Soon after Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu suggested adding more 15-car trains on the suburban rail network — Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) — he had received unanimous support from Members of Parliament (MPs) who are part of the Suburban Accident Committee that was formed days after Dombivli resident Bhavesh Nakate fell off a crowded train.

But railway engineers said this was easier said than done, because the process is complex, needs massive funds and time for completion. “Engineering-wise, nothing is impossible. But if we extend the platforms and do other works to accommodate 15-car trains, all this will come at a cost.