Transportation
The State govt has cancelled the acquisition of Metro-1 due to regulatory violations, legal complexities, and insolvency issues faced by the operator, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd. Read MoreCentral Railway's Mumbai division to operate a megablock for maintenance works, inconveniencing commuters on suburban sections today. Read MoreThe British-era Bellasis bridge near Mumbai Central will be closed for 18 months for demolition and reconstruction, connecting Tardeo and Nagpada via Mumbai Central. Read MoreFarmers in Mangaon village oppose Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth highway, CM Eknath Shinde assures project consideration based on public sentiments. Read MoreBEST official in Mumbai diverts buses for Eid prayers and celebrations, closing roads and redirecting routes via various city areas and alternative paths to accommodate the festive activities. Read MoreThe coastal road in Mumbai will feature a Miyawaki forest and connect Haji Ali. The Bandra Worli sea link connector will enhance connectivity along the route. Read MoreIndiGo and Air India ordered 970 Boeing and Airbus planes equipped with receivers for 'augmented satellite signals' for landing. Small Indian airports will use the technology first, with larger airports using it as a backup to ground-based navigation aids. Read MoreRead More A signaling system glitch near Vikhroli station caused delays and overcrowding on Mumbai's Main line during rush hours, affecting over 30 lakh passengers. Commuters faced delays of 20 to 30 minutes, leading to overcrowding on both trains and stations. Read MoreOver 20,000 cars used the north-bound tunnel of the Mumbai coastal road on the first day, with numbers slightly decreasing on day two. Monitoring of vehicles is currently manual as the automatic system is not yet operational. Read MoreAdani Group's airport operations set to expand with the addition of Navi Mumbai airport, strengthening its position in the aviation industry. Read MoreMumbai Railway Vikas Corporation achieves breakthrough of 2,625m Wavarle tunnel, the longest in Mumbai suburban railway network, part of Panvel-Karjat railway project under MUTP-3. Read More534 trains cancelled on the second day of the 63-hour Central Railways block for infrastructure upgrade. Commuters faced inconvenience due to overcrowding at Wadala and Byculla stations. Read More534 trains cancelled on the second day of the 63-hour Central Railways block for infrastructure upgrade. Commuters faced inconvenience due to overcrowding at Wadala and Byculla stations. Read MoreCentral Railway is preparing for a scheduled disruption in services at Thane and CSMT. 161 services will be cancelled, and some trains from Karjat/Kasara will terminate at Thane and Dadar. Read MoreCentral Railway will cancel 930 local trains and seek additional bus services from BEST and TMT in Mumbai and Thane. They aim to deploy more autos and taxis, avoid megablocks, and operate extra Western Railway services for travel between suburbs and the island city. Read MoreCentral Railway, Mumbai division to operate megablock today on Up and Down fast lines between Matunga and Mulund stations. Services diverted and delayed, with special trains running on CSMT Mumbai – Kurla & Panvel – Vashi sections. Harbour line passengers allowed travel between Thane-Vashi/Nerul stations. No rail block on Western Railway, providing relief to passengers. Read MoreRead More Central Railway's megablock on suburban sections causes service diversions and special trains. Passengers advised to expect delays on Matunga-Mulund fast lines and utilize alternative routes during the maintenance period. Read MoreRead More In Mumbai, BEST transport service celebrates 150 years with an exhibition at BEST Museum showcasing its tram history. This includes the introduction of horse trams, electric trams, double-decker trams, and motor buses over the years. Read MoreCentral Railway's Vistadome coaches on Mumbai trains are a hit with passengers, offering scenic views. Pragati Express shines with high occupancy, while Tejas Express and Janshatabdi Express lead in revenue collection. Read MoreMumbai's Harbour line trains see 30-40 min delays from speed restrictions after CSMT derailments. CR's 10 km/h limit, aiming for 15 km/h, faces criticism. Commuters frustrated over delays and management issues. Read MoreSouth-bound Mumbai Coastal Road traffic hours extended to 7am-11pm daily, 16-hour access weekly. Junction entry timings adjusted, tunnel installations progress, speed limits enforced. Legal actions for unauthorized stops. Expected June opening. Read MoreA baobab tree saved by Aaditya Thackeray was chopped for Metro 2B works. Harbour line services halted after a coach derailed near CSMT, impacting Main line too, with passengers facing travel woes and traffic snarls. Read MoreWestern Railway introduces 4 summer special trains with special fares, covering routes like Mumbai Central-Patna-Surat, Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur-Ujjain, Udhna-Jaynagar-Ujjain, and Udhna-Muzaffarpur. Specific departure and arrival timings provided for easy travel planning. Read MoreCentral Railway's maintenance megablock today on Thane-Kalyan slow lines leads to service diversions and delays. Special services offered between Panvel and Kurla for affected passengers. Read MoreCentral Railway introduces 2 special train trips from Mumbai to Danapur. Train 01011 departs LTT Mumbai at 10.30am on Friday (April 26), with multiple halts, reaching Danapur 7pm the next day. Train 01012 leaves Danapur at 10pm. Read MoreKonkan Railway and Central Railway collaborate to operate extra special trains during summer to accommodate passenger demand. Train schedules from Lokmanya Tilak (T) to Thivim and vice versa are designed for convenience. Read MoreCentral and Western Railway, with IRCTC, introduce ₹20 Economy Meals and ₹50 Snack Meals at stations like Karjat, Igatpuri, Mumbai Central, and Bandra Terminus, catering to unreserved passengers during peak travel seasons. Read MoreCentral Railway introduces summer special trains on Mumbai-Gorakhpur route to accommodate passenger demand. Trains departing from LTT Mumbai and Gorakhpur make multiple stops during the journey. Read MoreMaintenance jumbo block today between Borivali and Goregaon stations will affect suburban services. Trains will operate on fast lines with specific platform closures. Passengers advised to check the list of cancelled trains at the Station Master’s office. Read MoreCentral Railway increases summer special train services, including 04116 weekly special from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Subedarganj, with stops at various stations to cater to passenger demand. Read MoreRead More Read More Read More Commuters face inconvenience due to megablocks on Central Railway Main and Harbour lines affecting services between Thane and Kalyan stations. Special trains run on CSMT Mumbai-Kurla and Panvel-Vashi sections during the block period. Read MoreBEST plans to have over half its buses electrified by next year. Currently, 537 out of 5,000 e-buses are electric, with various orders and contracts in place to boost electrification efforts in Mumbai. Read MoreRead More Today's Central Railway megablocks cause inconvenience to commuters. Main line blocks slow lines from Matunga to Mulund, leading to service diversions via UP FAST line at Bhandup and delays in departures. Read MoreRead More Read More Central Railway operates special trains for teachers from Dadar to Gorakhpur. Trains depart on May 2 and June 10, with various halts. Bookings open on March 31 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai reservation center. Read MoreRead More Central Railway megablocks cause commuter inconvenience on Matunga-Mulund lines with diversions affecting Thane services at Mulund, leading to delays at multiple stations like Ghatkopar, Kurla, Sion, Vikhroli, and extending to Panvel, Vashi, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai. Read MoreDelays in Orange line's extension to Metropolitan prompt CCRS dissatisfaction. Kolkata Police disputes claims of timely traffic blocks. RVNL faces challenges at Ruby crossing, Beliaghata FOB, and Tagore Park site. Read MoreBMRCL's closure of Bannerghatta Road near Lakkasandra station for a year from April 1 impacts northbound traffic. Diversion route through MICO signal to Adugodi signal using BOSCH link road. Read MoreMTC bus delays blamed on long breaks and metro work. Avadi passengers notice fewer buses. GPS shows 30-minute stops. Drivers expected to finish Avadi to Red Hills route in 80 minutes. K Anbazhagan criticizes MTC error. Read MoreMumbai's Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link toll charges to increase by 18% from April 1. New rates: Cars Rs 100, minibuses Rs 160, two-axle trucks Rs 210. Projects include Marine Drive-Worli and Bandra-Versova coastal roads. Read MorePune Metro officials are considering extending operations to 11pm to accommodate demands, especially from flyers. The move may lead to improved convenience for commuters, aligning with flexible Metro timings in other cities. Read More
