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Now, OTP authentication for tatkal railway tickets

November 29, 2025 8:27 am

New system to be rolled out first for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express

Mumbai locals to get automatic doors by December in major safety upgrade

September 20, 2025 12:25 pm

The Railways’ urgency to adopt automatic doors follows the June accident near Mumbra, where four passengers died after falling from an overcrowded train.

Western Railway to fit nearly 6,000 AI-based cameras on 978 engines: ‘Will give useful info in emergencies, enhance safety’

June 21, 2025 1:21 pm

The AI-based CCTV cameras will be installed on 810 electric and 168 diesel engines in Western Railway’s fleet. Six cameras will be installed on each engine.

Western Railway imposes Rs 500 fine for spitting and littering on station premises to improve cleanliness.

Western Railway to impose Rs 500 fine for spitting, littering at stations

February 20, 2025 10:10 pm

As part of its Pavitra initiative, the WR also conducts virtual inspections at random stations, apart from regular onsite inspections.

Western Railway recovers over Rs 100 crore from ticketless travellers

February 06, 2025 10:28 pm

In addition, to curb unauthorised travel in AC local trains, WR has carried out frequent surprise ticket checks.

A railway overbridge in Ahmedabad hits a wall. What's next?

January 16, 2025 10:41 pm

Six years, Rs 65 crore and several warnings later, the south end of the railway overbridge has almost hit the boundary walls of private properties in south Ahmedabad

Western Railways RPF intensifies measures to enhance passenger safety

October 24, 2024 8:01 pm

6,200 cases of theft of belongings detected till September this year.

The shift of express and mail trains from Mumbai Central, Dadar, and Bandra Terminus to the new Jogeshwari Terminus is expected to enhance overall rail operations.

Changing City: 76% work of New Jogeshwari terminus in Mumbai complete, station set for launch next year

September 02, 2024 7:07 pm

The shift of express and mail trains from Mumbai Central, Dadar, and Bandra Terminus to the new Jogeshwari terminus is expected to enhance overall rail operations.

The viral video shows a local train passing through heavily waterlogged tracks (Image source: @Madan_Chikna/X)

‘Amphibious train technology’: Video of train running through waterlogged rail tracks in Mumbai goes viral

July 09, 2024 11:53 am

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai as rainfall continued on Tuesday.

Changing City: Digital boards now on Mumbai suburban coaches to aid passengers spot their train

June 14, 2024 3:03 pm

As train guard gets into his cab at the originating station and feeds the Train Number, all journey details will be accurately shown on panorama digital displays