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Give us CR’s idle AC local, says WR passenger body

Give us CR’s idle AC local, says WR passenger body

Bhayandar commuters urge reassignment of the idle train to WR to alleviate commuter strain

19 December,2024 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
High time WR set up mega terminus beyond Virar, say commuter body members

High time WR set up mega terminus beyond Virar, say commuter body members

Railways’ latest plan for city’s teeming population seems to have not factored in a vital truth–that Mumbai is starved of space!

18 December,2024 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway to run special trains for Maha Kumbh Mela, check details

Western Railway to run special trains for Maha Kumbh Mela, check details

The booking for the eight special trains will open from December 21, 2024 at all PRS Counters and on IRCTC website

17 December,2024 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR introduces 15-car non-AC local train from Bhayandar after commuters’ protests

WR introduces 15-car non-AC local train from Bhayandar after commuters’ protests

The WR from November 27 increased the number of AC local services over the Mumbai Suburban section, replacing existing non-AC services. The 8.24 am regular Bhayandar local was heavily patronised by those wanting to reach Churchgate by 10 am

17 December,2024 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai local train update: WR announces temporary changes to suburban services

Mumbai local train update: WR announces temporary changes to suburban services

The changes will affect services on the Andheri-Virar, Bhayander-Nalasopara, and Churchgate-Nalasopara routes

16 December,2024 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Railways adds 267 general coaches for unreserved passengers on CR and WR

Indian Railways adds 267 general coaches for unreserved passengers on CR and WR

Aimed at boosting capacity of trains carrying unreserved passengers, 957 unreserved coaches were augmented on CR and WR

16 December,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Railway Minister steps in to halt demolition of temples at Dadar station

Railway Minister steps in to halt demolition of temples at Dadar station

Following directives, the Central Railway (CR) has now decided to stay the notices served to all these temples. While Hanuman Mandir is located opposite the Swaminarayan Mandir and near the Railway Protection Force (RPF) office on platform no 12, the Guru Datta Mandir is located near platform 8 between CR and WR, the Mahadev Mandir located at Dadar

15 December,2024 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
LS passes Railways Amendment Bill

LS passes Railways Amendment Bill

“Their (opposition) fake narrative on the Constitution has failed... now this will also fall flat,” he asserted.

12 December,2024 07:42 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Stalls at Mumbai railway stations to be standardised after 25 years

Stalls at Mumbai railway stations to be standardised after 25 years

The newer stalls have the same dimensions as the older ones but are more spacious in design. This change may not directly impact the number of passengers on platforms. The protruding parts in the older stall have been removed, making them new ones appear more elegant,” a Western Railway (WR) official explained

10 December,2024 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
WR to operate night block of four hrs between Santacruz and Goregaon on weekend

WR to operate night block of four hrs between Santacruz and Goregaon on weekend

The Western Railway said that there will be no block in day over suburban section on Sunday, 08th December, 2024

06 December,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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