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 hours have been increased for the convenience of the commuters. After complete closure due to COVID-19 lockdown since 23 March 2020, Western Railway on the request of Government of Maharashtra had commenced the selected services of special suburban trains from 15 June 2020 on the Mumbai Suburban section. The latest increase was implemented from 28 September 2020, when the total services were increased from 500 to 506 by adding 6 more services including two Ladies' special services over WR's suburban section.

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WR’s sudden changes irk commuters
1 week 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
4 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 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 …

12 new train services on Western line from October 12
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Reaching home on Diwali-Chhath will be easy, 28 special trains will run on these routes: Full list
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Reaching home on Diwali-Chhath will be easy, 28 special trains will run on these routes: Full list

India TV News  

Indian Railways is continuously making preparations keeping in mind Diwali-Chhath this year. LTT-Danapur Bi-weekly Special Train 01009: Will leave LTT Mumbai at 12:15 hrs on Monday & Saturday and will reach Danapur at 17:00 hrs the next day. LTT-Samastipur Weekly Special Train 01043: Will leave LTT Mumbai on Thursday at 12:15 hrs and reach Samastipur next day at 21:15 hrs. …

Mumbai's local train service on main line hit after glitch in signalling system
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 3 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
6 months, 3 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 …

Mumbai’s wait for more AC local trains gets longer
1 year, 5 months ago

Mumbai’s wait for more AC local trains gets longer

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Mumbai will not get 238 more air-conditioned local trains anytime soon, thanks to the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation, which, on Sunday, took a decision to defer procuring them. Right now, there are only 14 AC locals running on both Western and Central Railways catering to 1.5 lakh daily commuters, and this skewed equation has commuters emphasising the need to …

Railways to run special trains to meet summer rush. Details here
1 year, 8 months ago

Railways to run special trains to meet summer rush. Details here

Live Mint  

For the convenience of passengers and to clear extra rush of passengers, the Indian Railways will be running additional 4,010 trips of 217 special trains this summer season. The special trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway routes. According to the official statement of the Ministry of Railways, as on the date of April …

Mumbai: Western Railway to run 8 special services on New Year Eve | Details
1 year, 11 months 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: No Mega Block on Central Railway's Main, Harbour Line; 5-Hour Jumbo Block on Western Railway Suburban Section
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: No Mega Block on Central Railway's Main, Harbour Line; 5-Hour Jumbo Block on Western Railway Suburban Section

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: In relief for the devotees who intend to go on pandal-hopping, Central Railway will not hold mega block on Sunday. “There will be No Mega Block on main line and harbour line suburban sections of Central Railway on 04.09.2022 in view of Ganpati festival,” CR said in a release. However, Western Railway will be operating a …

Mumbai Local Train Update: Western Railway to Carry Out Jumbo Block Today on August 21; Check Details Here
2 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai Local Train Update: Western Railway to Carry Out Jumbo Block Today on August 21; Check Details Here

News 18  

MUMBAI LOCAL TRAIN UPDATE: The Western Railway will enforce a five hours jumbo block on its suburban section on Sunday, August 21 for carrying out maintenance work of tracks, overhead and signalling equipment. Down fast line local leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 05.20 am on August 21 will be diverted on Sown slow line between Byculla and Matunga halting …

In A First, Daily Passenger Count on Western Railway’s Mumbai AC Train Services Crosses 1 Lakh Mark
2 years, 4 months ago

In A First, Daily Passenger Count on Western Railway’s Mumbai AC Train Services Crosses 1 Lakh Mark

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: Western Railway recorded new high in patronage by carrying 1.06 lakh passengers on a single day on August 16 as against the earlier record of 89,891 commuters on August 8. Thakur stated that more and more passengers are patronising these AC locals and to meet this increasing demand, Western Railway is taking all possible efforts to introduce …

Central Railways announces 10 new AC local train services in Mumbai
2 years, 4 months ago

Central Railways announces 10 new AC local train services in Mumbai

India Today  

The Central Railway on Monday announced ten more AC local trains, replacing the existing non-AC locals. With this, the number of AC local train services on CR will reach up to 66. The Central Railway runs 1,810 local train services on the Mumbai suburban network and caters to over 40 lakh passengers daily. The decision was taken in view of …

Mumbai Local Trains Just Got Faster: Here's How Indian Railways Did It
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai Local Trains Just Got Faster: Here's How Indian Railways Did It

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: Mumbai’s local train commuters travelling on Western line now have a reason to rejoice. The Western Railway successfully completed the work of Permanent Diversion between Vangaon – Dahanu Road by operating a 8 hours Mega Traffic Block on Sunday, May 8. However, with the re-alignment of the tracks by undertaking the work of permanent diversion, it is …

Mumbai local train: Passengers struggle as services delayed due to overhead wire breakdown | Video
2 years, 7 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 …

Indian Railways Update: Western Railway to Operate 5-hour Jumbo Block in Mumbai on Sunday
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Railways Update: Western Railway to Operate 5-hour Jumbo Block in Mumbai on Sunday

News 18  

MUMBAI JUMBO BLOCK: To carry out maintenance work of tracks, signaling and overhead equipment, a Jumbo Block of five hours will be taken on UP and DOWN Slow lines between Santacruz and Goregaon stations from 10.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs on Sunday, March 13. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, …

Mumbai Unlock: BEST buses to resume local bus service from today
3 years, 6 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 …

Unlock: Mumbai at level 3; local trains yet off-limits for common people
3 years, 6 months ago

Unlock: Mumbai at level 3; local trains yet off-limits for common people

India TV News  

Restaurants, shops selling non-essential items and public places are set to reopen from Monday in Mumbai which is categorised under level 3 of the 'unlock' plan of the Maharashtra government but malls, theatres and multiplexes will continue to remain shut. Mumbai recorded a positivity rate of 5.56 per cent and oxygen bed occupancy rate of 32.51 per cent for the …

Indian Railways to Extend Services of 21 Special Trains; Check Full List Here
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Railways to Extend Services of 21 Special Trains; Check Full List Here

News 18  

The Western Railway announced that it is extending trips of 21 special trains for the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand. 09049 Mumbai Central – Samastipur Special Train have been extended and now it will also run on May 15, May 17, May 18 and May 20. 09074 Gorakhpur – Bandra Terminus Special Train …

Indian Railways: New special trains announced, check details here
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Railways: New special trains announced, check details here

India Today  

Indian Railways will add some new trains for the convenience of the passenger and with a view to meet the travel demand. According to the Railway Ministry, the operations of these four Shatabdi and one Duronto Express Special Trains will start from 10 April 2021 to 15 April 2021. Indian Railways announces: 04 Shatabadi Specials & 01 Duranto Spl train:- …

Mumbai: Local trains services to be opened for public from Feb 1, time slots fixed
3 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

Mumbai AC local update: 10 new trains on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Dec 17
4 years ago

Mumbai AC local update: 10 new trains on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Dec 17

India TV News  

Ten air-conditioned local train services will be operated on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Thursday, replacing the ordinary suburban services, the Central Railway said. The CR was operating AC local train services on its Thane-Vashi/Panvel trans-harbour line before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown came into force in March this year. Out of the 10 AC local services, two will be …

Teaching, non-teaching staff allowed to use Mumbai local train service amid Covid-19
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Can carry only 25 per cent commuters in Mumbai with distancing: Railways
4 years, 1 month ago

Can carry only 25 per cent commuters in Mumbai with distancing: Railways

India TV News  

A day after the Maharashtra Government proposed that general public be allowed to travel on Mumbai locals, the railway authorities said only a little over 25 per cent of the normal number of commuters can be carried while following social distancing. The Western Railway said in a letter to the state on Thursday that it can transport a maximum of …

Lift Travel Restrictions in Mumbai Local Trains in Non-peak Hours: Maharashtra Govt to Railways
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

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 to run eight more special trains in Maharashtra: Check list here
4 years, 2 months ago

Central Railway to run eight more special trains in Maharashtra: Check list here

India Today  

The Central Railway announced eight new trains connecting various cities in Maharashtra. Mumbai-Latur Superfast Special 4 Days a week 02207 Superfast special train will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 11.10.2020 o­n every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday till further advice and arrive Latur next day. 02208 superfast special will leave Latur from 12.10.2020 o­n every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and …

Railways to start 39 special trains soon: Here is a complete list
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways to start 39 special trains soon: Here is a complete list

India Today  

39 special trains: As India battles against the coronavirus pandemic, Indian Railways in March announced the closure of all passenger rail services across the nation. Later, the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed Indian railways to operate special passenger trains to ferry stranded migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students, and other persons back to their homes states from May 1. Here is …

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 …

Railways to Run Special Trains from Mumbai to Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways to Run Special Trains from Mumbai to Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra

News 18  

The Central Railway and Western Railway on Friday announced that they will operate special trains from Mumbai to Konkan in Maharashtra for the coming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Eight special trains will ply on four routes to Sawantwadi, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kudal, LTT to Ratnagiri and LTT to Sawantwadi) from August 15 to September 5, it said. "Western Railway will …

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