One of Mumbai’s busiest suburban train stations, Mira Road, is about to undergo a revolutionary infrastructural overhaul that would revolutionise commuter convenience. The Western Railway (WR) station, which handles an incredible 1.31 lakh passengers every day, will soon have an elevated deck and a foot-over bridge (FOB) that is 23 meters wide. It will exceed the 12-meter-wide FOBs at Dadar and Borivali to become the city’s widest building of its kind when it is finished.
The goal of the new FOB-cum-deck is to relieve traffic at one of the suburban railway network’s fastest-growing stations. To accommodate increasing passenger traffic, the elevated deck will link the station’s east and west sides and incorporate contemporary amenities including booking offices and larger discharge areas.
The current elevated booking office will be replaced by a 23.7-meter-wide bridge that is designed to effectively control crowds. A 10-meter-wide extension will connect the deck to the adjacent skywalk. Thousands of commuters currently experience delays, safety hazards, and discomfort during peak hours due to overcrowding on suburban stations and bridges. These worries will be lessened by this project, which is expected to be finished by December 2025.
The modernised Mira Road station will increase commuter safety and overall travel efficiency by facilitating smooth east-west connectivity and offering larger discharge areas. Upgrades at 17 additional stations, including the installation of escalators, lifts, and wider platforms, are part of the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation’s (MRVC) larger suburban station enhancement plan.
In a city where over 2,500 railway fatalities are reported each year as a result of overcrowding and track crossings, this approach is essential. More than just better infrastructure, the initiative is a step towards safer, quicker, and more enjoyable travel for Mira Road locals and everyday commuters. Mira Road is poised to become a model for commuter-centric railway development because of its updated amenities and expanded access locations.
Source: Urban Acres
