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Western Railway completes Virar upgrade, conducts successful 15-coach EMU trial
05 April,2026 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarWestern Railway and MRVC successfully conducted a 15-coach EMU trial at Virar station after completing platform widening and extension works under the Virar–Dahanu quadrupling project. The upgrade will boost capacity, improve commuter convenience and support rising demand on the suburban corridor![Western Railway completes Virar upgrade, conducts successful 15-coach EMU trial]( "Western Railway completes Virar upgrade, conducts successful 15-coach EMU trial")
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Western Railway and MRVC successfully conducted a 15-coach EMU trial at Virar station after completing platform widening and extension works under the Virar–Dahanu quadrupling project. The upgrade will boost capacity, improve commuter convenience and support rising demand on the suburban corridor
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