limited manner, given the train maintenance schedule and mega blocks
Commuters aboard an AC local train, from Virar to Churchgate. Pic/Mitesh Dave
In a string of impacts of mid-day’s reports, the Central Railway plans to introduce AC locals on holidays and Sundays, while the Western Railway has begun fixing the central roof of the Bandra station. mid-day had last week highlighted concerns of commuters on CR and WR. While CR travellers rued the lack of AC services on Sundays and on holidays, WR commuters had to bear the heat at roofless Bandra station.
The CR is planning to introduce the AC local train on the mainline by shifting it from the harbour line. It is also planning to introduce limited AC services on Sundays and Holidays. However, official confirmation of this is awaited.