Massive Disruptions in Mumbai's Western Railway

Western Railway Expands Sixth Line to Kandivli by June 2024

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Mumbai: Goregaon-Borivli harbour line tenders imminent

The Western Railway (WR) has made the decision to extend the harbour line by 8km from Goregaon to Borivli in two phases with a target completion deadline of 2027-28.

It was stated that the extension would aid in alleviating congestion in the Andheri-Borivli section, which is recognized as one of the most congested sections on WR. It was anticipated that tenders for the Rs 8.25-billion project would be issued in May, with work expected to commence around June 15.

The first phase would encompass a 2km stretch between Goregaon and Malad, with plans to open it by 2026-27. The ..

RailTel Corp surges with a Rs 1.25 billion order from Western Railway

RailTel Corporation of India witnessed a gain of more than 2% as it revealed that it had been awarded a work order worth Rs 1.25 billion by Western Railway for the implementation of a unified communication infrastructure.

The company stated in a stock exchange filing that the project encompasses the implementation of IP MPLS LAN Infra, VOIP exchange, and IP-based control communication. RailTel also mentioned that this involves replacing the UTN communication network of Western Railway.

It is noteworthy that IP MPLS stands for Internet Protocol Multi-Protocol Label Switching, an..

Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..