Mumbai’s rebuilt Sion railway bridge is expected to open to vehicles shortly, offering relief to motorists travelling through Sion, Dharavi and Kurla. The new structure replaces a 112-year-old colonial-era bridge near Sion railway station, which served as a crucial east-west road connection in the northern part of the island city.
The Maharashtra government has established a high-level task force to develop a coordinated transport strategy covering suburban railways, metro services, Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) and other rail links across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and major urban centres in the state. The initiative forms part of the state’s Viksit
Alstom has unveiled the first Metropolis driverless metro trainset for Mumbai Metro Lines 4 and 4A at its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Developed in 14 months, the milestone marks progress in Mumbai’s expanding metro network and highlights India’s growing capabilities in advanced railway manufacturing. The unveiling was
Tata Power has announced a proposed investment programme worth Rs 15,000 crore to strengthen Mumbai’s electricity infrastructure as demand rises from hyperscale data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The Mumbai Grid Upgradation and Expansion Plan will cover power distribution, transmission networks, receiving stations and renewable-energy development. Under the programme,
Navi Mumbai International Airport is not yet equipped to accommodate international flights adequately, with essential facilities such as catering services and cargo warehouses still missing, according to Emirates Airline executive Essa Sulaiman Ahmad. Ahmad, senior vice-president for commercial operations covering West Asia and the Indian Ocean, said airlines would struggle
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up efforts to improve pedestrian access, clear footpaths and strengthen cleanliness measures across Mumbai under its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. On Wednesday, civic commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspected several locations and directed officials to address encroachments, improve road maintenance and enhance waste management. The inspection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cautioned that the contractor could face penal action if the Versova sewage treatment plant (STP) is not completed by March 31, 2027. With approximately 80% of the project finished, the civic body has instructed the contractor to accelerate construction and deploy additional workers to
A Mumbai cooperative housing society has secured relief in a dispute spanning more than 24 years, with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directing the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to return approximately Rs 1.22 crore collected in connection with a land lease and construction costs. In its
The Bombay High Court has cleared the way for the long-delayed Kalu Dam project in Maharashtra’s Thane district, lifting a decade-old restriction that prevented the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC) from awarding construction contracts. The decision allows the corporation to invite fresh bids for the project, which is expected to
Mumbai is expected to welcome its first Vande Bharat sleeper train after Dussehra, introducing a faster overnight rail connection between the city and Bengaluru. Railway officials told Hindustan Times that the service will cover approximately 1,153 kilometres in 15–16 hours, significantly reducing the journey compared with the 24-hour Udyan Express.
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