Kamal Mishra, 56, a senior transport journalist known for his sharp reporting on railways and urban mobility, passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was associated with The Free Press Journal at the time of his death.

Mishra began his career with Navbharat (Hindi) before moving to English media with Mumbai Mirror, where he built a reputation for impactful transport stories. After the tabloid’s closure, he joined The Free Press Journal.