Mumbai to get 238 new AC local trains by 2030

Mumbai's suburban railway network is set to receive a major upgrade with the accelerated production of 238 new air-conditioned local train rakes, with the first batch expected by 2027. The announcement was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on August 13, 2026, during the inauguration of several Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority projects. The initiative, approved by the central government, aims to significantly expand AC services and improve commuter comfort on the city's vital rail lifeline.

The decision to speed up manufacturing comes after the original procurement timeline faced delays. Under the initial plan, the first new AC rake was not expected until 2030, with the full fleet potentially taking until 2034. To overcome this, the government has directed three railway coach factories to produce the rakes simultaneously. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, and Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli will share the workload. This parallel production strategy is designed to deliver the first rake by 2027 and complete the entire order of 238 rakes by 2030.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the importance...