Maharashtra
Western Railway is launching 31 new air condition services: Mumbai
The Western Railway has lived up to the expectations of its commuters and announced 31 new AC local services. The new timetable will come into effect from October 1. The move comes when Central Railway has withdrawn 10 AC local services under political pressure. Of the 31 AC services, eight are new while the rest are replacing existing regular locals. Currently, WR operates 48 AC services on its suburban section between Churchgate and Virar.
To boost the capacity of existing regular services, WR is also increasing the number of 15-car rakes from 79 to 106. These 15-car trains will also run on Saturdays. With this, the total number of suburban services will increase from 1,375 to 1,383, including 112 on the harbour line.
Apart from the increase in 15-car services, an additional provision has been made to further augment 93 services which will be done in a phased manner or receipt of additional 15-car trains. Since August 2022, Mumbai’s AC local trains have become a political tool with NCP president Sharad Pawar calling for complete withdrawal of AC local trains from the city and restoration of regular services for the working-class commuters of Mumbai.
However, AC local trains have been a hit with commuters on the western suburbs with demands for more services. As per ticketing statistics, AC local trains have been doing well on the ticketing front. Currently, CR runs 56 AC services with four trains and WR 48 services with four AC trains. As per August ticket figures, 17,19,659 passengers used the AC local service on WR and 12,37,579 on CR. The first AC local train in Mumbai started on December 25, 2017 on Western Railway.
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Existing AC services on Western Railway.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra: Discrepancies & Voluntary Withdrawals Lead To Removal Of 2-3 Lakh Women From Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
Mumbai: In January, approximately 2-3 lakh women were removed from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Some applications were found to have discrepancies during the verification process, while others voluntarily requested to be excluded from the scheme.
Statement Of Women & Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare
Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare told the Media, “Given the ongoing verification process, it is currently difficult to determine the exact number of women who have been removed from the scheme. This process is expected to take around four to five months,” she said.
Entertainment
1000 Cops To Be Deployed At Coldplay Concert Venue In Navi Mumbai
Thane: Nearly 1,000 cops will be deployed to maintain law and order during the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, police said on Friday.
As part of their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’, the British rock group has three shows scheduled at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 21.
Nearly 45,000 fans are expected to attend the event, for which elaborate security arrangements have been made, said a release by the Navi Mumbai police.
The release said 70 officers and 434 policemen will be inside the stadium as part of their bandobast. Also, 21 officers and 440 policemen will be deployed outside the stadium each day, it said.
Heavy vehicles from Uran, Nhavasheva, Pune and Thane have been banned in the area during these days. The Thane city police have also issued similar directives, restricting the movement of heavy vehicles within their jurisdiction.
There are designated parking areas during the event, the release added.
Maharashtra
Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025; Check Details
Mumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police department has issued a traffic advisory for residents ahead of TATA Marathon 2025 which will take place on January 19. The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory, to inform commuters about the traffic arrangements and road closures. The authorities have appealed to citizens to cooperate and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.
According to the advisory issued, a total of 63 routes have been blocked by the Mumbai traffic police issuing ‘no entry’ to vehicles on the route due to marathon.
The TATA Marathon is all set to take place on January 19, 2025, across Greater Mumbai with thousands of runners participating in the event. To ensure a seamless and safe experience for the runners, the authorities have made special traffic arrangements along the marathon route.
The Marathon will take place from 3 am to 2 pm on January 19, Sunday. The marathon route will be closed to regular traffic, providing a free way for the runners to complete their journey.
The traffic restrictions will be in place to prevent any disruptions or congestion that might hinder the progress of the runners. The police has informed about alternative routes that can be taken to avoid congestion.
In their advisory, Mumbai Traffic Police has informed about the categories of marathon and the routes that are to be taken for each category leads to closure of a few routes.
The TATA Marathon 2025 will have seven categories, Full Marathon (Amateur) which will take place from CSMT Dr D N Road to OCS Junction covering 42.195 kilometers, Full Marathon (Elite) which will take place from CSMT Dr D N Road to CSMT Junction covering 42.195 kilometres, Half Marathon and Police Cup will take place from Mahim reti bunder to OCS junction, 10 KM Run starting from CSMT to OCS Junction, Senior citizen run starting from CSMT to OCS Junction covering 4.2 kilometers, champions with disability run covers 1.30 Kilometers from CSMT to OCS junction and Dream Run Marathon from CSMT to Metro Junction covering 5.9 kilometers.
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