News for 'Western Railway'

Rains back in Mumbai, 'yellow alert' for next 3 days

Rains back in Mumbai, 'yellow alert' for next 3 days

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) regional centre for Mumbai has issued a 'yellow alert' for next three days, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places.

'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.

Odela 2: Tamannaah Rises Above Campy Horror

Odela 2: Tamannaah Rises Above Campy Horror

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

If not for Tamannaah, it would have been an ordeal to sit through this uninspired horror fable, notes Arjun Menon.

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.

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Railways launches ready-to-eat meals for passengers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The e-catering service is at present available on 1,350 trains.

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Don't equate victim, perpetrator of terror attacks: Misri in Tokyo

Rediff.com22 May 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has underscored the importance of not equating the victims and perpetrators of terror attacks, highlighting the need for global unity in combating terrorism. Speaking at Raisina Tokyo 2025, Misri expressed appreciation for Japan's support following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He also cautioned against the trend of some Western countries hyphenating India and Pakistan in the context of their recent military confrontation. Misri further outlined India's economic aspirations and its commitment to becoming a factor of stability in a turbulent world.

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Owners of buffaloes hit by Vande Bharat express booked

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Gujarat has registered a case against the owners of buffaloes that were hit by the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat express, in which the front portion of the train was damaged, officials said on Friday.

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The addition of 204 suburban services will lead to resumption of about 95 per cent of the total 3,141 local train services, which were being operated collectively by the CR and WR before the COVID-19 outbreak

Mumbai rains: 4 subways in north-west suburbs shut

Mumbai rains: 4 subways in north-west suburbs shut

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Four arterial subways in the north-west part of Mumbai had to be closed for traffic on Tuesday due to heavy rains since the early hours of the day, officials said.

Rlys to run more local trains in Mumbai from today

Rlys to run more local trains in Mumbai from today

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The trains will, however, only carry essential services personnel identified by the State government.

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'.

Allow Mumbai local trains for all: Maha govt to Rlys

Allow Mumbai local trains for all: Maha govt to Rlys

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

At present only certain categories of persons including essential services staff can travel by local trains, Mumbai's lifeline, due to the coronavirus threat.

Vande Bharat train hits cattle for second time in 2 days

Vande Bharat train hits cattle for second time in 2 days

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

On Thursday, 4 buffaloes were killed after being hit by the train.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The constable fired from his automatic weapon, killing an RPF Assistant Sub Inspector and three other passengers of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express shortly after 5 am, the official said.

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Railway Protection Force jawan who shot dead four railway passengers including an RPF ASI in the Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express, was not feeling well and had lost his calm, an official said on Monday.

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.

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The weather bureau has issued a red alert for neighbouring Raigad and Palghar districts predicting heavy to very rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places for Wednesday. An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.

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.

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

On Monday, the agitators blocked NH-11 and continued their blockade from previous days at other places. Since the agitation began on Friday, it has affected the movement of more than 250 trains.

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, arrived in Pune on Thursday.

Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train damaged after hitting buffaloes

Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train damaged after hitting buffaloes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The newly launched Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express train suffered minor damages after hitting a herd of buffaloes in Gujarat on Thursday, officials said.

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

This is the first time in past several decades that suburban trains have been stopped. Earlier in 1974, the suburban and long distance train services were stopped for around 20 days due to trade union strike.

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

A notification issued by the railway board in the evening said new fares would come into effect from May 5.

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 3rd incident in Oct

Vande Bharat train hits cattle in Gujarat, 3rd incident in Oct

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

This is the third such incident involving this semi-high speed train so far this month.

4 detained for Raj rly track blast, accused upset over land acquisition relief

4 detained for Raj rly track blast, accused upset over land acquisition relief

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were upset as they were not given compensation or a job after their land was acquired by Indian Railways and Hindustan Zinc Limited.

Onboard the swanky Rajdhani Express

Onboard the swanky Rajdhani Express

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The refurbished Rajdhani Express resembles swanky trains abroad.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Being poor is no reason to not follow rule of law, says SC

Being poor is no reason to not follow rule of law, says SC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

While hearing a matter relating to encroachment on railway land in Gujarat, the apex court observed that when the Constitution recognises rule of law, it has to be adhered to by one and all.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

Outstation train services from and to Mumbai hit

Outstation train services from and to Mumbai hit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

The lines between Virar and Vaitarna stations were blocked after a goods train derailed early on Wednesday.

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.

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Over 400 motormen of Mumbai's Western Railway went on a flash strike on Friday, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded during peak hour.

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

WR motormen strike in Mumbai: Send YOUR updates!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Over 400 motormen of Mumbai's Western Railway went on a flash strike on Friday, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded during peak hour.