Indian Railways has introduced several updates for passengers in Mumbai and Chennai. Central Railway started operating 12 new AC local trains in Mumbai on June 29, 2026, to meet rising passenger demand. Meanwhile, Southern Railway restored services on the Arakkonam route and announced route diversions for four major trains.
What are the changes in Mumbai Local AC services?
Central Railway has increased the number of AC local trains to improve the travel experience. From June 29, 2026, 12 new AC trains began operations. This brings the total number of AC services on the Central Railway network to 120. Out of these, 92 trains will operate on the Main Line and 28 will run on the Harbour Line. The total number of suburban services per week remains 1,820 as some non-AC trains were converted to AC.
Which Southern Railway trains are diverted and routes restored?
Southern Railway restored normal train services on the Chennai Arakkonam route on June 30, 2026, after completing yard remodeling work. However, four major trains will face route diversions from July 1 to September 30, 2026. The affected trains include the Tambaram-Silghat and Tambaram-New Tinsukia Express.
| Update Type | Route/Train | Date/Period |
|---|---|---|
| AC Local Launch | Mumbai (Central Railway) | From June 29, 2026 |
| Route Restoration | Chennai Arakkonam | June 30, 2026 |
| Route Diversion | Tambaram-New Tinsukia & others | July 1 to Sept 30, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
मुंबई लोकल में अब कुल कितनी AC ट्रेनें चल रही हैं?
सेंट्रल रेलवे नेटवर्क पर अब कुल 120 AC लोकल सेवाएं हैं, जिसमें 92 मेन लाइन और 28 हार्बर लाइन पर चल रही हैं।
किन ट्रेनों के रूट में बदलाव किया गया है?
ताम्बरम-सिलघाट और ताम्बरम-न्यू तिनसुकिया एक्सप्रेस सहित 4 प्रमुख ट्रेनों के मार्ग 30 सितंबर 2026 तक बदले गए हैं।