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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.

Mumbai suburban railway to get major upgrade with new trains (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai suburban railway: ICF to manufacture 15-car EMU trains for CR, WR; 2 auto-door rakes in FY26

January 26, 2026 4:53 pm

Mumbai Local EMU Train Update: The Mumbai suburban network is managed by two railway zones - Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR).

These new trains will replace existing non-AC services.

Republic Day 2026: Mumbai suburban railway gets 26 new AC local trains from Monday- routes, timings

January 26, 2026 2:18 pm

Mumbai New AC Local Trains Routes, Timings: These AC EMU train services will further offer a more comfortable travel experience to passengers.

These new AC local trains will replace existing non-AC services. (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Western Railway to roll out 12 AC local trains next week - check date, route, timings

January 25, 2026 2:26 pm

Mumbai Suburban Rail Network: With these, the total number of AC local train services on Western Railway will now be 121.

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Central Railway to roll out 14 AC local trains on CSMT-Panvel Harbour Line | check date, timings

January 13, 2026 8:10 pm

Mumbai Harbour Line Update: With these, the total number of AC local train services on Central Railway will now be 94 ( 80 on the main line & 14 on the Harbour line).

CR covers a large part of Maharashtra and parts of north-eastern Karnataka and southern Madhya Pradesh.

Central Railway passenger traffic soars in FY26, revenue touches Rs 5,881 crore till December

January 12, 2026 8:24 pm

Central Railway earnings: Of this, the zonal railway earned Rs 757.12 crore during April-December 2025, nearly 5 per cent higher than the Rs 721.70 crore recorded in the corresponding period last year.