News for 'South Western Railways'

Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

She not only failed to inform authorities about her son's return from Germany but also endangered the lives of others by lodging him in a railway rest house near the main Bangalore railway station, railway spokesperson E Vijaya told PTI.

Fraud: 5,200 railway employees booked

Fraud: 5,200 railway employees booked

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Indian Railways has ordered departmental action against more than 5,200 officers for their alleged involvement in various fraudulent practices in an attempt to check corruption and bring in transparency in administration.

4,300 Railway employees under vigilance scanner

4,300 Railway employees under vigilance scanner

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

More than 4,300 employees of the Railways have come under the scanner of its own vigilance department for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices.

13 coaches of express train derail in Rajasthan, 26 hurt

13 coaches of express train derail in Rajasthan, 26 hurt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The injured, two of them seriously hurt, have been admitted at the Bangad Hospital in Pali, they said, adding the incident led to the disruption of traffic on the route with nearly two dozen trains cancelled or diverted.

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.

Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains, woman drowns

Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains, woman drowns

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Mumbai civic body and police have advised all people in the city and surrounding areas to stay indoors as much as possible.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Trains may sport brands

Trains may sport brands

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Railways initiate project for ad revenues of Rs 4,000 cr.

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The overturned GS and SLRD (Brake Van) coaches are still being restored and rescue works are on, they said.

Railway teams to the fore

Railway teams to the fore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

South Central Railway and Western Railway cakewalked into the second round in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

Install anti-collision devices, says Rlys expert

Install anti-collision devices, says Rlys expert

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The train accident, which claimed the lives of 60 people in West Bengal on Monday, has once again brought about the talk of the installation of anti-collision devices on trains.

K'taka CM's office shut as staff's kin tests COVID-19 positive

K'taka CM's office shut as staff's kin tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The chief minister conducted all the important meetings of the day at the Vidhana Soudha.

Railway Minister orders probe in freak train mishap at Churchgate

Railway Minister orders probe in freak train mishap at Churchgate

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday ordered a probe into the freak accident at Churchgate Station in Mumbai wherein a local train crashed into the dead end, injuring five passengers and disrupting suburban services on the Western Railway line.

Railways install Anti-Collision Device

Railways install Anti-Collision Device

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

The ACD is a technological breakthrough by the Konkan Railway and is designed to prevent head-on-collisions.

Here's where new Bond film will be shot in India

Here's where new Bond film will be shot in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The film will be directed by Sam Mendes and released on November 9, 2012.

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former Mumbai police commissioner A N Roy expressed shock over the Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 7/11 train blasts case, defending the police investigation and expressing confidence in an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Daring maneuvers and breathtaking formations were on display at Mumbai's Marine Drive courtesy the Indian Air Force.

Bengaluru to get commuter rail services soon

Bengaluru to get commuter rail services soon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

It could save commuters from the stress of travelling on the congested roads during peak hours. The denizens of the city would be able to travel on the commuter rail system in the next six months.

Kanyakumari Express derails, passengers safe

Kanyakumari Express derails, passengers safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Track restoration has been delayed by rains.

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Railway hospitals will offer postgraduate courses for medical students.

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name.

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Seven coaches of a Bengaluru-bound train derailed near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu on Friday after boulders fell on it but all the 2,000-odd passengers were safe and nobody was injured in the incident, the Southern Railway said in Bengaluru.

8 killed, over 800 relocated as heavy rains batter Gujarat

8 killed, over 800 relocated as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

In view of the widespread rains and 'red alert' for extremely heavy showers issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts, control rooms are working round the clock to monitor the situation and help stranded people, he said.

Karnataka: Passengers safe as train derails

Karnataka: Passengers safe as train derails

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Track restoration work, which was going on in full swing, was hampered due to rain.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Waterlogging was reported in Andheri, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur and some other places.

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

We believed Modi, now feel betrayed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The MNS chief gave the Western Railway an ultimatum of 15 days to evict illegal hawkers from all railway stations, failing which, he said, he will deal with them in the 'MNS style'.

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs with very heavy to extremely heavy rains very likely at isolated places.

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

So far, over 30 people have died across Northeastern states due to heavy rainfalls, floods and landslides, according to media reports.

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Tuesday's nightmare continued well into Wednesday morning for Mumbaikars, as trains on the Western Railway ran behind schedule.

Heavy rains continue in Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert

Heavy rains continue in Mumbai; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

There was no report of any major water-logging anywhere in the city so far.

Incessant rains in Mumbai flood low-lying areas

Incessant rains in Mumbai flood low-lying areas

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday morning, leading to flooding in many low-lying areas and traffic snarls on roads, officials said.

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'

Mumbai: Chaos prevails, commuters puzzled

Mumbai: Chaos prevails, commuters puzzled

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Chaos and confusion prevailed on the Western Railway lines as thousands of commuters were left bewildered by the serial blasts this evening.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Railways may scrap new dedicated freight corridors, enhance existing ones

Rediff.com25 May 2022

This alternative is being planned as the existing projects continue to be delayed due to land acquisition troubles. The ministry is thinking of adding new track lines to its existing eastern and western DFCs passing major areas in the proposed stretches, senior officials said.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Massive fire outside Bandra station in Mumbai during demolition drive

Massive fire outside Bandra station in Mumbai during demolition drive

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

No casualties had been reported among the residents of the area, while a fire brigade personnel was injured, the official said.

Mumbai local crashes into platform at Churchgate terminal

Mumbai local crashes into platform at Churchgate terminal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The train, which was coming in at a high speed rammed into the dead end at the terminal. The train's half of the first coach went through the platform.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.