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Maharashtra agrees to Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

Maharashtra agrees to Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

The Konkan Railway, established in 1990s, is a joint venture owned by the railway ministry with investments from the governments of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala

19 March,2025 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement while speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday

19 March,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Railways will procure 238 local trains for Mumbai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways will procure 238 local trains for Mumbai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Railway Minister said that the upgrade of Mumbai local trains was good news for Mumbaikars, who had been waiting long to hear it. "We are glad to announce that the procurement of 238 new local trains for Mumbai has been finally approved," he said

19 March,2025 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Howler locomotive resumes journey to Lonavala after being stuck at toll booth

Howler locomotive resumes journey to Lonavala after being stuck at toll booth

One of the most versatile and common locomotives on the ghat mountain ranges, had been on display at the CSMT Heritage Gully since 2019; will finally rest at Lonavala museum

19 March,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Eight stranded for two hours in lift at Bhayander station after power failure

Eight stranded for two hours in lift at Bhayander station after power failure

The incident came to light on Tuesday after a video of the situation went viral on social media

18 March,2025 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BMC launches drive for unrestricted pedestrian movement at crowded spots

BMC launches drive for unrestricted pedestrian movement at crowded spots

As part of the initiative, regular actions along with special campaigns are being carried out to clear areas of illegal hawkers, unauthorised constructions, and other obstructions hindering pedestrian movement, an official statement said

18 March,2025 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karjat on fast track with twin rail boost

Karjat on fast track with twin rail boost

As part of the push for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the Badlapur-Karjat 3rd and 4th line expansion project was evaluated on Friday at the 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group, chaired by the joint secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

17 March,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
IRCTC launches special summer vacation international tour packages from Mumbai

IRCTC launches special summer vacation international tour packages from Mumbai

The initiative, curated by IRCTC’s West Zone office, aims to provide a value-for-money experience with comprehensive travel services

16 March,2025 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Hyperloop tube in India to soon become world's longest at 410 Meters: Vaishnaw

Hyperloop tube in India to soon become world's longest at 410 Meters: Vaishnaw

The 410-meter-long Hyperloop test tube located at IIT Chennai is already the longest Hyperloop test facility in Asia

16 March,2025 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
First train enters new Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor, marking key milestone

First train enters new Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor, marking key milestone

The first train has entered the newly constructed Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor, led by a diesel locomotive. The corridor will improve connectivity between Panvel and Karjat, featuring the suburban system's longest tunnels and bridges

15 March,2025 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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