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IN PHOTOS | Ganeshotsav 2026: Dombivli Ganpati showcases local train journey with 32 handcrafted models
Updated On: 17 September, 2026 04:19 PM IST | Tarun Verma
As Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations continue in Mumbai, a Dombivli Ganpati is showcasing Mumbai’s suburban railway history through more than 40 handcrafted train models. Titled ‘Lifeline of Mumbai’, the Ganpati idol display traces the evolution from the Jessop EMU to the modern AC Local (Pics/Vikram Jain)

A unique display, highlighting the evolution of the city's suburban railway network through handcrafted train models, has been put on display in Dombivli. Pics/Vikram Jain

Titled “Lifeline of Mumbai”, the Ganpati in domestic household in Dombvli showcases the journey of Mumbai's local trains, tracing their evolution from the Jessop EMU to the AC Local under one roof

The idol features more than 40 handcrafted train models, offering visitors a glimpse into the different stages of development of Mumbai's suburban railway system

The unique setup also brings together the city's railway history along with the festive celebrations

The unique set up displays Mumbai's local train network as more than a mode of transport, highlighting its role in carrying millions of commuters and their daily journeys across the city

Ganeshostav 2026 is being celebrated across Mumbai with grand pandals, rituals and cultural programmes
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