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Iram Siddique
Iram is Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express and she covers Madhya Pradesh. She has been reporting on politics, governance and policy with a focus on environment and agriculture, caste atrocities and minority issues. Previously, Iram has reported extensively on urban transportation, especially Mumbai's rail network, and crime. She tweets at @scribbly_scribe
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SC rejects Railway Claim Tribunal member’s plea for service extensionSubscriber Only
June 17, 2020 02:01 IST
Meanwhile, a four-month extension granted to Rajan Sharma to retain his accommodation in Mumbai’s Colaba has raised eyebrows.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Local train services resume in Mumbai: Little clarity over who are essential service workers, many turned away from stationsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 03:04 IST
A total of 362 services that operated on Monday were expected to ferry 1.25 lakh employees.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Commuters seek clarity as Mumbai local trains resumeSubscriber Only
June 16, 2020 01:19 IST
Many employees of private hospitals, banks and government were left fuming over confusion on who constituted essential service workers.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Mumbai local trains to start today for essential service workersSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 01:17 IST
Mumbai local train services will not be available for the general public, a joint press release from Western and Central Railways late on Sunday said.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Suburban trains likely to resume in Mumbai this weekSubscriber Only
June 14, 2020 03:46 IST
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray last Wednesday had also demanded resumption of suburban train services in Mumbai for movement of staff on essential services duty.
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
BEST deducts salaries of employees for failing to show up at workSubscriber Only
June 14, 2020 02:28 IST
As the suburban train services that transport 75 lakh people daily have remained suspended since March 22, BEST buses are the only mode of public transportation available in the city since the lockdown restrictions were relaxed under the Phase 2 of it 'Mission Begin Again',
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
Mumbai: Rail officials study feasibility of restarting local trains for essential workersSubscriber Only
June 13, 2020 05:20 IST
Both Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) are currently running workmen special trains for their employees, based on special or residential card passes issued to them by the divisional offices.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
MSRTC to convert 330 old buses to ferry goodsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2020 03:25 IST
The modified buses will be added to MSRTC’s existing fleet of 300 trucks and 72 buses presently used for ferrying goods from across 250 depots in the state.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020Maharashtra: In absence of trains, BEST buses continue to run packedSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 02:39 IST
BEST ran only 2,308 buses due to shortage of staff. According to BEST officials, 4.19 lakh passengers travelled on tickets on Monday, and the same number was recorded on Tuesday.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Maharashtra: BEST to resume bus services from June 8Subscriber Only
June 06, 2020 03:39 IST
The BEST had suspended bus services after the nationwide lockdown was announced in March. Only dedicated services for essential workers, including those working at government and municipal offices, and hospital staff, were continued.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020
Back on roads but sparingly: Autos, taxis say stopped, fined by policeSubscriber Only
June 06, 2020 01:43 IST
Pramod Dubey, a taxi owner, said for the first time since the lockdown he had allowed his driver to take the vehicle out. “The driver returned soon afterwards complaining that policemen were stopping vehicles and imposing penalty near Tardeo,” he said.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020
Mumbai: Chaos as authorities attempt last minute evacuationSubscriber Only
June 04, 2020 03:43 IST
A few of the residents got into the single BEST bus that was pushed to ferry residents from Powder bunder to a school at Dockyard Road while others strapped their belongings on cycles and bikes as they were rushed out.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
RPF personnel deputed in Covid fight to be administered HCQSubscriber Only
June 03, 2020 05:22 IST
In a letter addressed to Principal Chief Security Commissioners (PCSCs) of all zones, Director General (DG) of RPF, Arun Kumar, said the Ministry of Railway had taken up the issue of the use of HCQ.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
Overcrowded train: CR employees protest on tracks in MumbaiSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 04:33 IST
Around 5.30 pm, as a Karjat-bound train reached near Vidyavihar station, several agitated employees deboarded and stood on the tracks in protest.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Maharashtra: Rs 50 lakh aid for staffer who dies on Covid dutySubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 02:23 IST
State Transport Minister Anil Parab on Monday, which marked the 72nd foundation day, said MSRTC entering into transportation of goods has given it a new lease of life.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Maharashtra blinks, passenger trains allowed to leaveSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 05:47 IST
In his letter, Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta had sought clarity on several points to ensure the safety of passengers in these special trains – 200 of which will begin operation across the country from June 1.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
After standoff with Railways: Maharashtra allows special trains to leave as scheduledSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 01:56 IST
A senior state official said: “The Railways should take into consideration Maharashtra’s concerns. The state is trying to consolidate some gains in the battle against Covid-19 and does not want to take the risks...”
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
781 Shramik trains left Maharashtra, 30 more needed: officialsSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 06:18 IST
While nearly 11.24 lakh left in 781-odd Shramik Special trains that have operated since May 1, another 5 lakh workers were dropped to various state borders in state transport buses and around 8.5 lakh left in private vehicles to destinations outside the state as well as within.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Lockdown 5.0: TCs to get magnifying glass to check tickets, walkie-talkies for emergenciesSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 03:13 IST
In guidelines issued for ticket checking staff, the board has also asked ticket examiners to do away with their customary black coat and tie while wearing their name plate and badge on their shirts to prevent chances of infection.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Mumbai: Jewellery workers hire buses from Bengal to return homeSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 02:28 IST
Since May 16, private buses from West Bengal have taken back 35,000-40,000 workers, charging about Rs 6,500 per passenger, according to Ranjeet Datta, president, Paschim Bangal Welfare Association. “Most workers are not paying themselves, instead their employees are paying for the trip,” he said.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Rerouted special train from Mumbai to Gorakhpur adds 2 days, 5 statesSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 04:50 IST
By Saturday evening, officials said, the train had crossed Gomoh in Jharkhand, still 600 km away from its destination, with the estimated arrival now “sometime on Sunday morning”.
Sun, May 24, 2020
Frustration brews as Mumbai migrants wait for train homeSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 06:05 IST
Pranay Ashok, spokesperson for Mumbai Police, said, “We now run about 30 trains per day and are working to increase the number.” Officials said they are preparing to run 600 Shramik trains over the next one week from across Maharashtra.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Maharashtra: No end to wait for train home, migrants grow restless: ‘Little left other than taking a risk’Subscriber Only
May 22, 2020 04:55 IST
On May 19, around 3,000 people converged on Bandra Terminus to board a train for Bihar, which could carry only 1,300 people. The police lathicharged the crowd to disperse it. A near similar situation arose at CSMT on Wednesday when people flocked to the station to board six trains.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Do your best for the migrants returning home, emotional Piyush Goyal tells Rly officersSubscriber Only
May 18, 2020 04:54 IST
This was in contrast to the instructions Goyal issued in a meeting on May 2, during which he asked officials to prioritise freight trains, run Shramik Specials only until May 17 and strictly at the request of state governments, and ensure that states paid for the migrants’ travel.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Train lottery leaves migrants in lurch: ‘When will my turn come?’Subscriber Only
May 17, 2020 04:36 IST
Wedged between the two journeys is the despair that has forced thousands of migrants away from railway stations and onto highways in a desperate and dangerous bid to reach their homes, driven by the lack of jobs and rapid urban spread of the coronavirus.
Sun, May 17, 2020Journalism of Courage
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