Overview

• 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.