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Western Railways making Punjab police DSP job switch difficult for Harmanpreet Kaur

The Arjuna awardee is reportedly not relieved by the Railway, where she worked as an Office Superintendent.

20 Jan 2018 6:12 PM

The Central Railway mainline has inducted four Bombardier trains so far.

Bombardier trains to hit Harbour line tracks soon

Officials said that the new, smoother Bombardier has been introduced on the Central Railway (CR) mainline just a month ago.

20 Jan 2018 6:39 AM

The army needs daytime slot to finish work on the Elphinstone bridge. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Now, get ready for 5-hour weekday blocks on WR

Considering that the railway hardly ever risks taking a block during the daytime for fear of commuter backlash, this block is unusual.

17 Jan 2018 2:10 AM

The train has doors which close automatically as cold air is pushed in through the unit at almost 19 degree.

Chalk out plan to convert locals to AC trains: Piyush Goyal to government officials

Officials revealed that the minister asked about workability of the plan and what technical difficulties would crop up.

14 Jan 2018 4:06 AM

The railway has been working to incorporate the option in its app ever since the launch of the AC train on December 25, 2017.

Now buy AC train tickets, passes on app

With inclusion of the AC option in the UTS app, people can book a joy ride for their family from the comfort of their home.

10 Jan 2018 3:47 AM

Currently, only 34 services between CST and Andheri and around 30 more services are expected to be added in phases, beginning mid-January, said officials. (Representational image)

Goregaon extension gets thumbs up

The CST-Goregaon project was built by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and will be run by the WR.

07 Jan 2018 3:34 AM

The AC train was launched on the Western Railway line on December 25, 2017.

AC train may not run during bandhs

Reason being that at Rs 56 crore, the AC train is the most expensive one and would take longer to repair in case of damages.

06 Jan 2018 4:22 AM

The WR’s AC train has received a very good response from commuters.

Virar AC train from today

The much-awaited local will run from Churchgate to Virar 12 times daily.

01 Jan 2018 1:16 AM

File picture of the harbour line extension.

MRVC, WR to conduct Andheri-Goregaon trial

There is currently a plan drawn up to extend the line up to Borivali finally, revealed officials.

31 Dec 2017 3:36 AM

File image of the tragic stampede on September 29.

Western Railway inducts 232 MSSC guards

To avoid mishaps, boost security, manage crowd in peak hours.

29 Dec 2017 4:24 AM

AC local train frenzy sees 1,700 passes sold in 2 days

Around Rs 1 lakh revenue has come through sales of tickets and season passes of the AC local on the second day of its run.

27 Dec 2017 6:07 AM

Western Railway (WR) commuters were excited and many actually planned the morning of their public holiday around the AC local. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Commuters turn up in large numbers

Despite holiday, hundreds of elated Mumbaikars travel on AC train to ‘witness history’.

26 Dec 2017 6:16 AM

The RPF personnel on the train have been instructed to deal with commuters strictly if they stand on the footboard. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Around 50 RPF personnel deployed to guard AC train

The train will also be guarded by the RPF in whichever car shed it will be parked for the night.

26 Dec 2017 6:15 AM

Out of 12 services of the AC local train, eight will run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander & Vasai Road in both directions. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mumbai gets its first AC local train today, intial run between Borivali-Churchgate

The monthly pass will cost between Rs 570 and Rs 820 till Bandra, Rs 1,240 till Andheri, Rs 1,640 till Borivali, and Rs 2,040 till Virar.

25 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

The trial run of the AC train took place on the Western Railway line on Sunday.

Pay double for AC local travel

Monthly pass from Virar to Churchgate to cost commuters Rs 2,205.

25 Dec 2017 4:30 AM

The train is likely to run on Christmas day or by New Years. (Representational image)

Mumbai’s first AC local likely to run on December 25 or January 1

The one and only AC train will be sent for maintenance on both Saturday and Sunday, said railway officials.

23 Dec 2017 6:39 AM

The fire that broke out at Bandra station.

Fire breaks on platform 4 of Bandra station

Bandra has always seen multiple fires that have mostly taken place in the slums of Bandra east.

22 Dec 2017 2:49 AM

Soldiers fixing rly fob to get rented flats

The railways ministry has given a deadline of January 31 to the Army to complete the construction work.

18 Dec 2017 2:25 AM

The AC train fares for Churchgate to Virar are between Rs 10 and Rs 85

AC train may not run every day after its debut on X’mas

The AC train has been one of the most anticipated trains in the city’s recent history.

17 Dec 2017 3:54 AM

Twenty-three commuters died in the stampede, shocking the entire nation.

Probe blamed no official for stampede: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mr Fadnavis also said that a proposal is being prepared to remove illegal shops outside stations to lessen crowds and prevent such catastrophes.

13 Dec 2017 6:12 AM

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