Mumbai Local Train
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Mumbai's dabbawalas demand access to suburban local trains, threaten protests
India | Sep 21, 2020, 11:38 AM ISTDabbawalas in Mumbai have threatened a protest if they are not permited travel on local trains. Mumbai's dabbawalas or lunch-box carriers, who are currently running in a restricted manner in light of the COVID-19 outbreak had earlier urged the Maharashtra government to permit them to travel in local trains
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Mumbai: Local train coach derails Atgaon station, no passenger hurt
India | Sep 19, 2020, 09:59 AM ISTOne coach of a local train derailed near Atgaon station, about 95 kms from Mumbai, on Saturday morning, but there was no report of injury toany passenger, an official said. Atgaon station is located in neighbouring Thane district on the Central Railway (CR) route.
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Railways to allow NEET 2020 candidates to travel in Mumbai locals using ID-cards, hall ticket
India | Sep 13, 2020, 01:01 PM ISTThe Central Railway has announced that the students appearing for final year exams and other competitive exams like NEET will be allowed to travel on Mumbai local trains upon producing identity cars and hall tickets. NEET-2020, the entrance examination for medical college, is scheduled to be held today, i.e. September 13.
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Railway authorities take serious measures to prevent coronavirus spread in Mumbai local trains
News | Jul 01, 2020, 06:33 PM ISTChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus or VT) is one of the busiest railway stations in Mumbai suburban train network. In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the authorities have taken all measures to ensure that the virus doesn't spread. Trains are being sanitised. Police and railway staff are standing on the station and guiding people to maintain social distancing. Watch this report to know more.
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Railways to expand to 350 local trains in Mumbai from Wednesday
India | Jun 30, 2020, 11:13 PM ISTThe Indian Railways has decided to expand local trains in Mumbai to 350 from Wednesday. 150 more services will be added to the existing services taking the total to 350 services, an official press release issued by Central and Western Railway stated.
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CM Thackeray to decide on suspending Mumbai local trains; seeks help for 'war against virus'
India | Mar 19, 2020, 03:07 PM ISTAmid coronavirus pandemic, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take a crucial decision by today evening on suspending Mumbai's lifeline, the local train services, for a few days, as one of the measures of 'social distancing' to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: Mumbai's Western Railway sees drops in commuters after Thackeray's appeal
India | Mar 19, 2020, 09:39 AM ISTThe number of commuters on suburban trains of the Western Railway (WR) reduced by over 8 lakh on Tuesday, the day 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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COVID-19 outbreak: Central Railway wraps Mumbai local train with awareness messages
News | Mar 18, 2020, 12:48 PM ISTCentral Railway has wrapped a 12-coach Mumbai local train with messages regarding the novel coronavirus disease. The step has been taken in order to raise awareness among the commuters.
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to decide on suspending Mumbai local trains
India | Mar 17, 2020, 09:14 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will take a crucial decision on suspending Mumbai's lifeline, the local train services, for a few days, as one of the measures of 'social distancing' to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Tuesday.
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Mumbai: Man travelling atop local train suffers severe burns
India | Jan 17, 2020, 11:21 PM ISTA man travelling on the roof of a suburban train suffered severe burn injuries after coming in contact with the overhead wire late Friday evening at CentralRailway's Ghatkopar station, an official said.
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22-year-old Mumbai girl dies after falling off local train near Dombivli
India | Dec 17, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTA 22-year-old girl in Mumbai lost her life as she fell off a local train near Dombivli. Charmi Shantilal Pasad (22) was travelling to work when the tragedy took place.
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Local train catches fire at Vashi Station in Navi Mumbai | Video
India | Oct 09, 2019, 11:39 AM ISTAccording to the Central Railway, flames were seen rising out of the pantograph. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Mumbai Local Train Status: Several trains delayed, cancelled due to heavy rain. These trains are in service
India | Sep 04, 2019, 05:25 PM ISTMumbai Rains | Trains and Flight status: Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Wednesday, with severe waterlogging reported from many areas and authorities advising people to remain indoors. Several trains and flight services have been delayed.
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Mumbai local train derailed near Thane, Trans-Harbour line affected
India | Aug 12, 2019, 02:59 AM ISTLocal train operations on trans-harbour line of Mumbai suburban local network were stalled as two carriages of a train derailed near Thane. The incident took place around 7 pm on Sunday (August 11) between Thane and Airoli on trans harbour railway line.
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Mumbai Rains: Here's the list of trains cancelled due to heavy downpour
India | Jul 27, 2019, 11:41 AM ISTMumbaikars woke up to an intense downpour on Saturday morning, which caused trouble for the locals as parts of the city have been flooded and railway tracks have submerged. Severe waterlogging is being reported from the city and its adjacent areas affecting the road, rail and air traffic. Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging at Ambernath, train services have been hit.
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Mumbai Rains: All 1050 passengers rescued from Mahalaxmi Express, says Railways
India | Jul 27, 2019, 09:25 PM ISTMahalaxmi Express has been held up between Badlapur and Vangani near Mumbai due to incessant rains on Saturday morning with around 700 passengers on board, DRM Central Railways said. Navy chopper and NDRF have been deployed rescue boats are deployed for the rescue operation.
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Snags in Mumbai local train services after overhead wire snaps near Kalyan
India | Jul 17, 2019, 12:53 PM ISTDue to heavy rainfall, the Central Railways had arranged eight special trains from Dombivali and Thane railway stations in Mumbai in order to clear the rush in Maharashtra.
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Mumbai: Commuter jumps off local train to chase phone thief, dies
India | Jul 09, 2019, 08:40 AM ISTAccording to the colleagues of the deceased who were travelling with him, Shaikh was the sole bread earner of his family. The incident occurred while a thief jumped into a compartment of the local train and snatched Shaikh's phone. The commuter was run over by the local after he jumped off to chase the thief.
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Mumbai Local Train Status: Several trains cancelled due to heavy rain
India | Jul 08, 2019, 12:51 PM ISTHeavy rains continue to lash Mumbai on Monday which has taken a toll on roads and also railway services have been affected in the city. Several commuters were stranded in Thane, Kurla, Borivali, Malad, and others.
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Pulwama Terror Attack: Protesters chanting 'Vande Matram' block Mumbai locals
India | Feb 16, 2019, 01:45 PM ISTAccording to sources on the ground, the public gathered has not been mobilised by any political party or outfit, it is impromptu protest by the commuters.