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Mumbai News: Central Railway’s Sector-Wise Local Train Proposal Sparks Outrage Among Commuters; Officials Call It ‘Impractical’

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Mumbai: A controversial proposal by the Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai division to overhaul the suburban railway system by segregating it into sector-wise corridors—akin to metro train operations—has ignited widespread backlash from commuters and railway officials alike.

Originally presented to the Railway Minister last year, the proposal aims to increase suburban train frequency to one every three minutes during peak hours by dividing the existing network into eight operational corridors.

These would include routes such as CSMT-Thane (slow), Thane-Kalyan (slow), Kalyan-Kasara (slow), CSMT-Kalyan (fast), CSMT-Panvel (slow), Belapur-Uran (slow), and Thane-Nerul/Vashi (slow), among others.

Although the presentation claims that this move could transform Mumbai’s local train operations, a fierce debate has erupted over the practicality of the leaked proposal.

“This proposal is unadulterated absurdity. The person who prepared it has no idea about Mumbai and has clearly never used the Mumbai suburban network as a means of transport for work,” said former General Manager of Central Railway, Subodh Jain

According to a senior CR official, who declined to be named, “The plan may look good on paper, but in reality, it’s completely impractical. It would involve mass transhipment of passengers at busy junctions like Thane and Kalyan—already under tremendous pressure.”

“Catching one train itself is a big hassle—now imagine the inconvenience of changing 3 to 4 trains in a single journey and the extra time lost at each station,” said a senior Central Railway officer.

“The crowding at transhipment stations will be unimaginable. Passengers who manage to get a seat in the first train will likely lose it in the connecting train, as those already standing will rush to board first.”

The elaborate plan (FPJ has a copy) involves running services sector-wise — with the first sector operating only between CSMT and Thane on the slow line, the second sector covering CSMT to Kalyan on the fast line, and the third sector managing operations between Thane and Kalyan on the slow corridor, as well as Kalyan to Kasara and Kalyan to Karjat.

While the presentation made by the Mumbai Division under the leadership of the then Divisional Railway Manager, Rajnish Goyal, claims that sector-wise operations could boost efficiency and frequency, even internal voices remain skeptical.

The concerns are not just logistical but also practical—crowding at transhipment points, loss of seating priority, added travel time, and passenger confusion could worsen the already strained infrastructure.

Sources within CR have hinted that the proposal may have been “deliberately leaked” this week, rekindling both internal debates and public scrutiny.

Passengers, who form the backbone of Mumbai’s lifeline, expressed their frustration across social media platforms and in interviews.

Jayant Sathe, a daily commuter from Kalyan, remarked, “Whoever designed this plan clearly doesn’t understand Mumbai’s suburban travel. Changing trains at Thane after boarding from Badlapur? That’s completely unrealistic.”

The proposal has also drawn sharp criticism online. Devesh Tiwari posted on X (formerly Twitter), “This is a stupid plan. It will create horrible bottlenecks at terminal stations. Why can’t CR reduce headway to 120 or 90 seconds during peak hours? It’s simple tech, but there’s zero willpower to implement it.”

Another internet User @warrenbhai added posted on X “Changing and crossing FOBs will be a nightmare. A lot of us catch up on sleep during the long travel. That won’t be possible anymore.”

Another commuter, Kumar Saket, called the proposal the “joke of the month,” while Bharat Soni criticized what he termed the “Reel Minister” for making hollow promises, stating:

“What’s new in promising 3-min frequency? WR already does that. CR used to run locals every 5 minutes up to Kalyan. Try giving us 15-min services up to Kasara and Karjat—that would be actual progress.”

@smartkalyan7 posted on X “Instead of this jumlabazi, build a new line between Kalyan and Borivali. Thousands waste time commuting to the western suburbs via Dadar.”

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Ameer Sunni Dawat-e-Islami Maulana Mohammad. Shakir Noori is once again included in the list of the 500 most influential Muslims of the year 2026.

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Mumbai: November 1 – Maulana Muhammad Shakir Noori, Ameer of Sunni Dawat-e-Islami, who has played a prominent role in the fields of education, social and welfare services, and religious and religious leadership, and under whose management the annual gathering held at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, is one of the largest Sunni gatherings in the world, has been included in the list of 500 most influential Muslims in the world. This list consists of those personalities who are playing a prominent role in the Muslim world with a spirit of positive change, leadership, influence and service. This list is compiled under the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center, Oman (Jordan) and is published every year in collaboration with the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University (USA). In a statement issued on Friday, Sunni Dawat-e-Islami said that Maulana Noori’s tireless efforts in promoting educational and social services and welfare works have earned him this honor at the global level.

The statement said that Maulana Shakir Noori, who leads one of India’s largest Sunni organizations, has impacted thousands of lives through education, women’s empowerment, youth guidance and anti-drug campaigns. This award is not only a recognition of Maulana Noori’s services but also reflects the positive and constructive identity of Indian Muslims at the global level. Sunni Dawat-e-Islami is a non-political religious organization headquartered in Mumbai. Every year around December, this organization organizes a three-day grand gathering that includes religious speeches, speeches on contemporary issues, and educational guidance for students.

About three hundred thousand people participate in this gathering annually. About 50 educational institutions are established under the organization, in which more than 7,000 students are studying. Maulana Noori has authored more than 40 books that have been published in different languages. He has started several welfare projects, including empowering Muslim youth and women through education, providing food and clothing to the poor, guiding the weaker sections, reforming the youth, and campaigns against drugs and intoxicants. On this joyful occasion, congratulations are being offered by scholars, preachers, and concerned people, and Hazrat Ameer Sunni Dawat-e-Islami is praying for his health and long life.

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‘Run for Unity’ marathon organized in Malegaon on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, large number of youth participated

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Malegaon: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Run for Unity Marathon was organized in Malegaon city. A three-kilometer long Run for Unity Marathon (Ekta Door) was jointly organized by Azadnagar Police Station and Qila Police Station located in Malegaon city. A large number of youth participated in this race and enthusiastically covered a distance of three kilometers. This race was organized under the guidance and leadership of Nashik Gramin Superintendent of Police (SP) Balasaheb Patil. On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of national hero Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, this marathon was organized with the joint efforts of Azadnagar and Qila Police Station. The youth participated in the marathon and spread the message of peace, brotherhood and brotherhood.

The Ekta Door started on Friday at 10 am from Chandpuri Gate located in Azadnagar Police Station. The Ekta Run, which started from Azadnagar Police Station, passed through Khanqah Masjid, Khan Collection, Sulaimani Chowk, Musharat Chowk, Bhuko Chowk, Anjuman Chowk, Nehru Chowk, Bohra Jamaat Khana, Panch Qandil and ended at Azadnagar Police Station at 11 am. More than two hundred people participated in the run, including a large number of police officers, citizens and students. Students and youth also participated in this run in large numbers.

Yogesh Ghorpade, Central Police Officer of Azadnagar Police Station, not only organized the run but also participated in the three-kilometer long run himself. Along with Yogesh Ghorpade, Senior Police Inspector of Qila Police Station, Sudhir Patil also assisted in organizing the Run for Unity. Sohail Sheikh won the first place in the marathon run. While Sachin Mali won the second place and Sheikh Aftab won the third place. Participants under the age of eighteen were also awarded prizes and honors. Every citizen who participated in the marathon run was awarded a certificate. Apart from Azad Nagar and Qila Police, City Police Station also organized the Ekta Daur to spread the message of brotherhood.

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Chargesheet filed against Mumbai drug traffickers under ANC’s Makoka

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Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Cell has filed a chargesheet in a special MCOCA court under the MCOCA against a drug peddler gang in Bandra Mumbai. The Maharashtra government had passed the MCOCA law in the assembly on July 30, 2025 to curb drug peddlers and gangs and since then, action has been taken against such drug peddler groups in Maharashtra under the MCOCA. The Anti-Narcotics Cell had arrested two associates of Zameer Ahmed Abdul Khaliq Ansari alias Boka, a fugitive accused in an NDPS case, from Bandra area of ​​Mumbai, on charges of drug trafficking, who have been identified as Adnan Amir Sheikh and Khatun Kainat Zubair Sheikh. The Anti-Narcotics Cell ANC has imposed MCOCA against the three accused, including the fugitive accused and drug smuggler. This action was taken on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti. A 953-page chargesheet has been filed in a special MCOCA court against these accused, including the fugitive accused.

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