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Vaishnaw stated that Indian Railways is committed to modernise, improve commuter experience, and enhanced regional connectivity, with a special focus on the Mumbai Suburban Railway Network. (Image: Ministry of Railways/X)

Big boost for Mumbai local train services: 12 rail projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore sanctioned

July 27, 2025 3:27 pm

Mumbai Suburban Train Network: Earlier this year, Vaishnaw emphasized that infrastructure development is the cornerstone for increasing suburban services. Thus, the new infrastructure projects aims to decongest existing lines, improve service frequency, and cater to the ever-growing demand of Mumbai’s suburban commuters.

Western Railway special train, Ahmedabad Mumbai special train, Festival Special Train Ahmedabad Bandra,

Western Railway to run special train between Ahmedabad and Bandra

August 13, 2024 3:52 pm

The trains will stop at Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Palghar and Borivali stations in both directions.

Ticketing issues, over-pricing of meals in trains top complaint list for Central and Western Railways

June 09, 2017 5:44 am

The tweets suggested that the railway authorities improve passenger amenities and other facilities at the stations. According to official figures, both the Central and Western Railways have received 15,876 tweets from commuters in the past one year.

Western Railway installs first CCTV system inside local train

May 30, 2015 2:46 am

The data will be used by the police to ensure the safety of women commuters. ‘It will hopefully deter criminals and reduce crime rates,’ says chief WR spokesperson.

Railways to screen short films to curb trespassing on tracks

October 21, 2013 1:50 am

On an average,five people die every day while crossing tracks on the citys suburban railway system.

State board seeks cancellation of mega block

February 26, 2013 3:27 am

With the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination scheduled Sunday,March 17,the Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has written to railway officials requesting them to cancel the mega block.

Pay dues or face water supply cut: BMC to govt agencies

April 14, 2012 4:17 am

Central and state government agencies in the city have piled up water bills of Rs 87 crore over the past decade and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has threatened to cut their supplies if they do not pay arrears,a senior civic body official said on Friday.

The risky crossing

December 20, 2010 1:11 am

To check accidents at level crossings,the Central and Western Railways have asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to construct road overbridges.