Mumbai local train services to stop from Sunday midnight
4 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai local train services to stop from Sunday midnight

India Today  

Mumbai, also knows as the city that never sleeps, finally braces for a virtual lockdown as local train services will stop from Sunday midnight till March 31 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, BEST bus services will continue in the metropolis to facilitate movement of staff of the essential services, a state government official said. In an unprecedented move, the railways on Sunday announced suspension of all its passenger services from March 22 midnight to March 31 midnight and said only goods trains will run during the period. Bus services will continue to operate in Mumbai, which is manageable and affordable as well," a state government official said.

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Mumbai local train services suspended, diverted after heavy rain | Check details
6 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai local train services suspended, diverted after heavy rain | Check details

Hindustan Times  

A day after heavy rainfall, local train services in Maharashtra's Thane district, adjoining Mumbai, were suspended on Sunday morning, July 7. Mumbai local train services on suburban line hit after heavy rain There has been reports of waterlogging on tracks between Vashind and Khadavli stations on the Kalyan-Kasara route. Railway officials said around 6:30am, the tracks on the busy Kalyan-Kasara …

Mumbai's local train service on main line hit after glitch in signalling system
7 months ago

Mumbai's local train service on main line hit after glitch in signalling system

India TV News  

Mumbai: Mumbai's lifeline -- its local train service -- was impacted after a glitch in the signalling system near Vikhroli station on the Main line of the Mumbai suburban network this morning. "Due to some technical faults at UP through line near Vikhroli station local trains are held up hence some locals are running behind schedule time," Rajneesh Goyal, divisional …

Passengers' woes continue on second day of Mumbai mega block
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Passengers' woes continue on second day of Mumbai mega block

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Amid the 63-hour mega block on the Central Railway, the work is in progress for widening two platforms at Thane station and extending two at CSMT, but the restrictions hit services of local trains on the second day on Saturday, inconveniencing passengers. The mega block for the widening of platform numbers 5 and 6 at Thane station started from …

Mumbai local train services to be affected by Central Railway’s 63-hour mega block from May 31
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai local train services to be affected by Central Railway’s 63-hour mega block from May 31

The Hindu  

Starting Thursday midnight, Central Railway will have a 63-hour mega block for platform extension works in Mumbai at Thane and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Except for Churchgate-Dahanu link, services on the other lines will be impacted, said Central Railway divisional manager Rajneesh Goyal. Platform number 5 and 6 will be widened at Thane starting Thursday midnight, requiring a 63-hour mega …

Central Railway's 63-hour long Thane-Mumbai 'mega block' to affect Mumbai local train services. Check details
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Central Railway's 63-hour long Thane-Mumbai 'mega block' to affect Mumbai local train services. Check details

India TV News  

The Central Railway has announced a 63-hour "mega block" starting from midnight on May 30, aimed at platform extension works on the Mumbai network. The primary focus of the mega block is the platform extension and widening works at two key stations: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai and Thane station. "A 63-hour mega block for the widening of …

Mumbai: Airport Temporarily Halts Flights, Metro Services Disrupted Due To Heavy Rain
8 months ago

Mumbai: Airport Temporarily Halts Flights, Metro Services Disrupted Due To Heavy Rain

News 18  

Mumbai’s Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport faced a brief shutdown due to heavy rain and low visibility. According to PTI, operations later resumed at 5.03 pm, the airport operator said in the statement.”Due to the inclement weather and dust storms in the city, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport temporarily suspended flight operations for around 66 minutes due to low visibility …

Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railway and Western Railway Mega Blocks Today; Check Timings, Other Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railway and Western Railway Mega Blocks Today; Check Timings, Other Details

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: Mumbaikar’s will face a difficult time today on Sunday, October 30 as Indian Railways’ Central Railway and Western Railway zone will operate mega block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance work. Central Railway will run special services on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kurla and Panvel-Vashi sections during the block period. According …

Mumbai local train update: Railways to operate ‘mega block’ today. Details here
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Railways to operate ‘mega block’ today. Details here

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance work today. These are the areas where the Mumbai local traffic will be regulated Matunga-Thane Up and Down Slow lines from 11.05 am to 3.45 pm Down slow line services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.14 am to …

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 …

36 Hours Mega Block in Mumbai: Indian Railways Continues Infrastructure Work; Check Photos, Other Details
3 years ago

36 Hours Mega Block in Mumbai: Indian Railways Continues Infrastructure Work; Check Photos, Other Details

News 18  

At least 390 suburban train services and 18 Mail Express trains will remain cancelled following 36 hours infrastructure block on Up and Down slow lines between Thane and Kalwa stations, by the Indian Railways’ central zone, that started on January 8. CHANGES IN LOCAL TRAIN RUNNING PATTERN: Up slow/semi fast services leaving Kalyan from 1.00 pm on January 8 will …

Maharashtra govt considering resuming local train services in Mumbai for all commuters: Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra govt considering resuming local train services in Mumbai for all commuters: Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

As coronavirus cases plateau, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said his government is considering resuming suburban train services in Mumbai for all commuters and a decision in this regard would be taken with responsibility. The chief minister said resumption of suburban train services in Mumbai for all was under consideration and his government will take a decision on …

Mumbai Unlock: BEST buses to resume local bus service from today
3 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai Unlock: BEST buses to resume local bus service from today

India TV News  

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport on Sunday informed that the local bus service will resume in Mumbai from Monday onwards. "The restaurants to operate at 50 per cent capacity for dining till 4 pm on weekdays," as per the new guidelines issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, earlier on Sunday, said that that the …

Mumbai Lockdown? Mayor says local trains, religious places may be closed again
3 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai Lockdown? Mayor says local trains, religious places may be closed again

India TV News  

Mumbai lockdown news: Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government is considering imposing stringent restrictions in the city to flatten the curve. She said that hotels could be asked to operate at 50 per cent of the seating capacity and religious places might be shut completely as people do not listen. "There may be stringent restrictions …

Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its locals
3 years, 11 months ago

Why Mumbai’s mojo lies beyond its locals

Live Mint  

MUMBAI : The excitement was palpable—at multiple entrances to Andheri rail station, at ticket counters with long queues, on platforms with careful crowds, in train compartments with fist bumps, elbow shakes and smiles behind colourful masks. In another crowded compartment of a train headed to Churchgate in south Mumbai, servicing the city’s old business districts, was media instructor Nilesh C. …

Being Turned Away, Waiting Beyond Office Hrs: Why Reopening of Mumbai Locals Hasn't Brought Much Cheer
3 years, 11 months ago

Being Turned Away, Waiting Beyond Office Hrs: Why Reopening of Mumbai Locals Hasn't Brought Much Cheer

News 18  

Local trains have reopened for Mumbaikars after a gap of over 10 months. But the decision hasn’t brought much joy to the residents as they are still not allowed to travel during peak hours. While the government has said it expects offices to stagger their timings to suit local trains’ schedule, many office-goers are in a state of flux, wondering …

Mumbai local trains services resume for all from today. Know time slots, guidelines
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai local trains services resume for all from today. Know time slots, guidelines

India TV News  

The Mumbai local trains resumed for all general public from today. "My dear Mumbai citizens, for the convenience of all of you, the Mumbai local train will be started from February 1," Goyal said on Twitter. Speaking to news agency ANI, Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Sumit Thakur said: "We have formed teams and sanitisation of cabins and seating …

Mumbai Locals Resume Service From Monday: A Timeline of How the City's Lifeline Bounced Back
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai Locals Resume Service From Monday: A Timeline of How the City's Lifeline Bounced Back

News 18  

Mumbai locals are considered to be the lifeline of the financial capital of the country. While over the last few months, local train services were made available to some people who worked in sectors that offer essential services, the local trains will be available to the public from February 1. Here is a timeline of the Mumbai local trains ever …

Mumbai Local Train Services to be Opened for General Public from Feb 1. Check Timings Here
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai Local Train Services to be Opened for General Public from Feb 1. Check Timings Here

News 18  

Suburban train services in Mumbai will resume to full service from Monday, February 1, according to an announcement made by the Maharashtra government on Friday. According to the state government’s announcement on Friday, passengers can travel on the trains till 7 am from the start of the first local train. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had recently chaired a meeting to …

Mumbai: Local trains services to be opened for public from Feb 1, time slots fixed
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai: Local trains services to be opened for public from Feb 1, time slots fixed

India TV News  

Local trains in Mumbai will be opened for all from February 1 with proper care to avoid crowding, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's office announced on Friday. Later, Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal also tweeted to confirm the restart of Mumbai local train services for general public from Monday, February 1. Earlier it was reported that the local trains services …

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 …

Teaching, non-teaching staff allowed to use Mumbai local train service amid Covid-19
4 years, 2 months ago

Teaching, non-teaching staff allowed to use Mumbai local train service amid Covid-19

India Today  

Amid the covid-19 pandemic, the Indian Railways has allowed the teaching and non-teaching staff to board suburban trains being run in Mumbai, and its metropolitan regions, railway officials said on Friday. Valid identity cards required for entry at the railway station The release further added that valid identity cards are necessary for entry at the railway stations. The state government …

Lift Travel Restrictions in Mumbai Local Trains in Non-peak Hours: Maharashtra Govt to Railways
4 years, 2 months ago

Lift Travel Restrictions in Mumbai Local Trains in Non-peak Hours: Maharashtra Govt to Railways

News 18  

The Maharashtra government has proposed to the railway authorities that general public be allowed to travel by Mumbai local trains during non-peak hours, an official said on Wednesday. At present only certain categories of persons including essential services staff can travel by local trains, Mumbai's lifeline, due to the coronavirus threat. In a letter to the Railways, the state government …

Metro Services Resume in Mumbai; Ridership Low on Day 1
4 years, 2 months ago

Metro Services Resume in Mumbai; Ridership Low on Day 1

News 18  

Services on the financial capital's Metro rail began on Monday after remaining shut for nearly seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a tepid response from the passengers. The Mumbai Metro One is running services for a limited period of time, insisting on social distancing by limiting the number of people carried in a single coach to 260 people …

Mumbai Metro resumes today after COVID lockdown: Services halved, trains to run at one-third capacity
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Metro resumes today after COVID lockdown: Services halved, trains to run at one-third capacity

Firstpost  

Thermal screening will be done at the entry gates and passengers will have to wear masks and maintain social distance. After being shut for over six months due to the coronavirus lockdown, the Mumbai Metro is set to resume operations on the Ghatkopar-Versova Metro One line from Monday, with a third of the passenger capacity and precautionary measures like thermal …

Mumbai Metro: Entry rules, timings and other travel guidelines as services resume today
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Metro: Entry rules, timings and other travel guidelines as services resume today

Live Mint  

Mumbai Metro services are set to resume from today, October 19, with standard operating procedures in place. Metro train services will be only half of the pre-COVID levels and will operate at a third of the passenger capacity. 4) According to report in PTI, only 200 services of trains will run with services in either direction in up to 8 …

Maharashtra govt requests railways to allow all women to travel by Mumbai local trains
4 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra govt requests railways to allow all women to travel by Mumbai local trains

Firstpost  

The government has requested the railways to make the train services available to women passengers from Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm and from 7 pm onwards till the end of the services for the day Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has requested general managers of Central and Western Railway to allow all women to travel on local trains in …

Maharashtra allows metro trains in Mumbai to resume in graded manner from tomorrow, reopens libraries
4 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra allows metro trains in Mumbai to resume in graded manner from tomorrow, reopens libraries

Firstpost  

Under the ‘Mission Begin Again’, the state has also allowed local weekly bazaars and business-to-business exhibitions outside containment zones Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to allow Metro trains in Mumbai to operate from October 15 in a phased manner under its ‘Mission Begin Again’. The government also allowed reopening of all state-run and private libraries from Thursday following …

Mumbai metro rail services allowed to restart from tomorrow: Maharashtra govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai metro rail services allowed to restart from tomorrow: Maharashtra govt

Live Mint  

Maharashtra government today announced that metro rail services can operate in Mumbai from tomorrow, 15 October, in a graded manner with precautions. Mumbai Metro, in a tweet, thanked the state government for resumption of the services and announced that passenger services will restart from 19 October, Monday from 8:30 am post inspection and trial runs. However, schools, colleges, educational and …

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding
4 years, 3 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: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details
4 years, 3 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 …

Metro Services in Maharashtra will Not Resume in September even as Centre Issues Detailed SOPs
4 years, 4 months ago

Metro Services in Maharashtra will Not Resume in September even as Centre Issues Detailed SOPs

News 18  

Even as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Wednesday issued guidelines for the phased reopening of metro services from September 7 across the country, there will be no such relief for Maharashtra. The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued the Unlock 4 guidelines on Saturday under which metro trains would be allowed to resume services from September 7. …

Railways Suspends All Regular Passenger Services Indefinitely, Special Trains Will Continue to Run
4 years, 5 months ago

Railways Suspends All Regular Passenger Services Indefinitely, Special Trains Will Continue to Run

News 18  

The Railways has stated that all regular passenger train services will remain suspended till further notice, but 230 special trains will continue to be in service. "This is to bring to the notice of all concerned that as decided and informed earlier as well, regular passenger and suburban train services will continue to remain suspended till further notice," a statement …

How willing are people to use metro, local trains, gyms amid pandemic? This survey answers
4 years, 6 months ago

How willing are people to use metro, local trains, gyms amid pandemic? This survey answers

India TV News  

A survey has indicated that 67 per cent citizens will not rush to travel through metro, local trains for another one month even if services resume in the coming days, according to LocalCircles survey. Will people visit gymnasium, swimming pool or book a hotel in coming days According to this survey, only 15 per cent citizens say they will visit …

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 …

Allow bank employees to use local train services in Mumbai: unions
4 years, 7 months ago

Allow bank employees to use local train services in Mumbai: unions

India TV News  

Even as Indian Railways has resumed select local train services in Mumbai to ferry those providing essential services, bank employees are not being allowed to use the service to commute, bank unions said. "Since the railway authorities have started local trains for the employees from essential service but bank employees have been denied using that service as they are not …

Mumbai's suburban train services resume for ferrying essential staff; expected to benefit 1.25 lakh people, says official
4 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Maharashtra, Mumbai Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines: Uber, flights, restaurants, malls not allowed; home delivery of liquor, essentials allowed
4 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra, Mumbai Lockdown 4.0 Guidelines: Uber, flights, restaurants, malls not allowed; home delivery of liquor, essentials allowed

Firstpost  

Places of recreation like shopping malls, cinema halls, theatres, parks, gymnasiums, bars and swimming pools to remain shut in Mumbai. Mumbai lockdown: What’s allowed, what’s not in lockdown 4.0 The suburban railway system, more popularly known as local trains, remain non-functional till May 31. The MHA has encouraged the practice of distance learning Places of recreation like shopping malls, cinema …

Janata curfew: Mumbai locks itself up to fight COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Janata curfew: Mumbai locks itself up to fight COVID-19

India TV News  

The iconic Gateway of India, Juhu beach and the Bandra-Worli Sealink, which are otherwise always bustling with activity, wore a desolate look on Sunday as Mumbai joined the nationwide 'Janta curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to check the spread of coronavirus. The state government authorities on Saturday informed people that only those engaged in essential services would be …

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local train services shut till March 31 due to COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local train services shut till March 31 due to COVID-19 outbreak

India TV News  

The Western Railways on Sunday declared that all suburban trains in Mumbai will halt operations from Midnight till March 31 as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government on Saturday announced the closure of Mumbai's life - the local train services - starting from March 22 till March 31. Railways suspend all …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to decide on suspending Mumbai local trains
4 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to decide on suspending Mumbai local trains

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will take a crucial decision on suspending Mumbai's lifeline, the local train services, for a few days, as one of the measures of 'social distancing' to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Tuesday. Besides the suburban trains, the decision could also include the Mumbai Metro Rail, Monorail and other …

Passengers face hard time as 50 local trains cancelled by Eastern Railway
4 years, 11 months ago

Passengers face hard time as 50 local trains cancelled by Eastern Railway

India TV News  

Thousands of passengers faced a harrowing time on Monday as at least 50 local trains were cancelled and several express trains diverted owing to automation work of signalling system in the Sealdah main section of the Eastern Railway. The Eastern Railway has cancelled at least 318 suburban EMU trains in the section from February 9 to 16, and announced diversion …

Mumbai gasps as local remains shut for 16 hours
5 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai gasps as local remains shut for 16 hours

Hindustan Times  

The city’s lifeline was severely hit late on Monday evening after train services on Central Railway’s main and Harbour lines came to a near standstill for over 16 hours, owing to incessant rain and flooded tracks. Late on Monday night, owing to lack of communication within the Railways, over 1,000 people were stranded across CR, as the tracks were waterlogged …

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