The Mumbai suburban railway is a crucial transportation system covering 465 kilometers and serving over 7.5 million commuters daily, making it one of the busiest rail networks globally. It faces significant challenges, including severe overcrowding, schedule delays, and safety concerns, prompting suggestions for improvements such as increased frequency, better accessibility for handicapped individuals, and enhanced cleanliness. The document emphasizes the importance of the railway in supporting the middle-class population while addressing the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades.

1. By –Shreyash G. Mandwe
INTRODUCTION

2. MEGA CITY- MUMBAI

3. INTRODUCTION
Mumbai Suburban Railway consists of exclusive
inner suburban railway lines augmented
by commuter rail on main lines serving outlying
suburbs to serve the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region.
Spread over 465 kilometers (289 mi), the
suburban railway operates 2,342 train services
and carries more than 7.5 million commuters
daily.
By annual ridership (2.64 billion), the Mumbai
Suburban Railway is one of the busiest
rail systems in the world and it has some of the
most severe overcrowding in the world.

4. FACILITIES IN MUMBAI LOCALS

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6. COMPARISION OF SINGLE JOURNEY FARE (Rs)
• The data shows the economy and versatility of local trains in wide range.
• These are in favor of most of the middle class people
• Thus serve as LIFE LINE

7. Population
Transportation
10%++
Yr
Population Vs Transportation

8. PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN FARE
• Fig - % Rise if fare after establishment

9. PROBLEMS IN LOCALS
• Delay in schedule • Super dense crush loop
• One problem generates other as can be seen the delay in schedule accumulates
density of people / sq.m from 3 to 9

11. FIELD SURVEY
• By which line one travels • Years of travelling

12. FIELD SURVEY
• Major improvements suggested• Major problems faced

13. IMPOVEMENTS
Easy access to
Handicapped
people
CCTV Cameras
inside locals
Proper ventilation
Increased frequency Cleanliness
Increase in no. of
coaches
Platforms on both
sides
Interconnected
boggies

14. SUGGESTIONS
Frequency
No. of coach
Safety
Development of
alternative routes
Information sources
Constructional changes