Major Capacity Enhancement Works Underway For Mumbai Suburban Rail Network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Procurement Underway for Automatic Door Systems in 238 New Trains to Boost Mumbai Rail Safety.

Capacity Enhancement Initiatives
- The Ministry of Railways is undertaking major infrastructure upgrades to improve capacity and safety in Mumbai’s suburban rail system.
- Procurement is underway for automatic door systems in 238 new trains, aimed at boosting passenger safety and efficiency.
- These upgrades are part of a broader push to modernize suburban rail operations in India’s busiest metropolitan rail network.

Station Improvements
Palghar Station now has 104 train services, including:
- 46 Mail/Express trains
- 16 Passenger trains
- 42 Suburban services

Boisar Station is served by 99 train services, including:
- 41 Mail/Express trains
- 16 Passenger trains
- 42 Suburban services

New Train Stoppages at Palghar
- To facilitate passengers at Palghar, stoppages have been introduced for:
- 22955/22956 Bandra (T) – Bhuj Kutch Express (from 17 May 2025)
- 12489/12490 Sri Ganganagar – Dadar Express (from 18 May 2025)
- Additionally, 22927/22928 Bandra (T) – Ahmedabad Lok Shakti Express now halts at Saphale station (near Palghar) since 4 September 2025.

Strategic Significance
- These works are designed to increase capacity, improve safety, and enhance passenger convenience.
- The focus is on practical solutions like automatic doors to reduce accidents and crowding.
- Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized that these upgrades are part of a long-term vision to modernize Mumbai’s suburban rail system.

This initiative is crucial because Mumbai’s suburban rail is the lifeline of the city, carrying millions daily. Enhancements like automatic doors and expanded services will directly improve passenger safety and comfort while easing congestion.