Articles by Shashank Rao
Central Railway to install speed-sensing devices in Western Ghats
In a bid to make train travel safer during the monsoon, Central Railway (CR) plans to install speed-sensing devices in the Mumbai-Pune/Nashik rail corridors
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Heatwave pushes Mumbai's peak power demand beyond 4,000 MW
Mumbai's peak electricity demand surged to over 4,000 MW as temperatures crossed 38 degrees Celsius, leading to increased power consumption amid a heatwave.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Western Railway scrambles to accommodate migrant labour exodus from Udhna, Surat
Word had spread that WR was operating special trains to northern India from these stations, which attracted workers from industrial belts
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Hancock Bridge’s solitary crusader
Kamlakar Shenoy's 10-year battle with BMC to rebuild Hancock Bridge in Mumbai has faced challenges due to lack of support, but recent court directives offer hope.
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Trespassing deaths on CR down by 40% due to modified Mumbai station platforms
Central Railways officials said trespassing-related incidents and deaths dropped from 276 in the January-March 2023 period to 195 in the same span this year
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Shashank Rao, Mumbai:
Dug-up Mumbai: Wait time for BEST buses shoots up to 45 minutes
Mumbai's iconic BEST buses face delays due to road work, shortage of drivers, and maintenance issues, leaving passengers frustrated with long wait times.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Vande Bharat to undergo trials at 160 kmph on Mum-Ahm route to cut travel time
In February, the WR had approached the CRS, which is part of the Ministry of Aviation, for the last leg of permission. According to WR officials, they have completed engineering works on this route along with installing 792 route km of safety barriers and now will retrofit the 16-car Vande Bharat for a trial run
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 07:40 AM IST
After power cuts, BEST to replace electricity cable network in SoBo
Since the start of this week, BEST has been riddled with frequent power failures, and to solve this problem, BEST has chalked out a five-year plan that will require a massive ₹6,000 crore investment for upgrading the eight-decade-old power supply network
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Railways may lease out land to real estate developers in Mumbai and Bengaluru
Indian Railways plans to lease 341.93 hectares of prime land for ₹5000 crore to private real estate developers across the country for various projects.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Shashank Rao, Mumbai
MMRDA to switch power supplier for mono, metro services
MMRDA switches to cheaper power supplier for Monorail and Metro corridors 2A and 7 due to Tata Power's steep hike in tariffs
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Unions fight for railway families displaced by Adani's Dharavi project
The decision of the rail administration to shift 255 families of rail employees from their staff quarters is being met with opposition from railway unions
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Elevated deck to 24X7 stores: CSMT gears up for a makeover
The ₹2,450-crore redevelopment project was discussed on March 26 at a high-level meeting chaired by Anil Kumar Khandelwal, member (infrastructure), Railway Board
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:10 AM IST
255 families, green cover in Matunga to make way for Dharavi redevelopment
A high-level meeting on the issue was held by chairman of the Railway Land Development Authority, which is coordinating on behalf of Indian Railways
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 10:15 AM IST
WR issues eviction notices to over 150 hutments for Dharavi redevelopment project in Mahim
According to railway officials, they have identified sites on railway land which have been illegally occupied by encroachers. Sources said 600 structures have been identified in the ongoing survey
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Why tenders for Swami Samarth Nagar-Kanjurmarg Metro 6 had to be junked
Rolling stocks, technical systems and other works that are vital for operating the ₹6,700-crore line on the corridor have been cancelled owing to anomalies
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 09:15 AM IST
BMC pays ₹1,000 crore to MMRDA for upgrading city infra
Mumbai BMC pays ₹1,000 crore to MMRDA for metro rail corridors. BMC to contribute 25% towards infrastructure projects like metro rail.
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 09:19 AM IST
Mumbai trains: Each escalator on Western Railway breaks down 5 times a day
Data from 2023 shows that the 106 escalators on stations between Churchgate and Virar had stopped over 1.93 lakh times during the course of the year
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 09:34 AM IST
47.5 acres of prime rly land in Matunga and Mahim handed over for Dharavi project
Railway land in Matunga and Mahim transferred to Adani-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project for slum rehabilitation, sparking concerns over future use and residents' relocation.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
State allots ₹50 crore to form welfare board for auto and taxi drivers
Mumbai govt allots ₹50 crore to form welfare board for auto and taxi drivers, introducing schemes for health, education, pension, and more.
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 12:06 PM IST
Atal Setu test drive: Smooth ride from South Mumbai, not from Andheri, Ghatkopar
HT test drive revealed easy drive from SoBo to Panvel, while extra time was spent from Andheri and Ghatkopar
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Headless BEST faces a slew of problems
The lack of a full-time GM is reportedly affecting both working and quick decision-making. BEST officials said that files had to be taken to the civic headquarters for approval, while the supply of new buses from manufacturers had slowed down
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Tata Power hikes tariff by 24% on average from April 1
According to the MERC order dated March 7, residential consumers, who comprise nearly 90% of the company’s consumer base, will take the maximum hit, with an average 22% increase in tariffs
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:46 AM IST
After March 15, Paytm wallet to go off Uber
Uber has advised users to stop using Paytm wallet for rides after March 15 due to RBI regulations. Users can switch to other e-payment modes or pay in cash.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 04:19 PM IST
Shashank Rao, Mumbai
Cable-stayed bridge at Reay Road is likely to be ready by May
The Reay Road Cable Stayed ROB has a centre pylon system, wherein stay cables are erected on the central spine girder of the bridge
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Land acquisition process begins for Parel-CSMT 5th & 6th rail lines
Procurement of land begins for 5th and 6th rail lines on Parel-CSMT stretch in Mumbai, part of ₹1,337 crore project to add new lines between Kurla and CSMT.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Dashcams on WR local trains to analyse crew operations
Sources said that eight of the total 226 motor cabs had been equipped with CVVRS. “The material to equip 43 motor cabs is available and we are working towards installing them by the end of April 2024,” said another WR official. “The balance work is still in progress”
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Shashank Rao, Mumbai
MERC pulls up Tata Power over proposed tariff
MERC criticizes Tata Power for favoring high-end consumers in tariff hike to recover arrears, questions rate changes without approval.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Goods loading eased at LTT to improve punctuality of long-distance trains
Improved punctuality for long-distance trains from Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus with recent infrastructure upgrades, allowing efficient loading and unloading of freight.
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 08:02 AM IST
First bullet train between Surat and Bilimoria in 2 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw satisfied with progress on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, aiming to create a single economic zone.
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 04:59 AM IST
First stretch of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train ready by 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw conducted the first remote-controlled blasting for tunnel digging work at the Vikhroli shaft, marking the beginning of tunnel boring operations
Published on Feb 23, 2024 01:23 PM IST