Dadar Station Platform 4 To Be Extended For 15-Coach Fast Local Trains
Western Railway is set to extend Dadar station’s Platform 4 by around 70-80 metres towards Churchgate to accommodate 15-coach fast local trains, as part of the ongoing fifth and sixth-line expansion between Virar and Mumbai Central. The upgrade is aimed at increasing suburban rail capacity while improving train operations at one of Mumbai’s busiest railway […]
Mumbai Local Trains Lose 44.65 Lakh Riders In Q1 As Metro Services Gain Ground
Mumbai’s suburban railway network recorded a decline of 44.65 lakh passengers during April-June 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year, even as Metro corridors operating along some of the same routes reported substantial ridership. According to an internal review prepared by Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division, competition from Metro services may have contributed to […]
BMC Inspects Pedestrian Infrastructure in Prabhadevi, Chembur Under ‘Pedestrian First’ Campaign
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inspected pedestrian infrastructure and footpaths in Prabhadevi and Chembur as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma-Lavangare inspected Prabhadevi railway station, the proposed Foot Over Bridge (FOB) and surrounding areas. Discussions with officials covered the proposed FOB, station access points, traffic management and passenger safety. […]
Mumbai AC Local Trains: MRVC Upgrades Six Carsheds Ahead of 238-Train Fleet
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has started upgrading six existing EMU carsheds across Mumbai’s Central and Western Railway networks to prepare for 238 new AC local trains, scheduled to enter service in phases from 2027. The combined upgrade cost is estimated at Rs 199 crore, with the work targeted for completion within 24 months. […]
WR Launches 19 Steel Girders For New Marine Lines Foot Overbridge During Overnight Mega Block
Western Railway completed a major overnight infrastructure block at Marine Lines railway station on Sunday to launch steel girders for a new 12-metre-wide Foot Overbridge (FOB) between Platforms 3 and 4. The project forms part of the railway’s ongoing efforts to improve passenger circulation and enhance safety at one of Mumbai’s busy suburban stations. As […]
WR Secures Reclaimed Garib Nagar Land After Major Clearance Drive For Bandra Terminus Expansion
Western Railway has initiated fencing, concreting and site protection measures at Garib Nagar in Bandra East after completing a large-scale encroachment removal operation that cleared more than 500 unauthorised structures from railway-owned land earmarked for the expansion of Bandra Terminus. The clearance exercise, carried out in the settlement adjoining the railway corridor, enabled authorities to […]
Metro Line 6 Hits Key Milestone as Girder Work Over Western Railway Set to Begin
Mumbai’s long-delayed Metro Line 6 has moved a step closer to completion, with authorities preparing to undertake one of the project’s final and most complex engineering tasks. According to a Mid-day report, work will begin on installing steel girders across the Western Railway corridor, a crucial milestone that has held up progress on the elevated […]
Dadar Station Upgrade Picks Up Pace, Elevated Decks to Ease Daily Rush
Work on the long-awaited upgrade of Dadar Railway Station on the Western Railway has gathered momentum, with the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) accelerating construction of elevated decks aimed at easing heavy commuter congestion. The station handles an estimated 2–3 lakh passengers daily, making it one of the city’s busiest transit hubs. The project is […]
Western Railway Plans Commercial Use Of Elevated Decks At Suburban Stations
Western Railway is considering plans to generate revenue by commercially utilising elevated decks being constructed above platforms at several suburban stations in Mumbai. These decks are part of a broader station upgradation programme aimed at improving passenger circulation and easing congestion at some of the busiest locations on the suburban rail network. The structures are […]
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 […]