Western Line
Churchgate to Dahanu Road
30 Stations
120 km
6 Interchanges
Line Overview
30
Total Stations
120
Kilometers
3-4 minutes
Peak Frequency
6
Interchange Points
Line Description
The Western Line is one of the three main suburban railway lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It connects South Mumbai to the western suburbs and extends to Palghar district.
Operating Hours
First Train:04:15
Last Train:01:25
Service Frequency
Peak Hours:3-4 minutes
Non-Peak:6-8 minutes
Line Features
Fast & Slow Services
Ladies Special Trains
AC Local Services
Longest Suburban Line
Service Routes
Western Line Slow
Churchgate ↔ Virar
Distance:72 km
Journey Time:98 min
Stations:30
Peak: 3-4 min | Non-Peak: 6-8 min
Western Line Fast
Churchgate ↔ Virar
Distance:72 km
Journey Time:68 min
Stations:7
Peak: 5-6 min | Non-Peak: 10-12 min
Travel Tips for Western 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 Western Line
Churchgate
CCG•South Mumbai
Crowding
Very High
Platforms
4
Oval Maidan, Marine Drive+2 more
Marine Lines
ML•South Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach
Charni Road
CND•South Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Girgaon Chowpatty, Opera House
Grant Road
GTR•South Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Grant Road Shopping, Falkland Road
Mumbai Central
BCT•South Mumbai
Interchange
Crowding
Very High
Platforms
6
Mumbai Central Railway Station, Chinchpokli
Mahalaxmi
MX•Central Mumbai
Crowding
Medium
Platforms
2
Mahalaxmi Temple, Race Course
Lower Parel
LPR•Central Mumbai
Crowding
Very High
Platforms
2
Phoenix Mills, High Street Phoenix+1 more
Elphinstone Road
EPR•Central Mumbai
Crowding
High
Platforms
2
Parel, Delisle Road
Line Statistics
Total Stations30
Total Distance120 km
Interchange Stations6
Peak Frequency3-4 minutes
Operating Hours20+ hours
Interchange Stations