Western Railway Charts Phased Extension Of 15-Car Local Trains To Mumbai Central
January 23, 2026: Western Railway has prepared a long-term plan to gradually extend 15-car suburban trains up to Mumbai Central on the slow corridor, aiming to ease persistent overcrowding on Mumbai’s suburban railway network. The rollout will be implemented in phases and will involve supporting infrastructure upgrades, including platform extensions and system improvements. The plan […]
WR Completes Kandivali–Borivali Sixth Line, Mumbai Local Network Set For Expansion from Today
January 19, 2026: Mumbai’s suburban rail network marked a significant infrastructure milestone after Western Railway (WR) on Sunday completed the sixth line between Kandivali and Borivali, paving the way for expanded services from today, January 19. With this, the Bandra–Borivali corridor now has fully operational fifth and sixth lines, a long-awaited addition aimed at easing […]
Western Railway Opens Digital Lounge And Co-Working Hub At Mumbai Central Station
December 19, 2025: Western Railway has taken a significant step towards modernising passenger amenities with the launch of a digital lounge and co-working space at Mumbai Central railway station. The new facility aims to cater to the evolving needs of commuters, business travellers, and professionals who increasingly seek productive environments even while in transit. Developed […]
Elphinstone Bridge Reconstruction Hits Roadblock Over Rs 59 Crore Dispute Between WR And Maharail
October 25, 2025: A financial disagreement of Rs 59 crore has surfaced between Western Railway (WR) and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (Maharail) over the reconstruction of the Elphinstone Road (now Prabhadevi) Road Over Bridge (ROB), which has been shut to vehicular traffic since September 12 due to safety concerns. The century-old bridge is […]
Century-Old Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Stalled Over Pending Safety Clearances
October 06, 2025: The long-pending demolition of the 100-year-old Elphinstone Road Bridge at Prabhadevi has been hit by fresh delays, as the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, is yet to submit a revised demolition plan to Western Railway. Officials from Western Railway said they cannot proceed without a detailed and […]
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 […]
Monsoon Shield For Mumbai Railways: MRVC & IIT-B Plan Underground Water Storage
The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) and Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) have teamed up to undertake a thorough feasibility study for building subterranean water storage tanks on railway property to address the persistent problem of waterlogging that interrupts Mumbai’s suburban railway services each monsoon. The action is intended to address flooding, which frequently interferes […]
BMC Sets October 2026 Deadline For Mahalaxmi-Haji Ali Missing Link Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday set an October 2026 deadline for the completion of the missing link project between South Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi and Haji Ali, five years after the tender was issued. The second flyover and the new cable-stayed Road Over Bridge (ROB) are now scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026, to […]
Western Railway’s New Digital Lounges Promise A Smart Commuting Experience
Inspired by comparable amenities seen in European train stations, Western Railway intends to build co-working areas at a few stations and terminals. Soon, while waiting for their trains at the stations, office workers will have the opportunity to work in a digital lounge. Western Railway is to launch a new experiment under the Non-Fare Revenue […]
Mumbai Set For Boost: 2 Major Infrastructure Projects Near Completion In 2025
With two major projects—the Cable-Stayed Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Reay Road and improvements to Khar Station on the Western Railway—Mumbai is expected to see considerable infrastructural advancements. It is anticipated that these initiatives will improve traffic flow, ease congestion, and enhance the city’s commuting experience in general. With a centre pylon system and stay […]