Good News for Mumbaikars: Local Train to Get More Luxurious with this New Initiative; Details Here

A significant step has been taken by the Railways to guarantee local train passengers travel in safety. The public will soon be able to ride new, non-AC local trains with automated doors by January 2026.

This decision comes after four people died in a horrific tragedy on the Central line. A team from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) debated the matter with the Railway Minister and Board representatives.

According to officials, the goal of the conference was to come up with a workable plan for integrating automated doors into Mumbai's non-AC trains. Additionally, the new trains will solve ventilation issues brought on by closed doors in coaches without air conditioning.

It is anticipated that the first train with the new design will be completed by November 2025 and begin operations in January 2026 following testing.

Key Features of New Local Trains:

• Ventilated Doors:
  The newly proposed trains will have special doors with small air vents. These vents will be for ventilation and will help fresh air flow into the coach, making the journey more comfortable for passengers, especially in non-AC coaches.
• Roof Ventilation Units:
  The new trains will have new systems on the roof that will pull in fresh air from outside. This will improve the air quality inside the train and help keep the train cooler and less stuffy for the passengers.
• Vestibule Connections:
  All coaches in the train will be connected from the inside. This will make it easier for passengers to move between the coaches. This will also help reduce crowding in one place by spreading people out more evenly.