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

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.

2 min readUpdated: Jan 30, 2026 03:39 PM IST

Mumbai local train update: These new trains are expected to further benefit passengers and help ease overcrowding. (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai suburban railway, Mumbai suburban train: After launching 12 new AC local services on the Mumbai suburban network, Western Railway is set to introduce four 12-car non-AC local trains. These new trains are expected to further benefit passengers and help ease overcrowding.

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Mumbai local train update

According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, this augmentation has been made possible following the completion of construction work of the 6th line between Kandivali and Borivali.

“After the commissioning of the 6th line, all Bandra Terminus-bound long-distance trains have been shifted to the 5th and 6th line between Borivali and Bandra Terminus, resulting in improved operational efficiency,” reads the release.

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Mumbai suburban rail upgrade

According to the Western Railway (WR) zone, these four non-AC train services will be introduced from Sunday, February 1. 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.

“Western Railway has decided to introduce four additional 12-car Non-AC suburban train services with effect from 01st February, 2026, with a view to enhancing passenger convenience and strengthening suburban connectivity,” it said in a statement.

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Schedule of 4 new Non-AC local trains over Western Railway: Route, Timings

From the four train services to be introduced, 2 will be in UP direction and 2 in DOWN direction and will run in slow mode. The UP services will be from Bhayandar to Bandra departing at 11:39 hrs and from Bhayandar to Churchgate departing at 12:14 hrs.

Similarly, in the DOWN direction, the two additional services will be from Bandra to Bhayandar departing from Bandra at 04:30 hrs and 13:21 hrs respectively.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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