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Longer trains, platforms to ease local train commute on CR by mid-2026

Platform extension work was undertaken at the CSMT during a 63-hour mega block in May 2024 (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025, 9:21 AM IST

CR to operate multiple mega blocks; suburban and long-distance services to be hit

CR to operate multiple mega blocks; suburban and long-distance services to be hit

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 4:44 AM IST

CR sells 19mn kg of scraps, earns ₹5.98 cr from decluttering offices

The Central Railway’s two-month long cleanliness drive has churned out over 19 million kg of office scrap freeing up nearly 74,876 sq.ft of cluttered space and earning the railways <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.98 crore.

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 3:44 AM IST

Elphinstone Bridge to be demolished shortly, CR and WR mega blocks imminent

Preliminary work on demolishing Carroll Bridge, an important east-west connector, began on September 10. Plans for the demolition of its most critical part—over the railway lines—are being discussed. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 21, 2025, 3:36 AM IST

Central Railway tests roaming ticket sellers at CSMT to cut long queues

Central Railway tests roaming ticket sellers at CSMT to cut long queues

Published on Nov 20, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Court denies anticipatory bail to 2 engineers booked for Mumbra train accident

According to the CR’s internal expert committee report, protruding backpacks of commuters on both trains brushed against each other, triggering a fall and causing five deaths (Hindustan Times)

Published on Nov 14, 2025, 5:40 AM IST

GRP books 42 railway staff for CSMT flash strike

Mumbai, India. Nov 06, 2025 - A Massive crowd at Parel railway station due to the Motormen's sudden strike at CSMT. Mumbai, India. Nov 06, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 13, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

10 level crossings between Kalyan-Karjat to be eliminated for faster movement of trains

10 level crossings between Kalyan-Karjat to be eliminated for faster movement of trains

Published on Nov 11, 2025, 4:56 AM IST

2 run over by trains in CR chaos after protest against Mumbra mishap FIR

With services suspended, commuters jostled to get into trains that had left CSMT earlier. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

Mumbra mishap: Staffers framed, says rly union; protest may hit ops

Thane, India. June 09, 2025: Senior officials from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police conducted an inspection at Mumbra Railway Station, where four commuters lost their lives and nine others were injured. The incident occurred when the commuters fell from a train heading to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on June 9, 2025. Thane, India. 09, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Nov 5, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Central railway schedules 1,998 special trains for diwali, chhath puja

More than 100 regular trains and 8 to 10 special trains are being operated from Mumbai daily.

Published on Oct 21, 2025, 10:26 PM IST

Days after inspection by CR GM, chaos unfolds at Pune railway station

Days after inspection by CR GM, chaos unfolds at Pune railway station

Published on Oct 20, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

CR-CIDCO squabble over Harbour line infrastructure upkeep

The Harbour line of the CR, constructed in the early 1990s, sees nearly 1.2-1.4 million daily commuters, with a majority of them traveling from the Vashi and Panvel areas. (PTI)

Published on Oct 13, 2025, 5:50 AM IST

Commuter’s ‘protruding’ backpack behind Mumbra accident that killed 5: Railways

Commuter’s ‘protruding’ backpack behind Mumbra accident that killed 5: Railways

Published on Oct 8, 2025, 3:05 PM IST

No more buffering in trains, CR to boost WiFi, connectivity

No more buffering in trains, CR to boost WiFi, connectivity

Published on Sep 30, 2025, 5:24 AM IST

Karjat rail yard revamp to disrupt services on Tuesday

Navi Mumbai, India - June 15, 2020: CSTM bound Local train from Panvel at Vashi Railway Station, after Central Railways resume Local Train Service for Essential Staff, during Nationwide Lockdown in the wake of Coronavirus pandemic in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 15, 2020. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 29, 2025, 4:50 AM IST

CR completes trials of KAVACH in Panvel-Roha stretch

As many as 730 locomotives under CR have earlier been approved to be equipped with KAVACH. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 29, 2025, 4:46 AM IST

Dombivali platform 5 widening in limbo as stations touch up for 15-car trains

Kalyan, India - September 24 2025: At Dombivali, there is a peculiar problem where there is fencing on the platform right where the ladies compartment makes a halt which leads to issues to commuters.September 4. Pic on Wednesday day in India on 24 2025 - Story ByShashank Rao ( Photo By Pramod Tambe).

Published on Sep 25, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

Asia's first woman locomotive pilot to retire, Anand Mahindra reacts

In her 36-year-long career, Surekha Yadav, loco pilot or train driver with Central Railway (CR), has manoeuvred every kind of train from goods trains to suburban locals.

Updated on Sep 19, 2025, 7:02 PM IST

Central Railway bids a fond farewell to Asia’s first woman driver

Central Railway bids a fond farewell to Asia’s first woman driver

Published on Sep 19, 2025, 7:05 AM IST

Speed trails underway for Amalner-Beed DEMU service

Authorities have also issued a safety advisory for residents and the public living along the tracks. (HT)

Published on Sep 16, 2025, 5:58 AM IST

Central Railway to end 2418 Apprentice posts registration process on Sept 11

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Registration for 2418 posts ends on September 11, apply now

Published on Sep 9, 2025, 2:31 PM IST

Normalcy restores at CSMT after Maratha quota protesters vacate

Mumbai, India. Sep 02, 2025 - BMC Workers cleaning the road near Azad Maidan in South Mumbai. Large numbers of supporters and members of the Maratha community gathered at Azad Maidan to support Jarange Patil. Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange Patil began an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai from Friday. He is staging this hunger strike to demand a 10 percent quota for Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Mumbai, India. Sep 02, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Sep 3, 2025, 2:24 AM IST

Railways to ferry 700,000 passengers with record 380 Ganpati special trains

(Shutterstock)

Published on Aug 23, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

Mithi river unleashes its fury, brings trains to a grinding halt

Mithi river unleashes its fury, brings trains to a grinding halt

Published on Aug 20, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

Local trains on Mumbai's Harbour Line suspended due to waterlogged tracks

Services on the Main Line between Kurla and Sion were also halted as tracks became waterlogged following the downpour on Tuesday.

Published on Aug 19, 2025, 1:18 PM IST

CR presents plan to set up 1650 CCTVs along railway tracks

Mumbai, India - June 15, 2020: Commuters at Kurla railway station after Central Railways resume Local Train Service for Essential Staff, during Nationwide Lockdown in the wake of Coronavirus pandemic in Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 15, 2020. (Photo by Vijayanand Gupta/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 16, 2025, 4:18 AM IST

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply for 2418 posts at rrccr.com

Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Apply for 2418 posts at rrccr.com, direct link here

Published on Aug 15, 2025, 1:31 PM IST

34 CR stations could accommodate 15-car local trains by Aug end

Thane, India. June 10, 2025: Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police patrolling on the platform at Mumbra Railway Station after four commuters lost their lives and nine others were injured on June 9, 2025, in Thane, India. The incident occurred when the commuters fell from a train heading to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Thane India. June 10, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 12, 2025, 6:11 PM IST

Mumbai’s Harbour, Trans Harbour rail services hit amid mega block | Details here

The Harbour line at Vashi station was blocked from 12:45 am to 10:45 am on Sunday. On the Trans-Harbour line, services between Thane and Turbhe were suspended from 12:30 am to 5:30 am on Sunday. (File) (Pic used for representation)

Updated on Aug 10, 2025, 1:18 PM IST

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