| The Mumbai Suburban Railway System is an | | | | Central Railway run from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus |
| important public transport system of the city. More | | | | (CST) to Kalyan and the other runs up to Khopoli in the |
| than 6.9 million commuters use the services of this | | | | south-east. These 2 corridors consist of the 'Main' Line. |
| system every day on a daily basis. It has the highest | | | | There is also the availability of fast and slow locals |
| density of passengers in any urban railway system | | | | here for suburban service. |
| around the globe. These trains are better known as | | | | Harbour line |
| the local trains. | | | | The Harbour line is also one of the part of the Central |
| The Mumbai Suburban Railway and the Indian | | | | Railway, and here a train runs from Chhatrapati Shivaji |
| Railways, were built by the British in India in 1853. This is | | | | Terminus to Andheri, Panvel and Thane. All the |
| the most old railway system in Asian Continent. The | | | | services at harbour line are slow services. This line is |
| first train which started ran between the Mumbai and | | | | operational from 2 distinct platforms at Chhatrapati |
| Thane station and covered the distance of 34 km. | | | | Shivaji Terminus. The Harbour line divides at Vashi into |
| Facilities | | | | 2 lines — one joins the main line at Thane, while the |
| The sub urban railway is spread over 464 kms, and | | | | other line continues further. The elevation of large |
| operates on 1500 V DC / 25000 V AC power supply. | | | | section of harbour line is being done. |
| These trains are run by electric multiple units (EMUs). | | | | For Tourists |
| Zones and corridors | | | | The tourists must avoid boarding the train during the |
| There are 2 zonal Railways, the Western Railway and | | | | weekdays or at least during the peak hours when |
| the Central Railway. | | | | these trains are overcrowded. The most appropriate |
| Western line | | | | day to enjoy these trains is on Sundays as the crowd |
| The 2 corridors on Western Railway run towards | | | | is quiet less comparatively. The travelers can then visit |
| north from Churchgate terminus and move parallel to | | | | the various places of Mumbai by the Mumbai Locals |
| the west coast. These corridors are known as | | | | and enjoy the sight scenes of the Economic Capital of |
| 'Western Line' by the local people. | | | | India. During the week days one must be careful from |
| Central line | | | | getting into the express trains or 'fast trains' especially |
| The Central Line comprises of 3 main or corridors, | | | | the one which are going to Virar. |
| which are further bifurcated. The 2 corridors on | | | | |