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    Western Railway Services Affected After Incident

    Palghar, March 26 Services on the Western Railway network between Virar and Vaitarna in Palghar district were disrupted for almost two hours on Thursday after a man was struck by a long-distance train, an official said.The incident occurred at 3 pm when train number 22919 was passing on the...
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    Gujarat’s Surat Station: Multi-Modal Hub Development Progresses

    Surat, March 25 – The railway station in Surat, Gujarat, is undergoing redevelopment into a multi-modal transport hub (MMTH) with a long-term capacity plan. Approximately 50% of the first phase of the ₹1,500 crore project has been completed, with completion targeted for December 2027.The...
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    Increased Train Capacity on WR Network to Ease Crowding

    Mumbai, March 18 The Western Railway (WR) will convert 16 existing 12-car suburban trains into 15-car services from March 19, in an effort to increase carrying capacity and ease overcrowding on its network in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.This move will increase the total number of...
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    Faster Refunds for Railway Passengers: New QR Code Process

    Mumbai, March 18 The Western Railway (WR) announced on Wednesday the launch of a QR code-based facility to expedite refunds for failed digital payments.The facility, named SARAL (Smart Assistant and Refund Access Link), was introduced at a press conference held at the WR headquarters in Mumbai...
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    Western Railway Announces Night Block for Prabhadevi Overbridge

    Mumbai, March 14 Suburban train services on the Western Railway will be disrupted for four and a half hours on the night between Saturday and Sunday due to work on an overbridge at the Prabhadevi station, according to an official statement.The block, scheduled from 1:30 am to 6 am, is being...
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    Motera Stadium Prepares for T20 Final: Lunar Eclipse Concerns, Ricky Martin's Performance

    Ahmedabad, March 6 A prominent member of the Indian support staff has sought divine blessings at every venue where the team has played.The BCCI also doesn't want to leave any stone unturned in order to give the 'Men In Blue' the best chance of winning the third T20 World Cup trophy.So much...
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    Railway Officials Book Individuals for Obstruction

    Mumbai, March 4 A case has been registered against six individuals for allegedly transporting a large betel nut tree trunk for Holi celebrations by tying it to the doors of a suburban local train traveling from Virar in Palghar district to Mahim in Mumbai, officials have said.An X user shared...
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    Areca Nut Tree Blocked on Train: Authorities Take Action

    Mumbai, March 3 Railway authorities have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly transporting a large areca nut tree trunk for Holi celebrations by tying it to the doors of a suburban local train travelling from Virar to Mahim, officials said on Tuesday.A user on X shared an...
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    Increased Holi Travel Demand Drives Railway Expansion

    March 03, New Delhi - Indian Railways has ensured that passengers across the country can travel home for the Holi festival with ease and comfort through meticulous planning and coordinated execution across all Railway Zones.In the last five days, around 14 lakh passengers have travelled from...
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    Vaishnaw Reviews Progress of Ahmedabad-Dholera Rail Project

    Ahmedabad, March 1 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of the Western Railway's Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi-High-Speed Rail Connectivity Project in Ahmedabad on Sunday, officials said.He also reviewed the doubling of the Sarkhej-Dholera section, as well as the 134-km spur line...
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    Traffic Congestion at Andheri Subway Addressed with New Project

    Mumbai, February 27 The Maharashtra government said on Friday that it is working on a permanent solution to the recurring traffic congestion caused by waterlogging at the Andheri subway in western Mumbai during the monsoon.Responding to a calling attention motion in the assembly, Minister of...
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    Managing Festive Rush: Indian Railways Announces Holi Special Services

    Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival. To manage the anticipated increase in passenger traffic, the Railways has decided to operate 1,244 Holi Special train trips across various railway...
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    Increased AC Train Services Coming to Western Railway's Mumbai Line

    Mumbai, February 13 The Western Railway will introduce 12 new air-conditioned (AC) local train services and three new non-AC services on its suburban network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region starting January 19, officials said on Friday.Notably, the new AC services will replace 11 existing...
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    Western Railway Fire Incident – Coach Fire Quickly Contained

    Mumbai, February 13 A fire broke out inside a double-decker coach of a long-distance train at the Lower Parel workshop of Western Railway here on Friday morning, and was extinguished within half an hour, an official said.No one was injured in the incident.The fire started at 11:14 am and was...
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    MP Gauge Conversion: Railway Project Requires Central Approval, May Impact Over 1.2 Lakh Trees

    Indore, February 13 The Indian Railways has sought final approval from the Centre to begin gauge conversion of the Mhow-Khandwa line in Madhya Pradesh, which could lead to the felling of over 1.2 lakh trees, officials have said.Once approval is granted by the Union Ministry of Environment...
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