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Mumbai’s daily local train commuters are set to get some relief. The Western Railway will introduce four new 12-car non-AC local train services on the Mumbai suburban network from Sunday, February 1, 2026. The move comes soon after the recent rollout of 12 new AC locals and is aimed at easing crowding during daytime travel.
What’s changing for Mumbai local commuters
According to Western Railway officials, the additional services have been made possible after the successful completion of the 6th line between Kandivali and Borivali. With this upgrade, Bandra Terminus-bound long-distance trains have been shifted to the 5th and 6th lines, freeing up capacity on the suburban corridor and improving overall operational efficiency.
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With these four new services, the total number of suburban trains on the Western Railway’s Mumbai section will go up from 1,406 to 1,410.
Official confirmation from Western Railway
In a statement, Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said the decision was taken to enhance passenger convenience and strengthen suburban connectivity, especially on the busy slow lines.
Routes and timings of new non-AC local trains
All four services will run in slow mode. Two trains will operate in the UP direction (towards Churchgate) and two in the DOWN direction (towards Bhayandar).
UP direction
- Bhayandar to Bandra – Departure at 11:39 hrs
- Bhayandar to Churchgate – Departure at 12:14 hrs
DOWN direction
- Bandra to Bhayandar – Departure at 04:30 hrs
- Bandra to Bhayandar – Departure at 13:21 hrs
The routes connect key suburban stations including Bhayandar, Bandra and Churchgate, all of which see heavy passenger movement through the day.
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Why this matters
While AC locals have gained popularity, non-AC trains still carry the bulk of Mumbai’s suburban passengers. Adding more 12-car non-AC services is expected to reduce congestion, especially during late morning and afternoon hours when trains are often packed despite being non-peak slots.
For millions who depend on the Mumbai suburban railway every day, even a few additional services can make a noticeable difference.
