Commuter News

Update: WR Special Trains for Ganpati Immersion (Sept 25-26)

Western Railway is running of additional locals in connection with Ganpati Immersion on 25/26.09.2026.

Update: MMRDA To Launch First Metro Pod Hotel At Andheri West Station Within A Month

The upcoming capsule-style hotel, being developed by 'Snooze House', is in its final stages of construction.

Update: Maharashtra To See Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain In Parts As Monsoon Withdrawal Begins

The state has recorded a rainfall deficit of 17 per cent so far this season

Update: Thane Railway Station Gets Prepaid Rickshaws To End Fare Uncertainty

The initiative, described as Maharashtra’s first tech-enabled prepaid rickshaw service, aims to reduce fare disputes, streamline rickshaw queues and make last-mile travel more transparent for

Update: Central Railway to Run Special Suburban Trains During Ganpati Festival

Central Railway to run 22 special night locals on Main & Harbour Lines.

Update: MEMU special trains to run on Agra Cantt-Palwal rail route — All passengers need to know

Northern Railway has announced special MEMU trains between Agra Cantt and Palwal from September 21 to October 31, 2026.

Update: Western Railways Anant Chaturdashi Travel Update

Local train halts at Charni Road will be temporarily changed on 25 September, 5 PM–11:30 PM. Plan your journey accordingly.

Update: Good News! Mumbai Metro 3 Announces Fare Cut, Monthly Pass Validity Extension - Details Here

This latest round of price cuts and extended validity is the newest step in that effort, with the revised fares set to roll out through MMRC's regular ticketing and digital sales channels.

Update: MSRTC To Set Up 125 Nursing Rooms At ST Bus Stations Across Maharashtra

The facilities will include essential furniture and fixtures, internal electrical wiring, power arrangements and electronic equipment.

Update: Mumbai Metro timings extended for Ganesh festival; up to 15 extra trips planned

There are plans to add 10 to 15 trips a day on the Mumbai Metro network, depending on the corridor and day of the week.

Update: No cycles on Metro 3 for last-mile connectivity: Urban planners, architects question rule

The rule is not new, as an MMRCL spokesperson said the Metro line was built expecting a large volume of passengers. It, however, hasn't delivered, as Line 3 lags in ridership.

Update: BEST To Run 236 Extra Buses From September 13 To 20 For Bandra Fair - Check Routes, Timings And Key Changes

BEST has announced special bus services to handle the expected surge in passengers during Bandra Fair 2026, with additional buses operating on key routes and services terminating at Hill Road

Update: Andheri station may get new East-side exit with 12-car platform

A perennially crowded Andheri station to finally get a 12-car platform on the east side, too, to reduce congestion on the FOB.

Update: Andheri Metro station gets temporary lighting, residents seek removal of construction material

Authorities set up temporary lights beneath Swami Samarth Nagar Metro station; locals say they also got rid of footpath encroachments

Update: Thane Metro: Gaimukh-Kapurbawdi route completes trial run, services likely by December, says Maharashtra minister

Thane Metro’s Gaimukh-Kapurbawdi route has completed its trial run, Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik said. Services are expected to begin by December, offering improved connectivity and a

Update: Four FOBs At Masjid And Matunga Stations To Shut Ahead Of Ganeshotsav 2026

A joint inspection was conducted by officials from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Central Railway on August 27. Separate structural audit reports were subsequently submitted

Update: Ganeshotsav 2026: Vasai-Virar Gets Ro-Ro Jetty, Mira-Bhayandar Prepares 24 Immersion Sites

From dedicated assistance for Ganesh mandals to artificial immersion ponds, trained personnel and traffic-management measures, several arrangements have been put in place across the two civic

Update: PUNE Yard – Special Traffic Block

Special Traffic Block between PUNE–DAUND section, Pune Division affecting several train services.

Update: Maharashtra Rain Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Alert, Heavy Rainfall Expected In Parts Of State

The IMD forecast indicates that rainfall activity could increase in parts of the state in the coming days

Update: BEST Free Travel Scheme For Disabled Persons To Be Launched Soon - Here's All You Need To Know

If approved, the scheme will mark the first BEST concession offering free travel across disability categories, rather than limiting the benefit to visually impaired passengers.

Update: Mumbai Metro Line 3 To Run Till Midnight During Ganeshotsav From September 14-25

Due to this, devotees will be able to travel by Metro, avoiding the hassle of traffic jams on the roads to visit Ganesh Mandap for darshan.

Update: Five Mumbai Metro Line 3 Stations Gets IGBC Certification For Green Building Standards

The certification highlights the project’s efforts to integrate sustainability into large-scale urban transport infrastructure while promoting accessibility, resource conservation and improve

Update: Mumbai's Electric Double-Decker Buses To Shrink By 17 Cm For Better Route Access

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has decided to lower the height of select AC double-decker buses so they can clear low bridges and flyovers that currently bl

Update: Mumbai Suburban Railway Capacity to Rise to 3,500 Local Trains Daily by 2030: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Around ₹18,000 crore worth of projects are currently underway to increase the capacity of the Mumbai suburban railway network.

Update: Western Railway Extends Dadar Platform to Accommodate 15-Coach Fast Locals

Western Railway is also extending platforms at Vile Parle, Santacruz, Khar Road and Bandra as part of preparations for 15-coach local services

Update: Maharashtra makes National Common Mobility Card mandatory for women, senior citizens from September 1

The MSRTC appealed to eligible passengers to carry their NCMC while travelling on its buses. The registration and distribution process for the cards for senior citizens and women passengers i

Update: Mumbai gets two more Ring Roads: MMRDA plans two 307-km loops

The eighth and ninth rings will stitch together existing sea links, coastal roads, tunnels and expressways, creating new loops around MMR; both targeted for 2029

Update: New CSMT–Sawantwadi Road Train To Boost Konkan Connectivity Ahead Of Ganeshotsav

The introduction of the new service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers heading towards Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and other parts of the Konkan region during the fes

Update: Mumbai Local Train Safety: 38 Accident-Prone Hotspots Under Police Watch Across Central, Western Lines

The Railway Police have also proposed foot overbridges, subways and road overbridges at vulnerable locations to provide safer alternatives for commuters.

Update: Mumbai Local Train Changes: These 2 Churchgate-Virar Trains Will Now Skip Borivali

Two Churchgate-Virar trains have started skipping Borivali during evening rush hour from September 1. Check the revised services and alternatives for commuters

Update: Mumbai Metro Line 13: New INR 17,725-Crore Corridor To Cut Travel Time Across Mira Road, Vasai-Virar

Metro Line 13 will provide interchange connectivity with suburban railway stations at Naigaon, Nalasopara and Virar, making it easier for commuters to combine Metro and local train journeys.

Update: 6 New Trains Introduced, AC Services Increased - Check New Timetable Here

The railway zone will add six new services while withdrawing six existing ones. Several trains will also have their routes, stopping patterns and originating or terminating stations modified.

Update: Mumbai Metro 5 Extension To Ulhasnagar Gets Centre’s Approval

Metro Line 5, also known as the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan corridor, is a 24.9-km project with an estimated cost of ₹8,400 crore