Kavach To Safeguard Mumbai Locals By End Of Next Year, Says Western Railway
August 4, 2025: Western Railway (WR) is set to enhance passenger safety across Mumbai’s suburban rail network by implementing the indigenous anti-collision technology Kavach by the end of next year, officials confirmed on Sunday. The initiative marks a major advancement for one of the world’s busiest commuter rail systems, serving over 30 lakh passengers daily. […]
RTI Activist Samir Zaveri Seeks Medical Rooms, 18-Coach Trains Amid Rise In Mumbai Rail Deaths
June 30, 2025: In a passionate plea to prevent further fatalities on Mumbai’s overcrowded suburban railway network, railway accident survivor and passengers’ rights activist Samir Zaveri has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to implement critical infrastructure reforms—chief among them, the introduction of 18-coach local trains. Zaveri, who […]
After Mumbai Tragedy, Railways Plans To Expand Suburban Services To 4,500 Trains Daily
June 13, 2025: In the wake of a tragic incident where four passengers lost their lives after falling from an overcrowded suburban train earlier this week, Indian Railways is likely to fast-track ongoing capacity expansion projects on the Mumbai suburban rail network. A top government official confirmed the move, stating that the goal is to […]