September 20, 2025: The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station, the only underground stop on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, has reached the final stage with 84% of excavation work completed, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Saturday (September 20, 2025). Serving as one of 12 stations along the corridor, BKC station will cater to commuters in Mumbai.
Updating the status of construction, NHSRCL officials said excavation is being carried out to a depth of 32.50 metres (approximately 106 ft), equivalent to a 10-storey building. “Excavation work is nearing completion as 84% of it is over now,” officials stated, noting that after digging, the focus will shift to developing world-class station infrastructure.
The station will feature a platform at a depth of 26 metres and include three floors: platform, concourse, and service floor. The entry structure draws inspiration from clouds and the crashing waves of the Arabian Sea. The station will have six platforms, each about 415 metres in length.
For passenger convenience, NHSRCL plans connectivity with metro lines and nearby roads. “Two entry/exit points are planned, one to facilitate access to the nearby metro station of Metro line 2B and the other towards the MTNL building,” the press note said. The design allows ample space for passenger movement and amenities at concourse and platform levels, with a dedicated skylight provision for natural lighting.
While construction progresses steadily, the railway ministry has not yet announced the completion and operationalisation date for the corridor, after missing previous deadlines.
The Bandra Kurla station is expected to become a key hub for Mumbai, combining modern design, efficient passenger flow, and integration with city transport networks, marking a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail ambitions.
Source: The Hindu
