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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

CR gets prototype closing door on non-AC coach

The main concern with such doors in non-AC trains is reduced ventilation which can lead to suffocation. To address that, CR took into consideration the need to redesign the door and its close mechanism.

Published on Aug 2, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

CR completes DPR for revised semi high-speed Pune-Ahilyanagar-Shirdi-Nashik rail corridor

CR completes DPR for revised semi high-speed Pune-Ahilyanagar-Shirdi-Nashik rail corridor. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jul 12, 2025, 10:06 AM IST

TRT derailed, rail services suspended between Vashi and Panvel

On Sundays and public holidays, when train services are already reduced, a technical failure further disturbs the train schedule, leading to crowded platforms and trains. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 7, 2025, 7:14 AM IST

Pune rly div cracks down on unsafe travel; announces Ashadhi special trains

Central Railway Pune division has launched major crackdown on unsafe train travel and announced additional Ashadhi special train services in line with annual Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Jun 28, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Mumbra train accident exposes deadly commuting crisis on Central Railway

Thane, India - June -14, 2025:Review after the Accident at Mumbra ,Out side kalwa Railway Station ,Increasing population and Urbanization in kalwa ,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on, Satuday, June -14, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde /HT Photo ) (Praful Gangurde)

Published on Jun 22, 2025, 6:20 AM IST

CR looking to expedite increasing 15-car local trains in Mumbai

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)

Published on Jun 13, 2025, 7:20 AM IST

42% commuters on CR’s main line travel on Thane-Kasara/Karjat route

According to Central Railway (CR) officials, 70% of CR commuters travel during peak hours, leading to overcrowding of trains. (Photo: Praful Gangurde)

Published on Jun 10, 2025, 8:32 AM IST

Automatic doors for Mumbai locals: Railway board's decision after Thane tragedy

“The reason for the accident is believed to be an excessive crowd on the train,” the Central Railway said.

Updated on Jun 9, 2025, 1:00 PM IST

Rlys install rain gauge recorders to tackle monsoon issues

Rlys install rain gauge recorders to tackle monsoon issues

Published on May 29, 2025, 7:10 AM IST

Ongoing works at CSMT helped clear waterlogged Masjid station

Mumbai, India - May 26, 2025: Water logging at Masjid Bunder station, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on May 28, 2025, 5:42 AM IST

How torrential rain, high tide lead to Central Railway collapse in Mumbai

Thane, India - May -26, 2025: A crowd of passengers is seen at morning Thane railway station as trains are running late due to heavy rain. .,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on, monday, May -26, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde /HT Photo )

Updated on May 27, 2025, 10:11 AM IST

Rail corridors to expand as MMR develops

On the agenda are new lines linking the Navi Mumbai airport with the MMR (Hindustan Times)

Published on May 16, 2025, 7:34 AM IST

CR to build temporary platform at Kurla for harbour line trains

The elevated deck where harbour line trains will be shifted spans 1,339 metres, including a 413-metre ramp at the CSMT end, a 422-metre ramp at the Panvel end (Raju Shinde/ HT Photo)

Published on May 12, 2025, 6:50 AM IST

Mumbai: Failed girder launch halts CR’s Trans Harbour line, hits morning commute

The disruption on the Trans Harbour line further impacted services on the Kalyan-CSMT main line due to the bunching of trains at Thane station. (Praful Gangurde/ HT photo)

Published on May 9, 2025, 1:03 PM IST

Pune railway division earns ₹62 crore in revenue from ticket cancellations

Trains heading north and to destinations at long distances from Pune are generally overcrowded, prompting passengers to book their tickets two to three months in advance. Due to unforeseen circumstances however, many passengers end up cancelling their confirmed tickets at the last minute. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 9, 2025, 6:22 AM IST

Coming soon: Longer trains from CSMT

Coming soon: Longer trains from CSMT

Published on May 7, 2025, 6:30 AM IST

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

Mumbai could get its first underground rail line

Published on May 6, 2025, 8:00 AM IST

Barricading platform causes chaos at Badlapur station

Iron Barricade Sparks Commuter Fury, Overcrowding on Platform No.1 . Pic.On Sunday .in India on 21 2025 - Story By Anamika Gharat (Photo by Pramod Tambe).

Published on Apr 22, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

Cash on wheels: ATM facility planned on Deccan Queen Express

On the Panchavati Express, the ATM has been installed inside an air-conditioned coach, repurposing an area previously used as a temporary pantry. (HT)

Published on Apr 21, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

CR will be affected for three nights starting tomorrow

Mumbai, India - August 12, 2016: Commuters rush on Thane Station after disruption on central railway commuters block train at Badlapur in the morning in Mumbai, India, on Friday, August 12, 2016. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 19, 2025, 7:32 AM IST

CR to improve access to LTT, to clear encroachment

Mumbai, India - April 16, 2025: Slums have occupied railway land which will soon be demolished. This path connects Kurla Terminus with Vidyavihar station in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 17, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Cooler commute: CR to add 14 new AC services soon

Mumbai, India - December 17, 2020: First Air Condition local train of the Central Railway Main line arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). AC local services will be operated from CSMT-Kalyan section in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 11, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

Par Panel questions Railways over delay in DPR approval for passenger terminal at Mumbai's Parel

Par Panel questions Railways over delay in DPR approval for passenger terminal at Mumbai's Parel

Published on Mar 24, 2025, 7:15 PM IST

CR begins speed sensing system trial at Bhor Ghat

The system will eliminate the need for passenger trains to stop, saving at least 4 to 5 minutes per train, according to railway officials. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 19, 2025, 6:20 AM IST

British era relics at Kalyan stn make engineers stop in their tracks

The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>900 crore Kalyan remodelling project is being carried out in two phases (Pramod Tambe)

Published on Mar 15, 2025, 5:12 AM IST

130 chain-pulling cases recorded in Feb at Pune railway station

Pune division of Central Railway has recorded 130 instances of chain-pulling in February this year. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Mar 12, 2025, 9:36 AM IST

Sion ROB reconstruction delayed for seven months by BMC plot, public toilet block

Mumbai, India. Mar 01, 2025: Public Toilet on Sion bridge outside Sion Station. Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB), is currently under construction. The 112-year-old British-era Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB) closed for traffic movement last year on August 1, 2024. Mumbai, India. Mar 01, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 3, 2025, 7:20 AM IST

CSMT-Byculla, CSMT-Wadala train services to be shut on Fri and Sat nights

Outstation trains as well as suburban locals will be impacted due to platform extension works at CSMT.

Updated on Feb 28, 2025, 5:47 PM IST

CR provides better facilities to pax travelling to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh

While ‘Special Train Services’ have been started to accommodate the surge in passengers, the CR has scheduled 42 special train services for the Maha Kumbh. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Feb 17, 2025, 6:32 AM IST

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