The Mumbai Railway Vikas Company (MRVC) is steadily advancing its formidable station enchancment plan throughout the suburban railway community of Central and Western Railways. With a number of station upgrades already accomplished and others progressing in phases, the venture goals to be totally realised by 2026. Encompassing 18 key stations, together with Khar, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Kandivali, and Nallasopara, the initiative seeks to streamline passenger motion by creating further area by way of platform expansions, elevated decks, and foot-over bridges, that are in any other case lengthy burdened by overcrowding and insufficient amenities.
Key Highlights of the Challenge
Goal Yr: 2026
Whole Price: Rs 949.89 crore
Scope of Work
Enlargement: Over 60,000 sq. meters of further passenger area.
Upgrades: Elevated decks, platform expansions, new foot-over bridges (FOBs), skywalks, lifts, elevators, rest room blocks, and facade beautification.
Stations Beneath Improvement
The development plan covers 18 key stations:
Central Line: Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup, Mulund, Dombivli, Neral, Kasara, GTB Nagar, Chembur, Govandi, Mankhurd (Rs 630.75 crore)
Western Line: Khar, Kandivali, Nallasopara, Vasai Highway, Mira Highway, Santacruz, Bhayander (Rs 319.14 crore)
Progress So Far
1. Khar Station: All work accomplished together with deck, FOB, set up of elevators, and escalators.
2. Kandivali Station:
-263m x 10.4m deck (connecting South FOB to North FOB) accomplished.
-4m-wide skywalk connecting FOBs on platforms 2/3 and 4 accomplished.
-The remaining work is underway and will probably be prepared by 2025.
3. Ghatkopar Station:
-Section 1 accomplished.
-Section 2 not too long ago commenced.
4. Different Stations: Enchancment work ongoing.
Official Quote
“As we advance Mumbai’s suburban rail infrastructure, MRVC stays dedicated to creating stations that aren’t solely trendy and environment friendly but in addition reflective of the wants of our commuters, making certain a seamless and cozy journey for all.”
— Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, MRVC.
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