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Mumbai: Amid political row, Western Railway to get 31 new AC services
Updated On: 30 September, 2022 05:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
AC locals have been a hit with one section of commuters, but the NCP is opposed to them, saying they are anti-working class
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AC local services have been a hit with commuters on the Western Railway with demands for more services. Pic/Nimesh Dave
The Western Railway has lived up to the expectations of its commuters and announced 31 new AC local services. The new timetable will come into effect from October 1. The move comes when Central Railway has withdrawn 10 AC local services under political pressure. Of the 31 AC services, eight are new while the rest are replacing existing regular locals. Currently, WR operates 48 AC services on its suburban section between Churchgate and Virar.
To boost the capacity of existing regular services, WR is also increasing the number of 15-car rakes from 79 to 106. These 15-car trains will also run on Saturdays. With this, the total number of suburban services will increase from 1,375 to 1,383, including 112 on the harbour line.
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