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Nearly 5,800 ticketless commuters caught in 12-hour Central Railway crackdown

January 20, 2026 5:36 pm

Special enforcement drive across Mumbai’s suburban network nets ₹25.23 lakh in fines, with AC locals and First Class accounting for most violations

This premium train is being maintained and operated by the Central Railway (CR) zone.

India’s first Push-Pull Rajdhani Express marks 7 years of service - check route, stoppages, timings

January 20, 2026 3:18 pm

Push-Pull Mumbai to Delhi (Nizamuddin) Rajdhani Express Route, Train Number, Stoppages, Timings: Launched on January 19, 2019 as a bi-weekly service, the train received an overwhelming response from the passengers. Within just eight months, its frequency was increased to four days a week from September 13, 2019.

Under the plan, five pairs of long-distance trains would be diverted to LTT or Panvel instead of running into south Mumbai.

CR to shift 10 long-distance trains from CSMT, Dadar to ease suburban delays

January 20, 2026 9:02 am

CR has also proposed increasing train lengths from 16–20 coaches to 24 coaches to boost long-distance passenger capacity and offset inconvenience caused by terminal shifts.

CR covers a large part of Maharashtra and parts of north-eastern Karnataka and southern Madhya Pradesh.

Central Railway passenger traffic soars in FY26, revenue touches Rs 5,881 crore till December

January 12, 2026 8:24 pm

Central Railway earnings: Of this, the zonal railway earned Rs 757.12 crore during April-December 2025, nearly 5 per cent higher than the Rs 721.70 crore recorded in the corresponding period last year.

Fast services beyond Thane will be re-diverted to the fast line at Mulund.

Central Railway to operate mega block on Main, Harbour lines tomorrow

December 27, 2025 5:10 pm

Railway officials said the mega block is essential for infrastructure upkeep and ensuring operational safety.

Several trains will be rescheduled or diverted during the block period.

Special power blocks at Panvel from today; mail, express trains to be hit

December 25, 2025 11:50 am

The block will be on till December 31 to carry out a series of works linked to the Panvel–Kalamboli Coaching Complex and station redevelopment.

Central Railway to operate mega block on Main, Trans-Harbour Lines tomorrow

December 13, 2025 4:30 pm

Central Railway has advised passengers to plan their travel accordingly and check updates before commencing their journeys.

Elphinstone bridge demolition: Central Railway plans mega block in Mumbai in January

December 13, 2025 3:55 pm

The proposed mega block in Mumbai is likely to be scheduled between January 25 and January 26, when commuter volumes are expected to be relatively lower due to the Republic Day holiday.

The Mumbai suburban network is managed by two railway zones - Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR).

Mumbai suburban railway: ICF to develop 2 non-AC local trains equipped with automatic door closure system

December 07, 2025 4:56 pm

Mumbai suburban railway network, ICF non-AC local trains 2025: Currently, 17 rakes of AC EMUs with Automatic Door Closure System are operating on Mumbai Suburban Network.