Goregaon local to Churchgate time table

Those who reside in Goregaon and have to travel towards Churchgate only know what it is like boarding a train from Goregaon station at peak hours. The 'Goregaon locals' as we all call them are however a boon. Of course, you need to practice the timing and tricks to board these trains staring from Goregaon Platform number 4 in case you really want a place to sit. This is where your judgment counts, but I sure can help you with the timetable of Goregaon...

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Kurla to Panvel trains, new platform at Kurla possible

If you are among those who change platforms and trains at Kurla station to board a train towards Panvel, you must have always wondered: "Why can't there be starting trains from Kurla to Vashi/Panvel?" "How can they expect us to board a packed train coming from CST at overcrowded Kurla station?" "Why can't I get a place to sit if I have a 'smaller' distance to travel? Most of the people commute up to Wadala / CST and seats are always occupied!" And when you travel in the opposite direction, from say Kalamboli to Sanpada, the questions are similar,...

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Central, harbour line mega block timings today

Central Railway will operate a mega block today on Sunday 26th September 2010 for carrying out maintenance work. Here are the mega block timings and all you must know if you are planning to commute by local trains using Mumbai's central / harbour line today: Mega block between Kurla and Vashi: 11 am to 4 pm Vashi to Mumbai CST: 10.21am to 4.16 pm Mega block between Kurla to Panvel: 10.38 am to 4.08 pm Special local trains will be operated...

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Raju Srivastav on Mumbai trains, funny video

Mumbai local trains personified! Enjoy the way Raju Srivastav enacts the plight of a crowded local train. Also enjoy in this video - how to catch a seat, the way a local train fan counts the people, the way a train handle enjoys the non-peak hours, the way people pray offer flowers at stations that have some famous temple closeby and much more ;...

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Will a separate body run local trains?

I just came across an article in Hindustan Times newspaper . It appears that instead of our Western and Central Railway, a separate body might manage Mumbai's suburban rail network! Now this new entity might ensure punctuality and quality of the train services. As for now, the charter of this demand has been submitted to the officials from the Railway Board in Delhi. Click on the link ‘Separate body to run city trains’ to know mo...

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Mega Block timings today; Central, Harbour line

Central Railway will operate a mega block today on 5th September 2010 for carrying out maintenance work. Here are the mega block timings and all you must know if you are planning to travel by local trains in Mumbai today: Mega block on Matunga to Mulund fast track: 10.30 am to 4 pm Fast trains leaving from CST will run on slow track from Matunga to Mulund during this time and will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund. Mega block...

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Dahanu-Boisar-Vasai to Panvel train timetable

Very few local trains connect the long distance from Dahanu to Panvel. Here are the timings for the Dahanu-Boisar-Vasai- Panvel connectivity: 5:30 am train from Dahanu reaches Panvel at 8.55 am 4.40 pm train from Vasai reaches Panvel at 6.25 pm 8.30 pm train from Boisar reaches Vasai at 9.40 pm Also, a 6.35 pm train from Vasai reaches Boisar at 8.10 pm ...

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