Mumbai Suburban Railway: Good news for Mumbaikars! Indian Railways (IR) has launched several projects worth more than Rs 16,200 crore to improve infrastructure in Mumbai suburban networks. Once completed, these railway projects will further increase the connectivity and easy operation of train services in the region.
In the written reply to the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the government has approved 12 infrastructure projects worth Rs 16,241 crore to further increase suburban railway services in the capital of Maharashtra. This response came after a query raised by Congress MP Sasikant Senthil.
Mumbai suburban rail network, Mumbai local train services
Earlier this year, Vaishnavas emphasized that infrastructure development is the foundation stone for increasing suburban services. He said that with special attention to the Indian Railways Mumbai suburban railway networks, commuter is committed to improving experience, improving commuter experience and increasing regional connectivity. The purpose of these new projects is to reduce existing lines, improve service frequency, and meet the growing demand of suburban passengers in Mumbai.
Mumbai suburban railway projects
New AC local train services in Mumbai
Apart from these, the National Transporter is also ready to introduce 238 new air -conditioned suburban rakes. These new AC local trains will be equipped with automatic doors and prevent passengers from hanging on footboard or boarding moving trains which is a major cause of fatal accidents.
“The introduction of AC local trains equipped with automated doors in Mumbai has been a welcome initiative to increase the safety of passengers and reduce congestion related events. Automatic doors prevent passengers from hanging on footboard or boarding moving trains, which is a major cause of deadly accidents.
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