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 […]
Mumbai Suburban Rail Set For Upgrade With 2,856 Vande Metro Coaches
September 8, 2025: The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has floated a tender for the procurement and long-term maintenance of 2,856 Vande Metro air-conditioned local train coaches to boost capacity on the suburban rail network. The move is part of Indian Railways’ wider plan to modernize Mumbai’s local services with advanced rolling stock and improved […]
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 […]
Kavach To Safeguard Mumbai Locals By End Of Next Year, Says Western Railway
August 4, 2025: Western Railway (WR) is set to enhance passenger safety across Mumbai’s suburban rail network by implementing the indigenous anti-collision technology Kavach by the end of next year, officials confirmed on Sunday. The initiative marks a major advancement for one of the world’s busiest commuter rail systems, serving over 30 lakh passengers daily. […]
After Mumbai Tragedy, Railways Plans To Expand Suburban Services To 4,500 Trains Daily
June 13, 2025: In the wake of a tragic incident where four passengers lost their lives after falling from an overcrowded suburban train earlier this week, Indian Railways is likely to fast-track ongoing capacity expansion projects on the Mumbai suburban rail network. A top government official confirmed the move, stating that the goal is to […]