Mumbai Train Chaos: Nearly 300 Locals Cancelled Saturday Due to Infra Work

• Mumbai's suburban rail network faces major disruptions with nearly 300 local trains cancelled on Saturday.
• Western Railway and Central Railway are undertaking significant infrastructure and maintenance works.
• The Kandivali–Borivali Sixth Line extension project, ongoing till January 18, is a primary reason for cancellations.
• 296 trains on December 27 and 235 on December 28 are affected by technical works at Borivali.
• The upgrades aim to increase local train capacity, provide dedicated tracks for Mail/Express trains, and improve punctuality.

Why It Matters: Mumbai commuters face weekend disruptions as major rail infrastructure upgrades lead to widespread train cancellations.