When it comes to the Mumbai Railways, they are the heartline of Mumbai and are used by lakhs of commuters every single day, being the primary mode of travel across the city.
The suburban railway network keeps Mumbai moving, be it be office-goers and students to small business owners, everyone uses them.
Central Railway Working On Improving Punctuality of Local Train Services
The Central Railway has recently introduced a key operational change focused on improving the punctuality of local train services, a move which is aimed at easing daily travel and reducing peak-hour stress.
It appears that the long-distance express trains will no longer be allowed to enter suburban railway corridors during peak hours as per this new directive.
With this decision, they are planning to ensure that local trains operate on time without interruptions caused by the movement of express services on the same tracks said the railway officials.
When it comes to the, express and suburban trains they have often shared tracks during rush hours, leading to congestion and frequent delays.
Basically this overlap leads to the slow down of local trains, triggering overcrowding on platforms and inside coaches.
Moving ahead, Central Railway expects smoother movement of local services, especially during the busy morning and evening commute considering the revised system.
Providing A Relief To The Commuters
The long-distance express trains will be regulated at designated outer stations such as Titwala and Asangaon during peak hours as per this latest arrangement.
They are planning to use these stations as holding points, preventing express services from entering heavily crowded suburban stretches until peak traffic reduces.
This step is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve reliability for daily commuters according to the railway officials.
It seems that the railways aim to cut down delays, manage crowding better and offer a more predictable travel experience by prioritising local train movement during rush hours.
This change is expected to bring noticeable relief for Mumbai’s vast working population, which relies heavily on local trains to reach offices, colleges and markets.
This should surely affect the travel time as commuters could see shorter waiting times, fewer unscheduled halts and improved punctuality during peak hours.
This decision is expected to provide a relief amid ongoing complaints from Western Railway commuters.
It would definitely change the scenario as on Wednesday morning, several local services were delayed, causing packed platforms and overcrowded trains.
During this time, the passengers reported delays ranging from 10 to nearly 50 minutes, leading to missed connections and late arrivals.
This resulted into several outraged commuters took to X and tweeted their frustration as the commuters in the Central Railway line have constantly been affected by delays in local trains.
