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Mumbai Local Derails While Entering Kharkopar Station, Zero Casualties Reported
In Mumbai, three coaches of the Belapur to Kharkopar local train derailed while entering Kharkopar station. The incident occurred around 8:46 am on February 28, confirmed Railway Police. Central Railway's chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar said, Due to the derailment, trains on Belapur - Kharkopar - Nerul line are not running. Furthermore, railways confirmed no injuries to any passengers. Moreover, relief trains have left for the… read-more
Tags: Derail, No Casualties, Mumbai Locals, Kharkopar Station, train derailed
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Mumbai Locals Witnesses Fun Karaoke For Commuters Amid Navratri Festival
The festive season of Navratri became more exciting for Mumbai local travellers, with fun karaoke and "Bhajan Mandlis" in trains and metros. After Ae Halo (Garba) footage from inside Mumbai's lifeline transport, videos showing passengers having a karaoke night have surfaced on the internet. The viral video is receiving an "aww" response from netizens, who appreciated the fun by people, which would make lengthy rides easy and… read-more
Tags: Mumbai Locals, Navratri, Karaoke In Trains, Commuters, Maharashtra
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Man Travelling Without Ticket For 23 Years Caught At Mumbai Railway Station
In a bizarre incident, a man named Paresh Arvindbhai Patel has been held for allegedly travelling without a ticket for 23 years and, when asked, used to avoid ticket checking by claiming to be "railway staff." However, during a special drive against the ticketless passengers, Patel was caught with a revelation that he was not the staff but the railway contractor. A case has been registered and investigation underway.
Tags: Ticketless, Mumbai Passengers, caught, arrested, Mumbai Locals
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AC Local Trains Fare To Be Reduced By 50% In Mumbai
The Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve announced air-conditioned local trains fare in Mumbai less by 50%. On April 29, Danve addressed the media in an inauguration of the restored heritage building of Byculla railway station and announced the new fare to be Rs 30. Previously, the AC local train fare was Rs 65 for a distance of 5 km. Notably, it was a Mumbai people's long-pending demand.
Tags: Mumbai Locals, Maharashtra , Railways Minister, Raosaheb Danve, Fare
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Youth Died After Falling From Over Crowded Local: Maharashtra
A 22-year-old- youth died after he fell from an over crowded Mumbai locals, on March 23. The incident happened between Goregaon and Malad station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Borivali Government Railway Police said that a case has been registered and assured further investigation in the matter. Notably, the identity of the youth, who board the train from Churchgate is yet to be revealed.
Tags: Mumbai Locals, Malad, Goregaon, Crowded Locals, GRP Borivali
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Maharashtra Govt To Not Withdraw COVID-19 Restrictions On Local Trains
Maharashtra Government announced to continue restricting unvaccinated people from boarding Mumbai local trains. On March 2, the government informed the same to the Bombay HC, which reviewed a petition, asking the state government to withdraw the restrictions, imposed as per individual's vaccination status. Furthermore, the HC allowed the petitioners to file a new petition after Shiv Sena-NCP-INC Government issued fresh orders regarding… read-more
Tags: Mumbai Locals, COVID-19 restrictions, Maharashtra (95, Bombay High Court, Shiv Sena
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QR Passes For Mumbaikars To Board Local Trains: Mayor Kishori Pednekar
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar informed on August 10 that QR passes will be available to fully vaccinated Mumbaikars at 65 railway stations allowing them to board local trains from August 15. The QR codes will aid the railway authorities to substantiate the authenticity of people traveling in local trains. Besides, an app will be launched where passengers with smartphones can download QR passes.
Tags: Mumbai Locals, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Mayor Kishori Pednekar, Fully Vaccinated
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Fully Jabbed People Can Use Mumbai Locals From Independence Day
Mumbai local trains will resume from August 15 for fully vaccinated people as declared by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on August 8. Online and offline issuing of passes will be made available to the passengers. Passengers can issue their monthly train passes through an app, while photo passes will be available at the ward offices and train stations for fully jabbed people who lack smartphones.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra , Mumbai Locals, Vaccination
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Long Journey Passengers Allowed To Travel In Mumbai Local Trains
As a new relaxation from COVID-19 norms, railway authorities have allowed people with verified long-distance train tickets to travel their boarding station by the Mumbai local trains. Moreover, people who have arrived from various cities to Mumbai in trains can also avail sub-urban rail service within six hours of their arrival. Earlier, a niche category of people, including frontline workers and essential service providers were allowed to… read-more
Tags: Mumbai Locals, Railway Authorities
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