News for 'Western Railway'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Railways sends Rs 4 crore bill to Latur for 'water trains'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

After nine trips by a 10-wagon water train, a 50-wagon water train carrying 25 lakh litre water was later pressed into service.

Mumbai blasts: Damaged coaches to be repaired

Mumbai blasts: Damaged coaches to be repaired

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The seven first class compartments, which were ripped apart in the serial blasts of July 11 are awaiting a facelift at Mahalaxmi car shed in Central Mumbai, according to Western Railway sources.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in high- speed rail projects, the government is likely to allow private sector entry in operations.

14 coaches of Dahanu-bound train derail

14 coaches of Dahanu-bound train derail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The shuttle train derailed between Palgarh and Umroli on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Two were injured.

Mumbai's brand new train

Mumbai's brand new train

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the function that he would request CM Shinde to rename Ahmednagar city as Ahilyanagar'.

Just what is SIMI?

Just what is SIMI?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Mumbai blasts: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

He believes that more than 25 injured were removed from the bombed out compartment.

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express will leave Mumbai at 2255 instead of 1655 and 2975 Bandra-Jaipur Express, which was scheduled to leave at 1545, will now depart at 1900 hrs.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, transport services resume

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, transport services resume

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

However, some areas in south Mumbai, which witnessed a record rain on Wednesday, were still water-logged, they said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs and intense showers in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in next 24 hours.

Indian to officiate in Wimbledon men's final

Indian to officiate in Wimbledon men's final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Kannamwar has also officiated as a chair umpire in the Australian, US, French Open and the Olympic Games.

Special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur

Special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

North Western railways will run a special weekly train between Bangalore and Jodhpur to meet increased passenger traffic.

Prabhjot puts IOC one up

Prabhjot puts IOC one up

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The India forward scored the only goal in the first leg semi-final against Western Rly in the Bombay Gold Cup.

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Govt wants to up investment in Railways

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, schools and colleges shut on Thursday

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, schools and colleges shut on Thursday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Incessant heavy rain lashed Mumbai, prompting the meteorological department to upgrade the 'orange' alert to 'red' with effect from Wednesday night till Thursday afternoon, officials said.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

WR win thriller to lift Gold Cup

WR win thriller to lift Gold Cup

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Western Railway pipped holders Punjab and Sind Bank 4-3 in a thrilling final of the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Last week's slum fire at Bandra east highlights the stark difference between the two sides of the neighbourhood's railway station. But Piyush Goyal can change it, says Anil Singh.

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The train, operated by the Western Railway, began its journey at 10.32 am from Borivili station in the north of the city to Churchgate in south Mumbai.

Honest railwayman returns $40,000

Honest railwayman returns $40,000

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Mohammed, who works as a peon in the Churchgate office, found an unattended bag lying near the Western Railway headquarters.

A river of blood at Mahim

A river of blood at Mahim

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

IOC, Indian Airlines in final

IOC, Indian Airlines in final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

They beat Western Railway and Karnataka XI in the semi-finals of the Bombay Gold Cup hockey.

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Mumbai finally gets some respite from heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

As incessant rains lashed Mumbai and Maharashtra, life was thrown out of gear with delay in train and flight services causing great inconvenience to passengers.

American woman attacked, robbed inside Mumbai local train

American woman attacked, robbed inside Mumbai local train

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

An American national was attacked and robbed of her mobile phone in the ladies' compartment of a local train in Mumbai on Sunday.

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Western Railway's Ratlam division senior Public Relations Officer Jitendra Kumar Jayant said the rush in the train, which runs every Wednesday and Sunday, was the same as it used to be before the mishap.

Alert employee prevents major derailment near Mumbai

Alert employee prevents major derailment near Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

A major tragedy was averted on early Tuesday morning, when a keyman noticed a rail fracture between Palghar and Kelwe Road stations, and sounded an alert to officials.

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The rail ministry has fitted 7,000 bio-toilets and the target is to fix 30,000 for the year.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

If Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites of Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya is sure to become the world's hottest religious tourism site in less than a decade, predicts R Jagannathan.

Former hockey captain faces domestic violence

Former hockey captain faces domestic violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Surajlata Devi claimed that she has proof of domestic violence and her husband cannot escape from law.

Big win for Airlines

Big win for Airlines

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

In another match in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament, EME and Western Railway played out a 2-2 draw.

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

In just 10 days, the city received 864.5 mm rain, which is nearly equal to what it gets in an entire month.

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Mumbai bridge collapse exposes its poor infrastructure

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Tuesday's bridge collapse once again puts the spotlight on the city's urban infrastructure and a dire need for its development.