Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Mumbai's Suburban Rail Network to Receive New AC Trains
Mumbai's local trains are getting an upgrade!
The government is planning to add new air-conditioned trains with different numbers of cars, like 12, 15, or 18.
They are also working on building new lines and increasing train frequency to help more people travel.
The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is buying over 2,800 new AC coaches and will maintain them for a long time.
This is all to make commuting safer, easier, and more comfortable for the millions of people using the trains every day.
MRVC floated a tender for 2,856 AC Vande Metro coaches for Mumbai's suburban network.
New trains will come in 12, 15, and 18-car configurations.
The tender includes comprehensive maintenance for 35 years.
Indian Railways is undertaking infrastructure projects, including new lines.
The goal is to improve service frequency and commuter comfort.
- Who
- Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and Indian Railways
- What
- Issued a tender for new AC local train coaches and announced infrastructure upgrades.
- When
- Tender was published; Procurement of 238 new trains approved earlier.
- Where
- Mumbai suburban rail network
- Why
- To strengthen infrastructure, improve service frequency, and enhance commuter comfort.
- Project Scope
- Procurement and maintenance of 2,856 air-conditioned Vande Metro coaches
- Coach Configurations
- 12, 15, and 18-car rakes
- Tender Issuer
- Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
- Maintenance Period
- 35 years
- Related Projects
- Mumbai Urban Transport Projects (MUTP) Phase III and IIIA
- Approved AC Trains
- 238 new local trains approved
