Mumbai local trains:Western Railway to add 40 additional services from today
4 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai local trains:Western Railway to add 40 additional services from today

Live Mint  

Mumbai: The Western Railway said that it will add 40 additional suburban services to the existing 162 services currently plying on the Mumbai Suburban section with effect from June 29. "With effect from 29.06.2020, WR will add 40 additional suburban services to the existing 162 services currently plying on WR's Mumbai Suburban section. Therefore, now total 202 services will be running on WR's suburban section," Western Railway said in a tweet. The Mumbai suburban network spreads from Churchgate to Dahanu on the Western Railway route and from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Kasara and Khopoli on the Central Railway's main line.

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Special trains for new year
2 weeks ago

Special trains for new year

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The railways will run 12 special suburban local services on the eve of new year, to ensure smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year’s. Of the 12 special suburban services, Western Railway is going to run eight services, while Central Railway will run four services, after midnight on Tuesday. Special trains for new year The special suburban services, planned …

WR’s sudden changes irk commuters
3 weeks, 3 days ago

WR’s sudden changes irk commuters

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Sudden changes introduced by Western Railway in its train schedules from Monday morning have taken regular commuters by surprise. Train number 92019 Andheri-Virar will be short-terminated at Bhayander, train number 90648 will originate from Bhayander instead of Nallasopara, and train numbers 90208 Bhayander–Churchgate and 90249 Churchgate-Nallasopara will run with 15 coaches, instead of 12. WR’s sudden changes irk commuters …

Good news for Mumbaikars: Western Railway to add THESE many AC local trains from Nov 27 | DETAILS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Good news for Mumbaikars: Western Railway to add THESE many AC local trains from Nov 27 | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Western Railway on Tuesday said the authorities have decided to increase the number of AC local services over the Mumbai Suburban section with effect from Wednesday, November 27, 2024. "Looking at the popularity and growing demand by the commuters, Western Railway has decided to increase the number of AC local services over Mumbai Suburban section with effect from Wednesday, …

Revamp of 10 suburban rail stations slows to a crawl
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Revamp of 10 suburban rail stations slows to a crawl

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The plan to revamp and upgrade 10 suburban railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has slowed almost to a halt on the Western Railway. Revamp of 10 suburban rail stations slows to a crawl The ABSS plan, announced by the Union Railway Ministry in February 2023 for 1,275 stations across the country, aims to improve amenities at …

Western Railway finishes work on laying sixth railway track till Kandivli
3 months ago

Western Railway finishes work on laying sixth railway track till Kandivli

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a move that will bring relief to thousands of commuters on the western line, the Western Railway has announced that work on laying the sixth railway track between Goregaon and Kandivali is finally over, and suburban local services on the route will return to normal from Monday. The Western Railway has announced that work on laying the sixth …

12 new train services on Western line from October 12
3 months, 1 week ago

12 new train services on Western line from October 12

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In what would be welcome news for the 2.9 million commuters who travel by the Western line between Churchgate and Dahanu every day, Western Railway will add 12 new suburban services from October 12, taking the total to 1,406. 12 new train services on Western line from October 12 The 12 new services include six each in the UP …

Mumbai: Local train services of Western Railway hit due to technical issues at Borivali station
7 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai: Local train services of Western Railway hit due to technical issues at Borivali station

India TV News  

Mumbai: Local train services on the Western Railway were disrupted on Monday morning due to a technical snag after a cable being cut at the Borivali station in Mumbai, according to officials. Borivali, situated in north Mumbai, stands as one of the busiest railway stations, catering to a significant number of commuters and office workers who rely on its local …

Mumbai local train: THESE trains to be affected due to 8 hr block on WR. Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Mumbai local train: THESE trains to be affected due to 8 hr block on WR. Details

Live Mint  

The Western Railways has announced a major eight hour block due to the de-launching of steel girder of Gokhale Road Over Bridge between Vile Parle and Andheri stations in Mumbai. As per the notification of the Mumbai Division, Western Railway, the major Block will be taken on platform no 9 line from 9:30 pm to 5.30 am and on Platform …

WR puts Mumbai Central-Borivali line on fast track
1 year, 11 months ago

WR puts Mumbai Central-Borivali line on fast track

Hindustan Times  

Work on the sixth railway line between Mumbai Central and Borivali, which has been moving at a snail’s pace for over a decade, has picked up speed. WR puts Mumbai Central-Borivali line on fast track On Wednesday, the Western Railway began a 15-day block at Andheri station to align the tracks on platform 9. The lines 5 and 6 on …

Mumbai: Western Railway to run 8 special services on New Year Eve | Details
2 years ago

Mumbai: Western Railway to run 8 special services on New Year Eve | Details

India TV News  

Mumbai : Western Railway on Friday announced that eight special local trains will run between Virar and Churchgate stations on the occasion of new year. "4 trains will run from Churchgate towards Virar and 4 trains will run from Virar to Churchgate from midnight of 31st December 2022 to 1st January 2023," a Western Railway PRO said. The owner of …

Mumbai local train: Passengers struggle as services delayed due to overhead wire breakdown | Video
2 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai local train: Passengers struggle as services delayed due to overhead wire breakdown | Video

India TV News  

Highlights Western Railway overhead wire snaps, train services delayed Thousands of commuters rushing to their work places were stuck A majority, including women were seen jumping down on the tracks Mumbai local train updates: Local train services of the Western Railway were delayed due to a technical snag during the Monday morning rush hour, affecting several commuters, mostly office-goers, many …

Mumbai local trains: Railways to add 204 more local trains on suburban network from Friday
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai local trains: Railways to add 204 more local trains on suburban network from Friday

India TV News  

An additional 204 special local train services will be run on the Mumbai suburban network from Friday. The addition of 204 suburban services will lead to resumption of about 95 per cent of the total 3,141 local train services, which were being operated collectively by the CR and WR before the COVID-19 outbreak, railway officials said. The decision to increase …

Western Railway adds 4 'ladies special' local trains in Mumbai
4 years, 2 months ago

Western Railway adds 4 'ladies special' local trains in Mumbai

India TV News  

A day after Railway Minister Piyush Goyal allowed all women passengers to travel in local trains in Mumbai, the Western Railway on Wednesday added four 'ladies special' trains on its suburban network. Currently, only those engaged in essential services as categorised by the Maharashtra government are allowed to travel in the local trains run by the Central Railway and the …

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding

India TV News  

The Western Railway has decided to run additional 194 special services, including 10 AC trains, from October 15 to reduce overcrowding on local trains in Mumbai. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, out of the increased 194 services, 49 services during morning peak hours and 49 services during evening peak …

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to run 194 more trains from 15 October
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to run 194 more trains from 15 October

Live Mint  

Travelling across India's financial capital will become easier as Indian Railways' Western Railway zone has decided to run 194 additional trains for people engaged in essential services as notified by the Maharashtra government from 15 October. Meanwhile, Indian Railways' Central Railway zone has recently launched 22 additional special local train services in Mumbai. Of the 22 new additional special local …

Mumbai power outage: Services restored on Western and Central Railway lines
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai power outage: Services restored on Western and Central Railway lines

Live Mint  

A grid failure caused a massive power outage in India's financial capital Mumbai and surrounding areas on Monday, authorities said. Western Railway said that five mail/express trains have been rescheduled/short terminated on 12th October, 2020 due to power supply failure in Mumbai. It further added," As power supply is restored in WR's Mumbai Suburban section, all OHEs have been charged …

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone which operates local train services in Mumbai has increased the number of special services in the city. Central Railway currently operates 431 special suburban services for staff as notified by Government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, Central Railway has decided to increase the number of daily special suburban services …

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai
4 years, 3 months ago

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai

India TV News  

In a bid to reduce overcrowding in locals trains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Railway has introduced 68 additional special suburban services in Mumbai from Thursday. "In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, the Central Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 355 to 423 from September 24," CR's …

Mumbai: suburban train services resume partially
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: suburban train services resume partially

India TV News  

Suburban services of the Western Railway in Mumbai resumed fully as water on the tracks receded, it said on Wednesday evening as the city grappled with heavy overnight rains. Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer, WR, said its suburban special services were fully restored between Churchgate and Bandra around 5 pm. Central Railway's suburban services were still suspended between CSMT-Dadar …

Suburban Train Services Resume Partially in Mumbai after Heavy Rains
4 years, 3 months ago

Suburban Train Services Resume Partially in Mumbai after Heavy Rains

News 18  

Mumbai: Suburban services of the Western Railway in Mumbai resumed fully as water on the tracks preceded, it said on Wednesday evening as the city grappled with heavy overnight rains. Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer, WR, said its suburban special services were fully restored between Churchgate and Bandra around 5 pm. Central Railway’s suburban services were still suspended between …

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to increase daily suburban services
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to increase daily suburban services

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Western Railway zone decided to increase the number of daily special suburban services operating in Mumbai from 350 to 500 from 21 September. Details of the trains are as under :- Train No 09025/ 26 Bandra Terminus-Amritsar Weekly Superfast Special Train No 09025 Bandra - Amritsar will leave Bandra every Monday w.e.f 21 Sept, 2020, at 11.15 hrs …

Covid times: How travelling in Mumbai locals have changed post lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid times: How travelling in Mumbai locals have changed post lockdown

Live Mint  

Indian Railways on 15 June started the Mumbai suburban train services after 84 days of complete closure since 23 March for the staff who are on associated with providing the essential services. The Mumbai local train services which are operated by the Western and Central Railway zone of Indian Railways have made some changes with how travelling in the generally …

Mumbai's suburban train services resume for ferrying essential staff; expected to benefit 1.25 lakh people, says official
4 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai's suburban train services resume for ferrying essential staff; expected to benefit 1.25 lakh people, says official

Firstpost  

The Railways resumed ‘selective’ suburban train services on the main and harbour lines in Mumbai for ferrying essential staff Mumbai: The Railways on Monday resumed suburban train services in Mumbai for ferrying essential staff. The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run “selective suburban services” over main line and harbour line only for essential staff as defined by the …

Mumbai locals resume from today, only essential staffers allowed
4 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai locals resume from today, only essential staffers allowed

Op India  

On 22nd March 2020, passenger services on Mumbai Locals, the lifeline of Mumbai, were stopped by the Railways to stop coronavirus spread. Now, the Western and Central Railway has decided to resume selective services of Mumbai Locals over the mainline and harbour line from Monday. Services available only for essential staff The Railway announced that the resumed services are not …

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