Western Railway has upgraded services at Virar railway station to support 15-coach suburban trains, increasing passenger capacity by nearly 25 per cent. With new services planned on the Virar-Dahanu and Churchgate routes, and future freight diversion expected
08 April,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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 11:05 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. AklekarADVERTISEMENT
