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The MMRDA has refused to change the name of Dadar east monorail station (right) to Vittal Mandir (left).

MMRDA turns deaf ear to Wadala locals’ Vitthal Mandir chant

The Shiv Sena and residents from Wadala had asked MMRDA to change the name to Vitthal Mandir monorial station.

30 Jan 2017 1:40 AM

MMRDA has claimed that the expense of the project will rise because of the addition of new components like smart parking and solar street lightning.

Smart Bandra Kurla Complex plan cost to increase

The project included WiFi hotspots, smart parking, CCTV surveillance and a citizen mobile application.

29 Jan 2017 2:11 AM

Ever since phase I of the Mumbai monorail was commissioned, its operations have regularly been in the news owing to constant breakdown.

Phase-2 of monorail may commence from May: MMRDA

The MMRDA had initiated the trial runs in 2016 but they were was not successful due to several glitches.

28 Jan 2017 3:30 AM

The MMRDA in a planning report from 2016-36 has suggested that the railways look into expansion of the suburban lines into these lines in order to provide Mumbaikars the option to migrate with regards to housing and employment. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

MRVC-MMRDA plan to expand suburban network

These suburbs will be Virar-Alibaug, on Panvel-Karjat connecting up to Rasayani and finally the Uran-Pen line.

23 Jan 2017 4:47 AM

MMRDA faces stiff opposition over makeover of nature park

As per the plan, the park will be connected to the Bandra-Kurla Complex by a walkway.

18 Jan 2017 5:18 AM

It elaborated on how one can react or act during an emergency born out of an incident of fire. (Representational image)

Fire brigade raises questions about safety at monorail stops

It’s said that disciplined evacuation in the case of a fire can’t be expected.

10 Jan 2017 1:59 AM

MMRDA’s decision means that the wait for a single smart card for travelling in various modes of transport in the city will continue.

Wait for ‘smart travel’ continues

The single smart card, which it is believed will make ticketing system simpler in the city.

09 Jan 2017 7:11 AM

Scomi Engineering is yet to deliver the remaining five monorail rakes.

Wait for new monorail rakes continues

MMRDA has decided to levy a penalty of Rs 1 lakh every month per rake for the delay in delivery.

08 Jan 2017 6:16 AM

MMRDA likely to give BKC land for bullet train terminal

UPS Madan, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, and the CM - who also heads MMRDA - were unavailable for comment.

07 Jan 2017 1:13 AM

MMRDA floats tenders for metro lines

A pre-bid meeting for the investors will also be held on January 31 at 11.00 am and the last date to submit tenders is March 10.

05 Jan 2017 2:41 AM

The commissioning of monorail phase-2 has been extended to June 2017.

Monorail phase-2 dead on arrival?

The authority hasn’t been successful in completing trial runs for project, despite claiming that civil works were almost completed.

02 Jan 2017 2:21 AM

According to MMRDA, the procurement of the conductor rail will result in a delay over commissioning of the second phase.

Flashback: Monorail-II failed to run in 2016

Trial runs between Wadala and Jacob Cirlce got delayed due to the unavailability of the conductor rail.

31 Dec 2016 5:07 AM

Travelling in the crowded city locals during peak hours can get too close for comfort.

In Mumbai locals, not a foot to spare

MMRDA along with MMRC is currently executing 5 metro corridors, which are parallel to connectivity provided by suburban railway line.

29 Dec 2016 1:48 AM

Trial runs between Wadala and Jacob Cirlce got delayed due to the unavailability of the conductor rail. (Representational Image)

Trial run delay causes monorail project to be pushed back again

The commissioning of the project, which was expected in February 2017, has been extended to June 2017 now.

26 Dec 2016 3:54 AM

However, permanent parking slots in burgeoning cities as well as metropolitan ones are hard to come by, despite car owners having enough money to purchase and maintain a vehicle.

Parking space restrictions and road decongestion

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25 Dec 2016 4:40 AM

Petition says UDD wrongly stayed MMRDA notice

Wategaonkar has further alleged that Mr Patil stayed the MMRDA notice under section 53 which is wrong.

22 Dec 2016 12:43 AM

Take loan for MTHL in instalments: MMRDA

MMRDA was forced to pay 1.2 per cent of the total loan amount of the project i.e. Rs 200 crore.

20 Dec 2016 2:23 AM

Maha CM hints at BJP’s upper hand in Sena alliance talks

Alleged corruption in BMC might become an issue between Shiv Sena and BJP while forging an alliance for the coming polls.

18 Dec 2016 1:36 AM

The traffic updates will be given in collaboration with traffic department as they also update traffic situation on their Twitter handle.

MMRC plans to tweet traffic and its work updates

Motorists will get real time updates on traffic congestion between Seepz and Colaba on MMRC’s Twitter handle.

04 Dec 2016 6:06 AM

The MMRDA currently has Rs 17,000 crore in its bank accounts, for which it gets interest of around 7-8 per cent every 12 months over fixed deposits.

LIC bonds to fund Mumbai Metro projects?

MMRDA had earlier put the auction of BKC land parcels on hold after HC order.

03 Dec 2016 6:18 AM

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