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Western Railway upgrades key routes for faster trains, eyes 160 kmph on Mumbai-Delhi corridor

Western Railway is significantly boosting train speeds, with several routes set to reach 130 kmph and the Mumbai-Delhi corridor aiming for 160 kmph. This upgrade aims to slash travel times and enhance efficiency. Additionally, plans are in motion to introduce Vande Bharat sleeper trains and expand platform capacity at Mumbai…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Mumbai local train update: 5-hour jumbo block on June 7; services to be cancelled or diverted Between Churchgate and Mumbai Central

Western Railway will conduct a five-hour jumbo block on Sunday, June 7, 2026, affecting the UP and DOWN Slow Local Lines between Churchgate and Mumbai Central from 10:35 am to 3:35 pm. Commuters should expect train cancellations, diversions, and short-terminated services as essential maintenance is carried out to enhance safety…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Trial run undertaken for one more Vande Bharat Express between Mumbai and Ahmedabad

MUMBAI: A second Vande Bharat Express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central is likely to be rolled out as trial run for this proposed services were undertaken between these two destinations on Friday. Apart from this, there are also plans to conduct trail runs for Vadodara-Pune Vande Bharat Express.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

Fire-fighting system at Mumbai railway Hospital

MUMBAI: Western Railway has commissioned the fire protection system at Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Mumbai Central. This system was put in place under the initiative of Engineering Department of Western Railway's Mumbai Division, said WR chief spokesperson Sumit Thakur.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2022

Mumbai: Railway minister visits Western Railway control room, interacts with passengers on cleanliness, train punctuality

MUMBAI: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Unified Control Command Centre (UCCC) of Western Railway at Mumbai Central on Sunday and later interacted with passengers at station and took feedback from them about cleanliness, punctuality and train services.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022