New Mumbai Local With Close Door: Mumbai’s suburban train network has long been touted as the lifeline of the city. But the daily reality for many commuters has been danger: overcrowded coaches, open footboards, and unrestricted doors have led to frequent and often fatal accidents. After a tragic incident in Mumbra — where five passengers have now died after falling from a local train (including a 52-year-old who succumbed to his injuries ten days later) — the Railway Ministry has fast-tracked a solution. A prototype for a closed-door local train is now ready, and a pilot run is expected soon. The aim is to prevent falls, reduce mishaps at curves and platforms, and block fatal incidents like that in Mumbra.

Mumbai’s Grim Numbers

Mumbai’s local railway statistics underscore the urgency of

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