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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.

These new trains are expected to further benefit passengers and help ease overcrowding.Mumbai local train update: These new trains are expected to further benefit passengers and help ease overcrowding. (Image generated using AI)
Written by: Anish Mondal
2 min readJan 30, 2026 03:39 PM IST First published on: Jan 30, 2026 at 02:11 PM IST

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.

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.

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“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.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. ... Read More

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