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{{Infobox rail line
| name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px|link=Western line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)]] Western line
| other_name =
| color = e05838
| logo =
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| system = [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]]
| locale = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India [[Palghar district]], Maharashtra, India
| start = {{rws|Churchgate}} (south)
| end = {{rws|Dahanu Road}} (north)
| stations = 39
| routes = {{Collapsible list| Churchgate – [[Dahanu Road]] Churchgate – [[Virar]] Churchgate – [[Vasai Road]] Churchgate – [[Bhayander]] Churchgate – [[Borivali railway station|Borivali]] Churchgate – [[Goregaon railway station|Goregaon]] Churchgate – [[Andheri railway station|Andheri]] Churchgate – [[Bandra railway station|Bandra]]}}
| daily_ridership = 3.519 million (2016-17)<ref>{{cite web|title=It's not getting any better! Despite metro and monorail, Mumbai local trains getting more overcrowded|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/its-not-getting-any-better-despite-metro-and-monorail-mumbai-local-trains-getting-more-overcrowded/18155192|website=mid-day|access-date=13 April 2017|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413235108/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/its-not-getting-any-better-despite-metro-and-monorail-mumbai-local-trains-getting-more-overcrowded/18155192|archive-date=13 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| ridership2 = 1.28 billion (annual; 2016-17)<ref name="2016-17Traffic"/>
| open = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1867|04|12}}
| owner = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone]]
| character = At grade
| depot = {{rws|Virar}} {{rws|Kandivali}} {{rws|Mumbai Central}}
| stock =
| linelength_km = 123.78
| tracklength_km =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| electrification = [[25 kV AC railway electrification|25,000 V]] [[Alternating current|AC]] through [[Overhead line|overhead catenary]]
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| website = [http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6 Western Railways]
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The '''Western line''' of the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] is a public transit system serving [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]], [[Maharashtra]]. It consists of 37 stations from [[Dahanu Road]] to [[Churchgate railway station]]. It is operated by [[Western Railways]] (WR). The entire line is at grade.

Trains are differentiated as slow and fast locals. Slow trains stop at all stations, while fast ones stop at important stations only and are preferable over longer distances. Trains usually start from and terminate at important stations. The section from Churchgate to Virar is a [[Quadruple track]]. An EMU car shed has been built between [[Nala Sopara]] and [[Virar]] which is the largest car shed in [[Asia]]. A repair shop for EMUs is situated at [[Mahalaxmi (railway station)|Mahalaxmi]]. There are also EMU car sheds at [[Mumbai Central]] and [[Kandivali]].

==History==
[[File:ChurchGateStation.jpg|thumb|250px|Churchgate Station, Western Railway HQ]]

Suburban service on what is now the Western line was offered by the [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]], which began running steam trains in 1867.<ref name="History1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130421224849/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/mumbai/38585164_1_churchgate-and-virar-virar-dahanu-road-new-services WR brings Dahanu closer to city today – Times Of India]. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref> Rakes operating on DC electricity were introduced on 5 January 1928. [[Leslie Wilson (politician)]], the then-Governor of Bombay inaugurated the line running between [[Colaba]] and [[Borivali railway station|Borivali]] at [[Mahalaxmi (railway station)|Mahalaxmi]], in the presence of 700 invitees.<ref name="History2">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Citizens-inconvenienced-by-Western-Railway-mega-block/articleshow/11773922.cms Citizens inconvenienced by Western Railway mega block] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206155233/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Citizens-inconvenienced-by-Western-Railway-mega-block/articleshow/11773922.cms |date=6 February 2012 }}. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2012-02-06). Retrieved on 2015-01-17.</ref>

The proposal to ply [[Electric Multiple Unit]] (EMU) trains between Dahanu and Churchgate was approved in the 2012–13 [[Railway Budget]]. In March 2013, 18 MEMU services ran between Virar and Dahanu daily.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130329083429/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-19/mumbai/37842504_1_churchgate-and-dahanu-dahanu-road-suburban-train-services Churchgate-Dahanu train by month-end – Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-03-19). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_churchgate-dahanu-trial-run-a-success-wr_1812853 Churchgate-Dahanu trial run a success: WR – Mumbai – DNA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321234131/http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_churchgate-dahanu-trial-run-a-success-wr_1812853 |date=21 March 2013 }}. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref>

On 16 April 2013, the 160th anniversary of the Indian Railways,<ref name="ReferenceA">[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1822510/report-churchgate-dahanu-local-all-set-to-roll-from-tuesday Churchgate-Dahanu local all set to roll from Tuesday – Mumbai – DNA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419043919/http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1822510/report-churchgate-dahanu-local-all-set-to-roll-from-tuesday |date=19 April 2013 }}. Dnaindia.com (2013-04-15). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref> Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal inaugurated the first EMU service between Churchgate and Dahanu Road.<ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/bansal-launches-train-services-on-dahanu-churchgat_842506.html Bansal launches train services on Dahanu-Churchgat] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419055623/http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/bansal-launches-train-services-on-dahanu-churchgat_842506.html |date=19 April 2013 }}. Zeenews.india.com (2013-04-16). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1374&id=0,4,268 Western Railway] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421233951/http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1374&id=0,4,268 |date=21 April 2013 }}. Wr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref> The first Churchgate-Dahanu local was flagged off around 10:47am and arrived at Churchgate at 1:44pm. Prior to the launch of this service, EMU services on WR only ran on the 60 km stretch between Churchgate and Virar.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1823313/report-dahanu-churchgate-local-flagged-off-enjoy-seamless-travel Dahanu-Churchgate local flagged off, enjoy seamless travel – Mumbai – DNA] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420102425/http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1823313/report-dahanu-churchgate-local-flagged-off-enjoy-seamless-travel |date=20 April 2013 }}. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-raps-Western-Railway-for-delay-in-service-to-Dahanu/articleshow/11128499.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=HC raps Western Railway for delay in service to Dahanu – The Times of India | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323125718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/HC-raps-Western-Railway-for-delay-in-service-to-Dahanu/articleshow/11128499.cms | archive-date=23 March 2018 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

The Western Line transported 127.94 crore passengers (1.28 billion) in the 2016-17 fiscal year. This is higher than the population of India according to the 2011 Census, which was recorded as 121.01 crores. During the same period, Western Railway sold 270.3 million tickets and 13.7 million season passes, earning a total revenue of {{INRConvert|818.48|c}} from its suburban rail operations.<ref name="2016-17Traffic">{{cite web|title=Andheri remains WR's busiest station, accounts for 9% of tickets sold|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-andheri-remains-wr-s-busiest-station-accounts-for-9-of-tickets-sold-2387221|website=Daily News & Analysis|access-date=9 April 2017|date=8 April 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409172914/http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-andheri-remains-wr-s-busiest-station-accounts-for-9-of-tickets-sold-2387221|archive-date=9 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Timeline===
* 12 April 1887: The BB commences daily service between Virar and Backbay
* 1870: Churchgate station opened
* 1873: Colaba Terminus commissioned
* 5 January 1928: First electric train runs between Colaba & Borivili
* 1930: Colaba station closed
* 1936: Steam engines are withdrawn from service; Borivili–Virar section electrified<ref name="History2" />
* 2 March 1961: Introduction of 9-car trains
* 1972: Total number of services crosses the 500 mark
* 1986: Introduction of 12-car trains
* 1992: Introduction of special trains for ladies and reserved seating for seniors
* 1993: Introduction of special handicapped compartment
* 2003: Total number of services crosses the 1,000 mark
* 2007: Indian Railways' first ATVMs introduced on WR; DC-AC conversion of Borivili–Virar section completed<ref name="History2" />
* 21 November 2009 : Introduction of 15-car rakes
* November 2011: DC-AC conversion of Borivili–Vile Parle section complete<ref name="History2" />
* 5 February 2012 : Conversion from DC to AC traction completed
* 16 April 2013 : Extension of line from Virar to Dahanu Road
* 27 November 2016 : 37th station, [[Ram Mandir railway station]] at Oshiwara was opened between Goregaon and Jogeshwari station.
* 25 December 2017 : The first air-conditioned suburban train service in India began at 10:32 AM departing from Borivali to Churchgate.<ref>{{cite web |title=First AC local train starts in Mumbai on the Borivali Churchgate route |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/TwUwYI3r2QaQEhLxsTo4ZO/First-AC-local-train-starts-in-Mumbai-on-the-Borivali-Church.html |website=Livemint |access-date=14 January 2019 |language=en |date=25 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai's AC local train: timings, fare and how to buy tickets |url=https://www.cntraveller.in/story/mumbais-ac-local-train-timings-fare-everything-need-know/ |website=Conde Nast Traveller |access-date=14 January 2019}}</ref>

==Stations==
[[File:Mumbai Train.JPG|thumb|250px|New trains on the Western Railway]]
[[File:Train leaving Churchgate.jpg|thumb|Train leaving Churchgate station]]
[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 03 Santacruz station.jpg|thumb|SantaCruz station]]
(Names in bold indicate that the station is a fast train stop.)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:65%;"
|-
! colspan="4" | '''Western line'''
|-
! style="width:1%;" |#
! style="width:5%;" |Station Name
! style="width:1%;" |Station Code
! style="width:5%;" |Connections
|-
| 1||'''{{rws|Churchgate}}'''|| C/CCG ||[[Line 3 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 3]]
|-
|2||{{rws|Marine Lines}}‡||MEL||None
|-
|3||{{rws|Charni Road}}‡||CYR||None
|-
|4||{{rws|Grant Road}}‡||GTR||[[Line 3 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 3]]
|-
|5||'''{{rws|Mumbai Central}}'''|| MC/MCL ||[[Indian Railways]] and [[Line 3 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 3]]
|-
|6||{{rws|Mahalaxmi}}||MX||[[Line 3 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 3]] and [[Line 1 (Mumbai Monorail)|Monorail Line 1]]
|-
|7||{{rws|Lower Parel}} ||PL||None
|-
|8||{{rws|Prabhadevi}}||PBHD||{{rws|Parel}}† ([[Central line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Central line]])
|-
|9||'''{{rws|Dadar}}'''|| D/DDR ||[[Indian Railways]] and [[Central line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Central line]]
|-
|10||{{rws|Matunga Road}}||MRU||None
|-
|11||{{rws|Mahim||Mahim Junction}}||MM||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|12||'''{{rws|Bandra}}'''|| B/BA ||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]] and [[Line 2 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 2]]
|-
|13||{{rws|Khar Road}}||KHAR||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|14||{{rws|Santacruz}}||STC||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|15||{{rws|Vile Parle}}||VLP||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|16||'''{{rws|Andheri}}'''|| AD/ADH ||[[Indian Railways]], [[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]] and [[Line 1 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 1]]
|-
|17||{{rws|Jogeshwari}}||JOS||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]] and [[Line 6 (Mumbai Metro)|Metro Line 6]]
|-
|18||{{rws|Ram Mandir}}||RMAR||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|19||{{rws|Goregaon}}||G/GMN||[[Harbour line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Harbour line]]
|-
|20||{{rws|Malad}}|| MDD ||None
|-
|21||{{rws|Kandivali}}||KILE||None
|-
|22|| '''{{rws|Borivali}}'''|| BO/BVI ||[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|23||{{rws|Dahisar}}||DIC||None
|-
|24||{{rws|Mira Road}}||MIRA||None
|-
|25||'''{{rws|Bhayandar}}'''|| BY/BYR ||[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|26||{{rws|Naigaon}}||NIG||None
|-
|27||'''{{rws|Vasai Road}}'''|| BS/BSR ||[[Indian Railways]] and [[Vasai Road–Roha line|Central line]]
|-
|28||{{rws|Nallasopara}}|| NS/NSP ||None
|-
|29||'''{{rws|Virar}}'''|| V/VR ||[[Indian Railways]]
|-
|30||{{rws|Vaitarna}}|| VTN ||None
|-
|31||{{rws|Saphale}}|| SAH ||None
|-
|32||{{rws|Kelve Road}}|| KLV ||None
|-
|33||'''{{rws|Palghar}}'''|| PLG ||None
|-
|34||{{rws|Umroli}}|| UOI ||None
|-
|35||'''{{rws|Boisar}}'''|| BOR ||None
|-
|36||{{rws|Vangaon}}|| VGN ||None
|-
|37||'''{{rws|Dahanu Road}}'''|| DRD ||None
|}
‡ indicates the stations which Fast Up trains (to Churchgate) skip from around 5PM to 8PM.<ref>[http://mumbailifeline.com/timetable.php?sel_route=western&sfrom=DADAR&sto=CHURCHGATE&time1=5%3A00+PM&time2=8%3A00+PM&Submit=Submit Timetable of the Western line between 5PM and 8PM] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132407/http://mumbailifeline.com/timetable.php?sel_route=western&sfrom=DADAR&sto=CHURCHGATE&time1=5%3A00+PM&time2=8%3A00+PM&Submit=Submit |date=28 January 2015 }}</ref>

†A footbridge links Prabhadevi to Parel on the Central line.

Churchgate railway station is the terminus station at the south end of Mumbai city. In Mumbai, Western Line (WR) suburban trains use this station as terminus. Long distance trains and goods trains terminate at Mumbai Central railway station instead.

Above list of stations is mentioned from south end going towards northern suburban areas falling on WR corridor.
[[File:New Andheri East Railway Station.jpg|thumb|Andheri station]]

==Electrification==
[[File:Bombay4.jpg|thumb|250px|Churchgate station, during rush hour]]
Western Railway's EMU fleet consists of EMUs running on [[Alternating Current|AC]] 25 kV power. WR uses seven 9-car rakes.

The Western line began running electric trains with DC power on 5 January 1928.<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-direct-current-local-to-chug-into-sunset-on-feb-4-1644870|title=Direct current local to chug into sunset on Feb 4|date=2 February 2012|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=16 September 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916063303/http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-direct-current-local-to-chug-into-sunset-on-feb-4-1644870|archive-date=16 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 5 February 2012, WR finished converting the entire Western line from the earlier used 1,500 V [[Direct Current|DC]] to 25 kV [[Alternating Current|AC]] power. The entire power conversion project cost about {{INR}}500 [[crore]]. Since 25 kV AC power is 17 times stronger than DC, people riding on top of the trains will be killed if they come into contact with the overhead wires.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Citizens-inconvenienced-by-Western-Railway-mega-block/articleshow/11773922.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Citizens inconvenienced by Western Railway mega block – The Times of India | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206155233/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Citizens-inconvenienced-by-Western-Railway-mega-block/articleshow/11773922.cms | archive-date=6 February 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

The project was also expected to improve the punctuality of train services, make them energy-efficient and allow a greater number of 12-coach and 15-coach trains to ply. Post-conversion, local trains will be able to achieve speeds of 100 km/h with ease. The next step would be to convert the remaining 9-coach trains to 12-coach ones, thus augmenting the carrying capacity by 33%.<ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/25000-volts-to-shock-rooftop-travellers-soon/225548-3.html Mumbai: 25,000 volts to 'shock' rooftop travellers – India – IBNLive] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201211246/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/25000-volts-to-shock-rooftop-travellers-soon/225548-3.html |date=1 February 2012 }}</ref> The system will need less maintenance.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Western-Railway-sets-stage-for-AC-system/articleshow/11762169.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Western Railway sets stage for AC system – The Times of India | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205202247/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Western-Railway-sets-stage-for-AC-system/articleshow/11762169.cms | archive-date=5 February 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

While using DC traction, 22 substations provided power to suburban trains on the Western line. Since switching over to AC traction, substations at Mahalaxmi, Bandra, Jogeshwari, Borivli and Vasai supply 25 kV power to local trains.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-25/mumbai/36547506_1_15-car-trains-borivli-and-virar-borivli-virar | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411045423/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-25/mumbai/36547506_1_15-car-trains-borivli-and-virar-borivli-virar | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-04-11 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Western Railway claims overcrowding has reduced}}</ref>

==Services==
As of 27 March 2012, the Western line has approximately 1,290 local services running which carry about 3.55 million commuters every day.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Western-Railway-plans-36-more-services-from-Tuesday/articleshow/12363332.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Western Railway plans 36 more services from Tuesday – The Times of India | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323125718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Western-Railway-plans-36-more-services-from-Tuesday/articleshow/12363332.cms | archive-date=23 March 2018 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> These 1290 local services are operated using 80 trains.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125084957/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/WR-commuters-complain-of-poor-ventilation/Article1-949684.aspx WR commuters complain of poor ventilation – Hindustan Times]</ref> Western Railways' EMUs are in 12 car and 15 car formations.<ref>[http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1336&id=0,4,268 Western Railway] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213002403/http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1336&id=0,4,268 |date=13 February 2015 }}. Wr.indianrailways.gov.in (2013-03-29). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref>

The first 9-car service on the Western line ran on 2 March 1961. The 9-car service has since been phased out and the last service ran on the Western line on 20 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/from-today-no-9car-trains-in-western-railway-suburban-section/1034004/0 |title=From today, no 9-car trains in Western Railway suburban section |publisher=The Indian Express |date=2012-11-21 |access-date=2012-11-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130095631/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/from-today-no-9car-trains-in-western-railway-suburban-section/1034004/0 |archive-date=30 November 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> However, 10 services (six on CR and four on WR) were still operated as 9-car even after that date as the track is shared by the Western line and the Harbour line. Harbour line platforms are too short to accommodate longer trains.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-21/mumbai/35256766_1_new-rakes-15-car-services-sharat-chandrayan |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103113542/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-21/mumbai/35256766_1_new-rakes-15-car-services-sharat-chandrayan |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=By January 2013, Western Railway to roll out 55 new services |date=2012-11-21 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2012-11-22}}</ref>

In 2010, 15 car services between Churchgate and Virar were introduced.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/city-anchor-central-railway-starts-16-new-services-on-main-line/1011693/ city anchor: Central Railway starts 16 new services on main line – Indian Express]</ref> They halt at all the stations between Borivli and Virar, and do not halt at any stations between Churchgate and Dadar. 15-coach trains are used in non-peak hours. They cannot be used in peak hours because the station platforms are too narrow to handle the increased foot traffic.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/CR-still-in-two-minds-over-15-car-trains/articleshow/16199743.cms |last=Nair |first=Binoo |title=CR still in two minds over 15-car trains |work=Mumbai Mirror |date=2012-01-23 |access-date=2014-09-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916081529/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/CR-still-in-two-minds-over-15-car-trains/articleshow/16199743.cms |archive-date=16 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

{| style="margin:0 auto; text-align:center;" class="wikitable"
|-
! No. of coaches !! No. of Services
|-
| Harbour Locals || 110
|-
| 12 || 1,150
|-
| 15 || 30
|-
! Total || 1,290<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1336&id=0,4,268|title=Services|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213002403/http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1336&id=0,4,268|archive-date=13 February 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|}

===Historical===
The following table shows the number of services and daily ridership on the Western line throughout its history.<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130421224849/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-16/mumbai/38585164_1_churchgate-and-virar-virar-dahanu-road-new-services WR brings Dahanu closer to city today – Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-04-16). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! No. of Services !! Daily Ridership
|-
| 1867 || 6 || No data
|-
| 1990–91 || 866 || 2.3 million
|-
| 1991–92 || 900 || 2.5 million
|-
| 2000–01 || 961 || 2.82 million
|-
| 16 April 2013 || 1305 || 3.6 million
|}

==Facilities==

===Escalators===
WR has escalators at 26 stations including some main stations like Borivali, Andheri, Dadar and Virar for the common people. This helps the physically challenged and senior citizens.

===FOBs and Subways===
As of 29 April 2013, there are 102 [[Footbridge|foot over bridges]] (FOB)<ref name="ReferenceB">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130608155940/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-29/mumbai/38903290_1_escalators-fobs-the-wr â€‹By June, escalators on 3 Western Railway stations – Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2013-04-29). Retrieved on 2013-07-16.</ref> and 8 [[Subway (underpass)|subways]] on the Western line.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130208082325/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/WR-opens-two-FOBs-at-Charni-Road-Andheri/Article1-955443.aspx WR opens two FOBs at Charni Road, Andheri – Hindustan Times]</ref>

===Train Management System===
The Train Management System (TMS) is used by both staff and passengers to monitor the location of trains. TMS enables commuters to know what trains will be arriving in the next 10 minutes. The system was implemented on the Western line in 2004.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Real-time-tracking-till-Kalyan/articleshow/15155303.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Real-time tracking till Kalyan |first=Manthan K |last=Mehta |date=26 July 2012}}</ref>

=== Wi-Fi Facility ===
Free Wi-Fi facility from the Indian Railways (RailWire) is provided at some stations of the Western Line like Churchgate, Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Khar Road, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander, Vasai Road and Virar.

==Fatalities==
In 2011, 1,313 commuters died in accidents on the Western line, mainly via trespassing on ten particular stretches of track. Since mid-February 2012, [[Railway Protection Force]] (RPF) personnel patrol the areas from 7am-11am and 5pm-10pm, the peak times for such incidents. Initially, they used posters in an education campaign and only cautioned offenders. They later escalated to arresting people.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Minor-drop-in-deaths-on-tracks-of-Western-Railways/articleshow/12497419.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Minor drop in deaths on tracks of Western Railways – The Times of India | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108120959/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Minor-drop-in-deaths-on-tracks-of-Western-Railways/articleshow/12497419.cms | archive-date=8 January 2018 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Western Railway Elevated Corridor]]
* [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]]
* [[List of Mumbai Suburban Railway stations]]
* [[Western Railway Zone (India)|Western Railways]]

==References==
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