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1 week ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Manthan K Mehta |Richa Pinto
NewsCity's new road and rail infra needs to iron out creasesMumbai's new transport infrastructure, including the Coastal Road, MTHL, Metro lines, and Monorail, aims to improve connectivity but faces challenges. The Coastal Road sees growing traffic, but awaits full completion, while the MTHL struggles with low usage due to high tolls.
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1 month ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | V Narayan |Manthan K Mehta
NewsCity Newsmumbai News‘First fix road projects in area, then raze Elphinstone bridge’TrendingMumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police have presented several lists to the MMRDA, outlining their concerns and public requirements regarding the demolition of the 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge. Built in 1913 under British administration, this historic structure is set to be replaced by a new double-decker bridge.
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1 month ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen |Manthan K Mehta
Mumbai: The Mumbai 1 National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), aimed at enabling seamless travel across public transport systems in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), will soon see a wider rollout, said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. There is no announcement yet on the exact month by which the cards will be accepted across all modes of transport. However, sources said the rollout is expected during monsoon.
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2 months ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Vijay Singh |V Narayan |Chittaranjan Tembhekar |Somit Sen |Manthan K Mehta
Mumbai's local train passengers endure extreme overcrowding, particularly during peak hours, making commuting a daily struggle. Despite efforts to improve services and infrastructure, the overwhelming number of commuters results in severe conditions, with passengers often forced to travel in unsafe and uncomfortable conditions. Railways are working on capacity enhancement projects to mitigate the situation. MUMBAI: There are Mumbai local trains.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Manthan K Mehta |Somit Sen
NewsCity Newsmumbai News1,300 motormen who ferry 7.5 million train passengers daily are Mumbai’s peacetime heroesTrendingMumbai’s suburban railway network, aptly dubbed the city’s lifeline, is a marvel of scale amid chaos. Spanning 533km and ferrying over 7.5 million passengers daily across 3,216 train services, it is one of the busiest commuter systems in the world.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Chaitanya Marpakwar |Manthan K Mehta
Mumbai: Additional chief secretary (urban development) Aseem Gupta has begun a probe into corruption allegations made by French consulting company Systra against MMRDA. Gupta has called MMRDA and Systra officials for a hearing on Monday (March 3). Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who is also urban development minister, has directed Gupta to investigate the complaint by Systra. He has directed Gupta to investigate and submit a report within 15 days.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Chaitanya Marpakwar |Manthan K Mehta
NewsFrench firm's allegations will impact Mumbai's image: OppositionMumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad called for a CBI probe into allegations of corruption against MMRDA by Systra, emphasizing the impact on Mumbai's reputation. Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar echoed demands for an impartial investigation, highlighting the gravity of claims presented by the French consultant.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Chaitanya Marpakwar |Manthan K Mehta
NewsCity Newsmumbai NewsMMRDA warns of investigation into ‘possible breach of laws’ by SystraTrendingMumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has accused French engineering giant SYSTRA of misrepresenting facts to deflect attention from its own contractual breaches, following suspension and termination notices issued to the firm. It has even accused the firm of misrepresenting facts before the French govt.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Manthan K Mehta |Chaitanya Marpakwar
NewsCity Newsmumbai NewsDy CM orders probe; govt review had noted Systra’s ‘unethical’ actionsTrendingMumbai: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the state's urban development minister, on Tuesday directed additional chief secretary (urban development) Aseem Gupta to probe the complaint filed by the French firm, Systra, accusing some MMRDA officials of demanding "favours".
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Manthan K Mehta |Chaitanya Marpakwar
French engineering firm Systra accuses senior Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority officials of corruption and stalling payments. Systra claims undue favours were sought and payments suspended, prompting it to seek diplomatic intervention. The MMRDA labels the allegations baseless and has issued termination notices, citing contractual violations. Systra has taken the matter to Bombay High Court, alleging continued financial pressure tactics.
