Gorakhpur train accident helpline numbers

Krishak Express and Lucknow-Barauni Express collided last night (30 September 2014) in Nanda Nagar, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Helpline Numbers:

Gorakhpur - 0551-2203265 / 0551-3303365 / 0551-2201796
Lucknow - 0522-2233042
Chhapra - 097714 43941
Bhatni - 05566-281361
Devriya - 05568-227790
(Source: IBN7, NDTV)

As per the news at 8.30 am, 12 people are reported dead and 45 injured.

Praying that there are no more casualties.

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Accident? DON'T JUST CLICK PHOTOS, HELP PEOPLE

Letter to those with camera phones:

It's a shame that someone has to say this but when you witness an accident DON'T JUST CLICK PHOTOS, HELP PEOPLE.

Another derailment happened in Mumbai yesterday. One killed, 23 injured. Suddenly, again, a person became a number. HSC student Dhaval Lodaya (17) could not be saved. Could have been saved. Only if medical help arrived in time. Reportedly, it took 90 minutes. I know, it is not a surprise to most of Mumbaikars. But there were people, a lot of people. Some injured, some just saved, some onlookers. And yet, in those 90 minutes when the ambulance did not arrive, people kept clicking photos, or that's what I read in the newspaper.

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Echoing the voice of commuters

While travelling by a Mumbai local train, there are so many things you regularly hear, say or want to say:

"Kidhar utarna hai? Door kyun block karke rakha hai?"

"Zara sarko bhaiiya, fourth seat pe baithna hai."

"Khaalipeeli machmach nahi karneka."

"Thoda push karo, jagaah ban jayegi."

"Dus ka paanch, gaanvti santra lo!"

"#*%^... #%*+...

As a guest blogger with Half Baked Voices, I got an opportunity to bring to light the voice of daily commuters. I am sure, you can relate to what I have listed out here. Do let me know what you would like to add to the list,

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The world around is not a dustbin!

For the last one month, there has not been a single day when I haven't witnessed people littering through the windows of the local trains. What's more disheartening is that mothers, seemingly educated as is visible from the way they dress and travel in the first class compartment, do so in the presence of their little kids. It's one thing that they do not understand the importance of keeping the city clean. But passing on such habits to the next generation is creating a future city of rubbish around us.

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Mega Block Timings: Sunday, 29th September 2013

Matunga and Mulund stations:

Fast trains leaving CST from 10.08 am to 2.51 pm will be diverted o­n slow line between Matunga and Mulund stations. These trains will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund during the block period.

Up line fast trains leaving Thane from 10.50 am to 3.36 pm will halt at Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Kurla during the block period.

The trains will run 15-20 mins behind schedule.

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THE GOOD COMMUTER 3-POINT PLEDGE

Take THE GOOD COMMUTER 3-POINT PLEDGE THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY.

 
Yes, we have so many complaints against the system and services. And many of us think there is nothing much we can do about it. BUT WE CAN make the smaller differences. This Independence Day, let's pledge to do what we can to make the local trains, platforms and the city a cleaner place. 

Join us in the 3-POINT PLEDGE below and share with us your stories. The best stories will be published on this blog.

1 - If I notice people littering in / from the trains / platforms, I will politely ask them not to do so (When other commuters notice you doing so, they will also stop littering and ask others from doing so)
2 - If I notice youngsters performing stunts in trains, I will interrupt / call the helpline number 1275 immediately.
3 - If I take a train to the last station and I know no one will board my compartment at that time, I will switch off the fans.
 
If you are all set to join us in this mission, Please comment 'I Pledge' here and please share. 

LET'S MAKE THIS A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Join us in this initiative on Facebook. 

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Mega Block Timings | 11th August 2013

CENTRAL LINE

Kalyan-Thane: Down line fast local trains leaving Thane station from 9.04 am to 2.51 pm will be diverted on the slow line between Kalyan and Thane Stations (will stop at all stations up to Kalyan ).

All Up fast trains leaving Thane from 10.50 am to 3.43 pm will halt at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Mulund in addition to their respective scheduled halts. 

The trains will run around 15 minutes behind their schedule.

Kalyan-Ambernath: Down line trains leaving Kalyan from 1.32 pm to 3.17 pm and Up line trains leaving Badlapur from 1.49 pm to 3.22 pm will remain suspended between Kalyan and Badlapur stations. Shuttle services will be operational between Badlapur and Karjat during the mega block.

CST-Bandra/Andheri: Harbour line trains to Bandra/Andheri leaving CST from 10.48 am to 3.33 pm and those leaving for CST from Bandra /Andheri from 10.40 am to 3.45 pm will remain suspended.

      

Harbour line services for Panvel / Belapur/Vashi leaving CST from 10.52 am to 3.13 pm will run via main line between CST and Kurla further will be diverted o­n Harbour line. These trains will not halt at Chinchpokli and Currey Road stations.

Harbour line passengers for Bandra/ Andheri are permitted to travel Via Main line and Western Railway from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm o­n 11.8.2013.  

WESTERN LINE

Borivali and Goregaon: There will be a 5-hour jumbo block o­n the 5th line between Borivali and Goregaon stations from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm today. During this period all Up & Down Mail as well as Express trains will run o­n fast lines between Borivali and Goregaon stations.

Information Courtesy : Public Relations Department, Central & Western Railway

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Mega Block Timings | 14th July 2013

CENTRAL LINE

Kalyan-Thane: Up line fast local trains leaving Kalyan station from 10.30 am to 3.53 pm will be diverted on the slow line between Kalyan and Thane Stations (will stop at all stations up to Thane). After Thane, they will be redirected on fast line but will stop at the following stations between Thane and CST: Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Kurla, Dadar and Byculla.

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Mega block timings: Sunday 30th June 2013

CENTRAL LINE

Up slow and semi fast trains leaving Kalyan from 10.34 am to 3.54 pm will be diverted o­n Up fast line between Kalyan and Mulund stations (will halt at Dombivli and Thane stations, will not halt at  Thakurli, Kopar, Diva, Mumbra and Kalva stations). People wanting to reach the stations where these trains will not halt during the mega block can travel via Dombivli/Thane in Down direction on their valid tickets.
 

Also, fast trains leaving CST from 10.08 am to 2.40 pm will halt at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Mulund. Fast trains leaving Thane from 10.50 am to 3.08 pm will halt at Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Kurla stations.

 

Local trains leaving Kalyan from 1.32 pm to 3.17 pm and leaving Badlapur from 1.49 pm to 3.22 pm will remain suspended between Kalyan and Badlapur. Shuttle services will run between Badlapur and Karjat during the block period.  

Central line trains are expected to be 15-20 minutes late due to the block.

HARBOUR LINE

Harbour trains leaving CST for Panvel / Belapur / Vashi stations from 10.23 am to 3.01 pm and trains leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi for CST from 10.20 am to 3.04 pm will remain suspended.

Special local trains will run o­n CST-Kurla and Mankhurd-Panvel sections during the block period. 

 

8 SPECIAL TRAINS will run between CST and Panvel via Main Line / Trans Harbour Line. These locals will run via Main Line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Thane halting at Masjid, Sandhurst Road, Byculla, Dadar and Kurla and further via Trans Harbour Line halting at all stations between Thane and Panvel. The timings are as follows:

 

CST - PANVEL SPECIAL TRAINS (VIA THANE)

CST Departure   Thane Departure     Panvel Arrival

10.31 am            11.21 am                 12.14 pm

11.40 am            12.30 pm                 1.23 pm

12.53 pm            1.43 pm                   2.36 pm

1.49 pm              2.39 pm                   3.32 pm

PANVEL - CST SPECIAL TRAINS (VIA THANE)

Panvel Departure    Thane Departure CST Arrival

10.35 am                 11.28 am             12.18 pm

11.24 am                 12.17 pm             1.09 pm

12.45 pm                 1.38 pm               2.28 pm

13.42 pm                 2.35 pm               3.25 am

WESTERN LINE

There will be a 5-hour jumbo block o­n the Santacruz and Goregaon stations from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm. During this period,  between Santacruz and Goregaon stations, all Up & Down fast trains will run on slow line and some trains will be cancelled.

 

Information Courtesy : Public Relations Department, Central & Western Railway
 

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Mega block timings: 16th June 2013

CENTRAL LINE

Kalyan-Thane: Up line fast trains leaving Kalyan station from 10.30 am to 3.33 pm will be diverted on the slow line between Kalyan and Thane Stations (will stop at all stations up to Thane). After Thane, they will be redirected on fast line but will stop at the following stations between Thane and CST: Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar, Kurla, Dadar and Byculla.

These trains will not stop at Kalva, Mumbra, Diva, Kopar and Thakurli stations.

Commuters wishing to reach Kalva, Mumbra, Diva, Kopar and Thakurli are permitted to travel via Kalyan and Thane in down direction on their valid card/season tickets during the mega block.

All Down fast trains leaving CST from 10.08 am to 2.40 pm will halt at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Mulund in addition to their respective scheduled halts. 

Central line trains are expected to be 15-20 minutes late due to the block.

WESTERN LINE

Borivali and Goregaon: There will be a 5-hour jumbo block o­n the 5th line between Borivali and Goregaon stations from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm today. During this period all Up & Down Mail as well as Express trains will run o­n fast lines between Borivali and Andheri stations. Hence, some Up & Down local trains will remain cancelled.

Information Courtesy : Public Relations Department, Central & Western Railway
 

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Mumbai Local Train Updates - 10th June 2013

5:30 pm update on Harbour line trains: 15 -20 mins late
And then a couple of trains arrive within 3-4 minutes!

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Mega Block Timings: Sunday, 31st March 2013

Matunga and Mulund stations:
Fast trains leaving CST from 9.37 am to 2.51 pm will be diverted o­n slow line between Matunga and Mulund station. These trains will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund during the block period.

Up line fast trains will also halt at Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Kurla during the block period.

Mankhurd and Nerul:

Harbour line trains leaving CST for Panvel / Belapur / Vashi will be cancelled from 10.12 am to 2.45 pm.
Trains leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi for CST from 10.20 am to 3.04 pm will remain cancelled.

Special local trains will run between CST and Mankhurd as well as between Panvel and Thane stations. Harbour line passengers for Panvel / Belapur / Vashi are permitted to travel Via Trans Harbour Line / Main Line during the block period o­n 31st March 2013. 

Info courtesy: CR Press Release

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Mega Block Timings: 10th March 2013

No mega block on Trans-harbour line.

The timings for mega block on central line are as follows:

Between Matunga and Mulund:

Fast trains leaving CST from 9.37 am to 2.51 pm will be diverted slow track between Matunga and Mulund stations. These trains will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund during the block period.

During the block period, up fast trains will halt at Mulund, Bhandup, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Kurla as well.

Between Mankhurd and Nerul:

Harbour line services leaving CST from 10.12 am to 2.45 pm for Panvel / Belapur / Vashi will be suspended.

Harbour line services leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi from from 10.20 am to 3.04 pm for CST will be suspended.

Special local trains will run o­n CST – Mankhurd and Panvel – Thane sections during the block period. 
Harbour line passengers for Panvel / Belapur / Vashi are permitted to travel Via Trans Harbour Line / Main Line during the block period 

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Mumbai Local Mega Block Timings | 3rd Feb

Central Line Down fast trains between Matunga and Mulund (from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm)

Fast trains leaving CST station from 10.44 am to 2.51 pm will be diverted o­n slow line between Matunga and Mulund stations & will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund during the block period.

Harbour line between Panvel and Nerul stations (from 11 am to 3 pm)

Harbour line trains leaving Panvel from 10.43 am to 2.58 pm will remain suspended between Panvel and Nerul stations.

Trains leaving Nerul for Panvel from 10.41 am to 3.17 pm will remain suspended between Panvel and Nerul stations.

Trans-Harbour line 

Trains leaving Panvel for Thane from 11.05 am to 3.19 pm will remain suspended between Panvel and Nerul stations.

Thane-Panvel trains services leaving Nerul towards Panvel from 11.42 am to 2.48 pm will remain suspended between Panvel and Nerul stations.

Panvel-Andheri services will remain cancelled during the block period.

Special local trains will run o­n CST – Nerul section of Harbour line and Thane–Nerul section of Trans Harbour line during the block period.

Due to these blocks, all suburban locals will be running about 15 minutes behind schedule. 

Churchgate and Mumbai Central 

Mega block will be taken between Churchgate and Mumbai Central from 10.35 am 3.35 in both directions on the slow line. During the both up and down locals will run on fast track.

Info courtesy: CR & WR Press Release

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Sunday Mega Block Timings - 23rd December

The Sunday Mega Block timings are are follows:
Borivali and Goregaon: From 10.35 am to 3.35 pm, slow trains will run on the fast track between Borivali and Goregaon stations.Some of the trains will be cancelled.


Thane and Kalyan: Fast trains leaving Mumbai CST from 10.08 am to 2.51 pm will run on the slow line between Thane and Kalyan and will halt at all stations in between.

Kurla and Mankhurd: Trains leaving from CST for Vashi/Belapur/Panvel from10.23 am to 3.37 pm will be suspended between Kurla and Mankhurd. Trains leaving from Panvel/Belapur/Vashi for CST from 10.20 am to 3.27 pm will be suspended between Kurla and Mankhurd. During the megablock, special trains will run between Kurla-CST and Mankhurd-Panvel

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No Mega block on Mumbai's WR, CR and Harbour Line!

Almost every Sunday Mumbai local train commuters have to schedule their day off as per the mega block timings.

But 16th December gets some relief for all the Western, Central and Harbour line passengers as there will be no mega block today!

Gaadi bulaa rahi hai... Happy travelling :)

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Fire in Andheri/CST Harbour line train compartment between Reay Road and Dockyard Road

A fire broke in Harbour line's Andheri-CST train between Raey Road and Dockyard Road railway stations in the morning around 11.15 am. As per initial reports, some people in the compartment near the guard room have been injured.

Consequently, Harbour line services are affected. If you have any updates, please share with fellow commuters here.

Here are the information links about the fire.
Zee News
Mid-Day

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Mega Block timings - Sunday, 2nd December 2012

Between Mahim and Marine Lines: From 10.35 am to 3.35 pm all Up slow trains (towards Marine Lines) will run on fast line. These trains will not halt at Matunga Road, Elphinstone Road, Lower Parel and Mahalaxmi stations. Commuters can travel in opposite direction if they want to reach at a station between Mumbai Central and Bandra.
All 12-coach slow local trains will take double halt at Mahim. Due to the block, some up and down suburban trains will remain cancelled.

Info courtesy: Western Railway

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Sunday Mega Block timings - 25th Novermber 2012

Goregaon-Borivali: 
Jumbo block between Borivali and Goregaon stations from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm o­n both Up & Down slow track. Slow trains will run on fast line between Goregaon and Borivali stations.

Some Up & Down local trains will remain cancelled.

Kalyan-Thane:

Up Slow/Semi fast line trains leaving Kalyan from 10.56 am to 3.11 pm will be diverted o­n Up fast line between Kalyan and Mulund stations.These trains will not halt at Thakurli, Kopar, Diva, Mumbra and Kalva stations during the block period.
Passengers of these stations are permitted to travel via Dombivli / Thane in down direction.

    

Kurla-Mankhurd:

Harbour line trains leaving CST from 10.23 am to 3.01 pm for Vashi/Belapur/Panvel will be cancelled.

Harbour line services leaving Panvel/Belapur/Vashi from 10.20 am to 3.04 pm will remain suspended.

Special trains will run o­n CST–Kurla and Mankhurd-Panvel sections during the block period.

Info courtesy: CR and WR

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CST-Dadar-Kurla-Vidyavihar-Kalyan local train time table

Here are the latest Central Railway time tables for local trains to Kalyan (updated on this blog on 22 November 2012). While I have taken care to avoid errors, do let me know if any timing is erroneous.

Listed below are the following local train time tables:

• CST-KALYAN
• DADAR-KALYAN
• KURLA-KALYAN
• VIDYAVIHAR-KALYAN

 

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