Mumbai Local Train: Cheaper Public Transport Compared to Buses and Taxis, Says Central Railway SurveyA Central Railway survey has found that Mumbai's local trains are cheaper than other public transport options. The cost of a second-class ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Thane is only 22 paise, and a monthly pass costs just 11 paise. The Central Railway transports around 3.7 million...
more... passengers daily, and despite rising costs, suburban fares haven't been increased in 13 years. Railway officials say passenger revenue only covers 30% to 35% of expenses, with freight transport making up the rest. This contrasts with other transport options: BEST buses charge 5 rupees for every 2.5 kilometers, taxis charge 18.6 rupees per kilometer, auto-rickshaws 15.5 rupees per kilometer, Ola/Uber premium cars 25-30 rupees per kilometer, and the metro 3-3.5 rupees per kilometer.
Central Railway ke ek survey mein pata chala hai ki Mumbai Local, yani Mumbai ki lifeline, dusre public transport system se sasta hai. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) se Thane tak second-class ticket ka kharcha sirf 22 paise hai, aur monthly pass ka sirf 11 paise. Central Railway har din...
more... lagbhag 3.7 million passengers ko le jaata hai, aur badhte kharche ke baavjud, suburban fares 13 saal se nahi badhe hain. Railway officials ka kehna hai ki passenger revenue se sirf 30% se 35% kharche cover hote hain, baki freight transport se aata hai. Ye dusre transport options se alag hai: BEST buses har 2.5 kilometer ke liye 5 rupees charge karte hain, taxis 18.6 rupees per kilometer, auto-rickshaws 15.5 rupees per kilometer, Ola/Uber premium cars 25-30 rupees per kilometer, aur metro 3-3.5 rupees per kilometer.