Western Railway (WR) will introduce six more 15-car locals this week, boosting its carrying capacity. Central Railway (CR), on the other hand, seems to be bogged down by a complex network and lack of vision. With the new rakes, WR will have 150 15-car trains. CR has 22 at present. “The carrying capacity of each local will now be increased by 25 per cent,” said WR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Sumit Thakur. 

There will be no change in the total number of services, ie 1,383, including 79 AC ones. The augmentation will provide additional accommodation to the commuters for their convenience and comfort,” he added.