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Western Railway To Convert 49 Mumbai Local Train Services To 15-Coach From August 15
The Western Railway's suburban network is spread between Churchgate and Dahanu stations and is used by more than 30 lakh commuters every day.
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Western Railway Launches Mobile App Yatra to Provide Live Status of Trains
The Western Railway (WR) on Wednesday launched a mobile application that will allow commuters to check the live status of trains on its suburban network spread between Churchgate station in south Mumbai and Dahanu in adjoining Palghar district. According to the zonal railway, the app, Yatra, also has several other features.
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Angry Commuters Stop Local Train In Maharashtra's Thane Over Delay
Angry over the suburban services running late, commuters stopped a local train at Titwala station in neighbouring Thane district of Maharashtra for more than 20 minutes during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, officials said.
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Man Arrested For Molesting Woman Commuter In Mumbai
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly touching a woman inappropriately and trying to kiss her forcibly at a suburban railway station in Mumbai, a police official said on Friday.
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Decision To Allow All On Mumbai Local Trains Soon: Uddhav Thackeray
A decision on allowing all commuters to board suburban train services in Mumbai will be taken "soon", Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday.
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Bengaluru-Kempegowda Airport Suburban Train To Finally Start From Today
From today (Monday), travellers in Bengaluru will finally be able to take a train that goes close to the Kempegowda International Airport, located in the outskirts of the city. Until now - apart from private vehicles - commuters used to rely on expensive taxis and buses, with even the bus ticket costing Rs 250 from most parts of the city.
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Suburban Trains For All Likely By Early January: Maharashtra Minister
Suburban train services in Mumbai are likely to be opened to all commuters from early January, Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar said on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 Norms Go For A Toss As Kolkata Local Trains See Surge In Commuters
Passengers crowded local trains during the peak hours this morning - the second day after suburban railway services resumed in Bengal - with little or no regard for COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Allow All Bank Employees To Commute By Suburban Trains: Unions To Uddhav Thackeray
Bank unions have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to let employees of private, foreign and co-operative lenders commute by suburban trains, officials said on Friday.
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25% Drop In Mumbai's Western Railway Commuters Amid Coronavirus Fears
The number of commuters on suburban trains of the Western Railway (WR) reduced by more than 8 lakh on the day Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray appealed to people to avoid non-essential travel in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
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On Day 1 Of AC Local, Stampede-Like Scene At Thane Station
Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.
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Mumbai Schools, Colleges Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain Forecast: 10 Points
Rainfall resumed in parts Mumbai this morning after a lull overnight, adding to the difficulties that Monday office commuters in the country's entertainment and financial hub would face as rainwater flooded many parts of the city. The weather office has forecast continuous rain in Mumbai and heavy rainfall in nearby places today. All suburban train...
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No Commuter Deaths On Mumbai's Local Train Network On June 26
No fatal incident involving commuters was reported on Mumbai's suburban rail network on June 26, a rarity in the metropolis where eight to nine passengers die everyday in mishaps.
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How to Book a Season Train Ticket on the UTS App
A season ticket will allow you to save a lot of money on your suburban train trips.
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Ladies Coaches In Mumbai Locals Get Eye-Catching Makeover
In an effort to provide a pleasing ride to women commuters, the Western Railway (WR) has painted the interiors of two ladies coaches of the suburban trains with eye-catching scenic views, an official spokesperson said in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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Western Railway To Convert 49 Mumbai Local Train Services To 15-Coach From August 15
The Western Railway's suburban network is spread between Churchgate and Dahanu stations and is used by more than 30 lakh commuters every day.
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Western Railway Launches Mobile App Yatra to Provide Live Status of Trains
The Western Railway (WR) on Wednesday launched a mobile application that will allow commuters to check the live status of trains on its suburban network spread between Churchgate station in south Mumbai and Dahanu in adjoining Palghar district. According to the zonal railway, the app, Yatra, also has several other features.
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Angry Commuters Stop Local Train In Maharashtra's Thane Over Delay
Angry over the suburban services running late, commuters stopped a local train at Titwala station in neighbouring Thane district of Maharashtra for more than 20 minutes during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, officials said.
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Man Arrested For Molesting Woman Commuter In Mumbai
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly touching a woman inappropriately and trying to kiss her forcibly at a suburban railway station in Mumbai, a police official said on Friday.
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Decision To Allow All On Mumbai Local Trains Soon: Uddhav Thackeray
A decision on allowing all commuters to board suburban train services in Mumbai will be taken "soon", Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday.
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Bengaluru-Kempegowda Airport Suburban Train To Finally Start From Today
From today (Monday), travellers in Bengaluru will finally be able to take a train that goes close to the Kempegowda International Airport, located in the outskirts of the city. Until now - apart from private vehicles - commuters used to rely on expensive taxis and buses, with even the bus ticket costing Rs 250 from most parts of the city.
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Suburban Trains For All Likely By Early January: Maharashtra Minister
Suburban train services in Mumbai are likely to be opened to all commuters from early January, Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar said on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 Norms Go For A Toss As Kolkata Local Trains See Surge In Commuters
Passengers crowded local trains during the peak hours this morning - the second day after suburban railway services resumed in Bengal - with little or no regard for COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Allow All Bank Employees To Commute By Suburban Trains: Unions To Uddhav Thackeray
Bank unions have written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to let employees of private, foreign and co-operative lenders commute by suburban trains, officials said on Friday.
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25% Drop In Mumbai's Western Railway Commuters Amid Coronavirus Fears
The number of commuters on suburban trains of the Western Railway (WR) reduced by more than 8 lakh on the day Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray appealed to people to avoid non-essential travel in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
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On Day 1 Of AC Local, Stampede-Like Scene At Thane Station
Chaos and stampede-like situation prevailed at suburban Thane station on Friday, as commuters thronged to board the air-conditioned local on the first day of its regular run.
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Mumbai Schools, Colleges Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain Forecast: 10 Points
Rainfall resumed in parts Mumbai this morning after a lull overnight, adding to the difficulties that Monday office commuters in the country's entertainment and financial hub would face as rainwater flooded many parts of the city. The weather office has forecast continuous rain in Mumbai and heavy rainfall in nearby places today. All suburban train...
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No Commuter Deaths On Mumbai's Local Train Network On June 26
No fatal incident involving commuters was reported on Mumbai's suburban rail network on June 26, a rarity in the metropolis where eight to nine passengers die everyday in mishaps.
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How to Book a Season Train Ticket on the UTS App
A season ticket will allow you to save a lot of money on your suburban train trips.
-
Ladies Coaches In Mumbai Locals Get Eye-Catching Makeover
In an effort to provide a pleasing ride to women commuters, the Western Railway (WR) has painted the interiors of two ladies coaches of the suburban trains with eye-catching scenic views, an official spokesperson said in Mumbai on Wednesday.
