Mumbai: In the future, Mumbai suburban railway route is set to have 238 AC local trains. This decision was made by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) to shift passengers from traditional locals to air-conditioned locals in a suitable manner after conducting surveys over the years. Consequently, a specific company has been appointed for this purpose. The company has submitted the survey report to MRVC. Now, after discussing the report, the future shape of the 238 AC locals will come into view.
As part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) of the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation, a proposed 238 air-conditioned local trains are intended to provide comfortable travel for Mumbaikars. This includes 47 trains from MUTP-3 and 191 trains from MUTP-3A. However, due to lack of response from the state government since 2019, the project was put on hold. After the shift in power to the Shinde-Fadnavis government, the improved project was approved to be financially supported.
Consequently, there has been an increase in the movement of loans from international financial institutions. The route for the construction of a total of 238 air-conditioned local trains of MUTP-3 and MUTP-3A has been cleared. This has made the complete air-conditioning of the Mumbai suburban railway feasible, which has been under work by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation for the past few years. A specific company has been appointed for the suitable transfer of passengers from traditional locals to air-conditioned locals after conducting surveys over the years. The company has submitted the passenger survey report to MRVC, which began over the past year. Finally, after completing the surveys, their report has been submitted to MRVC.
Recommendations suggested in this report include:
- Reconstructing the seating arrangement in AC locals
- Increasing space from the current 13 to up to 19 seats
- Demand for independent compartments
- Increasing stoppage time for AC locals
- Lowering ticket fares for AC locals
- Reserving more than 23% seats for women
- Increasing the frequency of AC locals
Let the AC locals run smoothly!
According to the report, about 24% of the trains run quickly on the mainline. The opening/closing time for doors in AC locals is approximately 6 to 10 seconds. AC locals need to stop for about 38 to 40 seconds on slower routes. Ordinary locals stop for 30 seconds. Therefore, it has been recommended to reduce the stoppage time for AC locals.
The company has submitted the survey report to MRVC. Considering the recommendations in the survey report and discussions with experts, MRVC is planning the operation of AC local trains. However, the upcoming AC locals will be similar to the Metro. In this context, senior officials have provided information about MRVC’s study on how the Metro will be, giving an insight into what is expected.
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