Western Railway is witnessing lower ridership but higher revenue, driven by increased use of AC locals and changing travel patterns. Officials say higher fares and better compliance are boosting earnings
07 April,2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Railway officials said that approximately 17 suburban services will soon be upgraded from 12-car to 15-car trains. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and increasing carrying capacity on some of the busiest routes
06 April,2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway has replaced old 300 mm pipes at Culvert 22 in Bandra East with 1,200 mm NP pipes, ensuring the area stays waterlogging-free this monsoon. Level Crossing No 18 was also overhauled, say officials
06 April,2026 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway and MRVC successfully conducted a 15-coach EMU trial at Virar station after completing platform widening and extension works under the Virar–Dahanu quadrupling project. The upgrade will boost capacity, improve commuter convenience and support rising demand on the suburban corridor
05 April,2026 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
