Mumbai Train Rerouting: 5 Long-Distance Services Shifted from CSMT, Dadar

• Central Railway (CR) plans to reroute five pairs of long-distance trains from CSMT and Dadar to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Panvel.
• The move aims to free up track space on the Central line, potentially allowing 15 additional suburban services, including 6 during peak hours.
• Late arrivals of long-distance trains, especially between 4 AM and 8 AM, currently disrupt Mumbai's local services, affecting 40-50 suburban trains daily.
• Trains like Rajyarani Express, Nagercoil Express, and Hapa Duronto are among those to be shifted, with proposals to increase their coach length to 24.
• While expected to benefit 40,000-50,000 daily local commuters, passenger groups express concern over inconvenience for long-distance travelers with luggage.

Why It Matters: Central Railway reroutes 5 long-distance trains to ease Mumbai local congestion, benefiting commuters but concerning others.