The country’s first non-AC local train with closed doors, manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, Chennai, has been dispatched to Mumbai and is expected to be inducted into suburban services soon. This 12-coach modern train, numbered 268201–268212, is equipped with automatic sliding doors. It is likely to arrive in Mumbai by Friday (April 10, 2026) or Saturday (April 11, 2026).
This development is being seen as a significant milestone in the history of Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Notably, this is the first non-AC local train in India to feature an automatic sliding door system. The move is expected to help curb the dangerous practice of passengers hanging from train doors during peak hours.
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At present, the rake is being transported to Mumbai as an ‘empty special local’ via the Renigunta route. The train will be officially received at a station under the Solapur division of Central Railway (CR). It will then be taken to the Kurla car shed for further technical inspection and preparation before being introduced into service.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had, in September 2025, announced the phased implementation of closed-door systems in Mumbai’s local trains. He had stated that keeping train doors closed is essential for passenger safety and that all future trains for Mumbai would be equipped with this feature. Against this backdrop, the new train is expected to serve as a pilot project and could bring significant changes to Mumbai’s suburban rail services in the future.