Mumbai Local: Railways Announce 548 New Services for Kalyan-Dombivli Commuters

• Railways to introduce 548 new local services on Central Railway and 165 on Western Railway over the next 5 years.
• This initiative aims to control overcrowding and improve connectivity for Kalyan-Dombivli residents and other Mumbai commuters.
• Infrastructure upgrades include expanding coaching terminals, adding platforms, multi-tracking, and signaling modernization.
• Specific projects: 5th/6th lines Parel-Kurla, 5th/6th lines Kurla Deck (Harbor line), 3rd/4th lines Kalyan-Kasara, and Borivali 6th line extension.
• Western Railway will add 20 new services and more AC local trains after Borivali 6th line completion.

Why It Matters: Railways boost Mumbai local services with 548 new trains and major infrastructure upgrades.