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Western Railway's AC local train completes two years, earns Rs 40 crore
Updated On: 26 December, 2019 09:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B Aklekar
From the time of its inception on December 25, 2017, to December 25, 2019, so far 95.81 lakh passengers have traveled by the AC local, generating revenue of Rs 40.03 crore

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The super cool initiative of India's 1st broad gauge AC local train by Western Railway completed it's two successful years on December 25, 2019. This unique air-conditioned train has received immense appreciation and awesome response from Mumbaikars, as, during the last two years, this AC EMU train has earned Rs 40.03 crore from 95.81 lakh passengers which are a worth mentioning record.
According to Ravinder Bhakar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the country's first "Broad Gauge Air-conditioned AC EMU (12-car rake) fitted with Indigenous 3-phase Propulsion system of M/s. BHEL" was received in May 2017 by Western Railway for fulfilling the long-standing demand of Mumbai suburban commuters. Western Railway completed all the Static and Dynamic trials of the rake in co-ordination with RDSO on priority. The long-cherished dream of Mumbaikars for a "Cool Travelling’" experience in an "Air Conditioned local train" finally became a reality on December 25, 2017, when the country's first and only air-conditioned suburban train started its maiden run from Borivli, amidst cheers and applause and headed to its destination at Churchgate. The commuters in the AC local were soaked in a surreal enthusiasm whereas the bystanders on the platform were in awe to watch this swanky train all bedecked and waiting to embark on a historic journey. The ‘"Air Conditioned local train" has added a new milestone in the history of Mumbai Suburban trains.
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