Central Panel Clears LTT Expansion And New Parel Terminus To Boost Long-Distance Rail Capacity In Mumbai
December 4, 2025: Two long-pending railway projects in Mumbai — the expansion of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and the development of a new terminus at Parel — have moved forward after receiving approval from the Project Evaluation Committee (PEC) of the Union Railway Ministry, the Hindustan Times reported. According to Central Railway (CR) officials cited […]
Drone Survey Begins To Finalise BKC Pod Taxi Route And Pillar Alignment
November 12, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated a drone survey across Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to finalise the route alignment and pillar locations for the upcoming Automated Rapid Transit System, popularly known as the pod taxi project. The survey, which began this week, aims to identify optimal spots for supporting […]
Two New Stations Near NMIA And Uran To Open This Month, 10 New Suburban Services Planned
November 08, 2025: Commuters on Central Railway’s Belapur–Uran corridor are set to benefit from a major upgrade this month, as the railways prepare to inaugurate two new stations—Targhar and Gavhan—and introduce 10 additional suburban services. Targhar station, located close to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will cater to daily commuters as well as airport […]
Central Railway To Add 10 New Services And Two Stations On Belapur–Uran Line Near Navi Mumbai Airport
November 06, 2025: Commuters on Central Railway’s Belapur–Uran corridor are set for a major boost this November, with the introduction of 10 additional suburban train services and the opening of two new stations — Targhar and Gavhan. According to officials, Targhar station, located near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, will cater to both daily […]
Panvel–Karjat Railway Line 79% Complete, Set To Open By March 2026
October 27, 2025: The long-awaited Panvel–Karjat suburban railway corridor, a major infrastructure project under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase III, is nearing completion, with 79% of the work already finished. Developed by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) at an estimated cost of Rs 2,782 crore, the 29.6-kilometre corridor is expected to ease […]
CR Seeks Repairs Before Taking Charge Of Harbour Line Stations From CIDCO
October 13, 2025: Nearly three decades after Navi Mumbai’s suburban rail corridor became operational, the Central Railway (CR) and the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) are locked in discussions over who will take responsibility for the upkeep of railway stations and infrastructure along the Vashi–Panvel stretch of the Harbour line. Currently, CIDCO maintains the […]
Central Railway Schedules Night Block Between Parel And Byculla For Safety Upgrades On October 4–5
October 04, 2025: Mumbai’s Central Railway has announced a scheduled nighttime traffic block between Parel and Byculla stations to carry out crucial infrastructure work. The block will take place from 12:30 am to 4:30 am on October 5, 2025, affecting services on the UP fast line. Officials clarified that the timings have been chosen overnight […]
Central Railway Plans 92 New Stabling Lines To Boost Mumbai Suburban Network
August 25, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s suburban rail infrastructure, Central Railway (CR) has embarked on the construction of 92 new stabling lines across its Mumbai Division. The initiative is designed to accommodate a significantly enlarged fleet being introduced under the Mumbai Urban Transport Projects (MUTP) Phase 3 and 3A. The ambitious plan […]
Mumbai’s Parking Woes Deepen As 138 New Suburban Trains Hit The Track
August 18, 2025: Mumbai’s suburban railway is preparing for its largest expansion in years, with 138 new trains scheduled to join the network over the next five years. While the additional services promise to ease pressure on overcrowded lines, officials have warned of a looming challenge: insufficient stabling space to park and maintain the expanded […]
Mumbai Rail Network To Get Major Boost With Rs 15,000 Cr Dedicated Corridors
August 18, 2025: The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has unveiled an ambitious proposal worth Rs 15,000 crore to build new rail corridors aimed at relieving pressure on the city’s heavily burdened suburban network, according to a report in the Hindustan Times. The plan seeks to separate suburban train operations from long-distance passenger and freight […]