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An air-conditioned local train on Western Railway.

AC local fares to remain unchanged till December

Currently, 12 services of the AC local train are been operated from Monday to Friday on the Churchgate

22 Jun 2018 4:53 AM

Local bonds

For Mumbaikars, trains are not just a mode of transport, but centres of activity, friendship and lots more.

09 Jun 2018 6:31 AM

Following the destruction of LCDs by commuters, authorities have decided to remove them from both the trains.

Shame on us

As high-speed trains are being stripped of their fancy equipment, social thinkers talk about why our civic sense is missing.

16 Mar 2018 12:23 AM

This resulted in thousands of commuters facing delays and detours while reaching their homes.

Central Railways launches probe in Dadar train fire

The probe report is expected to be out within two weeks.

04 Feb 2018 3:18 AM

The AC local runs between Churchgate and Virar.

Officials unsure about future of AC trains

The meeting will continue until Friday and some clarify is expected to come in by then.

19 Jan 2018 5:48 AM

Revised fare structure is: up to 2 km -- Rs 10, 2 to 5 km -- Rs 20, 5 to 12 km -- Rs 30, 12 to 21 km -- Rs 40, 21 to 32 km -- Rs 50 and for journeys beyond 32 km -- Rs 60. (Representational Image | PTI)

Fare hike costs Delhi Metro three lakh commuters a day

Metro's daily average ridership came down to 24.2 lakh in October from 27.4 lakh in September.

24 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

Transit details for Delhi Metro would also be available on mobile devices with Google Maps, so commuters can check available Metro schedules to make route changes on-the-go and plan their trips accordingly.

DMRC partners with Google for better commute

This facility will provide the commuters complete information on Delhi Metro routes, line details, platform details, fares and more.

12 Sep 2017 12:47 AM

The corrections in the Mahim yard requires require the Railways to change the plans for both the lines for which Mahim is an important junction.

Western Railway plans for 5th, 6th line risks delay

Mahim derailment has ensured work on spl lines for long-distance trains has been affected.

10 Sep 2017 1:37 AM

Indian Navy distributes breakfast to people in Parel area (Photo: ANI)

Navy starts food counters, community kitchens across Mumbai for stranded

Community kitchens opened at Churchgate, Byculla, Parel, CST, Worli, Mumbai Central, Dadar, Mankhurd, Chembur, Malad and Ghatkopar

30 Aug 2017 10:42 AM

There are just two small bins to throw waste materials in for an entire coach of at least 72 berths.

Lack of trash bins raises stink in rail coaches

The railway officials have admitted that this is a setback to their efforts to ensure cleanliness for commuters.

13 Aug 2017 1:28 AM

Almost all officers have been given the authority to fine.

Caught littering rly premises? Pay Rs 500!

Senior railway officers can now slap the fine on defaulting commuters.

23 Jul 2017 2:15 AM

CCTVs to record glitches in trains

The technical glitches in long distance trains in motion will be recorded by high-quality CCTV cameras.

23 Jul 2017 1:50 AM

The MTB will be looking to implement the initiative at other traffic-ridden spots in the city. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Traffic cops ensure cabbies fall in line

Commuters have welcomed the move and now the MTB will be looking to implement this at other traffic ridden spots as well in the near future.

16 Jul 2017 1:29 AM

The study shows that the average traffic speed is 50 to 60 per cent lower than the designed speed limit and 35 to 48 per cent lower than the regulated speed of 40 to 50 km per hour.

Worsening congestion, spiralling pollution choke capital: Study

Delhi crossed the 10 million mark of total vehicle registrations in 2017.

11 Jul 2017 1:22 AM

Passengers ourtraged over rlys’ mismanagement

Commuters, who were already overwhelmed with the physical exhaustion of travelling in peak-evening hours from their offices to home.

14 May 2017 1:31 AM

Union railway minister Suresh Prabhu has stressed the need for the railway staff to be polite and customer-friendly.

Now, all Central Railway TCs to say, 'Namaste, ticket please'

In 2015, a CR window clerk working at LTT was suspended after a video of her being rude and shutting down the counter went viral.

11 Apr 2017 12:50 AM

$Railway staff attempt to fix the rail fracture on Friday.$

Rail fracture disrupts Western Railway services for two hours

Railway officials said nearly 30 services were cancelled and almost 100 delayed.

04 Mar 2017 2:15 AM

The baby girl has been sent to the Indian Association for Promotion of Adoption & Child Welfare.

Mumbai: Woman raises kidnap alarm

Suspects woman, child on train aren’t kin, alerts GRP; DNA tests to be held.

10 Feb 2017 1:06 AM

The rescued children with their mothers.

GRP cops reunite two kids separated from their families

The kids informed the GRP about the incident, following which the Borivali GRP called the kids’ mothers.

06 Feb 2017 6:39 AM

Officials said they hope by the addition of Virar, network of this particular line will get better.

Hopes ride high over Karjat-Virar rail connection

The Karjat-Panvel-Diva route, worth Rs 2,618 crore, which has been sanctioned under the MUTP III, may now go up to Virar.

01 Feb 2017 4:39 AM

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