Alia Bhatt's New Movie Raazi Details

Alia Bhatt's New Movie Raazi Details

Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Raazi’ became the fifth movie this year to enter into the Rs 100 crore clubs. The Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions’ film collected Rs 1.82 crore on Monday taking its grand total to Rs 104.32 crore at the box-office.

Meghna Gulzar’s approached Alia Bhatt for ‘Raazi’ even before she has the script ready for the film and Alia too agreed to do the film, even though they both weren’t sure how and when it will happen. The project was meant for Alia as it landed up with Junglee Pictures and Karan Johar’s Dharma production. Speaking on which Alia had said, “After I met Meghna and I heard that one line it was pretty clear to me that this is a film I have to be a part of at whatever stage in my career as that time there was no clarity as to when it will happen. And then what happened was that it arrived home, it came to Dharma Productions and Junglee Pictures were already on board. So it seemed like a perfect fit where three creative minds; Meghna, Dharma and Junglee came together and it was the perfect timing.”

With ‘Raazi’ entering the Rs 100 crore clubs, for Alia, it is her third film to go past Rs 100 crore after ‘2 States’ and ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’. 

Alia Bhatt's New Movie Raazi

Directed by a female director and lead by a female actor, ‘Raazi’ sure did break old Bollywood stereotypes and rules of unconventional cinema.‘Raazi’ is produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar and Apoorva Mehta and co-produced by Priti Shahani.

Alia Bhatt starrer 'Raazi' crosses Rs 100 crore mark at the box-office

The Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions' ‘Raazi’ has been making headlines right from the time it was announced. The film which boasts of some stellar performances by actors Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal collected Rs 4.42 crore on its third Sunday, taking its grand total to Rs 102.50 crore at the box-office.

‘Raazi’ is reportedly the fifth Bollywood film of 2018 to enter the Rs 100 crore club after ‘Padmaavat’, ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’, ‘Baaghi 2’ and ‘Raid’. At the same time, this film also marks Alia’s third film to make Rs 100 crore after ‘2 States’ and ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’.

Set in the India of 1971 and over the backdrop of the period leading of India Pakistan war in the same year, the film covered all sensibilities of that era. Speaking about the same, filmmaker Meghna Gulzar had said, “Sensibilities are very different from what we know today. Even the patriotism as it is in the film is very different from what we know of patriotism today. And that is where the magic of cinema comes in where we all come together and create that world, pull you into it and convince you that now you are in this world too. All the departments of the film pull together to make that world a reality and that is exactly what shows in the film.”

At the special screening of the film before its release, everyone who watched the film was moved. And that’s exactly why Mahesh Bhatt believes that in ‘Raazi’. Alia has given her best performance to date. He took to Twitter to share his emotions. He wrote, “Raazi movie review: In Meghna Gulzar's engaging thriller, Alia Bhatt gives her career's best performance so far”.

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Rajinikanth New Movie ‘Kaala’ Details

Rajinikanth New Movie ‘Kaala’ Details

Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated ‘Kaala’ is gearing up for a huge release in Tamil Nadu. However, according to recent reports, it looks like ‘Kaala’ may not release in Karnataka following Rajinikanth’s views on the Cauvery water issue, as per Newspaper report. After keeping fans waiting with bated breath, the makers unveiled the theatrical trailer of the film on Monday, which has now clocked in more than two million views within 12 hours.

Rajinikanth New Movie ‘Kaala’

 In a recent statement, Sa Ra Govindu, President of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), said that several pro-Kannadiga groups have sent letters to the chamber seeking a ban on ‘Kaala’ in Karnataka. He also stated that Rajinikanth’s statement on Cauvery has reportedly hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas.

However, another report suggested that the Karnataka distributor of ‘Kaala’ is holding talks with KFCC regarding the release and an official statement can be expected on Thursday. Prior to this, Vatal Nagaraj, a pro-Kannadiga activist, stated that he won’t permit the release of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s films in view of the Cauvery issue.

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Arjun Rampal and wife announce separation after 20 years of marriage

Arjun Rampal and wife announce separation after 20 years of marriage

Arjun Rampal and his wife Mehr Jessia are separating after two decades of marriage. The couple announced their decision to end the marriage in a joint statement, famous Newspaper reported. 

"After a 20-year-long beautiful journey filled with love and beautiful memories, we would like to share, that all journeys have different paths. We feel that it is time for us to move on to different destinations henceforth. We have always been solid when it has come to us, we will continue to be solid for each other and our loved ones, as we embark upon a new journey.

"Both of us being extremely private people feel strange to be making this statement, but such are the circumstances of our lives. Where the truth can get distorted and lost. We are a family, our love for each other is forever intact and we shall always be there for one another and most importantly, for our children Mahikaa and Myra. We would therefore appreciate our privacy through this time. Thank all for their support. Relationships can end, but love lives on. We won't be commenting on this any further," the statement read.

Arjun Rampal and Wife 

Incidentally, it was just earlier this month that reports of trouble in paradise began doing the rounds. According to the grapevine, Arjun and Mehr's differences escalated to a point that the actor moved out of their house and began living separately.

Incidentally, a few years ago, speculation was rife that Arjun's growing closeness with Sussanne Khan had resulted in cracks appearing in their respective marriages. However, Arjun issued a statement and clarified that he was in no way responsible for Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan's relationship breaking up.

According to reports, Arjun and Mehr decided to give their marriage another shot, and for a while, it looked like everything was back on track. The two, along with their daughters Mahikaa and Myra, reportedly went on several getaways and bonded like a family. Unfortunately, it was not long before the differences cropped up again, and this time, it was the final nail in the coffin for the couple.

As per newspaper reports that the reason they took so long to go public was because they were waiting for their daughters, Myra and Mahikaa, to come to terms with the separation before they announced it.

Apparently, the cracks in their marriage appeared as early as 2011, when Arjun and Mehr fell out of favour with Shah Rukh Khan. If a source close to the couple is to be believed, Arjun sent feelers to Shah Rukh and expressed his desire to be a part of Ra.One.

"But Mehr allegedly insisted on a higher remuneration for her husband from co-producer SRK himself, who swore to never work with Arjun in the future. The two subsequently had a public falling out during the film's release. After that, Shah Rukh stopped taking Mehr's calls. His wife, Gauri Khan, who had been close friends with Mehr, severed ties with her as well," the insider revealed.

Arjun also managed to rub Karan Johar the wrong way, when he gave his nod to We Are Family, and then hiked his fee at the last minute. Karan was miffed and reportedly vowed never to work with Arjun again. Soon, Arjun and Mehr were dropped like hot potatoes from the inner circle of Bollywood's most elite. Snubbed by his friends from the industry, he found solace in Sussanne Khan. Close friends of the actor told the publication that Arjun had been smitten with her for a long time.

"When his equations with many industry friends were worsening, his friendship with Sussanne only strengthened over time and Mehr grew extremely insecure. It led to several fights between the couple," an insider said, recalling a nasty showdown between the two women at a party hosted by Fardeen Khan last year. "Mehr and Sussanne yelled at one another before Mehr stormed out of the party. The two have not spoken to each other since," the source added.

Fingers were pointed at Arjun when Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan announced their split. However, Arjun vociferously denied that he had anything to do with Hrithik and Sussanne's marriage crumbling.

"I read in the news as the same time as you all about my involvement in this marriage. It saddens me deeply that rumours become inevitable during celebrities going through such times. Mehr and I wish them only peace and love through these times and support them as friends should and we wish them and their families well always," Arjun said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Sussanne was also not amused by the "malicious" rumours of her affair with Arjun and clarified in a statement in November 2014, "Arjun and Mehr are friends and have been for years. To poison a relationship such as this is malicious behavior. I have, with Mehr, earlier stated in the same paper that there is no truth to the claim that Arjun and I are anything more than friends."

However, the rumours refused to die down. In 2015, Mehr had been fighting tooth and nail to save her marriage, but there came a point when she was heartbroken and moved in with her mother in Dadar's Parsi colony. The reconciliation came soon after, and Mehr returned to her home with Arjun. The couple began making lots of public appearances together, and it seemed like nothing had been amiss in the first place.

Arjun and Mehr decided to give their marriage another shot, but things went awry last year. Mehr had to be escorted home by a friend after she broke down in the Mount Mary church in Bandra.

"Mehr had learnt that Arjun and Sussanne were still meeting secretly and were close friends. She was traumatised as she had believed Arjun when he said he was a changed man and that everything would be fine," the insider revealed.

While Arjun and Mehr had their fair share of fights and reconciliations, the differences kept growing. In late 2016, the couple had a nasty spat, that resulted in Arjun walking out of their home for the first time.

"They were fighting so loudly and throwing things at each other that the neighbours threatened to complain to the police as it wasn't the first fight of its kind. Mehr apologised profusely to them and immediately after that, Arjun moved into a five-star service apartment for a week," a filmmaker close to the couple said.

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Mumbai : Train Strike Details

Mumbai : Train Strike Updates (20.03.2018)

Scores of agitated students demanding jobs in railways today (20.03.2018) blocked rail traffic, including suburban services between Matunga and Dadar stations, causing difficulties to lakhs of commuters, online newspaper reported.

Mumbai : Train Strike Updates

The agitating students blocked the rail track at 7 in the morning today, forcing the Railways to stop the suburban and express trains in the affected section between Matunga and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

But railway are running special trains for the Kurala station in the down direction. Railway  are diverting railway traffic from Dadar station in the up direction.

According to Railways officials, the entire four lines between Matunga and CSMT have been affected, while police and Railways officials are conducting talks with the agitating railway job aspirants.

Trains Rescheduled on 20.3.2018 by Central Railway

• 10103 CSMT-Madgaon Mandvi Exp (sch 0710 hrs) at 1000 hrs
• 11301 CSMT-KSR Bengaluru Udyan Exp (sch 0810 hrs) at 1015 hrs
• 12534 CSMT-Lucknow Pushpak Exp (sch 0825 hrs) at 1030 hrs
• 11029 CSMT-Kolhapur Koyna Exp (sch 0840 hrs) at 1045 hrs

Extra Buses operated on 20.03.2018

Rail Roko at Dadar Stations
Depot - Route - No.of Buses

• CND  - 30 - 3
• WLD - 27 - 3
• WD - 174, 453, 504 - 3,3,1
• CD - 1,5 - 6, 7
• ANIK - 59, 85 - 1, 1
• GKD - 354, 385 - 3, 2
• DHD - 66 - 2
• KKD - 66 - 3
• MU - 368, 302 - 6,4 

Updates of Cancelled Trains, Rescheduled Trains 

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Holi Special Trains List 2018

Holi Special Trains 2018 

In every year Indian Railway used to announce Holi Festival Special Trains and used to make special arrangements for handling extra rush of passengers during this Festival season. Following are the list of Holi Special Trains 2018.

Train Nos.08021/08022 Santragachi - Darbhanga Holi Festival Special Trains (01 Trips)

• Train No.08021 Santragachi - Darbhanga leaving Santragachi on 28.02.18 on Wednesday at 15:40 hrs will reach Darbhanga at 11:30 hrs, the next day. 
• Train No.08022 Darbhanga - Santragachi train will leave Darbhanga on 01.03.18 on Thursday at 13:50 hrs arriving Santragachi at 11.00 hrs, the next day.

 Composition
One AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, eight Sleeper Class and four general second class coaches 

Halting
Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Muri, Bokaro Steel City, Chandrapura, Gomoh, Dhanbad, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Barauni andSamastipur between Santragachi and Darbhanga.
Train Nos.08181/08182 Tatanagar - Chhapra Holi Festival Special Trains  (01 Trips)

• Train No.08181 Tatanagar - Chhapra train leaving Tatanagar on 28.02.18 (Wednesday) at 05:05 hrs will reach Chhapra at 21:00 hrs, the same day. 
• Train No.08182 Chhapra - Tatanagar train will leave Chhapra on 01.03.18 on Thursday at 23:00 hrs arriving Tatanagar at 15.45 hrs, the next day.

 Composition 
Sixteen general second Class coaches.

Halting

Chandil, Purulia, Anara, Joychandi Pahar, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, jhajha, Kiul Barauni, Samastipur,Muzaffarpur, Hajipurand Sonpur between Tatanagar and Chhapra.
Train Nos.02035 / 02036 LTT – Karmali – LTT Weekly Holi Super Fast Special Trains

• Train No.02035 LTT – Karmali weekly Super Fast special will leave from LTT at 20:50 hrs on Wednesday 28/02/2018. The train will reach Karmali at 06:15 hrs on next day.
• Train No. 02036 Karmali - LTT weekly Super Fast special will leave from Karmali at 07:25 hrs on Thursday 01/03/2018. The train will reach LTT at 16:00 hrs on same day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli and Thivim stations.
Composition
Total 13 coaches = 3 tier AC – 03 Coaches, Sleeper - 06 Coaches, General – 02 Coaches, SLR – 02 Coaches.
Train Nos.02037 / 02038 LTT – Karmali – LTT Weekly Holi Super Fast Special Trains

• Train No. 02037 LTT – Karmali weekly Super Fast special will leave from LTT at 20:50 hrs on Thursday 01/03/2018. The train will reach Karmali at 06:15 hrs on next day.
• Train No. 02038 Karmali - LTT weekly Super Fast special will leave from Karmali at 07:25 hrs on Friday 02/03/2018. The train will reach LTT at 16:00 hrs on same day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli and Thivim stations.
Composition 

Total 23 coaches = 3 tier AC – 03 Coaches, Sleeper - 12 Coaches, General – 06 Coaches, SLR – 02 Coaches. Passengers may avail the services.

Holi Special Trains 2018

Train Nos.02597/02598 Gorakhpur - Mumbai weekly Jan Sadharan Special Trains

• Train No.02597 Gorakhpur - Mumbai weekly Jan Sadharan special will depart from Gorakhpur on every Saturday on 17.02.18, 24.02.2018, 03.03.2018 and 10.03.2018 at 08.25 am to arrive at Mumbai at 12.15 pm the next day. 
• Train No.02598 Mumbai-Gorakhpur weekly special train will depart from Mumbai on every Sunday on 18.02.18, 25.02.2018, 04.03.2018 and 11.03.2018 at 02.20 pm to arrive at Gorakhpur at 06.45 pm the next day.

Comprising : Sixteen general class and two disabled friendly cum luggage van coaches.
Halting : Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Orai, Jhansi, Habibganj, Itarsi, Bhusaval, Igatpur and Kalyan station enroute in both the direction.

Train Nos.08617/08618 Ranchi - Anand Vihar Terminal-Ranchi Holi Weekly Special

• Train No.08617 Ranchi - Anand Vihar Terminal weekly special  train will depart from Ranchi on every Saturday from 11.02.2018 to 10.03.2018 at 02.05 pm to arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal at 01.55 pm the next day. 
• Train No.08618 weekly special train will depart from Anand Vihar on every Sunday from 18.02.18 to 11.03.2018 at 10.50 pm to arrive at Ranchi at 10.30 pm the next day.

Comprising : One A.C. 2 Tier, one A.C. 3 Tier, Seven Sleeper class, Three general class coaches.
Halting : Muri, Barkakana, Gumia, Pusro,Chandrapura, Gomoh, Koderma, Gaya, Mughalsarai, Allahabad, Kanpur Central, Tundla and Aligarh stations enroutein both the direction.
Train Nos.02071/02072 Mumbai - Jammu Tawi - Mumbai AC Super fast Special

• Train No.02071 Mumbai - Jammu Tawi AC Super fast Special train will depart from Mumbai on 02.03.2018 at 06.45 am to arrive at Jammu Tawi at 08.00 pm the next day.
• Train No.02072 Jammu Tawi-Mumbai AC Super fast Special train will depart from Jammu Tawi on 04.03.2018 at 07.25 am to arrive at Mumbai CST at 08.25 pm the next day.

Comprising : Thirteen A.C. 3 Tier coaches.

Halting: Dadar, Kalyan, Igatpur, Nasik, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Agra Cantt., Delhi Safdarjung, Ambala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt. and Pathankot Cantt. stations enroute in both the direction.
Train Nos.05227/05228 Howrah - Muzaffarpur Holi Special will leave Howrah on every Sundays between 04.03.18 and 01.04.18, and will leave Muzaffarpur also on Sundays between 03.03.18 and 31.03.18. Train No.05227 Howrah - Muzaffarpur Holi Special will leave Howrah at 6.00 hrs. and reach Muzaffarpur at 18:00 hrs the same day. 

• Train No.05228 Muzaffarpur - Howrah Holi Special will leave Muzaffarpur at 14:40 hrs and reach Howrah at 3:s00 hrs. the next day. 

General Second Class, Sleeper Class and  Air-Conditioned coaches.
Train Nos.05008/05007 Howrah- Ramnagar weekly Holi special

• Train No.05008 Howrah- Ramnagar weekly Holi special will leave Howrah station at 8:35 hrs on every Sunday between 18.02.2018 and 11.03.2018 (4 trips) 
• Train No.05007 Ramnagar - Howrah weekly Holi special will leave Ramnagar on every Friday at 18:15 hrs between 16.02.2018 and 09.03.2018 (4 trips). 

General Second Class, Sleeper Class and  Air-Conditioned coaches.

• Train Nos.05502/05501 Saharsa – Bhagalpur Holi Special leaving Saharsa and Bhagalpur stations daily at 08:15 hrs and 15:00 hrs respectively between 15.02.2018 and 31.03.2018 .

This train will have General Second Class
Train Nos.04417/04418 Pune - H.Nizamuddin AC Weekly Holi Super Fast Special Fare Special Trains (12 Trips)

• Train No.04417 Pune - H.Nizamuddin train Special will leave Pune at 05.15 hrs every Thursday from 22.02.2018 to 29.03.2018 (6 trips) and will arrive Hazrat Nizamuddin at 05.35 hrs next day.
• Train No.04418 H.Nizamuddin - Pune train Special will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin at 21.35 hrs every Tuesday from 20.02.2018 to 27.03.2018 (6 trips) and will arrive Pune at 21.25 hrs next day.

Halts: Lonavala, Kalyan, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota and Mathura. Composition: one First AC, Six AC-2 Tier, Ten AC-3 Tier and Pantry Car.

Reservation: Bookings for Special Train No. 04417 on special charges will open o­n15.01.2018 at all PRS centers and on website www.irctc.co.in.

Train Nos.09011/09012 Bandra Terminus – Patna (Weekly) Super Fast Special Train on Special Fare      

                                                        

• Train No.09011 Bandra Terminus – Patna (weekly) Special Train will leave Bandra Terminus on Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 at 15.25 hrs and will reach Patna at 03.00 hrs on Thursday, 1st March, 2018.
• Similarly, in return direction Train No. 09012 Patna – Bandra Terminus (weekly) Special Train will leave Patna on Saturday, 3rd March, 2018 at 23.10 hrs to reach Bandra Terminus at 12.25 hrs on Monday, 5th March, 2018.

The train will have AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper Class Coaches. The train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Godhra, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mughalsarai, Buxar, Ara and Danapur stations in both directions.

Train Nos.09421/09422 Ahmedabad – Patna (Weekly) Special Train on Special Fare       

• Train No. 09421 Ahmedabad – Patna (weekly) Special Train will leave Ahmedabad on Monday, 26th February, 2018 at 23.25 hrs and will reach Patna at 08.45 hrs on Wednesday, 28th February, 2018.
• Similarly, in return direction Train No. 09422 Patna – Ahmedabad (weekly) Special Train will leave Patna on Wednesday, 28th February, 2018 at 11.35 hrs to reach Ahmedabad at 19.00 hrs on Thursday, 1st March, 2018.

The train will have AC II Tier, AC III Tier and Sleeper Class Coaches. The train will halt at Nadiad, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Nagda, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bayana, Aga Fort, Tundla, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mughalsarai, Buxar, Ara and Danapur stations in both directions.

Train Nos.02171/02172 CSMT Mumbai – Jammu Tawi AC Super Fast weekly specials (2)

• Train No. 02171 Special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 06.45 hrs on 02.03.2018 and will reach Jammu Tawi at 20.00 hrs next day.
• Train No. 02172 Special will leave Jammu Tawi at 07.25 hrs on 4.3.2018 and will arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 20.25 hrs next day.

Halts: Dadar, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Agra Cantt. Delhi Safdarjung, Ambala Cantt., Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt. and Pathankot Cantt. Composition: 13 AC-3 Tier

Train Nos.02011/02012 CSMT Mumbai – Lucknow AC Super Fast weekly specials (4)

• Train No. 02011 Special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 14.20 hrs on every Tuesday on 27.02.2018 and 06.03.2018 (2 trips) and will reach Lucknow at 13.10 hrs next day.
• Train No. 02012 Special will leave Lucknow at 15.00 hrs on 28.02.2018 and 7.03.2018 (2 trips) and will arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 16.25 hrs next day.

Halts: Kalyan, Igatpuri, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Orai and Kanpur Central. Composition: 13 AC-3 Tier

Train Nos.01017/01018 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Gorakhpur AC weekly Specials (4)

• Train No. 01017 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 07.50 hrs on 27.02.2018 and 06.03.2018 (2 trips) and will reach Gorakhpur at 18.05 hrs next day.
• Train No. 01018 Special will leave Gorakhpur at 21.45 hrs on 28.02.2018 and 7.03.2018 (2 trips) and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 05.40 hrs third day.

Halts:Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Allahabad, Gyanpur, Varanasi, Mau and Deoria Sadar. Composition: 15 AC 3 Tier

Train Nos.01145/01146 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus –Karmali AC weekly Specials (4)

• Train No. 01145 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 01.10 hrs on 02.03.2018 and 30.03.2018 (2 trips) and will reach Karmali at 11.00 hrs same day.
• Train No. 01146 Special will leave Karmali at 14.00 hrs on 02.03.2018 and 30.03.2018 (2 trips) and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.20 hrs next day.

Halts:Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal and Thivim. Composition: 1 First AC, 1 First AC cum AC-2 Tier, 4 AC-2 Tier, 11 AC-3 Tier

Train Nos.01137/01138 Lokmanya Tilak (T) –Sawantwadi Road weekly Specials (4)

• Train No. 01137 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 01.10 hrs on 05.03.2018 and 02.04.2018(2 trips) and will reach Sawantwadi Road at 10.30 hrs same day.
• Train No. 01138 Special will leave Sawantwadi Road at 14.05 hrs on 05.03.2018 and 02.04.2018 (2 trips) and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.20 hrs next day.

Halts:Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali and Kudal. Composition: 1 AC- 2 Tier, 2 AC-3 Tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Second Class

Train Nos.01347/01348 Pune-Patna Weekly Specials (4)

• Train No. 01347 Special will leave Pune at 20.20 hrs on 26.02.2018 and 05.03.2018 (2 trips) and will reach Patna at 08.30 hrs third day.
• Train No. 01348 Special will leave Patna at 17.45 hrs on 28.02.2018 and 07.03.2018 (2 trips) and will arrive Pune at 04.05 hrs third day.

Halts: Daund, Ahmednagar, Belapur (for 0134 only), Kopargaon, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Chheoki Jn., Mughalsarai, Buxar and Ara. Composition: 1 AC-2 Tier, 6 AC-3 Tier, 5 sleeper class, 06 General Second Class.

Holi Special Trains by East Central Railway 

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Mahaparinirvan Diwas : Special Trains 2017

Mahaparinirvan Diwas : Special Arrangements by Railway 

Central Railway and Western Railway announced many special arrangements for Mahaparinirvan Diwas celebration. On the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas which is observed every year on 6th December, large number of followers of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar visits Chaitya Bhoomi at Dadar in Mumbai to pay their homage. Railway has made elaborate arrangements to manage the extra rush of passengers as well as to avoid any untoward incidents. Following are the details regarding Special Arrangements and Special Trains for the occasion.

Mahaparinirvan Diwas : Railway Arrangements

Commuter Convenience

• Help desks has been set up at Churchgate, Dadar, Mahim and Borivali stations to guide public to Girgaum, Chaitya Bhoomi, Worli Crematorium and Global Vipassna Pagoda. These help desks will be manned 24 x 7 till afternoon of 7th December, 2017, with staff conversant in Marathi and Hindi.
• Directional signage boards have been provided at Dadar, Mahim and Borivali stations indicating the major landmarks for the guidance of the passengers. 

Crowd Management

• Adequate RPF/GRP staff has been deployed to monitor crowd movement at suburban stations (especially at Foot Over Bridges).
• CCTVs feed will be continuously monitored for better crowd management.
• Station Officials shall report any unusual crowd build up to Emergency Controls immediately
• Staff has been sensitized to deal with the followers coming for Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
• Station and Bandobast staff shall have the information regarding timings and transport arrangements to/from Chaitya Bhoomi.

Ticketing and Refunds

• Additional Booking counters will be made functional from 4th – 7th December, 2017 for smooth facilitation of refunds.
• Facilitators will be available at the ATVMs at Dadar, Mahim and Borivali stations.

Train Operations

• Mail/Express/Passenger trains from Ahmedabad and Jalgaon-Nandurbar section arriving in Mumbai on 4th, 5th and 6th December, 2017 will be monitored.
• Similarly, Mail/Express/Passenger trains leaving Mumbai for Nandurbar-Jalgaon on 6th and 7th December, 2017 will also be closely monitored.
• The Guards of local trains has been sensitized about boarding of followers at suburban stations (esp. at Dadar and Mahim) and to give beats accordingly for starting of trains.
• In case of any unusual/disruptions, the train running information will be informed by Operating Department to Commercial Control and Security Control.

Engineering Works

• An arrangement for drinking water, proper lighting, and adequate catering facility has been made available at suburban stations.
• All toilets at Dadar, Mahim, Churchgate and Borivali stations shall be kept functional and in proper condition, to facilitate to such large masses.

Medical Assistance to Public at stations

• Doctors and associated staff have been made available 24 x 7 at EMRs in Churchgate-Borivali.
• Additional Medical team of Railway Doctors and staff has been deployed at Dadar from 4th to 7th December, 2017.
• Details of medical team available with SS/SM at stations.
• Contact with nearby Hospitals will be maintained in case of any incidence and Control office should be immediately alerted.

Information Dissemination to Public

• Announcements through Centralized Public Announcement system are being made at Dadar station regularly regarding special trains being run on Central Railway and Western Railway, during the period.
• Special Announcements are being made in suburban trains on approaching of the Dadar station to inform the followers going to Chaitya Bhoomi to detrain.
• Notice Boards at Dadar and Mahim have been displayed with the details of special trains/extra coaches being run by Central Railway and Western Railway.

Disaster Management

• Disaster Management Cell of Western Railway is always onalert mode and will be activated immediately onreceipt of informationfrom Control Office and all the controllers of concerned departments will be informed.

MAHAPARINIRVAN DIVAS : SPECIAL TRAINS

Following are the details of Special Trains for Mahaparinirvan Divas 2017 by Central Railway and Western Railway.

Central Railway has decided to run 12 suburban special trains between Dadar-Kurla/Thane/Kalyan and Kurla-Mankhurd/Vashi/Panvel sections on 6.12.2017 (midnight of 5/6.12.2017) for the benefit of passengers on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas 2017. These suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The details are as under-

MAIN LINE - DOWN SPECIALS

Dadar–Thane Special will leave Dadar at 01.15 hrs and arrive Thane at 01.55 hrs.

Dadar–Kalyan Special will leave Dadar at 02.25 hrs and arrive Kalyan at 03.35 hrs.

Dadar–Kurla Special will leave Dadar at 03.00 hrs and arrive Kurla at 03.15 hrs.

MAIN LINE- UP SPECIALS

Kurla – Dadar Special will leave Kurla at 00.45 hrs and arrive Dadar at 01.00 hrs.

Kalyan-Dadar Special will leave Kalyan at 01.00 hrs and arrive Dadar at 02.10 hrs.

Thane-Dadar Special will leave Thane at 02.10 hrs and arrive Dadar at 02.50 hrs

HARBOUR LINE – DOWN SPECIAL

Kurla–Mankhurd Special will leave Kurla at 02.30 hrs and arrive Mankhurd at 02.50 hrs.

Kurla–Panvel Special will leave Kurla at 03.00 hrs and arrive Panvel at 04.00 hrs.

Kurla–Vashi Special will leave Kurla at 04.00 hrs and arrive Vashi at 04.35 hrs.

HARBOUR LINE – UP SPECIAL

Vashi - Kurla Special will leave Vashi at 01.30 hrs and arrive Kurla at 02.10 hrs.

Panvel–Kurla Special will leave Panvel at 01.40 hrs and arrive Kurla at 02.45 hrs.

Mankhurd–Kurla Special will leave Mankhurd at 03.10 hrs and arrive Kurla at 03.30 hrs.

OTHER SPECIALS

• Train No. 51154 Bhusawal – CSMT Mumbai Passenger on 5.12.2017
• Train No. 51153 CSMT Mumbai – Bhusawal Passenger on 7.12.2017.
• Train No.11030 Sri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur – CSMT Mumbai Koyna Express on 5.12.2017.

Train No.11029 CSMT Mumbai - Sri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Koyna Express on 7.12.2017.

Train Nos.01262/01264/01266 Nagpur - CSMT Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas Unreserved Special Trains (3 Trains)

Train No.01262 Nagpur - CSMT will leave Nagpur at 23.55 hrs on 4.12.2017 and arrive CSMT Mumbai at 14.35 hrs next day.

Train No.01264 Nagpur - CSMT will leave Nagpur at 07.50 hrs on 5.12.2017 and arrive CSMT Mumbai at 00.10 hrs next day.

Train No.01266 Nagpur - CSMT will leave Nagpur at 15.55 hrs on 5.12.2017 and arrive CSMT Mumbai at 11.35 hrs next day.

Halting

Ajni, Sewagram, Wardha, Pulgaon, Dhamangaon, Badnera, Murtizapur, Akola, Jalamb, Malkapur, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Chalisgaon, Manmad, Nasik Road, Igatpuri, Kasara, Kalyan and Dadar.

Composition

12 General second class coaches.

Train Nos.01249/01251/01253/01255/01257/01259 CSMT - Dadarto Sewagram/Ajni/Nagpur Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas Unreserved Special Trains (06 Trains)

Train No.01249 CSMT - Dadar will leave CSMT Mumbai at 16.05 hrs on 6.12.2017 and arrive Ajni at 09.30 hrs next day.

Train No.01251 CSMT - Dadar will leave CSMT Mumbai at 18.40 hrs on 6.12.2017 and arrive Sewagram at 10.30 hrs next day.

Train No.01253 CSMT - Dadar will Dadar at 00.40 hrs on 7.12.2017 (midnight of 06/07.12.2017) and arrive Ajni at 15.55 hrs same day.

Train No.01255 CSMT - Dadar will leave CSMT Mumbai at 12.35 hrs on 7.12 2017 and arrive Nagpur at 03.30 hrs next day.

Train No.01257 CSMT - Dadar will leave CSMT Mumbai at 18.40 hrs on 8.12.2017 and arrive Nagpur at 12.10 hrs next day.

Train No.01259 CSMT - Dadar will leave Dadar at 00.40 hrs on 8.12.2017 (midnight of 07/08.12.2017) and arrive Ajni at 15.55 hrs same day.

Halting

Dadar, Kalyan, Kasara, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Jalamb, Akola, Murtizapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Pulgaon, Wardha, Sewagram and Ajni.

Composition

12 General second class coaches.

Train Nos.01315/01316 Solapur - CSMT Mumbai Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas Unreserved Special Trains (02 Trains)

Train No.01315 Solapur - CSMT Mumbai will leave Solapur at 17.20 hrs on 5.12.2017 and arrive CSMT Mumbai at 01.20 hrs next day.

Train No.01316 CSMT Mumbai - Solapur will leave CSMT Mumbai at 00.25 on 7.12.2017 (midnight of 6/7.12.2017) and arrive Solapur at 10.10 hrs same day.

Halting

Kurduwadi, Daund, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan and Dadar.

Composition

12 General second class coaches.

Special Trains by Indian Railway 2017

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Eyewatch Railways : Downloading Details

Western Railway introduced Eyewatch Railways, this is and App for women security on Churchgate - Borivali Section. Following are the details regarding the app. 

Eyewatch Railways' Mobile App

Eyewatch Technologies Pvt.Ltd are working towards education and empowering the women citizens to better deal with the security challengers faced in the country and have released a crisis communication system "Eyewatch Railways" based on the smart mobile device. 

Eyewatch Railways assists the women commuters in their emergency to immediately send out their location, video and audio which can instantly be viewed on the emergency response control centre at the RPF Control room in Bombay Central. The 8 chosen guardians, doctors and security personnel also receive the alert data via SMS, automatically a phone call is placed to the guardians. 

Eyewatch App

Eyewatch Railways application has been customized for the Railway Police Force to dispatch an immediate response by sending a RPF personnel from the nearest station to help the Women Commuter. 

The application is Free of Cost for the women commuters on western Railways. The Geo-Fence of Western Railways is done along the suburban stations from Churchgate to Borivali, where the respective Jurisdiction would assist in providing quick response to the women in emergency. Multiple Training and Mock drills have been conducted at these posts and control with the Railway police force. 

Benefits :- To RPF

• Reduces the response time by providing relevant data at a dedicated control center.
• Helps to dispatch the QRT (Quick response team) to the exact location.
• Handles up to 2 Million Alerts in a day
• Helps in determining the priority of each alert and prioritizing which needs to be addressed first.

Features of Eyewatch

• Alert Button :- Pressing the alert button or simply pressing the power button 4 times Eyewatch Railways notifies the RPF Control and informs the users Call Guardians via SMS.
• Location Updation :- Activation of alert allows the RPF Control Center to view his/her constantly updated location untill He/she reaches at a safe destination.
• Audio/Visual Stream :- Eyewatch automatically records a upto 60 seconds pre-alert audio and 20 seconds post-alert video.
• Auto Call Connect:- Instantly dials user's priority Call Guardians.
• Alert Details :- Display's user's Audio/Video, current battery, network signal strength, blood group, type of emergency along with other important data that can be viewed on the web based Eyewatch Control Center located at the RPF Control Room.
• Safety Confirm :- Inform user's call guardians with location to confirm they are Safe.

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