100 Years Of Mumbai's Lifeline: Evolution Of Local Trains From 1925 To 2025 In Pics
By: Alok Dubey | February 06, 2025
Celebrating 100 years of the evolution of Mumbai's lifeline from 1925 to 2025
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In 1925, a 4-car EMU ran between Victoria Terminus and Kurla
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In 1928, 8-car EMU started service from Colaba to Borivali
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The first Ladies Special trains were introduced in May 1992 on the Western Line and in July 1992 on the Central Line. Handicapped accommodation was added to local trains in March 1993.
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In 1963, they introduced 9-car trains.
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In 2012, the first 15-car local began running from CSMT to Kalyan.
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AC locals were introduced on the main line in 2020, and by 2025, their numbers have significantly increased.