Mumbai: ‘Substandard quality’ makes AC locals uncool

Updated On: 01 December, 2022 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Central and Western Railway contact manufacturers who are working on solutions; CR runs 56 AC services while WR runs 79 of them

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The Western Railway in October announced that its passenger numbers on AC local trains had crossed 1 crore since April 1, reaching a new milestone. File pic/Nimesh Dave

The set of 13 AC local trains in Mumbai are reportedly of substandard quality and have several issues causing problems and irregular services. The Central Railway has written to manufacturers Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, listing problems, while Western Railway has informed them internally. Both CR and WR are working with team ICF to improve the rakes. On Wednesday on Central Railway, commuters complained as about 14 AC local services were cancelled due to snags, leading to a lot of inconvenience.

Dangerous flaws

Among the various problems listed include leaking ducts, non-functioning cooling systems, issues with door sensors, design fault in roof-top AC, defects in compressor and poor finishing and fittings. In fact, in September 2022, passengers onboard a running AC Churchgate-Virar local had a close shave, after the main heavy-luggage rack installed above the window came crashing down.

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