Heavy rainfall was witnessed in several areas of Mumbai on July 19. The India Metrological Department has issued a Red Alert for Palghar and Raigad districts. Also, an Orange Alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri. Heavy showers resulted in flooding at Rasayani police station in Raigad district on Wednesday morning, hampering the work,Due to the downpour, a flood-like situation was witnessed in parts of the district. Meanwhile, Raigad District Collector Yogesh Mhase announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today in view of heavy rains.
19 July,2023 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai
7/11 Mumbai train blasts
On July 11, 2006, a string of powerful bombs ripped through Mumbai's commuter trains system in the evening rush hour, killing nearly 200 people and bringing India's financial capital to a standstill. Seven blasts were triggered in the span of 11 minutes in the first-class suburban train compartments. The first bomb went off shortly after 6.20 pm in the Western Railway suburban train running from Churchgate to Borivali. The bomb exploded when the train was between Khar and Santacruz stations. Another bomb exploded at the same time in a local between Bandra and Khar Road. Most of the commuters in these trains were executives, businessmen, employees of government and private establishments and college students. Five more explosions occurred in Jogeshwari, Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction and Borivali. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place since the 2006 Mumbai train bombings
11 July,2023 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai
The Central Railway (CR) has taken a 27-hour megablock from November 19 night to dismantle the British-era Carnac Bridge between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Masjid Bunder station in south Mumbai. More than 37 lakh commuters are likely to be affected by the special block. Central Railway's Mumbai suburban network operates over 1,800 local trains on the 'Harbour' and 'Main' lines, which originate in south Mumbai.
21 November,2022 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai
Thousands of Central Railway (CR) commuters were stranded on Thursday as local train services were delayed due to a signal glitch between Dadar and Parel railway station during the morning rush hour. Due to a technical snag between Dadar and Parel railway station on fast track (line 06) in Mumbai, a number of passengers, mostly office-goers, got down from the coaches between Sion and Matunga railway station, and started walking along the tracks to reach their offices. Many commuters were seen changing trains on track, while a few boarded moving trains.
22 September,2022 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai
On International Yoga Day, more than 75 yoga teachers of Mumbai, in coordination with a yoga organization called 'Heal Station', were seen teaching yoga on the local trains from 10.30 am onwards starting from CSMT station to Borivali on Tuesday.
07 July,2022 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai
As one more AC local train is set to be inducted into service on its main line, Central Railway (CR) is working on an idea for 'easy access to all'. Should pass holders of general suburban trains be allowed to take a single journey on AC locals by paying the difference in fare? Central Railway is mulling on the idea and will send a proposal to the rail board.
11 June,2022 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai
With a 46 per cent rise in commuters on board AC local trains since April this year and the demand still rising, Western Railway introduced 12 new air-conditioned services on Monday.
16 May,2022 10:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai suburban railway has finally embarked on the task of creating a contour drain map of the rail lines to finally rid the network of flooding woes once and for all. The project aims to study flood vulnerability and collect data, measurements and rainfall patterns, suggest mitigation measures and create an action plan to shield rail lines from the city’s flood lines. After a successful pilot run, authorities are ready to evaluate flood vulnerabilities throughout the city’s suburban railway lines
07 May,2022 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai
The city railways on Wednesday embarked on an ambitious project to have access control stations for local trains with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). It has roped in Ernst and Young LLP as technical and financial consultants to get the common transport card project implemented.
29 April,2022 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai
'Ladies Only', which had its European Premiere at the 72nd Berlinale Film festspiele this week, tells the stories of women who travel in the ladies compartment of Mumbai’s local trains. The female crew behind a feature documentary, shot inside the ladies compartments of the Mumbai local that premiered at the Berlinale, discuss how 'shared empathy' played out on screen.
20 February,2022 09:20 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
