<p>Mumbai commuters may soon get relief as Railways plan to introduce 700+ new local train services on Central and Western lines over the next 5 years, aiming to reduce crowding and improve daily travel convenience.</p><img><p>Mumbai: With crowding on local trains reaching unprecedented levels, the railway authorities have unveiled a master plan to introduce over 700 new services on the Central and Western lines over the next five years. The expansion aims to ease congestion, improve commuting comfort, and provide much-needed relief to daily passengers across the city.</p><img><p>To handle the passenger rush, railways are focusing on zonal work. Central Railway gets 548 new services, and Western Railway gets 165, easing congestion at key stations.</p><img><p>Minister Vaishnaw says infrastructure is key. Plans include expanding terminals, creating efficient schedules, and making zonal improvements to ensure smoother, safer travel.</p><img><p>More trains will be available during peak hours. The dangerous struggle to board trains in the Kalyan-Dombivli area will lessen. New suburbs will be better connected.</p>
