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News Entry# 567403
Aug 31 (19:05) Capacity Constraints Hamper Expansion of AC Local Train Services in Mumbai
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Mumbai: AC Local Trains Reduce Capacity For Additional Train Services In Suburban Section, CR Affidavit Reveals

Central Railway (CR) in Mumbai is facing challenges in expanding air-conditioned (AC) local train services due to capacity constraints and operational limitations. While AC trains offer safety benefits, they require more time for door operations, reducing the number of trains that can be run on a route. The suburban network is...
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already operating at over 100% capacity, with trains running every 3-4 minutes during peak hours. The CR affidavit highlights that expanding AC services would lead to slower speeds, delays, and potentially necessitate more trains to maintain current service levels. This is attributed to shared tracks with other services, including mail and express trains, freight trains, and festive special trains.

Mumbai mein Central Railway (CR) ko AC local train services badhane mein capacity aur operational limitations ki wajah se dikkat aa rahi hai. AC trains safety benefit toh deti hain, par unke doors ko operate karne mein jyada time lagta hai, jisse ek route par chalaaye jaane waale trains ki sankhya...
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kam ho jaati hai. Suburban network pehle se hi 100% capacity par chal raha hai, peak hours mein har 3-4 minute mein trains chal rahi hain. CR ka affidavit highlight karta hai ki AC services badhane se train ki speed kam hogi, delays honge aur shayad current service levels maintain karne ke liye zyada trains ki jarurat padegi. Ye sab shared tracks ki wajah se hai, jiske upar mail aur express trains, freight trains, aur festive special trains bhi chalti hain.
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