Mumbai Suburban Railway Loses 44.65 Lakh Riders In Q1 As Metro Gains On Parallel Routes
Mumbai’s suburban railway lost 44.65 lakh passengers in April-June 2026, with total ridership falling 1.71% year-on-year. Western Railway attributed part of the decline to Metro competition, though a direct shift cannot be established. AC ridership rose nearly 30%, prompting a push for faster expansion of AC services.