There is great news for Mumbaikars. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis It has been told that in the coming years, work is being done rapidly towards completely modernizing the local train service of Mumbai. Under the scheme, Mumbai will get total 238 new AC local trains Are going to meet.
According to the Chief Minister, the year By 2029, Mumbai’s local trains will be modern and AC like metro. Will happen. The special thing is that despite the start of AC local service. There will be no increase in second class fares which is expected to provide great relief to lakhs of passengers traveling by local daily.
Mumbai’s local trains will be modern by 2029
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave important information regarding Mumbai local while talking to the media. He said that the decision to modernize Mumbai’s local trains had already been taken and work is going on to equip them with metro-like facilities.
However, at the pace at which trains were being manufactured earlier, it could take more than 2030 to get all the new trains. For this reason, this matter was discussed at the level of the Central Government and Railways.
Construction of 238 new AC local trains
The Chief Minister said that the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav A meeting was held in this regard with. After this, it has been decided to speed up the process of train construction.
These trains are being manufactured at a rapid pace in the three coach manufacturing factories of the Central Government. According to the Chief Minister, Modern trains for Mumbai local are also being prepared in the factory that manufactures Vande Bharat trains.
This has paved the way for Mumbai to get a large number of new and modern local trains in the coming years.
The first series may come in 2027
Chief Minister Fadnavis told that First series of new local trains in 2027 Expected to come to Mumbai. After this, the number of new trains will be increased in a phased manner.
The goal is that By 2029, Mumbai’s local service should be upgraded with modern, beautiful and AC trains.
With this change, passengers are expected to experience better facilities, comfortable travel and modern technology in local travel in Mumbai.
AC will be local, but second class fare will not increase.
The biggest feature of this entire announcement is regarding fares. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that despite the local trains being AC. There will be no increase in second class fares.
Lakhs of people in Mumbai travel by local trains every day for work, education and other important purposes. In such a situation, the decision not to increase the fare is being considered as an important relief for the common passengers.
Fadnavis also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for providing modern local trains to Mumbai.
Devendra Fadnavis lashed out at his opponents also
Apart from Mumbai Local, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also targeted the opposition over the uproar in Parliament.
They said that Parliament is a platform for discussion and the opposition should present its views there. Fadnavis alleged that the opposition was avoiding discussion in Parliament.
He said that if the opposition has to raise questions on any issue, then it should discuss it in Parliament and not disrupt the proceedings of the House.
Making a sharp attack on the opposition, Fadnavis said that earlier questions were raised regarding Amit Shah’s coming to Parliament, but even when the Home Minister made clear his readiness for discussion by giving a letter, the opposition did not discuss in the House.
What will change for Mumbaikars?
After the arrival of new AC local trains, many major changes can be seen in Mumbai’s suburban rail service. Due to modern design, better passenger facilities and AC coaches, passengers are expected to have a more comfortable journey than before.
If work progresses as per schedule, then First series of new trains from 2027 and large scale modern AC local trains by 2029 Can become a part of Mumbai’s lifeline.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given very good news for Mumbaikars. Mumbai is going to get a total of 238 new AC local trains and their first series is expected to arrive in 2027. The goal is to transform Mumbai’s local service into metro-like modern and AC trains by 2029. The biggest relief is that despite the arrival of AC trains, there is no plan to increase the fare of second class. The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for this.