Central Railway: News
Faulty signaling hits Mumbai train services during peak time
Already hit by the Ola-Uber drivers' strike, office goers in Mumbai had to face disturbance on Central Railways Harbour Line on Monday morning, adding to their blues.
Mumbai's Central Railway training its personnel for medical emergencies
Medical emergencies on local trains are not rare events.
Mumbai: On Women's Day, Matunga Rd station gets all-women staff
After Matunga station on the Central Line of the Mumbai suburban network, Matunga Road will become the next station to have an all-women team.
Suburban train services on Mumbai's Harbour line disrupted
Suburban rail services on the Harbour corridor between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station (CSMT) and Wadala Road stations were suspended on Thursday morning due to technical problems in the Over Head Equipment, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers, said a report.
Mumbai local catches fire at Dadar station, no casualties reported
Thousands of Mumbai local train commuters had to face inconvenience as rail traffic was affected due to a major fire that broke out in one of the coaches of a local train at Dadar Railway Station on Friday.
Central Railway headquarters to move out of Mumbai's iconic CST
The headquarters of Central Railway (CR) will soon move out of Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM), making way for a "world-class rail museum" to preserve the heritage site.
Mumbai: One rupee clinic at doorstep for senior citizens
Six months ago, Central Railway, along with an organization called 'Magicdil', had started 24X7 'One Rupee Clinics' at 14 stations, to support the commuters in the state of medical emergencies.
This new year, Mumbai to get its first AC local
This new year, Mumbai is going to get as a gift its first AC local train. They have already been "tried and tested", Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said.
Mumbai braces for more thunderstorms as skies turn dark
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai again after the city was submerged two weeks ago. In a rare occurrence, residents reported skies turning dark as early as 4:30pm.
Elphinstone stampede: Multi-agency teams to inspect Mumbai railway stations
As many as 150 officials representing various government agencies will inspect all suburban railway stations on Mumbai's Central and Western Railways lines.
Python trains: India's efficient, cost-effective answer to ferrying of goods
Several Pythons and Anacondas are slithering across India, ferrying goods everyday, making long-distance transportation efficient and cost effective.
Mumbai: Heavy showers throw life out of gear once again
Twenty days after "typhoon-like" rains inundated Mumbai, the city once again battled heavy showers and life was thrown out of gear.
Mumbai rains mess: BMC blames IMD, railways, traffic department
In a report on the aftermath of heavy rains in Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has given itself a clean chit, blaming other agencies for the mess created.
Mumbai: Less buses, more trains on last day of Ganeshotsav
Owing to congested Mumbai roads filled with Visarjan processions on the last day of Ganeshotsav, less than 50% BEST buses would operate today.
Glass roof, LCDs, freezer: Central Railways gets first Vistadome coach
With the latest shipment from the Integrated Coach Factory in Chennai, quality of trains in Central Railways has gone up a notch.
Now, "Re. 1 Clinics" at Central Railway stations to shut-down
Only three months after being kicked off, Mumbai's "Re.1 Clinics" at eight Central Railway stations, including Dadar and Ghatkopar, are being shut down after becoming the "victims" of railway officials' "infighting."
Mumbai: Versova man loses Rs. 1.45L in cyber credit-card fraud
Tahir Sheikh of Mumbai's Versova was duped of Rs. 1.45L in a cyber-fraud when his public sector bank credit-card was used on Indian and global portals by cyber-criminals.
Mumbai: Commuters stage "rail roko" protest at Vasind
Agitated that local train services on Mumbai's Titwala-Kasara route haven't resumed even three days after the Duronto Express derailment, commuters staged a "rail roko" protest at Vasind station.
Mumbai: Boyfriend sells off minor girlfriend to human traffickers
In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl from Mumbai's Behrampada was sold to a Nashik-based human trafficking group by her 19-year-old boyfriend, Karan Pawar.
Maharashtra's board makes Math practical compulsory for class-9
Maharashtra state board (SSC) passed another rule that makes 20-marks practical exams in Math for class-9 complusory from current academic year. The same follows for class-10 students but from next academic year.
Railways plans designer blankets, frequent cleaning cycles
There have been an increasing number of complaints against dirty blankets being used by the Indian Railways.
Mumbai: Maratha Mandir cancels DDLJ show for the first time
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's fans were disappointed after Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir, which has been running Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) for over 20 years now, cancelled film's show for the first time.
Mumbai's Taj Palace becomes first Indian building to be trademarked
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai has joined the elite club of the Empire State Building in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Sydney Opera House as it got itself trademarked.
Maharashtra- Junk food in school canteens banned
Sale of junk food in school canteens of Maharashtra has now been prohibited by the government.
Mumbai: 5 local stations to get clinics charging Re.1/patient
In approximately two months, Central Railway (CR) stations will have medical facilities that would charge Re. 1 per patient.
Maharashtra: Class 12 admission procedures to go online
Maharashtra's Education Department said admission-procedures for Class 12 students in state-run junior colleges will go online from the academic year 2017-2018.
1.2K guards to be deployed at Maharashtra's 14 medical colleges
A government resolution released on Thursday said 1,231 guards will be deployed at 14 medical colleges of the state in order to provide better security to the doctors.
Mumbai metro intervenes in Kalanagar's decongestion plans
The Metro 2B corridor (DN Nagar-Bandra-Mankhurd) is interfering with the construction of one of the 3 flyovers meant to decongest the traffic at BKC junction.
India's first rail ambulance makes debut in Mumbai
Mumbai's Central Railway displayed India's first air-conditioned rail ambulance, which aims to aid injured passengers during the crucial first-hour after the accident.
Passengers can soon lodge complaints against rude taxi drivers
Soon, passengers will be able to lodge complaints from their cellphones if they are at the receiving end of misbehavior from the cab/autorickshaw drivers.
Mumbai is India's richest city: Report
According to the latest New World Wealth Report, Mumbai is the richest city of India with a total wealth of $820 billion.
12 civic engineers suspended for drunk revelry in public place
12 officers of the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation were suspended after they were filmed drinking and dancing at a public place.
Alert Mumbai train drivers rewarded for averting major disaster
Driver Harendra Kumar of Janshatabdi Express, travelling from Madgaon to Dadar on January 24, saw a heavy piece of rail on the tracks near Diva. With the help of his 2 colleagues, the piece was removed.
Access free Wi-Fi in these spots in Mumbai
Maharashtra CM had tweeted, "Happy to dedicate Phase 1 of #MumbaiWiFi. From this instance, 500 hotspots to go live across various locations. #MumbaiWiFi is India's largest Public WiFi services."
Mumbai is racing towards the future
Galloping towards a cashless economy, all RTOs in Maharashtra are soon set to become cashless.
Maximum news from the 'Maximum City'
Maharashtra's excise department tightened the noose around illicit liquor smuggling.
How is Mumbai doing on 9th November?
The Union Information and Broadcasting ministry banned 'Care World' TV channel for 7 days for showing objectionable content.
This made news in Mumbai
Solar panels, with a capacity of 100 kilowatt, will be installed at railway building behind the heritage CST structure.