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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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Deaths due to trespassing curbed by 44%: Central Railway officialsSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 01:53 IST
Eight locations across a 5-km stretch between Thane and Kalwa witnessed 27 deaths from March to August, against 88 deaths between January and November in 2018.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Mumbai: 14 malls asked to open up parking lots for motoristsSubscriber Only
November 18, 2019 01:00 IST
The decision to approach the malls was taken on Saturday during a meeting of the Mumbai Parking Authority (MPA), whose mandate is to decongest the city’s streets.
Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Mumbai: BEST depots being underused despite reduced parking ratesSubscriber Only
November 18, 2019 00:53 IST
From August 1, when the reduced rates were implemented, until November 13, just 10,565 vehicles of all types have utilised the depots for parking.
Mon, Nov 18, 2019
Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III: AIIB to lend $500 million to expand railway networkSubscriber Only
November 16, 2019 00:55 IST
A formal loan agreement is expected to be signed between Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) — the nodal agency that executes MUTP projects — and AIIB in January next year.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019Mumbai: Train runs over man trying to escape with stolen phoneSubscriber Only
November 15, 2019 01:49 IST
The incident took place on Tuesday evening. Chirag Gupta (26), a resident of Ghatkopar West, was heading home. He boarded a local train around 5.19 pm at Vashi station. On the way, he fell asleep.
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Western Railways finds sub-structure to be ‘sound’, reconstruction of Ferrer ROB to take six monthsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2019 03:17 IST
The bridge, built in 1921, provided connectivity to the present-day Nana Chowk on the west side of Grant Road station to Maulana Shaukat Ali Road on the east.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Don’t restrict BEST as feeder service to make other modes of transport a success: Activists to BMCSubscriber Only
November 13, 2019 00:54 IST
The letter, signed by 54 activists, urged the commissioner to not restrict BEST as feeder service to make a “success” of other modes such as Metros by ignoring the civic transport provider’s role in connecting areas not connected by a rail system.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Coach composition for semi-AC local finalised by Western RailwaySubscriber Only
November 12, 2019 02:07 IST
With little leeway to introduce an AC only service, WR is hoping to serve both its commuters— those who prefer AC, as well as those who want to travel in non-AC, without replacing one for the other.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Mumbai: Motorman stops train after gas leak on tracksSubscriber Only
November 12, 2019 01:53 IST
In his statement to railway officials, motorman Mahesh Parmar said a few pathway staff carrying out maintenance work were standing between up and down fast track and signalled him to stop.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Mumbai: Residents of Kumbharwada walk 10 minutes to reach nearest toiletSubscriber Only
November 11, 2019 02:09 IST
A building comprising toilet blocks was constructed abutting railway tracks between Matunga and Sion about a decade ago to prevent nearby residents from defecating on the open on the tracks.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
MRVC gender survey: 46% women travelling on Western Railway face incidents of harassmentSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 05:16 IST
70 per cent of these women did not complain to railway police, 50 per cent were unaware of helpline numbers.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
MRVC’s Vasai-Panvel corridor plan inflated, needs to be reworked: Central RailwaySubscriber Only
November 06, 2019 08:07 IST
The proposed Vasai-Panvel corridor, planned by the MRVC, envisages construction of 11 new stations, a chord line between Nilje and Kopar and an upgraded signalling system to operate suburban services on the corridor at a cost of Rs 997.83 crore.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Western Railway set to roll out specially designed rake for women tomorrowSubscriber Only
November 04, 2019 03:13 IST
“The rake will start in the evening on November 5. It is being done on a pilot basis and based on the reactions of the commuters further manufacturing of similar rakes will be undertaken,” explained a Chief PRO of WR, Ravinder Bhakar.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019Six months after nod, Mumbai railway corporation finalises concept plan for station in Chikhloli; two 14-km linesSubscriber Only
November 04, 2019 02:41 IST
“We have already completed paperwork for about nine villages which will soon be submitted to the collector’s office to carry out the measurement work on ground,” said an official.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
Mumbai: Railways to hand over 7 colonies to RLDA for redevelopmentSubscriber Only
November 03, 2019 01:49 IST
The move has met with strong opposition from Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh (WRMS), which is planning to hold a demonstration Monday outside railway’s divisional office at Mumbai Central.
Sun, Nov 03, 2019
IRCTC’s plan: Travel in Tejas, get bags picked & droppedSubscriber Only
November 01, 2019 06:53 IST
Tejas Express is proposed to halt at Mumbai Central, Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand Junction and Ahmedabad.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019Journalism of Courage
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