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Western Railway to run 17 15-car services on Virar-Dahanu route; two new rakes reach carshed
Updated On: 06 April, 2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | 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

The new 15-car train rakes at the Virar carshed. Pic/Special Arrangement
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.
The additions are expected to improve passenger convenience, especially during peak hours.
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