The Western Railway has undertaken preparatory works to ensure smooth running of suburban local trains during the ensuing monsoons, a senior railway officer said.

These preparations are being done to ensure uninterrupted services during the rains. The works include cleaning of culverts, desilting of side drains, installations of pumps, special maintenance of infrastructure etc, he said. WR has also zeroed in on flood prone areas causing inconvienience to daily commuters during the showers.