Mumbai’s local trains, the city’s lifeline, are about to get cooler- literally! The Maharashtra government has announced plans to convert all local trains into fully air-conditioned (AC) models. This move aims to offer relief from the sweltering heat and tackle overcrowding. The transition promises to modernize the rail network, enhance passenger comfort, and set a new standard for mobility in India.
Mumbai local trains transport over 7.5 million passengers daily, covering 390 kilometers across Western, Central, and Harbour lines. As part of a new plan, the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) aims to roll out 238 AC rakes, beginning with fast corridors within the next 18 months.
Western Railway To Introduce 13 New AC Mumbai Local In December
The Western Railway is set to introduce 13 new AC local train services on December 25, 2024. These trains are currently undergoing final inspections. With this addition, the total number of AC local train services will increase from 96 to 109 on weekdays and from 52 to 65 on weekends, according to an official release on Tuesday.
These new AC services will replace 12 existing non-AC services and operate daily without affecting the total number of services, which remains at 1,406, including the 109 AC services.
Out of the 13 additional AC services, six will run in the UP direction and seven in the DOWN direction.
In the UP direction, there will be:
– Two services each between Virar and Churchgate, and Bhayandar and Churchgate.
– One service each between Virar and Bandra and Bhayandar and Andheri.
In the DOWN direction, there will be:
– Two services between Churchgate and Virar.
– One service each between Churchgate and Bhayandar, Churchgate and Andheri.
You can check the entire schedule here.
