Obscene graffiti and phone numbers in local trains

Boarding a ladies compartment (am unsure about the gents compartments)in local trains and finding obscene messages, drawings or phonenumbers with names scribbled on the seats and walls is a reality. Almost all of us end up looking away and ignoring them. Little do werealize that the number might belong to an innocent person, someoneamong us and might become the cause of great embarrassment andinconvenience.   After reading the story (Mumbai Mirror 29th October2009) about the girl whose phone number and name were given away, Ibelieve that...

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Central line trains late even at 9 in the night

Central line trains late even at 9 in the night on 26th October 2009--Sent from my mobile deviceRegards,Anuradha Khanna Pentapalli On Twitter - http://twitter.com/annucool15 http://bombay-local.blogspot.comhttp://vegetarianrecipe.blogspot.comhttp://movies-stars.blogspot.comhttp://movie-trailers-reviews.blogspot.comhttp://annucool15.blogspot.comhttp://news-india-online.blogspot.comhttp://copywriting-communication.blogspot.comhttp://checkin-hotels.blogspot.comhttp://pic-k-s.blogspot.comhttp://mallsandrestaurants.blogspot....

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Mumbai local train status update

On my way back home, will update you with the status soon-- Sent from my mobile deviceRegards,Anuradha Khanna PentapalliOn Twitter - http://twitter.com/annucool15http://bombay-local.blogspot.comhttp://vegetarianrecipe.blogspot.comhttp://movies-stars.blogspot.comhttp://movie-trailers-reviews.blogspot.comhttp://annucool15.blogspot.comhttp://news-india-online.blogspot.comhttp://copywriting-communication.blogspot.comhttp://checkin-hotels.blogspot.comhttp://pic-k-s.blogspot.comhttp://mallsandrestaurants.blogspot....

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It’s not a strike? Local trains running late, NDTV website has a different story

Alright, while the other news channels and websites are talking about motormen going on strike due to various issues, NDTV says the trains are late due to a different reason. Well, if you know the truth, do let us know. DNAZEE NewsSamayLiveRed...

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Central Railway motormen strike update; Trains running late

Motormen strike update: Trains are currently running 20-40 minutes late (on 26th October 2009, at 4 pm).If you have the latest update, do let us kn...

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Trains strike: Central Railway motormen on strike; local train services affected

Mumbai's Central Railway motormen have gone on strike today (26th October, 2009). The strike started on Monday afternoon and many trains were seen stationed between CST and Byculla stations.As per reports, 140 trains are cancelled. Talks are in progress and apparently motormen are refusing to do overtime. As per Zee News, motormen are protesting lack of action against the guilty in the Thane bridge collapse incident wherein a pipeline fell on a moving train that led to the death of a motorman and 2 others.There wasn’t any strike when we left for...

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Thane train accident update -Travel to Thane via Kurla-Vashi-Thane route

Following the Thane train accident (23rd October 2009)and disruption of services, the railway authorities have taken a fast and smart step to ensure that commuters reach their destinations without much difficulty. Announcements are being made and notice boards been placed at stations that if commuters want to travel to Thane they can go to Kurla, take a train to Vashi and then take the Vashi - Thane train. Though it is a good move, there is quite some panic among the passengers. Getting in and out of the train is extremely tough. Worst is the...

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Train accident between Thane and Mulund, Pipeline falls on Central line train

A water pipeline fell on a moving train between Thane and Mulund stations today (23rd October 2009). The train was moving from CST to Kalyan i.e. Central Railway's mainline. The incident happened around 10:45 am. As of now, there is news of six commuters being injured. I hope there are no casualties. The motorman (driver) and some passengers are trapped under the debris.Obviously, train services are affected as the debris is being removed. In fact a few trains are stuck at some stations. A source tells me that there is a lot of water wastage happening...

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Mathura Train Accident - Goa Express Rammed into Mewar Express

Goa Express from Vasco and Mewar Express from Udaipur were about to reach Hazrat Nizamuddin station on their way to Delhi on 21st October 2009. Apparently, Mewar Express had halted on its track near Mathura when Goa Express moving on the same track rammed into the last bogey of Mewar Express. Unbelievable but true. Innocent passengers, who perhaps were on their way back after Diwali vacation, had to suffer. For no fault of theirs, they are in pain, physical and mental.Now what? Inquiries? Blame game? Politics? It will continue for a while and the...

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Thane Vashi trains getting crowded by the day

When I started travelling from Koparkhairane to Vashi in the morning peak hours, it used to be great. More often than not, I'd get a place to sit and travel super-comfortably. But gradually, commuters in Thane-Vashi line are increasing and it's close to packed in some trains during the morning peak hours. I am talking about the tiny ladies first class compartment, don't know much about the rest. In any case, I really think they should increase the frequency of trains in this line. Also, we need trains after 11:10 pm too. Can't believe the last...

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