Central Railway To Introduce Non-AC Local Trains With Automatic Doors From April 2026
January 24, 2026: Central Railway (CR) is set to induct two new non-AC Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) rakes equipped with automatic doors and vestibules, marking a change in safety features for Mumbai’s suburban rail network. The new rakes are expected to be delivered by the end of March 2026 and introduced into service from April, […]
NMMC Commissioner Seeks Explanations From Officials After Airoli Infrastructure Review
January 24, 2026: The Municipal Commissioner of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), Dr Kailas Shinde, has issued show-cause notices to three civic officials following deficiencies observed during an inspection of infrastructure and construction works in the Airoli division. The notices were served on Airoli Division Officer Nainesh Badle, Executive Engineer Sanjay Patil and Deputy […]
Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Block Yet To Be Finalised Four Months After Closure
January 24, 2026: Four months after the Elphinstone Bridge was closed to traffic, Indian Railways and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) are yet to finalise the megablock schedule required to demolish the section spanning active railway tracks. The long weekend from January 24 to 26 had been identified as a tentative window for […]
Mumbai Harbour Marina Project Aims To Revive Historic Port Zone
January 24, 2026: The Union government has cleared a Rs 887-crore proposal to build a marina at Mumbai Harbour, a move intended to support coastal shipping, maritime tourism and waterfront-based urban renewal in the country’s financial centre, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. Named the ‘Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina’, the project is positioned […]
Bandra East Skywalk Ready, Awaiting Formal Launch To Ease Commuter Congestion
January 24, 2026: The Bandra East skywalk, built by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is ready for use, promising relief to thousands of daily commuters struggling with congested roads. The Western Railway (WR) has opened access from the 12-metre-wide Churchgate-end foot overbridge (FOB) to the newly constructed skywalk, offering direct connectivity from Bandra station to […]
Embassy Developments Marks Entry Into Mumbai With Rs 45 Billion Residential Push
January 24, 2026: Embassy Developments Ltd (EDL) has announced its foray into the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), marking the company’s first residential projects in the city under the Embassy brand. The move represents a strategic expansion as the developer looks to establish a pan-India residential footprint in one of India’s most competitive real estate markets. […]
BDD Redevelopment Dispute: MHADA Turns Down Demand For One Parking Space Per Home
January 24, 2026: The Mumbai Board of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has rejected a demand from residents of the N.M. Joshi Marg BDD Chawl is seeking one parking space per rehabilitated home under the ongoing redevelopment project. The decision has been formally communicated to residents through a letter, leading to discontent […]
Mumbai’s 140-Year-Old Capitol Cinema Set For Heritage-Compliant Restoration
January 24, 2026: The heritage building housing Mumbai’s 140-year-old Capitol Cinema in the Fort area has changed hands and is set to undergo repairs and renovation in line with conservation regulations. Inorbit, the retail real estate arm of the K Raheja Group, has acquired Nadir Company Private Limited, the leaseholder of the landmark property located […]
Goregaon–Mulund Link Road Flyover Nears Completion, BMC Targets May 31 Opening
January 24, 2026: Construction of the flyover between Dindoshi Court and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari under Mumbai’s Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is nearing completion, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) aiming to open the structure to traffic by May 31, 2026. Civic officials said work on the flyover is progressing at a steady pace, with […]
BMC Begins Preliminary Work On Rs 848-Crore Cable-Stayed Flyover Linking JJ Flyover And Byculla Y Bridge
January 24, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated preliminary work on a new cable-stayed flyover in South Mumbai, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the Byculla and Mazgaon areas. The proposed 892-metre-long flyover will connect the existing JJ Flyover with the upcoming Y Bridge in Byculla. A work order […]