In this new video of Mid-Day's vox pop series, we asked Mumbaikars about what kind of issues do they face while travelling in local trains on a daily basis. Mumbaikars shared their experiences and challenges while traveling on local trains, a lifeline of the city. Commuters highlighted overcrowding as a primary concern, especially during peak hours, making it difficult to board and find space. Many expressed frustration over the lack of seating and the discomfort of standing for long periods. Safety emerged as another critical issue, with concerns about pickpocketing and harassment. People also pointed out the need for better hygiene, citing unclean compartments and platforms. Watch video to see their response on the local train challenges they face everyday.
25 September,2024 03:38 PM IST
As one more AC local train is set to be inducted into service on its main line, Central Railway (CR) is working on an idea for 'easy access to all'. Should pass holders of general suburban trains be allowed to take a single journey on AC locals by paying the difference in fare? Central Railway is mulling on the idea and will send a proposal to the rail board.
11 June,2022 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai
With a 46 per cent rise in commuters on board AC local trains since April this year and the demand still rising, Western Railway introduced 12 new air-conditioned services on Monday.
16 May,2022 10:08 PM IST | Mumbai
#CentralRailways also introduces 14 AC train services on Sundays and holidays on the mainline as per demand by commuters. Withdrawing harbour line AC services from May 14 due to poor response as compared to that on the mainline, the Central Railway on Wednesday announced an increase in the number of AC services on the mainline (CSMT-Kalyan/Titwala /Ambernath) in addition to running a few services on holidays and Sundays as per commuter demand. For the first time, the AC local has been extended to Titwala. mid-day had highlighted last week that the commuters on Central Railway had been complaining about the lack of AC train services on Sundays and holidays.
12 May,2022 10:50 PM IST
In a string of impacts of mid-day’s reports, the Central Railway plans to introduce AC locals on holidays and Sundays, while the Western Railway has begun fixing the central roof of the Bandra station.
10 May,2022 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai
After 50 hours of effort put in by more than 1,000 workers and senior officials, the 35-km slow and fast Mumbai suburban railway corridors between Kurla and Kalyan station were finally segregated from national rail traffic.
07 February,2022 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Western Railway has decided to introduce 8 AC local trains from November 22. Of these eight, six are new services, and two are replacements, taking the total from 1,367 to 1,373. With the new addition, the total no of AC EMU services will go from 12 to 20
20 November,2021 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbaikar's have a new reason to chill this season! The much-awaited Central Railway's first new and fresh Air-Conditioned local train arrived at the Kurla car shed. The train, which has been customized for the Central Railway section, is the shortest in the fleet of the existing AC locals. Watch this video to know more
11 December,2019 08:56 PM IST
Central Railway started running 10 air-conditioned local train services on 17th December in Mumbai. Our journalists at Mid-Day covered the AC local train services’ maiden run and reported the events live from the location. Watch this video to know all the details.
17 December,2020 08:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
