Mumbai: The Central Railway Mumbai DRM shared the latest update regarding local train services in the city on Wednesday. According to the update, train services on the Central Main Line, Harbour Line, and Trans Harbour Line are running slightly behind schedule.

The delay in services has been attributed to the intense rainfall the city has been experiencing since Monday. Due to the heavy downpour, several trains were delayed and many services were cancelled on Tuesday. Although train operations have resumed today, some trains are still running slightly behind their usual timings.

In an X post shared by the Mumbai Central Railway DRM, they mentioned, “Train Services Update (Main Line / Harbour Line & Tran Harbour) Train services on both the Central Main Line/Harbour Line and Trans Harbour line are running slightly behind schedule time.”

In another news story from Maharashtra, a significant step toward upgrading Mumbai’s suburban railway system, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday approved the acquisition of 268 fully air-conditioned local trains, marking the largest single procurement of modern train sets for the city’s busy rail network.

The announcement came following a Cabinet infrastructure committee meeting led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He assured that fares for the AC local trains will remain equal to those of the existing non-AC general trains.

Speaking on the development, Fadnavis described the initiative as a “turning point” for Mumbai’s transport lifeline. The new air-conditioned rakes will come equipped with closed doors, automatic features, and metro-style amenities, progressively replacing the older open-door trains currently running on the Western and Central lines.

“This is about commuter safety, comfort, and speed. Most importantly, ticket fares will not increase,” the Chief Minister added. Procurement will begin once the Centre gives its approval.

Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a 24-hour water cut in several parts of Thane from noon on Thursday, August 21, to noon on Friday, August 22. This water supply shutdown is being carried out to facilitate essential maintenance and repair work at the Jambhul Water Purification Centre.

During this period, areas under the Thane Municipal Corporation, including parts of Mumbra (zones 26 and 31), as well as all areas under the Kalla Water Supply Committee, Rupadei Pada, Gakshinir No. 2, Nehrunagar, Manpada Prasadgamit, and Kolshet Khalcha Vad will experience a complete water cut.

Residents are advised that after the water supply resumes, there may be low pressure for the next 1 to 2 days. The Thane Municipal Corporation has appealed to all citizens to use water judiciously and cooperate with the authorities during this maintenance period.

In a separate news story from Thane, two consecutive days of relentless rainfall have severely impacted Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar, leading to widespread waterlogging and flooding across multiple residential areas, especially in Bhiwandi and Mumbra. The intense downpour has disrupted daily life, caused major traffic snarls, and pushed local rivers dangerously close to breaching safe levels.

Kamwari River Nears Danger Mark

The Kamwari River is nearing the danger mark, with floodwaters already entering homes in low-lying areas near Nadi Naka. In Bhiwandi, several areas have been submerged, including the Teen Batti vegetable market, Anjurphata-Kasheli Road near Holy Mary School, Nadi Naka Road, Mithpada Road, Gafur Basti, and Kalyan Road.

Shrikant Pardeshi, PRO of the Bhiwandi City Nizampura Municipal Corporation, said, “We have announced to the residents from Handi Compound, Sangampada, MHADA Colony, Azmi Nagar, and Kakubai Chawl to relocate a municipal school if the water level increases. We’ve also arranged 3,000 meal kits for them.”

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Late Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. The birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Rajiv Gandhi, falls on August 20.

The tribute ceremony was held at the Mantralaya in Mumbai, where a floral tribute was offered to his portrait. On this occasion, the ‘Sadbhavna Divas Pledge’ was taken by all those present, reaffirming their commitment to uphold peace, unity, and social harmony in the state and across the country.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Signs MoUs Worth ₹42,892 Crore, Over 28,000 Jobs to be Created

In a significant development for Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signed eight major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two strategic agreements on Tuesday, aimed at attracting investments worth ₹42,892 crore to the state. These initiatives are expected to generate over 28,000 employment opportunities.

The MoUs were exchanged at the state secretariat in the presence of CM Fadnavis. The event was also attended by Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Industry Secretary Dr. P. Anbalagan, MIDC CEO P. Velarasu, Development Commissioner Dipendra Singh Kushwah, and several investors from various sectors.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said, “Investors have shown strong and positive commitment. The state government team will support you throughout the investment process. The Hyperloop project is also gaining momentum, with IIT Mumbai and IIT Madras contributing. This project will bring a transformational change not only in logistics, transport, and mobility in Maharashtra but across India.”

Fadanvis further said, ” Maharashtra is emerging as the ‘Data Centre Capital’ and a hub for solar energy integration. Several companies are entering these sectors, and a major transformation is expected in the manufacturing domain. Strategic agreements with the UK have opened new doors, attracting more investment to India. This reflects investors’ confidence and faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership”.