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Prajakta Kunal Rane

Prajakta Kunal Rane

Prajakta is a Senior Reporter with Hindustan Times, Mumbai. She covers transport and legal metrology.

Articles by Prajakta Kunal Rane

Matheran toy train likely to resume partially from June 1

The train services were discontinued in April 2016 following two derailments which had raised safety concerns for passengers .

Updated on Mar 23, 2017 08:08 IST

Mumbai: Western Railways to build walls along Virar-Borivli line to curb railway track deaths

The HC had also directed the railways to expedite the construction of boundary walls along railway tracks.

Updated on Mar 19, 2017 18:58 IST

Raise platforms at long-distance railway stations: Panel

Following a series of rail accidents owing to the gap between platforms and trains, the railways started increasing the height from 840mm to 920mm, but that is only on the suburban line.

Updated on Mar 10, 2017 19:01 IST

In Mumbai: Delay on harbour line likely to continue today

Around 10 lakh suburban commuters use the harbour line daily, which provides connectivity to Navi Mumbai.

Updated on Mar 1, 2017 03:49 IST

In Mumbai : Ola, Uber cab strike postponed to March 21

After holding a meeting at Govandi, the cab drivers decided to postpone their strike to March 21. Earlier, the decided to go on strike from March 1.

Updated on Mar 1, 2017 14:42 IST

First-class tickets on Mumbai’s suburban rail could get cheaper

The minimum first-class ticket fare, which now ranges between Rs50 and Rs70, has been proposed to be slashed to Rs25.

Updated on Feb 17, 2017 08:04 IST

Driver’s death in Thane: Staff of Maharashtra transport body call off strike

Officials talk to the MSRTC staff who were agitating against the death of driver, at the Mumbai Central depot, on Saturday.

Updated on Feb 11, 2017 19:34 IST

Soon, a mobile game that teaches railway commuters not to trespass

People will be able to download the game on their phones by June.

Updated on Feb 10, 2017 04:59 IST

In Mumbai: BEST to replace safety valves in 250 buses by Feb-end

The BEST bus that caught fire in Andheri.

Updated on Feb 6, 2017 19:12 IST

Rail network may reach Raigad district by 2036

For 75 lakh suburban commuters, this could mean better connectivity to the industrial belt surrounding Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Updated on Jan 22, 2017 18:04 IST

Maharashtra information commissioner wants RTI Act to be amended

Every month, hundreds of RTI applications are made at each of the eight information commissions across the state.

Updated on Jan 20, 2017 18:45 IST

In Mumbai: Western Railway charts punctuality drop to 88% in December

Increased technical failures and delay in infrastructure work is affecting WR services.

Updated on Jan 18, 2017 05:42 IST

Paying hefty service tax? Join the MGP campaign

Consumers can now send pictures of their restaurant bills through WhatsApp on 9987555665 before January 23.

Updated on Jan 17, 2017 08:13 IST

In Mumbai: BEST officials investigate cause for the fire

The incident could have jeopardised passenger safety. In fact, it has raised concerns over the safety of about 30lakh passengers who travel by the buses daily.

Updated on Jan 16, 2017 06:22 IST

In Mumbai: 18 cases lodged against retailers for dual pricing

Updated on Jan 5, 2017 04:29 IST

Ride CNG bike to college in Maharashtra, get more marks

BJP’s youth wing president Poonam Mahajan rides a CNG bike.

Updated on Jan 2, 2017 04:12 IST

Mumbai: Consumer body starts campaign against new real estate law

MGP has opposed RERA act rules formed by the state government claiming they are not only pro-developers but to be in clear violation of the consumer rights.

Updated on Jan 1, 2017 19:05 IST

CR books 17K commuters for travelling in coach for the disabled in Mumbai

In a bid to curb such illegal entry in the coaches reserved for the disabled, Central Railway will install CCTV cameras.

Updated on Dec 28, 2016 18:08 IST

Activists demand debate on plan to revise railway fares

For 75 lakh suburban commuters, this could mean cheaper first-class tickets and a 100% rise in the minimum second-class fare from the existing Rs5 to the proposed Rs10

Updated on Dec 27, 2016 19:08 IST

Being overcharged at malls or airport? Just send bill to 9920858158

The complaints will be referred to the state controller of legal metrology organization (LMO) under the food, civil supplies and consumer protection department.

Updated on Dec 27, 2016 06:39 IST

First-class tickets on Mumbai’s suburban rail could get cheaper

The minimum first-class ticket fare, which now ranges between Rs50 and Rs70, has been proposed to be slashed to Rs25.

Updated on Dec 26, 2016 04:49 IST

BJP, Shiv Sena workers spar at opening of Ram Mandir station

BJP and Shiv Sena supporters tussle during the inauguration of the Ram Mandir station on Thursday.

Updated on Dec 23, 2016 05:52 IST

Mumbai railway projects to be launched this week but work to start after a year

On Saturday, PM Modi will digitally lay foundation for Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3 projects.

Updated on Dec 22, 2016 05:45 IST

Fliers can now complain about overcharging and dual pricing

The LMO has issued a letter to the Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd. (MIAL), asking it to curb overcharging and dual pricing on the airport premises.

Updated on Dec 21, 2016 08:00 IST

Mumbai airports asked to stop vendors from overcharging flyers

Fliers at the airport have often complained about dual charging or overcharging at the domestic and international terminals.

Updated on Dec 20, 2016 18:05 IST

Launch of Mumbai’s first air-conditioned local delayed by 6 months

A month before the train was to be introduced, CR authorities said that the height of old road-bridges over tracks prevented them from operating it on the corridor and asked WR to take over.

Updated on Dec 16, 2016 18:39 IST

Central railway starts booking commuters for littering station

More than 42lakh suburban commuters use the CR daily.

Updated on Dec 13, 2016 19:18 IST

Mumbai’s Western Railway set to induct third 15-coach train by Dec 25

This is expected to increase the train’s carrying capacity by 25%.

Updated on Dec 12, 2016 03:38 IST

In Mumbai: Demand grows for trains to Kalyan and beyond

That trains run late on this route is no secret. The deteriorating punctuality of CR trains was pointed out in the 2016 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, which put the punctuality of CR services at 87% in 2014-15, against the Railway Board’s benchmark of 95%.

Updated on Dec 7, 2016 17:54 IST

Western Railway in Mumbai cleans up stations, books 19,000 this year

Last year, 6,242 were booked for the same offence in the corresponding period and Rs5.03 lakh collected in fines.

Updated on Dec 7, 2016 04:28 IST

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