Mumbai Local Train Services Alert: Temporary Adjustments From December 16; Check The New Schedule Inside

These adjustments are set to affect commuters on the Andheri-Virar, Bhayander-Nalasopara, and Churchgate-Nalasopara routes.

Temporary Changes To Train Services

According to the official statement by the Divisional Railway Manager of Western Railway, the following changes will be implemented on the affected routes:

1. Andheri-Virar Train (No. 92019): This train will be short-terminated at Bhayander. Passengers intending to travel beyond Bhayander will need to take alternative services.

2. Bhayander-Nalasopara Train (No. 90648): The service will now originate from Bhayander instead of Nalasopara. This means that passengers from Nalasopara will need to board the train at Bhayander.

3. Train Nos. 90208 (Bhayander-Churchgate) and 90249 (Churchgate-Nalasopara): These trains will now operate with 15 coaches instead of the usual 12-coach configuration, providing additional seating capacity to accommodate more passengers.

New Suburban Timetable

This announcement follows the introduction of a new suburban timetable by Western Railway, which came into effect on 12th October 2024. The new timetable brings several significant changes aimed at improving passenger comfort and increasing service efficiency across the Mumbai suburban network. According to Vineet Abhishek, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the following major features were introduced:

1. Introduction of 12 New Services: WR introduced 12 new suburban services, enhancing connectivity and providing more options for commuters. These new services cater to both fast and slow routes, addressing increasing demand.

2. Extension of 6 Services: Six existing services have been extended to better serve the growing number of passengers, reducing congestion during peak hours.

3. Augmentation of 12-Car to 15-Car Trains: A total of 10 existing 12-coach trains have been converted to 15-coach trains. This move aims to ease overcrowding and ensure that more passengers can travel comfortably, especially during peak times.

4. Overall Increase in Suburban Services: The total number of suburban services operating on Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban section has increased from 1,394 to 1,406. This increase reflects WR’s commitment to improving the overall experience for daily commuters.Mumbai

New Train Services And Extensions

Here are the key changes under the new timetable:

1. New Services – UP Direction

Andheri (05:32) to Churchgate (06:21) – Slow

Dahanu Road (07:00) to Virar (08:10) – Slow

Dahanu Road (10:25) to Virar (11:32) – Slow

Virar (11:35) to Churchgate (12:52) – Fast

Goregaon (14:28) to Churchgate (15:28) – Slow

Borivali (21:58) to Churchgate (23:12) – Slow

2. New Services – DOWN Direction

Virar (04:50) to Dahanu Road (06:15) – Slow

Churchgate (09:07) to Goregaon (10:01) – Slow

Virar (09:30) to Dahanu Road (10:50) – Slow

Churchgate (14:23) to Churchgate (15:16) – Slow

Churchgate (21:17) to Andheri (22:01) – Slow

Churchgate (22:05) to Nalasopara (23:26) – Fast

Extension Of Existing Services

In addition to the introduction of new services, several trains have been extended to serve more stations and offer greater flexibility to commuters. Here are some of the key extended services:

1. UP Direction

i. Borivali – Churchgate (Fast): Departing from Borivali at 10:36 hrs, the train will now depart from Bhayandar at 10:21 hrs and reach Churchgate at 11:24 hrs.Mumbai

ii. Virar – Andheri (Fast): Departing from Virar at 15:36 hrs, the train will now be extended up to Dadar and will reach Dadar at 16:41 hrs.

iii. Vasai Road – Churchgate (Fast AC): This train, which previously departed from Vasai Road at 20:41 hrs, will now depart from Virar at 20:29 hrs and reach Churchgate at 21:53 hrs.

2. DOWN Direction

1. Churchgate – Borivali (Fast): Departing from Churchgate at 09:19 hrs, this train will now be extended up to Virar, reaching Virar at 10:39 hrs.

2. Andheri – Virar (Fast): Departing from Andheri at 16:37 hrs, this train will now depart from Dadar at 16:48 hrs and reach Virar at 17:44 hrs.

3. Churchgate – Vasai Road (Fast AC): This train will be extended up to Virar, reaching Virar at 20:22 hrs.

Future Plans For The Suburban Network

These changes are part of Western Railway’s ongoing efforts to enhance the suburban rail network in Mumbai. The introduction of new services, extensions, and the augmentation of trains with additional coaches reflect WR’s commitment to improving the efficiency and comfort of local train services.

With these changes, commuters are expected to benefit from better connectivity, more seats during peak hours, and faster travel times. Western Railway has assured passengers that the new timetable and changes are designed to meet the growing demand for suburban services in Mumbai, offering a more comfortable travel experience for millions of daily passengers.

These adjustments come on the back of previous announcements in October 2024 regarding the launch of new services under the revised timetable, which has been received positively by passengers. With the growing population and demand for travel in Mumbai, these continuous improvements aim to create a more streamlined and efficient suburban rail network in the city.MumbaiAUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar suggests Sachin Tendulkar lesson to struggling Virat Kohli