November 17, 2025: The redevelopment of Kandivali railway station is advancing rapidly, with the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) announcing the near completion of key infrastructure upgrades under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A. The most recent milestone came on Saturday, when MRVC commissioned a 132-metre-long, 10.40-metre-wide elevated deck over Platform 1—an intervention designed to ease congestion and improve passenger movement at one of Western Railway’s busiest suburban stations.
According to Sunil Udasi, CPRO of MRVC, “Despite heavy footfalls and the operational constraints typical of the Mumbai Suburban Railway system, MRVC continues to execute works in a phased manner while ensuring passenger safety and uninterrupted train operations.”
Over the past months, several significant components of the redevelopment plan have been completed. These include the commissioning of a 10-metre-wide foot overbridge (FOB) at the south end, ensuring smoother cross-platform connectivity. Additionally, a 4-metre-wide skywalk at the south end of Platform 4 and a 6.75-metre-wide skywalk linking Platforms 2 and 3 to both old and new FOBs have enhanced movement across the station. The widening of the middle FOB has further increased circulation space, while resurfacing works spanning nearly 1,800 square metres across Platforms 1, 2, and 3 have improved commuter comfort.
Vertical mobility has also received a strong push. MRVC has added two new escalators—at Platform 2 (South FOB) and the Middle FOB—bringing the total to five, with another slated for commissioning by the end of December. Two lifts are now functional, and an additional lift is expected shortly.
Work is progressing swiftly on an additional 100-metre elevated deck connecting the North and Middle FOBs over Platform 1.
Kandivali’s makeover is part of MRVC’s broader plan to modernize 17 stations under MUTP-3A. Seven stations on the Western line—including Khar Road, Santacruz, Mira Road, Bhayandar, Vasai, and Nallasopara—are undergoing upgrades, while ten Central Railway stations are being improved. The total cost of redevelopment across these stations is approximately Rs 950 crore, with Kandivali’s project alone costing Rs 65 crore.
Source: The Free Press Journal
