Mumbai Local Trains Update: Western Railway to Add 194 More Special Service Trains from October 15

Mumbai, October 13: In a bid to reduce overcrowding on local trains in Mumbai, the Western Railway has decided to run additional 194 special services, including 10 AC trains, from October 15, an official release said on Tuesday.

With this, the total number of special services on WR being operated only for emergency services staff notified by the Maharashtra government, will increase to 700 from the current 506.

"In order to maintain social distancing and to avoid overcrowding, Western Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 506 to 700 with effect from Thursday," the release said. Mumbai Local Train Update: How Long Will Local Train Services Be Restricted, Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra Govt.

While eight of the 10 AC local services will be operated between Churchgate-Virar on a fast corridor, one service each will run between Mahalaxmi-Borivali and Borivali-Churchgate stations.

"Out of the increased 194 new services, 49 services will be operated during morning peak hours and 49 services during evening peak hours for the convenience of commuters," said Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer,Western Railway. Mumbai Local Trains Update: Central Railway to Operate Additional 68 Special Suburban Train Services.

The Central Railway is currently operating 453 special suburban services on its network. Since services on Mumbai suburban network resumed partially on June 15, railway authorities have been gradually increasing their frequency.

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