AC Trains To Replace Non-AC Ones On Mumbai Suburban Routes
June 11, 2025: In the wake of the tragic railway accident in Mumbra on Monday that claimed four lives, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a significant transformation of Mumbai’s suburban railway network. The Indian Railways, he said, is actively working towards replacing existing suburban rakes with air-conditioned (AC) trains featuring automatic doors, with […]
Is The Cool Commute Coming Back? Central Railway Weighs AC Locals For Harbour Line
The Central Railway is revisiting plans to reintroduce air-conditioned local trains on Mumbai’s Harbour line, following a notable surge in ridership on the Main line’s AC services. The revival comes amid rising commuter preference for AC travel, especially after 14 new services were added in April 2025, increasing the total from 66 to 80. Over […]