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Journalist @mid_day Author of multiple books on India's rail history & heritage. Trains, trams & buses. Biographer of Dr. E. Sreedharan. Museology @csmvsmumbai

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400 CCTV cameras scanned. Seven teams of GRP Mumbai The Mumbai train stabbing accused has been arrested. CP GRP Mumbai

400 CCTV cameras scanned. Seven teams of GRP Mumbai The Mumbai train stabbing accused has been arrested. CP GRP Mumbai

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One of the biggest demolitions by Western Railway and other authorities begins at Bandra East

One of the biggest demolitions by Western Railway and other authorities begins at Bandra East

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Mumbai Pune rail tunnels have turned into rivers. #MumbaiRains

Mumbai Pune rail tunnels have turned into rivers. #MumbaiRains

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Vasai-Nallasopara and surroundings. The waterlogging remains bad. Trains are moving cautiously at restricted speed. Video from 12932 by Himanshu Mukherjee. #MumbaiRains

Vasai-Nallasopara and surroundings. The waterlogging remains bad. Trains are moving cautiously at restricted speed. Video from 12932 by Himanshu Mukherjee. #MumbaiRains

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Open manhole just outside crowded Mumbai CSMT station, opposite BMC Headquarters. Lakhs of commuters use this daily. Yesterday, there was just thermocol, today a barricade over it Mid Day

Open manhole just outside crowded Mumbai CSMT station, opposite BMC Headquarters. Lakhs of commuters use this daily. Yesterday, there was just thermocol, today a barricade over it Mid Day

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Mumbai BEST bus involved in chain collision this morning, leading to death. A fatal accident involving a BEST bus on Route 440 near Pushpa Park, Borivali, early Thursday morning claimed the life of a 50-year-old car driver. The incident occurred after a parked car was struck by the bus, triggering a chain collision. #Mumbai #BESTBus

Mumbai BEST bus involved in chain collision this morning, leading to death. A fatal accident involving a BEST bus on Route 440 near Pushpa Park, Borivali, early Thursday morning claimed the life of a 50-year-old car driver. The incident occurred after a parked car was struck by the bus, triggering a chain collision. #Mumbai #BESTBus

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Four pedestrians injured after B.E.S.T bus driver loses control near Plaza Cinema in Dadar. #Mumbai

Four pedestrians injured after B.E.S.T bus driver loses control near Plaza Cinema in Dadar. #Mumbai

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BLUNDER! Two local trains on the same track on Central Railway at #Mumbai CSMT. A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the incident and said they are investigating the matter. A train coming from Badlapur was taken on PF 5 instead of PF 4 which was occupied by another local. The local trains have been backed and now movement is restarting. The PF 5 to 8 were blocked and movement was stopped from 3.18pm Now the backing is complete and the movement is starting. There was a signal between these two local trains. CSMT Internal Home for Suburban Platforms was in red condition hence the Motorman stopped the train. Also the distance between the two trains was more than 130 meters.

BLUNDER! Two local trains on the same track on Central Railway at #Mumbai CSMT. A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the incident and said they are investigating the matter. A train coming from Badlapur was taken on PF 5 instead of PF 4 which was occupied by another local. The local trains have been backed and now movement is restarting. The PF 5 to 8 were blocked and movement was stopped from 3.18pm Now the backing is complete and the movement is starting. There was a signal between these two local trains. CSMT Internal Home for Suburban Platforms was in red condition hence the Motorman stopped the train. Also the distance between the two trains was more than 130 meters.

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A hilarious video shared on social media Ministry of Railways #VandeBharatExpress

A hilarious video shared on social media Ministry of Railways #VandeBharatExpress

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Mumbai public transport in a mess. Four BEST buses collide with each other, bus conductor injured.

Mumbai public transport in a mess. Four BEST buses collide with each other, bus conductor injured.

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End of an era! The last public service of non-AC double decker coaches of the iconic Flying Ranee Express train entering Mumbai Central station this morning. From this evening of 16 July 2023, the train has been upgraded with LHB-class upgraded version of coaches, but sadly will not be a double decker. Could not miss the historic last run of the double decker coaches for anything. They were introduced on the train on 18 December 1979, exactly 43 years six months 29 days. The only double decker train to remain now is the Valsad Fast Passenger, operated by Western Railway.

End of an era! The last public service of non-AC double decker coaches of the iconic Flying Ranee Express train entering Mumbai Central station this morning. From this evening of 16 July 2023, the train has been upgraded with LHB-class upgraded version of coaches, but sadly will not be a double decker. Could not miss the historic last run of the double decker coaches for anything. They were introduced on the train on 18 December 1979, exactly 43 years six months 29 days. The only double decker train to remain now is the Valsad Fast Passenger, operated by Western Railway.

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The premium- Vande Bharat Express derails! Derailment of 22225 CSMT Solapur Vande Bharat. One trolley of the fourth coach of the train going from CSMT to Solapur Vande Bharat Train derailed on Diamond crossing while entering into Pune Station Platform at 7:30 pm. No injury to any passengers. All passengers are safe. Video courtesy, respective owner.

The premium- Vande Bharat Express derails! Derailment of 22225 CSMT Solapur Vande Bharat. One trolley of the fourth coach of the train going from CSMT to Solapur Vande Bharat Train derailed on Diamond crossing while entering into Pune Station Platform at 7:30 pm. No injury to any passengers. All passengers are safe. Video courtesy, respective owner.

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Same stretch, another accident

Same stretch, another accident

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Crowds at Marol naka station of Aqua Line 3 in evening peak hour on Day 1. The new Marol naka station of Aqua Line 3 MumbaiMetro3 is not interconnected with that of Mumbai Metro but one has to walk on the footpath and access it. #MumbaiMetro

Crowds at Marol naka station of Aqua Line 3 in evening peak hour on Day 1. The new Marol naka station of Aqua Line 3 MumbaiMetro3 is not interconnected with that of Mumbai Metro but one has to walk on the footpath and access it. #MumbaiMetro

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This is the gist of the work that has been completed so far at Thane station 5/6. Tracks moved away to widen the platform to create more space for commuters. Now, platform widening will be done with the Lego trick mentioned earlier, where ready pre-cast hollow blocks will be placed and filled up.

This is the gist of the work that has been completed so far at Thane station 5/6. Tracks moved away to widen the platform to create more space for commuters. Now, platform widening will be done with the Lego trick mentioned earlier, where ready pre-cast hollow blocks will be placed and filled up.

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Glitz & Glam: Three-time National Film Award winner Shoojit Sircar today got Vande Bharat Express at Mumbai Central on Western Railway to shoot for his new project. This would be the first time on Indian Railways that the train is being used for a commercial shoot.

Glitz & Glam: Three-time National Film Award winner Shoojit Sircar today got Vande Bharat Express at Mumbai Central on Western Railway to shoot for his new project. This would be the first time on Indian Railways that the train is being used for a commercial shoot.

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Local train derailment at Dombivali station on Monday morning in Mumbai. Empty rake goes off track. Video credit to the respective owner.

Local train derailment at Dombivali station on Monday morning in Mumbai. Empty rake goes off track. Video credit to the respective owner.

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Swank new Mumbai Monorail rake looks damaged during trials.

Swank new Mumbai Monorail rake looks damaged during trials.

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An individual was noticed atop the roof of a Badlapur-Dadar AC local at Kalyan station on CR Mumbai, platform no. 7. Railway authorities immediately alerted the concerned Officials and initiated switching off the Over Head Equipment (OHE) at 2:40pm hrs to eliminate any risk of electrocution. Within minutes, the individual was safely brought down to the platform by 2:50pm. Following the successful rescue and a thorough safety check, the OHE was recharged at 2:52pm. The train continued its journey shortly after, with the entire life-saving operation concluding in just 12 minutes. The individual identified as Malka Fidre aged 25 years was handed over to the Government Railway Police for further action.

An individual was noticed atop the roof of a Badlapur-Dadar AC local at Kalyan station on CR Mumbai, platform no. 7. Railway authorities immediately alerted the concerned Officials and initiated switching off the Over Head Equipment (OHE) at 2:40pm hrs to eliminate any risk of electrocution. Within minutes, the individual was safely brought down to the platform by 2:50pm. Following the successful rescue and a thorough safety check, the OHE was recharged at 2:52pm. The train continued its journey shortly after, with the entire life-saving operation concluding in just 12 minutes. The individual identified as Malka Fidre aged 25 years was handed over to the Government Railway Police for further action.

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Maharashtra Minister of Disaster Management Girish Mahajan and the state government machinery travelling by local train to Virar to rush to the site of the building collapse at Virar. This is a great example of how roads have remained undeveloped even for a visit to Virar from Mumbai with no reliable and quick alternatives other than local train.

Maharashtra Minister of Disaster Management Girish Mahajan and the state government machinery travelling by local train to Virar to rush to the site of the building collapse at Virar. This is a great example of how roads have remained undeveloped even for a visit to Virar from Mumbai with no reliable and quick alternatives other than local train.

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After honeymoon coach, now worship rituals in saloon coach of Indian Railways. Unidentified location.
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After honeymoon coach, now worship rituals in saloon coach of Indian Railways. Unidentified location.

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Agra Cantonment station. RPF bullies drag and beat up Deputy Station Superintendent (DySS) on duty. Incident as per preliminary info: Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Hirakud Express arrived at Agra Cantt at 10.51 am and departed after its scheduled halt. A woman passenger had deboarded the station to buy the famous sweet Petha and was trying to board the train after it had started moving. The Dy SS, noticing the situation, intervened and instructed the train manager over his walkie talkie to stop the train to ensure the passenger's safety. The RPF personnel detained the husband and wife on allegations of alarm chain pulling (ACP), penalised them Rs 1,000. This led to a dispute between RPF personnel and operating staff over the reason for the unscheduled halt. The railways have set up an inquiry and will come up with a sanitised version of the incident.
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Agra Cantonment station. RPF bullies drag and beat up Deputy Station Superintendent (DySS) on duty. Incident as per preliminary info: Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Hirakud Express arrived at Agra Cantt at 10.51 am and departed after its scheduled halt. A woman passenger had deboarded the station to buy the famous sweet Petha and was trying to board the train after it had started moving. The Dy SS, noticing the situation, intervened and instructed the train manager over his walkie talkie to stop the train to ensure the passenger's safety. The RPF personnel detained the husband and wife on allegations of alarm chain pulling (ACP), penalised them Rs 1,000. This led to a dispute between RPF personnel and operating staff over the reason for the unscheduled halt. The railways have set up an inquiry and will come up with a sanitised version of the incident.

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100,784 views • 6 days ago

Mumbai Pune rail tunnels have turned into rivers. #MumbaiRains
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Mumbai Pune rail tunnels have turned into rivers. #MumbaiRains

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125,947 views • 12 days ago

Landslide at Khandala. The tree came in contact with OHE and caught fire. It has been extinguished and the muck is being cleared from the tracks. #MumbaiRains
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Landslide at Khandala. The tree came in contact with OHE and caught fire. It has been extinguished and the muck is being cleared from the tracks. #MumbaiRains

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104,491 views • 12 days ago

Mumbai-Pune rail link. More videos of the scale of disruption #MumbaiRains
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Mumbai-Pune rail link. More videos of the scale of disruption #MumbaiRains

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77,124 views • 12 days ago

Vasai-Nallasopara and surroundings. The waterlogging remains bad. Trains are moving cautiously at restricted speed. Video from 12932 by Himanshu Mukherjee. #MumbaiRains
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Vasai-Nallasopara and surroundings. The waterlogging remains bad. Trains are moving cautiously at restricted speed. Video from 12932 by Himanshu Mukherjee. #MumbaiRains

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66,680 views • 11 days ago

Maharashtra transport minister poses as customer, catches Rapido bike operating illegally in #Mumbai
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Maharashtra transport minister poses as customer, catches Rapido bike operating illegally in #Mumbai

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2,210,427 views • 1 year ago

Air-conditioning malfunctions in Mumbai AC local train, commuters suffocate and faint, one hospitalised. Read complete details here:
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Air-conditioning malfunctions in Mumbai AC local train, commuters suffocate and faint, one hospitalised. Read complete details here:

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33,403 views • 5 days ago

Visuals of shame! Mumbai's crown is leaking. The iconic dome of CSMT — the city's identity, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the jewel in Mumbai's architectural crown — is leaking badly. The Central Railway and RLDA Mumbai are doing a makeover of Mumbai CSMT heritage building & offices inside. The dome of the prime iconic building is now leaking in the monsoon. Their expertise has been established and exposed. A photo thread.
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Visuals of shame! Mumbai's crown is leaking. The iconic dome of CSMT — the city's identity, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the jewel in Mumbai's architectural crown — is leaking badly. The Central Railway and RLDA Mumbai are doing a makeover of Mumbai CSMT heritage building & offices inside. The dome of the prime iconic building is now leaking in the monsoon. Their expertise has been established and exposed. A photo thread.

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31,395 views • 8 days ago

A dramatic video of how the new-age Sion bridge is taking shape piece by piece, like a giant LEGO creation. It is a once-in-a-century transformation, following the demolition of the 110-year-old stone bridge. One lane of the new bridge over the railway lines is now in place, with massive girders brought in from Ambala last month and assembled at the site. The new structure has already created space for two additional rail lines below, while work on the second lane is set to follow.
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A dramatic video of how the new-age Sion bridge is taking shape piece by piece, like a giant LEGO creation. It is a once-in-a-century transformation, following the demolition of the 110-year-old stone bridge. One lane of the new bridge over the railway lines is now in place, with massive girders brought in from Ambala last month and assembled at the site. The new structure has already created space for two additional rail lines below, while work on the second lane is set to follow.

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36,244 views • 15 days ago

Non-AC door closing EMU local train that arrived at Kurla carshed in Mumbai. Here are the key differences: *The coach is built on an AC EMU shell, but maintaining the various classes of first class (with cushion seats), ladies, the disabled one and others. Hence though vestibular, it has physical partitions to segregate these coaches. *The windows are wider 1,900m with sliding glass panels like buses as compared to 900m windows in existing trains. *The blowers are powerful forcing 10,000 cubic m/hr air into the coach, with two such units in every coach which means 20,000 cubic m/hr air in each coach. *The leg space between the two seats has been increased for a comfortable seating and wider gangway. *The luggage compartment at either end of the train is two times larger than the existing ones. *The doors have been shut and along with glass panels on the top, to improve air circulation, these coaches feature louvered doors (slatted) that allow air movement while keeping doors closed for safety.
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Non-AC door closing EMU local train that arrived at Kurla carshed in Mumbai. Here are the key differences: *The coach is built on an AC EMU shell, but maintaining the various classes of first class (with cushion seats), ladies, the disabled one and others. Hence though vestibular, it has physical partitions to segregate these coaches. *The windows are wider 1,900m with sliding glass panels like buses as compared to 900m windows in existing trains. *The blowers are powerful forcing 10,000 cubic m/hr air into the coach, with two such units in every coach which means 20,000 cubic m/hr air in each coach. *The leg space between the two seats has been increased for a comfortable seating and wider gangway. *The luggage compartment at either end of the train is two times larger than the existing ones. *The doors have been shut and along with glass panels on the top, to improve air circulation, these coaches feature louvered doors (slatted) that allow air movement while keeping doors closed for safety.

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192,421 views • 3 months ago

This is how the Mathura train climbed up.. cctv footage from the driving cab.
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This is how the Mathura train climbed up.. cctv footage from the driving cab.

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1,801,036 views • 2 years ago

A Russell’s viper, one of India’s most venomous snakes, was spotted and rescued from Basement-2 of the BKC Aqua Metro Line 3 station in Mumbai on Tuesday morning. The dehydrated snake was given water before being safely rescued and later released into its natural habitat as per Forest Department guidelines.
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A Russell’s viper, one of India’s most venomous snakes, was spotted and rescued from Basement-2 of the BKC Aqua Metro Line 3 station in Mumbai on Tuesday morning. The dehydrated snake was given water before being safely rescued and later released into its natural habitat as per Forest Department guidelines.

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46,620 views • 25 days ago

Mumbai Metro Line 2A snag fixed. Lines operational now. MMRDA
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Mumbai Metro Line 2A snag fixed. Lines operational now. MMRDA

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26,738 views • 14 days ago

"From 12 midnight tonight, the bus transport and electricity supply employees of BEST will go on strike. The strike has been called by the BEST Joint Workers' Action Committee." #Mumbai
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"From 12 midnight tonight, the bus transport and electricity supply employees of BEST will go on strike. The strike has been called by the BEST Joint Workers' Action Committee." #Mumbai

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43,573 views • 1 month ago

Malad station incident CCTV footage. A 31-year-old Mathematics professor was stabbed to death following a minor altercation that escalated inside a Mumbai local train as it approached Malad railway station. The dispute reportedly began over alighting from the crowded coach, after which the attacker pulled out a sharp weapon and stabbed the victim in the abdomen. The victim collapsed at the station and later succumbed to his injuries despite medical assistance. The footage shows the accused running away. The accused has now been arrested within 24 hours of the incident. #Mumbai #MumbaiRailway
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Malad station incident CCTV footage. A 31-year-old Mathematics professor was stabbed to death following a minor altercation that escalated inside a Mumbai local train as it approached Malad railway station. The dispute reportedly began over alighting from the crowded coach, after which the attacker pulled out a sharp weapon and stabbed the victim in the abdomen. The victim collapsed at the station and later succumbed to his injuries despite medical assistance. The footage shows the accused running away. The accused has now been arrested within 24 hours of the incident. #Mumbai #MumbaiRailway

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205,285 views • 5 months ago

A quick-thinking metro staff member Sanket Chodankar at Bangur Nagar station on Mumbai Metro’s Yellow Line 2 helped prevent a potential mishap when a 2-year-old accidentally stepped out of a train just as the doors were closing.
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A quick-thinking metro staff member Sanket Chodankar at Bangur Nagar station on Mumbai Metro’s Yellow Line 2 helped prevent a potential mishap when a 2-year-old accidentally stepped out of a train just as the doors were closing.

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373,540 views • 1 year ago

Home guard allegedly kicks Mumbai local train guard after tiff over blocking the doors of the ladies compartment at Vile Parle station on Western Railway #Mumbai. Train guards file a complaint with the police.
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Home guard allegedly kicks Mumbai local train guard after tiff over blocking the doors of the ladies compartment at Vile Parle station on Western Railway #Mumbai. Train guards file a complaint with the police.

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88,648 views • 2 months ago

WR Mumbai trains hit! Major fire between Bandra and Khar (Navrang Compound, Dharavi). Five trains regulated (waiting) between Mahim and Bandra stations.
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WR Mumbai trains hit! Major fire between Bandra and Khar (Navrang Compound, Dharavi). Five trains regulated (waiting) between Mahim and Bandra stations.

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211,639 views • 7 months ago

Mumbai’s mobility upgrade! India’s largest 13.34-m Single Shield TBM has been safely lowered for the Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project — the country’s biggest-diameter, longest urban tunnel.
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Mumbai’s mobility upgrade! India’s largest 13.34-m Single Shield TBM has been safely lowered for the Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project — the country’s biggest-diameter, longest urban tunnel.

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203,217 views • 7 months ago