Western Railway Adds 12 AC Local Trains in Mumbai from January 26
12 New AC Local Trains on Mumbai's Western Railway

Western Railway Boosts Mumbai's AC Local Train Fleet

Mumbai's suburban rail network receives a significant upgrade next week. Western Railway confirms the launch of twelve new air-conditioned local train services. These services begin operations from January 26, offering commuters a cooler and more comfortable travel option.

Responding to Passenger Demand

The railway zone cites growing popularity as the key reason for this expansion. Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer for Western Railway, highlighted a substantial increase in ridership on AC trains. To manage crowds and benefit passengers, the administration decided to augment services. These twelve new AC trains will directly replace existing non-air-conditioned twelve-car services.

This move increases the total count of AC local train services on Western Railway to 121. It is important to note that the overall number of local services remains unchanged at 1,406. The new additions simply upgrade the existing fleet's comfort level.

Detailed Schedule and Routes

The twelve new services will operate daily. The railway has balanced the schedule with six services running in the UP direction (towards Churchgate) and six in the DOWN direction (from Churchgate).

Here is the complete schedule for the new AC local trains:

UP Direction Trains (Towards Churchgate)

  1. Goregaon to Churchgate – Departs 05:14, Arrives 06:11 (SLOW)
  2. Borivali to Churchgate – Departs 07:25, Arrives 08:20 (FAST)
  3. Virar to Churchgate – Departs 10:08, Arrives 11:27 (FAST)
  4. Bhayandar to Churchgate – Departs 12:44, Arrives 13:48 (FAST)
  5. Virar to Churchgate – Departs 15:45, Arrives 17:09 (SLOW)
  6. Goregaon to Churchgate – Departs 19:06, Arrives 20:01 (SLOW)

DOWN Direction Trains (From Churchgate)

  1. Churchgate to Borivali – Departs 06:14, Arrives 07:19 (SLOW)
  2. Churchgate to Virar – Departs 08:27, Arrives 09:51 (FAST)
  3. Churchgate to Bhayandar – Departs 11:30, Arrives 12:31 (FAST)
  4. Churchgate to Virar – Departs 13:52, Arrives 15:36 (SLOW)
  5. Churchgate to Goregaon – Departs 17:57, Arrives 18:51 (SLOW)
  6. Churchgate to Goregaon – Departs 20:07, Arrives 21:02 (SLOW)

The schedule includes a mix of FAST and SLOW services, catering to different passenger needs across key stations like Virar, Borivali, Goregaon, and Bhayandar.

A Step Towards Modern Commuting

This expansion reflects Western Railway's commitment to enhancing passenger experience on Mumbai's bustling suburban network. By replacing older non-AC services, the railway directly addresses the demand for better amenities. Commuters can now look forward to more frequent options for comfortable travel, especially during peak hours and hot weather.

The introduction of these services aligns with broader efforts to modernize India's urban rail infrastructure. It demonstrates a responsive approach to public transport needs in one of the world's busiest city rail systems.