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CR pays Rs 30 cr accident claims,gets back noneSubscriber Only
September 03, 2012 02:03 IST
The Central Railway (CR) has been paying compensation in train mishap cases,but insurance firms are stalling reimbursement of Rs 30 crore citing lack of proof that the victims were bonafide passengers.
Mon, Sep 03, 2012Finally,state picks a Rly Transport CommissionerSubscriber Only
August 31, 2012 02:25 IST
The post was created to speed up more than 100 projects in the state and would be occupied by a Railway official on deputation.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012Finally,state picks a Railway Transport CommissionerSubscriber Only
August 30, 2012 06:16 IST
The state government has finally selected one of the two names approved by the Railway Board as Commissioner (Railway Transport),a post created to expedite joint venture projects by smoothening the interface between the Railways and the state government as well as coordinating between relevant departments and other railway zones.
Thu, Aug 30, 2012Coming up at rly stations,16 elevated,bulletproof platformsSubscriber Only
August 25, 2012 02:53 IST
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway will install 16 elevated and bulletproof platforms,similar to bunkers,equipped with modern arms at four railway stations.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012AC double-decker trains on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route likely by Aug 15Subscriber Only
July 19, 2012 03:38 IST
AC double-decker trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route,as announced in the last railway budget,are expected to ply by this Independence Day.
Thu, Jul 19, 2012Out of favour with CR,pappus still a hit with WRSubscriber Only
June 25, 2012 02:04 IST
Even as the Central Railways (CR) shunting engines,fondly called pappus,are now almost extinct after losing a long battle for survival,these are still being routinely pressed into service by the Western Railway (WR).
Mon, Jun 25, 2012No ladies coach in AC suburban trainsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2012 01:52 IST
There will be no ladies compartment in the 12 car air-conditioned local trains proposed on the Western Railway and Central Railway.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
RPF dog squad gets a boost,11 pups to join duty in yearSubscriber Only
June 11, 2012 01:45 IST
Pluto is decisive,while Jelly is calculative but cautious,Rencho,China and Sem are playful.
Mon, Jun 11, 2012Local train makes special nightly runs to collect muckSubscriber Only
June 05, 2012 03:19 IST
AFTER the last train local train of the day crosses past city limits and railway stations wear a deserted look,one local train has been making a special nightly run.
Tue, Jun 05, 2012Parel workshop to build engines for narrowest gauge in the worldSubscriber Only
May 24, 2012 03:12 IST
The Parel railway workshop will soon begin manufacturing three diesel engines for mini trains of the Gwalior narrow gauge section,the narrowest gauge in the world.
Thu, May 24, 2012
Signalling,electrical depts caught in blame game; do not sign probe reportSubscriber Only
May 11, 2012 08:23 IST
The railway probe into the signalling system fire on the Central Railway line between Kurla and Vidyavihar last month,which disrupted services for days,is believed to have been pinned on the signalling & telecommunications department and the electrical department.
Fri, May 11, 2012Special officer to coordinate between railways,agenciesSubscriber Only
March 24, 2012 02:20 IST
Maharashtra will get a senior railway officer on deputation who will coordinate with the railway and state agencies for quicker completion of infrastructure projects.
Sat, Mar 24, 2012No Holi-day for GRP personnelSubscriber Only
March 07, 2012 00:50 IST
No railway police personnel will be allowed to take leave for Holi March 7 or 8.
Wed, Mar 07, 2012Rlys change policy,to offer short-term contracts for advertisement on trainsSubscriber Only
February 29, 2012 00:28 IST
With few takers for long-time advertisement deals on suburban trains,both Western and Central railways have decided to offer short-term advertisement contracts.
Wed, Feb 29, 2012CR to abandon project if buffer zone application is turned downSubscriber Only
February 27, 2012 03:19 IST
Though the Railway Board has approved the transformation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus into a world-class station,the project will see the light of day only if UNESCO clears it,with the Central Railway now stating that if the application to dilute the buffer zone around the site is rejected,it is likely to abandon the project.
Mon, Feb 27, 20121st AC local: WR may beat CR in raceSubscriber Only
February 22, 2012 02:57 IST
Though the Railway Board has given the nod to Integral Coach Factory to allot Air-Conditioned train for Central Railway (CR) one month ago,it is likely that the Western Railway may pip the Central Railway in getting Indias first suburban air-conditioned train.
Wed, Feb 22, 2012CR to run AC trains between CST,KalyanSubscriber Only
February 11, 2012 01:53 IST
Over a decade after the idea to introduce air-conditioned suburban trains was mooted,Mumbai commuters could finally get to travel without having to sweat it out during rush hours.
Sat, Feb 11, 2012CR to build kennels for dog squads at five railway stationsSubscriber Only
January 31, 2012 03:02 IST
The Central Railway has decided to construct kennels for dog squads at five major stations in its Mumbai division.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012Six parcel vans to run on Neral-Matheran railway routeSubscriber Only
January 19, 2012 04:26 IST
Parcel van services between Neral and Matheran,a facility that people of the hilly terrain have been demanding for long,is likely to be fulfilled by October,as work on the six parcel vans being built at a cost of around Rs 1 crore,is expected to be completed in six months.
Thu, Jan 19, 2012No day run of goods trains on CR suburban sectionSubscriber Only
January 13, 2012 00:17 IST
Goods trains that run in a convoy on the suburban section of the Central Railway will now do so only during the night,after the last fast local.
Fri, Jan 13, 2012Iron Man who keeps WR wheels rollingSubscriber Only
January 09, 2012 01:04 IST
Standing six feet tall,with a mop of curly,metallic hair,armoured body and muscular limbs glistening in the light,he is hard to miss even in the din of heavy machinery and hectic activity at the Mahalaxmi Railway Workshop.
Mon, Jan 09, 2012
After 46 years,rail bus to chug up to Matheran againSubscriber Only
January 03, 2012 02:30 IST
The rail bus,which had been phased out around 46 years,will soon run on the tracks up to Matheran on the mini rails.
Tue, Jan 03, 2012Gangs stealing parcels from outstation trains bustedSubscriber Only
December 30, 2011 00:20 IST
Sleuths of the Railway Protection Force have recently busted two gangs for allegedly pilfering goods from parcels in coaches of long distance trains on the Central Railway.
Fri, Dec 30, 2011Nashik workshop steps in to repair Siemens motorsSubscriber Only
December 06, 2011 00:04 IST
Year-long warranty with Siemens over,Railways lacked technology.
Tue, Dec 06, 2011Finally,citys dabbawalas get a dabba of their ownSubscriber Only
December 05, 2011 03:12 IST
Finally,the railways has given in to a long pending demand of the famous dabbawalas of Mumbai,who have for the past century been transporting lunch boxes with supreme efficiency despite the crowds on suburban trains.
Mon, Dec 05, 2011Journalism of Courage
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