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Vande Metro AC Local Coming to Mumbai: 18-Coach Trains to Ease Crowds

१८ डब्यांची एसी वंदे मेट्रो अडीच वर्षांत सेवेत येण्याची शक्यता.

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News18•16-03-2026, 12:11

Vande Metro AC Local Coming to Mumbai: 18-Coach Trains to Ease Crowds

•Mumbai to get its first prototype AC Vande Metro local in the next two and a half years.
•New trains promise higher capacity, faster speeds, and modern facilities compared to existing AC locals.
•Initially 12 coaches, the Vande Metro will expand to 15 and then 18 coaches to meet passenger demand.
•Enhanced safety features include CCTVs (inside and outside), an emergency talk bank, and a passenger emergency alarm.
•An automatic air control system will adjust based on the number of passengers for optimal comfort.

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