{"id":1942,"date":"2015-05-31T13:57:42","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T13:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.wordpress.com\/?p=1942"},"modified":"2020-04-22T14:55:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T14:55:01","slug":"pulse-of-mumbai-the-suburban-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/pulse-of-mumbai-the-suburban-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Suburban Railway: The Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In my previous post on <a title=\"The Dabbawallahs of Mumbai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/pulse-of-mumbai-dabbawallahs\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Dabbawallahs of Mumbai<\/a>, I\u2019ve already mentioned about the fast lifestyle of the city. However, to keep that momentum going all the time, without a break you need something that works like clockwork. Yes, in this post we focus on the Mumbai suburban railway network that certainly is the lifeline of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1691\" height=\"2784\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay.jpg?w=622\" alt=\"Seven Islands of Bombay\" class=\"wp-image-1944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay.jpg 1691w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay-768x1264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay-622x1024.jpg 622w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay-1170x1926.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/seven-islands-of-bombay-585x963.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1691px) 100vw, 1691px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Seven Islands of Bombay &amp; Reclamation Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Mumbai Suburban Railway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, Bombay (now Mumbai) was nothing more than an archipelago of seven islands floating close to each other. It was during the British era that these islands were reclamated to form the city that we know today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current Mumbai Suburban Railway is among the oldest railway systems in Asia. As per the records, the first train ran between Victoria Terminus (now CST) and Thane. The train covered a distance of 34 kilometers on 16 April, 1853 at 3:35 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, there has been no looking back as the city of Bombay became the financial, entertainment and economical capital of the country. The <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/how-to-survive-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"city is very demanding (opens in a new tab)\">city is very demanding<\/a> and the Mumbai suburban railway has to meet its expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-railway-map.gif\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"1257\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-railway-map.gif?w=690\" alt=\"Mumbai Suburban Railway Map\" class=\"wp-image-1945\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Mumbai Suburban Railway Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mumbai Suburban Railway Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Mumbai Suburban Railway is divided into two major zones; the Western Railways and the Central Railways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Railway focuses on the western line of the city. On the other hand, the Central Railway operates the central line, harbour line and the trans-harbour line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Railway focuses on Churchgate in South Mumbai to Dahanu Road covering a distance of 120 kilometers. The trains are further divided into two categories; slow trains that halt at all stations and fast trains that halt only at important stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the central side, there are three major corridors connecting from the CST in the South Mumbai. The first line connects from CST to Kalyan. It further divides into two lines, one heading towards Kasara towards north-east and the other to Khopoli in the south-east. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, the Central line and Western line are parallel to each other, there is one common station: Dadar. At this point you can change the lines as per your travel plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Railway also manages the Harbour Line that runs from CST to Andheri on the Western Line and Panvel on the Harbour Line. There are no fast trains on the Harbour Line. The Trans-Harbour Line connects the Navi Mumbai to Thane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mumbai Suburban Railway functions like a central nervous system of the city. It criss-crosses across the city connecting different parts of the city allowing people to reach different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3008\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors.jpg?w=690\" alt=\"Mumbai Suburban Train Interiors\" class=\"wp-image-1946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors.jpg 3008w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-suburban-train-interiors-585x389.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3008px) 100vw, 3008px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mumbai Suburban Train Interiors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mumbai Suburban Railway Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The local trains usually have 9, 12 and 15 coach rakes. Some of the coaches are reserved for ladies only and first-class passengers. The first-class fare is 12 times expensive than second class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every local train has Gents Second Class, Gents First Class compartments, Ladies-Only compartments, Ladies-Only First Class compartments, Handicap and Cancer Patients compartments and Senior Citizens-Only compartments. Tickets can be purchased at every station for a single-way or return journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Most stations have long queues of passengers at the ticket counter. Hence, daily commuters p<\/span>refer<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> monthly, quarterly or annual passes.<\/span> <span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">This s<\/span>aves time and money and effort in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers.jpg?w=690\" alt=\"Mumbai Local Train with Passengers\" class=\"wp-image-1947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mumbai-local-train-with-passengers-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mumbai Local Train with Passengers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are bus services, taxis and auto-rickshaws that ply in great numbers, but nothing really can beat the railway network in the city, especially when it comes to long distance travel. The \u201c<em>Mumbai local<\/em>\u201d as we call them here, can help you travel long distances in short period of time and at a price that won\u2019t pinch your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 60 kilometer distance travel will cost you Rs. 15 while the same distance in a cab can cost you more than Rs. 1000. A local can help you reach faster than a cab. The only benefit that you get in a cab is comfort. If you are willing to spend more you can choose the fully-air conditioned local train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway.jpg?w=690\" alt=\"The Rush Hour Scene on Western Railway\" class=\"wp-image-1948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway.jpg 989w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/the-rush-hour-scene-on-western-railway-585x356.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Rush Hour Scene on Western Railway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overcrowding &amp; Super-Dense Crush Load<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to overcrowding in the train, train fatalities are daily news. Around 2000 people die annually which means 17 people die on a daily basis. This is mainly because people are in a hurry and they cross train tracks and avoid foot-over bridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people prefer to travel on the roof of the train. This is now not possible due to new electrification system that has 25,000 volts current. Most accidents occur when people standing on the footboard accidentally slip and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour.jpg?w=690\" alt=\"Local Train Arrives at the Station During Rush Hour\" class=\"wp-image-1949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour-1170x691.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/local-train-arrives-at-the-station-during-rush-hour-585x346.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Local Train Arrives at the Station During Rush Hour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On weekdays, majority of the commuters commute from the northern suburban areas to the city downtown. The peak hours begin from 7a.m. to 11 a.m. During the afternoon time, the local trains are less crowded. However, north-bound trains after five in the evening are generally very crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The peak hour continues till 11 p.m. If you\u2019re not from the city, it is best to avoid the peak hours. However, if you have the experience you can certainly travel these local trains. You can find some great <a title=\"tips and tricks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/speakingtongue.blogspot.in\/2014\/11\/cracking-super-crush-dense-load.html\" target=\"_blank\">tips and tricks of how to board and alight on local trains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2012\" height=\"1510\" src=\"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro.jpg?w=690\" alt=\"Interiors of the Mumbai Metro\" class=\"wp-image-1951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro.jpg 2012w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/interiors-of-the-mumbai-metro-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2012px) 100vw, 2012px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Interiors of the Mumbai Metro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai is always developing and growing. Hence, the city is in desperate need of better transport and commute-system that allows millions to move across the city. The newly-developed Metro Line and Monorail system has come up to ease the pressure off the suburban railways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, both the systems are still under development and only certain corridors of the project have been completed. So until these projects are complete it all depends on the robust and the oldest railway system to ensure that the city is always on the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even, if the new commute systems come in, the regular Western Line and Central Line will continue to play a major role in moving people across the city considering the large distances it covers. It is truly the lifeline of Mumbai, which when stops brings the city to a standstill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my previous post on The Dabbawallahs of Mumbai, I\u2019ve already mentioned about the fast lifestyle of the city. 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