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Kailash Korde

Kailash works with the political team and has been covering transport beat for over a decade. He is interested in travel and music.

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Nationwide strike: School, inter-city buses off roads in Maharashtra today

The supply of essential commodities is likely to remain unaffected, as the state has allowed passenger vehicles to ferry goods, in the wake of the strike

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Published on Jul 20, 2018 12:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

WR considers additional halts for AC local between Churchgate and Mumbai Central

Currently, commuters travelling to Grant Road, Charni Road and Marine Lines have to get off at either Mumbai Central or Churchgate and catch a non-AC local.

The halts, if implemented, will have an adverse impact on the suburban timetable.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2018 11:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

4 Andheri RTO staffers issued school bus permits in Mumbai without documents

The officers learnt about the wrongdoing while they were scrutinising documents last week.

As per the new school bus policy, the buses used exclusively for ferrying students will have to pay only <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100 per seat as tax — this is less than what other buses have to pay.(HT File Photo/Used for representational purpose)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2018 11:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

5th, 6th lines between Thane-Diva: MRVC seeks forest department nod to construct flyover

Building the flyover will involve cutting mangroves near Mumbra station

On a recent visit to Mumbai, Railway Board chairman Ashwani Lohani had instructed officials to complete laying fifth and sixth lines between Thane and Diva by the March 2019 deadline.(HT FILE)

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Published on Jun 22, 2018 12:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

50% of project-affected villages near Mumbai surveyed for bullet train land acquisition

Land in 25 villages in Thane and 73 in Palghar set to be acquired; officials plan to complete survey work by end of December.

The NHSRCL has acquired only 0.9 hectare of land at Bandra-Kurla Complex(PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2018 12:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Truckers begin indefinite strike, but Mumbai unaffected

The nationwide agitation has seen poor response in Mumbai and Maharashtra as the union that has a strong presence here is not participating.

Trucks parked at the APMC truck terminal in Vashi on Monday, owing to the indefinite strike.(Bachchan Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2018 08:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Relief for Mumbai commuters: Parel station gets new platform and foot overbridge

These facilities are part of the Rs51-crore Parel terminus project.

A train arrives at the new platform at Parel railway station on Sunday.(Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2018 11:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Mumbai: Price capping for your taxi and auto rides to be delayed further

Recommendations made by the Khatua panel on controlling the surge in prices of taxis will be given for fresh feedback

The transport commissioner office has been asked to submit a report comparing the recommendations of the Khatua Panel with the single-member Hakim panel report(HT FILE)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2018 01:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Mumbaiites may be able to use new platform at Parel today after 8-hour CR block

During the block on this Sunday, slow trains on Down line will not stop at stations between Byculla and Matunga.

After the block, local train services towards Kalyan will be operated from the west side of the new platform at Parel.(HT File)

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Published on Jun 17, 2018 12:08 AM IST

ByKailash Korde

MSRTC bus fare hike will come into effect from tomorrow; private bus fares likely to rise, too

State transport authority has approved an 18% hike, to help the corporation reduce its losses.

MSRTC is the largest public road transport undertaking in the country.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2018 01:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

WR cancels AC train services on Friday without notice, upsets Mumbai commuters

AC train cancelled on Friday for maintenance and testing; services will resume on Monday.

AC train services were cancelled on Friday for maintenance and testing.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2018 01:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Maharashtra truckers threaten strike from June 18; supplies of essentials won’t be hit

Truckers are upset with toll charges, soaring diesel prices and third-party insurance premiums

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Updated on Jun 15, 2018 12:58 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Steel seats to replace plastic in Mumbai’s western line second-class coaches

A senior WR official said that they have a fleet of about 100 suburban locals fitted with polycarbonate seats

According to WR officials, each stainless steel seat is expected to cost around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2018 01:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

MSRTC strike applies brakes on commuters’ travel plans in Maharashtra

Unions are protesting against ₹4,849-crore proposed wage revision and demand a salary hike

MSRTC buses lined up at the Mumbai Central depot, after the staff went on a flash strike on Friday.(Bhushan Koyande/HT)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2018 01:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Maharashtra transport to hike bus fare by 18% from June 15

The passengers will have to pay more on the state-owned buses including the air-conditioned luxury buses, Shivneri and Shivshahi.

Shivneri bus tickets to cost more.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2018 10:09 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Konkan Railway to reduce train speed to 40 kmph during heavy rains

Speed on the treacherous hilly terrain is usually around 100 kmph, though during the monsoon it gets reduced to 75-90 kmph.

Considered among the most treacherous hilly terrains, trains on Konkan Railway wind their way from Kolad in Raigad district to Mangalore.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2018 01:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Central Railway fails to close level crossing gate at Thakurli, upsets Mumbai commuters

The CR had put up banners in the station announcing the shut-down of the level crossing gate from 11am on Monday.

A CR hoarding at Thakurli station announcing closure of the level crossing gate.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2018 11:21 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Offline trials of e-challan system to begin at Tardeo RTO from next week

The transport department has already planned to buy 1,300 handheld e-challan machines worth Rs10 crore for RTO offices across the state.

Until now challan details were maintained in physical books.(HT File (Representational Image))

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Published on May 26, 2018 12:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde

Govt order on green number plates for electric vehicles creates confusion in Mumbai

A road transport and highway ministry official said the confusion is because of a printing mistake in the notification and will be corrected.

E vehicles to get green number plates(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 25, 2018 12:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

3 crore vehicles and counting in Maharashtra: Prepare to spend more time in traffic jam

The number of vehicles in the state jumped to 3.14 crore in January this year from 1.69 crore in 2011 — an 85% rise

While two-wheelers and cars clocked around 90% jump, public buses recorded a meagre 4.82% rise in this period.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Published on May 19, 2018 11:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Central railway wants guards to alert motormen about Mumbai stations on fast corridor

While the guards’ unions are against it, CR feels the move is necessary to avoid signal passing at danger (SPAD) or overshooting

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Published on May 18, 2018 12:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Four-fold rise in vehicles since 2001 worsens air, traffic jams in Mumbai

Experts attribute increase to poor public transport, growing per capita income and aspirational value

The number of vehicles touched almost the 80 lakh mark in MMR in March(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 16, 2018 10:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Mumbaiites, say no to surge price with app-based S3 cabs from today

The new taxi aggregator, Sahyadri Smart Safe Cabs or S3, claims that their cabs will be free of surge pricing, a system in which cab fares shoot up with demand.

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Published on May 12, 2018 12:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde

Mumbai infra: Autos and taxis are lagging behind in this race

While poor service and lac of comfort have commuters opting for alternatives, last-mile connectivity helps autos and taxis stay relevant

While autos and taxis provide last-mile connectivity, experts say they lack quality and efficiency, and need a governing body to come up with stricter rules.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 11, 2018 01:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

150kmph on Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway to be fatal, says Diwakar Raote

The Rs46,000-crore expressway is chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ dream project.

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Updated on May 10, 2018 01:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Mumbai infra: Even the BEST can be better

The bus service is running in losses, and commuters continue to move away owing to high fares

For mitigating losses, the BEST has sharply increased bus fare in the past decade, making it one of the costliest modes of mass transport, forcing many commuters to switch to other modes of transport.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 08, 2018 10:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Driving licence made easy: Maharashtra transport department plans seva kendras at all RTO

The department has invited bids for appointing a new service provider to process smart card driving licences.

Thane RTO office along with 49 others across the state could be upgraded(HT PHoto)

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Updated on May 05, 2018 11:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Energy-saving lights installed at Mumbai Central railway station

Installed at a cost of Rs4.46 lakh, they will light up even poorly lit areas at the station

The natural tube lights installed at Mumbai Central railway station.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 04, 2018 11:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

Mumbai station infra: Stampede ends revamp neglect

Authorities finally shift focus from beautifying suburban stations to providing commuters with foot over-bridges and widening existing ones

Work on the FOB, undertaken as part of the Parel terminus project, picked up speed only after the stampede at Elphinstone Road station FOB killed 23 commuters last year.(Samson Tupdal/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 04, 2018 10:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde and Aroosa Ahmed, Mumbai

15-coach trains planned on Andheri-Virar slow line to reduce rush for Mumbai commuters

Currently, 15-coach trains ply only on the fast corridor and all services on slow corridor have 12 coaches.

The Western Railway (WR) plans to run 15-coach trains on the slow corridor between Andheri and Virar stations.(HT File)

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Updated on May 03, 2018 11:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKailash Korde, Mumbai

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Kailash Korde

Kailash works with the political team and has been covering transport beat for over a decade. He is interested in travel and music.

The supply of essential commodities is likely to remain unaffected, as the state has allowed passenger vehicles to ferry goods, in the wake of the strike

Currently, commuters travelling to Grant Road, Charni Road and Marine Lines have to get off at either Mumbai Central or Churchgate and catch a non-AC local.

The officers learnt about the wrongdoing while they were scrutinising documents last week.

Building the flyover will involve cutting mangroves near Mumbra station

Land in 25 villages in Thane and 73 in Palghar set to be acquired; officials plan to complete survey work by end of December.

The nationwide agitation has seen poor response in Mumbai and Maharashtra as the union that has a strong presence here is not participating.

These facilities are part of the Rs51-crore Parel terminus project.

Recommendations made by the Khatua panel on controlling the surge in prices of taxis will be given for fresh feedback

During the block on this Sunday, slow trains on Down line will not stop at stations between Byculla and Matunga.

State transport authority has approved an 18% hike, to help the corporation reduce its losses.

AC train cancelled on Friday for maintenance and testing; services will resume on Monday.

Truckers are upset with toll charges, soaring diesel prices and third-party insurance premiums

A senior WR official said that they have a fleet of about 100 suburban locals fitted with polycarbonate seats

Unions are protesting against ₹4,849-crore proposed wage revision and demand a salary hike

The passengers will have to pay more on the state-owned buses including the air-conditioned luxury buses, Shivneri and Shivshahi.

Speed on the treacherous hilly terrain is usually around 100 kmph, though during the monsoon it gets reduced to 75-90 kmph.

The CR had put up banners in the station announcing the shut-down of the level crossing gate from 11am on Monday.

The transport department has already planned to buy 1,300 handheld e-challan machines worth Rs10 crore for RTO offices across the state.

A road transport and highway ministry official said the confusion is because of a printing mistake in the notification and will be corrected.

The number of vehicles in the state jumped to 3.14 crore in January this year from 1.69 crore in 2011 — an 85% rise

While the guards’ unions are against it, CR feels the move is necessary to avoid signal passing at danger (SPAD) or overshooting

Experts attribute increase to poor public transport, growing per capita income and aspirational value

The new taxi aggregator, Sahyadri Smart Safe Cabs or S3, claims that their cabs will be free of surge pricing, a system in which cab fares shoot up with demand.

While poor service and lac of comfort have commuters opting for alternatives, last-mile connectivity helps autos and taxis stay relevant

The Rs46,000-crore expressway is chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ dream project.

The bus service is running in losses, and commuters continue to move away owing to high fares

The department has invited bids for appointing a new service provider to process smart card driving licences.

Installed at a cost of Rs4.46 lakh, they will light up even poorly lit areas at the station

Authorities finally shift focus from beautifying suburban stations to providing commuters with foot over-bridges and widening existing ones

Currently, 15-coach trains ply only on the fast corridor and all services on slow corridor have 12 coaches.

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