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Western line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)

Western line
Overview
System Mumbai Suburban Railway
Locale Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Thane district, Maharashtra, India
Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
Termini Churchgate (south)
Dahanu Road (north)
Stations 37
Services
Daily ridership 3.519 million (2016-17)
Ridership 1.28 billion (annual; 2016-17)
Website WR Mumbai Suburban
Operation
Opened 12 April 1867; 150 years ago (1867-04-12)
Owner Indian Railways
Operator(s) Western Railway zone
Character At grade
Depot(s) Virar
Kandivali
Mumbai Central
Technical
Line length 123.78 km (76.91 mi)
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification 25,000 V AC through overhead catenary
Operating speed 100 km/h (62 mph)