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C’gate-Virar corridor project in limbo

The Churchgate-Virar Elevated Corridor hit a major hurdle again on Wednesday as the Railways ministry withdrew its Request For Qualification (RFQ) documents.

Second tunnel on Freeway to be completed by Dec.

The lining and excavation work of the 580-metre-long second tunnel at Anik on the Eastern Freeway is nearing completion and it is expected to be open for public by the year-end.

RTI query calls NMMC’s bluff

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) decision to notify ward officers as designated officers, to be able to hold them liable for any illegal construction activity in their respective areas,

ATVMs to issue non-suburban tickets

Bringing much respite to commuters, the automatic ticket vending machines (ATVMs) installed at different suburban stations of the Central and Western Railways, would soon be able to dispense general c

WR gets its first escalator at Vile Parle

In a swift move, Western Railway (WR) commuters got their first ever escalator on the eastern side of the Vile Parle station, without much fanfare, on Thursday.

Shoot at site: CR opens arms wider

Overwhelmed by the increasing demand by filmmakers for shooting films at railway stations, Central Railway has identified new locations for the purpose.

No takers for skywalk?

In yet another example of poor planning, the longest skywalk in the country built at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, has failed to deliver, as there are hardly any takers for it.

Country’s first-ever monorail set for September debut

If all goes as planned, India’s first-ever monorail will begin operations in Mumbai by September this year.

Forgetful motorman skips four stations

A WR motorman and guard are in trouble for a very unique oversight — forgetting to halt the train at four successive stations.

Conflict of interest ignored while rating D-Day?

The film D-Day, which was recently awarded U/A certificate by the Censor Board, has come under the scanner for violating norms.

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