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Borivali-Kandivali station redevelopment: Indian Railways plans new platforms, better connectivity (File Photo/Image enhanced with AI)

Railways to upgrade Mumbai's Borivali station; Kandivali development planned to ease congestion

June 15, 2026 7:37 pm

Indian Railways plans to upgrade Mumbai's Borivali station and develop Kandivali station to reduce congestion and improve passenger movement.

Mumbai local train network has adopted a GPS-based signalling system to improve operational efficiency and minimise errors. (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai local trains get advanced signal announcement system for error-free operations

May 11, 2026 3:07 pm

Mumbai local trains have been equipped with a GPS-based signalling system aimed at improving operational accuracy and rail safety.

Mumbai AC local trains: Central Railway to run 14 new services from May 1 (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai suburban rail network: Central Railway to roll out 14 new AC local trains from May 1 - check route, timings

April 30, 2026 8:58 pm

Mumbai AC Local Trains Update: Central Railway to introduce 14 AC local trains in Mumbai from May 1. Check routes, timings, and key details of the suburban rail rollout.

Central Railway's new 12-car non-AC EMU with Automatic Doors (Image: CR)

Mumbai's new 12-car local train to launch soon - Here's what commuters can expect

April 17, 2026 5:39 pm

Central Railway will launch a 12-car non-AC Mumbai local train with automatic doors soon. Check key features, safety upgrades, and what commuters can expect.

15-Coach EMU trains to improve Mumbai local carrying capacity (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai suburban rail network: Central Railway executes mega block at Thane for 15-coach EMU train expansion

February 22, 2026 4:48 pm

Mumbai suburban railway: The Mumbai Division of Central Railway carried out a mega block on Sunday between Mulund railway station and Thane railway station to facilitate the expansion of 15-coach EMU train operations at Thane.

ICF’s 15-Car EMU train is set to transform Mumbai Suburban rail network. (Image: ICF)

Mumbai suburban rail network: ICF rolls out first 15-car EMU train, to carry 7500+ passengers

February 20, 2026 10:44 am

Mumbai Local Trains Upgrade: The non-AC suburban rake has been allotted to Western Railway (WR) and is expected to begin operations on the Mumbai suburban rail network soon.

Central Railway local trains (Image generated using AI)

Over 127 million passengers travelled on Mumbai suburban trains in Jan 2026: Central Railway

February 19, 2026 4:59 pm

Mumbai suburban trains carried 127.12 million passengers in January 2026, with Central Railway reporting steady ridership growth and strong response to AC locals.

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Harbour Line AC locals carry 6.40 lakh passengers in just 16 days

February 12, 2026 5:50 pm

Mumbai Suburban Railway Update: The newly introduced AC local train services on the Harbour line of the Mumbai Suburban railway network have received an overwhelming response from passengers.

These new trains are expected to further benefit passengers and help ease overcrowding.

Mumbai suburban rail network: Western Railway to roll out four 12-car non-AC trains - check date, routes, stoppages

January 30, 2026 3:39 pm

Western Railway update: With the introduction of these additional services, the total number of suburban services on Western Railway's Mumbai suburban section will increase from 1,406 to 1,410.