Survived Gateway terror, killed on the road

Friday 12 June '09

A story of loss followed by hope, brought to readers by The Indian Express, took a tragic turn early on Thursday morning when Rajeshri Michael D’Souza....

Now, get details on bus routes, hotels, ATMs in BEST buses

Thursday 11 June '09

The city commuters can now access information about BEST buses and other important destinations in the metro while sitting in the bus itself.

‘Train punctuality, commuters’ security top agenda’

Tuesday 2 June '09

Almost two months after settling down in his office, the softspoken 1979-batch Indian Rail Traffic Service officer is busy sorting out day-to-day problems faced by his division.

Taximen vie for swanky models

Sunday 31 May '09

The order to phase out taxis that have been running for 25 years or more have led to race among taxi drivers to get swanky cars to attract the commuters’ eye.

Rly ticketing solutions face shortage problems

Saturday 30 May '09

Even as the railways is trying hard to popularise the Automated Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), the Central Railway (CR) is perturbed by a shortage of systems.

In the offing, food plazas, special services for rail commuters

Friday 29 May '09

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has decided to introduce a special service whereby passengers can avail value added services...

Soon, take an open-deck bus ride on sea link

Thursday 28 May '09

Mumbaikars will soon be able to take an open-deck bus ride on the newly-constructed Bandra-Worli Sea Link, once it’s opened to public.

How dare Nirupam take BEST bus on a political ride, asks Sena-BJP

Tuesday 26 May '09

An open-air BEST bus ride taken by newly elected Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam to thank voters in the constituency has the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance...

BEST to introduce CCTVs in buses carrying school kids

Friday 22 May '09

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport is planning to install closed circuit cameras in buses carrying school kids.

Fear of corruption delays railway mobile ticketing plan

Friday 15 May '09

The city’s railway commuters may have to wait longer for buying their tickets through cellphones. Even as the railways is working to execute the project...

MSRDC invites bids for constructing bridge across Vashi creek 

Tuesday 12 May '09

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation has invited tenders for building another bridge across the Vashi creek that would be built adjacent to the existing bridge.

Demolition: water sprayed to settle dust

Friday 8 May '09

Taking cognizance of the dust due to the ongoing demolition of Sant Dyaneshwar Flyover at Lalbaug the fire brigade is using its water tanker to address the problem.

CR to introduce its first homemade AC-DC rake by June

Thursday 7 May '09

With the conversion of Direct Current lines to Alternate Current lines in progress, the Central Railway has almost completed the work of converting its first DC rake to AC-DC rake.

These candidates want their plights to be heard

Tuesday 28 April '09

Mohammad Yusuf Farooq Khan (32), physically challenged, is contesting the Lok Sabha elections in Kalyan constituency.

India Inc rides through slowdown on government transport

Friday 24 April '09

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the transport arm of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is currently offering its bus services....

Exit religion, enter caste politics in Bhiwandi seat

Friday 24 April '09

A New wave of caste politics will play an important role in the new Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency as the delimitation process has also altered the character of the area...

After BEST, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan opt for low-floor buses

Tuesday 21 April '09

After Mumbai, its satellite cities like Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan that are opting for low-floor and air-conditioned buses.

Tribals dominant yet ignored in Palghar and Bhiwandi seats

Wednesday 15 April '09

The tribal population in Palghar and Bhiwandi constituencies is an ignored lot, despite being a dominant force with over 35 per cent population in the two Lok Sabha seats.

Yes we can, says candidate with a cause

Sunday 12 April '09

It’s not always about winning or losing. At times, you play to be seen and heard. And of all the players in the poll fray in Thane, 32-year-old Mohammed Yusuf Farooq Khan is certainly aiming for that.

Despite railways’ efforts, track-crossing on the rise

Thursday 26 March '09

The railways’ attempt to curb trespassing seems to be a failure as the commuters continue to cross the tracks.

Poor response may hurt season ticketing

Tuesday 24 March '09

With very few takers for the online season ticketing, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is contemplating suspension of the service.

Slowdown: new bid dates for water transport system

Saturday 21 March '09

Recession continues to haunt the city’s infrastructure projects. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has decided to extend the bid submission dates...

‘Rehab & resettlement, most challenging in Phase-II’

Tuesday 10 March '09

Even as the railways grapple to complete the Phase-I of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project, work for the Phase-II has already got underway.

King Long buses to replace BEST fleet

Friday 6 March '09

With the introduction of swanky CNG air-conditioned King Long buses, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking has decided to convert 50 old air-conditioned buses to non-AC.

Soon, electronic tickets for bus ride

Friday 6 March '09

Putting an end to the traditional ticketing system, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has decided to issue tickets with help of electronic machines.