The number of commuters on suburban trains of the Western Railway (WR) reduced by over 8 lakh on Tuesday, the day Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray appealed to people to avoid non-essential travel in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
Central Railway has wrapped a 12-coach Mumbai local train with messages regarding the novel coronavirus disease. The step has been taken in order to raise awareness among the commuters.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will take a crucial decision on suspending Mumbai's lifeline, the local train services, for a few days, as one of the measures of 'social distancing' to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Tuesday.
A man travelling on the roof of a suburban train suffered severe burn injuries after coming in contact with the overhead wire late Friday evening at CentralRailway's Ghatkopar station, an official said.
A 22-year-old girl in Mumbai lost her life as she fell off a local train near Dombivli. Charmi Shantilal Pasad (22) was travelling to work when the tragedy took place.
According to the Central Railway, flames were seen rising out of the pantograph. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Mumbai Rains | Trains and Flight status: Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Wednesday, with severe waterlogging reported from many areas and authorities advising people to remain indoors. Several trains and flight services have been delayed.
Local train operations on trans-harbour line of Mumbai suburban local network were stalled as two carriages of a train derailed near Thane. The incident took place around 7 pm on Sunday (August 11) between Thane and Airoli on trans harbour railway line.
Mumbaikars woke up to an intense downpour on Saturday morning, which caused trouble for the locals as parts of the city have been flooded and railway tracks have submerged. Severe waterlogging is being reported from the city and its adjacent areas affecting the road, rail and air traffic. Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging at Ambernath, train services have been hit.
Mahalaxmi Express has been held up between Badlapur and Vangani near Mumbai due to incessant rains on Saturday morning with around 700 passengers on board, DRM Central Railways said. Navy chopper and NDRF have been deployed rescue boats are deployed for the rescue operation.
Due to heavy rainfall, the Central Railways had arranged eight special trains from Dombivali and Thane railway stations in Mumbai in order to clear the rush in Maharashtra.
According to the colleagues of the deceased who were travelling with him, Shaikh was the sole bread earner of his family. The incident occurred while a thief jumped into a compartment of the local train and snatched Shaikh's phone. The commuter was run over by the local after he jumped off to chase the thief.
Heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai on Monday which has taken a toll on roads and also railway services have been affected in the city. Several commuters were stranded in Thane, Kurla, Borivali, Malad, and others.
According to sources on the ground, the public gathered has not been mobilised by any political party or outfit, it is impromptu protest by the commuters.
Passengers pulled the chain of the Churchgate-bound AC suburban train at Andheri station
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