Question : LOCAL TRAIN IN MUMBAI



(a) whether the Railways propose to increase the frequency of local train to CST, Thane and Andheri from Panvel suburban station;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Railways in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) & (c) Introduction of Matribhoomi trains between Thane-Vashi and Panvel-Nerul-Thane and additional 101 suburban services over the Mumbai area have been announced in the Railway Budget 2010-2011.