Overview

• Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms the addition of 238 new AC trains for Mumbai's suburban rail network, enhancing commuter comfort and capacity.
• The 'Mumbai One' unified travel card will simplify public transportation across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, covering metro, monorail, buses, and more.
• 132 railway stations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai's iconic CSMT and Nagpur station, are set for redevelopment with modern designs and heritage preservation.
• CSMT will be upgraded to match or exceed the design standards of London's King's Cross Station, with a redevelopment budget of Rs. 1,800 crore.
• The Gondia-Balharshah railway line will be doubled at a cost of Rs. 4,819 crore, improving connectivity for northern and southern India and boosting development in aspirational districts.