October 29, 2025: Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) has successfully commissioned a new 6-metre-wide South Foot Over Bridge (FOB) at Bhandup Station, aimed at easing passenger movement and improving east-west connectivity. The bridge is designed to significantly decongest platforms and streamline commuter flow during peak hours.
Located at the CSMT end of the station, the newly constructed FOB connects all platforms — 1, 2/3, and 4 — along with the East side of the station, ensuring smooth movement across different sections. “With a total length of 66 metres and a width of 6 metres, the bridge offers ample space to accommodate heavy passenger flow, especially during peak hours. Each platform and the East side are equipped with staircases ranging from 2.5 to 3 metres in width, allowing easy access and reducing congestion. Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crore, this FOB aims to provide a safer, faster, and more comfortable transit experience for daily commuters, minimizing crowding and improving overall station accessibility,” said an MRVC official.
The new FOB will soon be integrated with a 9.5-metre-wide elevated deck currently under construction on Platform No. 1, along with a proposed 5-metre-wide skywalk on the East side. This elevated deck will connect all FOBs at Bhandup Station and link to the BMC skywalk at the Kalyan end, creating a continuous pedestrian network for efficient dispersal.
“MRVC remains committed to improving Mumbai’s suburban rail infrastructure and passenger amenities through modern, accessible, and sustainable solutions,” said Sunil G. Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, MRVC.
Once fully integrated, the new bridge and its connecting structures will ensure safer, faster, and more comfortable station access for thousands of commuters daily.
Source: The Free Press Journal
