Central Railways announces 10 new AC local train services in Mumbai
2 years, 4 months ago

Central Railways announces 10 new AC local train services in Mumbai

India Today  

The Central Railway on Monday announced ten more AC local trains, replacing the existing non-AC locals. With this, the number of AC local train services on CR will reach up to 66. The Central Railway runs 1,810 local train services on the Mumbai suburban network and caters to over 40 lakh passengers daily. The decision was taken in view of the sharp rise in the number of passengers since May 5 when the Ministry of Railways slashed prices of tickets of AC local trains by almost 50 per cent.

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Air-conditioned suburban trains to begin operation at Chennai in January 2025
1 week, 5 days ago

Air-conditioned suburban trains to begin operation at Chennai in January 2025

The Hindu  

Rail passengers in Chennai who find it a hassle travelling in the suburban trains because of the heavy crowd and sweltering heat will soon be able to enjoy the comfort of commuting in air-conditioned coaches. The Chennai division of Southern Railway which operates suburban trains on four sections in the city covering nearby districts of Chengalpattu in the south and …

Good news for Mumbaikars: Western Railway to add THESE many AC local trains from Nov 27 | DETAILS
4 weeks ago

Good news for Mumbaikars: Western Railway to add THESE many AC local trains from Nov 27 | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Western Railway on Tuesday said the authorities have decided to increase the number of AC local services over the Mumbai Suburban section with effect from Wednesday, November 27, 2024. "Looking at the popularity and growing demand by the commuters, Western Railway has decided to increase the number of AC local services over Mumbai Suburban section with effect from Wednesday, …

Mumbai local gets a cool upgrade: All trains to go fully AC soon!
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mumbai local gets a cool upgrade: All trains to go fully AC soon!

India Today  

In a move to redefine the daily commute in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to convert all local trains into fully air-conditioned rakes. While this is exciting news, Mumbai’s local trains have long been an integral part of the city’s identity, carrying not just passengers but also its stories, aspirations, and culture. Here are some fascinating facts about …

Footfall in Mumbai AC locals soars with spiralling temperatures
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Footfall in Mumbai AC locals soars with spiralling temperatures

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Caught in the grip of a sweltering heatwave, Mumbaikars are flocking to the city’s air-conditioned local trains. On May 6, Western Railway recorded 2.48 lakh commuters, the highest ever daily footfall inside AC locals, with a sale of 32,016 tickets. “In this month alone, we have already issued 1.61 lakh tickets, which is 30% more than the corresponding period …

Mumbai’s wait for more AC local trains gets longer
1 year, 5 months ago

Mumbai’s wait for more AC local trains gets longer

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Mumbai will not get 238 more air-conditioned local trains anytime soon, thanks to the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation, which, on Sunday, took a decision to defer procuring them. Right now, there are only 14 AC locals running on both Western and Central Railways catering to 1.5 lakh daily commuters, and this skewed equation has commuters emphasising the need to …

In A First, Daily Passenger Count on Western Railway’s Mumbai AC Train Services Crosses 1 Lakh Mark
2 years, 4 months ago

In A First, Daily Passenger Count on Western Railway’s Mumbai AC Train Services Crosses 1 Lakh Mark

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: Western Railway recorded new high in patronage by carrying 1.06 lakh passengers on a single day on August 16 as against the earlier record of 89,891 commuters on August 8. Thakur stated that more and more passengers are patronising these AC locals and to meet this increasing demand, Western Railway is taking all possible efforts to introduce …

Indian Railways to Reduce Mumbai AC Local Train Fare by 50% From Today; Check New Prices Here
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Railways to Reduce Mumbai AC Local Train Fare by 50% From Today; Check New Prices Here

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: The Ministry of Railways have decided to rationalize single journey basic fare of AC ordinary services running over suburban sections from today, May 5. In addition, single journey basic Fare for First class of ordinary train services over suburban sections has also been rationalized. CHECK FULL LIST HERE Kalyan – CSMT : The rationalized fare for first …

AC Local Train Fare in Mumbai to Be Slashed by Half: Danve
2 years, 7 months ago

AC Local Train Fare in Mumbai to Be Slashed by Half: Danve

News 18  

The fare of air-conditioned local trains in Mumbai will be reduced by 50 per cent, Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve announced here on Friday. Around 80 AC local train services are operated on Central and Western Railway routes in the Mumbai region every day. “Keeping the common man in focus, I and our minister Ashwini ji decided …

Mumbai AC local train fare to be slashed by 50 percent: Union Minister Raosaheb Danve
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai AC local train fare to be slashed by 50 percent: Union Minister Raosaheb Danve

India TV News  

Highlights Union Minsiter Danve announced that local trains fares in Mumbai will be reduced by 50 percent The announcement came at inauguration of restored heritage building of Byculla railway station Danve did not specify from when the revision in fares will come into force. Union Minister Raosaheb Danve on Friday announced that the fare for air-conditioned local trains in Mumbai …

Mumbai: MRVC plans to run AC trains on suburban network
3 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai: MRVC plans to run AC trains on suburban network

India Today  

Taking a step towards modernising the Mumbai Suburban Railway Network, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project-3 and Project-3A is set to procure a total of 238 AC local rakes to replace the existing coaches of the in-city railway system. As per the report by the Indian Express, the corporation is also in talks with a …

Mumbai AC local update: 10 new trains on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Dec 17
4 years ago

Mumbai AC local update: 10 new trains on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Dec 17

India TV News  

Ten air-conditioned local train services will be operated on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kalyan section from Thursday, replacing the ordinary suburban services, the Central Railway said. The CR was operating AC local train services on its Thane-Vashi/Panvel trans-harbour line before the coronavirus-enforced lockdown came into force in March this year. Out of the 10 AC local services, two will be …

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways to run 194 special services of Mumbai local trains from Oct 15 to avoid overcrowding

India TV News  

The Western Railway has decided to run additional 194 special services, including 10 AC trains, from October 15 to reduce overcrowding on local trains in Mumbai. According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, out of the increased 194 services, 49 services during morning peak hours and 49 services during evening peak …

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to run 194 more trains from 15 October
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Western Railway to run 194 more trains from 15 October

Live Mint  

Travelling across India's financial capital will become easier as Indian Railways' Western Railway zone has decided to run 194 additional trains for people engaged in essential services as notified by the Maharashtra government from 15 October. Meanwhile, Indian Railways' Central Railway zone has recently launched 22 additional special local train services in Mumbai. Of the 22 new additional special local …

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai local train update: Central Railway increases its suburban services. Check route details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways' Central Railway zone which operates local train services in Mumbai has increased the number of special services in the city. Central Railway currently operates 431 special suburban services for staff as notified by Government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, Central Railway has decided to increase the number of daily special suburban services …

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai
4 years, 3 months ago

Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai

India TV News  

In a bid to reduce overcrowding in locals trains amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Railway has introduced 68 additional special suburban services in Mumbai from Thursday. "In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, the Central Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 355 to 423 from September 24," CR's …

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