The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is making significant progress on its ambitious station improvement plan, aimed at upgrading 18 key stations across the Central and Western Railway suburban networks, according to Indian Express. The project, targeting completion by 2026, seeks to alleviate overcrowding and enhance passenger convenience with expanded platforms, new foot-over bridges (FOBs), elevated decks, and modern amenities.
Key Highlights of the Project
- Completion Year: 2026
- Total Cost: Rs 949.89 crore
- Scope: Over 60,000 sq. meters of additional passenger space, including skywalks, lifts, escalators, toilet blocks, and facade improvements.
Stations Under Development
The project spans 18 stations, with Rs 630.75 crore allocated for Central Railway stations such as Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, and Dombivli, and Rs 319.14 crore for Western Railway stations like Khar, Kandivali, Nallasopara, and Mira Road.
Progress Report
- Khar Station: The station is fully upgraded, featuring a new deck, FOB, elevators, and escalators.
- Kandivali Station:
- A 263-meter-long deck connecting South and North FOBs is complete.
- A 4-meter-wide skywalk is operational.
- Remaining work is on track for completion by 2025.
- Ghatkopar Station:
- Phase 1 is complete, while Phase 2 recently began.
- Other Stations: Work is progressing steadily across all other identified locations.
This massive initiative aims to streamline passenger movement and reduce bottlenecks at some of Mumbai’s busiest railway stations. The enhanced facilities are expected to improve commuter experience and address long-standing issues of overcrowding in the suburban rail network.
As MRVC continues to push forward, the upgraded stations are poised to transform the daily commute for millions of Mumbaikars.