Mehul R. Thakkar
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Mumbai, MH, India
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Mumbai Metro users like AC rides, loathe crowd
Mumbai Metro users like AC rides, loathe crowd - As city’s first Metro corridor is poised to reach its fifth anniversary, DNA speaks to regular passengers to know about quality of commute offered by the ‘best’ mode of transport → Read More
Plans to expand Metro connectivity in progress
Plans to expand Metro connectivity in progress - The MMRDA is currently executing four Metro corridors namely Dahisar-DN Nagar Metro-2A corridor, Andheri east- Dahisar east Metro-7 corridor, DN Nagar-Mandale Metro-2B and Wadala-Thane Metro-4 corridor → Read More
Fight over fare: MMRDA and MMOPL at it
Fight over fare: MMRDA and MMOPL at it - Currently, the fare slab is Rs 10,20,30,40 for the 11.4-km-long route → Read More
Free helipad at Sewri: Mid-sea ropeway a step closer to reality
Free helipad at Sewri: Mid-sea ropeway a step closer to reality - According to the project report prepared by MbPT, the estimated cost of the ropeway project would be over Rs 700 cr, and it expects around Rs 378 cr as annual turnover → Read More
Free helipad at Sewri: Mid-sea ropeway a step closer to reality
Free helipad at Sewri: Mid-sea ropeway a step closer to reality - According to the project report prepared by MbPT, the estimated cost of the ropeway project would be over Rs 700 cr, and it expects around Rs 378 cr as annual turnover → Read More
Monorail ridership dips in 2nd month of running
Monorail ridership dips in 2nd month of running - TECHNICAL SNAGS: Reason for dip can be system failure or poor frequency → Read More
Mumbai: Brace yourselves for one-way traffic restrictions in BKC
Mumbai: Brace yourselves for one-way traffic restrictions in BKC - The pilot project will be taken up in G Block first, and later on roads connecting other blocks after collecting feedback on it → Read More
MMRDA seeks public advice on Metro-6, activists angry
MMRDA seeks public advice on Metro-6, activists angry - Locals say seeking public consultation after 6 months of construction is only a sham → Read More
Poll rules delay sale of CM chopper, date extended
Poll rules delay sale of CM chopper, date extended - The state's aviation department has extended the dates for selling the helicopter by a month to avoid any controversy → Read More
Poll rules delay sale of CM chopper, date extended
Poll rules delay sale of CM chopper, date extended - The state's aviation department has extended the dates for selling the helicopter by a month to avoid any controversy → Read More
Platform widening work begins at Andheri Metro station
Platform widening work begins at Andheri Metro station - Decision taken to manage crowds and ensure commuter safety → Read More
DNA EXCLUSIVE: Seven-year deadline for Zojila tunnel too 'ambitious', contractors want 10
DNA EXCLUSIVE: Seven-year deadline for Zojila tunnel too 'ambitious', contractors want 10 - Contractors have cited extreme weather conditions at the construction site, where heavy snowfall hampers work for nearly 5 months in a year, to justify the need for additional time → Read More
Citizens ready to share personal data for improved infrastructure
Citizens ready to share personal data for improved infrastructure - The study was conducted by the international engineering firm, AECOM which is one of the consultants for the Colaba-Seepz Metro-3 underground project. → Read More
40 per cent of Monorail trips cancelled daily
40 per cent of Monorail trips cancelled daily - On Tuesday, MMRDA announced performance of Monorail stating that it operates 79 trips daily on an average carrying more than 17,000 passengers. → Read More
MMRDA reconnects with Scomi Engineering for monorail spares
MMRDA reconnects with Scomi Engineering for monorail spares - Authority had terminated Malaysian firm's contract for non-performance → Read More
No bids for CM Devendra Fadnavis' copter, state extends date
No bids for CM Devendra Fadnavis' copter, state extends date - Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has had an unfortunate history with helicopters, was on board at the time, along with some senior government officials. → Read More
MMRDA hits back at former Monorail operator, claims 'passenger safety comes first for us'
MMRDA hits back at former Monorail operator, claims 'passenger safety comes first for us' - LTSE had alleged that by terminating its contract abruptly, MMRDA had put public and system's safety at high risk. → Read More
Now, less people can Ro-Ro between Mumbai-Alibaug
Now, less people can Ro-Ro between Mumbai-Alibaug - Agency says Passenger and vehicle capacity have been reduced → Read More
Now, less people can Ro-Ro between Mumbai-Alibaug
Now, less people can Ro-Ro between Mumbai-Alibaug - Agency says Passenger and vehicle capacity have been reduced → Read More
Miffed monorail operator says MMRDA risking public safety
Miffed monorail operator says MMRDA risking public safety - Authority had terminated contract of consortium in December 2018 → Read More