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MUMBAI LOCAL TRAINS NEWS
Mumbai suburban railway to conduct safety trials for 18-car local trains
January 06, 2026 7:27 pm
The trials are a mandatory requirement before granting safety clearance for running longer and heavier suburban trains, particularly at higher speeds.
Probe blames big backpack for June 9 deaths, debate around bags in Mumbai locals
October 08, 2025 5:57 am
Five commuters had died and three others sustained injuries after a fall from an overcrowded local train while it was navigating a sharp curve between Diva and Mumbra stations on June 9.
Central Railway announces 15-day mega block; several trains to be affected - check details
September 25, 2025 7:01 pm
Central Railway Mega Block News: Central Railway (CR) has announced special traffic and power blocks for 15 days starting September 26 to carry out scheduled maintenance work.
How Western Railway plans to make more room for senior citizens on Mumbai local trains
June 15, 2025 3:51 pm
The Bombay High Court directed Western Railway to enhance safety and convenience for senior citizens on Mumbai's local trains.
Women cling to moving train after Kalyan Ladies Special delayed 40 minutes; video goes viral: ‘Daily chorus of bonafide passengers’
May 10, 2025 5:06 pm
Videos from the scene quickly went viral, showing women balancing precariously on the edge of the train.
Nude man enters women’s coach of Mumbai local train, sparks safety concerns
December 18, 2024 5:25 pm
The incident occurred in an air-conditioned local train while it was halted at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar railway station.
Teen stabs man to death at railway station in Mumbai after quarrel over local train seat
November 22, 2024 5:54 pm
During the journey, a heated argument broke out between Ankush and the minor over a seat, and he slapped the boy.
Commuters raise alarm after three passengers fall to their death from overcrowded local trains
May 04, 2024 12:05 pm
On April 23, a 25-year-old IIT Patna postgraduate student, Avadhesh Dubey, a resident of Dombivli, died after falling off a train.
5 more AC local trains likely to arrive by March after 2 missed deadline
February 22, 2024 7:53 pm
Confirming this, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Niraj Verma said during a press briefing that the availability of additional rakes could lead to an increase in the number of AC train services.
Between chaos and corpses: The all-woman team that ensures Mumbai local trains run without a hitch
August 31, 2023 2:19 pm
At this suburban railway station, which became the country's first to be operated by an all-woman team in July 2017, nothing stops the staff members from ensuring that Mumbai's local trains run without a hitch each day.
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Mumbai braces for more rains, IMD asks people to stay indoors
June 08, 2018 12:02 pm
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in Mumbai during the weekend, and has advised people to stay indoors.
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