Long distance mail, express trains to reduce loop line usage at Dadar Station

This development will also benefit local train services by freeing up the loop line for their movement, enhancing punctuality to some extent. The official said that with direct access to the through line track, mail and express trains can maintain their speed without the need to slow down. This is particularly significant for suburban passengers, whose train schedules are often affected by delays caused by long distance trains.

Once the work is completed, the number of trains originating and terminating at Dadar station are expected to increase. Currently, the station sees a substantial volume of long distance train traffic, with 102 trains passing through daily, split evenly between up and down directions, in addition to 14 trains terminating or originating from the station.

Dadar station, a pivotal hub for the Central Railway, plays a crucial role in the region’s transportation network, especially with its connectivity to the western railways. The station sees a bustling daily operation of 1,810 local services, including AC services on weekdays, with 16 local train services originating and terminating at Dadar station.