10 Interesting Facts About the Mumbai Local Train

The Mumbai local train service commenced on April 16, 1853, and is the oldest railway system in Asia.

Mumbai's local trains, designed for 1,700 passengers, often carry over 5,000 people during peak hours.

Over 7.5 million people travel on the Mumbai local train every day, exceeding the population of many countries.

Mumbai local trains operate almost continuously for 22.5 hours and halt for only 90 minutes.

The most expensive ticket for traveling on the Mumbai local train is only Rs 30, which is approximately $0.50.

Mumbai's local trains are the backbone of the famous Dabbawalas, who deliver thousands of Tiffin Boxes to offices every day.

There is an unofficial station between Kandivali and Borivali on the Mumbai local train line, known as 'Thambewali'. It is considered a haunted station.

Even after the 2006 bombings, the local train service resumed within just 16 hours, demonstrating its resilience.

Mumbai's local train system draws power from overhead wires and is considered one of the oldest electric systems in the world.