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5 days ago
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Mumbai Metro Services Disrupted Due To Technical Snag, Commuters Share Video Amid Huge Rush
Last Updated: Videos going viral online show huge rush on metro stations as commuters wait for trains due to the heavy rush. Mumbai Metro witnessed a huge rush on Monday, with several videos circulating online by the commuters claiming disruption. The rush was due to delayed metro operation on the blue line due to a technical glitch. Commuters took to X and shared about the inconvenience. 'Crazy commuter woes thanks to 1 service withdrawn, tech issues with mumbai metro line 1 Stampede like situation in ghatkopar station @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra act fast before lives are lost Line 1 needs 6 bogie rakes & 3 times current rakes," an X user wrote. Another user wrote,"And if you tell your boss that travelling is not possible, allow WFH, he will not allow that and also take it up in the year-end reviews." Crazy commuter woes thanks to 1 service withdrawn tech issues with mumbai metro line 1 Stampede like situation in ghatkopar station @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra act fast before lives are lost Line 1 needs 6 bogie rakes & 3 times current rakes @MandarSawant184 @BHiren @impuni … — ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA OSHIWARA CITIZEN'S ASSOCIATION (@AndheriLOCA) July 7, 2025 'Rail saga continues for #mumbai – kars, whether it's regular line or Metro where lakhs travel daily. Difficult to fathom, why is the globally recognised City sidelined & given lower priority, when it comes to essential & quality civic facilities & services!" another user said. 'This has been happening for years now. Why does this get ignored by the authorities? Metro 1 is now like our Local train. Why can't they learn from L2, L7, which are so well maintained in all respects," said a third. A fourth user said,"It seems before boarding the station, commuters should be given crowd management defence training." First Published: July 07, 2025, 13:48 IST
Express Tribune
15-06-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Two dead, several missing after bridge collapses in India's Pune
People gather following a bridge collapse over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city, in Pune, India, June 15, 2025, in this still image taken from a video. Photo: Reuters Listen to article At least two people died and a number were swept away after a bridge over the Indrayani river in the western Indian city of Pune collapsed on Sunday, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. "Some people got swept away, so a search operation is underway on a war footing to find them," he said on social media platform X, adding 6 people have been rescued while 32 were injured, including 6 in critical condition. Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic incident of a bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Talegaon, Indori in Pune district. As per information received till now, 2 persons have lost their lives. My deepest condolences to their families. We share their grief in this… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 15, 2025 He said the National Disaster Response Force is deployed on-site, and other agencies have been directed to remain on high alert.
News18
15-06-2025
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Vikhroli Flyover Is Now Open: LBS Marg To Eastern Express Highway Travel Time Cut By 30 Minutes
Last Updated: Good news for Mumbai motorists: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said Vikhroli flyover was made operational to avoid inconvenience to commuters during monsoon In good news for Mumbai motorists, the road overbridge connecting the eastern and western parts of Mumbai's Vikhroli was thrown open to public on Saturday. The flyover connects Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Marg on the western side of Vikhroli station to Eastern Express Highway on the east of the tracks, giving commuters an important road link. In a press release release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the flyover was made operational, without much fanfare, taking into account the ongoing monsoon and the need to avoid inconvenience to commuters. 'The work of the flyover was completed within the stipulated deadline of May 31. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had directed that the bridge be opened without waiting for any formal inauguration. With the bridge now operational, commuters are expected to save up to 30 minutes in travel time," the BMC statement said. विक्रोळी येथील लालबहादूर शास्त्री मार्गापासून पूर्व द्रुतगती मार्गाला जोडणारा अत्यंत महत्त्वाचा 615 मीटरचा पूल मुंबई महानगरपालिकेने पूर्ण केला, त्यांचे मनःपूर्वक अभिनंदन!पावसाळ्याच्या कालावधीमध्ये लालबहादूर शास्त्री मार्गावर बऱ्याच वेळा वाहतूक कोंडी होते, नागरिकांना गैरसोयीचा… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 13, 2025 WHAT CM FADNAVIS SAID Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared a video of the flyover on social media and wrote that during the monsoon, citizens face traffic jams in the area, so the government has ordered that the flyover be opened for the public without waiting for an official ceremony. 'Heartiest congratulations to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation for completing the very important 615-meter bridge connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Vikhroli to the Eastern Expressway! During the monsoon season, there are often traffic jams on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, causing inconvenience to the citizens. Considering this, I, along with my colleagues Deputy Chief Minister Eknathrao Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajitdada Pawar, have decided to open this bridge for the citizens without waiting for any official ceremony and have also given orders to that effect," the Chief Minister wrote. CM Fadnavis added that he began the work for this flyover under his tenure in 2018, and Rs 104.77 have been spent on the project. He wrote, 'I had ordered this work in 2018 when I was the Chief Minister. Rs 104.77 crore was spent on it. In order to avoid any inconvenience to Mumbaikars in view of the upcoming rains, we have directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and the police to open this bridge for traffic from 4 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025." With ANI, PTI Inputs First Published: June 15, 2025, 15:03 IST
News18
08-06-2025
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Maharashtra's Samruddhi Expressway: What Are Entry Points From Mumbai? Have Toll Charges Been Hiked?
Last Updated: Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway: From where can Mumbaiites enter the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg? What are the toll charges for 701-km stretch? The final stretch of the 701-km Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg between Igatpuri in Nashik district and Amane in Thane district was inaugurated on Thursday, making the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway fully operational. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also revealed plans to extend the expressway's connectivity to the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar district, aiming to boost the route's economic impact. What are the toll charges? What is the entry point for those going from Mumbai? News18 answers all questions. A truly historic and emotional moment – the dream of a 'Samruddha' Maharashtra has come true!'Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg' is now complete —it's not just a road, but a strong step towards a brighter was only possible because… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 6, 2025 MUMBAI TO NAGPUR IN 7 HOURS The high-speed corridor cuts the travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur to seven hours. The travel time between Amane and Igatpuri has been halved to just 40 minutes. The cost of the project was Rs 55,335 crore. It led to the acquisition of more than 8,800 hectares of land from around 24,000 farmers in 10 districts. The expressway starts from Amane in the adjoining Thane district. Those travelling from Mumbai can reach Amane in a little over two hours. Those joining the expressway at Ghoti need not take the steep Kasara Ghat climb on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway. They can now use the new route with an elevation gain of only 160 metres. For commuters travelling from Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the nearest access point for Samruddhi Mahamarg is near Bhiwandi, close to Shangrila Water Park, via the existing Mumbai-Nashik Highway. The Maharashtra government has proposed the expansion and eight-laning of a crucial 23-km stretch from Thane to Vadape, near the entry point of the expressway. 'The final phase of the Samruddhi Mahamarg will boost commuter flow significantly…!''समृद्धी महामार्ग संपूर्णपणे सुरू झाल्यामुळे महामार्गावरील वाहतुकीत मोठी वाढ होणार…!'(पत्रकार परिषद | इगतपुरी, नाशिक | 5-6-2025) #Maharashtra #Nashik #SamruddhiMahamarg — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 5, 2025 TOLL CHARGES A June 4 notification from the state's Public Works Department (PWD) said the toll rates will increase in two phases — the first already effective since April 1, 2025, and the next from April 1, 2028. A final hike will be implemented from April 2031 and will be valid until December 10, 2032. The revised per-kilometre toll rates are as follows: For the entire 701-km journey, the new toll charges will be: The project, lauded for its record-speed execution, incorporates 73 bridges, eco-sensitive underpasses and overpasses for wildlife, five twin tunnels, and 22 facility centres along the route. top videos View all It also includes India's largest highway tunnel system equipped with automatic cooling mechanisms and provisions for 200 MW of solar power generation. The expressway, positioned as Maharashtra's economic corridor, now connects 24 districts directly to JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust), enhancing logistics, industrial connectivity, and interstate trade. First Published:
News18
21-05-2025
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Mumbai Mira-Bhayander Metro 9: CSMIA, Bandra To Dahisar, Thane, The Double-Decker Line Connects All
Last Updated: Mumbai Metro Line 9: From connectivity to key areas across the length and breadth of the city to the unique infrastructure, Mumbai Metro-9 stands out for a number of reasons Mumbai Metro Line 9 Trial Run: After a long wait, Thane district, on the outskirts of Mumbai, is set to get its first Metro, that too, a double-decker one. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 15 flagged off the trial run of the Phase-1 of the Metro Line-9 between Dahisar (East) and Kashigaon in Thane district. From its connectivity to the intricate maze of Mumbai to the unique infrastructure, Mumbai Metro-9 stands out for a number of reasons. MUMBAI METRO-9 It is an extension of Line 7 from Andheri to CSMIA and Dahisar to Mira Bhayander and is 13.581 km long (11.386 km elevated and 2.195km underground) with 10 stations. It shall provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar) and Metro Line 7(Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E)). Metro Line-9 is part of Mumbai's pioneering double-decker infrastructure project, where both Metro and vehicular flyovers share a common viaduct. THE CONNECTIVITY HOW IT WILL HELP The Kashigaon-Dahisar metro line will give Thane commuters an easy and smooth commute alternative to overcrowded local trains and the infamous Mumbai traffic, especially during peak hours. The implementation of this corridor is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, especially near Dahisar Toll Naka Lower vehicular emissions and promote eco-friendly commuting Introduce energy-efficient systems like regenerative braking Employ green construction practices with reduced environmental impact. Progress in Motion: Trial Run of Mumbai Metro Line 9!Flagged off the 'Trial run of Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Route-9, from Kashigaon to Dahisar (East)' of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority at Mira Bhayandar, Thane. The section of Metro Line 9 from Kashigaon to… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 14, 2025 WHAT THE CM SAID 'This stretch offers seamless connectivity along the Western Express Highway and will act as a major decongestion solution. For the first time in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, a double-decker bridge has been built in this section, where both the flyover and the metro line will be seen on the parallel structure," said CM Devendra Fadnavis during the test run last week. 'The section of Metro Line 9 from Kashigaon to Dahisar (East) will be opened to the public after the technical testing is completed. The metro is a very good option for reducing traffic on the Western Express Highway and making travel easier for Mumbaikars. We are planning to provide smooth and direct connectivity from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Ground to Bandra along the Western Express Highway, and work is underway in different phases to achieve this," he said. 'Soon, people will be able to travel by metro all the way to Virar. As more metro lines get connected, passengers will get a complete end-to-end travel solution. Planning is also underway to connect the metro with the bullet train station that is being developed at Vadhavan," the CM said. First Published:
