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Game-Changer for Mumbai Commuters: AC Local Trains with Metro Comfort at Same Old Fare!

Mumbai’s suburban rail network is set for a historic transformation as brand-new AC local trains with metro-style comfort — automatic doors, cushioned seating, CCTV, charging ports and climate-controlled coaches — will begin rolling out from early 2026. In a major relief for crores of commuters, the railway ministry has confirmed that despite the premium features, ticket fares will remain exactly the same as non-AC locals, marking one of the most affordable mass-transit upgrades in the world.