{
  "id": 1819457,
  "title": "Mumbai Local: 6 Carsheds To Get ₹199 Crore Upgrade Ahead Of 238 New AC Trains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/mumbai-local-6-carsheds-to-get-199-crore-upgrade-ahead-of-238-new-ac",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T22:22:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-local-6-carsheds-to-get-199-crore-upgrade-ahead-of-238-new-ac-trains"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, August 18, 2026 - As the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) prepares to introduce 238 new AC local trains to the city's suburban network in phases from 2027, the infrastructure body is currently upgrading six EMU carsheds to accommodate their upkeep. The total estimated expenditure on these enhancements amounts to Rs 199 crore. Six Carsheds Upgraded for New Trains The upgrades will be carried out in six locations: Mumbai Central, Kandivali, and Virar on Western Railway, along with Kurla, Kalwa, and Sanpada on Central Railway. These facilities will be strengthened to handle both AC locals and the upcoming 12- and 15-coach non-AC trains. Work on Western Railway's six carsheds is projected to cost Rs 159 crore, while Central Railway's three designated carsheds will incur around Rs 40 crore. Expected Completion in 24 Months To bridge any gap prior to the completion of dedicated depots, the MRVC is undertaking these upgrades as a temporary measure. Plans are underway for dedicated AC local depots at Bhiwri on Central Railway and Vangaon on Western Railway, with the latter's work already in progress. Until these new depots come online, the reinforced existing carsheds will serve the new fleet. Maintenance Tasks Ahead The upgrade work will encompass a comprehensive range of maintenance tasks, including servicing brakes, wheels, traction motors, doors, electrical equipment, batteries, and bogies. Additionally, AC systems such as compressors, blowers, and temperature-control mechanisms will also be addressed. Trains on the Horizon A total of 238 trains will arrive at Mumbai, sourced from Integral Coach Factory, Chennai; Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala; and Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareli.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 18, 2026: With 238 new AC local trains set to enter Mumbai’s suburban network in phases from 2027, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has started upgrading existing carsheds to handle their maintenance. Infrastructure work is underway at six EMU carsheds across Central and Western Railways, with a total estimated cost of Rs 199 crore. Six Carsheds To Be Upgraded The…",
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}