The block will be imposed on the UP and DOWN Slow lines between Vasai Road and Virar from 12.15 am to 4.15 am on the intervening night of Saturday/Sunday to carry out maintenance of tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment
20 February,2026 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Despite expanding Metro lines and app-based cabs, Mumbai’s suburban railway remains the city’s lifeline. Central Railway carries 62 lakh weekday passengers and Western Railway 31 lakh, pushing daily ridership close to 1 crore and raising concerns over overcrowding and safety
18 February,2026 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
A joint team of Central Railway and Western Railway arrested a man at Reay Road for allegedly running a fake “Baba Bangali” poster racket. Around 15,000 unauthorised posters meant for display across railway premises were seized. Officials are now probing financial links and other suspects
18 February,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha met Western Railway General Manager Pradeep Kumar at the Churchgate headquarters to discuss the proposed improvements, a statement said
16 February,2026 07:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
