CR to introduce AC locals on holidays, Sundays; WR to fix Bandra station roof

Updated On: 10 May, 2022 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Central Railway officials said it may be difficult to run all AC train services but can be restored to a limited manner, given the train maintenance schedule and mega blocks

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Commuters aboard an AC local train, from Virar to Churchgate. Pic/Mitesh Dave

In a string of impacts of mid-day’s reports, the Central Railway plans to introduce AC locals on holidays and Sundays, while the Western Railway has begun fixing the central roof of the Bandra station. mid-day had last week highlighted concerns of commuters on CR and WR. While CR travellers rued the lack of AC services on Sundays and on holidays, WR commuters had to bear the heat at roofless Bandra station.

The CR is planning to introduce the AC local train on the mainline by shifting it from the harbour line. It is also planning to introduce limited AC services on Sundays and Holidays. However, official confirmation of this is awaited.

Commuters wait to board the AC local train as it arrives at CSMT. File pic/Ashish Raje