Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Mumbai's First Non-AC Local Trains with Closed Doors Ready
Mumbai is getting its first non-AC local train with automatic closed doors.
This is happening because of a bad accident in June 2025 where people standing near open doors fell from overcrowded trains.
The train will first run on the CMST-Kalyan route during busy times.
People are worried about air circulation inside the train, but railway officials say it will be fine because the coaches will be connected to allow air to flow.
The train is ready and will be tested before it starts running.
There is no news yet about changes in ticket prices.
Central Railway to introduce first non-AC local train with automatic closed doors in Mumbai.
Pilot run likely on CMST-Kalyan route during peak hours.
Train ready and will undergo trials and safety checks before service.
Concerns raised about air circulation, but officials assure interconnected coaches will allow air flow.
No date set for the debut of the automatic closed doors.
- Who
- Central Railway (CR)
- What
- Introduction of first non-AC local train with automatic closed doors
- When
- No date set for pilot run
- Where
- Mumbai, likely on CMST-Kalyan route
- Why
- To enhance safety following the Mumbra accident in June 2025
- Route
- CMST-Kalyan
- Timings
- Peak hours (not yet finalized)
- Ticket Fare
- No update yet
- Pilot Run Status
- Not yet scheduled
- Air Circulation
- Non-AC coaches will be interconnected for air circulation
- Safety Checks
- Extensive trials and safety checks to be conducted