Articles by Prajakta Kunal Rane
BEST takes loan from BMC to give ₹5,500 Diwali bonus to its employees
This would mean that the amount and its interest would be recovered from BEST’s 30 lakh bus commuters and 10 lakh power consumers.
Updated on Oct 25, 2016 01:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Changing times for Mumbai train services: Railways look north for relief
The Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) are set to make your journey hassle-free by rejigging train timings and starting more services
Published on Oct 24, 2016 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Central Railway starts platform construction work at Parel
In its bid to unclog Parel station, the Central Railway (CR) has finally started construction of another platform, which is likely to be completed by December 2018.
Updated on Oct 23, 2016 12:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Goods trains out of way, Central Railway suburban trains get punctual
For the 40 lakh CR commuters, the punctuality of suburban services was a huge concern, as it felto 83% in 2015-16 from 87.1% in 2014-15
Updated on Oct 21, 2016 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane
Derailment near Chinchpokli hits Central Railway services
Confirming the failure, a CR spokesperson said the derailment had caused minimum effect to the services as it was not rush hour.
Updated on Oct 19, 2016 12:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Multiplexes, shops and eateries booked for overcharging people
Published on Oct 18, 2016 09:52 AM IST
In Mumbai: Multiplexes, shops and eateries booked for overcharging people
The Legal Metrology Organisation (LMO) has booked several retailers for overcharging consumers for milk, cold drink and bottled water during several drives during several drives
Updated on Oct 18, 2016 12:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Experts to railways: Purchase trains with combination of AC, non-AC coaches
Published on Oct 17, 2016 08:04 AM IST
Buy trains with combination of AC, non-AC coaches: Experts to rlys
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) should procure new suburban trains under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-III), suggested the activists
Published on Oct 16, 2016 10:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
In Mumbai: Power bills for BEST island city residents to reduce from Dec
The electricity bills of 10.5 lakh power consumers of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) in the island city will reduce from December, as they won’t have to pay the transport division loss recovery (TDLR) charges
Updated on Oct 14, 2016 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Use of helmets requires behavioural change: Mumbai transport commissioner
Hindustan Times interviewed transport commissioner Praveen Gedam about the rise in road accidents involving two-wheelers and the need to enforce the rule.
Published on Oct 12, 2016 12:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
CR to build 28 footbridges in two years to curb trespassing
Suburban commuters on central railway (CR) can expect a faster and hassle-free walk as the railways plans to build 28 footbridges and replace eight old ones by spending more than Rs8 crore in the next two years.
Updated on Oct 06, 2016 11:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Ticket app, more infra for city’s commuters
Published on Oct 03, 2016 08:25 AM IST
Ahead of BMC polls, ticket app, more infra for city’s commuters
Fadnavis made the announcement at the suburban station beautification programme, Hamara Station Hamari Shaan, organized by Mumbai First and Making A Difference (MAD) Foundation at Bandra station on Sunday
Updated on Oct 03, 2016 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
City to get first AC train by end of this year
The trial runs for the train will begin next month
Published on Sep 29, 2016 11:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Wholesalers at APMC markets across Maharshtra booked for flouting norms
About 117 APMC markets have been inspected across the Maharashtra, during which more than 284 cases were registered against wholesalers
Published on Sep 28, 2016 11:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Rly commuter groups oppose on-the-spot fine for trespassing
Published on Sep 25, 2016 11:09 AM IST
Vasai-Panvel track nod this month
Published on Sep 22, 2016 09:29 AM IST
Vasai-Panvel track nod by September end
The 74km Vasai-Panvel suburban corridor worth Rs5, 600crore will have 10 suburban stations and will connect Navi Mumbai directly to the Vasai-Virar-Dahanu section. The project is expected to be complete by 2021.
Updated on Sep 22, 2016 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Parel terminus work to start from Sept-end
Parel terminus construction work, that will allow the Central Railway to terminate and start services from Parel station, is likely to start from the end of September.
Updated on Sep 21, 2016 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Journey from CST to Panvel to take 27 mins less by 2022
Published on Sep 20, 2016 11:34 AM IST
Your journey from CST to Panvel may get 27 minutes shorter by 2022
If all goes as planned, your daily commute from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) to Panvel will reduce from 77 to 50 minutes by 2022 in an AC local train for Rs 68.
Updated on Sep 19, 2016 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
4-day week for office-goers to cut train congestion?
For office goers in the city this could mean relief from exhausting travel hours, as their 5-day travel to office will reduce by a day, depending on the work structure and organisation.
Published on Sep 19, 2016 11:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
BEST to start mobile ticketing system
The system is likely to be similar to the system of mobile ticketing started by the Central and Western Railway, in which commuters are sent a Quick Response (QR) code after booking their ticket
Updated on Sep 17, 2016 04:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Centre gives nod for more railway lines
Published on Sep 15, 2016 08:41 AM IST
MUTP III gets Centre’s approval, cabinet nod awaited
After a gap of eight years finally the city has been sanctioned new suburban railway lines which will not only improve but also expand the suburban rail network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Published on Sep 14, 2016 10:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
Boost to rail infra: MUTP-3 may get Centre nod today
Published on Sep 14, 2016 09:26 AM IST
Boost to rail infrastructure in Mumbai: MUTP-3 may get Centre nod today
After the clearance from the board, the proposal will be sent to the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) for final sanction, after which the tenders for different construction works will be floated
Updated on Sep 14, 2016 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai
‘Restructuring railway timetable will take at least 2 to 3 years’
Published on Sep 13, 2016 09:59 AM IST
Here’s how Mumbai’s local trains can be made better
Change the schedule and timing of the services to match the changing travel pattern, say experts. So all trains need not start and end at CST or Churchgate. Emerging commercial hubs should be developed as new terminuses.
Updated on Sep 13, 2016 12:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Kunal Rane, Mumbai