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Mumbai suburban trains undergo lock checks following report on poor condition
Updated On: 21 March, 2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
CR, WR start examining locking mechanisms in old rakes after exposé sheds light on their pathetic condition

A missing bolt in Coach No. 2071A of a train on Central Railway; (right) A missing bolt in Coach 2124B of a Churchgate-Virar train, captured at Bandra station on March 18. Pics/Rajendra B Aklekar
Central and Western Railways have announced special drives to check the locks and bolts of all trains on the Mumbai suburban network following a mid-day exposé highlighting their poor condition.
Responding to the article, Central Railway (CR) Mumbai divisional officials said that instructions had been issued to all car sheds to inspect and fix all the door locks for additional safety and make doubly sure that they are in perfect working order.

