Mumbai Local Train Services Face Disruptions as Railways Announce Major Upgrades

Technical glitches on Central and Western lines cause delays, while plans for new trains and increased services aim to ease overcrowding.

Suburban train services on Mumbai's Central Railway were delayed by 15-20 minutes Tuesday morning due to a signalling system fault near Mumbra, resolved within an hour.
Western Railway services were disrupted Tuesday evening by a technical issue at Borivali station, resolved in 30 minutes, but caused train delays during peak hours.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans to reduce train intervals from 180 seconds to 120 seconds, enabling more frequent services to combat overcrowding.
The Mumbai suburban railway network will introduce 300 additional train services and new-design trains with improved ventilation and suspension systems to enhance passenger comfort.
A record-high allocation of Rs 23,778 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26 will fund critical railway projects in Maharashtra, including 300 km of new tracks.