Kailash works with the political team and has been covering transport beat for over a decade. He is interested in travel and music.
Articles by Kailash Korde
Mumbai’s Central Railways suburban services hit during rush hour
The disruption on the South bound fast track lasted for more than 20 minutes causing disruption and inconvenience for commuters.
Updated on Sep 26, 2019 11:51 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde
Parel outstation terminus: CR plan could face union roadblock position
National Railway Mazdoor Sangh (NRMU), one of the powerful labour unions on the zonal railway, has launched a fresh protest against the ₹700-crore terminus plan.
Updated on Sep 26, 2019 03:24 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai
Now, track your bus with BEST’s new app
According to BEST officials, it will help passengers know the estimated arrival time of buses and journey time.
Updated on Sep 10, 2019 12:10 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai
Mumbai commuters can now track BEST buses on new app
With the addition of new buses, including six air-conditioned e-buses in the fleet, BEST will be able to launch point to point service in some parts of the city. BEST has planned to expand its fleet to 6000 in the first phase.
Updated on Sep 09, 2019 07:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
100 days on, CR GM post still lies vacant; experts slam delay
The delay even as the monsoon is underway has been criticised by experts, officials and politicians, as lakhs of people use CR services daily.
Updated on Sep 09, 2019 01:03 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai
To make travel easier for Mumbai commuters, BEST to launch mobile app soon
BEST has begun trials of the mobile app, making the beta or trial version of it available to the public on Google play store, from August 26, 2019. It also collected feedback from experts, students and passengers for improving the app.
Updated on Sep 07, 2019 09:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
36 more services on CR, WR for Ganpati, no mega block
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will also operate 18 additional bus services during this time.
Updated on Sep 07, 2019 01:46 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai
Mumbai’s CNG supply hit after blaze at ONGC Uran plant
Gas supply to MGL is crucial from Mumbai as nearly 12 lakh households and 7 lakh vehicles, including taxis, auto-rickshaws, and BEST buses are dependent on PNG and CNG supply, respectively.
Updated on Sep 04, 2019 03:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai
Contractor slams brakes on BEST plan to get 400 AC buses by November
The move, at a time when BEST is struggling to get more AC buses on the road, will disappoint commuters. With inadequate number of AC buses, BEST won’t able to launch its new AC bus routes.
Updated on Aug 29, 2019 06:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
Staff protest did not affect BEST services
The action committee functionaries said that BEST Committee, the policy-making body of the transport undertaking, will have a meeting on Tuesday. Depending on the discussion, they will take a call on intensifying the agitation.
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 04:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
Maharashtra state transport buses get vehicle trackers and info system
Raote said that the systems will increase MSRTC’s passengers by 10-12%. “The system will be helpful for passengers. It will also make state transport staffs more disciplined,” said Raote.
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 03:21 AM IST
Mumbai | Kailash Korde
In 2 years, Mumbai got 75K permits for rickshaws, 1.6K for taxis
The transport department has been conducting regular drives to curb such issues.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 03:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
Two days after snag, supply of CNG, PNG in Mumbai normalises
The disruption was caused by a technical issue at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) facility in Uran, which supplies natural gas to the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) station at Wadala.
![A spokesperson of MGL, who did not wish to be named, said that the natural gas supply was normalised [on Sunday] and all CNG pumps are operational now.(HT image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_300x169/HT/p2/2019/08/19/Pictures/_3f4169fc-c1f8-11e9-a504-fd2d583231d6.png "A spokesperson of MGL, who did not wish to be named, said that the natural gas supply was normalised [on Sunday] and all CNG pumps are operational now.(HT image)")
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 02:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde
Technical snag disrupts CNG supply to Mumbai; autos, cabs hit
The disruption was caused by a technical issue at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) facility in Uran, which supplies natural gas to the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) station at Wadala.
Updated on Aug 17, 2019 04:38 AM IST
MUMBAI | Kailash Korde
Ads on cabs, autos: State may bring in uniform rules
Currently, several cabs, autos and other public transport vehicles sport advertisements on their doors, rear windscreens, carriers, and rooftops, as per the decision of the regional transport authorities.
Updated on Aug 16, 2019 10:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Kailash Korde, Mumbai