Good News For Mumbai Local Train Passengers: Digital Display Boards Installed To Improve Travel Experience

Mumbai Local Trains: All other long-distance trains already have panorama digital displays outside the coaches and the same displays are now being implemented on Western Railway local trains in Mumbai.

Mumbai Local Train Latest News: In an effort to enhance the commuters’ travel experience, Western Railway (WR) has now installed new Panorama Digital Displays on Mumbai’s local trains. The Western Railways said eight such displays have been installed — four on each side above the motor coach. Interestingly, digital displays – that provide vital journey details – will now offer clear and immediate identification of train destinations, along with information about destinations, the number of coaches, and the type of trains as well.

All other long-distance trains already have panorama digital displays outside the coaches and the same displays are now being implemented on Western Railway local trains in Mumbai.

The Western Railway shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) showing the Panorama Digital Displays and said, “Catching Commuter’s Eye…! WR has successfully installed Panorama Digital Display on sides panels of motor coaches of a Mumbai Suburban Local.The display panels are dynamic & will provide passengers with clear, immediate & accurate train service details, such as destination, no. of coaches & whether it’s a Slow or Fast Local. This innovative feature will be implemented in other local trains of Mumbai Suburban Section soon.”

Catching Commuter’s Eye…!

WR has successfully installed Panorama Digital Display on sides panels of motor coaches of a Mumbai Suburban Local.

The display panels are dynamic & will provide passengers with clear, immediate & accurate train service details, such as destination,… pic.twitter.com/rrUTpHj9w1

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) June 12, 2024

What is Panorama Digital Display?

Panorama Digital Displays are being installed on trains, in railway stations, or public places to provide accurate information related to destination, timing, and much more with the help of display board.

Passengers Express Happiness

Soon after receiving information about the digital displays, passengers started reacting to it and some praised the achievement of Western Railway while others trolled WR.

Umang Shah wrote on X, “Don’t waste money on this improve speaker and clarity in voice what the person is saying and don’t cancel train in 6-7 pm there are only 2 semifast train for Borivali and 90% that is only getting cancelled please look into this.”

Kalpesh Rajyaguru stated, “Not worth. increase the number of virar locals from suburbs like bandra, andheri and borival.Any of the @drmbctofficials travel in btwn 7.30pm-8.15pm from andheri in virar local then you will realise what ispriority. Situation is unable onboard in8.13pm andheri-virar local.”

G Chaudhari praised the work and wrote, “Congratulations WR for successfully installing the Panorama Digital Display on the side panels of the motor coaches of a Mumbai Suburban Local. This was much needed, as there were instances when passengers missed the train due to delayed updates of the destination boards.”