Mumbai Local Travel to Get Cheaper: 100 New Non-AC Trains Planned

• Mumbai's local train service is undergoing major changes with ongoing suburban railway projects.
• Railway administration plans to maintain affordable non-AC local train services despite an increase in AC locals.
• Approximately 400 km of suburban railway projects are in progress in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, costing Rs 18,364 crore.
• New 15-coach trains will replace existing 12-coach trains, and 2030 non-AC locals are estimated to be needed by 2030.
• Several Central and Western Railway projects, including new lines and upgrades, are scheduled for completion by 2030.

Why It Matters: Mumbai's local train travel will remain affordable with new non-AC trains and extensive infrastructure upgrades.