Borivali - Virar DC to AC conversion

MRVC rake #2070 bags the distinction of being the last scheduled service to run on BVI - VR sector in DC traction (Akshay Marathe)

The rockstars of the conversion striking a pose. DETC RU #109 "Ashwa Megh" works up line and DETC RU #4877 "Airavat" on down line. (Aamod)

OHE Inspection Car "Airavat" is seen on UP line going towards Borivali, probably went to Bhayandar and reversed.. (Aamod)

MRVC rake 1065-1068 is used for a trial run on down line. Its about to enter the neutral zone.. (Aamod)

(For Loco Database) With its AC panto proudly raised, BL WCAM-1 #21809 is the first loco to draw AC current from just charged UP slow line. (Aamod)

Neutralising the NZ! Workers remove the wires connecting the OHE on two sides of the neutral zone on down slow line early in the block. (Akshay Marathe)

A Churchgate bound MRVC rake #2097 approaches the neutral zone on up fast line. (Akshay Marathe)

"Neutral zone? I don't care!" is what VTA WDM-3A #18869 seems to be saying, as it hauls Jodhpur - BDTS express near the Dahisar neutral zone. (Akshay Marathe)

The first movement under AC traction - WCAM-2 #21861 coasts through the neutral zone with both the pantos lowered. (Akshay Marathe)

WCAM-1 #21839 about to negotiate the neutral zone with Sayaji Nagari Express in tow. (Akshay Marathe)

MRVC rake #1065 disappears towards Dahisar. This was the EMU trial run on the down slow line. (Akshay Marathe)

The neutral zone on down slow line, located at km 35/14. (Akshay Marathe)

WCAM-1 #21811 lowers its panto to negotiate the neutral zone on fast line. It was hauling the ADI - BVI passenger. (Akshay Marathe)

MRVC rake #1061 is the first scheduled service to run on the down slow line post conversion. The block was completed 30 minutes before the advertised time. (Akshay Marathe)

MRVC rake #2113 is the first service on the up slow lines post conversion. (Akshay Marathe)

MRVC rake #1057 approaches the NZ on fast lines. These lines saw the highest ever EMU traffic on that day. (Vivek Manvi)

WCAM-2P #21862 coasts with its pantos down at the neutral zone. In tow is the 2926 Paschim express. (Vivek Manvi)

Rooftop travelling continues unabated under AC wires in Mumbai too, like in Delhi. (Vivek Manvi)

The neutral zone on up slow line, located at km 35-10. (Vivek Manvi)

The first service under AC wires approaches the dreaded red signal! Here is a video of the rake negotiating the NZ and stopping at the signal. (Vivek Manvi)

Hanging by a thread! This is the position of the last coach of a 12 coach rake when it stops at the signal after the NZ on up slow lines. (Vivek Manvi)

EMU trial run on the up slow line. MRVC rake #2117 does the honours. (Aamod Nerurkar)

WCAM-1 #21809 lying dead at Virar platform 8. This loco will be used for testing, once OHE is charged to 25kV AC. [Clicked from a crowded EMU using mobile] (Aamod)