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Railways will procure 238 local trains for Mumbai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways will procure 238 local trains for Mumbai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Railway Minister said that the upgrade of Mumbai local trains was good news for Mumbaikars, who had been waiting long to hear it. "We are glad to announce that the procurement of 238 new local trains for Mumbai has been finally approved," he said

19 March,2025 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Howler locomotive resumes journey to Lonavala after being stuck at toll booth

Howler locomotive resumes journey to Lonavala after being stuck at toll booth

One of the most versatile and common locomotives on the ghat mountain ranges, had been on display at the CSMT Heritage Gully since 2019; will finally rest at Lonavala museum

19 March,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Eight stranded for two hours in lift at Bhayander station after power failure

Eight stranded for two hours in lift at Bhayander station after power failure

The incident came to light on Tuesday after a video of the situation went viral on social media

18 March,2025 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BMC launches drive for unrestricted pedestrian movement at crowded spots

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
Karjat on fast track with twin rail boost

Karjat on fast track with twin rail boost

As part of the push for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the Badlapur-Karjat 3rd and 4th line expansion project was evaluated on Friday at the 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group, chaired by the joint secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

17 March,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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