Mumbai’s suburban railway

Mumbai metropolitan region, India

World Bank documentation identifies the suburban railway as central to Mumbai’s movement of people. Transport upgrades address pressure on an existing system in a growing metropolitan region.

The 2016 snapshot describes the network and project at that time. A current ridership figure requires a newer source with a consistent definition.

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The 2016 country snapshot describes transport-infrastructure constraints and the role of suburban rail in Mumbai.

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June–October 2016 snapshot

Mumbai metropolitan transport system

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Checked 2026-10-07

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