Commuters' Concerns Grow Amidst New Vande Bharat Express Launch

Commuting has become a daily struggle for approximately 800,000 passengers traveling between Kalyan-Kasara and Karjat, as they face overcrowding and frequent delays on local trains. While these commuters face mounting challenges, they feel that their concerns are not receiving the attention they deserve from railway authorities, who are currently preoccupied with major projects.

Frustration Over New Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express

Commuters are frustrated by the upcoming launch of the Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express on January 1, which will pass through the already overcrowded Kalyan junction. They feel neglected and have voiced their discontent. In response, the Kalyan-Kasara Karjat Railway Passengers Association has sent a strong email to Central Railway and the Railway Board, titled 'New Vande Bharat Express Train on CSMT-Jalna,' urging clarification on why Vande Bharat trains are prioritized over essential suburban local services. Residents in the Mumbai metropolitan region, especially those in Kalyan-Kasara and Kalyan-Karjat areas, express disappointment with the new trains. They've been demanding more local services, but authorities have consistently cited space constraints as the reason for denial.

Timetable Adjustments and Commuter Impact

Local residents in the Mumbai metropolitan region, particularly those in the Kalyan-Kasara and Kalyan-Karjat areas, express their disappointment with the new Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat trains. They have been actively demanding more local trains to serve their daily commuting needs, but authorities have consistently denied these requests, citing space constraints as the primary reason.

The railway passenger associations in Mumbai's metropolitan region are unhappy with the new Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat trains because they have been requesting more local trains, which the authorities have denied due to congestion on the existing routes. Residents in areas like Karjat-Kasara and Kalyan are facing difficulties in commuting, and they question how new Vande Bharat trains are being operated on the same congested rail network when local train services are limited.