Even though the Western Railway plans to increase the speed of the air-conditioned local train from 70 kmph to 90 kmph, it seems that nothing much would change as far as its running time is concerned, as seven new halts would be introduced on its route from November 1.

The railways had written to the Commissioner of Railway Safety seeking his permission regarding increasing the speed of the AC train between Mumbai Central and Borivli, as the tracks, according to them, are fit enough to handle higher speed.