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Mumbai's Lifeline Local trains runs late

Big news related to Mumbai is coming out. Local trains, which are called the lifeline of Mumbai, are running late. Due to the delay, passengers are facing a lot of problems in transportation.

Jun 03, 2024, 11:02 AM IST

Mumbai Carnac bridge demolition: Railways uplifts 27-hour mega block, resumes train services

Mumbai: Central Railway managed to dismantle the British-era Carnac bridge between CSMT and Masjid stations in Mumbai before time on Sunday, reports PTI.

Nov 21, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

Mumbai: Railways announces 27-hour MEGA BLOCK; locals, long-distance trains to be disrupted from November 19

Alert Mumbaikars! Indian Railways announces 27-hour block from November 19, to impact Mumbai local, long-distance train services, reports ANI. 

Nov 12, 2022, 10:16 AM IST

Indian Railways: Production target for coaches, wheels and locomotives missed due to THIS reason

Indian Railways fails to meet manufacturing targets of coaches, wheels, locomotives, blames supply chain disruption caused by the Ukraine crisis, reports PTI.

Sep 04, 2022, 13:40 PM IST

Mumbai local train Update: Indian Railways to carry Jumbo block for 5 hours on August 21

Mumbai local train update: Indian Railways to carry Jumbo block on THIS route from 10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs on August 21. 

Aug 20, 2022, 22:24 PM IST

Mumbai Local: Mega traffic block to affect rail services, check full list of cancelled trains here

A major traffic block will be undertaken by the Indian Railways’ Central Railway zone in Mumbai’s suburban sections on May 22 from 7 am to 3 pm. 

May 22, 2022, 12:47 PM IST

Mumbai Local train: Mumbaikars walk along tracks to reach workplaces as snag halts Western Railway route

Local train services of the Western Railway were delayed due an overhead electric wire breakdown on the Monday morning rush hour, as reported by PTI. 

May 09, 2022, 12:54 PM IST

Mumbai local train AC, first-class ticket prices reduced by 50 percent starting today: Check new fares here

The fares of single-journey ticket fare for first-class and AC-class in local trains of Mumbai locals are set to become cheaper and revised fares will be in effect from May 5 (today).  

 

May 05, 2022, 09:18 AM IST

In a relief to commuters, first class ticket prices to be reduced in Mumbai local train

The fares of single-journey ticket fare for first-class and AC locals in Mumbai locals are set to become cheaper, revised fares to be in effect from May 5.

 

May 02, 2022, 14:32 PM IST

Mumbaikars can now enjoy FREE movies, TV shows and more in local trains! Here’s how

This service is completely free, passengers will not have to pay any extra charge for the service. Apart from watching entertainment shows, passengers can shop without spending internet data.

Feb 13, 2022, 10:22 AM IST

Maharashtra launches e-pass facility for travel in Mumbai suburban trains, details here

Citizens can obtain travel passes from http://epassmsdma.Mahait.Org, a website developed by the state government, the BMC said in its release. 

Aug 12, 2021, 19:22 PM IST

Maharashtra govt allows Mumbai local trains to operate from February 1 with riders

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government has allowed the local trains to resume services with certain riders. The decision is likely to come as a big relief for thousands of commuters who use local trains for their daily commute. The order issued by the Maharashtra government restricts the general public from travelling in the local train from 7 AM to 12 noon and from 4 PM to 9 PM. While the state government has given clearance for the same, a final call in this regard will be taken by the Western Railways.

Jan 29, 2021, 14:12 PM IST

Indian Railways to run 610 additional local trains in Mumbai from November 1

In a bid to reduce overcrowding in suburban local trains in Mumbai, the Indian Railways has decided to run 610 additional services starting November 1.

Oct 31, 2020, 22:43 PM IST

Maharashtra decides to allow private guards to travel in Mumbai local trains

The Maharashtra government has written a letter to the general manager of the Central and Western Railways in this regard.

Oct 22, 2020, 16:52 PM IST

Centre allows women to travel in Mumbai local trains from this date

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Goyal said that Railways will allow women to travel on suburban trains.

Oct 20, 2020, 19:42 PM IST

Mumbai rains live updates: High tide at 2:30 pm, gates of drainage system shut

All schools and junior colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Thursday even as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted ''extremely heavy rainfall'' in Mumbai and its surrounding areas in the next 24 hours and issued a red alert in this regard.

Sep 19, 2019, 07:32 AM IST

Many passengers remain stranded in Mumbai; IMD predicts heavy rain till August 8

Thousands of passengers continued to remain stranded in Maharashtra's Mumbai and adjoining areas after number of long distance trains got cancelled or rescheduled or diverted following two days of excessive rainfall and waterlogging in the state. 

Aug 05, 2019, 06:54 AM IST

Mumbai local trains face rain fury, several trains cancelled, diverted

The Central railway has suspended the movement of suburban trains, citing safety hazard. The Railways said the state government and various other agencies have been requested to run extra buses between Mumbai and Pune for intercity travellers. 

Jul 02, 2019, 08:34 AM IST

Thane hospital uses Mumbai's local train to transport organ for transplant

A team of doctors covered a distance of 30.8 kilometres in 45 minutes using the local train to cover most of the distance.

Feb 16, 2019, 17:34 PM IST

Girl jumps out of Mumbai local to escape molester

The 13-year-old, studying in class VIII, was reportedly coming back from her tuition and heading to Kalyan.

Oct 23, 2017, 19:45 PM IST