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IN PHOTOS: Two new rakes reach carshed as Western Railway plans more services on Virar-Dahanu route

Updated On: 06 April, 2026 06:23 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Two new 15-car train rakes have arrived at the Virar carshed, boosting capacity on the Western Railway suburban network in Mumbai as it plans a total of 17 15-car services on Virar-Dahanu route, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar

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The additions are expected to improve passenger convenience, especially during peak hours. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar

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The additions are expected to improve passenger convenience, especially during peak hours. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar
Railway officials said that approximately 17 suburban services will soon be upgraded from 12-car to 15-car trains. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and increasing carrying capacity on some of the busiest routes

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Railway officials said that approximately 17 suburban services will soon be upgraded from 12-car to 15-car trains. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding and increasing carrying capacity on some of the busiest routes

In a significant development, 15-car services will be introduced for the first time on the Virar-Dahanu section, officials said

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In a significant development, 15-car services will be introduced for the first time on the Virar-Dahanu section, officials said

Around eight services on this stretch will be converted to 15-car trains, benefiting daily commuters in the extended suburban corridor

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Around eight services on this stretch will be converted to 15-car trains, benefiting daily commuters in the extended suburban corridor

In addition, about nine services between Churchgate and Virar will also be upgraded to 15-car trains

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In addition, about nine services between Churchgate and Virar will also be upgraded to 15-car trains

With a total of 17 services being converted, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts by Western Railway to enhance suburban rail capacity and provide a more comfortable travel experience

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With a total of 17 services being converted, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts by Western Railway to enhance suburban rail capacity and provide a more comfortable travel experience

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