Showing posts with label Local train news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Local train news. Show all posts
Mega Block Timings | Central, Harbour & Western Lines | Sunday, 20th May
Please note the mega block timings for 20th May, 2012.
Thane-Kalyan: Down line fast trains leaving CST station from 10.03 am to 1.40 pm will halt at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup and Mulund stations also. After Thane station, these trains will run on the slow line up to Kalyan and halt at all stations in between.
CST - Panvel / Belapur / Vashi: Down Harbour line services to Panvel / Belapur / Vashi leaving CST from 10.23 am to 3.37 pm and Up Harbour line services towards CST leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi from 10.20 am to 3.27 pm will remain suspended.
Kurla and Mankhurd: Up & Down Harbour line services will remain suspended between Kurla and Mankhurd. However special trains will run on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Kurla and Mankhurd - Panvel sections during the block period.
Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main line and Thane - Nerul / Vashi from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on 20.5.2012.
CENTRAL LINE
Thane-Kalyan: Down line fast trains leaving CST station from 10.03 am to 1.40 pm will halt at Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup and Mulund stations also. After Thane station, these trains will run on the slow line up to Kalyan and halt at all stations in between.
HARBOUR LINE
CST - Panvel / Belapur / Vashi: Down Harbour line services to Panvel / Belapur / Vashi leaving CST from 10.23 am to 3.37 pm and Up Harbour line services towards CST leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi from 10.20 am to 3.27 pm will remain suspended.
Kurla and Mankhurd: Up & Down Harbour line services will remain suspended between Kurla and Mankhurd. However special trains will run on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Kurla and Mankhurd - Panvel sections during the block period.
Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main line and Thane - Nerul / Vashi from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on 20.5.2012.
WESTERN LINE
Borivali and Goregaon: There will be a 5-hour jumbo block between Borivali and Goregaon stations
from 11 am to 4 pm during which all Up and Down slow trains will run on fast track between Borivali and Goregaon. During the block period trains
will run from Platform Nos. 3/4/5/6/6A at Borivali and some trains will remain cancelled.
Trains running late today too - 19th April status update
9.22 pm status: 9.09 pm train at Currey Road hasn't arrived yet at 9.22 pm.
10.30 am status:Trains on harbour line running late with a difference of 10 minutes. Indicators are zeroed out. - info shared by Apoorva Singh
10.00 am status: Central line trains seem to be running fine up to Dadar, after that the services are super slow. Harbour line frequency is very poor.
8.30 am status: Local trains in Central and Harbour lines are running late by 15-45 minutes.
The Services are expected to be normalized in a week's time. However, the authorities have said that 85% trains will be running today.
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Mumbai trains running late as signal panel catches fire
Late last night, the signal panel between Kurla and Vidyavihar caught fire. The fire was brought in control within 30 minutes, but has affected train services badly. Earlier, trains were running over an hour late. Train services were cancelled up to 3.30 am.
10.00 am update: Some of our friends have informed that since many train commuters are travelling by roads, some of the roads and highways are jam-packed. We would suggest that if some people can leave a bit late from home, say after 11.30 am, the congestion could be sorted.
8.40 am update: Central and Harbour line trains running around 35 - 50 minutes late.
Central line commuters are permitted to travel via Mahim-Churchgate route to reach their destination.
Services might be affected for a maximum of three days, as reported by railway authorities.
Mumbai-Pune Pragati Express cancelled.
Mumbai-Pune Singhgad Express cancelled.
Kurla-Manmad Godavari Express cancelled.
Manmad-Kurla Godavari Express cancelled.
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10.00 am update: Some of our friends have informed that since many train commuters are travelling by roads, some of the roads and highways are jam-packed. We would suggest that if some people can leave a bit late from home, say after 11.30 am, the congestion could be sorted.
8.40 am update: Central and Harbour line trains running around 35 - 50 minutes late.
Central line commuters are permitted to travel via Mahim-Churchgate route to reach their destination.
Services might be affected for a maximum of three days, as reported by railway authorities.
Mumbai-Pune Pragati Express cancelled.
Mumbai-Pune Singhgad Express cancelled.
Kurla-Manmad Godavari Express cancelled.
Manmad-Kurla Godavari Express cancelled.
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Rooftop travel kills 23-year old at Andheri
23-year old Fardeen Muraad Khan died on the spot as he climbed the rooftop of a Churchgate Virar local train on Sunday 18th March, 2012.
It must be noted that Western Railway had recently converted the power mode to a stronger 25000 Volts. This essentially means that anyone coming in contact with these powerful wires will result in horrific death.
I AGAIN URGE COMMUTERS TO STOP TRAVELLING ON ROOFTOPS OF TRAINS.
Also, if you see someone climb the rooftop, PLEASE stop the person as soon as possible and educate about the powerful wires.
On 16th March, a young boy climbed on the rooftop of a train at Elphinstone Road station and suffered 50% burns.
It must be noted that Western Railway had recently converted the power mode to a stronger 25000 Volts. This essentially means that anyone coming in contact with these powerful wires will result in horrific death.
I AGAIN URGE COMMUTERS TO STOP TRAVELLING ON ROOFTOPS OF TRAINS.
Also, if you see someone climb the rooftop, PLEASE stop the person as soon as possible and educate about the powerful wires.
On 16th March, a young boy climbed on the rooftop of a train at Elphinstone Road station and suffered 50% burns.
One more dies crossing tracks!
Reports of people dying while crossing tracks are increasing these days. These are read by all those who read newspapers, yet, people continue to cross tracks.
On Monday, a 4-year-old girl was hit by a train (more info) since her family had to cross tracks due to unavailability of a FOB in Mumbra*. Yesterday (22nd February 2012), a 27-year-old man died while crossing tracks near Govandi station. While people and newspapers are complaining (rightfully) about unavailability of helpers, they still continue to cross tracks. Most of them are an educated lot!
Youngsters, especially college students are often spotted avoiding the FOB to reach 'faster'. They realise that it's dangerous, yet they think, "I will be able to reach the other side before any train comes, I am smart enough!" Seldom they realise that the 'other side' might not have a way back.
I offer my condolences to the family of the victim and I understand that if there was no delay in availability of helpers, the man might have been saved.
But seriously, I urge you all not to cross railway tracks. Instead of saving that one minute by avoiding FOB / subway, you can save time by leaving home a minute earlier, spending a minute less in watching the television or waking up on time without putting your alarm on snooze!
Please spread the message and encourage people against crossing tracks.
*Mumbra residents have been demanding a foot over-bridge for a long time.
On Monday, a 4-year-old girl was hit by a train (more info) since her family had to cross tracks due to unavailability of a FOB in Mumbra*. Yesterday (22nd February 2012), a 27-year-old man died while crossing tracks near Govandi station. While people and newspapers are complaining (rightfully) about unavailability of helpers, they still continue to cross tracks. Most of them are an educated lot!
Youngsters, especially college students are often spotted avoiding the FOB to reach 'faster'. They realise that it's dangerous, yet they think, "I will be able to reach the other side before any train comes, I am smart enough!" Seldom they realise that the 'other side' might not have a way back.
I offer my condolences to the family of the victim and I understand that if there was no delay in availability of helpers, the man might have been saved.
But seriously, I urge you all not to cross railway tracks. Instead of saving that one minute by avoiding FOB / subway, you can save time by leaving home a minute earlier, spending a minute less in watching the television or waking up on time without putting your alarm on snooze!
Please spread the message and encourage people against crossing tracks.
*Mumbra residents have been demanding a foot over-bridge for a long time.
Special local trains on New Year's Eve
Worried about traveling back home at late night / early morning after partying on New Year's Eve? Well, Railways have come to your rescue by announcing some special local trains after 31st midnight as follows:
Churchgate to Virar:
A slow train will leave from Churchgate at 1.45 am (1st January 2012) and reach Virar at 3.28 am.
A slow train will leave from Churchgate at 3.15 am (1st January 2012) and reach Virar at 4.55 am.
Virar to Churchgate:
A slow train will leave from Virar at 12.40 am (1st January 2012) and reach Churchgate at 2.20 am.
A slow train will leave from Virar at 2 am (1st January 2012) and reach Churchgate at 3.40 am.
CST to Kalyan:
Train will leave from CST at 1.10 am (1st January 2012) and reach Kalyan at 2.40 am.
Kalyan to CST:
Kalyan to CST:
Train will leave from Kalyan at 1.15 am (1st January 2012) and reach CST at 2.45 am.
CST to Panvel:
CST to Panvel:
Train will leave from CST at 1.20 am (1st January 2012) and reach Panvel at 2.40 am.
Panvel to CST:
Panvel to CST:
Train will leave from Panvel at 1.20 am (1st January 2012) and reach CST at 2.40 am.
Harbour line train services affected
9.15 am update:
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Harbour line trains are not running currently due to a technical snag between Vashi and Mankhurd stations. The trains were running behind schedule earlier.
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Harbour line trains are not running currently due to a technical snag between Vashi and Mankhurd stations. The trains were running behind schedule earlier.
Mega Block timings - Sunday, November 6
Kalyan to Thane: Fast trains leaving Thane between 10.45 am and 3.58 pm will be diverted on slow line upto Kalyan station and will halt at all stations between Thane and Kalyan during the block period.
Vashi and Belapur: Trains leaving Belapur/Panvel will remain cancelled from Belapur up to Vashi between 10.48 am and 4.01 pm.
Trains leaving Vashi will remain cancelled from Vashi up to Belapur between 10.41 am and 4.06 pm.
Thane and Panvel: On the Trans-Harbour line, trains will not run from Panvel up to Nerul from 11.03 am to 3.25 pm .
Trains leaving Thane will be cancelled between Nerul and Panvel from 10.03 am to 2.21 pm.
Andheri and Panvel: Trains will not run between Andheri and Panvel during the mega block period.
Special traffic block between Kalyan-Dombivli stations
The following schedules will be affected on 1st and 2nd November:
S-2 Karjat-CST slow local that was to depart at 2.30 am will leave Karjat at 3 am. This train will run as a fast train between Kalyan and CST and will halt at Dombivli, Thane, Ghatkopar, Kurla, Dadar and Byculla stations. It will reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at 4.59 am.
The following diversions will take place on 1st and 2nd November:
Up Mail/Express trains arriving from Pune side will be diverted via Karjat-Panvel-Diva and will reach their destinations behind schedule. These trains will halt at Diva station for the benefit of Kalyan passengers. The trains facing diversion are:
- 11028 Chennai-Mumbai Mail
- 11020 Bhubaneshwar-Mumbai Konark Express
- 16382 Kanyakumari-Mumbai Express
- 51028 Pandharpur - Mumbai Fast Passenger will be regulated at Neral for 50 minutes
- Up Mail/Express trains arriving from Nasik side will be regulated between Titwala and Kasara stations for 20 mins - 1 hour and will reach their destination behind schedule
Parel to get another platform!
Pinch yourself, it's true! Parel might finally get a new platform and end the woes of many commuters who are 'forced' to cross railway tracks at Parel station. How I have struggled in the jam-packed FOB! But this platform will be connected to the foot over-bridge and de-congest the existing bridge.
Read the entire report by Rajendra Aklekar, DNA, here.
Mega block timings for Sunday, October 30
Kalyan to Thane: Fast trains leaving Kalyan between 10.40 am and 3.43 pm will be diverted on slow line upto Thane station and will halt at all stations between Kalyan and Thane during the block period.
Harbour line trains leaving Vashi between 10.21 am and 4.16 pm will be suspended between Vashi and Kurla stations.
Harbour line trains leaving Kurla between 10.38 am to 4.08 pm will be suspended between Kurla and Vashi stations.
Special local trains will run on CST-Kurla and Vashi-Panvel sections during the block period. Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel Via Thane-Vashi/Nerul on their valid ticket.
Thanking Mr. Rajendra Aklekar for sharing the information!
No Foot to Keep on Footboard
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| Travelling on footboard of local trains - Avoid if you can |
Yesterday (October 2, 2011), two friends fell off a running local train. While Lala sustained some injuries, Kadar Shaikh lost his leg!
The incident happened between Kurla and Tilak Nagar stations. Apparently, they were standing on the footboard as the train was crowded and Kadar lost his balance.
Yet again we insist:
- Please do not travel on footboard. Getting late to reach your destination is better than losing limbs / life.
- Please do not try to board / alight from a running train.
- Please let commuters alight first.
- Please do not travel on train's rooftop.
- Please HELP victims of such accidents.
Mega block timings for 25 September 2011
Central Railway will operate a mega block today on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Here are the mega block timings you must be aware of if you are planning to travel by local trains in Mumbai today:
Mega block on Matunga to Mulund: Fast trains leaving CST between 10.28 am and 3.25 pm will run on slow track from Matunga to
Mulund and will halt at all
stations in between.
Harbour line trains from Panvel / Belapur / Vashi to CST will run on Central Main Fast Line from Kurla station to CST from 10.40 am to 3.54 pm. The trains will not halt at Currey Road and Chinchpokli stations.
Harbour line train services will remain suspended as follows:
Mega block from CST to Bandra / Andheri: 10.47 am to 4.03 pm
Mega block from Bandra / Andheri to CST: 10.41 am to 3.48 pm
Harbour line commuters for Bandra / Andheri can travel via main line / western line from 10 am to 6 pm during the mega block.
Info courtesy: Central Railway Notice
Harbour line trains from Panvel / Belapur / Vashi to CST will run on Central Main Fast Line from Kurla station to CST from 10.40 am to 3.54 pm. The trains will not halt at Currey Road and Chinchpokli stations.
Harbour line train services will remain suspended as follows:
Mega block from CST to Bandra / Andheri: 10.47 am to 4.03 pm
Mega block from Bandra / Andheri to CST: 10.41 am to 3.48 pm
Harbour line commuters for Bandra / Andheri can travel via main line / western line from 10 am to 6 pm during the mega block.
Info courtesy: Central Railway Notice
Woman dies crossing tracks, rescuers lose life too
Yet again, a woman died while crossing tracks. Worse still, two people who tried to save her had to lose their life too!
Two men, Shivshankar Shrivastav and Dilip Bhawar, passing by the area noticed the risk the woman was taking. They ran to save her but unfortunately a local train started coming from the opposite direction. Impossible to make the right judgment at the moment, the trio were left completely confused. Eventually, all three of them were run over by the goods train.
Please do not cross the tracks. You are not just putting your life at risk but others too
Harbour trains running late
Very few harbour line trains were operational between 9 and 10 am today. The up line trains were directed on Central Main line from Kurla.
FOB Delayed, Trains Delayed!
Location: Diva
Date: July 5, 2011
Incident: Protest by Commuters
Demand: To get an FOB constructed on time
Result: Trains delayed, FOB might still not be ready in time!
Commuters who want an important Foot-Over-Bridge (FOB) to be functional by August 31, protested at Diva Junction yesterday leaving the trains delayed in the morning. In the absence of an FOB directly leading to the east side of Diva station, commuters are left with no choice but to cross tracks. Need we mention that this is directly proportional to accidents!
CR officials have reportedly said that due to rains the FOB work cannot be completed until September end!
Date: July 5, 2011
Incident: Protest by Commuters
Demand: To get an FOB constructed on time
Result: Trains delayed, FOB might still not be ready in time!
Commuters who want an important Foot-Over-Bridge (FOB) to be functional by August 31, protested at Diva Junction yesterday leaving the trains delayed in the morning. In the absence of an FOB directly leading to the east side of Diva station, commuters are left with no choice but to cross tracks. Need we mention that this is directly proportional to accidents!
CR officials have reportedly said that due to rains the FOB work cannot be completed until September end!
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