News for 'Western Railway'

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.

Motormen strike called off, but chaos reigns in Mumbai

Motormen strike called off, but chaos reigns in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Lakhs of commuters on the Western Railway's suburban lines breathed a sigh of relief after over 200 motormen called off their flash strike following negotiations with the management.

Motormen call off flash strike in Mumbai

Motormen call off flash strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Lakhs of commuters on the Western Railway's suburban lines breathed a sigh of relief after over 200 motormen called off their flash strike following negotiations with the management.

Mumbai's local trains now have CCTV cameras for women's safety

Mumbai's local trains now have CCTV cameras for women's safety

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The cameras are connected via wi-fi to monitoring stations and will have a resolution of three megapixels.

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.

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.

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The strong message from the prime minister is of continuity of policies he considers right with strong emphasis on execution, points out T N C Rajagopalan.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Now, house keeping staff in trains!

Now, house keeping staff in trains!

Rediff.com12 May 2010

In an attempt to provide better hygiene and ensure passenger comfort, Western Railway has introduced house keeping facility in long distance trains.

Rail tickets through ATMs soon

Rail tickets through ATMs soon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

After setting up the first railway call centre in Bangalore to improve railway-passengers interface, the South Western Railways is planning to introduce other customer-friendly services like providing tickets through ATMs.

Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run 'selective suburban services' over main line and harbour line only for essential staff as defined by the state government, a senior official said.

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Passengers in 200 railway stations across India will soon be able to recharge their mobiles, pay electricity bills, fill up Aadhaar and Pan card forms and even file taxes with help from Common Service Centre (CSC) kiosks to be set up by RailTel. The scheme has been operationalised in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited' (CSC-SPV) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, RailTel said in a statement. The kiosks will be run by village level entrepreneurs (VLEs).

What happens during an emergency on the tracks?

What happens during an emergency on the tracks?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The next time there is an emergency on the tracks, trust the authorities to come to your rescue.

Suburban trains collide in Mumbai, 6 injured

Suburban trains collide in Mumbai, 6 injured

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

A Borivali-bound train stationed at platform No 1 at the Mahim station was hit by another train which was going to Andheri after there was a failure in signal control, Western railway officials said.

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.

Train services begin in Mumbai

Train services begin in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Rains claim 7 lives in Mumbai

What awaits newly-elected MPs in New Delhi

What awaits newly-elected MPs in New Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Transit accommodation in the Western Court Annexe or state bhavans will be provided to the newly-elected members who don't already have a government house in Delhi till they are provided regular accommodation by the Lok Sabha's House Committee, it said.

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

At least four gelatin sticks were on Thursday found on the railway tracks near Taloja in Navi Mumbai, a day after a discarded overhead equipment was spotted lying on the rail lines in Raigad

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The 190-km railway line will be between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Phulera in Rajasthan, which fall under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The SKM had said that the rail blockade will held across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm.

PM inaugurates revamped Vadnagar station where he sold tea

PM inaugurates revamped Vadnagar station where he sold tea

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Vadnagar railway station where he sold tea during childhood and recalled those days, expressing a desire to visit the new-look facility.

'Railways may be running many Duronto, Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains at a loss'

'Railways may be running many Duronto, Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains at a loss'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The losses ranged between Rs 33,204 and Rs 10,90,480.

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday a record sum of Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Railways, out of which Rs 1.07 lakh crore is for capital expenditure, and said the national transporter would monetise the dedicated freight corridors after its commissioning. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Sitharaman also applauded the services provided by the Railways to transport essential goods across the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

IMAGES: Chugging through the wild beauty of the Western Ghats

IMAGES: Chugging through the wild beauty of the Western Ghats

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

If the Western Ghats aren't magical enough already, they take a new life altogether during the monsoons. Anita Rao Kashi travelled through them in possibly the best mode of transport -- the railways.

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.

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

It is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours.

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Heavy rains lashed the city early on Thursday, inundating low-lying areas and partially disrupting rail and road traffic.

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.

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's local trains are fully back!

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captured these images as the City That Never Sleeps took to the trains with gusto.

India suspends Thar Link Express to Pakistan

India suspends Thar Link Express to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The Thar Express has been running between Jodhpur and Karachi since services resumed on February 18, 2006 after a 41-year suspension.

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai over next 2 days

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai over next 2 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Meanwhile, trains ran on time on the Main and Western lines of the Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) on Saturday.

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

TN: Heavy rains flood several areas; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Several areas of Tamil Nadu remain inundated after hours of heavy to moderate rainfall in the region. Water entered houses and markets in the low-lying residential areas of Erode district due to heavy rainfall throughout the night.

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

'Where Do You Get Courage From?'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Denzil Keelor was an Indian Air Force legend. His nephew Basil Keelor, son of another war hero Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, remembers a remarkable officer and gentleman.

Ailing former India hockey Olympian Joe Antic's condition stable

Ailing former India hockey Olympian Joe Antic's condition stable

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former India hockey Olympian Joseph Antic's condition has improved since being hospitalised in Mumbai on Friday morning.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm weakened into a 'deep depression' at 11:30 pm on Friday over Southeast Pakistan.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

Meet the MP who stopped massages on trains

Meet the MP who stopped massages on trains

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'How can you have massages on trains in the presence of other lady passengers?'