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CST has refunded over Rs 2 lakh to commuters.

Rail refunds come to people’s aid

Nine Mumbai railway stations are among the 30 across India that saw the highest number of refunds that were offered to...

11 Nov 2016 1:31 AM IST

The ticket counters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are choc-a-bloc with passengers. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Season ticket sales gain speed

The railways has seen a 17-fold increase in the sale of yearly and half-yearly first-class and second-class season...

10 Nov 2016 5:37 AM IST

Western Railway to test talkback system for women by January

Western Railway to test talkback system for women by January

The Western Railway (WR) has decided to assess the talkback system — which allows women commuters to directly...

9 Nov 2016 4:34 AM IST

File photo of train commuters breaking rules.

Western Railway seeks authority to impose fines

The Western Railway (WR) has sent a proposal to the Railway Board to allow it to implement spot fines on commuters...

8 Nov 2016 1:41 AM IST

Western Railway 5th line to have 36 peak hour services

Western Railway 5th line to have 36 peak hour services

Commuters on Western Railway (WR) have something to look forward as the railway plans to run during peak hours 36 fast...

6 Nov 2016 1:22 AM IST

‘Surge’ in Uber’s conflict with government

Uber’s Mumbai GM Shailesh Sawlani (in white) and others hold boxes containing over 1 lakh petitions, which they...

5 Nov 2016 1:47 AM IST

BEST suffering a loss of Rs 106 crore in the past two years due to 272 Kinglong AC buses manufactured in China.

BJP pulls plug on Chinese electric buses

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) in a committee meeting on Thursday afternoon had proposed to buy six...

4 Nov 2016 1:17 AM IST

AC train clears equipment, safety checks

AC train clears equipment, safety checks

The air-conditioned train meant for the city suburban system has cleared its first trial.

4 Nov 2016 12:48 AM IST

After eight months, AC train trials to start today

After eight months, AC train trials to start today

The air-conditioned train that was to be operational in May this year will start its trial run from Thursday.

3 Nov 2016 12:54 AM IST

Cops to keep a watch as walls fail to stop tresspassing

Cops to keep a watch as walls fail to stop tresspassing

Railway officials have said their plan to deter trespassing by building boundary walls is not effective, as commuters...

2 Nov 2016 2:38 AM IST

Central Railways to file report on lessons learnt, safety planning

Central Railways to file report on lessons learnt, safety planning

The Central Railways (CR) has been asked to submit an all-departmental report of what lessons it has learnt and how it...

30 Oct 2016 5:12 AM IST

Mahim yard a disaster in waiting, say railway officials

Mahim yard a disaster in waiting, say railway officials

The newly-minted Mahim yard is an operational disaster waiting to happen, warned sources within the railway.

30 Oct 2016 12:57 AM IST