14th to 16th August MEGA BLOCK - First and last Harbour line trains timing

As reported earlier, the 48-hour long Mumbai local trains mega block on Central and Harbour lines will start from 14th August 2009. The mega block might cause some inconvenience to the commuters, but we shouldn’t mind since it’s for a good purpose – remodeling of Masjid station. Now if you are planning to travel by local trains just before / after the mega block, you may want to keep the timings handy. Listed below is the timetable of Harbour Line local trains to and from CST station on 14th to 16th August:Harbour Line - 14th August Train TimingsLast...

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14th to 16th August MEGA BLOCK - First and last Central line trains timing

As reported earlier, the 48-hour long Mumbai local trains mega block on Central and Harbour lines will start from 14th August 2009. The mega block might cause some inconvenience to the commumega block will start from 14th August 2009ters, but we shouldn’t mind since it’s for a good purpose – remodeling of Masjid station. Now if you are planning to travel by local trains just before / after the mega block, you may want to keep the timings handy. Listed below is the timetable of Central line local trains to and from CST station on 14th to 16th August:Central...

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Swine Flu: Keep your mouth and nose covered in local trains

It was a sad sight at Koparkhairane station in the morning. Almost everyone had covered their mouth with a handkerchief / mask. Though I was impressed noticing how people are taking precautions, I was upset thinking about the state of local train travelers. The same people who I see chatting away, laughing, gossiping, fighting and joking around in the train wore fear on their faces. It hurts, it really hurts. I appreciate those who are taking care by covering their mouth and face. I heard people saying that they are not using a mask / cloth since...

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Andheri local train rams into Borivli train at Mahim station

I am still in a state of disbelief as I watch the news about an Andheri local train ramming into a Borivli / Borivali train at Mahim station on Sunday, 9th August 2009. A local train to Borivli was stationary at Mahim when an Andheri bound train collided with it from behind at around 1:15 in the afternoon. Thankfully it was a Sunday and as of now there aren't any news about any major casualties.The officials are yet to confirm the cause of the collision - whether it was a human error or technical fault. Whatever it be, Mumbai just can't afford...

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Andheri To Vasai Local Trains Timetable

Local trains start from Andheri To Vasai station at the following timings:05:0606:56 fast train08:1810:25 fast train14:3016:16 fast train16:3916:4920:25 fast train20:3721:1021...

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Dadar To Borivli / Borivali Fast Trains Timetable

Fast local trains start from Dadar to Borivli / Borivali station at 18:35 and 20:23 hou...

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Dadar To Bhayandar Fast Trains Timetable

Listed below is the timing of fast trains starting from Dadar to Bhayandar station:19:39 and 13:12 hoursDo update if there’s any change in this timing. Am a bit unsure if the timing is 19:39 or 9:39, it would be great and helpful to fellow commuters if you confirm th...

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Don’t Spit / Swachch Yatra Campaign by Railways

Am I dreaming? The railways in Mumbai has started an array of initiatives for the betterment of the life of the commuters. The SMS campaign where commuter suggestions are welcome and considered any time... The full-fledged work on having 12 rakes in most of the trains and improvising tracks... Regular announcements to alert people... Drive to stop track-crossing... Introducing new trains, new routes... And now the super duper cleanliness drive! Wow, seems like in no time we’ll be proud to tell the world about the goodness of travelling by Mumbai...

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New CST-Panvel Ladies Special Trains

Ladies travelling on the CST-Panvel railway route may now rejoice... perhaps.On 5th August 2009 at 4 pm (IST), Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee is to flag off two new ladies special trains in Mumbai. These trains will start plying on the Panvel-CST route from 6th August 2009. While the ladies special train from Panvel to CST will leave at 8:48 am (reaching CST at 10:09 am), the one from CST to Panvel will start at 5:55 pm (reaching Panvel at 7:12 pm). Good move and kudos to the continuously improving railways.But then I have one query – do...

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