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The trial run of the AC train took place on the Western Railway line on Sunday.

Pay double for AC local travel

Monthly pass from Virar to Churchgate to cost commuters Rs 2,205.

25 Dec 2017 4:30 AM

The singular train won’t run during weekends as was expected earlier.

AC local’s maiden trip to start from Andheri

Thankfully, the railway board approved the current fare structure on Friday night, essentially giving a green signal for the December 25 trip.

24 Dec 2017 2:51 AM

The train is likely to run on Christmas day or by New Years. (Representational image)

Mumbai’s first AC local likely to run on December 25 or January 1

The one and only AC train will be sent for maintenance on both Saturday and Sunday, said railway officials.

23 Dec 2017 6:39 AM

Toy train may get back old steam charm

There are talks of putting a chimney on the train, which will give out puffs of steam and give the train its old-time feel.

18 Dec 2017 1:42 AM

The AC train fares for Churchgate to Virar are between Rs 10 and Rs 85

AC train may not run every day after its debut on X’mas

The AC train has been one of the most anticipated trains in the city’s recent history.

17 Dec 2017 3:54 AM

The new Bombardier-make trains have extra legroom.

‘Pink local’ to run from Kalyan to CSMT on December 18

The 72 trains were brought back in 2016 on WR. Later, the railway board decided to introduce 20 Bombardier-make trains on CR as well.

16 Dec 2017 1:24 AM

Rajen Gohain at the inauguration of railway amenities in the city. (Photo: Debasish dey)

Shiv Sena spars over Shivaji Maharaj statue

Opposes CR’s plan to place sculpture near CSMT platform no. 18.

14 Dec 2017 6:11 AM

WR officials revealed that they will count the number of people using Churchgate-Andheri services and Churchgate-Goregaon services from the end of December when the Harbour line is extended up to Goregaon. (Representational Image)

Western Railway to do headcount before tweaking services

The extension will be from Panvel/Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Andheri to Goregaon.

12 Dec 2017 2:45 AM

Heaps of garbage line the railway tracks near Bandra station. (Photo: Bebasish Dey)

Keep garbage off tracks, says Piyush Goyal

Asks officials to allocate specific spots for dustbins on platforms.

11 Dec 2017 1:44 AM

Union railway minister Piyush Goyal (right) at Churchgate station with WR staff on Saturday.

Piyush Goyal makes surprise visit at Churchgate and CSMT

The minister caught several nightshift Western Railway (WR) staffers and security personnel off guard.

10 Dec 2017 1:32 AM

The proposal drafted by the Mumbai division of WR (Mumbai Central) is currently being looked over by the WR’s headquarters located at Churchgate.

Railways worried if Mumbaikars will opt for AC train

The minimum fare of the train will be around Rs 10 from Churchgate to Mumbai Central.

09 Dec 2017 2:59 AM

Construction work is underway near Andheri railway station as part of the extension of the harbour line all the way to Goregaon railway station.

Harbour line to be extended to Goregaon by end of month

The connection will bring huge relief to commuters who had to otherwise switch from Andheri.

08 Dec 2017 2:47 AM

Road and rail traffic was partially unaffected. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

WR on high alert, trains on CR line delayed, public transport runs empty

Road transport and trains ran empty as several working professionals opted to work from home.

06 Dec 2017 1:47 AM

The three rods found on tracks near CST.

Motorman spots rods on tracks near CST

The Central Railway (CR) has awarded both Naik and Shukla a cash prize.

05 Dec 2017 12:56 AM

Rlys to align future plans with proposed infra works

Mumbai will soon be the first city in the country to have a holistic approach to transport.

04 Dec 2017 2:17 AM

100 Harbour line trains cancelled for five days

The change in time-table will also be made available for the commuters by the end of the coming week as the final details will be chalked out soon.

03 Dec 2017 2:34 AM

The railways are also looking into the possibility of finding a loophole that will at least allow them to detain violators in custody as a warning sign. (Photo: PTI)

Cough up a fine for unruly behaviour on railway platforms

Rail ministry has asked officials to discipline commuters who push others on bridges.

01 Dec 2017 2:32 AM

File image of the toy train running through the fields.

Neral to Aman Lodge toy train to start early 2018

The CR is currently running six coaches of the toy train with two locos or engines.

30 Nov 2017 6:37 AM

The earlier 72 Bombardier-make trains were to be given to the CR but in a last-minute decision last year, the entire lot was shifted to the WR instead. (Photo: File)

Central Railway to get 20 new Bombardier-make trains in 2018

The border of the Bombardier train doors are also famously painted pink to camouflage paan (betel nut) stains.

29 Nov 2017 3:03 AM

The railway suspects that there is a possibility that the train could come to a grinding halt a few times in the initial stages. (Representational Image)

Technicians to be at hand on air-conditioned trains

The officials are further trying to minimise the contact of the AC train and the common man by relegating it to an afternoon schedule.

28 Nov 2017 2:38 AM

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