Articles by Shashank Rao
Common platform at Malad spurs chaos, endangers kids, elderly commuters
The rush makes it difficult for commuters to access foot overbridge and staircases, leaving children, the elderly and specially abled passengers vulnerable
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Dharavi redevelopment: Work begins on moving residents to Matunga
Work has begun on 20-25 storey buildings in Matunga for eligible Dharavi residents, with 40,000 tenements surveyed for free housing
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Mumbai to get 301.5 km of new rail lines in 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 301.5 km of new rail lines for Mumbai's suburban network, costing ₹16,240 crore, with 300 new train services planned
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:07 AM IST
Railways amends work norms for Gati Shakti Units; safety staff to be kept out
Mumbai's Railway Board mandates that staff focus on maintenance, not Gati Shakti projects, amid rising accidents, aiming to improve safety and operations
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:11 AM IST
CR to upgrade indicators, display expected time of arrival
The move is expected to bring relief for the nearly four million daily commuters on CR, who have no means of knowing how long it might take for a train to arrive on the platform
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Indian Railways to move base kitchens to cloud kitchens; Mumbai among first
The process of setting up the cloud kitchens operated by professionals and caterers has already begun. At least 200 such kitchens are in the pipeline
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 12:38 PM IST
Ganpati Special trains ferry 4.50 lakh passengers to Konkan, bus strike fails
Despite the MSRTC strike, over 7 lakh passengers traveled to Konkan for the Ganpati festival via special trains and private buses, ensuring smooth transport
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Ganpati Festival: Why there's terrible traffic in Mumbai ahead of celebrations
Mumbai faces severe traffic chaos due to a recent MSRTC strike, metro construction, and Ganapati festivities, complicating commutes for residents
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Shashank RaoAnamika Gharat
MMRDA’s pre-poll bonanza: 9 infra projects worth ₹12.5k crore
Among these, seven projects worth ₹10,114 crore pertain to improvement of road connectivity in Thane, the chief minister’s home turf
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:28 AM IST
MSRTC strike leaves Ganesh devotees heading home to Konkan in the lurch
At the Kalyan and Thane depots, passengers who had been waiting desperately for MSRTC buses since morning were livid
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Shashank RaoAnamika Gharat
Akurli subway widening work to be completed by October
Relief for motorists on Mumbai's Western Express Highway (WEH) is expected soon as MMRDA plans to remove barricades and complete the Akurli subway widening by October.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Day 1 of WR mega block: 40 locals cancelled, others delayed by 15-30 minutes
The mega block is for the addition of a sixth railway line between Goregaon and Kandivali, which can be used to segregate suburban and long-distance trains
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Stamp duty in MMR to fund city’s mass transport projects
Mumbai and MMR’s planning authority received ₹1,245.12 crore from the fiscal year 2023-24 and ₹800 crore in 2022-23. The transport and public policy experts have applauded this step which they feel was long due
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Central Railway to soon get Kavach 4.0
Mumbai's Central Railway will get Kavach 4.0, an upgraded train protection system. ₹140 crore tenders are called for its installation, starting in less than two months.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:06 AM IST
New Bandra-Madgaon train launched on WR, with 25-minute halt at Vasai
It will depart from Bandra Terminus every Wednesday and Friday. Services from Madgaon to Bandra Terminus will be scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:48 AM IST
MHADA lottery 2024: Prices of 370 houses slashed by 10-25%
MHADA slashes prices for 370 of 2,030 lottery homes by 10%-25% and extends the application deadline to Sept 19. New mascots launched to attract young buyers
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 10:49 AM IST
WR to flag off Konkan-bound train from Borivali today
Western Railway will launch a 15-coach train from Borivali to Konkan, flagged off by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 29.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Atal Setu crosses 5 million vehicles landmark
5 million vehicles used Mumbai's Atal Setu from Jan 13 to Aug 25, 2024, averaging 22,000 daily—short of the 70,000 predicted by MMRDA.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Metro 7A tunnel causes cave-in, shakes up families on Sahar Road
The cave-in occurred during the ongoing tunnelling work of Metro line 7A, said officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 11:17 AM IST
MMRDA receives bids for driverless pod taxis in BKC
MMRDA plans to introduce Pod Taxis between Bandra and Kurla to decongest BKC. Two operators are interested. The 8.8 km project will cost ₹1,000 crore and take 24 months.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:48 AM IST
From next week, WR to carry out 35-day mega block of Goregaon-Kandivali line
Commuters on the Western Line will have to brace for delays and chaos as around 650 to 700 services will be cancelled during a 35-day mega block
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 10:13 AM IST
2,000 MW Padgha-Kharghar power line to be inaugurated by August 27
Mumbai's 90-km Padgha-Kharghar transmission line will add 2,000 MW to the grid by August 26-27, aiding the city's power needs, especially during high-demand seasons.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 07:54 AM IST
94-year-old Mumbai Central station set for ₹1,500 crore makeover
Mumbai Central is the second station which is set for a makeover after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a UNESCO world heritage site
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Colour coding signal wires helped reduce failures on CR by 25-30%
Around April-May, to identify the reasons behind the signal failures, the authorities went to inspect signalling systems like the signal poles, relay rooms and other paraphernalia
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 06:56 AM IST
CR plans to increase capacity on Karjat, Kasara routes by 25%
The move comes just two days after railway passenger associations held a joint meeting with CR authorities demanding an increase in suburban services on the Thane to Karjat and Kasara routes
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Mumbai's smart meter installations dip after consumers complain of huge bills
Adani Energy Solutions has been installing only 250-300 meters per day, said BEST sources. The company has the capacity to install 1,000-1,200 meters per day
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Passenger groups decide to tone down Aug 22 protest
The decision was taken following a marathon 2.5-hour meeting between the associations and Central Railway
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Fake MHADA lottery website entices Mumbai home aspirants
MHADA warns of a fake website scamming hopefuls for the 2024 housing lottery, urging applications only via the official site. Complaint filed with Mumbai police
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 09:10 AM IST
Residents of derelict LIC buildings protest eviction notices, increasing rents
Most of the buildings are in dire need of repairs and redevelopment. The 68 cessed buildings, located between Mahim and Colaba, house over 2,500 families
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 09:21 AM IST
80% of private buses out of Mumbai booked already for I-Day long weekend
Most of the routes are towards Konkan, Goa, Mahabaleshwar, Solapur, and Latur, among other places. Even the Indian Railways is witnessing good demand
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 09:28 AM IST