Allow Women To Travel By Mumbai Locals Train From 21-10-2025
Railways will allow women to travel on suburban trains from 21 Oct between 11 am to 3 pm & after 7 pm.
We were always ready and with the receipt of letter from Maharashtra Govt today, we have allowed this travel.
CR to operate 706 suburban services from 19.10.2025
Central Railway’s Mumbai Suburban Network, Local train services now increased to a total of 706 services for Essential Staff as identified by State Government and approved by Ministry of Railways- Main line Time Table with effect from 19.10.2025.
Mumbai Local Train Time Table From 19-10-2025 (Main Line) Pdf download – Click Here
Mumbai Local Train Time Table From 19-10-2025 (Harbour and Trans-Harbour Line) Pdf download – Click Here
Western Railway Mumbai Suburban train Services Time Table In PDF
DN 700 ESSENTIAL SUBURBAN SERVICES 15.10.2025
UP 700 ESSENTIAL SUBURBAN SERVICES 15.10.2025
DAHANU ROAD ESSENTIAL SERVICES 15.10.2025
Mumbai Suburban Timetable w.e.f.1st July 2025
Suburban Trains are permitted to leave up to 3 minutes before the scheduled departure at en route stations. However, at originating stations train will leave only at scheduled departure time
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As of October 21, 2025, the Mumbai Suburban Railways continue to follow the same rule introduced in October 2025, which allows women to travel in local trains during non‑peak hours only:
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⏱️ Timing Rule for Women Travelers on Mumbai Locals
- Allowed only between:
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and
- 7:00 PM until end of service
- During morning and evening peak hours, travel is restricted to essential-staff or frontline workers only, unless enforcement policies have changed since then.
🏘️ Reserved Ladies Coaches Are Always Available
- Every local train includes at least one ladies-only compartment (either first or second-class).
- Men (except boys under 12) are strictly forbidden from entering these compartments and can be fined under the Indian Railways Act.
👮 Security Measures & Enforcement
- The GRP, Home Guard and RPF personnel are stationed onboard and on platforms—especially between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM —to help safeguard female passengers and prevent unauthorized access to reserved coaches.
- Over 41,000 men were fined recently for illegally occupying coaches reserved for disabled commuters—demonstrating strong enforcement on Mumbai’s suburban lines.
📊 Table: Women’s Travel Rules on Mumbai Locals (as of Oct 21, 2025)
| Time Period | Women Travel Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | ✅ Yes (unrestricted) | Regular public access |
| 7:00 PM – End of service | ✅ Yes (unrestricted) | Evening travel allowed |
| Morning Peak (until ~11 AM) | 🚫 Restricted | Essential staff only |
| Evening Peak (~3:00–7:00 PM) | 🚫 Restricted | Commuter rush; only frontline access |
| Ladies compartment | ✅ Women only | Boys < 12 allowed; staff enforce |
✅ Summary
- As of late 2025, women are still permitted to travel on Mumbai local trains only during non‑peak hours, except in designated ladies compartments.
- For safety and compliance, always use the ladies’ compartment, especially during peak hours.
- These rules stem from temporary COVID-era policy but remain in force unless officially revoked.
Would you like me to monitor for any official updates on these restrictions, or set a reminder to revisit policies closer to your travel date?