A week after the commencement of the new air-conditioned (AC) local train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus(CSMT) and Kalyan, the Central Railways (CR) stated that nearly 60,000 passengers have travelled so far.
The railways also mentioned that they witnessed a growth in the number of commuters in the AC local trains services in Mumbai. However, the commuters’ association expressed that the passenger rush will increase only after there is a change in the price slab.
Railway official also said that the growth in the number of passengers is slow but we are anticipating the number to increase.
Besides, another reason for the lukewarm responses of the commuters is said to be the lesser frequency of the AC trains during peak hours.
As per accounts, on February 21, 7,500 passengers availed the AC train services while 13,500 passengers travelled by the AC local train on February 28.
In just one week, 59,386 passengers travelled by the AC local train services between February 21 and February 28.
It has also come to light that on an average, nearly 5,000 commuters travel by one non AC local train during peak hours on the Central and Western Railways (WR).
Additionally, train services are operational on the slow as well as the fast railway corridor between CSMT-Kalyan/Karjat Kasara railway stations.
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