Overview
- The rollout begins January 26 with seven Up and seven Down services linking CSMT, Panvel, Vadala Road and Vashi, including morning and evening peak trips.
- Central Railway published a detailed timetable with train numbers and exact departure and arrival times for the new AC services.
- The conversion raises the zone’s AC local count to 94, comprising 80 on the main line and 14 on the Harbour line.
- The overall suburban service total remains 1,820 because the AC runs substitute existing non-AC trains rather than add new trips.
- Certain AC-designated services will use non-AC rakes on Sundays and nominated holidays, including early Vashi–Vadala Road, Panvel–CSMT and Vadala Road–Panvel departures.