Line Overview
27
Total Stations
70
Kilometers
3-4 minutes
Peak Frequency
7
Interchange Points
Line Description
The Central Line is the busiest suburban railway line in Mumbai, connecting South Mumbai to the eastern suburbs and extending beyond Thane to Kasara.
Operating Hours
First Train:04:10
Last Train:01:15
Service Frequency
Peak Hours:3-4 minutes
Non-Peak:6-8 minutes
Line Features
Fast & Slow Services
Ladies Special Trains
Main Line Services
Busiest Suburban Line
Service Routes
Central Line Slow
CSMT ↔ Kalyan
Distance:50 km
Journey Time:75 min
Stations:27
Peak: 3-4 min | Non-Peak: 6-8 min
Central Line Fast
CSMT ↔ Kalyan
Distance:50 km
Journey Time:55 min
Stations:7
Peak: 5-6 min | Non-Peak: 10-12 min
Travel Tips for Central Line
Best Travel Times
• Early morning before 8:00 AM
• Late morning after 11:00 AM
• Afternoon 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Late evening after 9:00 PM
Safety Tips
• Stand clear of closing doors
• Keep valuables secure
• Use designated ladies compartments
• Report suspicious activities to RPF
Peak Hour Warnings
• Expect heavy crowding 8-11 AM
• Evening rush 5:30-9:00 PM
• Allow extra travel time
• Consider alternate routes if possible
Fast vs Slow Trains
• Fast trains skip intermediate stations
• Save 20-30 minutes on long journeys
• Check if your station is covered
• More crowded but faster
All Stations on Central Line
Dadar
DR•Central Mumbai
Interchange
Crowding
Very High
Platforms
4
Dadar Market, Shivaji Park+1 more
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
CSMT•South Mumbai
Interchange
Crowding
Very High
Platforms
18
Crawford Market, Fort+2 more
Masjid Bunder
MSBN•South Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Mohammad Ali Road, Minara Masjid
Sandhurst Road
SNRD•South Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Agripada, JJ Hospital
Byculla
BY•South Mumbai
Crowding
Medium
Platforms
2
Byculla Zoo, Gloria Church
Chinchpokli
CL•Central Mumbai
Crowding
Medium
Platforms
2
Arthur Road Jail, Chinchpokli Market
Curry Road
CRD•Central Mumbai
Crowding
Medium
Platforms
2
Curry Road Market, Lower Parel
Parel
PL•Central Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Parel Market, KEM Hospital+1 more
Line Statistics
Total Stations27
Total Distance70 km
Interchange Stations7
Peak Frequency3-4 minutes
Operating Hours20+ hours
Interchange Stations
Dadar
DR • Central Mumbai
Interchange
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
CSMT • South Mumbai
Interchange
Dadar
DR • Central Mumbai
Interchange
Ghatkopar
GC • Eastern Suburbs
Interchange
Thane
TNA • Extended Suburbs
Interchange
Diva Junction
DIVA • Extended Suburbs
Interchange
Kalyan Junction
KYN • Extended Suburbs
Interchange