Mumbai, often referred to as the city that never sleeps, is no stranger to the hustle and bustle of daily life. And the recent addition to the city's lifeline—air-conditioned local trains—has brought along a set of challenges for the resilient Mumbaikars.

The inclusion of air-conditioned trains was deemed to be a solution for the commuting woes of lakhs of commuters who travel long distances in stuffy compartments to reach Mumbai from distant parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. However, commuters disagree with the fact that it has brought comfort to their travel.

Mumbaikars voice concerns about unpleasant AC local train travel

Cooling chaos: One of the primary predicaments faced by Mumbaikars is the stark contrast between the temperature inside the AC local trains and the outside climate. As passengers step into the chilly compartments from the sweltering heat of the city, adapting to the sudden change becomes a challenge. Complaints of discomfort, especially among those unprepared for the temperature drop, have become commonplace.