Central Railway (CR) continues its commitment to provide better passenger convenience and safety by enhancing station amenities across its network. Significant upgrades and installations have been carried out to ensure a comfortable, accessible, and seamless travel experience for all commuters.
Key highlights of amenities provided by Mumbai division in the month of November 2025 are as under:
Escalators:
• 6 new escalators have been provided which includes 3 escalators at Panvel station, 2 escalators at Neral station and 1 escalator at Badlapur station.
BLDC Fans:
* 148 new Brushless Direct Current(BLDC) fans have been provided at various stations. BLDC fans are fans that use a brushless DC motor which is more energy efficient and makes less noise than the conventional induction motor fans. They use electronic controllers and permanent magnets instead of the carbon brushes, which significantly reduces energy consumption by 50 to 70 per cent.
HVLS Fans:
* 2 new High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans have been provided at Dadar station at the high level booking concourse. HVLS fans move a huge amount of air slowly for efficient cooling and ventilation in big spaces offering energy savings and comfort without high energy costs.
Energy efficient LED lights:
* 391 new LED lights have been provided at various stations. These Led lights are energy efficient with longer lifespan and reduced maintenance and replacement costs. They provide better illumination and are environment friendly.
New Suburban Train Indicators
* A total of 14 new suburban indicators have replaced the old ones at Ambarnath station. These new indicators are visually appealing and have better clarity.
Water Cooler
• A new water cooler has been provided at Lonavala station on platform no 2/3 for the convenience of passengers.
Central Railway remains steadfast in its efforts to upgrade station facilities, incorporating modern technology and infrastructure improvements to enhance the overall travel experience. These initiatives are aligned with the vision of a passenger-friendly railway network, emphasizing accessibility, convenience, and safety.