While railways are a dependable source of commute for most of the Mumbaikars, Mumbai rains bring major challenges for the railway management. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the railways while the tracks face the risk of being flooded, is no easy feat and this is when the role of a Railway trackman comes in. Risking their lives walking along the tracks where trains can come at any moment, Railway trackmen like Dilip inspect the bridges near tracks if the water level is safe enough. In this video of Mid-day explains, we give a peek into the functioning of the Western Railways and how it offers a seamless experience even during rains. Take a look.
13 September,2024 05:00 PM IST
While railways are a dependable source of commute for most of the Mumbaikars, Mumbai rains bring major challenges for the railway management. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the railways while the tracks face the risk of being flooded, is no easy feat and this is when the role of a Railway trackman comes in. Risking their lives walking along the tracks where trains can come at any moment, Railway trackmen like Dilip inspect the bridges near tracks if the water level is safe enough. In this video of Mid-day explains, we give a peek into the functioning of the Western Railways and how it offers a seamless experience even during rains. Take a look.
13 September,2024 05:00 PM IST
Mumbai city experienced intense rainfall, with over 300 mm recorded in six hours from 1 am to 7 am on July 08, as reported by the BMC. Due to the heavy rains, Mumbai witnessed massive Waterlogging in many parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of central Maharashtra on July 7 and 8. Maharashtra is likely to see very heavy rainfall over the next five days. The heavy rain also led to the cancellation of some trains by the Central Railways. The BMC assured that all its departments are actively working to manage the situation. They also urged residents not to spread or trust rumors. The city's civic body emphasized the ongoing efforts to address any issues caused by the rainfall and advised everyone to stay informed through official channels for accurate updates.
08 July,2024 11:43 AM IST
A massive fire broke out in an eatery at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus railway station on 13th December. The blaze erupted in the Jan Aahar canteen on platform number 1 of the LTT station at 2.45 pm. The fire brigade reached the spot and controlled the fire by 3:30 pm. The passengers were evacuated from the station and two vehicles of the fire brigade rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The video of the incident circulated on the social media in which black smoke rising above the roof of the railway station could be seen. Officials said that nobody has been injured in the incident of LTT Railway Station Fire.
13 December,2023 04:17 PM IST
7/11 Mumbai train blasts
On July 11, 2006, a string of powerful bombs ripped through Mumbai's commuter trains system in the evening rush hour, killing nearly 200 people and bringing India's financial capital to a standstill. Seven blasts were triggered in the span of 11 minutes in the first-class suburban train compartments. The first bomb went off shortly after 6.20 pm in the Western Railway suburban train running from Churchgate to Borivali. The bomb exploded when the train was between Khar and Santacruz stations. Another bomb exploded at the same time in a local between Bandra and Khar Road. Most of the commuters in these trains were executives, businessmen, employees of government and private establishments and college students. Five more explosions occurred in Jogeshwari, Mahim Junction, Mira Road-Bhayander, Matunga-Mahim Junction and Borivali. Take a look at the timeline of events that took place since the 2006 Mumbai train bombings
11 July,2023 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai
The Central Railway (CR) has taken a 27-hour megablock from November 19 night to dismantle the British-era Carnac Bridge between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Masjid Bunder station in south Mumbai. More than 37 lakh commuters are likely to be affected by the special block. Central Railway's Mumbai suburban network operates over 1,800 local trains on the 'Harbour' and 'Main' lines, which originate in south Mumbai.
21 November,2022 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai
As one more AC local train is set to be inducted into service on its main line, Central Railway (CR) is working on an idea for 'easy access to all'. Should pass holders of general suburban trains be allowed to take a single journey on AC locals by paying the difference in fare? Central Railway is mulling on the idea and will send a proposal to the rail board.
11 June,2022 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai suburban railway has finally embarked on the task of creating a contour drain map of the rail lines to finally rid the network of flooding woes once and for all. The project aims to study flood vulnerability and collect data, measurements and rainfall patterns, suggest mitigation measures and create an action plan to shield rail lines from the city’s flood lines. After a successful pilot run, authorities are ready to evaluate flood vulnerabilities throughout the city’s suburban railway lines
07 May,2022 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai
The city railways on Wednesday embarked on an ambitious project to have access control stations for local trains with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). It has roped in Ernst and Young LLP as technical and financial consultants to get the common transport card project implemented.
29 April,2022 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated newly commissioned rail line between Thane and Diva on February 18. PM Modi along with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari attended the event virtually.
18 February,2022 11:09 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
