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Harbour-line extension turns race against time

Extension, when completed, will be able to ease crowds at peak hours between Andheri-Goregoan on the WR, on to the...

20 Jan 2017 4:18 AM IST

WRs punctuality was 88.8% in December 2016.

WR was faster in December, sets bar higher

The WR has seen the increase after a lot of speed restrictions were raised in areas like Andheri, Bandra.

18 Jan 2017 4:37 AM IST

Railway officials themselves are of the view that the service will affect long distance trains.

Ro-Ro trains not feasible, say transport associations

A Ro-Ro trial was conducted on January 5 between Pen and Boisar that was completed in six hours.

17 Jan 2017 1:40 AM IST

Among the participants was Western Railways 26-man strong team of officers associated with the Mumbai Urban Transport Project III. (Representational Image)

Civic officials break a sweat!

To create awareness for voters, BMC schoolchildren also took part in the Mumbai Marathon.

16 Jan 2017 3:41 AM IST

CCTVs set up in South Delhi areas like Hauz Khas.

WR puts 35 CCTV cameras in ladies bogie

Officials are now waiting for more funds to increase the number of CCTV cameras in the WR fleet.

16 Jan 2017 2:59 AM IST

The railways has decided to halt all slow trains at the soon-to-be-opened Oshiwara station. (Photo: AP)

New Oshiwara station likely to ease crowds at Jogeshwari

This would decrease the footfall at Jogeshwari station, which is relatively small.

22 Nov 2016 3:12 AM IST

The train is currently undergoing inspections and trials.

Medha train to run on Uran-Seawoods rail line

The Seawood-Uran line will require 15 trains, with 12-coaches for initial services to begin.

30 Jan 2017 2:04 AM IST

Police question two suspects in nat'l swimmer's suicide case

The two men allegedly knew Dhara separately and had met her through some mutual friends.

29 Jan 2017 1:59 AM IST

National level swimmer commits suicide in Parel

The deceased had won a silver medal in the 1m springboard at the 70th National Aquatics held in September 2016.

28 Jan 2017 4:27 AM IST

The train has been gathering dust at the Kurla carshed for more than a year now.

First dynamic trial of AC train carried out

Officials hope that the train will be available in over four months as dynamic trials are usually conducted for 18...

28 Jan 2017 3:38 AM IST

Prior to his new posting, Gupta served as an additional general manager in the South Central Railway. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: Anil Kumar Gupta takes over as General Manager of WR

The post was earlier held by GC Agrawal, who retired in February this year.

11 May 2017 12:06 PM IST

Spot fine was introduced as a solution to curb commuters deaths, which are caused primarily due to trespassing than falling off trains.

Now, spot fine of Rs 200 to be levied on railway trespassers

The idea of spot fines comes as a way to curb trespassing on railways as nearly seven out of 10 deaths are caused due to...

10 May 2017 3:00 AM IST