Helpline numbers for info on Mangalore plane crash

Helpline numbers - Mangalore Air India Express flight cr...

Central Railway mega block timings on 9th May

As on most of the Sundays, CR has announced mega block today (Sunday, May 9). Here are the timings: Mega block from Mulund to Matunga (fast track): 11 am to 4.30 pm Mega block from CST to Kurla: 11 am to 4.30 pm Mega block between Wadala and Mahim stations (both ways): 11.05 am to 4.05...

Mega block between Santa Cruz and Goregaon stations

Due to maintenance work, there will be a mega block today (Sunday, May 9) between Western Railway’s Santa Cruz and Goregaon stations from 10.35 am to 3.35 pm. So the local trains will run on the fast track between these stations. Of course, some trains will be canceled so it’s advisable to keep some buffer if you plan to commute by trains tod...

Mumbai train / motormen strike status

Strike update at 6 pm: Strike called off, Mumbai local trains are running now. 170 motormen arrested - IBN Live As per the news, Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) has been imposed on the motormen who are on strike. They have been given three hours to return to work (news published at 1.14 pm). MNS threatens motormen - NDTV Earlier post on this blog on Motormen Stri...

What do Mumbai local train commuters feel like singing today?

Mumbai local train services are severely affected as the motormen strike continues even today. So what songs do Mumbai local train commuters feel like singing while waiting for the trains today? Main toh kab se khadi is paar, ye akhiyaan thakk gayi panth nihaar... aa ja re... Tu chupi hai kahaan, main tadaptaa yahaan Aaja aaja main hoon pyaar tera... aa aa aa aaja.. aa aa aa aaja... aa aa aa aaja... aa aa aah Jag soona soona laage... Aaja ve mahi tera rasta ho dekh diya Tere bin main yun kaise jiya, kaise jiya tere bin... Bin tere sanam mar...

Motormen strike affects Mumbai on 2nd day

As the motormen strike continues on the second day (4th May 2010) in Mumbai, Central Railways has advised people to opt for local trains only if absolutely necessary. Both Western Railway and Central Railway motormen are on indefinite strike since yesterday to protest since their demands are not met. Apparently only 15-20% local trains are running today, obviously resulting in crowd and irritation at the stations across Mumbai. What to do if...

Now use credit cards for season tickets!

Do you buy season tickets for your daily local train commute and are bored of visiting the ATM every time since you need to pay in cash? Now you have a reason to rejoice – Central Railway has started accepting all major credit cards for season tickets! Yes, there is this message board at Dadar station displaying the announcement by Central Railway. Nice relief on a day when motormen are planning to go on a hunger stri...