A Western Railway official said, "One new underslung Medha air-conditioned rake has been dispatched from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai for Western Railway and is currently in Villivakkam yard, siding no. 2"
The addition of the new train is expected to increase services by 10 to 12 runs. Pic/Special Arrangement
Weeks after a new air-conditioned train was introduced from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai for Central Railway, another AC train has now been dispatched for Western Railway.
A Western Railway official said, "One new underslung Medha air-conditioned rake has been dispatched from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai for Western Railway and is currently in Villivakkam yard, siding no. 2."
Boost to Mumbai local train services
The addition of this new train is expected to increase services by 10 to 12 runs. Currently, Western Railway operates 109 AC EMU locals, while Central Railway operates 90 services.
Plans for customised AC locals in Mumbai
In addition to regular AC locals, Indian Railways has begun procuring customised local trains for Mumbai.
Mid-day had earlier reported that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in March 2025, had approved the procurement of 238 air-conditioned Mumbai local trains for the city.
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