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Which is the main railway line in Mumbai?

Which is the main railway line in Mumbai?

The WR operates the Western Line, while the CR operates the Central Line, the Harbour Line, the Trans-Harbour Line and the Vasai Road-Diva Panvel Line. The Western Line covers a large section of Mumbai’s suburbs.

Are there fast locals and slow locals in Mumbai?

For the suburban service here, there are both fast and slow locals. The slow locals halt at every station, while the fast locals hault at only a few stations. There is also a line from Vasai Road-Bhiwandi Road-Diva to Panvel, which is a part of the Central Railways.

When do the local trains start in Mumbai?

The local train services begin around 4 a.m. every morning and end at 1 a.m. There are few trains that even run till 2.30 a.m. The tickets for the trains can be bought for either a single journey (one-way) or a return journey.

Are there any ticket counters in Mumbai Suburban?

Currently, there are seven functional counters in the Mumbai suburban section. IRCTC: The official website of the Indian Railways has a provision for the bookings of the seasoned tickets of the Mumbai Suburban Railways via online mode only.

It will make it easy for you to get around! The three lines of the Mumbai local rail network fall into two zones of Indian Railways. Western Railway is responsible for services on the Western Line, while Central Railway operates the services on the Central Line and the Harbour lines.

How big is the Suburban Railway in Mumbai?

Suburban railways cover 470 kms; it is run by electric multiple units, which are also known as EMUs. Around 2342 local trains run simultaneously to provide a huge infrastructural support to this great mega city of the world. These trains have sets of 9, 12 and 15 cars.

How many train services are there in Mumbai?

The railway network is spread over an area of about 465 km and there are more than 2,300 train services. The average number of commuters who travel from these trains is about 7.5 million. The Mumbai Suburban Railway is one of the oldest railway systems in Asia and was built by the British in India.

Where does the Central line start in Mumbai?

The Central and Harbour lines both commence at Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) just north of the Fort area in Mumbai. The Central Line runs out towards the northeast of city, through Thane, and branches off when it reaches Kalyan.

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Ruth Doyle