Mira Road Station To Get Mumbai’s Widest Footbridge
One of Mumbai’s busiest suburban train stations, Mira Road, is about to undergo a revolutionary infrastructural overhaul that would revolutionise commuter convenience. The Western Railway (WR) station, which handles an incredible 1.31 lakh passengers every day, will soon have an elevated deck and a foot-over bridge (FOB) that is 23 meters wide. It will exceed […]
The First Two-way Switch-controlled LED Pit Lighting System In India Is Installed At WR’s Mumbai Central Coaching Depot
The Mumbai Central Coaching Depot of Western Railway has successfully implemented a new two-way switch-controlled pit illumination system, marking a significant step forward in energy conservation efforts. The upgraded system comprises a total of 120 LED pit lights, each rated at 16W/48V. These lights are centrally controlled and organised into two circuits, enhancing energy efficiency. […]
Western Railway to Boost Punctuality, Add Trains with Sixth Line by March 2025
Western Railway (WR) commuters can expect better punctuality and increased local train services in the coming financial year. A senior WR official has confirmed that the construction of the sixth line between Kandivali and Borivali is set to be completed by the end of March 2025, which is expected to ease congestion and enhance service […]
Mumbai: WR Declares 10-Hour Block on Night of September 28-29, Impacting Goregaon-Kandivali Train Services
During the intervening night of Saturday & Sunday, that is, on September 28 & 29, 2024, a major block will be taken on the UP & DOWN Fast lines and the 5th line in order to permit the construction of the 6th line between Goregaon and Kandivali stations. On September 28 and 29, a block […]
Mumbai: WR to Block 50 Trains for 6th Line Work Between Goregaon and Kandivali on Sept 24-25
Another significant block will be built on the Western Railway network in anticipation of the building of the sixth line between the stations of Goregaon and Kandivali. The block is scheduled for 6.30 hours on September 24–25, 2024, from 11 PM to 5:30 AM. The Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer, Vineet Abhishek, has announced […]
Ten-hour block on the Western Railway between Kandivali and Goregaon :Sixth Line’s Construction
In order to enable the construction of the sixth line between Goregaon and Kandivali, a 10-hour block was implemented on Sunday between midnight and 10 am on the Up and Down slow lines and the Down fast line between Goregaon and Kandivali stations. The barrier caused a 10-to 20-minute delay in the Mail and Express […]
Borivali-Palghar corridor’s fifth and sixth railway lines are starting to acquire land
The Palghar Collectorate and Western Railway have begun the process of assuming ownership of the assets for the fifth and sixth lines connecting Borivali with Virar. It is anticipated that the lines will ease traffic on the fast corridor, which will only be used by suburban trains. Vasai tehsil will need to purchase 122 properties, […]
Mumbai Central Station, which is 94 years old, will undergo a ₹1,500 crore renovation
Mumbai Central Terminus, nearing its 100th anniversary, is set for a ₹1,500 crore renovation. The 32.5-acre site will be revamped under the Rail Land Development Authority’s plan to handle more foot traffic and include new amenities, access to public transport, and skyscrapers for offices and businesses. Current amenities, including meeting rooms and suburban railway offices, […]
New Foot-Over-Bridge At Mumbai Central Station Opened For Public Use
In a significant development for Mumbai’s railway infrastructure, a new Foot Over Bridge (FOB) has been officially opened to the public at Mumbai Central (Main Line) on Wednesday. This FOB, constructed by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and commissioned by Western Railway, spans an impressive length of 50.5 meters with a width of 5 […]
Western Railway to construct two new rail lines in Mumbai for long-distance trains
The Western Railways (WR) has unveiled plans to enhance the Borivali-Virar stretch by constructing two additional rail lines, segregating the suburban rail system from the long-distance trains. A senior WR official on Thursday revealed that the project is set to commence after the monsoon season. However, this expansion poses some challenges like the demolition of […]