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The repair work in process on and near the FOB. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Rail infra revamp to take a year

The issue of removing the old structures like pyaus and unused toilets will be addressed in the next four to six months.

29 Oct 2017 1:26 AM IST

Relieved that the drama had ended on a happy note for the canine, the passengers jumped into the train, the 1.43 pm Churchgate-Virar fast local. (Photo: PTI/Representational))

All in a day's work: Motorman PC Meena stops train to save dog on...

The incident happened at the crowded Churchgate station of the Western Railway in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon.

5 Sept 2017 5:08 PM IST

Trains headed towards Churchgate from Dahanu and Borivali were halted

Rail fracture delays trains

Services on WR line were disrupted for 20 to 25 minutes.

4 Feb 2018 2:59 AM IST

Each container will have a capacity of 44,000 litres.

Western Railways to run special train to tackle protest

Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal had directed WR to make the arrangement for milk supply into Mumbai from Gujarat.

18 July 2018 1:22 AM IST

Constructed at the cost of Rs 32 crore, the Ram Mandir station on the Churchgate-Dahanu Road route of Western Railways was slated to be thrown open for public on December 3. (Photo: File)

WR trains stopped due to fake alert

A spot inspection by a team of WR officials, found the subway to be safe after which services resumed.

16 July 2018 2:59 AM IST

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Despite receding waters, Nalasopara trains stalled

Passengers from Nalasopara were forced to return home as there was water-logging.

12 July 2018 2:37 AM IST

Railways will eventually extend the scheme to all trains in which meals are served, officials said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Budget allocates enough funds for MUTP: railway officials

The interim budget presented by finance minister Piyush Goyal has allotted Rs 7,672 crore for the Central Railway.

2 Feb 2019 11:19 AM IST

At present, the Central Railway runs 1,660 suburban services and the Western Railway 1,323 services. (Photo: PTI/File)

Western Railways services gets disrupted

According to reports, daily 25-30 such cases are found alone in Kandivili.

31 March 2018 2:32 AM IST

The first ladies special train service ran between Churchgate to Borivali on May 5, 1992. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: WR's first 'ladies special' train marks 26 years on track

To celebrate the occasion, ticket checkers greeted commuters with roses and provided them with feedback forms.

6 May 2018 9:10 AM IST

Six passengers were injured in the Mahim derailment.

Western Railways chief wants track issues to be sorted on war footing

The accident involved the derailment of four coaches of an Andheri-bound train.

28 Aug 2017 3:01 AM IST

The Board will also look at ways to increase revenue.

Railway board to review CR, WR s last 6 mths performance

The CR and WR punctuality had gone down to almost 82 per cent and 90 per cent respectively, raising red flags among...

6 May 2017 2:58 AM IST

Buffers (safety breaks) are set up at terminal stations like CST, Churchgate, and Panvel.

Railways invites tender for buffer breaks at stations

Buffers have been set up at terminal stations like CST, Churchgate, Panvel where two flat tops are attached both, to the...

13 July 2017 1:07 AM IST