Mumbai gets country's first AC suburban train

Summary: Eight fast services will be between Churchgate and Virar, a slow local from Mahalaxmi to Borivali, and three fast services between Churchgate and Borivali will run with AC coaches. The first train left Andheri on Monday at 2.10 p.m and arrived at Churchgate at 2.44 p.m. Western Railway (WR) ...
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AC local train services starting today

The maximum cost of a monthly AC train pass will be Rs 2,205 from Virar to Churchgate. "From January 1st, 2018, on regular basis except for Saturdays and Sundays, 12 services will run from Mondays to Fridays as per regular scheduled timetable", added senior official. Starting from Borivli, the train will ...
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Mumbai gets India's first AC local train

Mumbai (Maharashtra): India's first air-conditioned (AC) local train, stretching between Mumbai's Churchgate and Virar station, was flagged off today from ... The inaugural comes after the Western Railways conducted about 65 trial runs over two years at Kurla and Virar car-sheds before starting its ...
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India's First AC Local Train Flagged Off from Mumbai's Borivali

Charting out the train's operational routine, a WR statement said that out of 12 services of the AC local train, eight will run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road in both ...
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Mumbai's first AC local gets a thumbs up from citizens

Imagine what happens when a Virar fast is cancelled in peak evening hours - this is what will happen every single day from now on," predicted another passenger, Akshay Marathe. He added, "The second sore point is operation on weekends. The AC train may not have that many takers in the weekend, ...
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'Drug-addict' found dead, four family members arrested

A 52-year-old man was allegedly murdered by the members of his own family in Vasai last week. Preliminary investigations suggest the family was fed up of his drug addiction. The body of Vinayak Bhoir was found near a creek in Vasai on December 19. The police said a small knife was also found ...
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It's not cool, Dahisar-Virar belt needs more regular services, say activists

... pointed out that high footfall stations, including Virar, Vasai and Bhayander, need more non-AC trains and better infrastructure to ease the crowding. ... Subhash Gupta of Rail Yatri Parishad, adding that Virar, Vasai and Bhayander residents will lose out on existing peak and non-peak hour fast trains.
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India's First AC Local Trains Earn More Than Rs Sixty Thousand on First Day of Operations

“Out of 12 services of the AC local train, eight will run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander & Vasai Road in both directions,” the WR statement said. “Three fast services will run between ...
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Mumbai gets 1st AC local train

A new chapter began in Mumbai' Railway Service as the first ever Air Conditioned local train was flagged off this morning from Borivali station in Mumbai today. The commuters were eagarly waiting for the Air Conditioned local service for the past few years and their dream finally came into reality today.
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Police seize gutkha worth Rs 36 lakh near Mumbai

Gutkha worth Rs 36.59 lakh was seized and three people were arrested by Palghar police in the early hours of Saturday. Palghar Superintendent of Police Manjunath Singe said that the gutkha was being brought from Gujarat in three vehicles which were intercepted by police at Sasoon Navghar within ...
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Guidelines for Dawoodi Bohras: 'Use Indian-style toilets, host weddings at selected venues'

Tasneem, a resident of Deen Dayal Nagar in Vasai, claimed representatives from the Dawoodi Bohra administrative committee visited her home last week and enquired about the number of toilets in her house, apart from whether they had basic amenities. “We have one Indian style and one western ...
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It's not cool, Dahisar-Virar belt needs more regular services, say activists

"It is good news that AC train services have started in the city, but it is at the cost regular services," said Subhash Gupta of Rail Yatri Parishad, adding that Virar, Vasai and Bhayander residents will lose out on existing peak and non-peak hour fast trains. " Second-class passengers cannot afford to travel ...
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Trailer crushes 28-year-old pilot to death near Mumbai

Summary: A 28-year-old pilot was killed on Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway in Vasai after his bike collided with a trailer truck on Sunday morning. Around 7.30 am, when he reached Vasai, the pilot, who was also riding his bike fast, came under the wheels of a trailer truck after colliding with it, said ...
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Run over by trailer, 28-year-old biker dies on NH-8

Summary: A 28-year-old Thane resident was killed in an accident on the highway near Vasai on Sunday morning. “The rider was crushed underneath the back wheel of the trailer and died on the spot,” said an officer from the Vasai police. The accident took place early Sunday morning when Varun ...
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Police seize gutkha worth Rs 36 lakh near Mumbai

Thane, Dec 25 Gutkha worth Rs 36.59 lakh was seized and three people were arrested by Palghar police in the early hours of Saturday. Palghar Superintendent of Police Manjunath Singe said that the gutkha was being brought from Gujarat in three vehicles which were intercepted by police at Sasoon ...
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Trailer crushes 28-year-old pilot to death near Mumbai

Bhayander resident Varun Bamrotia, who was also a bike enthusiast, was going on his way to Manor in Palghar district. His friends said he was a good biker, who used to set out on long rides over the weekend. The Valiv police have arrested the truck driver and registered a case of accidental death.
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It's not cool, Dahisar-Virar belt needs more regular services, say activists

"It is good news that AC train services have started in the city, but it is at the cost regular services," said Subhash Gupta of Rail Yatri Parishad, adding that Virar, Vasai and Bhayander residents will lose out on existing peak and non-peak hour fast trains. " Second-class passengers cannot afford to travel ...
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First AC local train starts in Mumbai on the Borivali Churchgate route

... the last successful technical run of the train, running on broad gauge, was conducted on Sunday. Initially, the AC local will operate only on the Churchgate-Borivali section. The train will make six trips daily (12 services per day), and from 1 January 2018, it will run from Churchgate to Virar, Bhakar said.
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Mumbai's AC Local Is Here. Hop On For A 'Chilled' Experience

MUMBAI: Mumbai finally gets its long-awaited AC trains. The city need not sweat anymore as it can now board the new locals for a chilled ride to work. In its maiden journey, the AC coaches will ferry passengers from Churchgate to Borivali for the first week, and from Churchgate to Virar from the next.
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First AC suburban service in Mumbai to commence tomorrow

Out of the to-be introduced 12 AC local train services, eight ill run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations i.e. Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road in both directions. The statement informed that the services of AC local ...
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Mumbai AC Local: 10 Things To Know About The Brand New Train

The train will make six trips (12 services per day) and from January 1 next year, it will run from Churchgate to Virar. "The train will not operate on Saturdays and Sundays as it requires maintenance," he said, adding that the 12 services of the AC train will replace the existing 12 non-AC services. The full ...
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Western Railway Flags Off Fully Air-Conditioned Local In Mumbai: Here Are Some Ideas To Make It ...

Eleven of the services will run as fast trains between Churchgate and Virar – stopping only at major stations, with three of them stopping only at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri and Borivali. The last train will run between Mahalakshmi and Borivali, stopping at all stations en route. Fares on the ...
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RPF to manage crowds in AC suburban trains

The monthly pass for the entire stretch between Chruchgate and Virar costs Rs 2,040 in that period. Manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, the fully air-conditioned air-suspension coaches have a capacity of carrying almost 6,000 commuters per rake, automatic door opening-closing ...
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AC local train services starting today: Mumbai

Charting out the train's operational routine, a Western Railway statement said that out of 12 services of the AC local train,8will run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander & Vasai Road in both ...
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Police seize gutkha worth Rs 36 lakh near Mumbai

Thane, Dec 25 (PTI) Gutkha worth Rs 36.59 lakh was seized and three people were arrested by Palghar police in the early hours of Saturday. Palghar Superintendent of Police Manjunath Singe said that the gutkha was being brought from Gujarat in three vehicles which were intercepted by police at ...
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India gets first AC local train: History of Mumbai's lifeline

Presently, the WR operates a whopping 1,355 suburban services daily transporting around 3.5 million passengers with 89 rakes in the districts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, besides the Central Railway servicing commuters in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and surroundings. Initially, the suburban ...
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Even after five weeks, no FIR in Vasai construction worker's death

The Palghar Superintendent of Police (SP) has initiated an Inquiry for "fact finding" in the death of a labourer at a construction site in Vasai east. ... verify the medical records and inquiring into death of the person, FIR under suitable sections shall be registered", said Palghar Sp Manjunath Singe.
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Country's First AC Local Train Starts In Mumbai, Ride To Cost Rs 2040 A Month

The monthly pass for the entire stretch between Chruchgate and Virar costs Rs 2,040 in that period. One of the concerns of railway officials is the automatic closing of doors. To make passengers accustomed to the facility, officials from Mahalaxmi car shed will be present in each compartment. Officials ...
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First AC local train starts in Mumbai

The train departed from Borivli at 10.30 am and reached Churchgate at 11.15 am. "It was totally a different sort of an experience. The train was of international class," said Dhirendra Tripathi, a financial advisor based in Mumbai. "We are eagerly waiting for the day when it starts from Virar," said Saibal ...
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'Mumbai AC Local Will Encourage People To Leave Cars At Home': Commuters

Initially, the train will run between Borivali and Churchgate and will be extended up to Virar. The AC trains will replace 12 existing non-air conditioned services - six services in up and six in down direction. The services will be available on weekdays only and won't operate on Saturdays and Sundays to ...
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Mumbai gets its first AC local train

The train will make six trips daily (12 services per day) and from January 1 next year, it will run from Churchgate to Virar, Bhakar said. “The train will not operate on Saturdays and Sundays as it requires maintenance,” he said, adding that the 12 services of the AC train will replace the existing 12 non-AC ...
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India's first air-conditioned local train flagged off in Mumbai today: Schedule, fares and everything ...

As per current plans, of these 12 daily services, eight will be operated as 'fast trains' on the congested Churchgate-Virar (Palghar) sector (originating at Churchgate and terminating at Virar and vice versa), three will run between Churchgate-Borivali halting only at major stations, while one will run ...
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Mumbai's first AC local train makes maiden journey

The AC local train will run on the Churchgate-Borivali route for this year, and the service will be extended to Churchgate-Virar from 1st January with 12 services daily. It'll have stops at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road. Two coaches will be reserved for ladies, ...
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Christmas gift: India's first AC local train flagged off in Mumbai

Mumbai: India's first air-conditioned local train, stretching between Mumbai's Churchgate and Virar station, was launched on Monday. In its maiden journey, the AC coaches will ferry passengers from Churchgate to Borivali for the first week, and from Churchgate to Virar from the next. The service is being ...
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Mumbai AC Local: Here Is What You Need To Know About Its Frequency, Fare

Starting today, passengers can board the AC coach from Churchgate to reach Borivali, and from next year onwards, from Churchgate to Virar. The service, which was today rolled out on a trial basis, will be fully operational from January 1. The trains, however, will not run on weekends for maintenance ...
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Mumbai's AC Local Is Here. Hop On For A 'Chilled' Experience

Summary: A weekly pass will cost anything between Rs 285 till Mahalaxmi and Rs 945 till Andheri going all the way up to Rs 1,070 till Virar. The fortnightly season ticket starts at Rs 430 going up to Rs 1,555 till Virar.The monthly pass will cost between Rs 570 and Rs 820 (till Bandra) to Rs 1,240 (till ...
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Mumbai's AC Locals Are Here. Hop On For A 'Chilled' Experience

In its maiden journey, the AC coaches will ferry passengers from Churchgate to Borivali for the first week, and from Churchgate to Virar from the next. The service is being rolled out on a trial basis today, and will be fully operational from January 1.The trains will run on the Borivali-Churchgate section of ...
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First AC local train starts in Mumbai

... 10.30 am and reached Churchgate at 11.15 am. "It was totally a different sort of an experience. The train was of international class," said Dhirendra Tripathi, a financial advisor based in Mumbai. "We are eagerly waiting for the day when it starts from Virar," said Saibal Gupta, who stays in Vasai suburbs ...
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Even after five weeks, no FIR in Vasai construction worker's death

Even after five weeks, no FIR in Vasai construction worker's death. By Vishal RajemahadikVishal Rajemahadik, ... The Palghar Superintendent of Police (SP) has initiated an Inquiry for "fact finding" in the death of a labourer at a construction site in Vasai east. It has been more than 38 days since the ...
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Mumbai's first AC local train makes maiden journey

The AC local train will run on the Churchgate-Borivali route for this year, and the service will be extended to Churchgate-Virar from 1st January with 12 services daily. It'll have stops at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road. Two coaches will be reserved for ladies, ...
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RPF to manage crowds in AC suburban trains

The train between Churchgate and Virar will halt at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivli, Bhayander and Vasai Road, and the train between Churchgate and Borivli will halt at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra and Andheri. Thear-conditioned rakes will not be operated on Saturdays and ...
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Ride on Mumbai's first AC train to cost Rs2,040 a month

The train between Churchgate and Virar will halt at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivli, Bhayander and Vasai Road, and the train between Churchgate and Borivli will halt at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra and Andheri. According to the Western Railway chief spokesperson Ravinder ...
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Ride on Mumbai's first AC train to cost Rs2,040 a month

Presently, WR operates a whopping 1,355 suburban services daily transporting around 3.5 million passengers with 89 rakes in the districts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, besides the Central Railway servicing commuters in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and surroundings. "Hopefully, they will take ...
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Mumbai AC Local: Here Is What You Need To Know About Its Frequency, Fare

Summary: 2,040 till Virar. 1,070 till Virar. Starting today, passengers can board the AC coach from Churchgate to reach Borivali, and from next year onwards, from Churchgate to Virar. The service, which was today rolled out on a trial basis, will be fully operational from January 1. 1,240 (till Andheri) to ...
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Piyush 'Santa' Goyal gifts Mumbaikars their first AC local this Christmas

8 trains will run as fast locals between Churchgate & Virar, which will halt Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road, in both directions. 3 fast services have been scheduled between Churchgate and Borivali, which will halt at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra and ...
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India's first AC local train flagged off in Mumbai today: Fares, frequency, other details

India's first air-conitioned local, stretching between Mumbai's Churchgate and Virar station, was launched on Monday around 11 am. The 12-coach EMU's inaugural run comes after two years of trials at Kurla and Virar car-sheds. The local was brought to Mumbai from the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai ...
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Mumbai's AC Local Is Here. Hop On For A 'Chilled' Experience

Eight of the services will run as fast locals between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road in both directions. Three fast services will run between Churchgate and Borivali stopping at Mumbai Central, ...
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Mumbai: Country's first local AC train flagged off

"The full run, Churchgate-Virar stations with 12 services, including in peak hours, will be from January 1," said WR's chief public relations officer Ravinder Bhakar. Sources said the change in plan was because officials feared that the introduction of the AC local during peak hour on Day 1 could upset the ...
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Mumbai's first AC train to run from today; lowest monthly pass costs ₹570

For the entire stretch from Churchgate to Virar will cost ₹2040. The discounted price is 1.2 times of the first class in normal local trains running in Mumbai currently. The first ride of the new AC train will start from 10:30 AM on Monday, December 25th, 2017. Starting from Borivli, the train will have stopping ...
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Ride on Mumbai's first local AC train to cost Rs 2040 a month

From January 1, 12 services will ply on weekdays: — eight fast services between Churchgate and Virar with halts at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivli, Bhayander and Vasai Road; three fast services between Churchgate and Borivili with stops at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra and ...
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Mumbai: India's First AC Local Train Flagged Off; Here's all You Need to Know

New Delhi, Dec 25: The Western Railway on Monday flagged off India's first air-conditioned local train in Mumbai. Initially the AC local will run on an experimental basis for a week only in the Churchgate-Borivili section. From January 1, it will ply from Churchgate to Virar, having 12 services per day.
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Mumbai commuters get AC local trains

As per the current plans, of these 12 daily services, eight will be operated as 'fast trains' on the congested Churchgate-Virar (Palghar) sector, three between Churchgate-Borivali, both with halts only at major stations, while one will ply as a slow service halting at all stations between Mahalaxmi-Borivali.
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