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Four, including three senior officers of Western Railways booked by CBI; Here's why…

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MSRTC bus fares increased by 14.95%

14.95 per cent hike in fares of the buses operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) came into operation on Saturday. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation on Friday approved the hike as per the formula determined by the Hakim Committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Western Railway imposes 3-day mega block for reconstruction

The Western Railway has initiated a three-day jumbo block, which will take place on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of this month. The mega block commenced at 11 PM last night, with plans to extend until 8:30 AM each morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Massive hike in fares hiked by 14.95%; Check revised rate

14.95 per cent hike in fares of the buses operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) came into operation on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nine passengers injured in stampede triggered by festival rush at Indian train station

Two people were critically injured

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Western Railway to run 4 pairs of Holi Special trains to various destinations

The Western Railway is all set to operate four pairs of special trains to the various destinations for the festival of Holi, to be celebrated on March 25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mumbai: Three Western Railways employees run over by local train, died on spot

Three employees of the Western Railways were killed while they were fixing signalling issues between Vasai Road and Naigaon stations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bollywood and Mumbai’s lifeline share ek pyaar ka nagma

What is common to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Haseen Dilruba (2021)? It’s a small station named Apta, located two hours from the city, with hills and greenery all around. These four are among a host of Bollywood films…

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Western Railway collects Rs 115.71 crore during ticket checking drives

In an official statement, an increase of about 68 per cent in terms of fines generated from intensive checking in AC local trains was witnessed during the said period. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central Railway removes 165 encroachments between Chunabhatti-GTB nagar on Harbour line

MUMBAI: In an anti-encroachment drive undertaken by Central Railway (CR), a total of 165 illegal hutments removed between Chunabhatti and Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar section of harbour line on Monday.

The Times of India

Western Railway to run cricket World Cup special trains to Ahmedabad

MUMBAI: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway will run superfast special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

The Times of India

Mumbai: Goods train assistant loco pilot injured in stone pelting at Vaitarna

MUMBAI: A Western Railway (WR) assistant loco pilot of a goods train sustained injuries on his face after an unknown man pelted stones on the running train, shattering the glass window, near Vaitarna railway station on Sunday night.

The Times of India

Local train derails in Mumbai, no casualty; suburban train operations hit

“A coach of an empty local train derailed at Mumbai Central station on October 4, disrupting the suburban train operations,” a Western Railway official said. There was no report of injury to anyone,” the official said.

The Hindu

Railways extends period of train service

South Western Railway extends services of Train Nos 07153/07154 Narasapur-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Narasapur Weekly Express Special with existing timings & stoppages. Train Nos 14806/14805 Barmer-Yesvantpur-Barmer Weekly AC Express augmented with one AC three-tier coach from Oct 5-26 & Oct 9-30 respectively.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad train traffic hit as Narmada river crosses danger mark in Gujarat; passengers stranded

Train traffic on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route has been halted for nearly 11 hours as the Narmada river is flowing above the danger mark between Bharuch and Ankleshwar stations

The Hindu

Narendra Patil assumes office as DRM of Vijayawada Division

.Narendra Anandrao Patil, IRTS officer, assumes charge as DRM of SCR's Vijayawada Division. He achieved Western Railway's highest ever freight loading in his 25-year career. He was awarded National Railway and General Manager Awards in 2014, 2007, 2010 & 2013. Shivendra Mohan, IRSME, relinquished charge as DRM.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Law Commission seeks fresh suggestions on Uniform Civil Code; Minister Senthilbalaji remanded to judicial custody till June 28, and more

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Railways gears up to tackle Cyclone Biparjoy, several trains cancelled in Gujarat

To tackle cyclone Biparjoy, several trains have been cancelled and short-terminated as a precautionary measure in view of safety of passengers and train operations

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More than 6,000 unauthorised passengers fined for traveling in WR's AC local in April

MUMBAI: With the start of summer season, Western Railway (WR) has stepped up vigil in AC services to weed out unauthorised passengers from entering these trains. In the month of April alone, a total of 6,353 passengers were caught traveling without proper ticket.

The Times of India

Tickets valued over Rs 26 lakh seized in 46 cases of illegal touting in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The Western Railway in a special drives and raids against touts, luring innocent passengers and charging exorbitant illegal commissions has resulted in the seizure of 46 cases of illegal touting of 1088 E-tickets as well as journey-cum-reservation tickets worth Rs. 26.70 lakhs in the month of April.

The Times of India

Western Railway hands over medical equipments worth Rs 10 lakh in 2 hours after it was lost in train

MUMBAI: Western Railway’s Kandivali station master helped hand over medical equipments meant for supply to hospital to the rightful owner, after the delivery boy left the parcel that contained these items worth Rs 10 lakh in Borivli local, on December 7.

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No Functional Part Damaged In Vande Bharat Express Accident

No functional part of the newly-launched Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train was damaged after it met with an accident when a herd of buffaloes came on the railway line, said officials on Friday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Nose cone of Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train replaced

The damaged nose cone of the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express train was replaced at the Coach Care Centre in Mumbai Central a day after it was damaged

The Hindu

Over 96% of seats booked on Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train’s maiden commercial run: Western Railways

The Vande Bharat train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Gandhinagar on Friday morning

The Times of India

Launch of Delisle bridge's second girder to be completed by Sunday

MUMBAI: Western Railway will conclude the launching of the second girder for the Delisle road over bridge across the tracks at Lower Parel station by Sunday. The construction of the bridge, which was shut for traffic in 2018, has missed four deadlines since it was first announced that this connector…

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